Carlos Alcaraz can see path to title after reaching U.S. Open quarterfinals

Alcaraz downplayed expectations in the early rounds, with the tournament in New York marking his first competitive test since a wrist injury sidelined him for nearly five months.

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Kimi Antonelli burnishes F1 title credentials with victory at Italian Grand Prix

The drivers' standings leader started 19th on the grid because of an engine penalty, then defied conventional wisdom in a Formula 1 race by making pass after pass.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta thinks club can surpass level of title-winning squad

Arsenal and Manchester City are now the only two teams with a 100% record in the Premier League.

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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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