KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid had just finished speaking about the coming season when the news broke that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged. Defensive end Mike Danna was the only team member available to comment. He expressed happiness for the couple and joked about gifting Swift some Pop-Tarts. It's unclear when and where the engagement happened, but Swift's publicist confirmed details about the ring. Kelce, who has been balancing a busy career and personal life, is focused on the season opener in Brazil next weekend against the Los Angeles Chargers.
ATLANTA (AP) — Keegan Bradley decides on Wednesday whether to become the first playing captain in the Ryder Cup since 1963. There is only one outcome to spare him a new level of second-guessing. The Americans have to win. Bradley is one of the top Americans. The Ryder Cup captaincy takes up a lot of time. If he plays and the Americans lose at Bethpage Black, it's because he had too much on his plate and should have picked someone else. If he doesn't play and the Americans lose, it's because he didn't put forth the best team. It's only a moot point if the Americans win.
NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff wishes she weren’t trying out a new service motion in the high stress and high stakes of the U.S. Open. She would have loved to have more time to collaborate with serving guru Gavin MacMillan than the six days they were able to spend together before needing to test out the changes in front of thousands of fans in Arthur Ashe Stadium. But Gauff figures it's better late than never. She struggled at times during her first-round match Tuesday night before emerging with a 6-4, 6-7 (2), 7-5 victory over 79th-ranked Alja Tomljanovic across nearly three hours.
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams will compete in women’s doubles at the U.S. Open after receiving a wild-card entry with 2021 singles runner-up Leylah Fernandez. The U.S. Tennis Association announced the news on Tuesday. The 45-year-old Williams is entered in her first Grand Slam tournament in two years after making a comeback to pro tennis last month following 16 months away from the tour. She competed in mixed doubles last week, then in singles on Monday night.
Tommy DeVito is the latest quarterback looking for a new team. The New York Giants have waived the local fan favorite. Elsewhere, Kyle Trask lost his job as Baker Mayfield’s backup in Tampa Bay after the team chose veteran Teddy Bridgewater to hold the No. 2 position. And Tyler Huntley didn’t make the cut in Cleveland. Desmond Ridder, who is 8-10 in his career as a starter, was cut by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Dallas Cowboys waived Will Grier, and the Atlanta Falcons released Easton Stick.
The Women’s Professional Baseball League will launch next year, becoming the United States' first pro women's baseball circuit in 70 years. But what makes a pro league successful? Analysts say mainstream recognition is key for sustainability and profitability. Good salaries and financial incentives should attract big-name players, who in turn draw big crowds and maybe even TV deals. Streaming services have also opened up new pathways to reach fans, as well as special tours and strong branding. At least eight women’s pro leagues have launched in the past three years including Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women's basketball league based in Miami.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has been suspended for six games and fined an undisclosed amount for his tirade in St. Louis’ 7-6 win over Pittsburgh on Monday night.Contreras has informed Major League Baseball he plans to appeal the suspension, which means it will not take effect immediately. He was in the lineup for Tuesday night’s 8-3 loss to the Pirates and went 0 for 3, driving in a run with a groundout in the sixth inning. On Monday, Contreras threw a bat that mistakenly hit Cardinals hitting coach Brant Brown and tossed bubble gum on the field after he was ejected. Manager Oliver Marmol also was tossed during an animated argument with the umpires after a called third strike in the seventh inning.
Problems with a water delivery system on the Hawaiian island of Maui are raising concerns about whether the PGA Tour can start at Kapalua in January. Kapalua general manager Alex Nakajima says the resort's courses are closing for 60 days starting next Tuesday. He says the goal is for Kapalua to save the water-starved courses and save The Sentry tournament. The resort owner and Kapalua homeowners have sued Maui Land & Pineapple. That's the company responsible for operating a century-old system that brings irrigation water down from the mountains. They claim there's no shortage of water. The water company says it has honored its agreement with the golf courses.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Coach Ryan Day is keeping it simple for Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin before his first college start on Saturday. The Buckeyes, ranked No. 3, will host top-ranked Texas. Day is emphasizing finding a way to win without overthinking. Sayin played in four games last season, and Day is impressed with his growth in leadership during preseason. Sayin is the fifth quarterback under Day to make his first start. Day acknowledges the challenges of a first start and stresses avoiding distractions. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and the offensive line are also key focuses for the game.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring receiver Tim Patrick from Detroit in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2026. The 31-year-old Patrick missed all of 2022 and 2023 due to injuries but bounced back last season. He played 16 games for the Lions and finished with 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns. The Jaguars expect him to become their No. 5 receiver. They had been looking for a bigger receiver who could block on the perimeter and play special teams. Patrick spent his first four NFL years in Denver.
Finals
INTERLEAGUE
Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Washington 1
Final Colorado 6 Houston 1
Final San Diego 7 Seattle 6
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Final Cleveland 3 Tampa Bay 0
Final Boston 5 Baltimore 0
Final Minnesota 7 Toronto 5
Final Kansas City 5 Chicago White Sox 4
Final Texas 7 L.A. Angels 3
Final Athletics 7 Detroit 6
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final Atlanta 11 Miami 2
Final Pittsburgh 8 St. Louis 3
Final N.Y. Mets 6 Philadelphia 5
Final Milwaukee 9 Arizona 8
Final San Francisco 5 Chicago Cubs 2
Final L.A. Dodgers 6 Cincinnati 3