Sinner downs ailing Draper to reach US Open final
NEW YORK : Italian top seed Jannik Sinner took down ailing Briton Jack Draper 7-5 7-6(3) 6-2 to reach the U.S. Open final on Friday, overcoming muggy conditions at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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"Un-Australian": Australia Swimming Coach Sacked For Supporting Another Team
Swimming Australia on Friday sacked a member of its Olympic coaching staff, saying he caused serious reputational damage by supporting a rival South Korean athlete racing against his countrymen. Coach Michael Palfrey caused a stir when he said he hoped Kim Woo-min -- who he coached at one point -- would win the men's 400m freestyle instead of two Australians. Head coach Rohan Taylor said Palfrey's actions were "un-Australian", but the team did not sack him at the time because it would be too disruptive.
Ostapenko and Kichenok win US Open women's doubles title
NEW YORK :Latvian Jelena Ostapenko and Ukraine's Lyudmyla Kichenok won the women's doubles crown at the U.S. Open with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Chinese-French pairing Zhang Shaui and Kristina Mladenovic on Friday.
Paris 2024: Barry McClements sets PB in fifth-place S9 100m butterfly final finish
Barry McClements narrowly missed out on a medal as he finished fifth in the men's S9 100m butterfly final at the 2024 Paralympic Games.
Roglic reclaims red jersey after ascent to Vuelta stage 19 victory
:A strategic breakaway on the final gruelling ascent in the mountains of northern Spain secured Slovenian Primoz Roglic victory in stage 19 of the Vuelta a Espana, as well as the leader's red jersey, on Friday.
Winningest American-born tennis players: Williams, Sampras - ESPN
The 2024 US Open will have its first American player in the men's final since Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer in 2006. Following their semifinal match on Friday, either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe will try to become the first American man to win the competition since Roddick in 2003.
Musheer Khan Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar In Elite List With Big Duleep Trophy Debut Knock
Musheer Khan impressed everyone as the India B batter scored a brilliant 181 on his Duleep Trophy debut during the match against India A on Friday. Musheer faced 373 deliveries and his knock comprised of 16 fours and 5 sixes. He stitched together the highest eighth-wicket partnership in the history of the tournament with Navdeep Saini and took his team to a big total. Thanks to the sensational knock, Musheer found himself ahead of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list. Musheer's 181 was the third-highest score by a teenager on Duleep Trophy debut behind Baba Aparajith and Yash Dhull. Sachin scored 159 on his first match ever in the competition.
Shin Tae-yong: Indonesia Akan Jadi Kuda Hitam Kualifikasi Piala Dunia
Timnas Indonesia sukses mencuri poin dari tim kuat, Arab Saudi. Garuda dipercaya oleh Shin Tae-yong menjadi Kuda Hitam di Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026.