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Alexandra Eala became the Philippines’ first Grand Slam junior champion at the US Open on Saturday, using her “idol” Rafael Nadal for inspiration.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With two Ohio State starting receivers sidelined with injuries, Marvin Harrison Jr. got another prime chance to shine on a team loaded with great wideouts. Harrison, the son of a former NFL star, caught three touchdown passes from C.J. Stroud as the No. 3 Buckeyes beat Arkansas State 45-12 on Saturday. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming unavailable, Harrison became Stroud’s go-to guy, grabbing a career-high seven passes for 184 yards, including a pair of in-stride 42-yard touchdowns in the first half, and a leaping, 30-yard scoring grab with two defenders draped on him in the third quarter.

The three touchdown-favorite Crimson Tide trailed the Longhorns 16-10 in the fourth quarter, but Bryce Young and Co. fought back to avoid a monumental upset.

Pressure by Texas has made Young uncomfortable in the pocket, recording two sacks for a loss of 15 yards. The Longhorns recorded nine hurries which forced Young to scramble at times or force ill-advised throws. Young showed flashes of his Heisman potential leading Alabama to a crucial touchdown in the fourth quarter using both his legs and his arms to buy time and find Jahmyr Gibbs in the end zone.

Sometimes, it can be hard to remember while watching Carlos Alcaraz compete at the U.S. Open that he is just 19. “He obviously gave me a good beating,” said Ruud, who is coached by his father, former professional player Christian Ruud.

The Phillies have several tired arms with just 24 regular-season games to go, but the pitching staff is getting healthier.

Arkansas football struggled with penalties but dominated in the running game despite a thin secondary in its win over South Carolina.

Follow the Columbus Dispatch Ohio State reporters live as the Buckeyes face Arkansas State at Ohio Stadium.