Taylor Townsend’s singles campaign at the US Open has come to an end after suffering a loss to Barbora Krejcikova in the fourth round on Sunday, Aug. 31.

Krejcikova completed her comeback to defeat Townsend, 1-6, 7-6 (15-13), 6-3.

While Townsend has been eliminated from singles play, she will continue to compete in New York.

The 29-year-old has teamed up with Katerina Siniakova as the No. 1-seeded women’s doubles team in the tournament. The duo is coming off a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Alycia Parks and Dayana Yastremska in the second round on Saturday.

The duo is expected to compete on Monday in the third round. An opponent and time have not been determined.

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Charlie, the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, was even par through the first 11 holes of the third round before hitting a hole-in-one after he won the final day of the tournament.

The hole-in-one came on the 12th hole from 177 yards out.

Woods finished the day in a five-way tie for 31st after finishing seven-over par.

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Miami football’s CJ Daniels might’ve just made the catch of the year in the Hurricanes’ Week 1 game vs. Notre Dame.

With 18 seconds left before halftime, Daniels climbed the ladder and hauled in a high pass from Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck for a touchdown to give Miami a 14-7 lead over the Fighting Irish on Sunday, Aug. 31. But it wasn’t just any catch, as Daniels rose for a one-handed grab while avoiding two Notre Dame defensive backs.

The first-year transfer from LSU finished the first half with three receptions for 34 yards and the score. The sixth-year receiver spent the first four seasons of his career at Liberty before transferring to LSU, and then Miami. He received two extra seasons due to COVID-19 in 2020 and redshirting in 2022.

Miami’s passing offense hasn’t missed a beat despite having to replace Cam Ward, who went No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Beck completed 13 of 20 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns in the first half against Notre Dame, looking healthy after suffering a season-ending shoulder surgery for Georgia in the SEC championship game last season.

Daniels had 42 receptions for 480 yards with no touchdowns last season at LSU, but is already proving to be a key contributor for the Hurricanes.

Here’s how social media is reacting to Daniels’ highlight catch.

CJ Daniels touchdown catch: Social media reacts

Here are the best reactions to Daniels’ one-handed touchdown grab against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 31.

Jelena Ostapenko apologized on Saturday, taking to social media after her US Open incident with Taylor Townsend, following her second-round loss in which she said Townsend, who is black, had “no education.”

Ostapenko, who was the No. 25 seed, again went to social media to issue an apology for saying things after her 7-5, 6-1 loss, in which she confronted Townsend at the net and continued to argue with her following the match. Townsend told ESPN during an interview that Ostapenko also said she had “no class.”

In the statement, Ostapenko did not reference Townsend, who will play her fourth-round singles match on Sunday.

“Hi all – I wanted to apologize for some of the things I said during my second-round singles match,’ Ostapenka wrote on Instagram. ‘English is not my native language, so when I said education, I was speaking only about what I believe as tennis etiquette, but I understand how the words I used could have offended many people beyond the tennis court. I appreciate the support as I continue to learn and grow as a person and a tennis player. Goodbye New York and I look forward to being back next year.”

In her first statement after the loss, Ostapenko said her opponent ‘was very disrespectful as she had a net ball in a very deciding moment and didn’t say sorry at all.’

“There are some rules in tennis that most of the players follow, and it was the first time that this happened to me on tour. If she plays in her homeland it doesn’t mean that she can behave and do whatever she wants,’ Ostapenko wrote.

It led two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka to discuss the comments and defend Townsend, the world’s No. 1-ranked doubles player.

“It’s one of the worst things you can say to a Black tennis player in a majority White sport,’ Osaka said. ‘I know Taylor and I know how hard she’s worked and I know how smart she is, so she’s the furthest thing from uneducated or anything like that. I think it’s ill-timing and the worst person you could have ever said it to. And I don’t know if she knows the history of it in America.”

Since winning the national championship in January, Ohio State has rejected the notion that it was defending its title in 2025.

This is a mostly new team, the Buckeyes said often, referring to the 14 starters taken in the NFL draft. They wanted to earn a national championship for themselves.

Their 14-7 victory in front of 107,524 at Ohio Stadium against No. 1 Texas was a strong opening statement, thanks to a strong performance by No. 2 Ohio State’s revamped defense.

That defense, which featured eight new starters, allowed the Longhorns and their Heisman Trophy favorite quarterback, Arch Manning, only one score.

It was a triumphant debut for new Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, who spent the past two decades coaching in the NFL. He was under much pressure after the success of his predecessor, Jim Knowles, who left for Penn State.

The Buckeyes sputtered much of the game on offense, but they got enough. West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson capped an 80-yard touchdown drive in the first half with a 1-yard touchdown on fourth down.

