3 American Men Reach US Open Quarterfinals & Rams Season Opener Preview

For the first time since 1995, three American men — Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, and Alex Michelsen — have reached the US Open quarterfinals. It feels like a milestone moment for American tennis. Now they're chasing history: no American man has won on home soil since Andy Roddick in 2003. On the women's side, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, and 2023 champion Coco Gauff make up the most US women's quarterfinalists since 2017.Meanwhile, the Rams and 49ers are set to make history in the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Australia. The matchup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground features a Super Bowl-style atmosphere, Sean McVay's unique travel strategy, the Rams' "guinea pig" travel experiment, and the possibility of Aaron Donald making his return after coming out of retirement. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff.And, fast-food workers in Los Angeles could soon have more control over when and how they work. The City Council is weighing a proposal that would require restaurants to give workers more notice regarding scheduling, and would also give workers paid training on labor rights. Supporters say this could make a huge difference for workers to plan for child care, medical appointments, and other responsibilities. But the restaurant industry says it could raise costs for businesses.Read more at https://www.latimes.com