Benfica edge past Mourinho’s Fenerbahce to complete 36-team Champions League lineup
MONACO: Jose Mourinho and Fenerbahce fell short of returning to the Champions League on Wednesday, losing 1-0 at Benfica in the qualifying playoffs on Wednesday.
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European leagues hit back at EU official in row over playing regular season matches overseas
Italy's Serie A and Spain's LaLiga have hit back at a European Union commissioner who branded their plans to stage domestic matches outside as a "betrayal" of the fans.
Alcaraz exorcises second-round demons, Djokovic recovers from slow start at US Open
NEW YORK :Carlos Alcaraz demolished Mattia Bellucci to banish memories of last year's shock early exit, while Novak Djokovic shook off a sluggish start to reach the third round on Wednesday and stay on course for a potential semi-final showdown with the Spaniard.
Alcaraz cruises into third round with commanding win over Bellucci
NEW YORK :Carlos Alcaraz powered into the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a dominant 6-1 6-0 6-3 win over Italy's Mattia Bellucci, admitting afterwards that memories of last year's shock second-round exit were weighing on his mind.
Sinner faces Popyrin challenge, Gauff struggles with revamped serve at US Open
The U.S. Open continues its second round on Thursday, with defending men's champion Jannik Sinner facing Alexei Popyrin. Women's second seed Iga Swiatek plays Suzan Lamens, while Coco Gauff takes on Donna Vekic.
McDavid, Crosby lead Canada's prep for 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament
Connor McDavid felt what it meant to be an Olympian as he looked around at Canada's broader hockey team.
US Open day four
NEW YORK : Highlights of the fourth day at the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday (times GMT):
McLaren return as favourites to Verstappen's backyard
Formula One ends its August break and goes straight back to the beach at Zandvoort this weekend, with Max Verstappen's rowdy orange army cheering the home Dutch hero against McLaren domination.