71 m. ago Carlos Alcaraz savours ‘best tournament’ of his career after claiming second US Open title

New No 1 dropped just one set on way to his sixth grand slam title‘This tournament I saw that I can play really consistent,’ he saysCarlos Alcaraz described his US Open title run as the best tournament of his career after he defeated his rival Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in New York to win his sixth grand slam title.Alcaraz’s victory caps off an incredible five-month run for the 22-year-old, who has reached the final of his last eight tournaments, winning six titles including the French Open and US Open. While many of Alcaraz’s previous triumphs included numerous five-set battles and dramatic comebacks – such as his recovery from triple match point down to defeat Sinner over five sets in Paris – this was by far the most efficient tournament of his career. Alcaraz dropped just one set in his seven matches and he lost his serve just three times in the entire tournament. Continue reading...

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96 m. ago 'SNL 50,' Kendrick Lamar and the Grammy and Oscar telecasts win at Creative Arts Emmys

The Grammys and Oscars have won Emmys at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards

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1 hour ago MTV VMAs 2025 WINNERS: Lady Gaga UPSETS Taylor Swift as she earns coveted Artist of the Year as awards kick off

The 39- year-old performer earned the major win as they upset megastar Taylor Swift in the coveted Artist of the Year category at the star-studded award show on Sunday night.

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1 hour ago Carlos Alcaraz produces ‘perfect’ performance to defeat Jannik Sinner and win second US Open title

Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win second US Open, his sixth grand slam title and reclaim World No 1

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2 h. ago Tom Phillips shooting: NZ police search for children after fugitive father shot dead by police – latest updates

Fugitive father who has been on the run with his children for four years was shot by police after an attempted burglary of a building in Piopio, authorities sayFull report: Tom Phillips shot dead after attempted burglary, NZ police confirmThe mother of the three children has said she is “deeply relieved” the situation is over but is also saddened by what happened today.The woman, who gave only her first name, Cat, said in a statement to New Zealand broadcaster RNZ that she looked forward to welcoming her missing children home.We are deeply relieved that for our tamariki [children] this ordeal has come to an end. They have been dearly missed every day for nearly four years, and we are looking forward to welcoming them home with love and care.At the same time, we are saddened by how events unfolded today. Our hope has always been that the children could be returned in a peaceful and safe way for everyone involved. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Barcelona's teenage superstar Lamine Yamal gives teasing update on his love life in dressing room video amid claims he had 'split from Argentinian rapper girlfriend, 25, after just 13 days'

Lamine Yamal offered a subtle answer to weeks of speculation about his private life in the moments after Spain's emphatic win over Turkey.

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3 h. ago Ukraine star shares harrowing footage of his flat being bombed during a Russian drone attack

Ukraine midfielder Georgiy Sudakov has shared a video showing the harrowing ordeal his family endured when his apartment in Kyiv was bombed with his wife and child inside.

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4 h. ago Women’s Rugby World Cup roundup: France blitz South Africa to set up Ireland quarter

Emilie Boulard and Joanna Grisez score two tries eachItaly score 12 tries in one-sided win over BrazilFrance enjoyed a one-sided 57-10 victory over South Africa at Franklin’s Gardens to take top spot in Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool D, scoring nine tries with two each for Emilie Boulard and Joanna Grisez. They will take on Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter next Sunday in the last eight.The scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus earned a second straight player of the match award for orchestrating France’s highest score over the Springbok Women in front of a sellout crowd of 15,000. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: US Open result as Alcaraz wins thrilling final to reclaim World No 1

Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win second US Open, his sixth grand slam title and reclaim World No 1

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5 h. ago Eberechi Eze: My time to shine is now following return to Arsenal

Eze started for England in Saturday’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Andorra.

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5 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz powers past Jannik Sinner in four sets to win US Open

Spaniard wins final 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4Alcaraz new world No 1 after victoryWhen Carlos Alcaraz is fully focused and his impossibly complete game is in full flow, nothing in the world can stop him. As he has spent the early years of his career collecting major titles at a breathless pace, this has been clear for a long time. On the biggest stage in tennis, he reinforced the sentiment with a stupendous performance against his greatest rival, completely outplaying Jannik Sinner, the No 1 and defending champion, to lift his second US Open title with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win.At the end of the most spectacular summer of his career, Alcaraz will replace Sinner as world No 1, returning to the top ranking for the first time in two years. The 22-year-old also continues to mark himself as one of the greatest ever young players: he is the second-youngest man in the Open era to earn six grand slam titles, trailing only Björn Borg. He is also already the fourth man to win multiple grand slam title...

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5 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to win US Open and land SIXTH Grand Slam title

Carlos Alcaraz ran away with the US Open men's singles final, getting the better of Jannik Sinner in four sets after a devastating performance at Flushing Meadows

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5 h. ago Emotional Luke Humphries feeling 'dangerous' again after sealing Czech hat

World No.1 feels the love of the Prague punters as he charges to an eighth Euro Tour win of his career

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6 h. ago NFL roundup: Rodgers’s four TDs help Steelers to thrilling win in return to Jets

QB secures 34-32 win against former teamDaniel Jones stars in Colts debut as Dolphins crushedAaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes in his Steelers debut, leading Pittsburgh to an enthralling victory over the New York Jets. Chris Boswell kicked a go-ahead 60-yard field goal with just over a minute remaining. The Jets, who lost in coach Aaron Glenn’s debut, had a chance to drive for a potential winning field goal when they got the ball back with 56 seconds remaining. On fourth-and-three, Justin Fields connected with Garrett Wilson for what could have been a first down – but Jalen Ramsey smacked into the Jets receiver, who couldn’t hold on to the ball. Fields, also playing against his former team, ran for two touchdowns and threw for another. Rodgers was 22 of 30 for 244 yards with four TD passes. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Joel Dommett braced for outcry if Gary Lineker beats Ant and Dec to win NTA gong

Joel Dommett has revealed he is braced for drama if Gary Lineker beats Ant and Dec at the National Television Awards on Wednesday. The host thinks there would be a big reaction if the duo's 23-year run came to an end

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7 h. ago Steve Clarke teases Scotland team news as he expresses sympathy for Tartan Army and avoids distraction

Head coach knows how tough closed-door game is for supporters

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7 h. ago Rory McIlroy savours home win after thrilling Irish Open playoff victory

World No 2 edges out Lagergren at third extra hole‘I’m so lucky I get to do this in front of these people’Rory McIlroy savoured “a pretty cool year” after adding a second Irish Open title to his Masters win. The world No 2 completed the career grand slam with his triumph at Augusta in April, and on Sunday he added to that by winning his home open for the second time with a thrilling playoff victory against Joakim Lagergren.McIlroy had to eagle the 72nd hole just to take it to a playoff after Lagergren’s own stunning eagle at the 16th. After the first two extra holes were tied in birdie fours, Lagergren found the water hazard third time around to allow McIlroy to win it with two putts. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago England boss Thomas Tuchel reveals Harry Kane stance ahead of World Cup 2026

The 32-year-old moved level on 108 caps with Bobby Moore in Saturday’s 2-0 qualification win against Andorra

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8 h. ago Woman helped mum with crying son then 'snatched him and claimed 'he's mine'

A mother and her young son were allegedly subjected to a frightening ordeal at an airport check-in after another woman snatched the child and refused to give him back, insisting that, 'God told her to do it'

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8 h. ago Jacob Bethell: I felt ‘goosebumps’ with ton as England clinched record ODI win

A winning margin of 342 stretched the existing world record by 25 runs and extended England’s previous best by exactly 100.

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