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Murphy edges Trump in thriller; Williams ousts Davies for semi-final spot

Shaun Murphy beat Judd Trump 6-5 in a thrilling final-frame quarter-final, while Mark Williams defeated Liam Davies 6-3. Ding Junhui and Ali Carter also advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 English Open. The last-four matches are scheduled for Saturday 12 September.

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Inoussa heads to Polish top flight on loan from Swansea

Swansea City winger Zeidane Inoussa joins Polish top-flight club Górnik Zabrze on loan for the remainder of the season after being excluded from the club's EFL squad list.

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Zverev Reaches Third Straight Grand Slam Final After Defeating Khachanov at US Open

Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 to reach his third consecutive Grand Slam final and second US Open championship match. The top seed will face either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in Sunday's final.

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Sorba Thomas walks away from car crash near Hull City training ground

Sorba Thomas, a 27-year-old Premier League winger for Hull City, walked away uninjured after his grey Land Rover Defender overturned on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham on Friday morning. The club confirmed he sustained no injuries.

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Five-set tennis faces existential threat, but abolishing it would be a grave mistake

The US Open's latest-finishing match reignites debate over five-set tennis. While scheduling needs improvement, eliminating the format would betray the sport's greatest tradition and misunderstand what makes extended matches compelling.

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Madring poses extreme test for F1 drivers with walls, speed and minimal overtaking

The newly built Madring circuit in Madrid presents an extreme challenge for Formula 1 drivers, combining high-speed corners with unforgiving barriers and virtually no margin for error. While opening practice proceeded smoothly, concerns persist about limited overtaking opportunities that could re...

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Sabalenka and Rybakina set for US Open final showdown

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will contest the US Open women's final on Saturday, September 12. Rybakina reached her first US Open final by defeating Coco Gauff, while Sabalenka advanced past Jessica Pegula. The match marks the first US Open final between the top two seeds since 2013.

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Rybakina defeats Gauff to reach US Open final against Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to defeat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semi-final, advancing to face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the title match.

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Sabalenka Crushes Pegula to Reach US Open Final, Eyes Historic Third Title

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach the US Open final and move one victory from a third consecutive title. The semi-final featured all four top seeds for the first time since 1975.

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Sabalenka faces Pegula, Gauff takes on Rybakina in US Open women's semi-finals

The US Open women's semi-finals feature the tournament's top four seeds for the first time since 1975, with Sabalenka facing Pegula and Gauff taking on newly crowned world No. 1 Rybakina on Thursday.

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Tiafoe and Shelton's US Open semi-final marks a turning point for black men's tennis

Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton will face each other in the US Open semi-final on Friday, a matchup that carries profound significance for American tennis and black representation in the sport. The winner will reach the first Grand Slam final for an American man since 2003.

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Lawrence flourishing after redemption summer as Pakistan pin hopes on next tour

Dan Lawrence expresses satisfaction with his recent form despite missing out on a century, while Pakistan's batting coach Michael Smith insists the squad's potential will be better judged on their next England tour.

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