Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to capture first U.S. Open crown

An ankle injury threatened to derail her campaign, but she overcame those concerns to earn her a third Grand Slam crown.

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‘Desperate’ Sabalenka books U.S. Open title clash with Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka was simply unstoppable in a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she also beat Jessica Pegula in 2024 and 2025.

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Japanese baseball’s all-time hit king Isao Harimoto dies at 86

Harimoto, who finished his career with 3,085 hits and is the only player in NPB history to reach 3,000, died at a Tokyo hospital on Wednesday.

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U.S. Open organizers facing fresh scrutiny over late-night finishes

The tension between spectacle and scheduling was laid bare again on Tuesday after a string of marathon contests pushed play deep into the early hours of Wednesday.

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Surge in sumo popularity not driven by stars of the sport

Sumo is enjoying another popularity boom, but unlike past eras, the surge has little to do with its biggest stars and far more with inbound tourism.

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Pegula sets up Sabalenka rematch for third successive U.S. Open semi

The victory was Jessica Pegula's 50th of the season.

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Dodgers hold Ohtani out of lineup again

Shohei Ohtani was out of the Dodgers' starting lineup for the fifth time in six games on Tuesday as Los Angeles played host to the Cincinnati Reds.

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