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Gauff powers past Pegula to win US Open warm-up in Cincinnati
Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati.
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Tied in knots? Polygamy persists in DR Congo despite ban
"I can get married again -- the dream is to get to seven wives," said Congolese church pastor Chirhuza Zagabe, a husband to four spouses and father of 16 children.
'So cute!': Swedish selfie 'museum' gets super liked
A new selfie "museum" in Sweden is flipping the script by making visitors both the artist and the exhibit.
Tuchel provides calm amid Chelsea storm ahead of Real clash
Chelsea face Real Madrid on Wednesday reeling from their heaviest defeat of the season, but Thomas Tuchel's battle-hardened ability to keep his players focused should ensure the Champions League holders are ready for the latest test of their resilience.
Kansas comeback stuns North Carolina for US college crown
The University of Kansas staged the biggest comeback in the history of the US collegiate basketball national championship game to defeat North Carolina on Monday.
Abramovich: surprise participant in Russia-Ukraine talks
When Turkey hosted talks between Russia and Ukraine last week, a familiar but unexpected face was seen among the officials and diplomats gathered in a wing of the former imperial Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
Wallabies to play three home Tests against England in July
The Wallabies will play Eddie Jones' England in a three-match series in July, including the first rugby Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground since 1986, it was announced Tuesday.
Ancelotti in the spotlight as wounded Real Madrid take on Chelsea
Carlo Ancelotti knows better than anyone how quickly things can change at Real Madrid.
In a southern US capital, an unending water crisis
Every morning, 180 students at a school in Jackson, Mississippi have to board a bus to be taken to another nearby school. The reason? Their school lacks the water pressure needed to flush its own toilets.
James Foley's mother, brother testify at trial of IS 'Beatle'
The mother of slain American journalist James Foley said Monday at the trial of one of his alleged Islamic State captors that she initially hoped reports her son had been executed were "some cruel joke."
Tiger-mania builds as Woods practices well at Augusta
Tiger Woods practiced before thousands of supportive spectators on Monday at Augusta National ahead of the 86th Masters, where he hopes to make his first start since a car crash 14 months ago left him with severe right leg injuries.
DeChambeau says Mickelson has 'gone dark' amid controversy
Three-time winner Phil Mickelson is sitting out the Masters for the first time in 28 years, and his friend Bryson DeChambeau said Monday the US veteran has "gone dark."
Tiger-mania building as Woods practices at Augusta
Tiger Woods practiced before thousands of supportive spectators on Monday at Augusta National ahead of the 86th Masters, where he hopes to make his first start since a car crash 14 months ago left him with severe right leg injuries.
Aussie Smith ready to contend again at the Masters
Cameron Smith has shown he has the game for Augusta National, and with two US PGA Tour titles under his belt this year he could be set for a major breakthrough at the Masters.
Milan's lead cut to a point as title race heads towards thrilling climax
AC Milan lead Serie A by a single point after failing to get past mid-table Bologna on Monday, a goalless draw the latest twist in a thrilling title race which looks to be heading to the wire.
Arsenal's top four bid rocked in 'unacceptable' Palace defeat
Mikel Arteta apologised for Arsenal's "unacceptable" performance in a 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace that dealt a significant blow to their bid to finish in the Premier League's top four.
Major winners advise amateurs on Masters success secrets
Top-ranked amateur Keita Nakajima and Cayman Islands teen Aaron Jarvis were thrilled to get advice from Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama ahead of their Masters debuts.
Arsenal's top four bid rocked in Palace defeat
Arsenal's bid to finish in the Premier League's top four suffered a significant setback as Crystal Palace swept to an impressive 3-0 win on Monday.
Milan stalemate with Bologna cuts Serie A lead to a point
AC Milan lead Serie A by a single point after failing to get past mid-table Bologna on Monday, a goalless draw allowing their title rivals to close the gap.
Morikawa would rather make Masters history than study it
Collin Morikawa admits he's no student of golf history, and the two-time major champion says that can be an advantage at the Masters where the weight of the past can be overwhelming.
Rivals say Tiger can handle difficult walk at Masters
Tiger Woods looks ready to manage the challenge of walking 72 holes at Augusta National only 14 months after suffering severe right leg injuries in a car crash.
FedEx Cup champ Cantlay takes even-keeled approach to Masters
Ten years on from his top amateur performance at the Masters, when Augusta National felt like "Disneyland," world number five Patrick Cantlay is hoping his usual methodical approach will see him contend for a first major title.
Grammy for disgraced comic Louis C.K. triggers backlash
Louis C.K. and the Recording Academy faced a backlash Monday after the US comedian was awarded a Grammy, five years after sexual misconduct revelations temporarily derailed his high-flying career.
Manchester City have better players than us, says Simeone
Diego Simeone conceded on Monday that Manchester City have "better" players than Atletico Madrid but said Chelsea's Champions League success last year shows his team can still reach the semi-finals.
Becker denies giving officials 'runaround' over missing trophies
German tennis great Boris Becker told a London court on Monday he had not given officials the "runaround" over missing trophies.
CAF president Motsepe 'reassured' by Ivory Coast's AFCON preparations
The Confederation of African Football president, Patrice Motsepe, said he was "reassured" by the progress made by the Ivory Coast on a visit to the next Africa Cup of Nations hosts on Monday.
Former youth star Ibitoye returns to England with Bristol
Bristol have signed former England Under-20 international wing Gabriel Ibitoye from the Tel Aviv Heat for next season, the English Premiership club announced Monday.
Glittering Roglic wins Basque Country opening stage
Olympic champion Primoz Roglic won the opening day time trial around the coastal town of Hondarribia in the Tour of the Basque Country on Monday.
Benfica have 'no fear' of Liverpool, says Taarabt
Benfica midfielder Adel Taarabt insisted Monday the Portuguese side have no fear of Liverpool ahead of their Champions League quarter-final tie against the English giants.
Visa problems delay Pujara's stint at Sussex
India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara's debut for English county Sussex has been delayed by visa problems, it was announced Monday.
Olympic champion Peaty to launch season at British Championships
Three-time Olympic swimming gold medallist Adam Peaty will return to action at the British Championships in Sheffield this week ahead of several major events later in the year.
Scoring spree takes Tanzanians Simba to CAF Cup quarter-finals
Former title-holders Renaissance Berkane of Morocco, Simba of Tanzania and Al Ittihad of Libya filled the three quarter-finals places up for grabs in the CAF Confederation Cup at the weekend.
'Now or never' to avoid climate catastrophe, warns UN
Humanity has less than three years to halt the rise of planet-warming carbon emissions and less than a decade to slash them almost in half, the UN said Monday in a landmark report on stopping global warming and ensuring a "liveable future".