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Ben Shelton is one match away from making history. The twenty-three year old American faces top-seeded Alexander Zverev in the U.S. Open final on Sunday, chasing something no American man has done since two thousand three — win a Grand Slam. His Indiana roots, his family's sacrifice, and his father's coaching have brought him to this moment. The tennis world is watching.
Shifting to the diamond, the Texas Rangers got embarrassed in Phoenix, dropping a nine to one decision to the Arizona Diamondbacks in what can only be described as a thorough dismantling. The Rangers managed just one run against a Diamondbacks squad that had no mercy. It's a rough stretch for a franchise still trying to recapture that two thousand twenty three championship magic.
And in the NFL, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is making noise early. He is now one game away from tying the franchise record for multiple touchdown pass performances, which tells you everything about the kind of efficiency and command he's already showing in what is shaping up to be a pivotal season for the Bears organization.
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