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Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) and pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) celebrate their win against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8, 2025. Photo by Eric Hartline/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Aaron Nola pitched six scoreless innings and Jhoan Duran es…

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open men’s singles final at Flushing Meadows, New York, Sept. 7, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar NEW YORK (Reuters) — Carlos Alcaraz claimed the U.S. Open crown for a second time with his win over Jannik Sinner on Sunday,…

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open women’s singles final at Flushing Meadows, New York, Sept. 6, 2025. REUTERS NEW YORK (Reuters) — World number one Aryna Sabalenka retained her U.S. Open crown with a battling 6-3 7-6(3) win over American eig…

Amanda Anisimova reacts after defeating Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 in New York. AP Iga Swiatek reacts after losing a point to Amanda Anisimova during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, S…

Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a shot against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 in New York. AP NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic took a two-set lead against Taylor Fritz, an opponent he always beats, to close in on t…

New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham (12) hits a single during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Sept. 2, 2025. Photo by Troy Taormina/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. posted a multi-homer game, Trent Grisham slugged his third grand sl…

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Angel Chivilli (57) delivers a pitch in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, Sept. 2, 2025. Photo by Ron Chenoy/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning that led to the benches emp…

A Boston Red Sox security officer stands his post before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 1, 2025. Photo by Eric Canha/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Carlos Narvaez came through with a pinch-hit, two-run single and Trevor Story hit a solo home run to l…

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sept. 1, 2025. Photo by Michael McLoone/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Brandon Marsh singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as…

Japan’s Naomi Osaka in action during her round of 16 match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. at Flushing Meadows, New York, Sept. 1, 2025. REUTERS (Reuters) — The U.S. Open’s Labor Day Monday largely belonged to the underdogs, as Naomi Osaka and Felix Auger-Aliassime delivered commanding p…