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Erin Routliffe and partner Gabriela Dabrowski won the Women’s Doubles title at the US Open with a straight-set win over 2020 champions Siegemund / Zvonareva. Not only is this the first Grand Slam title for Routliffe, but it’s also the first-ever Grand Slam title by an Alabama Women’s Tennis player, and only the 3rd Grand Slam title by an Alabama alumnus (Ellis Ferreira won a Men’s Doubles title at the 2000 Australia Open, and a Mixed Doubles title at the 2001 Australia Open).
Patrick Kaukovalta picked up his first career ITF Tour singles title today with a 3-set win over Ofek Shimanov in Budapest.
Tua Tagovailoa threw for 466 yards and 3 touchdowns, including the go-ahead touchdown with 1:45 left, to lead Miami to a 36-34 road win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The 466 passing yards were teh 2nd most of Tagovailoa’s career.
Calvin Ridley, appearing in an NFL game for the first time since 2021 Week 7, had 101 receiving yards on 8 receptions and a touchdown in Jacksonville’s win over Indianapolis.
Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones faced each other for the first time in their NFL careers today, with Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles winning 25-20. Jones, for his part, threw for 316 yards and 3 touchdowns. He posted career highs in both passing attempts (54) and completions (35).
Will Anderson, in his professional debut today, recorded 6 tackles, 6 quarterback pressures, and a sack for Houston. The 6 pressures were the most by a rookie in Week 1 since 2019.
Bryce Young threw his first touchdown pass in Carolina’s loss to Atlanta.
Patrick Surtain II surrendered just 2 catches and 11 receiving yards to Raiders Pro-Bowler Davante Adams, and was credited with a career-best 3 passes defended.
Tony Brown recorded the first interception of his NFL career in the first half of Indianapolis’ game.
Tommy Seidl and Capitales de Quebec advanced to the Frontier League championship series with a 2-1 semifinals series win over the New Jersey Jackals. Quebec won the final two games of the series by scores of 14-2 and 15-6.
Media Appearances
Links to press conferences from today:
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Bryce Young
- Jalen Hurts
- Mac Jones
- Calvin Ridley
- DeVonta Smith
- Minkah Fitzpatrick and Najee Harris
- Jonathan Allen
- Evan Neal
- DeMeco Ryans
Scenes and Highlights
Transactions
- Marlon Humphrey – deactivated for Week 1 by the Baltimore Ravens.
- Jalyn Armour-Davis – deactivated for Week 1 by the Baltimore Ravens.
- John Metchie – deactivated for Week 1 by the Houston Texans.
- Tyler Steen – deactivated for Week 1 by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Eli Ricks – deactivated for Week 1 by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Anfernee Jennings – deactivated for Week 1 by the New England Patriots.
- Jerry Jeudy – deactivated for Week 1 by the Denver Broncos.
Game Results
TENNIS ITF Budapest 15K, Singles Finals: Patrick Kaukovalta defeated Ofek Shimanov 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (5-7), 6-3. US Open, Women’s Doubles Finals: 16-seed Erin Routliffe / G Dabrowski defeated 12-seed Siegemund / Zvonareva 7-6 (11-9), 6-3. ITF Monastir 25K, Singles Qualifying Rd 1: Alexey Nesterov defeated Timur Maulenov 7-6 (7-5), 6-1. FOOTBALL Atlanta 24, Carolina 10. DeMarcco Hellams – active; no stats Bryce Young – 20-38, 146 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT, 2 sacks (19 yds), 48.8 QBR; 3 rushes, 17 yds; 1 fumble (self-recovered). LaBryan Ray – active; no stats Bradley Bozeman – active; no stats Cleveland 