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September 09, 2019

US Open glance: Nadal holds off Medvedev for 19th Slam title

A quick look at the U.S. Open's final day: Rafael Nadal won his fourth U.S. Open title and 19th Grand Slam trophy overall by ...

September 09, 2019

Medvedev earns US Open cheers during and after loss to Nadal

Imagine this a week ago: U.S. Open fans going crazy for Daniil Medvedev. The guy who they loved to boo, who defiantly told ...

September 09, 2019

19 Slams: Nadal stops Medvedev comeback bid to win US Open

Rafael Nadal's 19th Grand Slam trophy went from inevitable to suddenly in doubt in a thrill-a-minute U.S. Open final.

September 09, 2019

Mertens, Sabalenka win US Open women's doubles title

Elise Mertens and Aryna Sabalenka are both focused on their promising singles careers. But if they're going to play doubles, ...

September 09, 2019

The Latest: Nadal edges Medvedev at US Open for 19th major

The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): 9:10 p.m. Rafael Nadal has edged Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, ...

September 09, 2019

Root's problem: How to stop Smith in the Ashes

After leading England on a failed attempt to regain the Ashes, Joe Root has a familiar headache ahead of the fifth and final ...

September 09, 2019

Macron apologizes to Albania on wrong anthem at soccer game

Albania's prime minister says French President Emmanuel Macron has apologized to him after the wrong national anthem was ...

September 09, 2019

Ramos equals Casillas record; Spain, Italy win qualifiers

Sergio Ramos equaled the record for the most appearances for Spain as his team continued its march toward qualifying for the ...

September 08, 2019

Pukki scores again but Italy stays perfect in Finland

Italy benefited from a generous hand ball decision and converted a late penalty for a 2-1 win at Finland to extend its ...

September 08, 2019

US rallies to beat Great Britain & Ireland in Walker Cup

Cole Hammer finally got a point with the shortest match. John Pak completed a perfect week. John Augenstein delivered the ...

September 08, 2019

Australia retains Ashes after beating England in 4th test

Australia retained the Ashes after beating England by 185 runs in the final session of the fourth test at Old Trafford on ...

September 08, 2019

Hamilton would take flag for risky move to gain position

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton said he would be willing to get a warning flag for a risky move if it meant potentially ...

September 08, 2019

Leclerc ends Ferrari's 9-year wait for Italian GP win

Charles Leclerc hadn't even reached his teens the last time Ferrari won the Italian Grand Prix. Only a week after achieving ...

September 08, 2019

Casey wins his 1st European Tour title in 5 years

Ryder Cup star Paul Casey carded a 6-under 66 to win the European Open by one shot on Sunday for his first European Tour ...

September 08, 2019

Scotland's Bradbury off to RWC as injury cover for Ritchie

Flanker Magnus Bradbury is flying with the Scotland squad to the Rugby World Cup in Japan on Monday as injury cover for Jamie ...

September 08, 2019

63,000 attend Women's Super League opening weekend games

The opening weekend of the Women's Super League season attracted almost 63,000 fans across six games as England enjoyed an ...

September 08, 2019

American midfielder Alfredo Morales has strained right groin

American midfielder Alfredo Morales has been diagnosed with a strained right groin. Morales was hurt near the end of a 3-0 ...

September 08, 2019

Nigeria, Iran clinch Olympic berths; Spain tops Serbia

Nigeria and Iran are going to the Olympics. China's World Cup run came to a disappointing end. And Serbia is unbeaten no ...

September 08, 2019

FIBA suspends referees from France-Lithuania game

FIBA suspended the officials who worked France's debated win over Lithuania for the remainder of the World Cup on Sunday, ...

September 08, 2019

Nurmagomedov beats Poirier, stays unbeaten at UFC 242

Khabib Nurmagomedov stopped Dustin Poirier by submission in the third round Saturday night at UFC 242, retaining his ...