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Japan's Hideki Matsuyama holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Phoenix Open, setting up an exciting Sunday finish. The two-time champion sits at 13-under par, with world number one Scottie Scheffler charging from behind after nearly missing the cut.
Two friends turned destruction into hope by opening Gaza's first new public library using books salvaged from destroyed buildings. The Phoenix Library raised over $100,000 and now serves as a sanctuary for writers, students, and anyone seeking knowledge.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu shook off a shaky start to dominate her Australian Open first round match, winning 6-4, 6-1. The victory marks a turning point after a challenging season plagued by injuries and limited match time.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu overcame a shaky start to dominate her Australian Open first-round match, winning 6-4 6-1 after racing through 10 of 11 games. The inspiring comeback shows the mental strength that's defined her career.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Adam Walton in straight sets at the Australian Open, moving one step closer to tennis immortality. The young Spanish star needs only this title to complete a career Grand Slam at just 21 years old.
Norway's Casper Ruud dominated home favorite Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 to reach his first Italian Open final, showing remarkable focus through a two-hour rain delay. The tournament serves as the final major warmup before the French Open, where Ruud hopes his strong clay court form will lead to his first Grand Slam title.
Jiho Yang became the first pre-qualifier in 68 years to win the Korea Open, nearly missing the tournament because he was too tired to compete. His wife insisted he go and even hired a driver to get him there.
The WM Phoenix Open just broke its own fundraising record for the fourth year running, raising over $20.1 million for Arizona nonprofits. That's $2 million more than last year's already impressive haul.
Wellington Phoenix pulled off an impressive upset against second-place Sydney FC, winning 2-0 as new signing Bill Tuiloma made his debut. The victory extends the Phoenix's unbeaten streak to three games and brings them within striking distance of league leaders Auckland FC.
Seventeen-year-old Pia Vlok became the first Wellington Phoenix player to score a hat trick in the A-League Women, leading her team to a dominant 5-1 victory over Newcastle Jets. The rising star's three goals helped push Phoenix to second place on the table, just two points behind the league leaders.
Tiana Jaber is back on the field for Wellington Phoenix after breaking her leg while representing Lebanon internationally. Her return adds crucial depth as the surging Phoenix chase a historic third away win of the season.
American tennis star Coco Gauff powered through a shaky opening match at the Australian Open, showing the mental toughness that won her two Grand Slam titles. Meanwhile, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic prepares to make history in his quest for a record-breaking 25th major championship.
After heat-related deaths peaked at 645 in 2023, Phoenix slashed that number to 405 in 2024 by offering free air conditioning repairs and 24-hour cooling centers. Now cities worldwide are studying how this desert community turned the tide on a growing climate threat.
Tennis star Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals in the Open era, dedicating her historic victory to her war-torn homeland. The 23-year-old's emotional win came just one day after a deadly missile attack in Kyiv.
Tennis star Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals in the Open era, dedicating her emotional victory to her war-torn homeland. The 23-year-old's triumph came just one day after a deadly attack killed 18 people in Ukraine.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman made history in his first opening day start for the team, striking out 11 batters in six innings to shatter a franchise record that stood for over two decades. The 35-year-old became just the seventh pitcher since 1901 to achieve 11 strikeouts with zero walks on opening day.
Argentina's Solana Sierra entered the French Open through the back door and is now two wins from tennis history. The 21-year-old lucky loser has knocked out a former U.S. Open champion and a recent finalist to reach the third round in Paris.
British tennis star Emma Raducanu kicked off her Australian Open with a commanding victory, defeating Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew in straight sets. The win marks a strong start for the former US Open champion as she continues her comeback journey.
Zeynep Sönmez became the first Turkish woman to win an Australian Open match in the Open era, cheered on by Melbourne's passionate Turkish community. The 23-year-old qualifier has now reached the third round after defeating two opponents with fans so loud she "couldn't hear her own thoughts."
Naomi Osaka reached her first French Open fourth round after her coach shared an eye-opening Rafael Nadal statistic: even the greatest clay court player ever won just 58% of points played. The simple truth freed her to play without pressure, transforming her Paris performance.
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