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Michelle Obama leads tributes to Serena Williams after US Open defeat

Michelle Obama and tennis great Billie Jean King led the tributes to Serena Williams after her U.S. Open third-round loss to Ajla Tomljanovic on Friday, likely the final match of her sparkling career. The 23-times singles Grand Slam champion's 7-5 6-7(4) 6-1 defeat sparked a flood of messages on social media, as current and former athletes across sport as well as the world at large celebrated her achievements of the last 25 years. "Congrats on an amazing career, @SerenaWilliams! How lucky were we to be able to watch a young girl from Compton grow up to become one of the greatest athletes of all time," Obama said in a tweet.

Training restrictions during NS will seriously impact Joseph Schooling's career, say ex-national swimmers

SINGAPORE: Not allowing Joseph Schooling time off to train while in National Service (NS) will have serious repercussions on the Olympic champion's career, said former national swimmers whom CNA spoke to.

Family vow young man who died on his first date will 'never stop exploring'

A 23-year-old who died at sea on a first date will ‘never stop exploring’ after his sister travelled to the arctic circle to spread his ashes.

FINA approves competition use of caps designed for afro hair

FINA has approved a cap designed for afro and big hairstyles to be worn in its competitions at every level following a review, swimming's world governing body said on Friday.

'Wrath Of God': Israel's Response To 1972 Munich Massacre

The killing of 11 Israelis at the 1972 Munich Olympics prompted Israel to turn to a strategy which endures to this day: deploying secret operatives abroad to assassinate its enemies. Ever since the Mossad intelligence service embarked on its Operation "Wrath of God" to hunt down senior terrorists it blamed for the Munich bloodbath, it has covertly targeted Israel's enemies overseas.

Aaron Ramsdale reveals Arsenal target after perfect start to the new season

Aaron Ramsdale is planning quite the season. Flying high with Arsenal, the England goalkeeper is targeting silverware with club and country as the Gunners prepare for Europa League action and the Three Lions set their sights on the World Cup later this year.

Private gym evacuated after swimmers 'exposed to chemical fumes' in pool

An exclusive private gym was evacuated this afternoon following reports swimmers were 'exposed to chemical fumes' in the pool. The Athelis club and spa, in Warrington, where Love Island stars Molly-Mae and Maura Higgins have been spotted previously, was evacuated by the fire service shortly before 3pm.

Commentary: Draw the right lessons from Joseph Schooling, Amanda Lim’s cannabis case for the benefit of future athletes

SINGAPORE: It was disheartening to hear the news on Tuesday (Aug 30) that two of our top swimmers, Amanda Lim and Joseph Schooling, have been investigated for using cannabis. Olympic champion Schooling confessed to consuming cannabis overseas, which is classified as an illicit drug by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).

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Michelle Obama leads tributes to Serena Williams after US Open defeat

Training restrictions during NS will seriously impact Joseph Schooling's career, say ex-national swimmers

Family vow young man who died on his first date will 'never stop exploring'

FINA approves competition use of caps designed for afro hair

'Wrath Of God': Israel's Response To 1972 Munich Massacre

Aaron Ramsdale reveals Arsenal target after perfect start to the new season

Private gym evacuated after swimmers 'exposed to chemical fumes' in pool

Commentary: Draw the right lessons from Joseph Schooling, Amanda Lim’s cannabis case for the benefit of future athletes