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![Three things on US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/42/8e/d6/Three-things-on-US-Open-champion-Ar-512794_small.jpg)
Three things on US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday defeated Jessica Pegula to win the US Open title and claim a third Grand Slam title to add to her back-to-back Australian Open crowns.
![Sabalenka downs Pegula to win US Open thriller](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/df/e7/6e/Sabalenka-downs-Pegula-to-win-US-Op-852472_small.jpg)
Sabalenka downs Pegula to win US Open thriller
Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open and her third Grand Slam crown with a thrilling victory over a gallant Jessica Pegula in a rollercoaster final on Saturday.
![USA men land Paralympic basketball three-peat, Jiang takes 7th swim gold](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/2e/2e/71/USA-men-land-Paralympic-basketball--425757_small.jpg)
USA men land Paralympic basketball three-peat, Jiang takes 7th swim gold
The USA won a third consecutive men's Paralympic wheelchair basketball title on Saturday and teenage Chinese swimmer Jiang Yuyan collected a remarkable seventh gold of the Paris Games.
![USA slump to first home defeat against Canada in 67 years](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/a3/0a/a1/USA-slump-to-first-home-defeat-agai-147745_small.jpg)
USA slump to first home defeat against Canada in 67 years
Canada scored their first away win over the United States in 67 years on Saturday with a 2-1 friendly international victory over their North American rivals in Kansas City.
![Argentina hand Australia record 67-27 loss in Rugby Championship](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/d0/54/dd/Argentina-hand-Australia-record-67--454610_small.jpg)
Argentina hand Australia record 67-27 loss in Rugby Championship
Argentina, trailing by 14 points after 30 minutes, hit back with nine tries to beat Australia 67-27 in Santa Fe in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
![England impress on Carsley bow, Germany, Dutch hit five](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/d7/3f/e6/England-impress-on-Carsley-bow--Ger-747741_small.jpg)
England impress on Carsley bow, Germany, Dutch hit five
England interim boss Lee Carsley got off to an impressive start in a 2-0 win at the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, while Germany and the Netherlands scored five to begin their Nations League campaigns in style.
![No Love for Packers for three weeks after ligament sprain: reports](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/ff/40/05/No-Love-for-Packers-for-three-weeks-043405_small.jpg)
No Love for Packers for three weeks after ligament sprain: reports
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love is expected to miss three to six weeks with a left knee injury suffered in the Packers' season-opening loss to Philadelphia, according to reports Saturday.
![Wirtz and Musiala dazzle to kick-start new Germany era](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/87/f3/bf/Wirtz-and-Musiala-dazzle-to-kick-st-745447_small.jpg)
Wirtz and Musiala dazzle to kick-start new Germany era
Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala turned on the style, laying on goals for each other, as a new-look Germany beat Hungary 5-0 in Duesseldorf on Saturday.
![Chinese teenager takes 7th gold of Paris Paralympics](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/2e/2e/71/Chinese-teenager-takes-7th-gold-of--155252_small.jpg)
Chinese teenager takes 7th gold of Paris Paralympics
Teenage Chinese swimmer Jiang Yuyan collected her seventh gold of the Paris Paralympics on Saturday, while the USA were aiming to win a third consecutive men's wheelchair basketball title.
![England interim boss Carsley 'respects' divided opinions over anthem](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/5d/1a/1e/England-interim-boss-Carsley--respe-474757_small.jpg)
England interim boss Carsley 'respects' divided opinions over anthem
England interim boss Lee Carsley insists he respects the debate sparked by his controversial decision not to sing the national anthem before Saturday's 2-0 win against Ireland.
![Neuville moves to the front in the Acropolis Rally](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/13/d6/18/Neuville-moves-to-the-front-in-the--858082_small.jpg)
Neuville moves to the front in the Acropolis Rally
Championship leader Thierry Neuville worked his way to the front of the field on the second full day of competition in the Acropolis Rally on Saturday as the punishing Greek roads continued to take a toll on the field.
