Sports from Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Medvedev fined $42,500 for US Open antics
Former champion Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of $42,500 by the US Open on Wednesday for his spectacular meltdown during a loss to Benjamin Bonzi at the start of the week.
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Sabalenka sees off Kudermetova to reach third round in New York
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a rocky start to roar into the third round of the U.S. Open with a 7-6(4) 6-2 win over unseeded Russian Polina Kudermetova on Wednesday.
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Lionel Messi's late flurry sends Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final
Lionel Messi erupted for two goals and an assist inside the final 15 minutes, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over 10-man Orlando City in a Leagues Cup semifinal on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Alcaraz cruises into third round with commanding win over Bellucci
Carlos Alcaraz powered into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday with a dominant 6-1 6-0 6-3 win over Italy's Mattia Bellucci, admitting afterwards that memories of last year's shock second-round exit were weighing on his mind.
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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.
