Heavens help Halep advance to semifinals

Simona Halep appreciated help from the heavens in her US Open quarterfinal.

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Sleeve it to Vika

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"I couldn't fall asleep last night, so it was kind of difficult anyway. Yeah, when I heard my alarm I didn't want to wake up. I'm kind of sleepy right now, as well."

Rooney roars into record book

England manager Roy Hodgson challenged Wayne Rooney to emulate Bobby Charlton's World Cup-winning exploits after he broke the 77-year-old's scoring record by netting his 50th international goal against Switzerland on Tuesday.

Howard aiming for Peak performance

After signing an endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear manufacturer Peak, NBA All-Star center Dwight Howard is touring the country this week to expand his already strong fan base.

'Leader' Phil fills Presidents bill

Phil Mickelson kept alive a streak and earned a footnote in Presidents Cup history on Tuesday when he was selected to play on his 21st consecutive US team.

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Serena trumps Venus on road to history

For stretches of the 27th edition of Williams versus Williams, Venus gave Serena all she could handle.

Late bloomer Anderson aims high

Giant South African Kevin Anderson insisted he never gave up hope of landing a significant Grand Slam blow despite being just nine months shy of his 30th birthday.

Prince primed for second run at FIFA presidency

Prince Ali bin al Hussein, who led a challenge against Sepp Blatter this year, on Monday criticized FIFA leaders for links to corruption ahead of his expected entry into the FIFA presidential race.

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The Force is riding with Hamilton

The only thing that came close to stopping Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday was an inquiry over tire pressure.