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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Ohtani returns to lineup as Dodgers dump Reds

Ohtani went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts after sitting out the previous four games because of left knee, right biceps and neck discomfort.

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Rybakina thumps Osaka to reach U.S. Open quarters

The flawless victory for Elena Rybakina, who won this year's Australian Open, booked a last-eight clash with Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen.

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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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