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Jack Draper defeated two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 victory to advance to the BNP Paribas Open final, where he will face Holger Rune. Rune, who beat Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal, secured his 150th tour-level victory. Draper ended Alcaraz's 16-match winning streak, while Rune broke a seven-match losing streak in semifinals and will aim for his fifth ATP Tour title. Full Article

Formula 1 has announced that all teams have signed the 2026 Concorde Commercial Agreement, securing the sport's economic strength until 2030. The FIA is finalizing governance terms for the new deal, which coincides with upcoming changes to engine and chassis regulations. The agreement allows for a maximum of 25 races on the calendar and reflects the sport's healthy position, with little public controversy surrounding the negotiations. Full Article

Christian Pulisic scored his 15th goal of the season for AC Milan in a 2-1 win over Como, matching his career-best tally. This goal, along with his 47 goal contributions in all competitions, has been crucial in Milan's recent success. Despite a slow start in games, Pulisic remains optimistic as he prepares to join the US men's national team for the Concacaf Nations League Finals. Full Article

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Villanova has fired men's basketball coach Kyle Neptune after three seasons, with assistant coach Mike Nardi serving as interim head coach during the search for Neptune's successor. Neptune, who replaced Jay Wright, failed to lead the team to an NCAA tournament appearance and struggled to maintain momentum, finishing with a 54-47 record. The Wildcats had not missed the NCAA tournament in three straight seasons since Wright's early tenure from 2002 to 2004. Full Article

East Carolina's Parker Byrd, who had his right leg amputated below the knee three years ago, achieved his first college hit with a single in a 12-0 win over William & Mary while wearing an athletic prosthetic. Byrd, a sophomore, previously drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in his only other plate appearance this season, and has overcome significant challenges since the boating accident that led to his injury. Despite missing his freshman...