MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus (R) and Novak Djokovic of Serbia take part in A Night with Novak & Friends at Rod Laver Arena ahead of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWorld No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic headline the list of 16 teams announced for the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Championship Aug. 25-26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.The total prize money for last years event was $2,360,000, with the winning team of Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori taking home $1,000,000.There had been reports that Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz would team up for the event, but they have not been listed as of yet. Alcaraz is coming back from a wright wrist injury and will make his return at the Cincinnati Open next month.Among the big names not in the event are world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and former U.S. Open singles champion Coco Gauff.The initial entry list for the highly anticipated return of the elevated Championshipwhich won Sports Business Journals Sports Breakthrough of the Year award for its 2025 reimaginationincludes the following teams (listed by combined singles ranking):* Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic* Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz* Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev* Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud* Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli* Diana Shnaider and Daniil Medvedev* Amanda Anisimova and Learner Tien* Alexandra Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime* Leylah Fernandez and Frances Tiafoe* Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev* Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Nuno Borges* Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper* Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori* Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori* Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten* Peyton Stearns and Preston StearnsAnytime you can bring women and men together on the same team, you showcase tennis at its best," said tournament director Craig Tiley. "This is exactly what the Mixed Doubles Championship does. We are proud to again bring the worlds top players together in a format that will provide exciting entertainment for our fans. The Mixed Doubles Championship is an innovation that will engage new audiences and give our fans another opportunity to see the biggest stars compete together.The entry window will close at noon on Monday, Aug. 17, at which time the top six teams with the best combined singles ranking at the time will officially be directly accepted into the main draw field. Eight teams will be determined via wild card and announced on a date to follow. Two teams will earn a main draw spot by advancing through the eight-team qualifying draw played on Monday, Aug. 24. The qualifying field will feature six direct entries and two wild cards.This article was originally published on Forbes.com

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Colts quarterback Daniel Jones said Sunday that he feels "really good" and is good to go for training camp. He expanded on that in an interview with The Pat McAfee Show on Monday.Jones will have no restrictions for the team's first practice on Wednesday, participating in 11-on-11 drills for the first time since his injury Dec. 7."I'm feeling good, feeling good. Plan is to be back in 11-on-11, full team drills Wednesday when we start up practice and be out there with the guys," Jones told McAfee, via the Indianapolis Star. "Rehab has been good to this point. I still have some work to do as we get ready for Week 1, but I feel really good with where I am."Jones tore his right Achilles tendon during a Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. He returned to individual drills and 7-on-7 during the mandatory minicamp but was held out of team drills.Jones has repeatedly said he expects to play Week 1 against the Ravens, and he reiterated that Monday."I'm in a really good spot. I can do everything. There's nothing that I can't do," Jones said Monday. "There's still that last little bit that you're working to get back, but I feel good that in the next month or so as I get back into team drills, 11-on-11 and doing everything again that I'll be coming back and feeling 100 percent."

Argentina defender Lisandro Martnez has opened up on their recent FIFA World Cup Final run -Credit:Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty ImagesManchester United center back Lisandro Martnez has weighed in on the anti-Argentine sentiment his side sensed during their FIFA World Cup Final run.The 28-year-old recently returned to his hometown, Gualeguay, where he addressed the locals, recapping his experience at the World Cup, where their hunt for a second straight title came to a crushing end in extra time against Spain, with Lionel Messi left in tears after the whistle blew.Among the topics discussed was what Ol described as the anti-Argentine campaign abroad, something Martnez clearly felt very strongly about. He said, I have mixed feelings. It's infuriating because they have no basis for that hatred.Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup commentsArgentina World Cup Final red card rescinded, face potential FIFA disciplinary actionMartnez was forced off before halftime with an injury -Credit:Howard Smith/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty ImagesThen I see my teammates fighting on the field, the fans who support us and make us feel like we're playing at home. They say we're arrogant, but maybe that says more about the people who say those things than about us. We've always been very respectful of our opponentsArgentina came under heavy scrutiny both during and after the tournament, with an investigation underway into a post-Final brawl involving two of their players, as well as into their raising of a controversial banner regarding the Falklands Islands (which are British Overseas Territories) - which Martnez was involved in.Supposedly made out of a hotel bedsheet by a fan, the banner read Las Malvinas son Argentinas (The Falklands are Argentine). Argentina and Britain went to war over the islands in 1982, with the conflict lasting 10 weeks and costing 649 Argentine and 255 British military personnel their lives, along with three civilians.The team was also heavily scrutinized for seemingly turning away to face their fans during the trophy ceremony, something Martnez sought to explain. It was also said that we hadn't acknowledged Spain, he said.We greeted all the players and the coaching staff. The image where we appear to have our backs turned is because we were looking at our fans who were cheering us on, and it was also a show of respect towards them.To listen to the latest episode of 'All Out Soccer' - CLICK HERERegardless of the backlash they have faced, Martnez remained grateful for the overall experience, describing it as an honor to represent my city, adding, I was fortunate enough to win the championship in 2022, and unfortunately, we couldn't achieve it this time, but we accomplished many things. We won in unity, respect, and in showing the world what it means to be Argentinian. We put Argentina on top.The former Ajax defender, who was forced off just before halftime in the Final due to injury, also went on to highlight Argentinas mentality during the tournament, stating, What I value most at the time was my mentality, having my family by my side, and what I want is to leave my legacy in football. I see many young people here who love football. I tell them to believe in themselves, to fight, and not to give up. There will be many adversities; there will be people who will try to hold them back, but I believe that with the help of family, friends, and loved ones, dreams are meant to be fulfilled.

