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Japan Sets World Cup Record as Caitlin Clark Makes History in U.S. Rout—And the Tournament Is Just Getting Started

BERLIN — The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup opened with fireworks in Berlin as Japan rewrote the record books from beyond the arc while Caitlin Clark delivered a history-making debut to help the United States launch its title defense with a convincing victory. Japan survived a determined Mali side, 102-97, behind a remarkable shooting performance from Saki Hayashi, who buried nine three-pointers to establish a new individual record in Women’s World Cup history. Japan also made history as a

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Sport

Cathy Engelbert Is Leaving the WNBA — But Her Exit Could Set Up the League’s Biggest Leadership Change Yet

NEW YORK — The WNBA is preparing for a major leadership transition. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026, closing a more than seven-year tenure that transformed the league commercially while also bringing some of its most intense controversies and challenges. The WNBA confirmed Engelbert's decision on September 4, with her retirement taking effect December 31, 2026. She was appointed in 2019 as the league's first commissioner after previously serving as CEO of Deloi

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Sport

Serena and Venus Williams Lose at US Open — But Their Final Tiebreaker Left New York on Its Feet

NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams may have left the 2026 US Open without a victory, but they gave Arthur Ashe Stadium exactly the kind of spectacle fans had been waiting years to see. The legendary sisters returned to Grand Slam doubles together Friday night, only to suffer a heartbreaking first-round defeat against Australia’s Maya Joint and Taiwan’s Chan Hao-ching. The final score — 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (10-7) — tells only part of the story. For more than three hours, the Williams sisters f

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Sport

Aryna Sabalenka Stops US Open Match Over Strong Weed Smell — Then Reveals What Really Distracted Her

NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka has dealt with pressure, powerful opponents and the expectations that come with being the world No. 1. But during her third-round match at the 2026 US Open, it was something far more unexpected that briefly stopped the two-time defending champion: a strong smell of cannabis. Sabalenka interrupted play during her match against Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Friday after the odor became difficult for her to ignore. While serving early in t

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Sport

US OPEN INFLUENCER CONTROVERSY ERUPTS: Players Say Tennis Etiquette Is Being Pushed Too Far

NEW YORK — The 2026 US Open has found itself at the center of an unexpected controversy, and this time the debate isn't about a shocking upset or a championship favorite. It is about influencers, smartphones, ring lights and whether the pursuit of viral content is beginning to clash with the traditions of professional tennis. The issue erupted after spectators filming and posing during Naomi Osaka's first-round match against Anastasia Zakharova created enough noise and distraction for the chai

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South Korea

Son Heung-min Almost Said No to LAFC—Then One Conversation Changed Everything

LOS ANGELES — Son Heung-min's move to Los Angeles FC became one of Major League Soccer's biggest transfers, but the South Korean superstar has revealed that LAFC was not initially his preferred destination. What changed his mind was not simply the club's offer or the prospect of playing in Los Angeles. It was a conversation with LAFC co-president and general manager John Thorrington that ultimately convinced Son to make the move. The revelation adds a fascinating twist to the blockbuster tran

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Sport

North Korea Sends 9 Wrestling Stars to 2026 Asian Games—World No. 1 Han Chong-song Leads Medal Charge

SEO keywords: North Korea Asian Games 2026, Han Chong-song, North Korea wrestling, Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Asian Games 2026, North Korean athletes, wrestling medals SEOUL — North Korea is bringing a formidable wrestling contingent to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, entering nine athletes across men's Greco-Roman, men's freestyle and women's freestyle competition. The lineup includes Han Chong-song, the world No. 1 in men's freestyle at 57 kilograms, giving North Korea one of the tournamen

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Philippines

ALEX EALA GETS HER BIGGEST US OPEN TEST YET—AND IT’S AGAINST SOMEONE SHE KNOWS ALL TOO WELL

NEW YORK — Friendship will be put aside when Filipino tennis star Alex Eala steps onto the biggest stage in tennis against one of her closest friends. Eala is set to face American rising star Iva Jovic in a highly anticipated third-round showdown at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, September 5, with a place in the US Open Round of 16 on the line. The match is scheduled for the night session, with the action listed for no earlier than 7 p.m. New York time, or 7 a.m. Sunday in the Philippines. T

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South Korea

🇰🇷 Robert Moreno Has a Message for South Korea: Work, Honesty and Respect — But Now He Has to Prove It

South Korea's national football team has a new man in charge — and he isn't promising miracles. He's promising work, honesty and respect. Spanish coach Robert Moreno, appointed interim head coach of the South Korean men's national team this week, has made it clear that he would rather let his football do the talking. In a statement published Friday, Moreno described the appointment as both an honor and a responsibility, saying he has followed and respected Korean football for years. But inst

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Sport

Cole Houshmand Stuns Gabriel Medina as Erin Brooks Completes Back-to-Back Fiji Pro Triumphs

CLOUDBREAK, Fiji — Cole Houshmand produced one of the biggest turnarounds of his 2026 season at Cloudbreak, overcoming a perfect 10 from three-time world champion Gabriel Medina to win the Fiji Pro, while Canadian teenager Erin Brooks completed a remarkable run of back-to-back Championship Tour victories. The American defeated Medina 16.87–15.17 in a dramatic men's final in powerful six-to-eight-foot surf, securing his third Championship Tour victory. For Brooks, the celebration came with a bi

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