Serena and Venus Williams made an electrifying return to Grand Slam doubles at the U.S. Open on Friday night in New York, captivating fans including Carlos Alcaraz. Competing together for the first time since 2022, the legendary pair suffered a narrow first-round tiebreaker defeat against Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint
Novak Djokovic suffered a shock first-round US Open defeat to Mariano Navone after a gruelling five-set battle, with physical issues raising fresh questions over his Grand Slam future
England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test at Lord’s to seal a 2-0 series win, with Ollie Robinson starring as the hosts dominated throughout
Manchester City have signed 18-year-old Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €95 million plus €5 million in add-ons, with the teenager seen as a long-term replacement for Rodri. He could debut against Crystal Palace on Friday
Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 as debutant Morgan Rogers scored, while Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer also found the net to give Xabi Alonso a winning Premier League start
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott was convicted of sexually abusing two children, with the WPBSA revoking his membership as he awaits sentencing on September 29
Manchester United and Tottenham suffered disappointing opening-round defeats, while Everton, Ipswich and Leeds claimed wins as Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with victory
England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days at Headingley, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series
England strengthened their grip on the first Test, reaching 366-8 for a 195-run first-innings lead. Harry Brook (91), Joe Root (66), Jordan Cox (73) and Dan Lawrence (51) all hit half-centuries but missed out on hundreds, while Ali Usman claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Pakistan’s poor bowling and fielding continued
Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as Inter Miami played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union. The match featured goals from Daniel Pinter and Neil Pierre, and ended with a late stoppage-time scuffle that resulted in red cards for both sides
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