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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