Naomi Osaka survives stiff test from teenager in third round of U.S. Open

Osaka improved to 7-0 since tennis resumed after a hiatus of more than five months because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lionel Messi staying with Barcelona in order to avoid fight with club

Messi made it clear that he wasn't happy with club president Josep Bartomeu, saying the club official didn't keep his word to let him leave ...

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Ritsu Doan set for loan to promoted Arminia Bielefeld

London – Japan winger Ritsu Doan is set to make a loan move from PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch first division to Bundesliga outfit Arminia ...

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Premier League cuts off Chinese broadcaster over payments

England’s Premier League terminated its lucrative broadcast agreement in China, a move that could exacerbate the financial fallout one of the world’s most-watched sporting competitions ...

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Ivan Provorov lifts Flyers past Islanders in 2OT to force Game 7

Philadelphia evened the series on an emotional night that included the return of Oskar Lindblom after his battle with bone cancer.

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Paralympic hopefuls skip national championships over COVID risk

Many of Japan's top para athletes are staying away from the event over fears that infections could lead to even more severe illnesses.

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Serena Williams advances to third round of U.S. Open; Andy Murray crashes out

The younger Williams sister stayed on track for her 24th Grand Slam singles title, but former world No. 1 Murray could not keep up with ...

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