Boisterous U.S. Open once again serves drama with fiery Townsend, Ostapenko spat
If you thought the U.S. Open was just about the sport of tennis, you would be mistaken.
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West Ham, Leeds and Sunderland knocked out of League Cup
WOLVERHAMPTON, England: Substitute Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice in two minutes as Wolverhampton Wanderers beat fellow Premier League strugglers West Ham United 3-2 to reach the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday.
American cricket in jeopardy, a victim of poor governance
On occasions, this column has expressed its concerns about governance standards in cricket. Sadly, another occasion has arisen. On Aug. 21, following a board meeting, USA Cricket announced the termination of its commercial agreement with American Cricket Enterprises, citing “multiple material breaches of the term sheet signed between the parties in May 2019.”
American Taylor Townsend says she was told she has 'no class, no education' by opponent after US Open win
Taylor Townsend let out a roar after upsetting No. 25-ranked Jelena Ostapenko, 7-5, 6-1, in her second-round match at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
Saudi Pro League renews media deal with IMG to boost global reach
LONDON: The Saudi Pro League has renewed its partnership with sports marketing firm IMG for another four years, as part of a plan to extend the reach of the local game globally.
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.
LIV Golf adds a summer 2026 event in New Orleans with Louisiana putting up $7.2 million
NEW ORLEANS: The LIV Golf League has added a summer tournament in New Orleans for 2026 after Louisiana agreed to pay the Saudi-backed tour $5 million and spend an additional $2.2 million on improvements to the Bayou Oaks course in City Park.
Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beats Orlando City 3-1 in Leagues Cup semis
FORT LAUDERDALE: Lionel Messi scored twice in his return and Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the Leagues Cup Final. Inter Miami will be on the road to face the Seattle winner in the final Sunday. The Sounders beat the LA Galaxy 2-0 on the road later Wednesday. Messi was back for the second time in two weeks after a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury. Marco Pašalić opened the scoring for Orlando just before halftime, with the play surviving a VAR review for a possible handball. Messi tied it in the 77th, converting from the penalty spot after Tadeo Allende was pulled down in the box.