Stevenson: Fernandez is 'a lightweight boxer taking out heavyweights'

ESPN analyst and 1999 Wimbledon semi-finalist Alexandra Stevenson joins Mark Roe to talk about Saturday’s Leylah Annie Fernandez / Emma Raducanu final and what she expects from the Canadian.

Raducanu's run grips Great Britain, but has it been too easy?

Emma Raducanu’s run from qualifying to the US Open final has gripped Great Britain. "It's almost like no one else exists these days," said British journalist Simon Cambers. "She's front and centre everywhere." The 18-year-old hasn’t lost a set so there is one lingering question. "She’s not been involved in a dogfight,” noted Cambers. "If she gets in a battle can she dig deep? I think she probably can."

'She's taken a lot of body blows': Team Fernandez deals with fatigue factor

After four straight three-set matches, there is concern fatigue may be a factor for 19-year-old Leylah Annie Fernandez. "She's taken a lot of body blows and we have to be careful about how we approach tomorrow," said dad/coach Jorge Fernandez, who is considering using Muhammad Ali's rope-a-dope strategy as a motivational tool.

'I doubted every day': Jorge Fernandez on chasing 'a crazy dream'

Laval teenager Leylah Annie Fernandez has been full of self-belief at the US Open this year, but the journey to this point has been far from easy. "Every day I doubted, because you have no idea how hard it is," admitted coach/dad Jorge Fernandez. "Only now do we benefit from a financial reward that’s eliminating any problems."

WATCH LIVE: Kansas vs. (17) Coastal Carolina

The Kansas Jayhawks are on the road as they visit No. 17 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers as both teams try for a 2-0 start to the season. Watch the action LIVE NOW on TSN2 and TSN Direct.

Bama highlights NCAA action on TSN2

The No.1 team in the country, Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide, highlight the slate of NCAA action on TSN2 this weekend. You'll also get a look at No.21 Utah as they take on old rivals BYU. ​You can catch all of the action on TSN2, the TSN app, streaming on TSN Direct and on TSN.ca.

Could Harbaugh be running out of time in Michigan?

Jim Harbaugh is entering his seventh season as Michigan head coach. But coming off a 2-4 COVID-shortened season, could his time in Ann Arbor be running out? Farhan Lalji and Dave Naylor discuss.

Lalji on Alabama: 'This program is the definition of reload instead of rebuild'

Alabama's Week 1 performance was nothing short of dominant as they put up 44 points against the University of Miami. TSN's Farhan Lalji and Dave Naylor discuss Alabama's quarterback Bryce Young and Brampton Ont. native John Metchie, and how Young's performance will set the stage for Metchie.

Saban sounds off on Alabama's lack of intensity

Nick Saban is frustrated with his team's intensity after a lackluster practice following Alabama's win against Miami.

Parise officially agrees to contract with Islanders

Zach Parise has officially agreed to a contract with the New York Islanders, the team announced on Friday. The 37-year-old became an unrestricted free agent earlier in the offseason when the Minnesota Wild bought out the final four years of his contract.

Wickenheiser takes the lead at Leafs development camp

Maple Leafs’ senior director of player development Hayley Wickenheiser has had to be mindful of the impact that COVID-19 related shutdowns have had on the 39 young players participating in Toronto’s annual rookie session. The focus during the next few days, Kristen Shilton writes, will be on “a little less thinking, and a little more playing and competing” so team staff can assess where each player is at in terms of their “full package” of skills.

Kristen Shilton

Grading the defencemen on Canada's NHL teams

On Tuesday, Travis Yost began a position-by-position preview of the seven Canadian clubs, grading out the centre position for every team. Today, he focuses on the defencemen.

Travis Yost

Backes retires after signing one-day contract with Blues

The St. Louis Blues announced on Thursday that they have signed forward David Backes to a one-day contract and he is retiring as a member of the team where he played most of his 15-year NHL career.

Free Agent Signing Tracker

Tebow shuts down Stephen A.'s take on Cowboys

Stephen A. Smith and Tim Tebow disagree on what to make of the Cowboys' 31-29 loss to the Buccaneers.

Mahomes or Tyreek? Stephen A. and Kelce debate NFL's most exciting player

Travis Kelce joins Stephen A. Smith to talk about the most exciting player in football between Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill.

Stephen A.: Cam brought Pats release on himself

Stephen A. Smith says Cam Newton's lack of reliability played a large part in his release from the Patriots.

Cam opens up on why he thinks he was released by Patriots

Cam Newton says he would've indirectly been a distraction through "his aura" after the Patriots named Mac Jones the starter.

Bryant cheered in Wrigley return, Giants win fifth in row

Kris Bryant drew a pair of standing ovations in his return to Wrigley Field, then Evan Longoria and Brandon Belt homered in the seventh inning to send the San Francisco Giants over the Chicago Cubs 6-1 Friday for their fifth straight win.