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Sports Highlights: Lyles Sidelined, EuroLeague's NBA Dilemma, and U.S. Open Surprises

Noah Lyles Olympic 100 meters champion announced on social media that he would miss the World Athletics Ultimate Championships due to injury This decision comes after a minor strain earlier in the season that escalated affecting his training despite previous optimism about his recovery
Sports Highlights: Lyles Sidelined, EuroLeague's NBA Dilemma, and U.S. Open Surprises

Noah Lyles, Olympic 100 meters champion, announced on social media that he would miss the World Athletics Ultimate Championships due to injury. This decision comes after a minor strain earlier in the season that escalated, affecting his training, despite previous optimism about his recovery.

EuroLeague Basketball is on guard as NBA Europe, supported by FIBA and the NBA, considers launching in 2027. EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno insists on a partnership that benefits both entities, highlighting intense competition, with substantial bids from numerous cities aiming to join the new league.

The U.S. Open continues to deliver drama; Emma Navarro stunned the tournament by defeating seventh seed Karolina Muchova, propelling her into the fourth round. Meanwhile, in other sports action, the U.S. FIBA World Cup campaign began with a decisive win over China, turning attention to the towering center Zhang Ziyu.

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It was published on September 5, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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