Cubs Hit a Franchise-Record 9 Home Runs—Alex Bregman Hit 3 of Them in a 17-3 Rout
Chicago launched a franchise-record nine home runs in a 17-3 rout of Milwaukee. Alex Bregman hit three as the Cubs finished August with an NL-record 62 homers.
Novak Djokovic Vomited, Cramped and Lost in the U.S. Open’s First Round—His Earliest Major Exit in 20 Years
Mariano Navone defeated an ailing Novak Djokovic in a five-set U.S. Open marathon, ending the 24-time champion’s 20-year streak of advancing beyond a major’s opening round.
Scottie Scheffler Wins $10 Million and Passes Tiger Woods With His Second FedEx Cup
A four-under final-round 66 delivered Scheffler’s second FedEx Cup, $10 million and the PGA Tour’s career-earnings record.
Colts Receiver Keenan Allen Arrested Hours After Preseason Game on Two Preliminary DWI Charges
Indianapolis Colts receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Aug. 30 on two preliminary misdemeanor impaired-driving charges, according to Indianapolis police. The team says it is gathering information.
At 39, Lionel Messi Scored Four Goals and Added an Assist in Inter Miami’s Record 7-1 Win
Lionel Messi produced his first four-goal MLS match, added an assist and powered Inter Miami to a club-record 7-1 rout of CF Montréal on August 29.
Tampa Bay Rays’ $2.36 Billion Stadium Gets Final Approval—With $876 Million From Local Government
Tampa and Hillsborough County have approved $876 million for a fixed-roof Rays ballpark planned for 2029. The team will contribute about $1.37 billion, cover overruns and accept a 35-year no-relocation agreement.
Cale Makar Just Became the NHL’s First $20 Million-a-Year Player With a $163.2 Million Deal
The Colorado Avalanche locked up Cale Makar with an eight-year, $163.2 million extension. Its $20.4 million annual value is the largest in NHL history—and will consume roughly 18% of Colorado’s projected salary cap when it begins.
Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos Broke Two World Records Less Than 40 Minutes Apart
Masai Russell ran 12.09 seconds and Alison dos Santos clocked 45.80 as two hurdles world records fell less than 40 minutes apart in Zurich.
The NFL Just Ended the Pro Bowl Game—Only 88 Players Will Still Get the Honor
The NFL is eliminating the AFC-versus-NFC Pro Bowl game, flag football and skills events—but exactly 88 original selections will still receive the career honor.
NFL Owners Approve Record $9.612 Billion Seahawks Sale—Unanimously
NFL owners unanimously approved the record $9.612 billion sale of the defending champion Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family.
The SEC Just Drew a Hard Line: Former NFL, NBA and WNBA Players Can’t Come Back
The SEC and Big Ten have blocked certain former professional athletes from returning to college teams, setting up another possible eligibility fight in court.
Cal Raleigh Homered in Four Straight At-Bats—Matching a Mariners Record Set in 2002
Cal Raleigh followed his first career three-homer game with another blast, tying Mike Cameron’s Mariners record with home runs in four consecutive at-bats.