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The US Open is days away and the field is loaded. Bill Connelly has broken down the contenders from top to bottom, and the picture is clear — there are favorites, there are dark horses, and there is genuine uncertainty about who walks away with the title. Circle your calendars.
Speaking of the Open, one name you need to know is Alex Eala. The Filipino phenom is drawing comparisons to Manny Pacquiao for her fire and Maria Sharapova for her presence, and the hype is not outpacing the talent. She has the game and the moment to make a serious deep run in New York.
And in baseball, the Boston Red Sox are making a push that feels very real. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story are both off the injured list and active for Sunday's showdown with the New York Yankees. Boston has surged through July and August, locked up a postseason spot, and is now within striking distance of the American League East lead heading into the final month of the two thousand twenty six season. The timing of those returns could not be better.
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