Djokovic, sluggish at times, wins in 4 at US Open
No. 7 Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to beat American qualifier Zachary Svajda 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday, remaining unbeaten for his career in the first two rounds of the US Open.
Brewers place All-Star closer Megill on 15-day IL
The Milwaukee Brewers placed All-Star closer Trevor Megill on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right flexor strain and signed righty Erick Fedde to the roster.
Howie Long discusses how the Micah Parsons situation parallels to the Herschel Walker saga | First Things First

NFL on FOX’s Howie Long joins the First Things First crew to weigh in on whether the Micah Parsons saga could conclude similarly to the Herschel Walker trade.
Jokic, Serbia roll to victory in EuroBasket opener
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded a double-double Wednesday as Serbia rolled past Estonia on the opening day of EuroBasket.
Packers clinch division title in Chris Broussard’s NFC North predictions | First Things First

Chris Broussard predicts the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North in his division predictions.
Bears make, Packers miss playoffs in Nick Wright’s NFC North predictions | First Things First

Nick Wright shares his NFC North predictions, including the Chicago Bears making the playoffs and the Green Bay Packers missing it.
The Playoff Playbook: Tips to help you win your fantasy baseball league
Made the fantasy baseball playoffs? Want to win? Listen to these tips from Tristan.
Judge, Bellinger Hit Back-to-Back Homers in Yankees Rout Over Nats

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Cody Bellinger homered on the next pitch as the Yanks rocked the Nationals.
Way-too-early UFC at the White House fight card
Let’s take an early look at a UFC event at the White House in 2026 that Dana White says is “going to happen.”
A contract, designer wardrobe and UFC win: Inside Baisangur Susurkaev’s best week
Baisangur Susurkaev entered the week of Aug. 12 unknown and ended it Dana White’s “favorite fighter.”