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China's viral 'spicy strips' take a bite of global snack market

Pakistan's date workers toil through rising heat

Shelton does the double in Canada

New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' body

Eddie Jones senses Japan's time has come against Australia

New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review

Hopes fade in Colombia as window to find quake survivors shuts

US, Mexico conduct security exercises near border

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title

Spieth among five sharing Memphis lead as PGA playoffs open

Boats rescue tourists as forest fire flames threaten Greek beaches

Hunt bags Euro sprint double, Ceh keeps discus title

Good vibes powering Djokovic return to Cincinnati

Nakashima holds off Jodar to book first ATP Masters final in Montreal

Brandon Nakashima held off Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 on Wednesday, reaching his first ATP Masters final in Montreal where the title match will be an all-American affair.

U.S. Polo Assn. Takes No. 1 Spot for All Sports Brands and Climbs to No. 22 Overall on License Global's 2026 'Top Global Licensors' Ranking

WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), was named the highest-ranking sports brand on License Global's annual Top Global Licensor list for the second consecutive year, surpassing the NFL Players Association, PGA Tour, and Formula 1. Marking another milestone, U.S. Polo Assn. climbs to No. 22 overall on the global licensor list spanning the entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and sports industries. This achievement reflects the continued expansion of the multi-billion-dollar brand globally as it delivered a record year on all fronts with $2.7B in retail sales in 2025.

Spain darkens as solar eclipse races south from Arctic

Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature's greatest spectacles.

Grieving Messi available for Miami in Leagues Cup clash

Lionel Messi, fresh off his flight from Argentina, will be available to come off the bench on Wednesday in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup group stage match against Mexican side Leon.

Trump 'low-key' bets on economic pressure against Iran

Keeping a low profile doesn't come naturally to Donald Trump.

Colombia enters 'final phase' of quake search as toll hits 265

Colombia's earthquake rescue efforts entered what officials called the "final phase" on Wednesday, as rescuers searched for signs of life beneath collapsed buildings before the critical first 72 hours came to an end.

Pitch invaders take selfies with Fernandes during Man Utd friendly

Normal time in Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Leeds at Dublin's Croke Park on Wednesday ended in bizarre fashion when two young fans ran on to the pitch to take selfies with Bruno Fernandes.

Father-figure Christie helps guide Kounta to European silver

Under the wing of father-figure Linford Christie, France's Muhammad Abdallah Kounta has rebounded from a controversial six-month ban to claim a 400m silver medal at the European championships in Birmingham.

No-stress Sabalenka won't fret over lackluster 2026 results

Aryna Sabalenka was keeping a brave face on Wednesday as she prepped for her final US Open warm-up in Cincinnati, where the former champion is the top women's seed in the ATP-WTA Masters 1000 event.

McIlroy returns to St. Jude to launch marathon PGA playoff push

Rory McIlroy is gearing up for a golf marathon as he targets a fourth US PGA Tour FedEx Cup crown, starting with the St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee, this week.

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