![Golden 30 minutes takes China to swimming Paralympics swimming domination](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/ec/c8/fb/Golden-30-minutes-takes-China-to-sw-715512_small.jpg)
Golden 30 minutes takes China to swimming Paralympics swimming domination
China ended its Paris Paralympics swimming programme with more emphatic success on Saturday, including Jiang Yuyan collecting a remarkable seventh gold of the Paris Games.
![Green leads Australia to T20 series sweep of Scotland](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/e4/41/4d/Green-leads-Australia-to-T20-series-223377_small.jpg)
Green leads Australia to T20 series sweep of Scotland
Cameron Green starred with both bat and ball as Australia completed a 3-0 sweep of Scotland from their T20 series in Edinburgh on Saturday.
![Nigeria, Cameroon win afer chaotic AFCON build-ups](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/f0/49/9c/Nigeria--Cameroon-win-afer-chaotic--267817_small.jpg)
Nigeria, Cameroon win afer chaotic AFCON build-ups
Former champions Nigeria and Cameroon put chaotic build-ups behind them on Saturday to make winning starts in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
!['I had to prove myself', says Kolisi after win against All Blacks](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/b1/5f/fe/-I-had-to-prove-myself---says-Kolis-333266_small.jpg)
'I had to prove myself', says Kolisi after win against All Blacks
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said he had to prove himself after coach Rassie Erasmus gave him the chance to lead his team to an 18-12 victory over the New Zealand All Blacks in their Rugby Championship match at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
![Grealish savours England redemption after 'worst summer'](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/cd/64/6a/Grealish-savours-England-redemption-872747_small.jpg)
Grealish savours England redemption after 'worst summer'
Jack Grealish admitted his goal-scoring role in England's 2-0 win against Ireland on Saturday was the ideal way to forget the "worst summer" of his life.
![Carsley makes flying start as England interim boss in win over Ireland](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/39/e1/df/Carsley-makes-flying-start-as-Engla-125555_small.jpg)
Carsley makes flying start as England interim boss in win over Ireland
England interim manager Lee Carsley enjoyed a dream debut as goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish silenced their Ireland tormentors and inspired a 2-0 win in Saturday's Nations League opener in Dublin.
![Springboks close on Rugby Championship with storming win over All Blacks](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/27/9f/2e/Springboks-close-on-Rugby-Champions-240177_small.jpg)
Springboks close on Rugby Championship with storming win over All Blacks
The Springboks produced a storming finish for the second week in a row to beat the New Zealand All Blacks 18-12 in their Rugby Championship match at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
![Sri Lanka's De Silva and Kamindu Mendis defy England in third Test](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/a9/c9/bb/Sri-Lanka-s-De-Silva-and-Kamindu-Me-135575_small.jpg)
Sri Lanka's De Silva and Kamindu Mendis defy England in third Test
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and the in-form Kamindu Mendis frustrated England with a unbroken century partnership on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday.
![Farrell's Racing lose on opening day of Top 14](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/1d/b5/df/Farrell-s-Racing-lose-on-opening-da-432150_small.jpg)
Farrell's Racing lose on opening day of Top 14
Former England captain Owen Farrell missed out on a winning start at new club Racing 92 as Castres scored with the last play of the game to secure a 31-28 win on the opening day of the Top 4 season on Saturday.
![Dunbar takes second Vuelta stage as Roglic closes in on victory](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/9a/50/eb/Dunbar-takes-second-Vuelta-stage-as-562565_small.jpg)
Dunbar takes second Vuelta stage as Roglic closes in on victory
Eddie Dunbar clung on to take his second stage of the Vuelta a Espana as he held off his pursuers on the climb up Picon Blanco on Saturday.
![Fritz eyes US Open glory to end 21 years of American hurt](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/71/2d/a3/Fritz-eyes-US-Open-glory-to-end-21--052712_small.jpg)
Fritz eyes US Open glory to end 21 years of American hurt
Taylor Fritz can end 21 years of American pain on Sunday when he tackles world number one Jannik Sinner in the US Open final, insisting his level is "good enough to win".
