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Tiafoe Gives Michelsen a Hug and a Shoulder to Cry on After His US Open Victory

Tiafoe Gives Michelsen a Hug and a Shoulder to Cry on After His US Open Victory

Published by Sam Flores

NEW YORK (AP) — Frances Tiafoe knew Alex Michelsen needed a shoulder to cry on. “I really like Alex. I really, really do, and I just wanted to come up there and just dap him up,” Tiafoe said. “I didn’t think it was going to be as long as it was, but I understand the moment. He was definitely crying on my shoulders. Yeah, we just had some words for each other, and that was it.” Michelsen was playing in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal and was just a few points from winning it after taking the first two sets. The No. 11-seeded Tiafoe came back to win 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6), starting his turnaround after Michelsen failed to serve out the match with a 5-4 lead in the third set. Michelsen said he didn’t speak much when they met at the net. “I was trying to keep it together and I didn’t do a good job of that,” Michelsen said. “He was saying a lot of nice personal things. ‘You’ll be there. …

How to Bet on Sports: A Beginner’s Guide (2026)

How to Bet on Sports: A Beginner’s Guide (2026)

Published by Sam Flores

There’s more to betting on sports than beginners might think. Finding a winning bet is just one element and it’s equally as important for punters to understand how odds work, staking plans and what happens when you combine selections if they want long-term success on betting sites and at high-street bookies. The Standard’s betting team have unpacked how to bet on sports, covering odds, bet types and staking, without relying on hot tips or bookmaker rankings. Understanding these basics matters, and this guide is designed to help new bettors get to grips with them. Understanding odds and stakes Betting odds show the potential return from a successful wager. They are commonly displayed as fractional or decimal odds. Fractional odds show the potential profit compared with your stake. For example, at 5/1, a £10 bet would make £50 profit if successful, with your £10 stake returned for a total payout of £60. Decimal odds show the total return, including your original stake. At 6.00, a £10 bet would return £60 if it wins, meaning £50 is …

2026 ESPN Manningcast Schedule Release Heist Video From Omaha

2026 ESPN Manningcast Schedule Release Heist Video From Omaha

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Manning brothers may have pulled off their biggest heist yet. Sure, that’s the theme of this year’s Manningcast schedule release from Omaha Productions: An Ocean’s 11-style heist film, culminating in the reveal of the games they will be calling this coming season (including the Super Bowl), but the biggest heist of all may be what the former NFL stars pulled off onscreen in a 15-minute short film unveiling the schedule. The film, titled Manningcast: Heist, features some 40 cameos, spanning A-list movie stars to current and former NFL stars, and even a starring role by the NFL commissioner Roger Goodell himself. The result is high-energy, surprising and funny, with stars like Anne Hathaway, Jon Hamm, Paul Rudd, Larry David and Jason and Travis Kelce securing unexpected roles for themselves. Watch: “The tone of the heist is sort of a larger metaphor for the show itself,” says Omaha Productions president Jamie Horowitz, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “The Manningcast is meant to be a safe space, a show where everybody can just come …

Naomi Osaka Exits U.S. Open, but Not Before Displaying One More ‘Swaggy’ Fashion Ensemble

Naomi Osaka Exits U.S. Open, but Not Before Displaying One More ‘Swaggy’ Fashion Ensemble

Published by Sam Flores

NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka may not have gone out of the U.S. Open with much of a bang. But she surely went out with a burst — of color, and a bit of swag. The two-time U.S. Open champion lost a lopsided fourth-round match on Monday to Elena Rybakina. But she continued to make her mark as the undisputed fashion queen on tour. Osaka, already known for her walk-on fashion reveals at tournaments, has been upping her game at the year’s final major with a series of dramatic ensembles — all with a basketball theme, as her sponsor, Nike, honors the New York Knicks’ championship win. For her last look, she arrived on court Monday in a coat of many colors: a fur-trimmed cloak designed by Brooklyn-based label KidSuper. “I felt really swaggy when I put it on,” Osaka said after the match. “I feel feel like it embodied New York a lot.” For her increasingly dramatic looks the past week or so, Osaka has worked with celebrity stylist Law Roach — also …

Why Tom Holland, David Beckham and the A-List Are Obsessed With Padel

Why Tom Holland, David Beckham and the A-List Are Obsessed With Padel

Published by Daniella Wilson

Eva Longoria was introduced to padel 15 years ago by her future husband, media executive José Bastón. “At his house, he had this weird little tennis court,” the actress says. It took her another 10 years to pick up a racket, but she is now “obsessed” with the sport that combines elements of tennis and squash. Longoria says she now always travels with two paddles. She has padel courts at her homes in Los Angeles, Mexico City and Marbella, Spain. “It is fun for anybody, if you’re an expert, if you’re a novice, if you’ve never played before, if you’re really good, or you’re kind of good like me,” Longoria says during a phone interview on a break from editing her second feature film, Netflix’s The Fifth Wheel, starring Kim Kardashian. Padel is fast becoming the hottest trend among the celebrity luxury class. David Beckham, DJ Khaled, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jay-Z, and former NBA stars Dwyane Wade and Dwight Howard have all been spotted on the courts. Comedian Andrew Schulz riffs about it on his podcast. …

