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Streak at 13 for Venus Williams

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MASON, Ohio — Venus Williams’ losing streak in singles play has reached 13 matches. The seven-time major champion was defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango on Friday in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. The 46-year-old Williams received a wild-card entry to the WTA 1000 event. She has not won a singles match since July 2025. Arango, a 25-year-old qualifier from Colombia ranked 95th, needed 1 hour, 5 minutes to defeat Williams. Williams will remain in Cincinnati to play doubles with her sister, Serena, after they received a wild-card entry. They last played doubles together ...

Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. suspended 8 games

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. will be suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday. Pearce was arrested in February following a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend and WNBA player, ...

Quality players exist if you do college football homework

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Arkansas defensive end Quincy Rhodes Jr. had just sat down for his Southeastern Conference media days session this summer when he was asked about personal goals for his senior season. After talking about the number of sacks and tackles for loss he’d like to get, Rhodes closed his response ...

Scheffler shoots 61 for lead

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Scottie Scheffler birdied the first five holes and shot a 9-under 61 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The top-ranked Scheffler had 11 birdies and two bogeys in 100-degree heat at TPC Southwind in the playoff opener. He had an ...

BG boys sweep its tri-meet

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CHERRY TREE — The Bishop Guilfoyle Academy boys golf team went 3-0 on Friday, beating Northern Cambria, River Valley and Portage in high school action at the Chetremon Golf Course. The Marauders, who totaled a 188, were led by Grant Okonak, who finished at 36. BG’s top four all finished under 40. Northern Cambria’s Parker Maseto shot a 39 as the Colts finished at 230 for second place. River Valley (233) got a 38 from Brady Doak. Portage (285) was led by Nathan Phillips’ 50. BISHOP GUILFOYLE (188): Okonak 36, Sheehan 37, McClellan 38, Nachtman 38 NORTHERN CAMBRIA (230): ...