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Trump Returns to UN General Assembly Amid Iran War, AI Anxiety
President Trump addresses world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday at a tense moment for his presidency, with the war he launched against Iran unsettling the global economy and questions swirling over the future of the UN itself.
Brandon Nakashima Replaces Ben Shelton on Team World for Laver Cup
Ben Shelton has withdrawn from the Laver Cup, and World No. 16 Brandon Nakashima will take his place on Team World, making his debut in the event at London's O2 Arena from September 25-27.
F1 Unveils 2027 Calendar With Monaco Set for First-Ever Sprint Race
Formula 1 revealed a 24-race calendar for 2027 that expands sprint weekends from six to ten, with Monaco hosting a sprint for the first time despite its street circuit's long-standing reputation for near-impossible overtaking.
Marquez and Martin Arrive Level on Points as MotoGP Heads to Austria
Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin sit tied on 274 points after Marquez's double win at San Marino, setting up a title-deciding weekend at the Red Bull Ring where Ducati also leads Aprilia by just two points in the constructors' standings.
Bournemouth, Palace and Sunderland All Win on Europa League Debuts
Three English clubs played their first-ever Europa League matches on the same night, and all three won, with Bournemouth's 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad ending 127 years without a European fixture and finally proving they can protect a lead.
UFC Announces Return to Doha for November 21 Fight Night
UFC and Visit Qatar announced a second UFC Fight Night in Doha for November 21, building on last year's sold-out debut at ABHA Arena that saw Arman Tsarukyan submit Dan Hooker in the main event.
Abhishek Sharma Smashes Fastest Full-Member T20I Century as India Sweep Afghanistan 3-0
Abhishek Sharma reached a century off just 30 balls, the fastest T20I hundred ever by a batter from a Full Member nation, as India thrashed Afghanistan by 127 runs in Delhi to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Kosovo's Former President Hashim Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years for War Crimes
An EU-backed tribunal in The Hague convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes committed during the 1998-99 war for independence, sentencing him to 25 years after a trial that lasted more than three years.
Dark Bird Spotted Atop Sydney Opera House Draws Batman Comparisons
A dark, bat-like bird perched on the highest sail of the Sydney Opera House had onlookers doing a double take, and even the Sydney Morning Herald ran it as Batman looking over the city.
Francisco Cerundolo Replaces Injured Tommy Paul for Team World at Laver Cup
Tommy Paul has withdrawn from this month's Laver Cup with an elbow injury picked up at the US Open, and Francisco Cerundolo will take his place on Team World against Team Europe at London's O2 Arena.
Ferrari Explains Brake Failure That Ended Lewis Hamilton's Spanish GP
Ferrari says a hydraulic fault in the brake-by-wire system caused Lewis Hamilton's brake pedal to fail at Madring, ending his first clean run of the 2026 season and a race he believed Ferrari had the pace to win.
Jorge Martin Faces Arm Pump Surgery Decision With MotoGP Title on the Line
Jorge Martin will wait until after this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix to decide whether he needs surgery on the arm pump that cost him a likely San Marino GP win, a call that now carries direct title implications after Marc Marquez drew level with him in the standings.