Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to reach the US Open final. He won the semi-final match in straight sets: 6-4, 7-6, 6-2. Alcaraz will face either Jannik Sinner or Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final.
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Carlos Alcaraz is the world number two tennis player.
He is 22 years old and from Spain.
Alcaraz defeated 38-year-old Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major champion.
The match ended with scores of 6-4, 7-6, 6-2.
Alcaraz was the 2022 US Open champion.
Djokovic made two double faults in the third set, which contributed to his loss.
Alcaraz will play against Jannik Sinner or Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final match.
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Armenia will face Portugal in a UEFA World Cup qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game will take place at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia on September 6. The match marks Portugal's first qualifying game after the death of their player Diogo Jota.
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Armenia and Portugal will meet in a World Cup qualifying match on September 6.
The game is part of the UEFA qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Portugal's Ruben Neves will honor his late teammate Diogo Jota by wearing Jota’s number 21 jersey.
Diogo Jota died in a car accident in July 2025.
Cristiano Ronaldo attended a ceremony to honor Jota and another former player, Jorge Costa.
Portugal is joining the World Cup qualifiers now due to their participation in the 2025 Nations League.
Portugal has faced Armenia six times before, winning four times and drawing twice.
Some players from both teams are unavailable due to injuries or other reasons.
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Thomas Tuchel has been the manager of England's national soccer team for 325 days, but the team has only played four matches under him. There is discussion about his strategy and player choices as England prepares to play more matches. So far, few new players have been introduced to the team.
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Thomas Tuchel became England's manager on January 1, but there have only been four games since.
Wayne Rooney called the few matches played so far as "nonsense" fixtures.
Tuchel started late, missing out on earlier Nations League games.
Since 2000, no other England manager has had so few games in the first 325 days of their term.
Three new players earned their first caps under Tuchel: Dan Burn, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Trevoh Chalobah.
Other potential debutants include Djed Spence, Elliot Anderson, and Jarell Quansah.
Other managers had more matches in their first year, with Roy Hodgson having 14 and Gareth Southgate having eight.
Tuchel reduced his squad size recently and made strategic player selections.
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France won against Ukraine 2-0 in a World Cup qualifying soccer match. Kylian Mbappe scored a late goal to tie with Thierry Henry for second on France's all-time scoring list. The win gives France an early advantage in their qualifying group.
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France scored early with a goal from Michael Olise and later with a goal from Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe's goal brought him to 51 international goals, matching Thierry Henry's record for France.
Ousmane Dembele, who substituted in the second half, aggravated a thigh injury.
France's strategy used a 4-2-3-1 formation, which helped control the game.
Ukraine had a strong moment after halftime with dangerous plays but could not score.
France's win puts them in a strong position in Group D of the World Cup qualifiers.
France will next play against Iceland, and Ukraine will face Azerbaijan.
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Luis Suarez, a forward for Inter Miami, received a six-match ban for spitting at a Seattle Sounders staff member after a soccer match. The incident happened after the Leagues Cup final on August 31. Suarez apologized for his actions, and the ban applies to next year's tournament.
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Luis Suarez was banned for six matches for spitting at a Seattle Sounders staff member.
The incident occurred after the Leagues Cup final on August 31, 2023.
Suarez previously played for Liverpool and Barcelona and is currently with Inter Miami.
The suspension applies to next year's Leagues Cup tournament.
Luis Suarez apologized for the incident on Instagram.
The Leagues Cup involves teams from the MLS and Mexico's Liga MX.
Suarez's team-mates Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles are also suspended, for two and three games respectively.
Suarez has a history of controversial incidents, including racial abuse and biting offenses.
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Caitlyn Halse, an 18-year-old rugby player from Australia, will compete against England in a Women's Rugby World Cup match. Known as 'The Kid,' she has been involved in more tries than any other player in the tournament so far. Halse and her teammates, the Wallaroos, face strong opponents but are aiming for a decisive performance.
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Caitlyn Halse is the youngest Australian player at the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Halse has scored four tries and assisted three more in the tournament.
Australia, known as the Wallaroos, will face England on Saturday, September 6, at the Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium.
England's team includes fast players Ellie Kildunne, Abby Dow, and Jess Breach, who have scored a combined 143 tries in 158 Tests.
England holds a winning record against Australia, having won all seven previous matches.
Australia's progression in the tournament depends on a four-try bonus point or maintaining a points difference advantage over the United States.
England's captain for the match is Alex Matthews, as Zoe Aldcroft is injured.
The game will be aired live on BBC platforms and the BBC Sport website and app.
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Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova will compete in the 2025 US Open women's singles final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sabalenka, currently the world-ranked number one, is the defending champion, while Anisimova is making a comeback after stepping away from tennis in 2023. The match is scheduled for September 6, at 4pm local time.
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Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova will play in the US Open women's final.
The match will be held on September 6, at 4pm local time (20:00 GMT).
Sabalenka is the world number one and defending US Open champion.
