Sports News Today: Elena Rybakina wins US Open, Arsenal beat Sunderland and more

Pakistan lost by eight wickets in the third Test match against England at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina clinched her maiden US Open title by beating Aryna Sabalenka.

In football, Arsenal continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-0 win away at Sunderland.

Top sports news today:

Elena Rybakina Claims US Open Crown

Elena Rybakina captured her first US Open title after stunning world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a fierce three-set final. Rybakina showcased incredible form under pressure, capping off a remarkable hard-court campaign in New York. Rybakina will be the new WTA World No. 1 in the updated rankings on Monday.

Arsenal Defeat Sunderland to Stay on Top

Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, continuing their strong form at the top of the table. Sunderland missed a penalty before Bruno Guimaraes scored a stunner from outside the box to give the Gunners lead.

England sweep Pakistan 3-0 in Test series

Joe Root led from the front as England survived a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash.

The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over, bowled by Mohammad Abbas. Root was given a huge reprieve when he chopped onto the stumps off Mohammad Ali, only for the umpire to signal a no-ball.

Burglars who attacked Donnarumma in 2023 get prison sentences

Two men involved in a violent burglary of Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his pregnant girlfriend at their home in Paris three years ago were on Friday given prison sentences.

Hull City hold Chelsea to a draw

Chelsea’s English Premier League title hopes suffered another blow as Hull City continued their stunning start to the season, holding Xabi Alonso’s Blues to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Mohamed Belloumi was the hero of the day for newly-promoted Hull, who are yet to lose a top-flight game this season, netting twice (28th and 34th min). Morgan Rogers (7th min) had given Chelsea an early lead before Belloumi’s brace. In-form striker Joao Pedro then spared the Blues’ blushes by netting in the 66th minute.