Monday's A.M. Hot Clicks: Whitney Johns;The Year's Last Tennis Major
Serena Seeking History at the U.S. Open Again
Serena Williams returns to the U.S. Open this week, not with the first grand slam in 27 years on the line this time, but rather a chance to surpass Steffi Graf for the most grand slam titles of all time. Four of the five SI tennis writers who were asked for their opinions predicted someone other than Serena will win. ...Check out SI.com's analysis of the men's draw and the women's draw. ... Here's what to expect on the first day. ... Beyond the favorites, here are six players who could make a run at the titles. Gallery: The 100 best photos from the 2015 U.S. Open.
All's Well that End(s)well
A team made up of New York kids won the Little League World Series for the first time since 1964 as Endwell lived up to its town's name by edging South Korea 2-1. Your guess is as good as ours as to whether any of this year's crew will join this list of Major Leaguers who once played in the Series?
T-Minus Preseason Week 3 and Counting
With the NFL season almost upon, and fantasy leagues ramping up, here are some lessons gleaned from Week 3 of the preseason. If you haven't drafted yet or still have other drafts to master, here's a handy draft kit that could do you wonders.
Whitney Johns: Lovely Lady of the Day
Fitness trainer, competitor and model Whitney Johns is today's lovely lady. (Click here for full-size version.)
Move Over, Nyquist
Remember These Names
Ten freshmen football players who could impact the college football playoff race.
Odds & Ends
This glitch in Madden '17 has gamers upset ... The dozen VMA moments everyone is still talking about, including the appearance by the Final Five (sans Gabby Douglas) ... Colin Kaepernick says he'll continue to sit for the national anthem until there's significant change ... First the Dodgers demoted Yasiel Puig to the minors. Now they've put the polarizing outfielder on waivers ... Michael Phelps reveals what song he was listening to when he became a meme ... Netflix titles on their way in and out in September.
Uh, oh. Tony Romo is trending again
You Gotta Watch This
Paige VanZandt calls her knockdown move in Saturday's bout, "Kick the Can"
Summer of Swim Festival
SI held it's inaugural Summer of Swim Festival Sunday on Coney Island and a fun time was had by all. Gallery:
Summer of Swim Music & Fan Festival
ICYMI: Brittany Spears is Back
After a decade away from the Video Music Awards stage, the controversial singer made her return appearance Sunday night and fizzled, according to the L.A. Times.
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