The New York Jets have been dealt a major blow as quarterback Aaron Rodgers is likely to miss the rest of the season due to a torn left Achilles tendon. Zach Wilson, the team's second overall draft pick in 2021, will take over quarterback duties in Rodgers' absence. The Jets currently sit at 4-3 and will look to Wilson to lead them to the playoffs and fill the void left by the veteran quarterback.
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DraftKings has issued an apology after using the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks to promote betting on baseball and football games on the anniversary of the tragedy. The promotion was met with an outcry on social media and was subsequently removed. The incident has highlighted the need for companies to be mindful of the potential sensitivities of their promotions and to ensure that they are not exploiting tragic events for commercial gain.
Aaron Rodgers' debut with the New York Jets ended abruptly on Monday night after he was injured on his fourth snap of the game. X-rays showed no break, but he was replaced by Zach Wilson and the Jets will have to wait to see how long Rodgers will be out.
NBA star Kevin Porter Jr. has been taken into custody at the 17th Precinct in Midtown Manhattan, suspected of assaulting his girlfriend. Police responded to a 911 call at 6:45 a.m. at the Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza, where they found a 26-year-old woman with a laceration on her face. Porter is expected to be charged with assault and strangulation, and the investigation is ongoing.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia has won the 2023 U.S. Open men's singles final, tying Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 major titles. He beat Russian Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, becoming the oldest man to win the tournament in the open era. His victory puts him one major singles title in front of Serena Williams to become the first player to win 24 in the Open era and fortifies his status as the athlete with the most men's Grand Slam titles. Djokovic presented a master class on winning, his body never faltering, his resolve ice cold.
Michigan State University has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker following allegations of sexual harassment made public in a USA Today report. The university has launched an outside investigation into the allegations and a hearing is scheduled for October to determine if Tucker violated the school's sexual harassment and exploitation policy. The university is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment for all members of its community and is taking the allegations seriously.
Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned following accusations of sexual assault by Women's World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso. Prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion, and the scandal has sparked a national debate in Spain. Rubiales has yet to make an official statement on his resignation, and the federation is now looking for a new president to take his place.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia is set to play Daniil Medvedev of Russia in the U.S. Open final on Sunday, with Djokovic looking to become the most successful male tennis player in history with 23 Grand Slam singles titles. This marks the end of the Big Three era in men's tennis, with Djokovic having already won two more major titles at the Australian Open and French Open this year. The last American man to win the U.S. Open singles title was Andy Roddick in 2003.