Erik Ten Hag's tenure as Bayer Leverkusen manager ended abruptly after just two Bundesliga games, following a loss and a draw. The club cited ineffective team-building as the reason for his dismissal, despite heavy investment in new players. This setback comes under a little under a year after his departure from Manchester United last year.
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Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Amanda Anisimova at the US Open, securing her second consecutive title with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3). This victory marks Sabalenka's fourth Grand Slam title, all achieved on hard courts, and solidifies her position as the World No. 1. She becomes the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the US Open title.
Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay have clinched their spots in the 2026 World Cup, joining Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador. Uruguay and Colombia celebrated dominant 3-0 victories, while Paraguay secured their qualification with a draw. Argentina also triumphed over Venezuela, and Brazil defeated Chile with goals from Estevao, Lucas Paqueta, and Bruno Guimaraes.
Germany went down to a shock 2-0 defeat in Slovakia in their opening World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Spain kicked off their bid to reach next year's finals with a comfortable 3-0 victory in Bulgaria. Germany have gone out of each of the last two World Cups in the group stage, but have never failed in a qualifying campaign.
Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open semifinal defeat to Amanda Anisimova dashed her plans for a special Labubu plush toy. Throughout the tournament, Osaka showcased Labubu dolls named after tennis legends. She had envisioned a final Labubu inspired by her past U.S. Open appearance, complete with her green skirt and a green bow on a white jacket.
400m hurdles star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is far from done with her pet event as she focuses on 400m flat for world championships.
Arjun Tendulkar’s fiancée Saaniya Chandhok joined the Tendulkars on their family trip to Maheshwar, though Arjun was missing from the photos. Coming from a prominent business family, Saaniya is quietly managing ventures while Arjun continues building his cricket career.
Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Jessica Pegula, securing her spot in the US Open final, aiming for a consecutive title. She will face Amanda Anisimova, who defeated Naomi Osaka in a thrilling three-set match. Anisimova displayed resilience, overcoming Osaka's strong start to reach her second major final. The stage is set for a captivating showdown between Sabalenka and Anisimova.
The Saudi Pro League has become a global football powerhouse, luring top talent with record-breaking contracts and royal-level perks. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo’s $240M deal, players like Mahrez, Benzema, and Mané have redefined the league’s prestige. With stars in their prime joining, Saudi Arabia is reshaping football’s future, challenging Europe’s dominance and turning the desert into football’s new frontier.