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Sport

Venus Williams Fought Past 2 A.M. at the US Open — But Seven Missed Chances Changed Everything

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 — Venus Williams’ latest US Open singles campaign ended in the early hours of Monday after fellow American Sofia Kenin survived a dramatic second-set fightback to win 6-2, 7-6 (8-6) at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The result itself was significant. The circumstances surrounding it made the encounter historic. Williams and Kenin did not begin until 12:13 a.m. local time, after Novak Djokovic's marathon five-set defeat to Mariano Navone pushed the night session deep beyond midnight. Re

August 31, 2026

Sport

Paris Brunner Fired Monaco to the Top With Two Goals — But Their Next Opponent Could Change Everything

MONACO — Paris Brunner is wasting little time making himself one of the names to watch in France. The 20-year-old German striker scored in each half as AS Monaco defeated Olympique de Marseille 2-0 at Stade Louis-II on Sunday, Aug. 30, sending Monaco alone to the top of Ligue 1 after two rounds. Brunner struck in the 13th and 53rd minutes, giving Monaco a second consecutive league victory after their 1-0 opening-day win at Le Havre. With six points from six, Monaco are the only Ligue 1 club to

August 31, 2026

Sport

LIV Golf Could File for Bankruptcy in September — But the Biggest Battle Is Over What Happens to Its Superstar Players

LIV Golf, one of the most disruptive forces professional golf has seen in decades, may be approaching its biggest test yet — and this time, it is happening away from the course. The Financial Times reported on August 31 that LIV Golf is preparing for a possible bankruptcy filing as early as the week beginning September 7, 2026, citing people briefed on negotiations surrounding the league's financial restructuring. Reuters, whose report was carried by Channel NewsAsia, said it was unable to ind

August 31, 2026

Sport

Joe Root Has Been Trapped LBW 9 Times in 12 Innings — But the England Captain Says One Number Proves He’ll Solve It

England captain Joe Root is refusing to panic over an unusual run of LBW dismissals, insisting that nearly 15 years at Test level — and more than 14,000 runs — have taught him how to solve batting problems. But rival bowlers may have identified a tactical pattern they will keep attacking. Joe Root has spent much of his career solving problems that would overwhelm lesser Test batsmen. Now England’s captain faces another one. Root has been dismissed leg before wicket nine times in his last 12 T

August 31, 2026

Sport

Medvedev Silences the Doubts at US Open—But His Next Challenge Could Change Everything

NEW YORK — Daniil Medvedev delivered exactly the kind of performance he needed at the US Open: calm, clinical and completely free of the drama that haunted his campaign a year ago. The former champion defeated French qualifier Hugo Gaston 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium to book his place in the second round of the 2026 US Open, producing an emphatic response after a difficult buildup to the season's final Grand Slam. Medvedev, the tournament's seventh seed and the 2021 US Open c

August 31, 2026

Sport

Novak Djokovic’s US Open Dream Ends in Stunning First-Round Shock—And What Happened Next Was Hard to Watch

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic's pursuit of tennis history came to a stunning and painful halt Sunday night as Argentine Mariano Navone defeated the 24-time Grand Slam champion in the first round of the 2026 US Open, handing the Serbian icon his first opening-round loss ever at Flushing Meadows. Navone prevailed 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a grueling four-hour, 36-minute marathon, completing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament and bringing Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singl

August 31, 2026

Philippines

A Basketball Insult Sparked a Furious Attack—Then a Hammer Changed Everything

CEBU, Philippines — What reportedly began as an insult connected to basketball escalated into a violent confrontation that ended with one man behind bars after he allegedly attacked his neighbor with a hammer. According to a report by Cebu Daily News, the incident stemmed from a personal dispute in which emotions flared following an alleged insult. The confrontation later turned physical, with the accused reportedly using a hammer against his neighbor. The case serves as another stark reminder

August 31, 2026

Philippines

Gilas Star Carl Tamayo Faces 4–6 Week Layoff After Injury—What It Means for His Comeback

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas may have ended its latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window on a high note, but the celebration came with a painful setback for one of the national team's rising stars. Carl Tamayo is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks after suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain, Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone confirmed following the Philippines' 68-56 victory over Iran. The injury forced Tamayo to miss the crucial Iran matchup and could also affect his preparat

August 31, 2026

Sport

Carlos Alcaraz Returns After Four Months Out to Defend US Open Crown — But His First Opponent Has Beaten Him Before

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz is about to discover whether four months away from singles tennis has weakened his grip on the US Open — or simply given one of the sport’s most explosive champions time to reload. The 23-year-old Spaniard returns to singles competition at Flushing Meadows on Monday, August 31, after a right wrist injury kept him out of action since April, forcing him to miss the French Open, Wimbledon and much of the North American hard-court season. Yet despite the unusually long in

August 31, 2026

Sport

Rabada Ruled Out of Australia ODIs — But a 10-Week Injury Timeline Could Cost South Africa Much More

South Africa have suffered a major blow before Australia even arrive. Pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the Proteas’ three-match ODI series against Australia in September because of a right hamstring injury — and the bigger concern is whether one of the world’s premier fast bowlers will recover in time for the far more important Test series that follows. Cricket South Africa confirmed that Rabada will miss the ODIs, which begin in Durban on September 24, as he undergoes rehabi

August 31, 2026