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Gauff powers past Pegula to win US Open warm-up in Cincinnati

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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Shein to make market debut in Hong Kong in September

Shein to make market debut in Hong Kong in September

Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to US$27 billion.

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Japan's Olympic figure skating heroes to wed

Japan's Olympic figure skating heroes to wed

Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Sunday.

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Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati

Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati

Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday.

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Cummins eyes ODI return ahead of 'big' South Africa Test series

Cummins eyes ODI return ahead of 'big' South Africa Test series

Skipper Pat Cummins said he "can't wait" to play in Australia's first Test series in South Africa since the infamous "Sandpapergate" affair and he intends to use one-day games beforehand to prepare.

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Gauff powers past Pegula to win Cincinnati WTA 1000 crown

Gauff powers past Pegula to win Cincinnati WTA 1000 crown

Coco Gauff made a statement 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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India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty

India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty

Indian police used excessive force, including electric shock devices and pellet guns, against youth-led protests that forced the education minister to resign last month, Amnesty International said Monday.

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Rookie La Sasso wins LIV season-ender as tour's future in doubt

Rookie La Sasso wins LIV season-ender as tour's future in doubt

Rookie Michael La Sasso pipped Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to win LIV Golf's season-ending Indianapolis event Sunday, as the breakaway series is plunged into a deeply uncertain future.

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Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati bb/amz

Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati bb/amz

Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday.

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Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control

Tourism boom pushes limits of Athens air traffic control

Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to solve at the height of tourist season.

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