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JSA says 19 sumo wrestlers test positive for COVID-19
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese Sumo Association (JSA) said on Thursday 19 wrestlers, including 18 from the Tamanoi stable, have tested positive for COVID-19, just days before the next major tournament...
Sep 09, 2020
Sublime Thiem tames De Minaur to book U.S. Open semi-final spot
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Second seed Dominic Thiem put in a sublime performance to dismantle Australian Alex de Minaur's challenge during a 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory on Wednesday and canter into the semi-finals...
Sep 09, 2020
Medvedev banks on experience for U.S. Open semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - It has been a long time since a player with only one previous U.S. Open semi-final to his name could bank on experience in the latter stages of the tournament, but the surreal cir...
Sep 09, 2020
U.S. Open order of play on Thursday
(Reuters) - Order of play on the main show court on the 11th day of the U.S. Open on Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding): Arthur Ashe Stadium Men's doubles final (1900 GMT/3 PM ET) Mate Pavic(CRO...
Sep 09, 2020
‘Just another day at work’ after America’s Cup boat almost capsizes
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - America's Cup challengers American Magic had been pushing the limits of their yacht when it nearly capsized last weekend but the team's skipper said on Thursday there was no las...
Sep 09, 2020
F1 celebrates Ferrari’s past with a fresh challenge
By Alan Baldwin (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton can chalk up another Formula One first, and rain on Ferrari's parade, in Italy this weekend at scenic Mugello -- a circuit better known for MotoGP thrills an...
Sep 09, 2020
Tennis: Azarenka clobbers Mertens to set up Serena showdown
(Reuters) - A loose and confident Victoria Azarenka overpowered Elise Mertens 6-1 6-0 on Wednesday to advance to the semi-finals of the U.S. Open, where she'll face a familiar foe in Serena Williams. ...
Sep 09, 2020
Clinical Medvedev beats childhood friend to reach U.S. Open semi-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Third seed Daniil Medvedev continued his march towards a first Grand Slam title on Wednesday powering into the U.S. Open semi-finals with a clinical 7-6(6) 6-3 7-6(5) victory over...
Sep 09, 2020
Motor racing: Mick Schumacher to drive father’s 2004 Ferrari at Mugello
LONDON (Reuters) - Mick Schumacher will drive his father Michael's 2004 Ferrari around the Mugello circuit on Sunday ahead of a Tuscan Grand Prix celebrating the Italian team's 1,000th Formula One cha...
Sep 09, 2020
Reports: NBA draft could be delayed again
The 2020 NBA Draft could be moved back a month under a proposal agreed to by the NBA and National Basketball Players Association, according to multiple reports Wednesday. The draft is set to be held O...
Sep 09, 2020
