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Venus Williams, 45, to return to tennis at DC Open

Sports News // 5 days ago

Venus Williams, 45, to return to tennis at DC Open

July 11 (UPI) -- Venus Williams will return to the tennis court for the first time in more than a year at the 2025 DC Open, tournament organizers announced Friday.

Boxing champion Gervonta Davis arrested on domestic violence charges

Sports News // 5 days ago

Boxing champion Gervonta Davis arrested on domestic violence charges

MIAMI, July 11 (UPI) -- Boxing champion Gervonta Davis was arrested on battery and domestic violence charges and booked early Friday into a Miami jail, Miami-Dade County records show.

Opening weekend at Saratoga, July at Newmarket mark summer racing

Sports News // 5 days ago

Opening weekend at Saratoga, July at Newmarket mark summer racing

July 11 (UPI) -- It would be a slow weekend of horse racing but for the start of Saratoga's iconic summer gathering and the July meeting at Newmarket in England.

Cooper Flagg has 'one of worst games' of my life' in NBA summer debut

NBA // 5 days ago

Cooper Flagg has 'one of worst games' of my life' in NBA summer debut

July 11 (UPI) -- Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg described his NBA Summer League debut as "one of the worst games of my life," but drew praise from coaches and opposing guard Bronny James after a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Chargers' Najee Harris likely OK for season despite fireworks injury

NFL // 5 days ago

Chargers' Najee Harris likely OK for season despite fireworks injury

July 11 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris, who injured his eye during a Fourth of July "fireworks mishap," is expected to be ready for the 2025 NFL season, agent Doug Hendrickson said.

Golfer Charley Hull collapses twice, withdraws from Evian Championship

Sports News // 6 days ago

Golfer Charley Hull collapses twice, withdraws from Evian Championship

July 10 (UPI) -- English golfer Charley Hull collapsed twice during the first round of the 2025 Evian Championship before withdrawing from the tournament due to illness Thursday in Evian-les-Bains, France.

Wimbledon: USA's Anisimova upsets Sabalenka to reach first major final

Sports News // 6 days ago

Wimbledon: USA's Anisimova upsets Sabalenka to reach first major final

July 10 (UPI) -- A year ago, Amanda Anisimova failed to qualify for Wimbledon's main draw. On Thursday, the American provided a gutsy effort to upset the world's top player at the grass-court major and reach her first Grand Slam final.

New York Yankees release two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu

MLB // 6 days ago

New York Yankees release two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu

July 10 (UPI) -- The New York Yankees released two-time MLB batting champion DJ LeMahieu, ending his seven-year tenure with the team, they announced Thursday.

Ex-Utah Jazz coach Frank Layden dies at 93

NBA // 6 days ago

Ex-Utah Jazz coach Frank Layden dies at 93

July 10 (UPI) -- Former NBA coach and general manager Frank Layden, who led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs for the first time in 1984, has died, the franchise announced. He was 93.

Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker agree to record $145M extension

NBA // 6 days ago

Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker agree to record $145M extension

July 10 (UPI) -- The Phoenix Suns agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension with All-NBA guard Devin Booker, his agency confirmed.

Robo-umps: MLB All-Star Game to feature ABS challenge system

MLB // 1 week ago

Robo-umps: MLB All-Star Game to feature ABS challenge system

July 9 (UPI) -- MLB will use the automatic balls and strikes, or ABS, challenge system -- often referred to as robo-umps -- at the 2025 All-Star Game on Tuesday in Atlanta, a source familiar with the decision told UPI on Wednesday.

Bucs' Tristan Wirfs has knee surgery, likely to miss start of season

NFL // 1 week ago

Bucs' Tristan Wirfs has knee surgery, likely to miss start of season

July 9 (UPI) -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs underwent right knee surgery this week and is expected to miss the start of the 2025 NFL season, a league source told UPI on Wednesday.

Belinda Bencic stuns Mirra Andreeva to reach Wimbledon semifinals

Sports News // 1 week ago

Belinda Bencic stuns Mirra Andreeva to reach Wimbledon semifinals

July 9 (UPI) -- Belinda Bencic advanced to the semifinals in just her second Grand Slam since since returning from maternity leave, upsetting Mirra Andreeva through a pair of tiebreaks Wednesday at Wimbledon.

Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder agree to rookie maximum extension

NBA // 1 week ago

Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder agree to rookie maximum extension

July 9 (UPI) -- The Oklahoma City Thunder and center Chet Holmgren agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension worth up to $250 million, agent Billy Duffy of WME Basketball confirmed Wednesday.

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese smacks clipboard out of coach's hands

NBA // 1 week ago

Chicago Sky's Angel Reese smacks clipboard out of coach's hands

July 9 (UPI) -- Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese took out her frustration by smacking a clipboard out of the hands of one of her coaches during a loss to the Washington Mystics, but later said the incident is "not happening again."

Red Bull fires team principal Christian Horner after 20-year F1 union

Sports News // 1 week ago

Red Bull fires team principal Christian Horner after 20-year F1 union

July 9 (UPI) -- Red Bull Racing fired CEO and team principal Christian Horner, immediately ending his 20-year tenure, the Formula 1 team announced Wednesday.

Giants' Bailey hits MLB's 1st walk-off, inside-the-park HR since 2016

MLB // 1 week ago

Giants' Bailey hits MLB's 1st walk-off, inside-the-park HR since 2016

July 9 (UPI) -- Patrick Bailey entered his 72nd game of 2025 with just one home run, but ended the night as a historic hero, leading the San Francisco Giants to victory with MLB's first walk-off, inside-the-park homer since 2016.

American Amanda Anisimova reaches her first Wimbledon semifinal

Sports News // 1 week ago

American Amanda Anisimova reaches her first Wimbledon semifinal

July 8 (UPI) -- Amanda Anisimova, who reached her first major semifinal at the 2019 French Open before taking a mental health break from tennis, is finally headed back to the same stage after winning a quarterfinal Tuesday at Wimbledon.

NHL, union ratify 4-year pact, lengthen regular season to 84 games

NHL // 1 week ago

NHL, union ratify 4-year pact, lengthen regular season to 84 games

July 8 (UPI) -- The NHL and NHLPA ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, which will run through 2029-30, the league and players union announced Tuesday.

Police believe Diogo Jota was speeding during fatal Lamborghini crash

Soccer // 1 week ago

Police believe Diogo Jota was speeding during fatal Lamborghini crash

July 8 (UPI) -- Initial evidence indicates that former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was speeding before he crashed a Lamborghini on a Spanish highway, killing the soccer star and his brother, Spain's Civil Guard told UPI on Tuesday.

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