Novak Djokovic overcomes back issue to cruise past Cameron Norrie at US Open
Novak Djokovic’s physical frailties surfaced again, but Cameron Norrie could not take advantage as British interest in singles ended in the third round at the US Open.
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Miranda Wang waits a long time for a short birdie and leads rain-delayed FM Championship by 2 shots
NORTON, Mass.: Miranda Wang waited a long time to make a short birdie and finally finish a 5-under 67, giving her a two-shot lead Friday among those who completed their second rounds in the rain-delayed FM Championship.
Alcaraz’s brief knee problem at the US Open doesn’t slow him down in a win
NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz was cruising along in the US Open’s third round, leading by a set and a break after taking 10 of the first 14 games in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday, when an awkward step while striking a forehand caused an issue with his right knee.
Lauri Markkanen’s 43 points lead Finland to 109-79 rout of Britain at EuroBasket
TAMPERE, Finland: Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored 29 of his 43 points in the first half in a dazzling performance that highlighted Finland’s 109-79 rout of Britain at EuroBasket on Friday.
Emma Raducanu’s US Open run ended by ruthless Elena Rybakina
Emma Raducanu’s US Open campaign came to a brutal end in the third round at the hands of former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.
Football icon Son Heung-min leads way as MLS smashes transfer spending record
LOS ANGELES: Major League Soccer clubs smashed the league’s transfer spending record in 2025, laying out about $336 million on player acquisitions led by LAFC’s blockbuster acquisition of Son Heung-min from Tottenham, the league told Reuters this week.
Zverev sweeps into US Open third round
NEW YORK: Alexander Zverev cruised into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight-sets win over Britain’s Jacob Fearnley. Three-time Grand Slam runner-up Zverev eased past world number 60 Fearnley 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to book a date with Canadian 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime or Russia’s Roman Safiullin. Only Carlos Alcaraz has more than Zverev’s 45 match wins on the men’s circuit this season. Third seed Zverev has reached at least the quarter-finals in each of his last four trips to New York, where he finished runner-up in 2020. Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have scooped the last seven Grand Slams together but Zverev is hoping to muscle in on their territory and claim an elusive first major. “I’m here to spoil the party.
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.