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Top-seeded Zverev advances to U.S. Open semifinals

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Zverev's rocky road to start the U.S. Open turned into smooth sailing to the semifinals. The No. 1 seed beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday night, putting him into the final four of every Grand Slam tournament this season. The French Open ...

More Burrow under center formations for Bengals

CINCINNATI (AP) — For years, the Cincinnati Bengals' offense has had Joe Burrow lining up in the shotgun at a high rate. Entering 2026, the Bengals are set up to have Burrow line up under center more than he has in years past. The Bengals had Burrow line up under center much more often ...

Browns’ Watson takes perfect 7-0 record against Jaguars

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson hasn't lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars as a starting quarterback. That might be one of the few things the Cleveland Browns have going for them heading into Sunday's opener. "This is 2026, man. So, I'm not going into this game looking at the 7-0 record ...

Three picks for Seahawks in 13-10 win over Patriots

SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win ...

Redemption for Geno Smith in return to Jets

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith will step on the field for the New York Jets in Tennessee on Sunday as an unexpected symbol. Of football perseverance, resilience and redemption. It's a far cry from how things ended in his disappointing first stint with the Jets, who once viewed him ...

To control weeds in your garden, late summer and early fall is the best time to make a difference

(THE CONVERSATION) As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season. Weeds can feel like an overwhelming management task as the summer species burst into flower and spread seeds. However, late summer and early fall is the single best time for weed control that lasts year-round. What gardeners do at this time of year will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives. As a professor of horticulture who is involved in teaching gardening skills to ...