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Alex Eala turns back Alycia Parks to advance at Canadian Open

MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala made sure history didn’t repeat itself, fending off gritty American Alycia Parks, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2, in the 2026 Canadian Open in Toronto on Thursday morning. Eala had an answer to Parks’ comeback this time…

Waratahs go back to the future with Foley, Phipps signings

Pakistan seal first away test win in three years to draw West Indies series

Suns keeping Brooks on 3-year, $73M extension

Suns forward Dillon Brooks has agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, his agent told ESPN.

Offseason assist: Spurs center Luke Kornet helps stranded motorist in San Antonio

The San Antonio Spurs center stopped in the rain to help out a stranded motorist in San Antonio whose car broke down.

Alex Eala advances in Toronto, avenging Australian Open loss to Parks

Alexandra Eala won her opening match, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2, in the second round of the National Bank Open in Toronto on Wednesday night, August 5. She defeated Alycia Parks, 25, and avenged her loss to the American, who caused her first-round…

Lightning strike kills Thai footballer during match

Footage shows the moment a lightning strike hit a football player in southern Thailand, during a semi-final match.

Birthday boy Popyrin wins in Montreal

Alexei Popyrin has won for the 12th time in 13 matches at the Canadian Masters, giving himself a 27th birthday present by reached the last 32 for the third year in a row.

AFLPA responds after report says player signed concussion deal with club

The AFLPA says it is speaking to the AFL after a report revealed a player had signed a contract exonerating his club from future brain trauma issues.

Rahane to Sooryavanshi: 'IPL and international cricket are completely different'

Ajinkya Rahane advised patience for young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's future in Test cricket. He noted the significant difference between IPL and international cricket pressures. Sooryavanshi had a mixed debut tour of England against the hosts…

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologised for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Saudi club Al Ahli appoint Pusic as new coach, replacing Jaissle