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World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open after sustaining a right knee injury earlier this month, depriving the final Grand Slam of a major contender and strengthening Carlos Alcaraz's position.
Malaysian cyclist Lau New Joe has been discharged from hospital and cleared to fly home after sustaining facial fractures and dental injuries in a crash during the men's 10km scratch race at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games on Saturday.
Imperial College London researchers studying 142 retired soccer players found structural brain changes and elevated mental health issues, though cognitive performance remained normal, offering early insights into sports-related neurological risks.