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Sport

India Won the Series — But Sri Lanka’s Colombo Escape Left Shubman Gill With a Much Bigger WTC Problem

COLOMBO — India are heading home with a Test series victory from Sri Lanka. Yet the lasting feeling after five exhausting days in Colombo may be less about what Shubman Gill’s team won — and more about the opportunity they allowed to slip away. India secured the two-match series 1-0, but a remarkable Sri Lankan fightback denied the tourists the clean sweep that had looked increasingly likely after India controlled much of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club. At the heart of Sri Lanka’

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Alex Eala Makes Grand Slam History Again—But Who Will Stand in Her Way at the US Open?

NEW YORK — Philippine tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala is heading into the 2026 US Open with another historic milestone under her belt—and a golden opportunity to make an even deeper run at Flushing Meadows. The 21-year-old Filipina has been named the No. 17 seed in the women's singles draw, marking the highest Grand Slam seeding of her rapidly rising career. Eala will open her campaign against a player coming through the qualifying tournament, whose identity was not yet listed when the m

August 28, 2026

Sport

Les Kiss Has a Bigger Wallabies Plan—And It Could Change Who Starts at the 2027 World Cup

Australia's Wallabies are no longer simply searching for a best starting XV. Head coach Les Kiss has set a much bigger target: build enough depth to field two Test-quality teams before Australia hosts the 2027 Rugby World Cup. That ambition is shaping the Wallabies' preparations for their two-Test series against Argentina, with Kiss making significant changes to the forward pack while keeping the backline that helped Australia crush Japan 56-17 earlier this month. The message from the new coa

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Springboks Under Pressure: Cobus Reinach Reveals What South Africa Must Fix Before All Blacks Rematch

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Springboks know exactly where their problems began. The question now is whether they can fix them before the All Blacks strike again. South African scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says the Springboks must find a way to handle New Zealand's relentless pressure at the breakdown and deliver quicker ball if they are to bounce back in Saturday's second Test in Cape Town. The warning comes after the All Blacks delivered a statement 33-16 victory at Ellis Park, taking the early

August 26, 2026

Sport

Erin Brooks Stuns Fiji Pro With Perfect 10—Can Anyone Stop Her Now?

FIJI — Canadian surfing sensation Erin Brooks has sent an early warning to the rest of the World Surf League field after delivering a perfect 10-point ride in a breathtaking opening performance at the 2026 Fiji Pro. The 19-year-old carved her way into the spotlight at the legendary Cloudbreak, threading a long and powerful barrel on one of the biggest waves of the day. Brooks combined the perfect score with an earlier eight-point ride for a remarkable 18.00 out of 20, the highest two-wave heat

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

ALEX EALA, FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME BOW OUT EARLY AT US OPEN—BUT THE FILIPINA STAR’S BIGGER TEST IS STILL AHEAD

NEW YORK — Alex Eala’s first Grand Slam mixed-doubles campaign came to a quick end after the Filipina tennis star and Canadian partner Felix Auger-Aliassime were beaten by the husband-and-wife tandem of Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, 4-1, 4-1, in the opening round of the 2026 US Open mixed-doubles competition. The defeat came in just 39 minutes at Louis Armstrong Stadium, ending the highly anticipated Eala-Auger-Aliassime partnership before it could gain much momentum. The official US Open c

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

All Blacks Hit by Another Injury Blow as Anton Segner Is Ruled Out—Can New Zealand’s Depth Survive the Rest of the Tour?

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The All Blacks’ demanding tour of South Africa has claimed another casualty, with loose forward Anton Segner ruled out for the remainder of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour after undergoing surgery on his ankle. Segner, 25, had initially been expected to feature against the Springboks in the opening Test at Ellis Park but was withdrawn shortly before kickoff after suffering significant swelling in his ankle. The condition was initially assessed as acute inflammatory ar

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Morgan Rogers Makes Instant Chelsea Impact — But His Debut Goal May Be Just the Beginning

Morgan Rogers has already given Chelsea fans a glimpse of what could be coming — and the big-money signing insists he is nowhere near his best yet. The England forward marked his competitive Chelsea debut with a goal as the Blues opened the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Signed from Aston Villa for a reported £117 million, a British-record transfer fee, Rogers needed just one competitive appearance to make his presence felt. But after

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Josh Kerr vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Bitter 1,500m Rivalry Set for Explosive Budapest Return

The long-running rivalry between Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen is officially back on. The British world mile record-holder and Norwegian Olympic champion are set to face each other again in the men’s 1,500 metres at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, after both athletes were granted exceptional invitations to compete. The championship runs from September 11 to 13, 2026, with the highly anticipated 1,500m showdown expected to be one of the headline events of the

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

BREAKING: Former NBA Stars Told They Can’t Enter WNBA Draft — But the League’s Own Rules Raise a Bigger Question

NEW YORK — Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White will not be eligible to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, according to multiple people familiar with the league’s position, adding a new chapter to a rapidly escalating debate over gender eligibility in professional basketball. Neither the WNBA nor the players have publicly announced a formal eligibility ruling explaining why the two former NBA players would be barred. The Associated Press reported Monday that a person familiar with the

August 25, 2026