Coco Gauff downs Sabalenka to win US Open crown
NEW YORK: American teenager Coco Gauff came from behind to win the US Open on Saturday, clinching her first Grand Slam title with a battling win over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus.
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Germany routed 4-1 by Japan in friendly as pressure mounts on coach Hansi Flick
WOLFSBURG, Germany: Germany was jeered by their home crowd Saturday after slumping to a 4-1 loss to Japan to pile yet more pressure on coach Hansi Flick, nine months out from hosting the European Championship.
England and Belgium stay on track for Euro 2024
PARIS: England claimed a point in a 1-1 draw with Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier Saturday as Belgium went joint top of their group with a 1-0 away win at Azerbaijan as both sides stayed on course for the finals in Germany. Ukraine hosted England in neighboring Poland and marched out onto the pitch in Wroclow with national flags draped over their shoulders in front of around 40,000 of their own fans. Oleksandr Zinchenko put Ukraine in front with a thundering shot after a sweeping drive through midfield on 26 minutes. Gareth Southgate’s England, however, hit back in the 41st minute when Harry Kane played a ball over the top and Kyle Walker slipped the ball home for his first international goal on his 77th appearance. Group C leaders England have 13 points to Ukraine’s seven. Third-placed Italy can close in on Ukraine with victory over North Macedonia later Saturday. The top two teams in each group qualify for the finals. “Very tough place to come.
Former MLB and World Series champion Ryan Howard joins Baseball United ownership group
DUBAI: Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian subcontinent, has announced that former Major League Baseball first baseman Ryan Howard has joined its investment and ownership group.
Green Falcons resume training in Newcastle
NEWCASTLE, UK: The Saudi national football team resumed their training camp in Newcastle, England, on Saturday morning. The team will be in Newcastle until Sept.
Football star Achraf Hakimi urges Moroccans to ‘help each other’ after earthquake
AGADIR, Morocco: The status of Morocco’s football game Saturday night as part of African Cup of Nations qualifying was uncertain after an earthquake struck the country, killing more than 800 people. Morocco were scheduled to play Liberia at Adrar Stadium in Agadir. The earthquake struck late Friday night. It has killed hundreds of people and damaged buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech. Rescuers struggled to get through boulder-strewn roads to the remote mountain villages hit hardest. Star player Achraf Hakimi offered his condolences. “We are living a difficult moment for our fellow citizens.
Medvedev topples Alcaraz to book Djokovic rematch in US Open final
NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev dethroned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a US Open thriller on Friday to set up a repeat of the final from two years ago against 23-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.
Rugby World Cup kicks off with French victory over All Blacks
PARIS: France made an impressive start to their attempt to win a first Rugby World Cup as the host nation beat New Zealand 27-13 in a hot and humid tournament opener on Friday.