Vicky Mboko drew a tough opponent for her first U.S. Open
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Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic face early tests at US Open - ESPN
NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face potential difficult American opponents when they begin their quest for another US Open title.
Leverkusen sign France defender Lois Bade from Sevilla on five-year deal
BERLIN :Bayer Leverkusen have signed France central defender Loic Bade from Sevilla on a five year contract, last season's Bundesliga runners-up said on Thursday.
Reality through art: Fanny Leshevalier exhibition for Kharkiv city day, supported by the Solidarity Charitable Foundation
With the informational support of the Kharkiv City Department of Culture, the Solidarity Charitable Foundation prepared a special gift for the Kharkiv City Day celebration — a unique exhibition, “In Memoriam. Reality Through Art,” by French artist Fanny Leshevalier. The project combines iconic works of art with documentary photography of the war in Ukraine, creating contrasting narratives that reflect realities.
Humpy Wheeler, 'P.T. Barnum of motorsports,' dies at 86 - ESPN
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died, NASCAR said. He was 86.
Sabalenka seeks US Open redemption after frustrating season
Aryna Sabalenka returns to the U.S. Open as the reigning champion and bookmakers' favourite, but her 2025 season has been anything but smooth sailing.
Swiatek targets seventh Grand Slam title at US Open after comeback year
Iga Swiatek arrives at the U.S. Open with her sights set on a seventh Grand Slam title and a potential return to world number one to cap what she calls a remarkable year of redemption following "the worst experience of my life".
Gauff hopes coaching shake-up will bring instant success in New York
After a triumphant French Open but inconsistent performances on grass and hard courts, Coco Gauff arrives at the U.S. Open hoping to rediscover her 2023 title-winning form, now under new guidance after splitting with her coach days before the event.