Entertainment

GOBENA SMASHES SYDNEY MARATHON RECORD AS JEPCHIRCHIR DOMINATES — BUT THE FINAL TIMES TELL AN EVEN BIGGER STORY

SYDNEY — Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena and Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir delivered standout performances at the 2026 Sydney Marathon, with Gobena rewriting the men’s course record while Jepchirchir powered to victory in the women’s race. Gobena crossed the finish line at the Sydney Opera House in 2:04:42, becoming the first man to break the 2:06 barrier on the Sydney course and improving dramatically on his runner-up finish from last year. His victory also marked his first World Marathon Major title.

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Roger Federer Broke Down in Tears at the Hall of Fame—Then Delivered a Message Tennis Fans Won’t Forget

NEWPORT, Rhode Island — Roger Federer has collected some of tennis’ biggest trophies, but one of the sport’s greatest champions admitted that his latest honour touched him in a way few others could. The Swiss icon became an official member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, delivering an emotional speech in Newport, Rhode Island, that reflected on a career built not simply on trophies and records, but on a lifelong love for the game. Federer, who retired from professional tennis in 2022

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ESPN Brings NFL-Style RedZone to 2026 US Open, Betting Fast-Paced Coverage Can Transform How Fans Watch Tennis

NEW YORK — Tennis fans who have ever struggled to choose between several compelling US Open matches may soon have a radically different way to watch the tournament. ESPN is launching “RedZone at the US Open” on Sunday, August 30, borrowing the rapid-fire “whip-around” concept made famous by NFL RedZone and applying it to one of the busiest events in world tennis. Instead of staying with a single match from beginning to end, the new streaming broadcast will jump between matches across the US Op

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Marco Bezzecchi Became the First Rider Ever Under 1:45 at Aragon — But Marc Marquez Is Starting Right Beside Him

ARAGON, Spain — Marco Bezzecchi did more than take pole position at MotorLand Aragon. He broke through a barrier no MotoGP rider had ever crossed at the Spanish circuit — and did it while staring down two of the most dangerous riders on the grid. The Aprilia Racing rider produced a sensational 1 minute, 44.962 seconds in qualifying Saturday, becoming the first MotoGP rider to lap MotorLand Aragon in under 1:45 and securing pole for the 2026 Aragon Grand Prix. His performance denied reigning wor

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One Screen, 16 Courts, Zero Time to Waste: The US Open’s RedZone Gamble Is About to Begin

NEW YORK — Tennis fans are about to experience the US Open in a completely different way. In a bold attempt to bring the fast-paced excitement of NFL RedZone to tennis, ESPN is launching “RedZone at the US Open,” a new whip-around streaming broadcast designed to take viewers from court to court and from crucial point to crucial point across the season’s final Grand Slam. The innovative coverage is set to debut on Sunday, August 30, and will run through September 4, giving fans a front-row seat

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Neeraj Chopra Ends 2026 Season After Ankle Ligament Tear, Set to Miss Asian Games

Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has been forced to end his 2026 season early after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during training—dealing a major blow to his comeback just as he appeared to be regaining his best form. The 28-year-old two-time Olympic medallist announced Saturday that, following discussions with his doctor and team, he would not compete for the remainder of the season. The setback means Chopra will miss several major competitions, including the upcoming 2026 Asia

Philippines

Dwight Ramos Says Gilas’ Four-Game Collapse Taught Them How to Beat Jordan — Now an Even Bigger Test Awaits

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas did not simply forget the four straight defeats that threatened to derail its FIBA World Cup qualifying campaign. According to Dwight Ramos, the national team carried those losses with it — and finally turned the lessons into a victory when it mattered most. The Philippines clawed back from an early 18-point deficit before escaping Jordan, 82-81, in overtime Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena, snapping a four-game losing streak and injecting new life in

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Lando Norris Makes a Huge McLaren Decision — And His F1 Future Is Now Clear

The announcement effectively ends speculation about Norris' immediate future and gives McLaren one of the strongest long-term foundations on the Formula 1 grid as the sport enters a crucial new era. The 26-year-old Briton, who won his maiden F1 Drivers' Championship in 2025, said McLaren remains the place where he wants to build his future. “McLaren is my home,” Norris said after the new agreement was announced. “We’ve achieved that goal, but we want more. We want to keep on winning.” Accordi

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Angel Reese Was Facing an Automatic WNBA Suspension — Then the League Made a Stunning Call Hours Later

ATLANTA — Angel Reese was headed toward an automatic one-game suspension. Then, within hours, the WNBA reversed the call. The Atlanta Dream star will be available for a crucial showdown with the league-leading Minnesota Lynx after the WNBA rescinded what initially had been ruled Reese’s eighth technical foul of the 2026 season following Atlanta’s 101-83 loss to the Portland Fire on Friday, Aug. 28. The reversal leaves Reese with seven technical fouls, one below the threshold that triggers an a

Philippines

Freddy Ibrahim Thrives in Front of 12,294 Gilas Fans — But One Final Play Erased His 22-Point Masterclass

MANILA, Philippines — Freddy Ibrahim walked into a packed Mall of Asia Arena surrounded by thousands of Gilas Pilipinas supporters, heard the noise directed at Jordan and responded in perhaps the most dangerous way possible: by playing better. The Jordan guard erupted for 22 points, five assists, four rebounds and four steals, repeatedly punishing the Philippines from the perimeter in a dramatic FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers battle that eventually ended with Gilas escaping, 82