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The US Open has reached the semi-final stage in the women’s draw with two intriguing matches in store. Revenge will be at the forefront of Jessica Pegula’s mind when she takes on Aryna Sabalenka in the first semi-final on Thursday. It is a rematch of last year’s final in New York where the Belarusian proved too strong for the American. …

Key Takeaways A government report released Friday could show August was another lackluster month for job growth. Economists expect U.S. employers added just 75,000 jobs during that time. Anything less than a surprising surge in job growth could reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September to boost the job market and prevent a surge of …

Key Takeaways The July Personal Consumption Expenditures index showed that overall prices rose by 2.6% over the past year, meeting economists’ forecasts and matching the prior month’s results. The closely followed core PCE inflation reading ticked slightly higher from the prior month to 2.9%. Federal Reserve officials are closely monitoring inflation ahead of a possible interest rate cut next month. …

U.S. stock futures slip following Friday’s Fed-fueled rally  MarketWatch Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide after record surge with Nvidia earnings in focus  Yahoo Finance US stock futures steady after Wall St soars on dovish Powell; Nvidia earnings due  Investing.com Stock Futures Are Muted As Investors Close Out August  Barron’s US Futures Steady Ahead of Key Tech Earnings  TradingView Source link

The real test for rookie quarterback Cam Ward will come in Week One in Denver. But Ward passed another quiz in the preseason finale on Friday night. In two series of action, Ward completed 3-of-4 passes for 35 yards, with a 102.1 rating. He guided a 13-play, 90-yard touchdown drive that took 8:33 off the clock, completing passes to Jefferson, …

Topline A six-planet parade — sometimes called a planetary alignment — will adorn the pre-sunrise morning sky on Friday, Aug. 22, with four of them visible to the naked eye. Venus, Jupiter and Saturn will be easy to see, while tiny Mercury is visible this week shortly before sunrise. Uranus and Neptune are also in the night sky, but can …

Minnesota Star Tribune reporters discuss the Vikings’ options at receiver on the “Access Vikings” podcast: “I think there’s ability in that room,” offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said Wednesday. “There’s a lot of good, young football players. The thing with young football players is they just need an opp. … We’ve got some guys that have shown, I think, enough, throughout …

Jackson running back EJ Crowell scores against Mary G. Montgomery in the first half of a spring scrimmage Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Semmes, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com) Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com Jackson High 5-star running back and Alabama commit Ezavier “EJ” Crowell has been suspended for Friday’s season opener against Saraland. Aggies coach Cody Flournoy confirmed the news …

Crypto stocks tumble ahead of Friday’s economic conference  Quartz Crypto stocks tumble as investors go into risk-off mode  CNBC What to expect from Jay Powell’s Jackson Hole speech  Financial Times Fed Rate Cuts: Will Powell Disappoint the Market at Jackson Hole?  The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Holds Its Breath Before Jackson Hole: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Source link

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes PFF’s fantasy football recap focuses on player usage and stats, breaking down all the vital information you need to achieve fantasy success in 2025. Tennessee Titans @ Atlanta Falcons Titans WR Elic Ayomanor’s usage suggests a regular-season role: Ayomanor was put in motion at a high rate for his second-straight preseason game, which is something …