Sports quiz of the week: Monza drama, US Open heroics and unusual side hustles Test your knowledge of the big stories in football, tennis, cricket, rugby union, F1 and more The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Tiafoe v Shelton US Open semi-final a legacy of the departing Gaël Monfils Veteran Frenchman bowed out in New York but the clash of two black players in the last four of the men’s singles is testament to his effect The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Frances Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton: Which American Has Best Market on Kalshi to Win? Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe are the last two Americans on Kalshi's US Open tennis market. Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
Who Is Trinity Rodman? Ben Shelton's 'WAG' Is the World's Highest-Paid Female Football Star Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, has become the highest-paid player in the National Women's Soccer League, marking a significant milestone in women's football. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
Ben Shelton Ends Alcaraz's US Open Title Defence To Become First American To Beat Him at a Major Ben Shelton knocked out Carlos Alcaraz in five sets, setting up an all-American US Open semi-final against Frances Tiafoe and guaranteeing a home finalist. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
US Open: Ben Shelton ends Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence in latest-finishing match in tournament history Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a 4-hour, 28-minute US Open quarterfinal, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 after a 146 mph ace sealed the decisive tiebreak. The match finished at 3:33 a.m., a tournament record, ending Alcaraz’s 18-match Grand Slam winning streak. The Economic Times · Sep 9
Late nights at the US Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller Ben Shelton’s five-set thriller to beat reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open quarterfinals ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday The Independent UK · Sep 9
America's Best Shot at Ending a 23-Year US Open Drought Just Got Real As Shelton Outlasts Alcaraz in Five Sets Ben Shelton ended a 0-17 skid against top-three players by shocking Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open. Here's who's now favored to win it all. Latin Times · Sep 9
At His Highest Moment, Frances Tiafoe Rose Even Higher. His Viral U.S. Open Hug Is Why We Love Sports. Tiafoe endured a five-set thriller to beat his friend and foe Alex Michelsen in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Ben Shelton wins on a night of vomit, sweat and home hopes at US Open The 23-year-old’s epic win over Carlos Alcaraz means there is a real chance of an American man winning the US Open for the first time since 2003 The Guardian - US · Sep 9
Tennis Mailbag: Which American Players Could Win It All at the U.S. Open? The state of American tennis has been on full display at Flushing Meadows. Plus, the U.S. Open’s Kalshi deal and more from New York. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
Trinity Rodman Had One Funny Problem With Ben Shelton’s Interview After Epic Win Over Carlos Alcaraz Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz in an epic five-set thriller at the U.S. Open that didn’t end until 3:33 a.m. ET. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
School Assembly News Headlines, September 10, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day Maharashtra is on track to become India's first tokenised state, enhancing the ease of access to land records. Meanwhile, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation has announced substantial fare reductions for bus passes, bringing financial relief to commuters. In Delhi, the Chief Minister has ordered action against illegal constructions following… The Economic Times · Sep 9
‘Disgusting’: US Open faces fierce criticism after Shelton-Alcaraz epic finishes at 3am in New York The men’s quarter-final did not begin until after 11pm following a series of long matches on the main show court at Flushing Meadows The Independent UK · Sep 9
The National (Scotland) · Sep 9 Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest-ever finish Alcaraz’s title defence was ended by Shelton in the latest finish to a match in US Open history.
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Ben Shelton defeats Carlos Alcaraz in US Open showdown that concluded at 3am IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Who is Trinity Rodman? The US footballer dating tennis star Ben Shelton IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9 Ben Shelton dethrones Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller after latest US Open finish Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence was ended by Ben Shelton in the latest finish to a match in US Open history on Wednesday morning
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence ended by Ben Shelton in latest US Open finish The match finished at 3.33am local time.
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in late-night epic to reach US Open semi-finals The defending champion is out with Ben Shelton emerging victorious after four and a half hours in the latest finish ever in the US Open
The Guardian - US · Sep 9 US Open 2026 quarter-final: Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in thriller after latest ever finish – as it happened Ben Shelton has beaten Carlos Alcaraz at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the US Open last four. Bryan Armen Graham was there and watching
The Economic Times · Sep 7 Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach the US Open quarterfinals Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals. Sabalenka overcame early struggles to defeat Taylor Townsend in her match. Alcaraz also advanced comfortably in straight sets, continuing his strong return. Several American players are also making significant runs in the tournament. This marks a notable presence…
Bored Panda · Sep 3 Woman Dancing At US Open Becomes Viral Sensation Only To Stun Viewers When They Learn Who Her Dad Is One netizen reacted, “Couldn't recognize the connection for a sec she got her mom's genes for sure.”
The Guardian - US · Sep 3 Columbia’s Michael Zheng comes full circle as Americans advance at US Open The former Columbia University tennis star won on the same Flushing Meadows grounds where he trained as a child as Shelton, Tiafoe and Pegula also advanced
Sports Illustrated · Aug 31 Five U.S. Open Players Who Will Benefit the Most From Novak Djokovic's Stunning Upset Djokovic's loss is a gain for these five men at the U.S. Open.