![Stone at the double as Sri Lanka collapse against England in third Test](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/3d/07/66/Stone-at-the-double-as-Sri-Lanka-co-531521_small.jpg)
Stone at the double as Sri Lanka collapse against England in third Test
Olly Stone struck twice as Sri Lanka slumped to 142-5 at tea on the second day of the third Test against England at the Oval on Saturday.
![Martin roars to victory in San Marino sprint, extends MotoGP lead](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/99/e9/7c/Martin-roars-to-victory-in-San-Mari-182812_small.jpg)
Martin roars to victory in San Marino sprint, extends MotoGP lead
Jorge Martin claimed a statement victory in Saturday's sprint race at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP, extending his overall lead over reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia with a stunning performance.
![MotoGP leader Martin roars to victory in San Marino sprint](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/99/e9/7c/MotoGP-leader-Martin-roars-to-victo-711145_small.jpg)
MotoGP leader Martin roars to victory in San Marino sprint
Jorge Martin won the sprint race at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP on Saturday and extended his overall lead over reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia.
![Ma Lin turns brutal encounter with bear into glorious Paralympic career](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/62/11/e4/Ma-Lin-turns-brutal-encounter-with--774411_small.jpg)
Ma Lin turns brutal encounter with bear into glorious Paralympic career
Ma Lin's dreams of becoming a renowned pianist ended in agony when he had to have his right arm amputated as a result of a brown bear biting him -- but showing gritty resolve he has become a force to be reckoned with in Paralympic table tennis.
![Flintoff appointed England Lions head coach](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/16/7c/a5/Flintoff-appointed-England-Lions-he-117742_small.jpg)
Flintoff appointed England Lions head coach
Andrew Flintoff's cricket coaching career took another step forward Saturday when he was put in charge of the England Lions, the national 'A' side.
![Sri Lanka hit back as Pope falls during England collapse in second Test](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/2c/2b/43/Sri-Lanka-hit-back-as-Pope-falls-du-573121_small.jpg)
Sri Lanka hit back as Pope falls during England collapse in second Test
Ollie Pope extended his first century as England captain but his side still collapsed against Sri Lanka on the second day of the third Test at the Oval on Saturday.
![Bagnaia claims pole for San Marino MotoGP with lap record](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/8d/90/85/Bagnaia-claims-pole-for-San-Marino--632750_small.jpg)
Bagnaia claims pole for San Marino MotoGP with lap record
Francesco Bagnaia took pole position at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera MotoGP on Saturday with a lap record as he aims to cut the gap separating him from current championship leader Jorge Martin.
![Meet the Woodhalls: Track and field couple light up Paralympics and Olympics](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/d8/8a/5f/Meet-the-Woodhalls--Track-and-field-730075_small.jpg)
Meet the Woodhalls: Track and field couple light up Paralympics and Olympics
In the depths of the Stade de France, track and field's most charismatic couple were wearing their gold medals, leaning on each other and drinking it all in.
!['Wonderful, weird world' takes Kenya's Dennis to last-gasp Paralympics cycling](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/54/2d/5d/-Wonderful--weird-world--takes-Keny-578597_small.jpg)
'Wonderful, weird world' takes Kenya's Dennis to last-gasp Paralympics cycling
Three weeks ago Kenya's Oscar Dennis was planning to follow the Paralympic Games from afar.
![Ex-England prop Vunipola brings 'hunger' to Top 14 new boys Vannes](https://www.thehongkongtelegraph.cn/media/shared/articles/aa/cc/ae/Ex-England-prop-Vunipola-brings--hu-067569_small.jpg)
Ex-England prop Vunipola brings 'hunger' to Top 14 new boys Vannes
In terms of welcomes it will never come much bigger for Breton rugby club Vannes who mark the start of their first ever season in France's Top 14 by hosting rugby royalty Toulouse on Sunday.