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Sabalenka races into US Open third round

Sabalenka races into US Open third round

Top seeded Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the third round of the US Open Wednesday, crushing Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1.

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Sabalenka storms into US Open third round as Pegula, Medvedev advance

Sabalenka storms into US Open third round as Pegula, Medvedev advance

Aryna Sabalenka took the next step on the road to a rare US Open three-peat, routing qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 to join a raft of contenders cruising into the third round on Wednesday.

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Chinese lucky loser stuns Jodar at US Open

Chinese lucky loser stuns Jodar at US Open

China's Bu Yunchaokete produced one of the US Open's most surprising results so far on Wednesday, drubbing rising Spanish star Rafael Jodar in straight sets.

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Zverev looks to improve after first-round scare

Zverev looks to improve after first-round scare

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev said his nearly five-hour, five-set first round escape against Lorenzo Sonego was just what he needed to limber up for his US Open title tilt.

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US Open under the influence: content creators spark debate

US Open under the influence: content creators spark debate

Jessica Pegula is all in favor of bringing more fans into tennis, but the world number three said Wednesday it's important to keep the focus on the game.

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Raiders to start Cousins over top NFL Draft pick Mendoza

Raiders to start Cousins over top NFL Draft pick Mendoza

Number one NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza will not begin this season's opening game as the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday named experienced quarterback Kirk Cousins as their starter.

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NBA hammers Clippers over Leonard salary cap violations

NBA hammers Clippers over Leonard salary cap violations

The Los Angeles Clippers were stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million by the NBA on Wednesday after a probe uncovered major salary cap violations involving star Kawhi Leonard.

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Palantir chief says France's digital sovereignty push 'backfiring'

Palantir chief says France's digital sovereignty push 'backfiring'

Palantir chief executive Alex Karp said Wednesday that French regulatory restrictions, including limiting government use of US-made software, were proving counterproductive.

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NBA strips five first-round draft picks from Clippers for Leonard salary cap violations

NBA strips five first-round draft picks from Clippers for Leonard salary cap violations

The Los Angeles Clippers were stripped of five first-round draft picks and fined $30 million by the NBA on Wednesday after a probe uncovered major salary cap violations involving star Kawhi Leonard.

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US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions

US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions

US energy firms on Wednesday signed a raft of multibillion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after the South American country agreed to grant the United States control of a huge chunk of its vast oil reserves.

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