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Shelton Defeats Alcaraz in Marathon US Open Quarter-Final
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Shelton Defeats Alcaraz in Marathon US Open Quarter-Final

Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a four-set quarter-final at the 2026 US Open, ending the Spaniard's 13-match winning streak against Americans at majors. The match lasted past 2:00 a.m. in New York, with Shelton winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. Alcaraz, returning from a wrist injury, had won the first set but struggled with unforced errors in the second. Shelton advances to the semi-finals, where he will face either Frances Tiafoe or Alex Michelsen. This result keeps the US Open men's singles title within reach for an American, as no US player has won the event since Andy Roddick in 2003.

England edge Norway in Miami as Bellingham nets twice to seal World Cup quarter-final win
sports3 months ago

England edge Norway in Miami as Bellingham nets twice to seal World Cup quarter-final win

England edged Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice (including a second after Nyland’s error) while Elliot Anderson starred in midfield; the match report rates every player from both sides and notes Haaland’s injury withdrawal along with key contributions from Gordon and Kane.

Boston Clash: France vs. Morocco in the 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final (Opta Stats Preview)
sports3 months ago

Boston Clash: France vs. Morocco in the 2026 World Cup Quarter-Final (Opta Stats Preview)

France and Morocco meet in Boston for the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, with Opta’s live stats centre providing team and player data; France remain unbeaten in six previous meetings with Morocco, Mbappé leads their 2026 tournament stats, and Deschamps has equalled the World Cup managerial appearance record as Morocco aim to extend their strong World Cup-opening form.

Haaland urges media pressure on England ahead of Norway’s World Cup quarter-final
sports3 months ago

Haaland urges media pressure on England ahead of Norway’s World Cup quarter-final

Norway star Erling Haaland says England are among World Cup favourites and urges the press to pile on pressure ahead of their Miami quarter-final, as Norway reach the last eight for the first time since 1998 after beating Ivory Coast and Brazil; Haaland has a 14-game scoring streak, including a brace against Brazil, and will meet England in the quarter-finals.

Chelsea Edges Palmeiras 2-1 in Club World Cup Thriller
sports1 year ago

Chelsea Edges Palmeiras 2-1 in Club World Cup Thriller

Chelsea and Palmeiras face off in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, with Chelsea's team led by Enzo Maresca and including returning star Nicolas Jackson, while Palmeiras's lineup features Weverton and Roque. Chelsea aims to advance to the semi-finals against Fluminense, after overcoming Benfica in the previous round, with key players like Reece James and Romeo Lavia preparing for the match.

"Monterrey's Clash with Messi and Inter Miami Sparks Formal Complaint and Apology"
sports2 years ago

"Monterrey's Clash with Messi and Inter Miami Sparks Formal Complaint and Apology"

Monterrey has filed a formal complaint with CONCACAF following an incident involving Lionel Messi and their assistant manager after their 1-2 win against Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions League quarter-final. The altercation reportedly occurred in the tunnel after the match, with Monterrey's assistant manager claiming that Messi and Tata Martino confronted the refereeing team in a hostile manner. Monterrey hopes that CONCACAF will take appropriate action, and the two teams are set to face each other again in the second leg of the quarter-final.

"Mali Secures Victory Over Burkina Faso in Africa Cup of Nations Last 16"
sports2 years ago

"Mali Secures Victory Over Burkina Faso in Africa Cup of Nations Last 16"

Mali defeated Burkina Faso 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 match, securing a spot in the quarter-finals for the first time in over a decade. Despite a late penalty goal by Burkina Faso, Mali's lead from an early own goal and a second goal in the second half proved to be enough. Mali will face Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals, while Burkina Faso's tournament journey comes to an end.

"Alcaraz's Australian Open Run Ends with Defeat to Zverev"
sports2 years ago

"Alcaraz's Australian Open Run Ends with Defeat to Zverev"

Carlos Alcaraz is knocked out of the Australian Open after a four-set defeat to Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals. Zverev's win marks a significant triumph following his recovery from a brutal ankle injury, while Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion, has quickly risen as a star in the sport. Despite his disappointment with his performance, Alcaraz acknowledges the positives of reaching the quarter-finals. Zverev's victory sets up an unlikely journey to the semi-finals amid an upcoming trial on a domestic abuse charge.