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Jannik Sinner Defeats Daniil Medvedev To Reach First US Open Semi-Final

World number one Jannik Sinner reached his first US Open semi-final on Wednesday with a four-set victory over 2021 champion and two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev. Sinner, looking to capture his second major of the season after the Australian Open, won 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 and will take on Britain's 25th-ranked Jack Draper for a place in the final. Sinner, 23, is the only top-10 player to make the semi-finals with number 12 Taylor Fritz due to face US compatriot Frances Tiafoe, ranked 20, in Friday's other last-four duel. Italy's Sinner had defeated Medvedev from two sets down to claim the Australian Open title before the Russian gained revenge in another five-setter at Wimbledon.

Changes to ISAs sparks £5000 allowance warning after Labour abandons 'silly' scheme

As the new Labour government gets to grips with the heavy task of running the country and re-assessing the UK's finances after 14 years of Tory rule, policies announced under the previous occupants of Number 10 are starting to be scrapped. The latest such policy is an ISA that was introduced by Rishi Sunak, which some experts have called "silly."

Jessica Pegula Stuns Iga Swiatek At US Open As Home Hopes Surge, Jack Draper In Breakthrough

Jessica Pegula became the fourth American to reach this year's US Open semi-finals on Wednesday by stunning world number one Iga Swiatek as Jack Draper broke through to his first Grand Slam last-four. Pegula swept past 2022 champion and four-time French Open winner Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 to reach a maiden semi-final at the majors after falling in six quarter-finals. The 30-year-old will next face Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic. If she gets through that she would set-up an all-American title match should Emma Navarro stun world number two Aryna Sabalenka in Thursday's other semi-final. Draper, meanwhile, became the first British man to make the last four since Andy Murray won the title 12 years ago by beating Alex de Minaur of Australia 6-3, 7-5, 6-2.

Alexis Galarneau replaces injured Milos Raonic on Canada's Davis Cup roster

Alexis Galarneau will replace the injured Milos Raonic on the Canadian roster at next week's Davis Cup group stage in Manchester, England.

Leicester Win Appeal Against Decision Over Alleged Breach Of Financial Rules

Leicester have won their appeal against a decision that an independent commission had jurisdiction to consider an alleged breach of the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. The English top flight said late Tuesday it was "surprised and disappointed" by the move to uphold the Foxes' appeal, which means they are set to avoid a points deduction. An independent appeal board found that Leicester's accounting period -- after it was claimed the club had exceeded the maximum permitted 105 million pounds ($138 million) loss over a three-season period -- ended on June 30, 2023, after the club were relegated from the top flight.

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Jannik Sinner Defeats Daniil Medvedev To Reach First US Open Semi-Final

Changes to ISAs sparks £5000 allowance warning after Labour abandons 'silly' scheme

Jessica Pegula Stuns Iga Swiatek At US Open As Home Hopes Surge, Jack Draper In Breakthrough

Alexis Galarneau replaces injured Milos Raonic on Canada's Davis Cup roster

Leicester Win Appeal Against Decision Over Alleged Breach Of Financial Rules

Mia Griffin wins opening Rás na mBan stage for second year in a row

Maatsen must bide his time for first Netherlands cap

Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett wins 200m IM, claiming his 2nd gold of Paris Paralympics