5 hours and 35 minutes! Brit Dan Evans prevails in longest-ever US Open match
Daniel Evans rallied from 0-4 down in the final set to beat Karen Khachanov in the longest match in US Open history on Tuesday, a five-hour, 35-minute epic on court six.
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Paul, Pegula lead American charge into US Open second round
NEW YORK: Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula led the American charge into the US Open second round as they closed out the action on New York's showcourts on Tuesday (Aug 27), while defeats for Danille Collins and Shelby Rogers left them waving goodbye to Grand Slam tennis.
Nancy Dell'Olio breaks down in tears over final conversation with Sven Goran Eriksson on GMB
Nancy Dell'Olio broke into tears as she recalled her final conversation with former partner Sven Goran Eriksson before his death. The former England manager tragically died aged 76 this week after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
14-Year-Old Smashes 100m Age Group World Record, Refreshes Usain Bolt Memories
Nigeria-born British athlete Divine Iheme looks ready for the grand stage, having impressed one and all with his breathtaking speed on the track. Iheme could be a name that fans would be singing for a long time, after the 14-year-old ran the 100m in a stunning 10.30 seconds at Lee Valley Athletics Centre, breaking the previous record of 10.51 seconds set by Jamaican speedster Sachin Dennis. Only two years ago, when he was aged 12, Iheme was covering the 100m distance in 11.3 seconds. The teenager has made significant progress, to clock 10.30 seconds, breaking the 'world record' in that age group.
UK heatwave: Britain to be hotter than Morocco as weather maps show exact date of sizzling 27C spell
A striking weather map has revealed that parts of the UK are set to enjoy temperatures as high as 27C, with the mercury even surpassing the warmth of holiday hotspot Morocco. As high pressure sweeps in from the south, the UK is gearing up for a significant temperature hike.
Is fish and chips too expensive for Brits?
Britain’s most popular dish is more expensive than ever thanks to cost-of-living price inflation. The humble fish and chips takeaway has been a staple of British households since its introduction in the 19th century. But with fish, potato and oil prices spiking in recent years, it’s no longer a reliable cheap eat.
Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, August 28)
Hello, and welcome to Wales Online's live blog for Wednesday, August 28. We will be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel.
Did European countries spending more on sports perform better at the Olympics?
Which European country performed best at the Paris Olympics? The answer might not be so straightforward.