The ongoing madness at the U.S. Open, plus NFL win projections

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Rile up the crowd today. Every year, the U.S. Open is reliably fun. The crowds are electric, often becoming part of the spectacle. There is a fun, collegial atmosphere found nowhere else on the Grand Slam circuit. Upsets happen. New talents steal the show.  This year is no different. Last night, we saw Australian Open champion Madison Keys fall in a first-round stunner. Venus Williams, at 45 years old, created a little magic before...