WASHINGTON (AP) – Daniil Medvedev figures this is his time to shine: He loves playing tennis on hard courts like those used at the D.C. Open. And he loves the U.S. Open, which is just a month away, in particular.

Caitlin Clark has set yet another record, this time with her 2024 WNBA rookie card selling for the most money yet for a female athlete at a public auction.

The opening chords of Rick Derringer’s hard-rock guitar would play over the arena sound system. Instantly, 20,000 Hulkamaniacs – and many more as wrestling’s popularity and stadium size exploded – rose to their feet in a frenzy to catch a glimpse of Hulk Hogan storming toward the ring.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Joe Root became the second highest career run-scorer in test cricket and hit his 38th century in the format as England reached 433-4 on Friday to lead India by 75 runs.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – Justin Fields was back on the field for the New York Jets, but he didn’t practice Friday – still a welcome sight for fans who were nervously holding their breath 24 hours earlier.

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Purdue coach Barry Odom isn’t concerned that the Boilermakers won just one game last season, or that they were in the 2022 Big Ten championship. He certainly isn’t bothered that they’ve been picked to finish last in the 18-team league this season.

DENVER (AP) – The New York Yankees acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies on Friday for prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) – Lottie Woad of England played bogey-free Friday and took advantage of unusually calm conditions toward the end to post a 7-under 65, giving the English star a two-shot lead over top-ranked Nelly Korda and Nanna Koerstz Madsen in the Women’s Scottish Open.