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The pair had played against each other at junior level and in college at Texas A&M University, but never at professional level.Rinderknech, 30, converted his first break point of the match in the third game as his opponent made a nervy start.With legendary 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer watching in the stands, Vacherot regained his composure as the rest of the set went with serve and Rinderknech took it 6-4.The second set was equally close before a superb backhand down the line gave Vacherot a crucial break to go 5-3 up, before holding to set up a decider.There was…

Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 4-0 MLS win over Atlanta United, a day after being rested by Argentina for their friendly against Venezuela.Argentina captain Messi, 38, was called up for Friday's match against Venezuela at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, home of NFL side the Miami Dolphins, and Tuesday's game against Puerto Rico, which has been relocated from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.With the MLS continuing during the international break it was not clear if Messi would play for Inter Miami on Saturday in their penultimate regular season match.The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner trained with Argentina during the…

Xander Schauffele won his first title since last year's Open Championship at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan.American Schauffele carded a final-round 64, featuring eight birdies, to finish one shot clear of compatriot Max Greyserman on 19-under at Yokohama Country Club.It was Schauffele's first event since the United States' Ryder Cup defeat by Europe at Bethpage Black in New York.The 31-year-old struggled with a rib injury at the start of the year which disrupted the momentum generated by his 2024 Open victory at Royal Troon, which came only two months after his maiden major win at the PGA Championship."It feels good,…

Britain's Kat Matthews claimed silver at the World Ironman Championship, but compatriot Lucy Charles-Barclay was forced to pull out while leading as competitors battled sweltering conditions in Kona, Hawaiʻi.Matthews benefited from the late withdrawals of Charles-Barclay and American Taylor Knibb to finish second behind Norway's Solveig Lovseth, who claimed her first Ironman world title.Charles-Barclay was leading after 10 miles of the marathon but visibly began to struggle as temperatures pushed 28C with 70% humidity.She eventually pulled out with about nine miles remaining after consulting with her husband at the side of the road.That seemingly left the path clear for Knibb…

The three other options tabled by the WRU include two proposals suggesting a reduction in one side by keeping three teams. These choices are now seriously being considered by the WRU board. Cardiff are owned by the WRU after the side temporarily went into administration in April.With WRU chief executive Abi Tierney having already said she can not see a situation where professional rugby would not be played in the Welsh capital, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets will be nervously watching what happens. Reddin says he hopes a consensus could be reached if regions needed to be cut, with mergers an…

Tiger Woods has had disc replacement surgery in the latest setback to stall his return to the PGA Tour.The 15-time major champion has been sidelined since missing the cut at The Open in July 2024 and took to social media to announce the news."After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with doctors and surgeons to have tests taken," Woods said in a statement."I opted to have my disc replaced yesterday, and I already know I made a good decision for my health and my back."Woods, 49, said that the surgery, performed by Dr Sheeraz Qureshi,…

British heavyweight David Allen's fairytale headline show ended in a unanimous points defeat to Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov at a raucous Sheffield Arena.Judges scored the fight 115-111, 117-109 and 116-10 in favour of Makhmudov.Allen, 33, had previously fought at the venue five times, but this was his first time as a headliner and a 9,000-strong crowd came out to support their South Yorkshire hero, who quit boxing five years ago and planned a quiet life.He returned to the sport with titles on his mind, and for big nights like this."I've never, ever seen anything like it," Allen said after the fight.…

A first Ashes series for almost 20 years is a big occasion and Hull KR head coach Willie Peters - who will be part of the Kangaroos' backroom team for the series - believes Lewis' performance on the Grand Final stage was a pivotal moment in his career."I said out there that Mikey Lewis has arrived and what I meant was, that was a big moment," Peters told BBC Radio Humberside."It doesn't get bigger than a Grand Final and he owned that first half."He cops a lot but it just shows the type of player we've got, who he is…

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Fancied pair Gstaad and Distant Storm were beaten as 25-1 outsider Gewan won the Group One Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.Trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by James Doyle, Gewan drifted towards the near-side rail in the closing stages having been prominent throughout but was able to fight off favourite Gstaad (7-4) who finished second and Distant Storm (9-4) who came home in third.The win represents a return to form for Gewan, following a poor run when favourite at Doncaster in the Group Two Champagne Stakes last month."[I am] very lucky to get the ride on him," Doyle told ITV Sport."He…