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- Strikers Announce 12‑Player Squad for WBBL Season Opener
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The Adelaide Strikers reveal a 12‑player squad for the WBBL opener against Melbourne Stars, featuring captain Tahlia McGrath, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt…
- India’s Mayank Yadav Dismissing New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell and Tim Seifert in Early Overs
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Mayank Yadav bowls 143 kph yorker to dismiss Daryl Mitchell LBW, then 138 kph short ball to take Tim Seifert, leaving India 5/1 after first over.
- New Zealand Clinch Fourth T20I with 87‑Run Victory Over India
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New Zealand won the fourth T20I of the series by 87 runs, posting 259/7 while India were all out for 172. Glenn Phillips scored 107.
- Duluth East Upsets Eastview 2-1 in Class 3A Quarterfinal
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Jacob Sherman nets tying and winning goals as Duluth East defeats Eastview 2-1 in the Class 3A boys’ state soccer quarterfinal.
- Cannon Falls Girls Soccer Falls 2-0 to Esko in Class A Quarterfinals
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Cannon Falls Bombers, No. 8 seed, fell 2‑0 to top‑seeded Esko in the Class A quarterfinals, ending their historic first state tournament run.
- Omarzai’s 116‑ball Century Turns Afghanistan’s T20I on Its Head
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Azmatullah Omarzai scored 116 off 50 balls, the highest T20I score by a No.6+ batter, rescuing Afghanistan from 5/4 to 221/7 against Zimbabwe in Sharjah.
- Everton Beat Newcastle 3-1 to Reach Carabao Cup Quarter‑Finals
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Everton secured a 3‑1 victory over Newcastle United at Goodison Park, earning a place in the Carabao Cup quarter‑finals against Fleetwood Town. The…
- Ronaldo’s Hat‑Trick Secures Al Nassr’s 5‑3 Win, Everton Advances to Cup Quarter‑Finals
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat‑trick as Al Nassr beat Al Kholood 5‑3. Everton wins 3‑1 over Newcastle to reach League Cup quarter‑finals.
- Everton Secure 3-1 Win Over Newcastle, Set Up Quarter-Final Against Fleetwood
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Everton defeated Newcastle United 3-1, with goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry, securing a cup quarterfinal spot against Fleetwood Town.
- Argentina to Deploy Semi‑Automated Offside System at December 12 Final
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AFA will install a semi‑automated offside system at Estadio Único de La Plata for the 12 Dec Torneo Clausura final, using 12 cameras and AI to reduce errors.
- Al‑Deayea Sets New Condition for Ronaldo’s 1,000‑Goal Quest
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Al‑Deayea says Ronaldo can reach 1,000 goals if he scores 15 before winter; after hat‑trick vs Al‑Khaleej, Ronaldo has 885 goals.
- Sydney Lewis Secures Fourth State Cross‑Country Qualification
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Austin senior Sydney Lewis finished fifth at the Section 1AA meet in Faribault, earning her fourth state cross‑country qualification with a 19:10.2 time.
- Zverev Claims World No.1 After Vienna Victory
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Alexander Zverev becomes ATP world No.1 after beating Tallon Griekspoor 6‑4, 7‑5 in Vienna quarter‑finals, moving to top of rankings.
- Simons’ Debut Highlights Sixers’ Need for Bench Scoring
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Anfernee Simons’ first game with the Philadelphia 76ers came on opening night against the defending champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. He…
- India Secure Series Lead Ahead of Fourth T20I at Auckland’s Eden Park
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India have arrived in Auckland for the fourth T20I against New Zealand, with the five‑match series already decided. The Indians won the opening match in…
- Rashid Khan Becomes First Bowler to 200 T20I Wickets as Afghanistan Turn Around Series
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Rashid Khan becomes first bowler to 200 T20I wickets as Afghanistan wins 2-0 series against Zimbabwe, featuring a 221/7 victory and Omar Omar’s maiden century.
- Commission Confirms Ronaldo’s Second Goal in Saudi Pro League Match
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A commission confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo scored the second goal in Al‑Nassr vs Al‑Faisaly, raising his tally to 982 and boosting Al‑Nassr’s league standing.
- Al‑Nassr Name Line‑up for Al‑Khaleej Clash, Featuring Ronaldo and Mane
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Al‑Nassr have announced their starting XI for the Thursday evening match against Al‑Khaleej in the twelfth round of the Saudi Roshn Pro League. The club…
- Cherki Faces Heavy Transfer Outflow, Yet Holds Strong Performance
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Cherki has 233,715 transfers out, 38.1% ownership, 3.3 form figure, 6.3 avg points per game, and Man City’s fixtures are manageable.
- Bangladesh Spinners Turn the Tide After West Indies Batting Collapse
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Bangladesh spinners Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz turned the Test after West Indies collapsed to 134-4, with Bangladesh bowling out West Indies for 272.
- Prince Yadav Credits Tennis‑Ball Cricket for His Death‑Overs Prowess
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Prince Yadav credits tennis‑ball cricket for his fast yorkers and death‑overs skill, earning the nickname 'India’s Mr Death Overs' after 11 games.
- Archie Self Sets New Record with Televised Nine‑Darter at 16
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At 16 years and 345 days, Archie Self became the youngest to hit a televised nine‑dart finish on British TV, beating Daniel Ayres in Portsmouth.
- Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Trophy Unveiled Ahead of 12‑Team Tournament
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The new silver trophy for the 22nd Hong Kong Sixes was unveiled in Hong Kong. The 12‑team tournament starts on Oct 30, with groups, matches, and finals…
- Arsene Wenger Commends FIFA U-15 World Cup’s Inclusive 8v8 Format in Baku
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Former Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger lauds the inaugural FIFA U‑15 World Cup in Baku, highlighting its inclusive 8‑v‑8 format and global participation.
- City Ait‑Nouri Set for January Exit as United Re‑opens Talks
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Rayan Ait‑Nouri is expected to leave Manchester City in January, with intermediaries already in discussions with several clubs, including Manchester…
- Ronaldo Wins Ballon d'Or, Strengthens Ties with Portugal National Team
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The Ballon d'Or award has repaired the strained relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Saudi Arabia's Al‑Nassr, and officials of the Portugal…
- Pohankova Upsets Osaka to Reach Tokyo Quarterfinals
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Slovak teenager Mia Pohankova defeats Naomi Osaka in straight sets, 6-3 7-5, to reach quarterfinals of Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
- Praggnanandhaa Secures Double Points with Four Wins and a Draw on Day Two
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Praggnanandhaa scores nine points on day two with four wins, a draw, and a loss, moving from last to sole leader in the tournament.
- Namibia Clinch 2-1 Series Lead Over Ireland with Second Consecutive Win
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Namibia won 126- and 156*-centuries to beat Ireland 2-1 in a five‑match series, securing first win against a test‑playing nation.
- Neesham Benched for Janakpur Bolts; Warner Still Awaited in Kathmandu
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New Zealand all‑rounder Jimmy Neesham is benched for Janakpur Bolts; Warner still missing as Kathmandu Gorkhas start the tournament.