Julian Sayin connected with Carnell Tate on a 40-yard score early in the fourth quarter for Ohio State’s other score.

Ohio State’s shutout bid ended with 3:28 left when Parker Livingstone caught a 32-yard touchdown from Manning.

But Texas was stopped at midfield on its last drive.

Defense bends but doesn’t break

Ohio State was expected to have growing pains on defense after losing so many starters, including all four on the defensive line.

Instead, it limited the Longhorns to 79 yards in the first half and then bent but didn’t break in the second half until late in the fourth quarter.

Texas drove 70 yards on its first possession of the third quarter.

On fourth-and-goal from inside the Ohio State 1, Arch Manning tried to use his 6-foot-4, 219-frame to plunge into the end zone. Instead, Caden Curry and Kayden McDonald were among a group of Buckeyes to stuff Manning.

On Texas’ next possession, cornerback Jermaine Mathews stepped in front of receiver Ryan Wingo on a deep ball for an interception.

Texas again drove deep into Buckeyes territory on its first fourth-quarter possession. But on fourth-and-goal from the 9, Manning’s pass fell incomplete to Livingstone with Davison Igbinosun in tight coverage.

Livingstone beat Mathews for Texas’ only touchdown with 3:28 left to make the final minutes interesting.

Texas got the ball one more time, but C.J. Hicks pressured Manning on a hurried throw, and All-American safety Caleb Downs tackled tight end Jack Endries two yards short of the first down.

Neither Sayin nor Manning lit it up

Sayin was solid if unspectacular in his starting debut. The former five-star recruit, who left Alabama following Nick Saban’s retirement last year, completed 13 of 20 passes for a modest 126 yards. More important, he didn’t make any costly mistakes.

Early in the game, he didn’t get much help from his receivers. Stunningly, that included two drops by star sophomore Jeremiah Smith. Sayin did miss a chance to connect with Smith deep on Ohio State’s first drive, which caused coach Ryan Day to chastise him on the sideline.

Ohio State’s game plan was to minimize risky throws. The one deep pass Sayin did throw was slightly underthrown, but Tate made a catch while closely covered in the end zone to give the Buckeyes a 14-0 lead.

Manning had a much more up-and-down game. After a dismal first half, he tried to rally with some clutch throws, but it wasn’t enough. He finished 17 of 30 for 170 yards.

Manning also ran for 38 yards in 10 carries.

First half was a slog

The teams combined for only 182 yards, 103 by Ohio State. Eighty of the Buckeyes’ yardage came on the only score of the half, a 13-play 80-yard drive that consumed more than 8 minutes.

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Two Texas penalties, including a facemask infraction, aided the OSU cause.

Only one play, a 16-yard pass from Sayin to Smith, went for longer than 7 yards. The Buckeyes plodded down the field and finally scored on a 1-yard touchdown run by Donaldson on fourth-and-goal midway through the second quarter.

Ohio State’s defense didn’t allow Texas to get beyond the its 42-yard line. That came on the Longhorns’ opening possession and ended when linebacker Arvell Reese stuffed Texas running back CJ Baxter on fourth-and-2.

From Brutus to Brutus. With elephants, ducks, steers, tigers (of all stripes), gators and bulldogs in between.

Lee Corso has donned a mascot’s headgear for the final time. This icon of college football, after 38 years of entertaining fans and reaching his 90th birthday, has left the stadium to laughter, cheers and tears.

And USA TODAY pays homage to Corso’s career for the ages with a commemorative page print and a hardcover collector’s book. They are must-haves for college football fanatics.

The full-page print highlights Corso’s final broadcast with ESPN’s “College GameDay.” From Ohio Stadium, where he made his first headgear prediction on Oct. 5, 1996, by donning Brutus Buckeye’s noggin, Corso chose Ohio State’s Brutus over Texas’ Bevo for his 431st and final prediction on Aug. 30, 2025. He told a packed house at the Horseshoe: ‘Give me my first love!’ Then he donned Brutus and waved as the crowd went wild. The Best Damn Band in the Land spelled out C-O-R-S-O.

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“Not So Fast, My Friend: A Tribute to the Soul of College Football,” a 160-page hardcover coffee-table book, brings you inside the electrifying world of college football from the perspective of a coach-turned-broadcaster-turned-legend who has been at the heart of the game’s biggest moments.

Lee Corso also supplied some of the funnier ones with his profane prediction at Houston, his insults of Georgia’s Uga, his wrestling match with Bill Murray, his back-and-forth with Katy Perry and his outfits as Ben Franklin, James Madison and the Statue of Liberty.

