Italy keeps World Cup hopes ticking over with 'crazy' 5-4 win over Israel

Italy had won its first game under new manager Gennaro Gattuso in a 5-0 home win over Estonia on Friday.

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LeBron James pens essay in Chinese state newspaper in sign of NBA revival

The People's Daily publication of James' essay highlights how the NBA's relationship with its most important market outside North America is close to being fully repaired.

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Carlos Alcaraz outshines rival Jannik Sinner to capture U.S. Open crown

Alcaraz will reclaim the world No. 1 ranking from Sinner, returning to the top spot for the first time since September 2023.

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Max Verstappen says Red Bull has taken step forward after winning Italian GP

Verstappen won nine races last year, after a record 19 of 22 in 2023, but Sunday was only his third during the current campaign in which McLaren has so far won 12.

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Japan bows out of Women's Rugby World Cup with comeback victory over Spain

Both sides were bidding for their first win of the tournament after defeats against world champion New Zealand and Ireland had ended their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.

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Orioles spoil Yoshinobu Yamamoto's no-hit bid with 2 outs in 9th, beat Dodgers

The former Orix Buffaloes star came within one out of throwing a no-hitter, but the Los Angeles Dodgers were still saddled with their fifth consecutive loss on Saturday.

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Japanese phenom Tokito Oda, 19, completes career Golden Slam at U.S. Open

Oda edged his Argentine doubles partner Gustavo Fernandez in the men's wheelchair singles final for his seventh Grand Slam title.

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