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Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallies just in time to avoid a first-round exit at the US Open

● AP • 2 September 2026 • 6:36 AM

Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men’s No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-4 in a U.S.

Thomas Saggese leads 5-homer outburst in Cardinals’ 13-8 win over Dodgers

● AP • 2 September 2026 • 5:33 AM

The St. Louis Cardinals hit five home runs, including a pair by Thomas Saggese and a two-run shot from Home Run Derby champion Jordan Walker, in a 13-8 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Vikings agree to sign veteran edge rusher Kyle Van Noy for needed depth, AP source says

● AP • 2 September 2026 • 5:12 AM

The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to sign 13-year veteran outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy. A person with knowledge of the deal speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract had not yet been finalized confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press.

Spencer Jones and Jazz Chisholm Jr. back Gerrit Cole in Yankees’ 7-3 win over Angels

● AP • 2 September 2026 • 5:09 AM

Spencer Jones homered and drove in three runs, Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep and finished with three hits, and the New York Yankees pulled away for a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

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Bryce Harper reaches base 5 times, Phillies beat the Diamondbacks 7-1 for 6th straight win

● AP • 2 September 2026 • 4:30 AM

Bryce Harper reached base five times, and Jesús Luzardo threws 6 2/3 quality innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Tuesday night.

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Rumfield and Amador homer as Rockies stop 10-game home skid with 4-2 win over Orioles

● AP • 2 September 2026 • 4:06 AM

TJ Rumfield broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 to snap their franchise-record home losing streak at 10 games.

Lawyer for Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during workout searching for answers

● AP • 2 September 2026 • 3:45 AM

An Arizona State hockey player and St. Louis Blues draft pick is still hospitalized nearly two weeks after collapsing during an offseason workout and an attorney representing his family is searching for answers.

Brandon Nimmo has 4 hits and 5 RBIs as Rangers beat A’s 8-5 to close gap on Astros in AL West

● AP • 2 September 2026 • 3:33 AM

Brandon Nimmo set season highs with four hits and five RBIs, Corey Seager scored three times and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 to move within one game of Houston atop the AL West.