Sports from Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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India's Ashwin ends IPL career, may play in other leagues
Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ended his Indian Premier League (IPL) career on Wednesday but hinted he may be available to play other competitions of franchise cricket.
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Swiatek, Sinner cruise as expanded US Open serves up tennis feast
Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner showed their championship pedigree at the US Open on Tuesday with commanding displays at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, walloping their first-round opponents on the third day of first-round action at the newly expanded major.
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Gauff survives Tomljanovic scare to reach US Open second round
Former champion Coco Gauff launched her US Open campaign with a 6-4 6-7(2) 7-5 win over unseeded Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round on Tuesday, as the American navigated a big test following a late coaching shake-up ahead of the year's final Grand Slam.
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UAE President praises women's contributions to country's developmentUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has praised Emirati women for their role in the development of the nation, tying the country's success to their achievements.
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New edition of 1Billion Followers Summit to debut $1million AI film awardThe 1 Billion Followers Summit will return for its fourth edition in January 2026, with a first-of-its-kind, $1million award for films created through AI.
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UAE rescue team intensifies fight against Albania wildfiresThe UAE rescue team is continuing its firefighting efforts in Albania, where wildfires have swept across several regions.
