The network’s website lists the Newport native and Montverde Academy senior as the nation’s best high school basketball prospect, regardless of class.
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Taylor Townsend’s underdog story easy to root for at U.S. Open
American Taylor Townsend, inspired at age27, is showing more confidence on and off the court, and it could be her time at the U.S. Open.
Sports Digest: Somerset tops Sea Dogs again, 5-2
Portland loses its fourth straight and finishes August with a 10-17 record.
U.S. Open: Isner heads into retirement after five-set loss
John Isner is eliminated in the second round by fellow American Michael Mmoh.
Patriots notebook: QB Matt Corral claimed off waivers, added to 53-man roster
Quarterback Matt Corral, a 2022 third-round pick of the Panthers, was released Wednesday and claimed by the Patriots on Thursday.
Patriots mired in mediocrity with roster that still doesn’t look ready to contend
Commentary: After cutting the roster to 53, New England looks stuck in neutral. They’re not terrible, but they’re not especially good.
U.S. Open: Djokovic and Swiatek win, Gauff keeps rolling, Tsitsipas ousted
Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff cruise to straight sets, but Stefanos Tsitsipas again goes out early at Flushing Meadows.
NFL notebook: Safety Damar Hamlin makes Buffalo’s 53-player roster
Damar Hamlin, resuming his career after a near-death experience during a game in January, makes the cut as teams trim rosters to 53 players.
U.S. Open: Venus Williams ousted in first round for third straight year
In her 100th career match at Flushing Meadows, Venus Williams suffers her worst loss – 6-1, 6-1 to Belgian qualifier Greet Minnen.
MLB notebook: Two arrested and charged in on-field incident with Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr.
The two males were both charged with trespassing and disturbing the peace.