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Sabalenka and Gauff crash out in Cincinnati as Alcaraz survives to reach semis
Sabalenka and Gauff crash out in Cincinnati as Alcaraz survives to reach semis

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and second-ranked Coco Gauff were sent crashing out of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday as Carlos Alcaraz fought off a fierce challenge from Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-finals.

August 16, 2025

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Majority of Americans think alcohol bad for health: poll
Majority of Americans think alcohol bad for health: poll

A narrow majority of Americans now believe even moderate consumption of alcohol negatively affects health, as US drinking levels continue to decline, according to a recent survey.

August 16, 2025

Hurricane Erin intensifies in Atlantic, eyes Caribbean
Hurricane Erin intensifies in Atlantic, eyes Caribbean

Hurricane Erin gained strength Friday as it churned in the Atlantic Ocean and bore down on the Caribbean, where it could bring heavy rain to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

August 16, 2025

Louisiana sues Roblox game platform over child safety
Louisiana sues Roblox game platform over child safety

The US state of Louisiana has filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of facilitating the exploitation of children, prompting the online game platform to reject the claim as "untrue" on Friday.

August 16, 2025

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Alcaraz survives to reach Cincy semis as Rybakina topples No. 1 Sabalenka
Alcaraz survives to reach Cincy semis as Rybakina topples No. 1 Sabalenka

World number two Carlos Alcaraz fought off a fierce challenge from Andrey Rublev to reach the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday as women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was sent crashing by Elena Rybakina.

August 16, 2025

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Scotland's MacIntyre fires 64 to stay atop BMW Championship
Scotland's MacIntyre fires 64 to stay atop BMW Championship

Robert MacIntyre fired a bogey-free six-under par 64 to seize a five-stroke lead over top-ranked Scottie Scheffler after Friday's second round of the US PGA Tour BMW Championship.

August 15, 2025