Shapovalov beats Johnson in straight sets at Japan Open
TOKYO (AP) — Denis Shapovalov put up a near-perfect serving performance to beat Steve Johnson 6-3, 7-6 (3) at the Japan Open on Wednesday.
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Fernando Alonso delivers big praise for Max Verstappen
Fernando Alonso says it should be no surprise that Max Verstappen is closing in on a second title, with him offering big praise to the Dutchman.
Verstappen says rain could 'spice up' Japanese Grand Prix
Title-chasing Max Verstappen said on Wednesday that the prospect of rain at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix could "spice things up" as he looks to clinch his second straight Formula One championship.
What's on the box: This weekend's televised sport
There's sports coverage across the channels this weekend as the GAA, rugby, Premier League and Formula One seasons continue, among others.
US, Canada look to bridge the gap in bid for World Cup glory
North America blazed the trail in women's rugby but the United States and Canada go into the ninth edition of the World Cup in New Zealand this week more in hope than expectation of landing the title.
Wayne's World Cup mission revives once dominant New Zealand
The Black Ferns were in a crisis earlier this year after thrashings in four tests against England and France in late 2021 showed they had fallen behind their rivals during two years of New Zealand's COVID-19 isolation.
Prendergast: The best of Fekitoa is yet to come
Damian de Allende was always going to be a tough act to follow.
Verstappen gets second crack at clinching F1 world title in Japan
Red Bull's flying Dutchman Max Verstappen has another chance to clinch his second consecutive world championship when the Japanese Grand Prix returns at Suzuka this weekend after a three-year absence because of Covid.