Naomi Osaka battles past Elise Mertens to reach fourth round

Osaka looked to be on course for an easy win after ‌the ‌first set but was dragged into a battle in the third set, where she ​had to fight through an Achilles issue.

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Red-hot Japan sets 3-point records in win over Mali to open FIBA Women’s World Cup

Akatsuki Japan shot 57.1% from the 3-point line and set a World Cup record by making 20 from deep. 

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FIFA accuses UEFA of running ‘smear campaign’ against Gianni Infantino

Infantino, up for reelection for a fourth term in March 2027, has been criticized since tabling the now-abandoned proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.

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Naomi Osaka regroups to push past Katerina Siniakova at U.S. Open

The 13th seed reclaimed her composure with a bathroom break before the third set at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Kirk Cousins to begin season as Raiders’ starting quarterback

Cousins beats out 2026 No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza for the starting job.

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Caitlin Clark embraces global spotlight ahead of World Cup debut

The 24-year-old has become one of the most recognizable athletes in the U.S., attracting millions of followers on social media and helping drive interest in the women's game.

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NBA hits Clippers and Steve Ballmer with historic punishments in cap circumvention case

The NBA's investigation, conducted independently over the course of a year, "found a pattern of misconduct and multiple significant rules violations by the Clippers organization."

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