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Alexander Zverev claims first US Open after four-set battle with Ben Shelton

For a passing moment at the end of a rugged third set, hope sprung anew for Ben Shelton. He had been outserved and outplayed for nearly three hours, but at 6-5 in the third set, one game from defeat, the American finally broke through. He burst into the return game finally pounding his forehand freely and he willed himself into an unexpected fourth set.

Alexander Zverev Wins U.S. Open, Beating Ben Shelton to Secure Second Major Title

Updated on: September 13, 2026 / 7:13 PM EDT / CBS/AP

NFL roundup: Bears and Panthers set scoring record; Bills beat Texans in thriller

Caleb Williams threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 65 yards and two more scores as the Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers in the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history. Chicago and Carolina scored eight more points than the previous record of 88 set in Tampa Bay’s 48-40 win over New Orleans in 2018. Coach Ben Johnson’s prolific Bears also broke a franchise record for points in an opener, a mark that had stood since 1948, when Chicago hung 45 points on Green Bay at Wrigley Field. The 59 points were the most allowed by the Panthers in team history. D’Andre Swift, who received a $33.75m contract extension earlier this week, ran for 124 yards on 18 carries with three touchdowns, while Kyle Monangai had 100 yards rushing, including a 61-yard touchdown burst.

U.S. wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title after overcoming 14-point deficit against France

Breanna Stewart and the U.S. faced a stiff challenge from France before dominating in the second half to win its fifth consecutive women's FIBA World Cup.

USA Defend FIBA Women’s World Cup Title After Early Scare Against France

Breanna Stewart scores 22 points; Caitlin Clark gets 12

Arteta embraces perfect storm to play the victim in game of his own making

Refereeing is now an impossible job owing to the culture of micro-analysis the Arsenal manager has helped to create

Enzo Fernández’s fortitude shows Maresca was right to crave City reunion

Some scoffed at £125m price tag, but the Argentinian did the work of two midfielders after Phil Foden’s red card

'As obvious as it gets': Carrick fumes at VAR call on Haaland’s derby winner

United manager adamant Fernández interfered with play

Enric Mas Reigns Supreme at Last in Vuelta a España to Delight Spanish Fans

Spain’s Enric Mas secured his first Vuelta a España title on Sunday as Tobias Johannessen won the 21st and final stage in Granada, bringing the three-week Grand Tour to a close.

Elena Rybakina joins elite with US Open title but questions remain over coach

New world No 1’s relationship with her previously banned coach, Stefano Vukov, remains under spotlight despite her rise to the top

US Open tennis 2026 men’s final: Alexander Zverev v Ben Shelton

Kerrith writes in with a prediction: “Zverev learnt his game playing against his lefty brother Misha (peak rank 25), the very reason why his backend is a brick wall. He’s more prepared for this matchup than people realise I think. Zverev in 3.”

Manchester City recover from Foden red card as Haaland wins derby at United

“Enzo, Enzo, Enzo, in your head” was how delirious Manchester City fans regaled Enzo Fernández who after a star role in a memorable victory surely has instant cult hero status.