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New York, September 14 (Reuters) - Austria’s Dominic Thiem finally claimed his maiden Grand Slam title with a stunning comeback to beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev 2-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-6(6) in a nerve-jangling battle of wills in the U.S. Open final on Sunday. The 27-year-old world number three appeared to have blown his golden chance as he fell two sets...

September 13 (Omnisport) - Naomi Osaka landed her second US Open title in three years – and unlike last time there was an unmitigated joy for the Japanese player. Her 2018 triumph was largely overshadowed by Serena Williams' outbursts towards umpire Carlos Ramos, which led to a hostile crowd atmosphere, even during the trophy ceremony. Osaka hid her face behind a...

September 11 (DNA) - South Africa cricket is in major crisis after the country’s cricket board, Cricket South Africa was suspended by the Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, a government body overlooking the broader sports in the country. This has meant that Cricket South Africa has ceased daily operations and it throws into doubt the future of the team in...

New York, September 11 (Reuters) - Serena Williams was beaten 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open by Victoria Azarenka on Thursday, denying her the chance of winning a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title on home soil this year. Belarusian Azarenka will play Japan’s Naomi Osaka in her third final at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, having...

September 8 (Goal) - Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has tested positive for coronavirus. The 21-year-old has left the France squad after returning a positive test the day before their Nations League match against Croatia. Mbappe is also expected to be unavailable for PSG's Ligue 1 matches with Lens, Marseille, Metz and Nice as he enters a period of quarantine....

New York, September 7 (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified in the U.S. Open fourth round on Sunday after striking a line judge with a ball following a point during the first set of his match against Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta. Djokovic was becoming frustrated after squandering three set points when Carreno Busta served at 4-5,...

September 4 (India Today) - Lionel Messi is all set to stay at Barcelona after weeks of speculation about his transfer away from the La Liga club. Messi's father and agent, Jorge, hinted about a compromise being reached after positive talks with Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Jorge met with club president Josep Bartomeu on Wednesday regarding his 33-year-old's future...

September 3 (AFP) - Neymar was one of three Paris Saint-Germain stars to have contracted the coronavirus, a well-placed source told AFP on Wednesday, after the Champions League runners-up announced several positive tests. "Three Paris Saint-Germain players have confirmed positive Sars CoV2 tests and are subject to the appropriate health protocol," PSG said in a statement. "All of the players and...

August 26 (The Guardian) - Lionel Messi has told Barcelona that he wants to leave the club immediately – and on a free transfer. The Argentinian, who according to RAC1 radio had told new manager Ronald Koeman that he felt “more out than in”, has sent a fax to Barcelona informing them of his desire to go. His camp believes...

August 15 (HindustanTimes) - MS Dhoni brought an end to an illustrious international career spanning 16 years as the former India captain decided to announce his retirement from limited overs cricket on Saturday evening. Dhoni had already retired from Test cricket in December 2014. Dhoni, however, will continue to ply his trade for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL. The...