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Amy Tennery
Russia's Daniil Medvedev breaks his racket after his first-round match against France's Benjamin Bonzi at the U.S. Open in New York on Aug. 25.
TENNIS
Aug 31, 2025
'Lots of drama' becomes the norm at tense U.S. Open
Spats at the net and tears on the bench have appeared more frequent in New York this year, where players are grasping at their last chance to claim a major title in 2025.
Carlos Alcaraz in action during his first-round match against Reilly Opelka at the U.S. Open in New York on Monday
TENNIS
Aug 26, 2025
Alcaraz eases into U.S. Open second round as Venus makes emotional exit
Alcaraz, sporting a new buzz cut that has sparked plenty of chatter on social media, dismantled Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Alexandra Eala in action during her first round match against Clara Tauson at the U.S. Open in New York on Sunday
TENNIS
Aug 26, 2025
From Philippines to Mexico, U.S. Open reflects game's global spread
Alexandra Eala secured the Philippines' first major match win on Sunday while qualifier Coleman Wong carried the flag for Hong Kong.
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori lift the trophy after winning the mixed doubles final match against Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud at the U.S. Open in New York on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Aug 21, 2025
Errani and Vavassori fight back to retain U.S. Open mixed doubles crown
The defending champions, who needed a wild card entry into the competition that prioritized singles rankings, relied on their veteran experience to outfox the Polish-Norwegian duo.
Sara Errani (below) and Andrea Vavassori in action during their match against Taylor Fritz and Elena Rybakina at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday
TENNIS
Aug 20, 2025
Defending champions trump singles stars in revamped US Open mixed doubles
Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani downed Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz before outlasting Karolina Muchova and Andrey Rublev.
WNBA All-Stars Caitlin Clark (right) and Kelsey Plum prior to the All-Star Game in Indianapolis on Saturday.
BASKETBALL
Jul 20, 2025
Clark urges more pay for WNBA players as labor talks intensify
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert struck a positive tone with reporters, saying she felt a recent meeting with players had been productive.
The announcement that NFL players will be able to compete at the Olympics in flag football raises the tantalizing possibility of a new "Dream Team," 36 years after the gold medal-winning U.S. basketball team laden with NBA stars.
OLYMPICS / Football
May 21, 2025
NFL teams vote to allow players to compete in Olympic flag football
The NFL had long been on board with players competing in the Games, while multiple athletes — including two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes — said they wanted to play.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Chief Operating Officer Danny Zausner speaks during an event announcing plans for renovations to the tennis center and Arthur Ashe Stadium, in Manhattan, New York City, on Monday.
TENNIS
May 20, 2025
U.S. Open venue to undergo $800 million transformation
Work at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be completed by the 2027 U.S. Open.
The first night of the NFL draft will kick off on Thursday, set against the backdrop of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, home of the Packers.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Apr 23, 2025
NFL's smallest city ready to make big impact as Green Bay hosts the draft
The town of just 105,000 could see a crowd many times that size for the three-day event.
Paris Basketball's Nadir Hifi during a game against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Paris on Jan. 16.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 12, 2025
NBA keen to tap into deep European talent pool
With the global pool of talent growing in the North American sport, the NBA is following a similar playbook to the other major men's North American sports leagues.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is seen on a screen in celebration of his 895th career National Hockey League goal, which he scored during a game against the New York Islanders to break the all-time record of Wayne Gretzky, in Moscow, Russia on Monday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Apr 9, 2025
Ukraine support groups call on NHL to reject Russia collaboration
The Kremlin said that Trump supported Putin's idea of hosting hockey games between American and Russian players after Russia was frozen out of international events.
Jack Draper celebrates after defeating Holger Rune during the BNP Paribas Open men's final at Indian Wells on Sunday.
TENNIS
Mar 17, 2025
Briton Draper pummels Rune to win Indian Wells title
Draper has suffered with a lingering hip issue this year but looked fine as he zipped around the court with ease on Sunday.
Mirra Andreeva with the championship trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets in the women’s final of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Sunday.
TENNIS
Mar 17, 2025
Russian teen Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka in Indian Wells final
The 17-year-old Andreeva is the youngest women's champion at the tournament since Serena Williams in 1999.
