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Queen leads explosion of British joy at Raducanu’s stunning Slam win

Emma Raducanu's extraordinary US Open triumph on Saturday led to an explosion of joy in Britain, with Queen Elizabeth II…

Holyfield tapped to take on Belfort after De La Hoya hospitalized for Covid

  LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Evander Holyfield will step in to face Vitor Belfort on Saturday after former…

Djokovic into US Open last 8, three wins from Grand Slam

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic struggled but advanced within three matches of completing the first men's singles…

Storey wins ‘race of truth’ for record 16th Paralympics gold

by Daniel HICKS TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Cycling queen Sarah Storey said she had to conquer a "race of truth"…

NBA says Covid vaccine required for referees

The NBA said Saturday it will require Covid-19 vaccinations for all referees working games in the 2021-22 season. The league…

Wheelchair racing legend McFadden wins 18th Paralympic medal

by Andrew MCKIRDY TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- US wheelchair racing legend Tatyana McFadden said she was "on cloud nine" after…

Pacquiao says he’s open to rematch with Ugas

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Manny Pacquiao has refused to rule out a rematch with WBA champion Yordenis Ugas…

Tokyo 2020: Fireworks mark start of Paralympics opening ceremony

Fireworks are released at the Japan National Stadium as the Opening Ceremony for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games gets…

Tokyo Paralympics to open as Japan battles virus surge

by Sara HUSSEIN TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo's Paralympic Games open on Tuesday, with athletes hoping to shatter stereotypes and…

Pacquiao says ‘may not’ return to ring after Ugas upset

Manny Pacquiao plans to take his time before deciding on his future but admitted on Saturday he may not return…

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