Pegula sends top seed Swiatek packing to reach US Open semi-final
NEW YORK : American Jessica Pegula knocked out the world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 6-4 to reach her first major semi-final at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
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Groves secures third Vuelta stage win in wet sprint
SANTANDER, Spain :Australia's Kaden Groves secured his third stage win of the Vuelta a Espana with a perfectly timed sprint in Stage 17 on Wednesday.
Britain's Draper sees off De Minaur to reach maiden major semi-final
NEW YORK : Britain's Jack Draper beat 10th seed Alex de Minaur 6-3 7-5 6-2 on Wednesday in their U.S. Open quarter-final to reach his first Grand Slam semi.
Portugal must be ready to deal with criticism, says coach Martinez
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday that he understands the criticism levelled against his side after Euro 2024, as high expectations are to be expected due to their talented squad.
Bellingham gets Ballon d'Or nomination, but no Messi or Ronaldo
For the first time since 2003 neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi have been included in the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or award, which were announced on Wednesday, with England's Jude Bellingham among the 30 players named.
Britain's Draper says US Open run a reward for years of hard work
NEW YORK : The remarkable rise of Jack Draper continued at the U.S. Open on Wednesday as he sealed his first-ever spot in the semi-finals of a Grand Slam, but the British 25th seed insisted success had not come overnight.
Valencia striker Rafa Mir conditionally released in alleged sexual assault case
LLIRIA, Spain : An investigating judge in Spain has ordered the conditional release of Valencia striker Rafa Mir after he testified over charges of committing sexual assault, a local court said on Wednesday.
Muchova outclasses Haddad Maia to reach US Open semis
NEW YORK :Unseeded Czech Karolina Muchova, in only her sixth tournament back after suffering a wrist injury at the 2023 U.S. Open, beat Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the New York semi-final for a second consecutive year.