Cummins' back injury deals a blow to Australia's Ashes preparations
MELBOURNE :Australia's preparations for their Ashes defence have taken a hit with captain Pat Cummins struggling with a lower back issue and given no return-to-play timeline.
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No. 1 Jannik Sinner advances to 2025 US Open quarterfinals - ESPN
NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner dominated the only player other than Carlos Alcaraz who has defeated him this season, routing Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 on Monday night to return to the US Open quarterfinals.
Australia pace great Starc retires from T20 internationals
MELBOURNE :Australia's white-ball pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 internationals to focus on extending his career in test and one-day cricket.
US Open day nine
Highlights of the ninth day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday (times GMT):
Djokovic faces Fritz, Sabalenka and Pegula meet Czech hopefuls at US Open
The U.S. Open quarter-finals kick off on Tuesday when Novak Djokovic takes on last year's runner-up Taylor Fritz, while the 2024 women's finalists Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula face tricky tests against two unseeded Czech challengers.
Khelif appeals to CAS against World Boxing ban over genetic testing
BERLIN :Algeria's Olympic gold medallist Imane Khelif has appealed to sport's highest court against a World Boxing decision barring her from upcoming events unless she undergoes genetic sex testing, CAS said on Monday.
Fainga'anuku makes surprise return to All Blacks camp
Centre Leicester Fainga'anuku has been called up to the New Zealand squad for the first time since the 2023 World Cup in the leadup to Saturday's blockbuster Rugby Championship test against South Africa at Eden Park.
Australia prop Slipper backs O'Connor to rebound from kicking issues
MELBOURNE :Australia prop James Slipper has backed flyhalf James O'Connor to move past his goal-kicking struggles against South Africa, saying the playmaker has the experience to bounce back for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with Argentina.