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Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return
Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sailed into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday as tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams suffered an agonising defeat on their long-awaited return to Grand Slam doubles.
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Williams sisters fall in thrilling return to US Open doubles
Serena and Venus Williams electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium but fell to Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint in three thrilling sets in their return to the US Open women's doubles on Friday.
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Cycling superstar Pogacar has surgery after Vuelta crash
Tadej Pogacar had an operation on his fractured collarbone on Monday as he begins his recovery from the heavy fall that put paid to his Vuelta a Espana ambitions.
Man City agree deal for Everton's Ndiaye
Manchester City have agreed to sign Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth £65 million ($88 million), according to reports on Monday.
Sabalenka kickstarts US Open three-peat bid as Fils crashes out
Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a rare US Open three-peat got off to a winning start Monday as she dispatched Camila Osorio, while French rising star Arthur Fils suffered a surprise loss.
Fils upset by resurgent Tsitsipas at US Open
Rising French star Arthur Fils tumbled out of the US Open Monday, losing his opening match to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets.
Happy to be back in NY, Sabalenka advances
Aryna Sabalenka opened her US Open title defense with a win Monday, turning back Colombian Camila Osorio in fairly comfortable fashion to advance to the second round.
Pakistan ditch coaches, send seven players home after England defeats
Pakistan have replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and pace-bowling chief Umar Gul, and sent seven players home, in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England.
Naomi Watts to receive lifetime award at top Spain film fest
Hollywood star actor and producer Naomi Watts will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's top film festival next month, organisers announced on Monday.
Galliano pulls Met Gala exhibit after antisemitism backlash
Top fashion designer John Galliano announced Monday he was cancelling an exhibition of his work that was to kick off New York's Met Gala next spring, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.
Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
A jury heard closing arguments on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the sensational murder three decades ago of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur.
Pakistan sack coach, send seven players home after England defeats
Pakistan have ditched head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sent several squad members back home in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England, officials announced Monday.
Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks on from Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final and after over 200 appearances for his country stretching across more than two decades.
It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
New storms threaten Grand Canyon flood search, 2 bodies recovered
Forecasted storms in the Grand Canyon on Monday threatened efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after flash floods over the weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) said, with two bodies already recovered.
France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with new levy
France will from Tuesday impose a fee on ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost 20 euros per garment, as the government targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein.
It 'hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football
Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.
Tribunal says India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan
An international tribunal ordered India on Monday to "observe its obligations" under a treaty with Pakistan on the sharing of the Indus and other rivers, which the New Delhi government sought to suspend.
Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi league
Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Al Hilal just under eight months after joining the Saudi club.
John Galliano pulls US exhibition after antisemitism backlash
Top fashion designer John Galliano announced Monday he has withdrawn from a planned exhibition of his work at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.
Djokovic's Grand Slam future uncertain after brutal US Open defeat
A record-setting 25th Grand Slam title looks even further from Novak Djokovic's grasp after the Serb great's brutal first-round exit from the US Open.
French Top 14 boss offers 'no guarantees' for first Club World Cup
French Top 14 president Yann Roubert said on Monday rugby union's inaugural Club World Cup is not guaranteed unless southern hemisphere teams work to accommodate the wishes of their European counterparts.
Munoz reunites with Glasner after joining Forest from Palace
Colombia right-back Daniel Munoz will be reunited with manager Oliver Glasner at Nottingham Forest after completing a move from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace on Monday.
Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for £124 million
France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League giants from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday.
ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules
ChatGPT will have to comply with tougher safety rules after the EU added it Monday to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny in Europe, a first for an AI chatbot.
Liverpool sign Barcola from PSG for reported £124 million
France winger Bradley Barcola has become Liverpool's second-most expensive signing after joining the Premier League giants from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday.
Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal
Brazilian winger Allan has joined Manchester City on a five-year deal from Palmeiras for a reported fee of £34 million ($46 million).
More flooding feared at Grand Canyon after storm leaves 15 missing
Storms forecast for Monday could trigger new flash floods in the Grand Canyon, the National Weather Service said as crews looked for around 15 people missing in a flood that claimed at least one life.
Root says new balls behind batsmen's struggles in England
Joe Root believes a new batch of Dukes balls are the reason why there have been few big scores in Test cricket in England this season.
Swollen rivers, washed-out roads hamper Nepal rescue effort
Nepali rescue teams battled difficult terrain, an unpredictable river and treacherous marshland on Monday, the sixth day in their search for survivors and victims of devastating floods.
Springboks switch Kolbe to full-back for third All Blacks Test
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made four predictable changes to the team that started a victory over New Zealand last weekend for the third Test on Saturday.
Deadly virus stalks South Africa's sardines
The tide came in last week carrying thousands of dead sardines onto South Africa's south coast and by dawn, stretches of Gqeberha's shoreline were flecked with silver.
Malaysia's Sarawak eyes cloud seeding as haze worsens
Malaysia's Sarawak state plans cloud seeding operations in early September, officials said Monday, as smoke from fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushes air quality to hazardous levels.
World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific: UN official
Leaders from the world's top economies should stand on a Pacific atoll to see the reality of record sea level rise, a top UN official said in Palau on Monday.