8 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka sweeps aside Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title

Sabalenka overcomes American 6-3, 7-6 (3)World No 1 clinches fourth grand slam titleAfter such a bittersweet season filled with near-misses and heartbreak at the final hurdle, Aryna Sabalenka returned to the US Open final with one final chance to win the grand slam title she felt she was owed.Such an occasion could have been the source of more anxiety and stress, another reason for her to fall apart, but Sabalenka’s increasingly legendary career has been driven by her ability to learn from her losses, no matter how painful they are. This time, the No 1’s nerves perfectly held up under pressure as she maintained her composure during a late surge from Amanda Anisimova before closing her US Open title defence with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Mum who 'abducted' Brit boy, 3, from Marbella breaks silence with cryptic post

Anastasiia Chikina, 32, is believed to have taken her British toddler Oliver Pugh from Spain to Russia - as the three-year-old's father claimed 'she devised a plan to secure primary custody'

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50 h. ago Eagles squeeze past Cowboys as Carter ejected for spitting on Prescott six seconds into season

Dallas Cowboys 20-24 Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia DT thrown out after confrontationThe defending Super Bowl champions got their title defence off to a winning start as they beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 in the NFL season opener on Thursday night.But the game may well be remembered for an incident before a play had even been made from scrimmage. Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected just six seconds after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Liverpool vs Arsenal Premier League prediction, odds and betting offer

The title contenders go head-to-head at Anfield as Liverpool look to get the upperhand in their title defence against Arsenal

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9 d. ago Merab Dvalishvili explains sensational plan to secure fourth UFC title defence of the year

Dvalishvili has already retained his belt twice this year, and a third successful defence could set up another in late 2025

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9 d. ago Justin Gaethje’s manager provides Ilia Topuria fight update amid UFC 322 reports

Topuria’s first title defence as lightweight champion has been the subject of intense speculation

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1 week ago Paddy Pimblett brutally snubbed as Ilia Topuria's next UFC fight is leaked

Ilia Topuria's first title defence has been leaked and it will not be against Paddy Pimblett after the Englishman confronted the Georgian-Spanish fighter

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2 w. ago Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne score as Napoli begin title defence with win

In Germany, Erik ten Hag’s first league game as Bayer Leverkusen boss ended in defeat after they were beaten 2-1 by Hoffenheim.

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2 w. ago Pollard shines as South Africa bounce back to beat Australia in Rugby Championship

South Africa 30-22 AustraliaSpringboks avenge shock defeat by WallabiesHandré Pollard put in a commanding performance at fly-half as a more pragmatic South Africa beat Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship Test in Cape Town on Saturday to reignite the defence of their title.Australia had stunned the world champion Springboks 38-22 in their competition opener in Johannesburg the previous weekend as the hosts tried to play an expansive game-plan with ball in hand and were picked off.More to follow Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak, Marc Guehi, Rodrygo and more

Liverpool are expected to engage in a recruitment drive ahead of next season’s Premier League title defence

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2 w. ago Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi tip revealed as Crystal Palace eye replacement

Liverpool made a winning start to their Premier League title defence but Arne Slot's team might not quite be done in the transfer market with some key targets remaining

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2 w. ago Government’s deal with Iraq to return illegal migrants will ‘deter small boat arrivals’, says Starmer – UK politics live

Prime minister says ‘strengthened partnership with Iraq will secure our borders’ as more councils in England plan to challenge asylum hotelsTrain fares in England are now expected to rise by a higher-than-expected 5.8% next year, causing concern among passenger groups.Rail ticket increases are usually calculated by adding one percentage point to July’s inflation reading on the retail prices index (RPI), which came in 0.2 points above forecasts on Wednesday at 4.8%. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Meet Colin Cummings: US air force officer and greatest air hockey player of all time

The Hawaii-based Cummings is hoping to parlay his family’s air hockey dynasty into a better future for the sportAbout an hour before our scheduled chat, Colin Cummings accompanies his polite request to delay with a photograph of an image familiar to parents worldwide, a grizzling newborn strapped to his front, resolutely refusing to succumb to her morning nap.Cummings has gone about this week’s defence of his air hockey world title rather differently to his many others. Partly, that is thanks to baby Clara’s arrival a couple of months ago, which has dominated most of the summer. The rest of it has been dictated by a job relocation to Hawaii where he has been given a three-year posting as a personnel officer in the US air force. The air hockey table at his Oahu home represents the only professional-style playing surface in the whole multi-island state. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘I went from world champ to mopping floors’: Colin Cummings, the greatest air hockey player of all time

The Hawaii-based Cummings is hoping to parlay his family’s air hockey dynasty into a better future for the sportAbout an hour before our scheduled chat, Colin Cummings accompanies his polite request to delay with a photograph of an image familiar to parents worldwide, a grizzling newborn strapped to his front, resolutely refusing to succumb to her morning nap.Cummings has gone about this week’s defence of his air hockey world title rather differently to his many others. Partly, that is thanks to baby Clara’s arrival a couple of months ago, which has dominated most of the summer. The rest of it has been dictated by a job relocation to Hawaii where he has been given a three-year posting as a personnel officer in the US air force. The air hockey table at his Oahu home is the only professional-style playing surface in the whole multi-island state. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arne Slot handed major Liverpool boost during Alexander Isak transfer saga

Liverpool's Premier League title defence is up and running after their 4-2 victory over Bournemouth but there are areas of concern that need to be ironed out before their trip to Newcastle

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2 w. ago Man United stars support Marcus Rashford after Barcelona debut amid 'unhappy' Hansi Flick verdict

Marcus Rashford debuted for Barcelona in Mallorca on Saturday night as a second-half substitute as the Catalan club started their LaLiga title defence with a win

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3 w. ago Marcus Rashford makes Barcelona debut and Harry Kane lifts silverware in Germany

Rashford was a second-half substitute as Barca started their LaLiga title defence with victory.

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3 w. ago Trump to back ceding of Ukrainian territory to Russia as part of peace deal

Details of post-summit call were leaked in which US president supports plan for Kyiv to give up Donbas regionDonald Trump will back a plan to cede unoccupied Ukrainian territory to Russia to secure an end to the war between the two countries, it was reported on Saturday, after details of his post-summit call with European leaders leaked out.Trump told European leaders that he believed a peace deal could be negotiated if the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, agreed to give up the Donbas region, which Russian invaders have not been able to seize in over three years of fighting, the New York Times reported, citing to two senior European officials. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Trump reportedly to back ceding of Ukrainian territory to Russia as part of peace deal

Details of post-summit call were leaked in which US president supports plan for Kyiv to give up Donbas regionDonald Trump will back a plan to cede unoccupied Ukrainian territory to Russia to secure an end to the war between the two countries, it was reported on Saturday, after details of his post-summit call with European leaders leaked out.Trump told European leaders that he believed a peace deal could be negotiated if the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, agreed to give up the Donbas region, which Russian invaders have not been able to seize in over three years of fighting, the New York Times reported, citing to two senior European officials. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jamie Carragher fumes despite Liverpool win and points finger at star who was 'shocking'

Liverpool got their Premier League title defence off to a winning start by beating Bournemouth 4-2 but Jamie Carragher wasn't happy with his former club's lack of control

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