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Record-chasing Serena powers into 10th US Open final
Record-chasing Serena powers into 10th US Open final
TENNIS: Serena Williams cruised into a 10th US Open final Thursday (Sept. 5) as she brushed aside fifth seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-1 to claim a record-equaling 101st win at Flushing Meadows.
400mn Facebook users' phone numbers exposed in privacy lapse: reports
400mn Facebook users' phone numbers exposed in privacy lapse: reports
UNITED STATES: Phone numbers linked to more than 400 million Facebook accounts were listed online in the latest privacy lapse for the social media giant, US media reported Wednesday (Sept 4).
Ruiz Jr to 'make more history' against Joshua in contentious Saudi rematch
Ruiz Jr to 'make more history' against Joshua in contentious Saudi rematch
BOXING: Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr promised on Wednesday (September 4) that history would repeat itself when he takes on Anthony Joshua in December's controversial rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Nailed it: Tongan roofer's dream debut against All Blacks
Nailed it: Tongan roofer's dream debut against All Blacks
RUGBY: Hooker Siua Maile was named Thursday (September 5) to make his debut for Tonga against the All Blacks this weekend, capping a whirlwind rise that has taken him from fixing roofs to playing against the world champions in less than a month.
Andreescu becomes first teen in US Open semis since 2009
Andreescu becomes first teen in US Open semis since 2009
TENNIS: Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu became the first teen US Open semi-finalist in a decade on Wednesday (September 4), defeating Belgium's Elise Mertens to set up a battle with Belinda Bencic for a spot in the final.
Hong Kong leader scraps loathed extradition law
Hong Kong leader scraps loathed extradition law
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader yesterday (Sept 4) bowed to a key demand of pro-democracy protesters following three months of unrest, announcing the withdrawal of a loathed extradition bill, but activists vowed to press on with their campaign.
Paris court hands ex-One-Two-GO CEO 4-year term over 2007 Phuket air crash
Paris court hands ex-One-Two-GO CEO 4-year term over 2007 Phuket air crash
PARIS: A French court on Tuesday sentenced the former head of a Thai budget airline to four years in jail over a 2007 crash that killed 90 people, nearly two-thirds of them foreigners.
Qatar unveils 2022 World Cup logo round the globe
Qatar unveils 2022 World Cup logo round the globe
WORLD CUP: Qatar unveiled the logo for the 2022 World Cup which will be hosted by the Gulf emirate, displaying it in public spaces in Doha and cities around the world on Tuesday (September 3).
Ruthless Serena grabs 100th US Open win as record title nears
Ruthless Serena grabs 100th US Open win as record title nears
TENNIS: Serena Williams earned her 100th win at the US Open on Tuesday (September 3) with a brutal 44-minute demolition of Wang Qiang, firing an ominous warning to rivals in her pursuit of record-tying 24th Grand Slam title.
Neymar and PSG left to pick up pieces as transfer saga ends
Neymar and PSG left to pick up pieces as transfer saga ends
FOOTBALL: Neymar's decision to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was motivated by a desire to establish himself as the best player in the world, but a troubled time in the French capital has left the Brazilian at risk of wasting the best years of his career.
Zverev loses at US Open as Nadal faces former champion
Zverev loses at US Open as Nadal faces former champion
TENNIS: Alexander Zverev slumped to a last-16 defeat at Flushing Meadows on Monday (September 2) while Rafael Nadal was set to battle Marin Cilic later in a clash of former US Open champions.
Liverpool, Man City cruise as Chelsea flop again
Liverpool, Man City cruise as Chelsea flop again
FOOTBALL: Liverpool maintained their 100% start to the Premier League season with a 3-0 win at Burnley to retake top spot from Manchester City, who earlier thrashed Brighton on Saturday (Aug 31).
Three things we learned from the Premier League
Three things we learned from the Premier League
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Tottenham suffered shock home defeats by Crystal Palace and Newcastle last week as Liverpool and Manchester City laid down another marker that they seem set to do battle for the Premier League title again this season.
Hurting Djokovic, slow-starting Federer win at rain-hit US Open
Hurting Djokovic, slow-starting Federer win at rain-hit US Open
TENNIS: Top-ranked defending champion Novak Djokovic fought through shoulder pain to reach the third round of the rain-hit US Open on Wednesday (August 28) while Roger Federer shook off another slow start to advance.
'Fastest woman' racing driver dies trying to break own record
'Fastest woman' racing driver dies trying to break own record
MOTORSPORT: Racing driver Jessi Combs, considered the "fastest woman on four wheels," was killed in a car accident trying to break her own record, police said Wednesday (August 28).
All Blacks name Sonny Bill for World Cup, dump Franks
All Blacks name Sonny Bill for World Cup, dump Franks
RUGBY: Star All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams will chase his third World Cup after being named Wednesday (August 28) in a 31-man squad for the tournament in Japan, with veteran prop Owen Franks a shock omission.
Nadal rampant at US Open as Thiem, Tsitsipas lead exodus
Nadal rampant at US Open as Thiem, Tsitsipas lead exodus
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal launched his tilt at a fourth US Open title Tuesday (August 27) with a swift defeat of John Millman as other leading seeds in his half of the draw tumbled out in the first round.
As Jakarta sinks, Indonesia picks Borneo for new capital
As Jakarta sinks, Indonesia picks Borneo for new capital
INDONESIA: Indonesia will move its capital to the eastern edge of jungle-clad Borneo island, President Joko Widodo said yesterday (Aug 26), as the country shifts its political heart away from congested and sinking megalopolis Jakarta.
US star Lloyd believes women could thrive in NFL
US star Lloyd believes women could thrive in NFL
FOOTBALL: United States soccer star Carli Lloyd believes women could thrive as goal kickers in the NFL after a successful try out with the Philadelphia Eagles last week.
Serena routs Sharapova in US Open start, Djokovic cruises
Serena routs Sharapova in US Open start, Djokovic cruises
TENNIS: Serena Williams began her quest for a 24th Grand Slam singles crown by crushing five-time major winner Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-1 Monday to reach the second round of the US Open.