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U S OPEN

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Jul 23, 2023
Brian Harman poised for British Open glory despite Jon Rahm surge
Masters champion Jon Rahm produced the standout round of the tournament so far, picking up six shots on the back nine to keep alive his chances of a third major.
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Jul 19, 2023
Rory McIlroy hopes Hoylake return can finally end major drought
The past two years in particular have brought a series of cases of what might have been for the Northern Ireland star.
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Jul 9, 2023
Nasa Hataoka holds one-shot lead at U.S. Women's Open
The 24-year-old had the best round of the day in sunny but windy conditions, with nobody else in the field better than 2-under.
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Jun 19, 2023
Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to win U.S. Open
Clark beat McIlroy by one stroke to earn his first major title.
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Jun 18, 2023
Rickie Fowler and Wyndham Clark tied atop U.S. Open heading into final round
After some late twists and turns, a two-shot swing on the last hole changed the complexion of the last day.
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Jun 16, 2023
Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele get off to record starts at U.S. Open
Fowler and Schauffele each fired an 8-under 62, the lowest round in U.S. Open history and tied for the lowest ever in a major.
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Jun 15, 2023
Questions about potential LIV-PGA merger loom over U.S. Open
'We all want to know the why,” Colin Morikawa said. 'We’re so interested in the why. For us, for me right now, it’s just like what’s going to happen?'
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Jun 14, 2023
Players seek to keep U.S. Open focus amid merger turmoil
Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka are among the favorites this week at Los Angeles Country Club, along with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
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TENNIS
Jun 12, 2023
Novak Djokovic stands alone after capturing record 23rd Grand Slam title at French Open
If the debate about the best man to ever wield a tennis racket came down to statistics alone, Novak Djokovic's status is already secure.
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TENNIS
Jun 11, 2023
Iga Swiatek fights off Karolina Muchova in thriller for third French Open title
The 22-year-old's latest coronation caps another dominant two weeks on the clay in Paris, where her record stands at 28 wins and two losses in five visits.
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TENNIS
Jun 10, 2023
Novak Djokovic moves to the precipice of tennis supremacy
The Philippe Chatrier Court at Roland Garros has long been Rafael Nadal’s second home, but on Sunday it will be Novak Djokovic looking to make history in Paris.
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TENNIS
Jun 9, 2023
No. 1 Iga Swiatek sets up clash against Karolina Muchova in French Open final
The 22-year-old Pole, who improved her record in Paris to 27-2, is bidding to become the first woman to successfully defend the title since Justine Henin in 2007.
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Jun 8, 2023
Alexander Zverev and women's champion Iga Swiatek book return to French Open semifinals
Alexander Zverev returned to the semifinals of the French Open, a year after leaving Roland Garros in a wheelchair, while defending women's champion Iga Swiatek also maintained her quest for a third title in four years in Paris on Wednesday.
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TENNIS
Jun 7, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz hunts down Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up Djoko showdown
For almost three sets the world No. 1 played jaw-dropping tennis, eventually leaving the fifth-seeded Greek in the dust.

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