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Sports Roundup: Zverev Survives; Paredes Questions Future; Balogun Deal Collapses
In the tennis world, Alexander Zverev narrowly advanced to the second round of a Grand Slam tournament. In soccer, Leandro Paredes expressed doubts about his international future following an 10-match ban. Meanwhile, Folarin Balogun's move from Monaco to Everton fell through.
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BBC Sport
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes says it is going to be "difficult" for him to continue playing for his country in the wake of his 10-match international ban.
2026-09-02 06:25 UTC
ESPN
Alexander Zverev rallied just in time to avoid becoming the first men's No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2003, edging Lorenzo Sonego.
2026-09-02 07:29 UTC
ESPN
Folarin Balogun's £40 million ($54m) move from Monaco to Everton collapsed after the USMNT forward pulled the plug on the deal after the transfer deadline, sources told ESPN.
2026-09-02 07:29 UTC