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Pacifist Japan struggles to boost troops as China anxiety grows

Sinner, Swiatek tested at US Open as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown

Swiatek struggles into US Open fourth round

Olympic champion Hassan and Kiros smash course records to win Sydney Marathon

New wave: Sea power turned into energy at Los Angeles port

China's Wang grabs three-shot LPGA lead at TPC Boston

Hassan and Kiros smash race records to win Sydney Marathon

Mitchell wants more from England at World Cup after another huge win

Real Madrid overturn Mallorca as Atletico held

Sinner tested at US Open as Gauff cruises into last 16

Joao Neves bags stunning hat-trick as PSG put six past Toulouse

Hearing ends without ruling on Trump attempt to oust Fed Governor Cook

A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.

Controversial coach boosting Rybakina at US Open

Elena Rybakina said her reunion with controversial coach Stefano Vukov has boosted her US Open campaign after she demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round on Friday.

FA Cup-holders Palace sign Spain winger Pino

Crystal Palace have signed Spain winger Yeremy Pino from Villarreal, the English FA Cup-holders announced Friday.

Alcaraz romps into US Open fourth round, Rybakina advances

Carlos Alcaraz surged into the fourth round of the US Open on Friday as Novak Djokovic and defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka aimed to keep their title bids on track.

Alcaraz mows down Darderi to reach US Open last 16

Carlos Alcaraz coasted into the last 16 of the US Open on Friday with a straight-sets win despite sparking fitness concerns as he received treatment for a knee issue.

Schwarber hits historic four homers but misses rare shot at five

Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber blasted a record-tying four home runs in a single Major League Baseball game, but regretted missing out on a rare chance to smash a fifth homer.

Injury doubt Tonali picked by Gattuso for Italy's World Cup qualifiers

Sandro Tonali is fit to play in Italy's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Israel after recovering from a shoulder injury in time to be picked in Gennaro Gattuso's first Azzurri squad on Friday.

Spurs sign Dutch midfielder Simons in boost for new boss Frank

Tottenham Hotspur on Friday signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a boost for new manager Thomas Frank.

Rybakina routs Raducanu to advance at US Open

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina demolished Britain's Emma Raducanu to reach the fourth round of the US Open for the first time on Friday.

US banana giant Chiquita returns to Panama

US banana giant Chiquita Brands will resume operations in Panama and rehire thousands of workers fired after a crippling strike, the government of the Central American country said Friday.

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