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Messi scores but Miami held by Nashville

Messi scores but Miami held by Nashville

Lionel Messi extended his incredible scoring streak against MLS-leaders Nashville on Saturday as Inter Miami battled to a 2-2 draw in their top-of-the-table Eastern Conference clash.

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US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare

US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare

Elena Rybakina is on top of the tennis world, celebrating her first US Open title and her rise to number one barely more than three weeks after she feared injury would force her out of the final Grand Slam of the year.

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Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one

Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one

Elena Rybakina punctuated her rise to world number one with a US Open title on Saturday, but the Kazakh star at the summit of the women's game remains an enigmatic figure.

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Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat

Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat

Aryna Sabalenka, denied a third consecutive US Open title and toppled from the world number one spot she had held for 99 weeks, vowed to come back stronger after a season of disappointment.

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South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory

South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory

South Africa thrashed New Zealand 43-28 to complete a 3-1 victory in the fourth and final match of the Southern Hemisphere rivals' Test series in Baltimore on Saturday.

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Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat

Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat

Elena Rybakina denied Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title on Saturday, punctuating her rise to world number one with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory over the player she's replacing at the summit.

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Gilbert Arenas questions Jonathan Kuminga's decision to join Minnesota

Gilbert Arenas questions Jonathan Kuminga's decision to join Minnesota

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas criticized Jonathan Kuminga's two-year, $12.4 million agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga has defended the move by saying he wanted to join a winning culture after contract discussions with the Lakers did not produce a deal.

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Akron fan's honorary play-calling stint ends with opening-drive fumble

Akron fan's honorary play-calling stint ends with opening-drive fumble

Akron season-ticket holder Marty Whims II served as honorary offensive coordinator for the opening drive against Robert Morris on Saturday. His stint ended when receiver Marcel Williams fumbled on third-and-11.

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Cristian Mungiu's Fjord examines a family's conflict with Norwegian child authorities

Cristian Mungiu's Fjord examines a family's conflict with Norwegian child authorities

Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or-winning Fjord is screening at the Toronto International Film Festival before an October 9 theatrical release. The drama follows Christian parents whose five children are removed by authorities in a Norwegian coastal community.

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Louisiana's developing roster faces USC as Trojans enter as heavy favorites

Louisiana's developing roster faces USC as Trojans enter as heavy favorites

Louisiana visits USC as a 30.5-point underdog with coach Michael Desormeaux continuing a recruit-and-develop approach. The matchup pairs quarterback Lunch Winfield with a Trojans defense coming off a 39-0 shutout of Fresno State.

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