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FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Kylian Mbappe back in action as France beats Ukraine

Kylian Mbappé was back in World Cup action on Friday (September 5, 2025), scored again and this time France won. France beat Ukraine 2-0 in neutral Poland to open their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup. It was Les Bleus’ and Mbappé’s first game in the competition since his hat trick in that epic... Read More

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September 6, 2025

U.S. Open: Sinner beats Auger-Aliassime in semifinals, faces Alcaraz for a 3rd Grand Slam final in a row

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates a point against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada during their semifinal match at the 2025 U.S. Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2025 | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP Jannik Sinner took a medical timeout — exactly why wasn’t immediately clear — during a... Read More

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September 5, 2025

Alcaraz ousts Djokovic to reach U.S. Open final

Carlos Alcaraz with Novak Djokovic after winning his U.S. Open semifinal match in New York, U.S. on September 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Novak Djokovic in straight sets to book his place in the U.S. Open final on Friday and set up a potential blockbuster showdown with defending champion Jannik Sinner. Spanish... Read More

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September 5, 2025

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh held by 14-year-old Erdogmus; Vaishali in joint lead in women’s section

World Champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by 14-year-old Yagiz Khan Erdogmus of Turkey, while defending champion R Vaishali excelled at the expense of Eline Roebers of Holland in the second round of the FIDE Grand Swiss here on Friday. In the open section, Gukesh squandered a winning position against Erdogmus and eventually... Read More

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