TENNIS
Jannik Sinner grabbed his second Grand Slam title and became the first Italian man to win the U.S. Open. Taylor Fritz tried unsuccessfully to end the drought (since Andy Roddick in 2003) of Americans vying for a Grand Slam title, but Sinner defeated Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.
In the women’s final, #2 Aryna Sabalenka defeated the American, Jessica Pegula, in straight sets, 7-5, 7-5.
FOOTBALL
College Highlights:
Notre Dame was a 28-point favorite over Northern Illinois, but a late field goal gave NIU the big win.
Defending champion Michigan got crushed by Texas 31-12 at home. Texas QB Quinn Ewers looked like a Heisman candidate as he easily moved his team downfield for three touchdowns.
NFL Highlights:
Speaking of Michigan, former coach Jim Harbaugh pulled off his first win leading his new team, the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers edged out the Las Vegas Raiders 22-10.
In other NFL news, Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill was handcuffed and detained by the Miami police on his way to the Hard Rock stadium but used that energy to score (and then mimicked his detainment during his TD celebration). Miami 20, Jacksonville 17.
Number 1 draft pick Caleb Williams didn’t show much in his debut, but the Bears pulled out a win over the Tennessee Titans thanks to the Chicago defense.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott became the NFL’s highest-paid player shortly before the game began. He led his team to a win over Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns.
In other NFL news, rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.
