Update on the latest sports
APTENNIS-US OPEN
2 unseeded teens meet in women’s final
NEW YORK (AP) — Emma Raducanu (ra-doo-KA’-noo) and Leylah Fernandez have started their U.S. Open final, in which one will become the youngest major tennis champion since 2004. The 18-year-old Raducanu is the first qualifier in the professional era to reach a Grand Slam final. Fernandez turned 19 during the tournament.
This is the first Grand Slam final between teenagers since the 1999 U.S. Open. Serena Williams beat Martina Hingis at that tournament for the first of her 23 major singles trophies.
Before the match, female cadets from the U.S. Military Academy unfurled a giant American flag that covered almost the entire court at Arthur Ashe Stadium in a ceremony to remember victims of the 9/11 attacks.
MLB-SCHEDULE
Mets host Yankees on 20th anniversary of 9/11
NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees and Mets are set for an emotional game in Queens Sunday night on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the first time the Subway Series will overlap with Sept. 11.
Both teams will wear hats representing New York’s first responders, two years after Mets slugger Pete Alonso said the league rejected his proposal for specially designed hats doing the same. Alonso instead had custom cleats made for each of his teammates — without asking MLB for permission — and later donated his shoes to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Then-Mets manager Bobby Valentine will throw out the first pitch to then-Yankees manager Joe Torre, and Hall of Famer Mike Piazza will be among the alumni in attendance. Piazza memorably hit a go-ahead homer for the Mets on Sept. 21, 2001 against the Braves in the team’s first game back at Shea Stadium.
MLB-NEWS
Cubs’ Heyward kneed in head, leaves game against Giants
CHICAGO(AP) — Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward left Saturday’s game with San Francisco in the fourth inning after sliding into third and getting kneed in the head by Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford.
Heyward was at first when Crawford fielded David Bote’s grounder at short and threw to first baseman Brandon Belt. Bote beat it out for an infield single, then Heyward tried to advance to third.
Heyward beat Belt’s throw back to Crawford, who was covering the bag. But as Crawford took the throw on the run and jumped over Heyward, his knee hit Heyward in the head. Heyward stayed down for a few minutes as he was checked by medical staff.
T25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL-SCHEDULE
Verdell, No. 12 Oregon stun No. 3 Ohio State 35-28
UNDATED (AP) — C.J. Verdell ran for 161 yards and had three touchdowns as shorthanded No. 12 Oregon upset the No. 3 Buckeyes 35-28 for their first regular-season loss in nearly three years. Ohio State never led the game it was favored to win by 14 1/2 points despite gaudy numbers from freshman quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Its front seven struggled to contain Verdell, control the edge and get after Ducks quarterback Anthony Brown in front.
The Buckeyes had a chance to tie it late after pulling within a touchdown with 7:55 left. But when they got the ball again, Stroud took his first sack of the day and then threw an interception in front of a stunned crowd of more than 100,000.
In other Top-25 results:
— Demetris Robertson scored three touchdowns and Jarquez Hunter rushed for 147 yards as No. 25 Auburn raced past FCS program Alabama State 62-0. The Tigers erupted for 35 points in the third quarter to take control. Robertson, who transferred from SEC rival Georgia this summer, had three catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns and added a 36-yard touchdown run on a sweep in the third. Hunter, a freshman, broke the Auburn record for longest run with a 94-yard touchdown later in the quarter. The Tigers blocked a punt and a field goal try that Nehemiah Pritchett returned 80 yards for a score.
COLLEGE FOOTBALLE-NEWS
Georgia QB JT Daniels out against UAB with oblique injury
UNDATED (AP) — Quarterback JT Daniels did not start Saturday for No. 2 Georgia against UAB because of an oblique injury. Daniels was replaced by senior Stetson Bennett, who started five games last season for the Bulldogs. Bennett got off to a blistering start, throwing a pair of touchdown passes in the first five minutes to stake Georgia to a 14-0 lead. Daniels’ injury was not believed to be serious. But it did cause him enough discomfort that the Bulldogs decided to take no chances against the Blazers, who are a 25 1/2-point underdog.
Elsewhere around college football:
— Alabama cornerbacks Josh Jobe and Jalyn Armour-Davis didn’t start the game with Mercer on Saturday.Jobe was spotted in street clothes for the top-ranked Crimson Tide’s home debut against the FCS team. It wasn’t clear why Jobe and Armour-Davis weren’t available.Neither went through pre-game warmups.Freshman Kool-Aid McKinstry, one of Alabama’s top recruits in the latest class, started opposite junior Marcus Banks.
NFL-NEWS
Dolphins activate LT Austin Jackson from COVID-19 list
UNDATED (AP) — Left tackle Austin Jackson has been activated by the Miami Dolphins from the COVID-19 reserve list, making him eligible to play in the team’s opener at New England.
The Dolphins said a final determination on Jackson’s playing status will be made before Sunday’s game. He was traveling to New England separately from the rest of the team.
Jackson was listed on the depth chart entering the week as the team’s starter at left tackle. He didn’t practice this week after being placed on the list Monday.
Tight end Adam Shaheen was not activated, meaning he will miss the game. Shaheen is unvaccinated and is also on the COVID-19 list for the second time this season.
In other NFL news:
— Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (TY’-ran MATH’-yoo) has been added to the active roster from the COVID-19 list. The three-time All-Pro is listed as questionable for Kansas City’s regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns. Mathieu tested positive on Sept. 1, even though he was fully vaccinated. He needed to return two negative tests taken 24 hours apart to be eligible to play.
F1-ITALIAN GRAND PRIX
Bottas wins sprint at Italian GP; Verstappen takes pole
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Valtteri Bottas has continued a fantastic weekend as he won the sprint at the Italian Grand Prix on a miserable afternoon for Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton, who finished fifth.
Bottas finished Saturday’s 18-lap dash 2.325 seconds ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen. But he’ll start at the back of the grid on Sunday as he is going to take a new power unit and will receive a penalty for doing so. Verstappen has the pole position and Daniel Ricciardo (rih-KAHR’-doh) will also start from the front row.
Verstappen also extended his lead in the championship to five points.