24, Cincinnati 3. Amari Cooper – 3 catches, 37 yds Jerome Ford – 15 rushes, 36 yds; 1 fumble (lost) Dalvin Tomlinson – 1 tackle Jedrick Wills – 1 tackle Irv Smith Jr – 3 catches, 17 yds Jordan Battle – 1 ST tackle Jonah Williams – active; no stats Jacksonville 31, Indianapolis 21. Calvin Ridley – 8 catches, 101 yds, 1 TD; 1 fumble (OOB) Tony Brown – 1 PD, 1 INT (34 yd return) Ryan Kelly – active; no stats New Orleans 16, Tennessee 15. Derrick Henry – 15 rushes, 63 yds; 2 catches, 56 yds San Francisco 30, Pittsburgh 7. Najee Harris – 6 rushes, 31 yds; 2 catches, 2 yds Minkah Fitzpatrick – 4 tackles Levi Wallace – 3 tackles Washington 20, Arizona 16. Brian Robinson – 19 rushes, 59 yds; 1 catch, 7 yds, 1 TD Jonathan Allen – 3 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack (8 yds), 3 QBH Daron Payne – 2 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 FR. Baltimore 25, Houston 9. Marlon Humphrey – inactive Jalyn Armour-Davis – inactive Will Anderson – 6 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack (6 yds), 2 QBH Christian Harris – 6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 QBH Henry To’o To’o – 3 tackles John Metchie – inactive Green Bay 38, Chicago 20. Eddie Jackson – 4 tackles, 1 PD. Las Vegas 17, Denver 16. Josh Jacobs – 19 rushes, 48 yds; 2 catches, 23 yds Byron Young – active; no stats Kareem Jackson – 4 tackles, 1 PD, 1 INT (no return) Patrick Surtain II – 2 tackles, 3 PD Drew Sanders – active; no stats Jerry Jeudy – inactive Philadelphia 25, New England 20. Jalen Hurts – 22-33, 170 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, 3 sacks (16 yds), 89.2 QBR; 9 rushes, 37 yds; 1 fumble (lost). DeVonta Smith – 7 catches, 47 yds, 1 TD. Josh Jobe – 1 PD, 1 ST tackle, 1 FF. Landon Dickerson – active; no stats Eli Ricks – inactive Tyler Steen – inactive Mac Jones – 35-54, 316 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT, 2 sacks (10 yds), 91.3 QBR; 2 rushes, 15 yds; 1 fumble (OOB). Christian Barmore – 2 tackles. Mack Wilson – 1 tackle, 1 ST tackle. Anfernee Jennings – inactive Miami 36, Los Angeles Chargers 34. Tua Tagovailoa – 25-48, 466 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT, 0 sacks, 110.0 QBR; 5 rushes, 5 yds; 2 fumbles (1 lost). Jaylen Waddle – 4 catches, 78 yds; 1 tackle. Raekwon Davis – 1 tackle. Lester Cotton – active; no stats JK Scott – 3 punts, 145 yds, 48.3 avg, 62 long, 1 TB, 2 FC (0 return yds) Los Angeles Rams 30, Seattle 13. Jarran Reed – 3 tackles, 1 QBH, 1 blocked kick Dallas 40, New York Giants 0. Trevon Diggs – 3 tackles, 1 PD, 1 FF. Xavier McKinney – 4 tackles, 2 PD. A’Shawn Robinson – 3 tackles. Evan Neal – active; no stats. GOLF Ascension Charity Classic final: Dicky Pride – 68-69—69, -7, T17 Jason Bohn – 68-73-68, -4, T33 Fortinet Cup Championship final: Davis Shore – 69-68-70-68, -9, T24 Kroger Queen City Championship final: Stephanie Meadow – 68-71-76-71, -2, T49 US Mid-Amateur Championship, Medal Play Rd 2 (suspended): Hunter Hamrick – 71-(didn’t start Rd 2), E, T33 Mark Harrell – 72-73, +4, T88 Stewart Whitt – 76-(E thru 6), +6, T129 BASEBALL Lakeland 3, Tampa 1. Jim Jarvis (3B) – 2-4, 2 singles, 2 RBI. Jupiter 10, Dunedin 4. Sam Praytor (C) – 0-3, 1 BB, 1 RBI. Miami 5, Philadelphia 4. David Robertson (W, 6-6) – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 WP. Wilmington 6, Brooklyn 2. Andrew Pinckney (RF) – 1-5, 1 single. Frontier League East Division Series Gm 3 Quebec 15, New Jersey 6 (wins series 2-1). Tommy Seidl (LF) – 1-3, 1 single, 2 BB, 1 RBI, 1 SB, 3 runs; 1 error. Frisco 11, NW Arkansas 2. Peyton Wilson (PH-3B) – 0-2. TRACK & FIELD German 10K Road Running Championships Leah Hanle – 36:18, 24th
