US Open organizers insist the conditions are the same as last year. But players disagree. The catch: They can’t decide if they’re faster or slower.
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Munro and Pooran power Knight Riders to the top of the table
Barbados Royals stay rooted to the bottom of the table after their third loss in four games
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Fan proposes in stands during Sabalenka’s match
A fan proposed in the stands inside Louis Armstrong Stadium during Aryna Sabalenka’s third-round win over Leylah Fernandez on Friday night.
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Tong gets ovation, wins debut in Mets’ rout
Mets’ right-hander Jonah Tong allowed one earned run in five innings in his major league debut in a 19-9 victory over the Marlins on Friday night.
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Djokovic withstands back pain, Norrie to advance
Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38, he became the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the US Open since Jimmy Connors was the same age in 1991.
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Salman and Rauf too good for Afghanistan in tri-series opener
Salman made a 36-ball 53 not out before Rauf’s four-wicket haul, including a double-wicket maiden, sealed Afghanistan’s fate
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Giants say Rodriguez needs Tommy John surgery
San Francisco Giants reliever Randy Rodriguez needs Tommy John surgery, the team announced Friday.
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Suspended Little Leaguer’s bat sells for $10K
The bat tossed in the air by a New Jersey Little Leaguer to celebrate a home run that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge sold Friday for nearly $10,000 at auction.
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Jays’ García to have elbow surgery, done for ’25
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider says right-hander Yimi García will miss the rest of the season because he needs surgery on his sore elbow.
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Cards’ Burleson, Pozo both land on injured list
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Alec Burleson and catcher Yahel Pozo on the injured list and called up two top prospects from Triple-A Memphis.