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Sydney Sweeney to play boxing trailblazer Christy Martin in upcoming biopic
Sydney Sweeney to play boxing trailblazer Christy Martin in upcoming biopic

Sydney Sweeney is set to portray boxing pioneer Christy Martin in a new sports biopic. The project is confirmed, but key details like a trailer, release date, and creative team have not been announced. The film will tackle Martin’s rise in the 1990s and her survival of domestic violence. Here’s what’s known so far and why Martin’s story is a big deal for sports cinema.

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Novak Djokovic beats Fritz at US Open 2025, sets semifinal with Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic beats Fritz at US Open 2025, sets semifinal with Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to reach a record 53rd Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open. Fritz went 2-for-13 on break points and double-faulted on match point. Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz, who has not dropped a set, in a Friday semifinal. The American men’s major title drought since 2003 continues.

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