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The Final, Frantic Act: Ben Stokes’ Chaotic Exit from International Cricket

Ben Stokes' international career ended not with a quiet sunset, but with a whirlwind of curfew breaches, leadership questions, and a frantic final stand at Trent Bridge.

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01TopWilliams sisters’ US Open return ends in heartbreak with third-set tie-break defeatAmerican duo lose 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(7) to Maya Joint and Chan Hao-chingSerena and Venus crash out of women’s doubles in first roundIn the end, after so much toil and admirable fight, defeat came swiftly for one of the greatest doubles teams to ever share a tennis court. Upon their return to prime time in New York, Venus and Serena Williams fought desperately to overturn the various deficits they found themselves in over three hours inside a thunderous Arthur Ashe Stadium.They came close. The Williams sisters had clawed their way back into the match after trailing a 1-4 in their final set against Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint, and they established a 5-0 lead in the third set tie-break. Just as they appeared to be on the verge of victory, they were brushed aside, losing 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (7) in the first round of the US Open. Continue reading...Guardian Sport02TennisWilliams sisters exit US Open but excite - what does future hold?Serena and Venus Williams may have lost in their US Open doubles return, but the veteran pair proved they can still compete on an entertaining night in New York.BBC Sport03BasketballBen Simmons handed NBA lifeline in one-year deal with Sacramento KingsAustralian returns on AU$4.9m contract after season on sidelinesFormer No 1 pick hopes to reignite basketball career with fourth clubAustralian former No 1 overall draft pick Ben Simmons has taken a significant step towards resurrecting his NBA career, agreeing a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.The Melbourne-born guard returns on a US$3.5m (AU$4.9m) contract after sitting ‌out the entire 2025-26 campaign while rehabilitating back and leg injuries that have hampered him in recent years. Continue reading...Guardian Sport04TennisSerena and Venus Williams suffer agonising US Open doubles defeatSerena and Venus Williams turn back the clock to defeat Maya Joint and Chan Hao-Ching in a US Open women's doubles first-round epic.Sky Sports05TopCameron Myers shines in star-studded field to win 1500m at Diamond League finalAustralian beats Olympic champs Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Cole HockerPole vaulter Kurtis Marschall soars over 5.82m to finish third in BrusselsMiddle-distance runner Cameron Myers has become only the eighth Australian to win a Diamond League final crown with victory in the men’s 1500m in Brussels.The 20-year-old claimed one of the biggest wins of his career to date as he beat a star-studded field that included Olympic champions Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Cole Hocker to continue his own meteoric rise. Continue reading...Guardian Sport06TopGreaves becomes first woman to win match on European TourBeau Greaves makes darts history by beating Daryl Gurney at the Czech Open to become the first woman to win a match on the European Tour.BBC Sport07TennisImproving Alcaraz underlines title credentials in wide-open drawDefending champion Carlos Alcaraz underlines his US Open title credentials by sweeping aside Wu Yibing to reach the fourth round as the draw opens up further.BBC Sport
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