Iga Swiatek hits a shot as she defeats Karolina Muchova during their fourth-round match at Indian Wells on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Mar 13, 2025
Swiatek and Medvedev book spots in Indian Wells quarters
For Swiatek, victory continued her relentless march through the Californian desert tournament, where the Polish second seed has dropped only six games in her three matches.
U.S. President Donald Trump salutes during the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday in New Orleans, Louisiana
MORE SPORTS / Football
Feb 10, 2025
Super Bowl LIX kicks off with Trump and Swift in attendance
The Super Bowl in New Orleans' Superdome has attracted a star-studded crowd that includes U.S. President Donald Trump, Taylor Swift and Hollywood celebrities.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes takes off his helmet after defeating the Bills during the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 26.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Feb 6, 2025
NFL heralds helmet technology for reduction in concussions
Concussions fell to a record low this season, down 17% from the previous campaign, with improvements to helmet technology and after the league changed rules governing kickoffs.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni celebrates in the closing minutes of a victory over the Commanders in the NFC Championship game on Sunday in Philadelphia.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 29, 2025
Sirianni revisits painful defeat as he fine-tunes Super Bowl strategy
The Eagles let a 10-point halftime lead slip through their fingers two years ago as the Chiefs triumphed 38-35 at Super Bowl 57.
Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action against Poland's Iga Swiatek during the United Cup in Sydney on Saturday
TENNIS
Jan 7, 2025
Gauff in superb form for latest Australian Open campaign
The 20-year-old has seen a remarkable turnaround, after appearing to be in a tailspin only a few months ago.
A Netflix advertisement for the Christmas Day NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh Steelers at a railway station in Munich on Nov. 10
MORE SPORTS / Football
Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Day games on Netflix to help NFL expand global reach
Two games will be available to almost all of Netflix's more than 270 million international subscribers.
Ottawa's Zoe Boyd battles Boston's Loren Gabel during a Professional Women's Hockey League game in Ottawa in January.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Nov 30, 2024
Fans flocking to PWHL as women's league returns for second season
Buzz is growing around the top-flight North American league as it enters its second season.
Top Japan trade negotiator canceled U.S. trip over rice, report says
Ryosei Akazawa
‘Mount Fuji Lawson’ becomes a symbol of Japan’s overtourism problem
A couple poses for a wedding photo in front of a Lawson in the town of Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Aug. 25.
Philippine bid to acquire used Japanese warships gains steam
Tokyo is looking to transfer Abukuma-class vessels to the Philippines as part of broader efforts to boost the defense capabilities of like-minded neighbors amid growing Chinese military assertiveness in the region.
Japan to launch broad review of immigration policies amid rise in foreign nationals
Foreign tourists at Narita Airport in June. A report released Friday stresses that Japan is at a turning point and that current ad-hoc measures on immigration are no longer sufficient.
How Tokyo's Ueno Zoo helps their animals cope with extreme heat
A polar bear at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Thursday. The Arctic animals are among the most vulnerable species to Japan's scorching summer heat and zookeepers have to take a number of precautions in order to keep them safe.
‘Mount Fuji Lawson’ becomes a symbol of Japan’s overtourism problem
A couple poses for a wedding photo in front of a Lawson in the town of Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Aug. 25.
How Tokyo's Ueno Zoo helps their animals cope with extreme heat
A polar bear at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo on Thursday. The Arctic animals are among the most vulnerable species to Japan's scorching summer heat and zookeepers have to take a number of precautions in order to keep them safe.
Japan is warming up to tattoos — just not permanent ones
Tattoos have a complex history in Japan, but new types of temporary ink are letting locals curious about body art experiment without the commitment.
Japan to launch broad review of immigration policies amid rise in foreign nationals
Foreign tourists at Narita Airport in June. A report released Friday stresses that Japan is at a turning point and that current ad-hoc measures on immigration are no longer sufficient.
Japan looks to build drone ‘shield’ in record defense budget request
A group of Ground Self-Defense Force service members discuss drone operations and capabilities at a joint static display during the Orient Shield 24 opening ceremony at the Yausubetsu Training Area in Hokkaido in July last year.

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