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Love match: WTA No. 1 Sabalenka announces engagement
Love match: WTA No. 1 Sabalenka announces engagement

Aryna Sabalenka's latest bid for a first Indian Wells title hasn't started, but the world number one still had reason to celebrate as she announced her engagement on the eve of the tournament.

March 04, 2026

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Man City falter as Premier League leaders Arsenal go seven points clear
Man City falter as Premier League leaders Arsenal go seven points clear

Manchester City stumbled in the Premier League title race on Wednesday, held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest as Bukayo Saka's goal against Brighton sent Arsenal seven points clear.

March 04, 2026

Man City title bid rocked by Forest draw
Man City title bid rocked by Forest draw

Manchester City's bid to win the Premier League title suffered a potentially fatal blow in a surprise 2-2 draw against lowly Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

March 04, 2026

Defending champ Draper ready to ramp up return at Indian Wells
Defending champ Draper ready to ramp up return at Indian Wells

Jack Draper, riding high after capturing a first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells last year, returns to California in rebuilding mode again after a near six-month injury absence.

March 04, 2026

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US Fed warns 'economic uncertainty' weighing on consumers
US Fed warns 'economic uncertainty' weighing on consumers

The US Federal Reserve warned Wednesday that increased economic uncertainty was impacting consumer sentiment, as President Donald Trump's administration presses on with an aggressive tariffs agenda despite recent setbacks.

March 04, 2026

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Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens
Spain denies US claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens

Spain on Wednesday doubled down on its opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran, after US President Donald Trump's threats of trade reprisals over the spat deepened a rift between the NATO allies.

March 04, 2026