Ogura withdraws from Aragon GP due to injury
Aug 26 : Trackhouse Racing rider Ai Ogura will miss this week's Aragon Grand Prix after suffering a fracture to his left hand while training in Japan, the MotoGP team said on Wednesday.
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Shelton looks to make an impact at US Open after ‘roller coaster’ season
Aug 26 : Ben Shelton enters the U.S. Open determined to make up for a string of disappointing Grand Slam performances this season, with the successful defence of his Canadian Open crown providing a major confidence boost for the young American.
UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat as Italy drops support for Infantino
Aug 26 : UEFA is set to drop its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after receiving assurances that plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major competitions will not be revived, sources aware of the discussions told Reuters on Wednesday, as Italy withdrew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Top seed Zverev gets golden shot at US Open glory
Aug 26 : Alexander Zverev arrives at the U.S. Open as top seed, poised to capitalise on world number one Jannik Sinner's absence and with holder Carlos Alcaraz still finding his feet after injury, as he chases a second Grand Slam title and his first in New York.
Italy latest nation to pull support for Gianni Infantino's reelection as FIFA president
The Italian soccer federation became the latest in a growing list of nations to withdraw its support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Williams, Alcaraz exit US Open mixed doubles, married Monfils, Svitolina advance
NEW YORK, Aug 25 : Serena Williams' return to Arthur Ashe Stadium came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as she and Carlos Alcaraz fell 5-4(4) 4-1 to Flavio Cobolli and Belinda Bencic in the U.S. Open mixed doubles quarter-finals, their magic fading after an inspired early performance.
Alpine skiing-Double Olympic champion Brignone has further knee surgery
MILAN, Aug 25 : Italy's double Olympic ski champion Federica Brignone had successful surgery on Tuesday to remove a plate and screws that were inserted in her left knee last year.
Hamilton accepts sarcastic radio messages did not show him in best light
LONDON, Aug 25 : Lewis Hamilton has rowed back on sarcastic radio messages he made during Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix, saying he had not presented the "best version" of himself.