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Sport

Charlie Woods Stays in the Hunt at Junior Players—But Can He Chase Down the Leaders in the Final Round?

Tiger Woods’ son Charlie Woods remains within striking distance at the Junior Players Championship after battling inconsistency at TPC Sawgrass—but a crowded leaderboard stands between him and a potential breakthrough victory. Charlie Woods kept himself in contention at one of junior golf’s biggest stages despite an up-and-down second round Saturday, carding a 1-over-par 73 to remain just four strokes off the lead heading into the final round of the Junior Players Championship. The 17-year-old

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Philippines

ALEX EALA’S US OPEN RUN ENDS IN HEARTBREAK — BUT WHAT HAPPENED NEXT LEFT FILIPINO FANS TALKING

NEW YORK — Alexandra Eala’s impressive 2026 US Open campaign has come to an end after the Filipino tennis star was edged by close friend and American No. 14 seed Iva Jovic in a dramatic three-set battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Jovic prevailed 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 after three hours and three minutes, denying Eala a place in the US Open fourth round and a blockbuster meeting with American superstar Coco Gauff. The defeat was particularly painful because Eala had fought her way back after losing the ope

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Entertainment

Naomi Osaka Survives Another US Open Thriller — But Her Next Opponent Could Change Everything

Naomi Osaka is through to the last 16 of the 2026 US Open, but getting there was anything but easy. The four-time Grand Slam champion and No. 13 seed battled past Belgium's Elise Mertens 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 on Saturday at Louis Armstrong Stadium, surviving a tense third set to keep her bid for a third US Open championship alive. The victory also continued a remarkable pattern for Osaka in New York this year: she has repeatedly found ways to win even when her best tennis has not been there. Osaka G

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Entertainment

Tennis Stars Are Bringing Their Dogs to the Biggest Tournaments — The Reason Behind the Trend Is More Serious Than It Looks

NEW YORK — For an elite tennis player, life on tour can mean airports, hotel rooms and tournament venues across the world, often with long stretches away from family and familiar surroundings. Now, an increasing number of players are bringing a different kind of support team with them: their dogs. The trend has become increasingly visible at major tournaments, where pets are moving beyond social-media cameos and becoming genuine companions for players dealing with the emotional and practical p

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Entertainment

Cerundolo Stuns Fritz From Two Sets Down at US Open — And Suddenly, the Men’s Draw Is Wide Open

NEW YORK — Francisco Cerundolo has turned the 2026 US Open men's singles draw upside down. The 24th-seeded Argentine erased a two-set deficit to defeat ninth seed Taylor Fritz, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, on Arthur Ashe Stadium, ending the American's title hopes and advancing to the fourth round of the tournament. The comeback was particularly striking because Fritz appeared firmly in control early. The American had entered the match without dropping a set in his first two rounds and was being vi

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Sport

Coco Gauff Survives Another US Open Test—But Her Next Match Could Be Her Toughest Yet

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff continues to look like one of the players to beat at the 2026 US Open. The fourth-seeded American advanced to the Round of 16 on Saturday after defeating Spain's Cristina Bucsa, 6-3, 6-4, at Arthur Ashe Stadium, maintaining her pursuit of a second US Open championship. The victory was Gauff's third consecutive straight-set win at this year's tournament and extended her run to the fourth round for the fifth straight year, according to The Guardian. But the scoreline doesn

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Entertainment

Luka Modrić Was Supposed to Be Near the End — Now Croatia Has a Stunning Nations League Decision

The legendary midfielder remains available for international duty, keeping alive his remarkable career with the national team even as questions continue to surround how much longer he will remain at the highest level. Modrić, who turned 40 in September 2025, has already established himself as one of the most decorated players in Croatian football history. According to the Croatian Football Federation, he has made 202 appearances for Croatia and scored 29 goals since making his senior debut in 2

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China

Zavier Lucero Ready for Gilas’ Biggest Defensive Test—But Can He Help Stop China in the Asian Games?

MANILA, Philippines — Zavier Lucero is ready to embrace a bigger role as Gilas Pilipinas prepares for a difficult Asian Games title defense, with the Magnolia forward expected to bring his physical defense, rebounding and versatility to a revamped Philippine lineup. Lucero is among the 12 players selected for Gilas Pilipinas’ men’s basketball team for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, putting the Magnolia Hotshots forward in line for his first major appearance with the national team. The 6-fo

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Entertainment

Kamila Valieva Was Just Given a Path Back to International Skating — Then the ISU Reversed Course

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has had her Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN) status revoked by the International Skating Union (ISU), according to a source familiar with the matter, in the latest twist surrounding the former Olympic champion's controversial return to international competition. The 20-year-old skater was only recently cleared to compete internationally under neutral status after completing a four-year ban stemming from an anti-doping violation. Now, a decision that appeared

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Sport

Zion Suzuki Makes Japanese Football History in the Premier League — But His Aston Villa Debut Wasn’t the Fairytale Start

Zion Suzuki has officially broken new ground for Japanese football. The Aston Villa goalkeeper became the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League when he started against defending champions Arsenal at Villa Park on August 31. Villa ultimately fell 1-0, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal in the 59th minute, but Suzuki’s debut still marked a historic moment for Japan and another major step in the rapid rise of Japanese footballers in England. The 24-year-old goalkeeper j

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