Djokovic and Gauff steam into U.S. Open semifinals

Novak Djokovic charged into his 13th U.S. Open semifinal on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz, while home favorite Coco Gauff stayed on track for her first Grand Slam title.

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Suzuki and Yoshida each hit their 15th home run of MLB season

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki set a career high with his 15th home run of the major league season and Masataka Yoshida matched it with the 15th homer of his rookie season for the Boston Red Sox, as the Japanese players helped their respective teams to wins on Monday.

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First-timers Chile not at Rugby World Cup 'to take photos'

Chile embarks on its first Rugby World Cup on Saturday with a sense of excitement and a determination not to play the tourist.

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Coco Gauff ends Caroline Wozniacki's comeback tour at U.S. Open

Teenager Coco Gauff ended Caroline Wozniacki's U.S. Open comeback with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory to reach the quarterfinals on Sunday.

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Japan's veterans prepare to scale Everest again at Rugby World Cup

Japan coach Jamie Joseph said that despite "a mass of problems," his team was preparing to scale Mount Everest at the Rugby World Cup.

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Masataka Yoshida ends home run drought as Red Sox top Royals

Masataka Yoshida ended a 12-game home run drought and sparked the Boston Red Sox to a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals with a three-run blast on Sunday.

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Canada knocks defending champion Spain out of Basketball World Cup

Canada dumped defending champion Spain out of the Basketball World Cup in the second round on Sunday, while Italy, Serbia and tournament sensation Latvia also advanced to the quarterfinals.

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