Piastri extends championship lead after Norris breakdown at Dutch Grand Prix

Piastri led from pole to checkered flag at the Zandvoort circuit to stretch his lead over Norris to 34 points in the championship race.

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Japan's Yamaguchi cruises to third badminton world title

The Japanese fifth seed rarely looked troubled on court in Paris and needed just 37 minutes to add a third world title to her gold medals from 2021 and 2022.

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Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene

The twin tragedies sent shockwaves through Japanese boxing, with authorities scrambling to investigate and facing pressure to tighten safety.

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Norris needs 'some magic' to beat pole-sitter Piastri in Zandvoort

Piastri has a slender nine-point advantage over Norris but can hope to take that back into double digits at seaside Zandvoort, where overtaking is always tricky.

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Osaka shines to set up U.S. Open last-16 clash with Gauff

Osaka lit up Louis Armstrong Stadium in broad daylight, turning her third-round clash into a showcase of power and composure.

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Max Verstappen: Fan favorite but — for once — not race favorite for home GP

It is impossible to avoid Max Verstappen at Zandvoort during the Dutch Grand Prix. But for once, the Dutch start won't be the favorite at his home race.

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Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to Packers in blockbuster deal

The Packers sent three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark and first-round draft picks in 2026 and 2027 to the Cowboys in the blockbuster trade.

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Naomi Osaka shines on way to third round at U.S. Open

Osaka needed just 70 minutes to complete a lopsided win over Hailey Baptiste.

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Carlos Alcaraz cruises into second round at U.S. Open

Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the semifinals at Flushing Meadows if the draw follows the seedings.

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McLaren in driver's seat as Formula One heads to Max Verstappen's backyard

McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris, nine points behind after 14 of 24 races, have finished the last four races 1-2.

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Mondo Duplantis soars to fifth Diamond League crown

Duplantis, who improved on his own world record with a vault of 6.29 in Budapest two weeks ago, now has five Diamond League trophies.

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Naomi Osaka hoping to recapture old magic at U.S. Open

Osaka, a former world No. 1, has not gone beyond the last 32 of a Grand Slam since capturing the last of her four major titles at the 2021 Australian Open.

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Japan's equestrian team honors Olympic predecessor on Iwo Jima

Takeichi Nishi, known as Baron Nishi, was killed on Iwo Jima during World War II after capturing gold in show jumping at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.

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'Disappointing' Celtic fluffs Champions League chance in Kazakh shootout

Japan forward Daizen Maeda missed the decisive penalty.

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Baseball-hungry Netflix to carry World Baseball Classic in Japan

The news comes as Netflix is reportedly on the verge of entering the MLB fray by picking up the U.S. rights for the Home Run Derby

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Photographer sparks chaotic scenes at U.S. Open as fuming Daniil Medvedev exits

The USTA said the photographer was escorted from the court by U.S. Open security and that his credentials had been revoked.

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Ireland tops spirited Japan to open Women's Rugby World Cup campaign

Japan coach Lesley McKenzie was proud of the way her side stuck to its attacking game.

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Novak Djokovic overcomes blisters to get off to winning start at U.S. Open

Djokovic won 6-1, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 to launch his latest quest for a record 25th major title.

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Tommy Fleetwood earns first PGA Tour win and FedEx Cup at Tour Championship

The win came in Fleetwood's 164th career start on tour, which included 30 top-5 finishes.

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Argentina stuns All Blacks with historic 29-23 upset win

The Pumas were outscored three tries to two in Buenos Aires but replacement flyhalf Santiago Carreras landed three second-half penalties to push them clear.

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Fraser-Pryce aiming to end career in 'magnificent way' at Tokyo worlds

While Fraser-Pryce has struggled this season to hit the speeds she once did, she is in a bullish mood about the Sept. 13-21 worlds.

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MLB greats warn lockout or strike would derail sport's momentum

The current collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association expires next year.

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Blockbuster 'Sincaraz' rivalry ready to light up U.S. Open

Sinner will likely need to win in New York to ensure he remains world No. 1, while Alcaraz can reclaim top spot if he advances one round further than Sinner.

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England names strong side for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against U.S.

The Red Roses have lost only once in their past 58 matches — a defeat by New Zealand in the COVID-delayed 2022 World Cup final.

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Sho Tsuboi realizes ‘dream’ with Haas F1 test at Fuji Speedway

An impressive performance, which also coincides with Toyota’s modest return to F1, could signal the start of something more substantial.

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Errani and Vavassori fight back to retain US Open mixed doubles crown

The defending champions, who needed a wild card entry into the competition that prioritized singles rankings, relied on their veteran experience to outfox the Polish-Norwegian duo.

