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China's Wang grabs three-shot LPGA lead at TPC Boston
China's Wang grabs three-shot LPGA lead at TPC Boston

Chinese rookie Miranda Wang fired a bogey-free seven-under par 65 to seize a three-shot lead on Saturday in the weather-disrupted LPGA FM Championship at TPC Boston.

August 31, 2025

Hassan and Kiros smash race records to win Sydney Marathon
Hassan and Kiros smash race records to win Sydney Marathon

Sifan Hassan and Hailemaryam Kiros shattered the course records Sunday to secure victory in the women's and men's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon.

August 30, 2025

Mitchell wants more from England at World Cup after another huge win
Mitchell wants more from England at World Cup after another huge win

England coach John Mitchell insisted his side still had room for improvement after a 92-3 hammering of Samoa on Saturday helped the favourites reach the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

August 30, 2025

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Wong's US Open dream over after Rublev thriller
Wong's US Open dream over after Rublev thriller

Coleman Wong's fairytale US Open campaign came to a halt in the third round on Saturday as the Hong Kong player exited after a five-set thriller against Russian 15th seed Andrey Rublev.

August 30, 2025

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Hearing ends without ruling on Trump attempt to oust Fed Governor Cook
Hearing ends without ruling on Trump attempt to oust Fed Governor Cook

A US court on Friday began hearing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's challenge of President Donald Trump's attempt to fire her, in a legal battle set to have major implications for the US central bank and its independence.

August 29, 2025