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LA OPEN

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TENNIS
Aug 10, 2022
Naomi Osaka exits Toronto Open with back injury
The Japanese former world No. 1 and current world No. 39 was trailing 7-6 (7-4), 3-0 when she withdrew, handing 31st-ranked Kanepi of Estonia a walkover entry into the second round.
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TENNIS
Aug 10, 2022
Serena Williams to retire from playing after U.S. Open
The 23-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 said Tuesday that she was 'evolving away from tennis' and was ready to focus on motherhood as well as her business interests.
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TENNIS
Aug 9, 2022
Serena Williams 'can't wait' to reach light at end of tennis tunnel
Williams was forced to dig deep during her first-round victory over Nuria Parrizas Diaz, which saw the two women exchange blasts in sweltering conditions on a hot and humid center court.
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Aug 8, 2022
'Frustrated' Hinako Shibuno settles for third place at Women's British Open
Hinako Shibuno was left frustrated after missing a playoff at the Women's British Open by one shot on Sunday, denying the 23-year-old a chance to win her second major.
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TENNIS
Aug 7, 2022
Yoshihito Nishioka reaches Washington final with win over top seed
The world No. 96 claimed a 6-3, 6-4 win over Rublev, a player who is ranked 88 places higher than him and has won three titles this year.
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Aug 5, 2022
Shibuno takes lead at Women's British Open with opening round 65
Shibuno said she hasn't played this well in a 'long time.'
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TENNIS
Aug 3, 2022
Novak Djokovic likely to miss U.S. Open over COVID-19 vaccine status
The former world No. 1 said last week he was preparing for the U.S. Open as if he will be allowed to compete in the year's final Grand Slam despite not being vaccinated.
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Aug 2, 2022
Ayaka Furue zeros in on major challenge after Scottish Open highlight
From Thursday, the 22-year-old Kobe native will take on the Women's British Open on the renowned links in Gullane, near Edinburgh.
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Aug 1, 2022
LPGA rookie Ayaka Furue fires course record in final round to win Scottish Open
Furue's 10 birdies in the final round, including a streak of six straight, set a pace no other player could match.
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Jul 18, 2022
Cameron Smith uses final-round surge to beat Rory McIlroy to British Open title
Smith's immediate plan is to fill the Claret Jug with as much beer as possible to toast his triumph at the home of golf.
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Jul 17, 2022
Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland surge clear at British Open
The 24-year-old Hovland is aiming to become the first Norwegian to win a major title, while Northern Ireland's McIlroy is hunting for his fifth.
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Jul 15, 2022
Cameron Young races out to lead as Tiger Woods stumbles at British Open
Hideki Matsuyama shot a 1-under 71 to sit seven strokes behind Young after carding four birdies and three bogeys.
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Jul 13, 2022
Tiger Woods warns LIV rebels to enjoy British Open while they can
While the PGA and DP Tours banned and fined anyone joining the LIV Series, the majors have so far allowed golfers who have qualified to continue to compete in golf's most prestigious events.
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TENNIS
Jul 12, 2022
Novak Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open next year
Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2021 but was unable to defend his Melbourne Park crown due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Jul 10, 2022
Greg Norman not invited to British Open festivities over LIV ties
The Australian, a two-time winner of the historic tournament, won't be playing in the Celebration of Champions event on Monday or attending a dinner for previous champions later in the week.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 6, 2022
Tiger Woods: 'No way physically' to play U.S. Open
The former world No. 1 said that problems with his surgically repaired right leg kept him out of the June 16-19 major.
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Jun 19, 2022
Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick share lead at U.S. Open
Zalatoris shot 3-under par 67 on Saturday to share the lead through three rounds, putting the young golfer in contention at yet another major championship.
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Jun 6, 2022
Minjee Lee cruises to victory at U.S. Women's Open
Lee received a record check of $1.8 million for her victory. It is the eighth LPGA title of her career.
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Jun 4, 2022
U.S. Women's Open offering record purse that's still not equal to men's prize money
The USGA nearly doubled the purse for the U.S. Women's Open in one fell swoop by adding a new sponsor.
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Jun 3, 2022
Yuka Saso has rough start to title defense at U.S. Women's Open
Saso had a day to forget after bogeying eight holes while sinking just two birdies at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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