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NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal LOS ANGELES (AP) The NBA says it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre.

The probe will focus on ties between Leonard, the Clippers and a company called Aspiration Fund Adviser, LLC, which filed for bankruptcy this year.

It listed several creditors at that time, among them the Clippers (who were owed about $30 million) and a company called KL2 Aspire LLC that was owed $7 million.

Leonard is listed as the manager of that company in California filings.

Amanda Anisimova upsets Iga Swiatek at the U.S.

Open after 6-0, 6-0 loss to her in Wimbledon's final NEW YORK (AP) Amanda Anisimova has upset Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S.

Open quarterfinals less than two months after losing to the six-time Grand Slam champion in the Wimbledon final by a 6-0, 6-0 score.

The victory Wednesday allowed the No.

8-seeded Anisimova to reach her third major semifinal and first at Flushing Meadows.

Anisimova is a 24-year-old who was born in New Jersey and grew up in Florida.

The powerful strokes and poise Anisimova displayed in Arthur Ashe Stadium against No.

2 Swiatek the 2022 U.S.

Open champion were such a striking contrast to what happened at the All England Clubs Centre Court on July 12.

Jannik Sinner takes his US Open title defense into the semifinals by beating Musetti NEW YORK (AP) Jannik Sinner returned to the U.S.

Open semifinals by beating No.

10 Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the first all-Italian matchup in a mens major quarterfinal.

The No.

1 seed continued whats been an easy title defense and on Friday will face No.

25 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat No.

8 Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) earlier Wednesday.

Sinner is into his fifth straight Grand Slam semifinal and with a win Friday would reach the finals of all four majors this year.

He has won 26 consecutive matches in majors on hard courts.

That includes the past two Australian Open titles along with his triumph in New York a year ago.

Sinner was worried about more than his rackets when US Open fan tried to open his bag NEW YORK (AP) When a fan tried to grab Jannik Sinners bag after a U.S.

Open match, the defending champion wasnt just worried about losing some of his tennis equipment.

He says he looked right away because he doesn't just have rackets there.

Sinner says he also keeps his phone and wallet in the bag.

It was following his previous victory, in the fourth round on Monday night, that a fan attempted to open Sinners bag when the 24-year-old went over to the stands to give away a towel and pose for a photograph.

A member of the security staff quickly stopped the fan, and Sinner walked away from the crowd.

NBA moving closer to a US vs.

International format for the All-Star Game, AP source says The NBA is close to finalizing another new format for this seasons All-Star Game that would include two eight-man teams from the U.S.

and one eight-man team composed of international players squaring off in a round-robin tournament.

A person with knowledge of the plan spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the format has not been finalized.

The person says the leagues competition committee has reviewed details of the plan and reacted positively to the concept.

The league is about 70% American players and about 30% international.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, fighting an illness, has 2 hits after opting not to pitch vs.

Pirates PITTSBURGH (AP) Shohei Ohtani's next start on the mound is uncertain as he deals with a lingering illness.

The Los Angeles Dodgers star skipped his turn in the rotation on Wednesday night against Pittsburgh.

Manager Dave Roberts has not set a date for Ohtani's return to pitching.

Ohtani managed to play and had two hits in a 3-0 loss.

He has been dealing with a deep cough but continues to contribute on the field.

All-Star catcher Will Smith also exited the game with a hand contusion.

The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games.

Aaron Rodgers brushes off revenge narrative ahead of Steelers' season opener against Jets PITTSBURGH (AP) New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he's happy to be playing football this weekend.

The fact that it's against the New York Jets just happens to be a coincidence.

Rodgers signed with the Steelers in June and is excited about the new chapter.

The 41-year-old hasn't played since leading the Jets to a win over Miami in January to end the regular season.

Rodgers is confident in Pittsburgh's revamped offense, which includes new additions such as DK Metcalf and Jonnu Smith.

He praises the team's tight ends as the best he's worked with.

Felix Auger-Alissiame beats Alex de Minaur at the US Open and will face Sinner in the semifinals NEW YORK (AP) Felix Auger-Aliassime has eliminated Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) at the U.S.

Open to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal and second at Flushing Meadows.

The No.

25-seeded Auger-Aliassimes victory in Arthur Ashe Stadium included 22 aces.

One came when de Minaur was just one point from taking a two-set lead.

Auger-Aliassime's only other trip to the final four at a major came in New York in 2021 at age 21.

The Canadian will face No.

1 Jannik Sinner on Friday for a berth in the final.

No.

8 seed de Minaur dropped to 0-6 in major quarterfinals.

Koch family agrees to buy a 10% stake in the NFL's New York Giants, AP source says The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the NFLs New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal must be approved by owners.

Bloomberg was first to report the transaction at a valuation of $10 billion for the storied franchise.

That price would top the $6.05 billion Josh Harris' group paid to buy the Washington Commanders from former owner Dan Snyder in 2023.

The Mara and Tisch families remain the Giants' majority owners.

Cubs rookie Cade Horton doesn't mind early hook, even with a no-hitter going CHICAGO (AP) Chicago Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton has been almost unhittable since the All-Star break.

In fact, for the first five innings against Atlanta on Wednesday night, the 24-year-old right-hander didnt allow any hits at all to the Braves.

But then came manager Craig Counsells hard stop.

Once he reached 75 pitches, Horton got the hook.

Never mind that he issued just one walk on 10 pitches to Matt Olson the second batter of the game and then retired 14 in a row.

Ben Brown entered to start the sixth and kept Chicagos no-hit bid going until Ozzie Albies lined a single leading off the seventh.

That sparked a rally that led to Atlanta's 5-1 win..

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