AP Top Sports News at 6:10 p.m. EDT

Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practiceNFL complains about changes by Nielsen to TV ratings measurementsJames Harden agrees to 3-year, $97-million contract to remain with Cavaliers, AP sources sayCarlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open titleStates pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgetsSEC desperate to end 3-year championship drought. Will Alabama, Georgia, LSU or Texas come through?The playbook for college sports revenue is expanding from logos and fees to entertainment districtsUS Open singles champions to earn a record $5.5 million, total player compensation up 20%Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final of 2027 Women's World CupBoston Brui