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In Los Angeles, the Dodgers have a closer problem and apparently no solution in sight. Edwin Diaz blew his third save in four chances Thursday night, surrendering a four-two lead in the ninth against Milwaukee in a five-four loss. Manager Dave Roberts, visibly frustrated postgame, defended keeping Diaz in the role with a blunt challenge to his critics — give me another option.
Across the Atlantic, Arsenal are making serious moves in the transfer window, reaching out to Galatasaray about striker Victor Osimhen while simultaneously negotiating deals involving Gabriel Martinelli and teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri. The Gunners are clearly hunting for a statement signing up front as they look to close the gap on the Premier League's elite this coming season.
And on the tennis court in Toronto, Iga Swiatek reminded everyone exactly who she is. The Polish star dismantled Elena Rybakina six-two, six-three in the National Bank Open final, claiming her first title of the season with the kind of relentless, clinical tennis that made her a five-time Grand Slam champion in the first place.
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