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Nationals beat Cardinals 8-1; 1 win from World Series
Stephen Strasburg took his turn silencing the Cardinals' struggling bats, Nationals postseason star Howie Kendrick doubled three times and drove in three more runs, and Washington moved one win from the city's first World Series appearance in 86 years by beating St Louis 8-1 Monday night to take a 3-0… Read
Federer says he plans to play at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Roger Federer wants to become a five-time Olympian. Already the most successful male tennis player in terms of Grand Slam singles titles, Federer wants to add another piece of hardware to his impressive collection. If he's healthy. "My heart decided I would love to play at the Olympic Games again,"… Read
England's Euro qualifier in Bulgaria marred by racist abuse
England's Football Association called on UEFA to take "very stringent" action after the country's European Championship qualifier against Bulgaria was stopped twice in the first half because of racist chants and Nazi salutes from the home supporters. England's 6-0 win was halted in the 28th minute and again in the… Read
After record world medal haul, Biles a face of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Next stop Tokyo for Simone Biles. With Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps both retired since the last Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. gymnast will be the face of the games for much of the world. In gymnastics, no one else comes close. Biles won five of the six… Read
Rocketing star Medvedev revives Russia's tennis hopes
Daniil Medvedev, Russia's number one tennis player, on Monday signed caps and tennis balls for fans in his native city of Moscow, hours after landing from China, where he won the Shanghai Masters Sunday. After a period in the doldrums, Russian tennis is now infused with a new generation of… Read
Astros top Yankees 3-2; ALCS tied at 1
Carlos Correa hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a battle of the bullpens, beating the New York Yankees 3-2 Sunday night to tie the AL Championship Series at one game apiece. The slumping Correa, who earlier hit an RBI double and made… Read
Biles hails record 25 world medals
U.S. gymnastics star Simone Biles won her fifth gold medal in the women's floor final Sunday to conclude her "best ever" world championships and take her career record to 25 medals. Biles, who won the beam title earlier in the day, also claimed an unrivaled 19th world gold following her… Read
Verstappen blames 'irresponsible' Leclerc for collision
Max Verstappen accused Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc of irresponsible driving at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday after a first-lap collision between the two put the Red Bull driver out of the race. The 22-year-old Dutch driver also questioned the stewards' response, with an initial announcement that they were taking… Read
Medvedev feels 'invincible' after thumping Zverev to win Shanghai
Daniil Medvedev conceded that he had been "invincible" after he won his fourth title of a spectacular year with a thumping 6-4, 6-1 victory over Alexander Zverev in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday. Victory for the 23-year-old Russian, contesting a sixth final in a row, was more evidence that… Read
Poland, Russia qualify for Euro 2020; Croatia must wait
Poland and Russia qualified for the 2020 European Championship on Sunday, while Gareth Bale's goal forced Croatia to wait after a 1-1 draw with Wales. Germany beat Estonia 3-0 despite playing with 10 men from the 14th minute. Robert Lewandowski set up both goals for Poland as Chicago Fire midfielder… Read
