The Cleveland Guardians’ unexpected push for the postseason is turning heads and cash registers. Bars, restaurants, merch shops and hotels across the city report higher foot traffic and sales as fans gather to cheer. Analysts say the baseball buzz could add millions to the local economy before the season even ends.
Marc-Andre Fleury will sign a professional tryout with the Penguins for a ceremonial return, practice with the team, and play one period in a preseason game vs. Columbus. The retired three-time Stanley Cup winner, second all-time in NHL goalie wins, calls it a full-circle goodbye in Pittsburgh. He remains retired and will not join the regular-season roster.
Felix Auger-Aliassime reached his second US Open semifinal after beating Alex de Minaur, capping a run that included wins over three seeds. He then pushed world No. 1 Jannik Sinner to four sets, a sharp turn from their lopsided Cincinnati match a month earlier. The performance marks a clear revival for the 25-year-old Canadian, arriving just weeks before his wedding plans.