Two-time Grand Slam champ Barbora Krejcikova the first seeded player to go down at US Open

Upset of the day Barbora Krejcikova was ousted by Kamilla Rakhimova in the first round Sunday, making the two-time Grand Slam champion the first seeded player bounced from the U.S. Open. Falling 7-6 (4), 6-2 on Court 17, Krejcikova capped a disappointing season at Grand Slams. The No. 27-seeded Czech has lost in the first round in three of her last four played, which is the most in a single season during her career. Rakhimova, a Russian-Uzbekistani player, will play the winner of Monday’s match between Japan’s Aoi Ito and Spain’s Oksana Selekhmeteva. Quote of the day “The week before…

The Yankees needed Will Warren Sunday — and he delivered

The Yankees were playing an eighth game in seven days. There is a transaction just about every day that adds another relief arm, either from the scrap heap or from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Two starting pitchers — who both pitched in Saturday’s doubleheader — are attempting to stretch out from injuries at…

Becerra rival demands FBI grill him again over 5K campaign cash scandal

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton wants the FBI to re-interview rival Xavier Becerra in a federal corruption case linked to the alleged theft of $225,000 from Becerra’s campaign account. In a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California…

Aon close to acquiring USI Insurance from KKR in B deal: report

Aon Plc is close to an agreement to acquire insurance brokerage USI Insurance Services from private equity firm KKR for about $17 billion, including debt, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The deal could be announced as early as Monday, the report said, provided the negotiations…

Aaron Donald’s stunning return headlines Rams’ final roster surprises

The Los Angeles Rams spent an entire summer building perhaps the most intimidating roster in football. Then, on the final day, Aaron Donald walked back through the door to make the team even more dangerous. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter California’s top news, sports and entertainment delivered…

Nearly 8 in 10 young adults have triple-threat syndrome: study

Talk about an unwanted triple-threat. A new study found that nearly 80% of young adults are diagnosed with a newly named condition that consists of three distinct medical issues. Not only does the triple-threat complex disorder affect most of the major organs, but 1 in 3 Americans have at least…

Rams get dragged into Daejon Love’s bizarre fake NFL fantasy

Daejon Love apparently gave his alleged NFL career a change of scenery — and a newly surfaced video offers another glimpse at how he attempted to use that persona to impress women. The 35-year-old, whom federal prosecutors accuse of posing as a 49ers player as part of an alleged $1.3…

Exclusive | Lesley Stahl on assignment for new ‘60 Minutes’ segment following bloodbath — sparking chatter that she’s staying: sources

CBS News insiders are speculating that Lesley Stahl will likely remain a correspondent at “60 Minutes” after she was out shooting footage for the show’s next season following a bloodbath at the iconic news show, The Post has learned. Following last Thursday’s headline-grabbing firings — which claimed correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi,…

Berkeley students flunk ‘gentle’ course at shocking rates — professors blame AI

There’s now more evidence why professors are begging University of California overseers to reinstate standardized testing — as shocking rates of students are failing computer science courses at the University of California, Berkeley. The percentage of failing grades were higher this past spring than in previous semesters, according to an…

Flesh-eating screwworm found in Texas cow. Are humans at risk?

A fly that deposits its parasitic, flesh-eating offspring inside cows has been detected in Texas for the first time in decades, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported Wednesday (June 3).Here’s what to know about the New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax), a pest that was eradicated from the U.S. in…

World Cup 2026 games could face long delays with ‘no cut off point’

World Cup games this summer could be staring down outrageously long weather delays. Under typical U.S. thunderstorm protocols, any sporting event taking place within eight miles of a lightning strike must be halted immediately. However, FIFA takes things a step further: Soccer’s governing body does not have a cut-off point…

Finally, some good news about early-onset colorectal cancer

At long last, a bit of bright news emerges from the bleak subject of early-onset colorectal cancer. A recent report published in JAMA Oncology found that people diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) was associated with improved survival when compared with people who are diagnosed at aged 55 and above — average-age…

Lions rookie receiver Kendrick Law tears ACL in early season blow

One Lions rookie will have to wait an extra year to make his NFL debut  Head coach Dan Campbell announced Thursday that fifth-round pick Kendrick Law tore his ACL and will miss the 2026 season.  “I hate it for him. This kid was doing a good job,” Campbell said. “But…

Tribeca Festival embraces the creator economy

Tribeca Festival’s NOW showcase highlights top internet storytellers like comedians Kareem Rahma and Pooja Tripathi. Tribeca Festival Director Cara Cusumano says online creators embody the same innovative spirit as early filmmakers. Founded by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, Tribeca Festival rebranded in 2021 for diverse content. What’s a filmmaker…

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