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Aging Djokovic out to turn back time in push for U.S. Open glory

Djokovic has placed all his chips on New York in what many see as his last realistic shot at Grand Slam glory.

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Seville leaves Lyles trailing in Lausanne as Hodgkinson wins again

Seville stormed to victory over Lyles in London last month, and it was almost a carbon copy performance in Switzerland.

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Colts name Daniel Jones QB1 as QB2 Anthony Richardson 'respects' call

Signed to a one-year, $14 million contract in the offseason, Jones joined the Colts to take part in an open competition for the job.

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Brazil nixes red World Cup jersey amid political outcry

The controversy emerged back in April in a press leak that the national side would don red shirts made by Nike for its away jersey in the World Cup next year.

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Isak says 'change' best for everyone after Newcastle trust broken

Liverpool has reportedly had a £110 million bid ($149 million) rejected for the 25-year-old, with Newcastle holding out for a British transfer record fee of up to £150 million.

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Nmecha penalty gets Leeds up and running on Premier League return

James Tarkowski's handball gave the hosts the opportunity to snatch victory six minutes from time.

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Home hero Piastri to have Australian F1 grandstand named after him

The naming of a grandstand is an honor typically reserved for sporting legends with a long line of achievements.

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Alcaraz and Swiatek clinch Cincinnati Open titles

World No.1 Jannik Sinner retired due to illness in the first set of the men's final.

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Ritsu Doan strikes twice in debut with Eintracht Frankfurt in German Cup win

Doan, who joined Frankfurt from Bundesliga rival Freiburg in the summer, scored in each half.

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Arsenal edges Manchester United at Old Trafford in season opener

The Gunners were far from impressive at Old Trafford but earned a huge three points thanks to a glaring error from United's stand-in goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

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All Blacks beat Argentina 41-24 to reclaim top world rank

Ahead 31-10 at the interval, New Zealand held off a second-half fightback from the Pumas in Cordoba and ultimately emerged as the victors by scoring six tries to three.

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Guardiola says one win does not signal that 'City are back'

Guardiola, whose once-mighty team stormed to four consecutive league titles before last season's shocking third-place finish, pleaded patience, saying that one win meant little.

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Thompson beats Lyles in Olympic final rematch in Silesia

Thompson blasted out of the blocks and never looked like being beaten while posting a time of 9.87 seconds, while Lyles ran strongly at the end.

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New gene tests system in disarray ahead of world championships in Tokyo

With the world championships in Tokyo looming, athletics federations are struggling to comply with new rules concerning gene tests for female athletes.

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Alcaraz survives to reach Cincinnati semis as Rybakina topples No. 1 Sabalenka

French Open champion Coco Gauff, meanwhile, succumbed to Jasmine Paolini in a day of upsets in the women's draw.

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Record-setting Armand Duplantis expects 'super-sick' worlds in Tokyo

The U.S.-born Swede has been in electric form, setting a 13th world record, of 6.29 meters, in Budapest on Tuesday.

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Recent deaths of Japanese boxers underline importance of emergency action plans

Such plans are crucial to minimize delays and increase a fighter’s chances of survival after sustaining a serious injury in the ring.

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Los Angeles Olympics to sell naming rights to venues in first

In a statement released on Thursday, LA28 organizers said the "landmark change" will apply to featured venues in support of the "largest commercial revenue raise in sports."

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Rory McIlroy balks at suggestion of being playing captain at future Ryder Cup

The U.S. Ryder Cup captain is Keegan Bradley, whose strong form in 2025 has the 39-year-old in 10th place in the qualification standings.

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PSG rallies late and beats Tottenham in shootout to win UEFA Super Cup

It is the first time PSG, or any French club, has lifted the Super Cup, as it takes its 2025 tally of trophies to five.

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Alcaraz eases past Medjedovic in Cincinnati before rain forces suspension

Monte Carlo and Rome champion Alcaraz next faces Italian Luca Nardi as he continues his bid for an eighth Masters 1000 title.

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Travis Kelce admits he 'slipped a little bit' given off-field pursuits

The certain future Pro Football Hall of Fame member says some of his celebrity activities have impacted his play.

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sued over $240 million Hawaii development

Ohtani and his agent allegedly "exploited their celebrity leverage to destabilize and ultimately dismantle Plaintiffs' role in the project ... for financial self-interest."

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Steely Sinner advances amid Cincinnati power-failure chaos

In the WTA event, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka fought through a three-hour battle to hold off an inspired Emma Raducanu.

