Author: ESPN 94.7

Venus Williams accepted a wild-card invitation to play singles at this month’s DC Open, which would be the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s first tournament in more than a year. Read More

Yankees LHP Carlos Rodon, 32, will replace teammate Max Fried on the AL All-Star roster. Rodon entered Friday with a 9-6 record and a 3.30 ERA through 19 starts. Read More

Amanda Anisimova upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Thursday to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career. Read More

49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson pleaded no contest this week to a misdemeanor DUI charge and was sentenced to three years’ probation. Read More

Lloyd Howell Jr. joined the firm in March 2023, three months before the NFLPA hired him to be the players’ chief representative in relations with the league. Read More