FIA President Ben Sulayem Says F1 Drivers and Teams Won’t Be Put ‘At Risk’ Over Middle East Events

FIA President Ben Sulayem Says F1 Drivers and Teams Won’t Be Put ‘At Risk’ Over Middle East Events

Published by Sam Flores

MONZA, Italy (AP) — FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has defended the wait for clarity over how this year’s Formula 1 season will end amid uncertainty over the Middle East security situation but tells The Associated Press that drivers and team staff will not be put “at risk.” The F1 season is still scheduled to end Qatar Grand Prix on Nov. 29 and the season finale in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 6, but F1 has been examining potential alternative venues. A replacement finale at the Imola circuit in Italy is widely considered the likeliest option. Ben Sulayem told the AP it remains “business as usual. We are not changing anything unless we have to,” and said he’s in regular communication with F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali. “Being from that part of the world, we can’t jump the gun and just say, that’s it, we are canceling and then cancel,” he added. “Are we going to allow our people, our staff, the drivers or the teams to go at risk? No, of course not. We will …

Wild 2nd Half Ends With Carneiro’s 48-Yard Winner for No. 9 Ole Miss Over No. 24 Louisville

Wild 2nd Half Ends With Carneiro’s 48-Yard Winner for No. 9 Ole Miss Over No. 24 Louisville

Published by Sam Flores

The week’s only game between ranked teams started sloppy, only to turn into a second-half thriller that Ole Miss coach Pete Golding called a heavyweight fight. “Wow, what an unbelievable atmosphere,” Golding said. “I think that’s really good for college football.” Louisville coach Jeff Brohm agreed. “We go home 0-1 but a lot to learn,” Brohm said. “I think anybody who likes football likes to watch these games, so we played it. We had our chances, and we move forward.” Lincoln Kienholz, in his first career start after three seasons on Ohio State’s bench, tied it for Louisville at 38 with 1:28 left. The quarterback found Lawayne McCoy on the sideline for a 54-yard catch-and-run TD with 4:42 to go before his 7-yard TD run with 1:28 left. Trinidad Chambliss set up the winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6. Chambliss finished with 351 yards passing with three touchdowns, and he ran for a fourth score, all after halftime. “I don’t know how many times he’s got to do it,” Golding said. “I …

Julia Roberts’ towering son Phinnaeus sports his mom’s signature smile in ultra-rare solo public outing

Julia Roberts’ towering son Phinnaeus sports his mom’s signature smile in ultra-rare solo public outing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Julia Roberts’ rarely-seen adult son made his first solo public appearance over the weekend. The actress, 58, and her husband Daniel “Danny” Moder, share twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, 21, and younger son Henry, 19, all of whom are currently college students. Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Celebrity children we rarely see in photos Over the Labor Day weekend, the pair’s older son Phinnaeus was seemingly photographed at the 2026 US Open in New York City, marking his very first solo sighting and a rare public appearance altogether. © Getty Images The 21-year-old was dressed in a gray polo tee with black and white lightly checkered slacks and black loafers, contrasting with his brightly ginger locks. Not much is known about his plus-one, named Miriam Moghtader, beyond the fact that she is a former tennis champ as well. © Getty Images Both were seen in the bleachers catching the game, clearly engrossed, and sporting the Open’s orange VIP bands. At one point, Phinnaeus flashed a smile to the camera, the same kind of thousand-watt grin that …

Defending Champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz Reach the US Open Quarterfinals

Defending Champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz Reach the US Open Quarterfinals

Published by Sam Flores

NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are back to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, and they made it look easy. The top-ranked Sabalenka solved some early struggles holding serve and overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday. Alcaraz also advanced in straight sets, beating Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the second match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. “I’m happy with that performance,” Alcaraz said. “I played my game. I tried to play my style. Tommy’s such a talented player. His shots are pretty dangerous and it’s sometimes pretty difficult to control the ball when it comes to you, so I just tried to be ready.” Townsend broke Sabalenka three times in her first four service games as she looked to spring the upset. Sabalenka found a groove, regained her confidence and did not lose another point after falling behind 3-1 in the second set. “I love matches like that because it was really challenging,” Sabalenka said. “Going through tough challenges and overcoming those challenges, it definitely gives you strength …

A sports dietitian shares her weekly grocery list for protein-packed meals and snacks

A sports dietitian shares her weekly grocery list for protein-packed meals and snacks

Published by Jenni Sidey

I love peeking at what other shoppers are buying when I’m standing in the checkout line at the grocery store. So getting to see what’s on sports dietitian Tatiana Vélez-Burgos’ weekly grocery list is a real treat. Vélez-Burgos’ staples are packed with protein and fiber for easy, balanced meals that fit into her busy schedule and allow her to meet her goals even when she’s on the go. Latest Videos FromFit&Well Here are the five food staples she picks up from Publix every week to inspire your next grocery store trip. 1. Publix salmon “I buy Publix salmon and try to cook it at least once a week for my family,” says Vélez-Burgos, who is the founder of Fuel Labs. You may like “Salmon is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation, and are beneficial for cognitive health and muscle repair. It’s a great source of protein too,” she says. How to use it: There are many ways to add salmon to your diet. You can air fry, pan fry or grill …