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Jahns returns sharper, hungrier for PGT crown at Pueblo
KEANU Jahns returns to the Philippine Golf Tour with his game a notch sharper, and his hunger for victory even greater as he shoots for an elusive win in the circuit’s final stages. The ICTSI Pueblo de Oro Championship…
Jihan Mohin Dimachk of Tanzania is Miss Grand International 2026
Jihan Mohin Dimachk of Tanzania is Miss Grand International 2026!
NBA’s SGA invests in Atletico Madrid
MADRID — NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group at Atletico Madrid, the Spanish top-flight club said on Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard has become the latest North American sports…
Knicks brace for NBA title defense
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks are focused on their NBA title defense now and will worry about contract negotiations later. That means Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart will have to wait on extensions they hoped would…
Djokovic crashes out of Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI, China — Novak Djokovic went down in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday, exiting the Shanghai Masters in his first match after memorably winning the China Open this week. Big-serving Hurkacz, the 2023…
Ronaldo returns, scores in Al-Nassr victory
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo returned to club soccer action on Friday after a controversial international break with Portugal and scored the opening goal as Al-Nassr beat Diriyah, 3-0, in the Saudi Pro League. The…
Brewers aim to dethrone Dodgers in NLCS rematch
LOS ANGELES, California — The Milwaukee Brewers believe they have what it takes to squash the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series three-peat bid when they take on the West Coast powerhouse in the National League…
LIV Golf relaunch hit as Rahm quits
NEW YORK — Jon Rahm is quitting LIV Golf due to “unacceptable” terms, the star’s lawyer said, dealing a significant blow to the divisive breakaway tour as it attempts to relaunch itself after declaring bankruptcy…
Reed closes in on PGA Tour return
MADRID — There were many unknowns when Patrick Reed decided not to renew his contract with LIV Golf and start the long road back to the PGA Tour. One thing he was sure of, though, was that he wanted to let his “clubs…
Strong 2nd round puts Lee in contention at Baycurrent
YOKOHAMA, Japan — Australia’s Min Woo Lee moved within three shots of the lead after a “gritty” second-round performance at the US PGA Tour’s Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Friday. Lee hit six birdies and two bogeys to…
