Swiatek survives surprise test, Sinner and Osaka advance at US Open
NEW YORK :Iga Swiatek survived a surprise U.S. Open second-round test on Thursday as men's top seed Jannik Sinner and Japan's four-times major winner Naomi Osaka cruised through.
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'That's Keegan': Messing's return to competitive figure skating no shock to Browning
Keegan Messing's return to competitive skating comes as little surprise to those who've followed him closely since his retirement.
So far, so good for Naomi Osaka and her new coach at the US Open
NEW YORK: Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of the US Open for the first time since 2021, the year after she won her second championship at Flushing Meadows. She’s playing rather well at the moment, too, under the guidance of a new coach. Just don’t expect Osaka to weigh in on whether she feels as if she is ready to make another deep run at the place. “Honestly, I don’t really know.
Arsenal forward Havertz has ‘minor’ surgery on knee injury
Arsenal did not provide a timeline for Havertz’s returnHavertz missed several months last season with a hamstring injury LONDON: Arsenal forward Kai Havertz underwent a “minor” knee operation on Thursday after being injured in the season-opening game at Manchester United, the London club said.Arsenal did not provide a timeline for Havertz’s return, but said “he will shortly begin his recovery and rehabilitation program, with everyone fully focused on supporting Kai to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible.”Havertz missed several months last season with a hamstring injury, but British media reports said he is expected to only miss a few weeks this time.Arsenal signed Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace after Havertz sustained his latest injury against United.
Man United agree to sell Garnacho to Chelsea for 40m pounds
LONDON: Manchester United have agreed to sell Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea for 40 million pounds ($54 million), a source close to United said on Thursday.
Swiatek recovers to reach US Open third round, fans await Gauff
NEW YORK :Second seed Iga Swiatek survived a surprise U.S. Open second-round test on Thursday, as American Coco Gauff prepared to dish out Olympic revenge in the evening session.
Billie Jean King backs revamped US Open mixed doubles
NEW YORK :Billie Jean King gave her seal of approval to the revamped U.S. Open mixed doubles, singling out Italian back-to-back champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori for embodying the emotion and pride the new format can deliver.
PSG get tough slate of Champions League opponents, as Real Madrid are going to Liverpool and Almaty
PSG’s easiest opponents, in theory, in the league phase will be Newcastle and Athletic BilbaoLiverpool fans will welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold back to Anfield with MadridMONACO: Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough start to the defense of its Champions League title with games against Bayern Munich and Barcelona, and Thursday’s draw also served up opponents from England and Spain from the pot of lowest-ranked teams.PSG’s easiest opponents, in theory, in the league phase will be Newcastle and Athletic Bilbao.Tottenham, the Europa League champion, also will play PSG in a repeat of their Super Cup game two weeks ago. PSG’s eight-game schedule is completed by Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta and Sporting Lisbon.Real Madrid also got a challenging draw, including a trip far east to play Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan — 6,420 kilometers (4,000 miles) from the Spanish capital.Record 15-time champion Madrid got two English opponents from the pot of highest-ranked teams.