NEW YORK, United States — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an agreement to make 1,000 U.S. Open tickets available to city residents for $100 each, a move aimed at improving access to one of the city’s biggest sporting events as resale prices continue to rise. The initiative, however, has generated criticism from some residents who argue that city leadership should prioritize economic challenges such as housing affordability.
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Walter Cup Goes Missing After Trophy Fails to Reach Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, Canada — The Walter Cup awarded to PWHL champion Montreal Victoire has gone missing after failing to arrive at its planned stop in Alberta, according to the Professional Women’s Hockey League and people familiar with the arrangements. The league said Friday it was working with the shipping company to locate the trophy.
DeRozan Agrees to 1-Year Deal With Nuggets
DENVER, United States — DeMar DeRozan has agreed to join the Denver Nuggets on a one-year contract worth the veteran minimum of $3.9 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday. The agreement has not yet been officially announced.
Chris Sale Ejected Before Pitch After Heated Balk Dispute
NEW YORK, United States — Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected before throwing a single pitch against the New York Yankees on Sunday, a day after a disputed balk call during the previous game sparked a heated confrontation with home plate umpire Dan Merzel.
Brandon Clarke Died From Effects of Heroin and Cocaine, Examiner Rules
LOS ANGELES, California, USA — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The 29-year-old NBA player’s death on May 11 was ruled an accident, with the combined effects of multiple prescription medications also listed as a significant contributing condition.
Sky’s DiJonai Carrington Posts ‘White Privilege’ After Ejection vs. Fever
CHICAGO, Illinois, USA — Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever” on Threads shortly after being ejected during Saturday’s 90-86 loss to the Indiana Fever, after officials upgraded her hard foul on Sophie Cunningham to a Flagrant 2.