ATP roundup: Emil Ruusuvuori earns upsets win in Washington
Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori never lost his serve en route to a 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over second-seeded Hubert Hurkacz of Poland on Wednesday in the second round of the Citi Open in Washington.
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WTA roundup: Illness KOs Simona Halep in Washington
Former world No. 1 player Simona Halep of Romania was forced to retire from her second-round match at the Citi Open in Washington on Wednesday, allowing Russia's Anna Kalinskaya to reach the quarterfinals.
Basketball star Brittney Griner awaits fate in Russia drugs trial
KHIMKI, Russia: US basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court on Thursday (Aug 4) as her drugs trial grinds towards a finale that could end with a 10-year prison sentence and a US-Russia prisoner swap for one of the world's most notorious arms dealers.
'Wiser' Emma Raducanu ready to 'start over' as US Open title defence looms soon after Citi Open
Emma Raducanu says she is prepared to “start over” and work back her way back to the top if she falls down the WTA Tour rankings after the US Open. Raducanu, 19, will be defending 2,040 points at the final Grand Slam of the year after sensationally coming through qualifying to win the tournament last year. Without those points she would currently be ranked outside the top 90.
Celtic transfer plan abandoned as winger deal axed due to 'difficulties in cash transactions'
Celtic is reported to have offered Rubin Kazan winger Sejad Hakshabanovich this summer - but the Hoops didn't do business.
Peru turn to Reynoso for 2026 World Cup mission
Former Peru international Juan Reynoso was handed the task of qualifying the country for the 2026 World Cup after being named as the successor to Ricardo Gareca.
Controversy as Spain bans air conditioning from dropping below 27°C
A debate has been sparked after Spain's government moved to prevent offices, shops and other venues from setting air conditioning below 27°C in the summer.
Van Bronckhorst slams 'sloppy' Rangers after Union Saint-Gilloise loss
Giovanni van Bronckhorst slammed his 'sloppy' Rangers players for a shock defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise — and warned them a huge improvement is needed in the second leg if they are to avoid crashing out of the Champions League.