Anisimova has won six of their nine past matches.
Sabalenka has won three Grand Slam titles in her career.
Anisimova returned to tennis in 2024 after a break due to mental health concerns.
Sabalenka's career prize money totals $37.4 million; Anisimova's total is $8.7 million.
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British tennis player Emma Raducanu has decided not to play for Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Instead, she will compete in the Korea Open tournament in Seoul to focus on improving her game and working with her new coach. This decision affects Britain’s team for the competition in Shenzhen, China.
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Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals to play on the WTA Tour.
She received a wildcard to participate in the Korea Open in Seoul.
Raducanu aims to focus on her game development and work with new coach Francisco Roig.
Her decision is a setback for the British team, which loses a key player for the Finals.
Raducanu had previously missed the Cup’s qualifying games in April for training purposes.
The International Tennis Federation moved the Finals date earlier to encourage top players to attend.
Raducanu has ranking points to defend in Seoul, which impacts her position in future tournaments.
Other notable players, like Iga Swiatek, will also participate in the Korea Open starting September 15.
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Pace bowler Matthew Potts has a chance to rejoin England's cricket team for the Ashes tour after being released from the T20 matches in Ireland to play in the County Championship. Changes in England's cricket squads include resting Ben Duckett and recalling Sam Curran for the T20 games. With Jamie Overton's retirement and Chris Woakes' injury, England is considering Potts for a spot in their Ashes squad.
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Matthew Potts was released from England’s T20 squad to play in the County Championship, increasing his chances for the Ashes tour.
Potts last played a Test match for England against New Zealand in December.
Jamie Overton has retired from red-ball cricket, leaving an opening for a bowler in England's Ashes squad.
Chris Woakes is recovering from a dislocated shoulder and may not join the Ashes tour.
England's Ashes squad is expected to be announced by the end of the month, with Potts a contender for a bowling spot.
Ben Duckett is given a rest from T20 matches after a busy schedule, potentially returning for the New Zealand series leading up to the Ashes.
Sam Curran is recalled to England's T20 squad after not playing since Brendon McCullum became head coach.
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Donald Trump will attend the US Open men's singles final on Sunday, marking his first visit to the event since 2015. Trump has not been to the tournament since he became president in 2016, but he will return to watch the final match in New York City.
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Donald Trump will attend the US Open men's singles final on Sunday.
This will be Trump's first visit to the US Open since 2015.
Trump served as President of the United States from 2016 after winning the election.
The US Open is held in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City.
Trump met tennis star John McEnroe during his last visit to the tournament in 2015.
Trump, who was born in Queens, has visited the US Open several times in the past.
No American players will be in the men's singles final.
The final match is scheduled to start at 14:00 (19:00 BST) on Sunday.
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Lewis Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc finished first and second in the first practice session at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Hamilton's time was slightly faster than Leclerc's, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen came in fourth. The practice session saw several incidents, including drivers running off track and red flags due to gravel on the circuit.
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The Italian Grand Prix takes place at Monza from September 5-7.
Lewis Hamilton led the first practice session, despite a five-place grid penalty for the race.
Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's Ferrari teammate, finished second in practice.
Max Verstappen was fourth fastest in the session.
Several drivers, including Fernando Alonso and George Russell, ran off course, causing gravel to be spread on the track.
A red flag was issued after gravel was scattered by Isack Hadjar when he ran off the track.
George Russell's session ended with a mechanical problem that left him stuck with the rear wheels locked.
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Caitlin Clark, a player for the Indiana Fever, is out for the rest of the season due to a groin injury. Despite her efforts to recover, there is not enough time for her to safely return before the season ends. Clark, known for her impressive performances, has supported her team and has been an influential figure in women's basketball.
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Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever's season because of a groin injury.
She was injured in a game on July 15 against the Connecticut Sun and also had a bone bruise.
Clark played 13 games this season, averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 5.0 rebounds.
She has not experienced injuries before, having never missed a game during college or her first WNBA season.
The Indiana Fever are 1 1/2 games ahead of Los Angeles in the standings with three games left.
Clark has contributed to the growth of women's basketball, with the league seeing record attendance.
Caitlin Clark was the 2024 Rookie of the Year.
The Fever face multiple player injuries this season, including Clark and other teammates.
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Scotland's women's rugby team is set to play against Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup. Scotland hopes to surprise with an upset against the highly-ranked Canadian team. The match takes place in Exeter, and Scotland aims to avoid facing England in the quarter-finals by winning against Canada.
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Scotland will play Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup Pool B match.
The game will be held at Sandy Park, Exeter, on Saturday, 6 September, at 12:00 BST.
Canada is ranked second in the world; Scotland is ranked sixth.
Scotland has recently defeated Wales and Fiji in the tournament.
A victory over Canada would help Scotland avoid facing England, the tournament hosts, in the quarter-finals.
Scotland's team believes they have prepared well and improved throughout the tournament.
