Andy Murray: US Open boys’ title was 20 years ago as Grand Slam goes on without British tennis legend

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Florida women's volleyball coach Mary Wise announced her retirement after 34 years at the helm, during which she led the Gators to eight Final Four appearances and 25 SEC championships, ranking fourth in NCAA Division I history with 1,068 victories. Wise, who had a .868 winning percentage at Florida, became an icon at the university and in the volleyball community, joining a list of championship-winning coaches at Florida who have recently retired. Full Article

Former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, who worked for Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for stealing $17 million from Ohtani and losing $41 million in illegal sports bets. Mizuhara accessed Ohtani's accounts, impersonated him, and authorized wire transfers to cover personal bills and bets, leading to a net loss of $41 million. Ohtani, unaware of the scheme, fired Mizuhara and MLB opened an investigation, tarnishing Ohtani's clean record in...

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim acknowledges that he is "fighting for his job" as the team is struggling, having lost seven Premier League games since November. Despite the lack of significant signings in the January transfer window, Amorim remains committed to his approach and is focused on improving the team through training and strategic player acquisitions. The departure of Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa has added to the team's attacking challenges, but Amorim is...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover important stories on reproductive rights, climate change, and more. Your donation helps fund on-the-ground reporting and investigative journalism. In sports news, England's new fly-half, Fin Smith, is praised for his defensive skills ahead of the match against France. Marcus Smith will play at full-back, showcasing his attacking prowess. Other changes in the England lineup include Ollie Sleightholme returning to the wing and Tom Willis starting at number...