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Kaoru Mitoma looks to build on Premier League success with Brighton

No Japanese player will be more essential for their team’s Premier League ambitions than Kaoru Mitoma.

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Crystal Palace upsets Premier League champion Liverpool to win Community Shield

Crystal Palace celebrated a win but saw midfielder Daichi Kamada leave with an injury.

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Pioneering female MLB umpire Jen Pawol makes debut behind plate

A day after her historic debut as the first woman to work as an umpire in an MLB contest, Pawol was behind the plate in another milestone effort.

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Mariners to honor Ichiro with statue at T-Mobile Park in 2026

The Seattle Mariners will unveil a statue of franchise legend Ichiro Suzuki at T-Mobile Park during the 2026 season.

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U.S. star Nathan Chen will not defend Olympic figure skating gold

Chen said that he will continue to pursue a medical career rather return to competition ahead of the Winter Olympics.

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Two Japanese boxers on same card die from brain injuries

Shigetoshi Kotari died on Friday and Hiromasa Urakawa on Saturday after being injured in their respective fights in Tokyo on Aug. 2.

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Dodgers top Jays in Clayton Kershaw-Max Scherzer showdown

Shohei Ohtani had three hits and scored twice for the Dodgers, who had dropped two of three.

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WNBA sex toy incidents linked to cryptocurrency group

The group has claimed that their memecoin's goal was to combat a "toxic" environment in the cryptocurrency world and insisted that its members did not "dislike women's sports.

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Naomi Osaka loses grip on lead in loss to Victoria Mboko in Canadian Open final

The loss extended Osaka's title drought; her last triumph came at the 2021 Australian Open.

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Cheer with caution: expert advises sports fans have game plan for extreme heat

The consequences of extreme heat exposure range from dehydration to heatstroke and even death.

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Resurgent Naomi Osaka books spot in Canadian Open final

Osaka will be playing for her first tour-level title since the 2021 Australian Open.

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Shohei Ohtani pitches and homers for 1,000th hit in Dodgers' loss to Cardinals

Ohtani joined newly minted Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki and Hideki Matsui as the only Japanese-born players to reach 1,000 hits in the major leagues.

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Son Heung-min 'here to win' after joining LAFC for record transfer fee

The 33-year-old will reportedly cost an MLS-record $26 million transfer fee.

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Fresh start for stable founded by legendary yokozuna Taiho

In a historically significant move, the Otake sumo stable will be taken over by someone without a direct connection to its founder.

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Shin returns to South Korea vowing to revitalize champions Ulsan

The 54-year-old has walked into a club attempting a rapid turnaround in the aftermath of a disappointing 13-month spell under predecessor Kim Pan-gon.

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Sizzling Osaka to face Tauson in WTA Canadian Open semis

Osaka seeks her eighth WTA-level title, and her first since a maternity leave comeback last year.

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England faces searching Ashes questions after India series thriller

One of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw on Monday as England suffered an agonizing six-run loss to India at the Oval.

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Yankees sign pitcher Kenta Maeda to minor league deal

Maeda, 37, was released by the Detroit Tigers after a rough opening month to the season.

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Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games

The United States will host the Olympics in Los Angeles in three years.

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Noah Lyles' win over rival Kenny Bednarek in 200 ends with staredown and shove

Lyles, the reigning Olympic 100-meter champion, will attempt to defend both his 100 and 200 crowns at the world championships in Japan.

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Naomi Osaka cruises into quarterfinals at Canadian Open

It is the first time Osaka has reached the last eight of a 1000-level event or Grand Slam since Doha in 2024.

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Leon Marchand and Summer McIntosh underline dominance on final day of worlds

Marchand and McIntosh won golds on the final day of competition.

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Miyu Yamashita shows nerves of steel to win Women's British Open

Yamashita's previous best performance in a major was a tie for second place at last year's Women's PGA Championship.

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Canadian teen Mboko stuns top-seeded Gauff in Montreal

The 18-year-old wild card saved all four break points she faced, and broke reigning French Open champion Gauff three times.

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Doncic embraces championship hopes after inking $165 million contract extension

Doncic, 26, arrived in Los Angeles in a stunning February trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks.

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Track star Sha'Carri Richardson arrested for suspected domestic violence in Seattle

Richardson withdrew from the 100-meter semifinals at the U.S. track championships in Eugene, Oregon, after participating in Thursday's heats.

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Sevastova topples Pegula as Osaka advances to fourth round in Montreal

Osaka is one match away from her first quarterfinal run at either a Grand Slam or WTA 1000 event since she returned from maternity leave at the start of 2024.

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