Scotland is inspired by their recent performances and aims to deliver a strong challenge against Canada.
The match will be broadcast live on BBC Two, BBC Radio Sports Extra, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app.
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The Philadelphia Eagles won their first game of the season against the Dallas Cowboys with a score of 24-20. Jalen Hurts, the Eagles' quarterback, scored two touchdowns during the game.
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The Philadelphia Eagles played against the Dallas Cowboys.
The Eagles won the game with a score of 24-20.
Jalen Hurts is the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Hurts scored two touchdowns in this game.
The game marks the start of the Eagles' season.
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The Women's Super League is starting again, with Chelsea aiming for their seventh win in a row. BBC Sport pundits predict Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City will be the top three teams for the 2025-26 season. Key changes and new signings across teams, such as Chelsea's addition of Alyssa Thompson, are part of the discussions.
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Chelsea has won six Women's Super League titles in a row.
Chelsea added United States forward Alyssa Thompson to their team.
Arsenal finished 12 points behind Chelsea last season but aims to challenge them this year.
Arsenal signed Olivia Smith and Taylor Hinds to strengthen their squad.
Manchester City, under new manager Andree Jeglertz, aims for a title challenge and Champions League return.
Manchester United added players like Julia Zigiotti and Fridolina Rolfo but lost Grace Clinton.
London City Lionesses, a newly-promoted team, made significant signings like Grace Geyoro.
Everton has new ownership and plans to play at Goodison Park this season.
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Raheem Sterling, the English football player, is currently not playing for Chelsea despite having a contract worth £30 million remaining. Chelsea and Sterling have not reached an agreement on how to end his contract, and Sterling has not been part of the first team since a change in the club's management.
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Raheem Sterling was a key player in England's run to the Euro 2020 final.
He moved from Manchester City to Chelsea in 2022 with a £325,000-per-week contract.
Chelsea's management changes have affected Sterling's position in the team.
Sterling has not played for Chelsea since the new manager Enzo Maresca took over.
There is a £30 million balance left on Sterling's contract with Chelsea.
Currently, Sterling is in Chelsea's 'bomb squad,' a group of players not in the main team.
Finding a new club for Sterling has been difficult due to financial and personal reasons.
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Defender John Stones has left the England football team because of an injury. England will play World Cup qualifying matches against Andorra and Serbia without him.
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John Stones, a defender, pulled out of the England squad due to injury.
Stones is 31 years old and had a "muscular issue" that got worse.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said he didn't want to risk Stones' health.
Stones played in all three of Manchester City's Premier League matches this season.
Other defenders available for England are Marc Guehi, Dan Burn, Ezri Konsa, and Jarell Quansah.
England's upcoming matches are against Andorra on Saturday and Serbia on Tuesday.
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Jacob Bethell, a young cricket player, recently performed well at Lord's, despite criticisms and pressure from previous games. England's cricket team is facing challenges in finding the right team balance, especially with bowling options. There are also concerns about how England handles young talent and limited experience in 50-over cricket.
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Jacob Bethell scored 58 runs off 40 balls at Lord's during a game against South Africa.
Bethell faced criticism for his performances in earlier games and during The Hundred tournament.
Bethell was unexpectedly chosen as captain for a T20 tour, raising questions about his leadership experience.
England's cricket team struggles with finding an all-rounder, impacting their team balance.
Recent games showed weaknesses in England's bowling, especially with part-time bowlers like Bethell and Jacks conceding many runs.
Fast bowler Sonny Baker was dropped after an expensive debut, despite initial selection.
England's team has little experience in 50-over cricket, focusing mostly on T20 matches.
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Alessia Russo, an England striker, has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. Since joining Arsenal in 2023, she has scored 36 goals and helped the team win the Champions League. Russo has been recognized for her performance by being nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or and included in prestigious teams of the year.
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Alessia Russo is an England striker who plays for Arsenal.
She joined Arsenal from Manchester United in 2023.
Russo has scored 36 goals in 72 games with Arsenal.
She helped Arsenal win the Champions League in May.
Russo scored for England in the Euro 2025 final, helping them defend their title.
Last season, she scored 12 goals in 21 Women's Super League games, earning the Golden Boot.
Russo was nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
She was named in the teams of the year by both the Professional Footballers' Association and the Uefa Champions League.
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Former boxing champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather plan to have an exhibition fight next year. The event will be organized by CSI Sports/Fight Sports, but many details like the date and place are not yet decided.
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Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are both former world boxing champions.
The fight will be an exhibition match, meaning it's more for entertainment and not part of professional competition records.
The organization behind the event is CSI Sports/Fight Sports.
Tyson is 59 years old and returns to fighting after a controversial loss to Jake Paul.
Mayweather, who is 48 years old, retired undefeated with a 50-0 professional record.
Mayweather's last exhibition match was against John Gotti III.
Exhibition fights usually do not declare formal winners or impact fighters' official records.
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