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Coco Gauff Downs Mirra Andreeva, 16, To Make US Open Third Round

American teenager Coco Gauff qualified for the third round of the US Open on Wednesday after beating 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-2. Sixth seed Gauff, one of the favourites for the title after recent tournament wins in Washington and Cincinnati, will meet Belgium's Elise Mertens or countrywoman Danielle Collins for a place in the last 16. After a tough opening round against German veteran Laura Siegemund, Gauff dominated the youngest player in the draw to notch a 13th win in 14 matches since losing in the Wimbledon first round.

Unbelievable ride' - Rapinoe to bow out against South Africa

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States women's team on 24 September in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) said on Tuesday. Rapinoe announced last month before the Women's World Cup that she would retire when the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season ends in November. The veteran forward played in four World Cups, winning in 2015 and 2019, and helped the U.S.

Rapinoe to play final game for US on Sept. 24

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the United States women's team on Sept. 24 in a friendly against South Africa in Chicago, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) said on Tuesday.

White House punts on 'yes or no answer' to transgender athletes playing female sports

The White House said Tuesday that "there is no yes or no answer" when asked whether it is fair that transgender athletes take part in sports designated for biological females.

Megan Rapinoe to play final USA game Sept. 24 vs. South Africa - ESPN

Megan Rapinoe will play her final game for the U.S. women's national team in a Sept. 24 friendly against South Africa at Chicago's Soldier Field, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Tuesday.

Sources - Bills' Von Miller to stay on PUP, out at least 4 games - ESPN

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller will miss at least the first four games of the 2023 season, with the team planning not to remove him from the physically unable to perform list before Tuesday's deadline at 4 p.m. ET, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler.

NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims

WASHINGTON: American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown.

Native Americans leading Redskins petition outraged that a Washington Commanders rep called them 'fake group'

Native American Guardians Association's Billy Dieckman argues ‘Redskins’ is not offensive amid a push to bring back the team name.

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Coco Gauff Downs Mirra Andreeva, 16, To Make US Open Third Round

Unbelievable ride' - Rapinoe to bow out against South Africa

Rapinoe to play final game for US on Sept. 24

White House punts on 'yes or no answer' to transgender athletes playing female sports

Megan Rapinoe to play final USA game Sept. 24 vs. South Africa - ESPN

Sources - Bills' Von Miller to stay on PUP, out at least 4 games - ESPN

NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims

Native Americans leading Redskins petition outraged that a Washington Commanders rep called them 'fake group'