What happened to Dana White being so adamant about Zuffa Boxing not doing business with the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO? In the buildup to the launch of Zuffa Boxing, White made it clear from the start that his fledgling promotion, which is being funded by Saudi Arabia's Sela and Turki Alalshikh, would not work with the four major boxing organizations to make fights."I am not interested in working with sanctioning bodies," White said in March 2025. "I have no interest in it whatsoever. Sixteen months later, and six months into Zuffa Boxing operating, that no longer appears to be the case.In its brief existence this year, Zuffa already has made some splash signings with established big names in Jai Opetaia, Conor Benn, and most recently Shakur Stevenson. And Zuffa is co-promoting the WBC welterweight title fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn on Sept. 19 in Las Vegas.When asked Sunday for his thoughts on if those Zuffa fighters and future signings want to compete for any of the four major title belts, White appeared to soften his stance."On a case-by-case basis, trying to figure out what the fighters want and what their goals are, we will try to figure out whatever we can do to make those fights happen," White said.Those remarks did not go unnoticed by Jake Paul, who took to X to put White on blast."They went from shitting on all of the boxing sanctioning bodies and how they need to get rid of them for the good of boxing to now this," Paul wrote. "Truth is we need to further align promoters and the sanctioning bodies to create the biggest opportunities for boxers. That should be the goal."More transparency, more collaboration and more big fights."They went from shitting on all of the boxing sanctioning bodies and how they need to get rid of them for the good of boxing to now this.Truth is we need to further align promoters and the sanctioning bodies to create the biggest opportunities for boxers. That should be the https://t.co/Ln1joFYqBx Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 27, 2026Whether or not White continues down his current train of thought depends on the status of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. The TKO-backed bill would allow for unified boxing organizations, which would allow Zuffa Boxing to operate as the UFC does in mixed martial arts, with its own title belts and the ability to sign fighters to exclusive contracts. In March, the revised Ali Act passed through the House of Representatives. It is currently awaiting a scheduled vote in the U.S. Senate. before it could go to President Trump's desk for signing by early 2027.This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Jake Paul calls out Dana White for softening stance on boxing sanctioning bodies

Less than eight months removed from an Achilles tendon injury that used to threaten careers, Daniel Jones is ready to play football again. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback told The Pat McAfee Show on Monday that hes been fully cleared for training camp and that hell be a full participant in 11-on-11 drills once camp gets started on Wednesday. "I'm feeling good," Jones told McAfee. "Plan is to be back in 11-on-11, full team drills Wednesday when we start up practice."This was the planJones ruptured his right Achilles tendon on Dec. 7 during a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had surgery to repair the injury and has been targeting a return to training camp since. Jones was dropping back and throwing passes in April, less than five months removed from the injury. Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters at the time that Jones was on track to be a full participant at training camp. "He's dropping back, he's throwing, so he's in a good spot, Steichen said at a news conference in April. We'll see how the OTAs go, but anticipate him being ready for training camp."Daniel Jones says he'll be a full participant in Colts training camp this week.IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / REUTERSNow Jones has confirmed that hell be back in what adds up to another remarkably quick turnaround for an athlete from a devastating injury.Jones had same surgeon as Jayson TatumJones surgeon, Dr. Martin J. O'Malley, is the same surgeon who operated on Jayson Tatum after the Boston Celtics All-Star ruptured his Achilles tendon during the 2025 NBA playoffs. The injury was initially expected to sideline Tatum for the entire 2025-26 season, but he returned to play and play well for the final 16 games of Bostons regular season and during their run to the second round of the playoffs. O'Malley specializes in a minimally invasive procedure that projects to reduce the risk of complications and recovery time from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Tatums return less than a year removed from his injury signaled a breakthrough in recovery from an Achilles tear. Jones is seeking to replicate Tatums success on the football field. The real test will be his first live action on Sept. 13 if he suits up against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. The ideal for Jones is not just a return, but a return reasonably approximate to the form he displayed prior to his injury.Will Jones deliver on his contract?The Colts felt confident enough in his recovery to sign Jones to two-year, $88 million contract extension with $50 million guaranteed and incentives that could raise the value to $100 million. Given Jones shaky track record as a starting NFL quarterback, the contract was risky for the Colts independent of his injury. For that contract to pay off for the Colts, Jones will need to do more than return healthy. Hell need prove that his early-season success in 2025 that belied his six previous seasons of NFL football wasnt a fluky product of a small sample size.