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Julia Zigiotti Olme Sets Manchester United a Bold WSL Goal — But the New Season Could Change Everything

Manchester United midfielder Julia Zigiotti Olme believes the club has reached the point where simply challenging for trophies is no longer enough — the target now is to win the Women’s Super League. United open their 2026–27 WSL campaign on Friday against newly promoted London City Lionesses, with Zigiotti Olme making it clear that lifting the league trophy is firmly on her mind. The Swedish midfielder, who joined Manchester United after previously playing for Brighton & Hove Albion and Bayer

September 3, 2026

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Manchester City Finally Broke Chelsea’s WSL Grip — But Arsenal, Chelsea and a Star-Loaded London City Are Coming for the Crown

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City spent a decade trying to reclaim the Women’s Super League title. Now comes a potentially harder job: keeping it. The 2026-27 Women’s Super League kicks off this weekend with Manchester City defending their championship against an increasingly dangerous field led by Arsenal, Chelsea and a heavily reinforced London City Lionesses side. And this is not simply another WSL campaign. For the first time, England’s top women’s division will feature 14 clubs, up f

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Carlos Alcaraz Says He’ll Start Skipping Tournaments — But His Warning About Tennis Goes Far Beyond His Own Injury

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz is back winning matches at the US Open, but after spending months away from competition with a wrist injury, the Spanish superstar says his comeback has convinced him of something bigger: playing nearly everything on the modern tennis calendar may no longer be worth the risk. The 23-year-old, currently ranked world No. 3, said he expects to deliberately schedule extended breaks from competition in future seasons, even if that means missing tournaments. His warning cam

September 3, 2026

Business

Robina Gokongwei-Pe Backed UP When Almost Nobody Believed—Then the Fighting Maroons Changed Everything

For years, the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons were better known for heartbreaking losses than championship celebrations. But when business leader and UP alumna Robina Gokongwei-Pe first threw her support behind the men's basketball program in 2010, she saw something that went beyond the scoreboard. She saw potential. And she decided to stay—even when the wins were almost impossible to find. Gokongwei-Pe's story of standing behind the Fighting Maroons has resurfaced through In

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Singapore F1 Opens Pit Lane to 4,500 Fans — But You Don’t Even Need a Grand Prix Ticket to Get In

SINGAPORE — Formula 1 fans hoping to get closer to the machines, garages and behind-the-scenes preparations of the Singapore Grand Prix are being offered a rare opportunity — and unlike most premium F1 experiences, they do not need to already own a race ticket. Singapore GP has opened the public ballot for its 2026 Thursday Pit Lane Experience, with up to 4,500 fans set to gain access to the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Oct. 8, one day before the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Pri

September 3, 2026

Japan

Japan Defends Asian Games Cricket Arrangements as Accommodation Concerns Spark Controversy

Cricket teams competing at the 2026 Asian Games will be offered hotel accommodation, Japan’s cricket chief says, as organizers push back against concerns over cramped facilities and the unusual lodging setup for athletes. Japan is facing growing scrutiny over preparations for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, but officials are insisting that participating cricket teams will receive hotel accommodation rather than the more limited options being used by athletes in some other sport

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Aryna Sabalenka’s Net Worth: How the World No. 1 Turned Tennis Success Into a Multimillion-Dollar Fortune

The Belarusian superstar has earned more than $49 million in career prize money, while a booming endorsement portfolio is pushing her commercial value even higher Aryna Sabalenka is dominating women’s tennis — and her financial numbers are becoming just as impressive. The Belarusian star, currently the WTA world No. 1, has built a fortune through Grand Slam success, tournament winnings, sponsorships and business investments. Tatler Asia estimates her 2026 net worth at around US$22 million, alt

September 3, 2026

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Philippine flags, “Laban Alex” signs and packed practice courts show just how far the 21-year-old star’s popularity has reached

NEW YORK — The tennis may be happening inside the courts of Flushing Meadows, but outside them, another story is rapidly unfolding: Alex Eala is turning the US Open into a celebration of Filipino pride. The 21-year-old Filipina arrived in New York carrying more than the expectations of a rising tennis star. She brought with her a rapidly expanding international fan base — one that has made its presence impossible to miss at the 2026 US Open. Even before Eala played her opening-round match, Fil

September 3, 2026

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Ketel Marte Booed in Diamondbacks Return After Boston No-Show as Playoff Pressure Mounts

PHOENIX — Ketel Marte returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup after a two-week absence, but his comeback was anything but warm. The three-time All-Star was met with loud boos from sections of the home crowd at Chase Field on Monday as the Diamondbacks fell 2-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies, adding another dramatic chapter to a controversy that has followed the team into the heart of the postseason race. Marte, 32, started as Arizona's designated hitter and batted cleanup. He went 1-for-3 wi

September 3, 2026

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TAIWAN’S HAO-YU LEE CRUSHES 438-FOOT HOMER AS TIGERS FALL 11-1 — NOW CLOSING IN ON MLB HISTORY

Taiwanese rookie Hao-Yu Lee delivered one of the few bright spots for the Detroit Tigers on Monday, blasting a towering 438-foot solo home run in an otherwise brutal 11-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The 23-year-old infielder launched a 94.5 mph fastball from Twins starter Taj Bradley deep into center field in the sixth inning, recording an exit velocity of 109.6 mph. MLB’s tracking data measured the blast at 438 feet.  Despite the Tigers’ heavy defeat, the home run was another major mileston

September 3, 2026