From awe-inspiring campus atmospheres to unforgettable game-day traditions to the scene of the biggest games and rivalries in the sport, each stunning page of “Not So Fast, My Friend” celebrates what makes college football a cherished American passion and Corso the soul of the sport. This beautifully crafted book is your personal ticket to relive the glory, preserve the memories and celebrate the spirit that unites millions of fans every Saturday.

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With No. 2 Ohio State’s 14-7 victory over No. 1 Texas, Corso finished with a 287-144 record for his headgear picks, a nifty .666 winning percentage.

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of college football history with our commemorative page print and our hardcover book. It doesn’t matter whether your colors are scarlet & gray or crimson & white or maize & blue or orange & blue.

Plus, it’s never too early to pick up a perfect holiday gift for the football fan in your life.

These are the ultimate keepsakes for anyone who lives for the roar of the crowd, the band striking up the fight song and those magical Saturdays when anything seems possible. Don’t miss your chance to add this celebration of college football’s soul to your collection!

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Tight end has been one of the tougher positions to parse in fantasy football drafts in recent years. There are stars at the top but a drop off following the first handful of players.

That top tier is changing in 2025. Brock Bowers’ record-breaking rookie season has him in the driver’s seat as the top tight end in fantasy football. Trey McBride’s contract extension shows how much faith the Arizona Cardinals have in the 25-year-old. After a disappointing second season, Sam LaPorta could be in for a bounce-back year.

While those younger players are rising up to be the face of the position, the usual mainstays have some concerns entering 2025. Travis Kelce’s production dropped off during the regular season. Mark Andrews relied on a career high in touchdowns to balance out a career low in yards per game as a starter to keep pace among the position’s best.

It’s late in draft season and there’s a lot to keep track of at one of the tougher positions to evaluate. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s everything you need to know at the tight end position for 2025.

Fantasy football TE rankings 2025

Here’s how the top 10 tight ends panned out in USA TODAY Sports’ rankings:

1. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
2. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals
3. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers
4. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions
5. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
6. David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
7. T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings
8. Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons
9. Evan Engram, Denver Broncos
10. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens

Fantasy football TE sleepers 2025

These four tight ends look to be top sleeper options at the position in 2025.

Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills

Analysis: ‘Kincaid missed four games and time in others due to injuries, but was on pace to exceed 100 targets. Only Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Travis Kelce and Jonnu Smith reached that mark. While many fantasy managers may feel burned by Kincaid, he’s the type of post-hype sleeper you’ll want on your roster in 2025.’

Chigoziem Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans

Analysis: ‘Okonkwo has been a victim of subpar quarterback play throughout his first three NFL seasons, and reports from training camp suggest he’s building chemistry with [rookie QB Cam] Ward. Okonkwo had an impressive 27% target share down the stretch last season when he was given a full-time role.’

Hunter Henry, New England Patriots

Analysis: ‘[In 2021] under [Josh] McDaniels, Henry posted career highs in red-zone targets (17) and touchdowns (9). His 12 end-zone targets that season ranked sixth-highest in the NFL. There’s little target competition outside of 31-year-old Stefon Diggs, who is coming off an ACL tear. Henry is currently being drafted as TE20 and he can easily finish inside the top 10 at the position if [QB Drake] Maye leans on him.’

Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers

Analysis: ‘Kraft led all TEs in yards after the catch (YAC) at 9.6, ahead of George Kittle. He has carved out a reliable role in one of the better offenses in the NFL and is currently being drafted as TE12. At the end of last season, head coach Matt LaFleur expressed his desire to feature Kraft more in the offense.’

Fantasy football TE busts 2025

Managers may consider avoiding these three tight ends in fantasy football drafts.

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

Analysis: ‘With Rashee Rice healthy, Kelce averaged just four targets per game. However, following Rice’s season-ending knee injury, Kelce averaged over nine targets per game … Kelce’s usage hinges largely on Rice’s presence and the risk at taking him as the TE5 outweighs the production at this stage.’

Evan Engram, Denver Broncos

Analysis: ‘The soon-to-be 31-year-old has relied heavily on volume more than explosiveness and touchdowns. He has failed to find the end zone more than four times in a season since 2017. He’ll play second fiddle to Courtland Sutton. Engram could even potentially finish third on the team in targets behind third-year breakout candidate Marvin Mims Jr. Expectations should be tempered for Engram at his current TE8 ADP.’

Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears

Analysis: ‘The presence of wide receivers DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden, along with veteran tight end Cole Kmet will likely keep the rookie from Michigan in deep TE2 range all season… It’s unlikely Loveland can make a significant mark in such a crowded room but he’s still a worthwhile pick in dynasty leagues. He has top-10 draft capital and will likely grow in the Bears offense in the coming years, but don’t expect him to be elite in 2025.’