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US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare
Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat
Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat

Aryna Sabalenka, denied a third consecutive US Open title and toppled from the world number one spot she had held for 99 weeks, vowed to come back stronger after a season of disappointment.

September 12, 2026

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South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory
South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory

South Africa thrashed New Zealand 43-28 to complete a 3-1 victory in the fourth and final match of the Southern Hemisphere rivals' Test series in Baltimore on Saturday.

September 12, 2026

Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces
Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces

Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee.

September 12, 2026

Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat
Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat

Elena Rybakina denied Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title on Saturday, punctuating her rise to world number one with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory over the player she's replacing at the summit.

September 12, 2026

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United States beats Spain 76-66 to set up World Cup final against France
United States beats Spain 76-66 to set up World Cup final against France

Breanna Stewart scored 16 points as the United States defeated Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach the FIBA Women's World Cup final. The Americans will face unbeaten France on Sunday in a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game.

September 12, 2026

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Maryland groups seek statewide data center pause after local moratoriums spread
Maryland groups seek statewide data center pause after local moratoriums spread

More than 60 Maryland advocacy groups are seeking a temporary statewide halt to new data center proposals as local restrictions spread. Governor Wes Moore says developers should cover their power costs, but has not endorsed the statewide moratorium supported by challenger Dan Cox.

September 12, 2026