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After rocky start to US Open, Zverev reaches 4th major semi of 2026

Alexander Zverev's rocky road to start the US Open turned into smooth sailing to the semifinals.

Japanese baseball’s all-time hit king Isao Harimoto dies at 86

Harimoto, who finished his career with 3,085 hits and is the only player in NPB history to reach 3,000, died at a Tokyo hospital on Wednesday.

Philippines ferry fire leaves at least five dead and scores missing – video

Five people were confirmed dead in early counting and ​more than 80 missing on Thursday after a ferry caught fire ⁠off Palawan island in the western Philippines on Wednesday night, the country's coast guard says. It released footage…

Elena Rybakina secures No. 1 ranking, eyes more Grand Slam glory

NEW YORK–Elena Rybakina will rise to number one in the world rankings for the first time after reaching the US Open semi-finals, but for the Kazakh star the chance at a third Grand Slam title remains her most pressing concern. “It means a…

Australia’s Max Purcell straight back in Davis Cup fold after 18-month anti-doping ban

Dual grand slam doubles champion named after tennis suspension Alex de Minaur leads Australia team to face Poland in tie in Brisbane Max Purcell, the grand slam doubles champion left shattered when having to serve a ban for an anti-doping…

Zverev's US Open rocky road turns into smooth sailing to the semi-finals

Alexander Zverev ‌took another big step towards a second Grand Slam ‌title by beating Dutchman Botic van de ​Zandschulp 6-2 7-5 6-1 to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Coco Gauff defeats Mirra Andreeva to reach US Open semifinals

NEW YORK–Coco Gauff saved two match points in rallying to defeat reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-2 in a US Open quarter-final on Wednesday. Fourth-ranked Gauff, a 22-year-old American and two-time Grand Slam…

Elena Rybakina beats Zheng Qinwen, advances to US Open semifinals

NEW YORK–Elena Rybakina ensured she would become world number one for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen to reach the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Kazakh star rallied to defeat…

Lamine Yamal becomes Barcelona's youngest captain at 19

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool prepare bid for Crystal Palace's Wharton

Liverpool could make a bid to sign Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton as soon as January. Transfer Talk has the latest.

UCL talking points: Mourinho's blueprint to win the Champions League

Kylian Mbappé up front and Thibaut Courtois in goal; does Jose Mourinho really need any more than that? ESPN's Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti, Rob Dawson and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from Matchday 1 so far.

Zverev passes Van de Zandschulp test to reach US Open semis