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Naomi Osaka books quarterfinal ticket at DC Open

WASHINGTON–Women’s third seed Naomi Osaka also punched her quarterfinal ticket in the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, advancing when American Ashlyn Krueger retired while trailing 6-3, 3-1. Japan’s Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion coming off…

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Former CSK coach tipped for England's Test head coach role

Stephen Fleming is reportedly the frontrunner for England's Test head coach position. He has emerged as the preferred candidate after a thorough interview process. Fleming will replace Brendon McCullum, who is now leading England's…

Olatoye vows to return stronger after C’Wealth setback

Nigerian hammer thrower Oyesade Olatoye expresses disappointment after missing a medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games but vows to return stronger. Read More: https://punchng.com/olatoye-vows-to-return-stronger-after-cwealth-setback/

Breaking: Deadly H5N1 bird flu strain detected in Victoria for the first time

The deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has reached Victoria after a positive test was confirmed.

India at CWG 2026 Day 8 Schedule: Full list of Indian athletes in action on Thursday

Storm apologize after Cunningham fans confronted

The Storm apologized Wednesday for an exchange that took place between one of their co-owners and two fans who thanked Sophie Cunningham in the wake of her comments supporting barring transgender girls and women from girls' and women's…

Weightlifters shoulder Nigeria’s Glasgow campaign

Nigerian weightlifters and para-powerlifters have shouldered the country’s medal hopes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing 10 of 12 medals. Read More: https://punchng.com/weightlifters-shoulder-nigerias-glasgow-campaign/

Obama makes one of his first midterm endorsements with a basketball video

Josh Turek is the Democratic nominee in Iowa's Senate race and a two-time Paralympic gold medallist.

Phillies' Mattingly: Time to find out who we are

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said "now's the time that we're going to find out what we're made of" after dropping nine of 12 games since the All-Star break.

Falcons know what is at stake, says Oshoala

Asisat Oshoala calls for Nigerian support as Super Falcons aim to recover from their shock WAFCON defeat to Malawi and secure a World Cup ticket. Read More: https://punchng.com/falcons-know-what-is-at-stake-says-oshoala/

Malawi loss wake-up call – Madugu

Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu describes Nigeria’s shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi as a “wake-up call,” accepting responsibility and vowing to correct mistak Read More: https://punchng.com/malawi-loss-wake-up-call-madugu/