An emotional Venus Williams fought back tears while candidly speaking to the media after she was eliminated from the US Open in the first round Monday. Then, her press conference was cut short. Williams, 45, was playing her first Grand Slam match in two years after battling multiple health issues, and lost in three sets … Read more
It’s the middle of US Open Fan Week, and Peter Rundquist is sitting on a bench inside the Chase Center at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. No, Rundquist wasn’t waiting to take the court for a qualifying round match — instead, he was waiting to meet his date who would be part of a … Read more
Game. Set. Love match. The US Open is serving more than just tennis this year, on and off the court, with WAGs, player romances and even a juicy potential love triangle straight out of the movie “Challengers.” The intrigue reached fever pitch this week when 2021’s US Open women’s champ, Emma Raducanu, teamed up with men’s … Read more
Sachia Vickery is making her way through U.S. Open qualifiers this week, and fans looking to get to know her better will have to fork over $12.99 a month. The American and 559th-ranked player divulged that she’s also an adult content creator on OnlyFans and the experience has been life-changing. “I’m very open-minded and I … Read more
The tennis world has gone into a frenzy after Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu teamed up at the US Open, as rumors continue to swirl that they may be the sport’s newest power couple. In their first round match at the revamped US Open mixed doubles, Jack Draper and his partner, Jessica Pegula, overcame Raducanu … Read more
This year at the US Open, the top seed is being challenged — and we’re not talking about Janik Sinner or Aryna Sabalenka. The tournament’s reigning alcoholic beverage, the Grey Goose Honey Deuce, is facing off against several new cocktail competitors as Arthur Ashe Stadium increasingly becomes a venue for drunken follies and mayhem — … Read more
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are raising the steaks. The Kansas City Chiefs stars have finally announced that their highly anticipated steakhouse, 1587 Prime, will open its doors next month. Located in the Loews Kansas City Hotel, the swanky eatery will welcome customers from Sept. 17th — which also just happens to be Mahomes’ 30th … Read more
Dave Franco is open to scrubbing in. While on “Watch What Happens Live” earlier this week, the actor, 40, was asked if he would consider portraying Luigi Mangione in a biopic. The 27-year-old is currently behind bars after being accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Dave Franco visits Radio Andy. Getty Images … Read more
Watch out, “Love Island,” there might be a new reality dating show sweeping the nation in a few weeks. The U.S. Open announced Thursday that it would be filming, producing and releasing its own YouTube series called “Game, Set, Matchmaker,” which “fuses the emotional rollercoaster of a dating show with the electric energy of one … Read more
Dental floss could eventually do much more than improve oral hygiene. A new study led by Texas Tech University and the University of North Carolina suggests that the thin filament could eventually double as a vaccine mechanism. In animal models, the researchers showed that dental floss can effectively release vaccines through the tissue between the teeth … Read more
Tennis fans will get an early taste of the US Open with a new format for mixed doubles – giving them a sneak preview at the new dining options that will also debut next month. The upscale and usually pricey scene will add James Beard-nominated rising star Robbie Felice’s pastaRAMEN, a new spin from Simon … Read more
A flight passenger reportedly tried to open the cabin doors mid-flight – sparking panic before he was detained. Witness Oore Fabunmi, 25, was flying from the Dominican Republic to London Gatwick on June 29 when the man seated in front of her suddenly stood up and ran toward the front of the aircraft. The next … Read more
Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system. The Texas-based airline previously had a “pick any seat” policy, allowing customers to purchase tickets in different boarding groups by selecting where they wanted to sit upon boarding the plane. On July 29, Southwest will be assigning seats to customers booking flights beginning … Read more
If it’s a live bat instead of a golf ball, do you still say “fore?” Halloween came early for NBC’s Kevin Kisner and Dan Hicks as a bat flew into their broadcast booth, spooking them and forcing them to take cover during the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. “Apparently, a bat of … Read more
Scottie Scheffler hit one of the shots of the day at the British Open Thursday, and almost simultaneously, a spectator unleashed their own. As Scheffler sent a picture-perfect approach shot sailing toward the hole on the 17th during the first round of the tournament, one attendee at Royal Portrush Golf Club passed some gas – … Read more
Jena Sims kept it playful with fellow golf WAGs on the eve of the 2025 British Open. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, who has been married to five-time major champion Brooks Koepka since 2022, posted a cheeky social media video Wednesday about the next generation with the caption, “When the younger hot golf WAGs want … Read more
Elle Duncan didn’t appreciate catching a stray from her ESPN colleague earlier this week. During a podcast appearance on “Net Positive with John Crist,” “College Gameday” panelist Kirk Herbstreit sounded off on sports broadcasters who can’t hide their fandom, mentioning Duncan, who is a die-hard Georgia Bulldogs fan, as an example of what not to … Read more
Joe Buck and Brooks Koepka have long moved past the sportscaster’s famed U.S. Open blunder involving the golfer’s now-wife, Jena Sims, but it’s a moment the ESPN star felt “sick about.” Buck, 56, recalled the infamous mishap Wednesday on “The JustIn Time Podcast” with Justin Kutcher, who ignited the stroll down memory lane after apologizing … Read more
Paige Spiranac is coming to Rory McIlroy’s defense following a choppy U.S. Open showing over the weekend. In a message shared Sunday on X, the longtime golf influencer, 32, offered her take on the reigning Masters champion bypassing the media recently. “Might be an unpopular opinion here but he doesn’t have to talk to the … Read more
Newly minted U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun was essentially running on fumes before capturing the first major victory of his career Sunday. When speaking to the media at Oakmont following a rollercoaster final round, where he bogeyed five times on the front nine and birdied the final two holes en route to a total score … Read more