last round of a competition to decide the winner
Youngest world junior champ Zi Yu out to give older
pairs a run for their money: PETALING JAYA: Two years after falling short in the girls' doubles final ...
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Key FactsDubois Stops Wardley and Retains WBO Heavyweight Title
20 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley at London’s O2 Arena and remained WBO heavyweight champion.
- After a series of unanswered punches, referee Steve Gray ended the bout as Wardley’s trainer nearly simultaneously threw in the towel.
- Just 17 seconds into the opening round, Dubois landed a heavy right that knocked Wardley down.
- Filip Hrgovic demanded a spring bout against the WBO champion while still in the ring.
I came out from the start with bad intentions.— Said by Daniel Dubois after his 24th professional win, following the fight in London against Fabio Wardley; he indicated he wanted "the big-money fights" and addressed his promoter Frank Warren.
“This is it as a player, that was my last game played, that was the last time I put these cleats on and this uniform on as a player…”
Miguel Rojas shares his ... Show more
Brewers sweep the Dodgers to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
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Key FactsBrewers reach World Series after sweeping Dodgers
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Milwaukee swept Los Angeles in the National League Championship Series, reaching the World Series for the first time since 1982.
- Milwaukee will face the ALCS winner; the Cleveland Guardians lead the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1.
- Milwaukee led MLB with 103 wins and lowered its postseason ERA to 1.74.
- The World Series is scheduled to begin next Friday in Milwaukee after the ALCS winner is determined.
All three games we’ve played so far, and hopefully that continues, where just every time they score, we come back and score. That’s not easy to do in baseball.— Pat Murphy, Brewers manager, after NLCS Game 4
College Football Playoff nears agreement on 24-team expansion that could end title games
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WNBA Finals game with 3,500 seats? Valkyries, Dream deserve better: The WNBA Finals reflect the contrast of the two WNBAs, with the arenas for the Atlanta Dream ...
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Welcome to Country booed, ‘disgrace’ blasted: Melbourne Victory and South Melbourne fans have been slammed after the Welcome to Country was booed at the ...
news.com.au/sport/football/welcome-to-country-booed-at-australia-cup-final-in-melbourne/news-story/c3ead498919c967df47961abc9f7c488
WNBA playoffs 2026: The Valkyries' wild path from expansion team to the Finals - ESPN
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They did it! Valkyries sweep Aces, reach WNBA Finals in just second year: Golden State overcomes double-digit deficit to dethrone defending champion Vegas in ...
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Zii Jia says reaching semis a breakthrough after years of struggle: PETALING JAYA: Professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia could not help feeling ...
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Angel Reese manifested WNBA Finals. A year later, her dream came true in Atlanta: Angel Reese led the Atlanta Dream to their first WNBA Finals appearance since ...
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🇸🇳 🇲🇦 #Senegal and #Morocco played a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in January and they contest the title again Thursday – this time at the Court of Arbitration ... Show more
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Argentina did not allow shirt swaps or photos after Lionel Messi’s final game, says Benin coach
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Key FactsBenin coach: Argentina denied photos, shirt swaps after Messi farewell
Oct 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Aged 39, Messi ended his Argentina career Tuesday by scoring a penalty in the 3–0 friendly victory.
- Rohr said security personnel also prevented Benin’s players from entering the player corridor.
- Rohr waited more than 30 minutes after the final whistle; Lionel Scaloni then signed an old Argentina shirt worn by Messi.
- Messi won two Copa América titles, reached three World Cup finals and became world champion in 2022.
The Argentinians didn’t give our players anything, not even a photo with Messi.— Gernot Rohr, Benin head coach, describing how Argentina did not allow his players to take photos or exchange shirts after Messi's final international match.
eNCA Oct 05
Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway to reach Nations League quarters: Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 without sulking superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday to ...
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Messi fans have flooded Argentinian streets, preparing to farewell the football player after his final game. #9News
Football icon Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to fans in an emotional final appearance ... Show more
Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era
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Argentina said farewell to Lionel Messi with a drone show as he played his 208th and final game for Argentina in a friendly match against Benin ... Show more
Times of Oman Oct 07
Football: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina: Lionel Messi made his 208th and final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday night, scoring his 126th and ...
timesofoman.com/article/177746-football-lionel-messi-plays-final-game-for-argentina
Key FactsMessi bids farewell after 21 years with Argentina
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- The 3-0 win over Benin was Messi’s 208th international; he converted a penalty and assisted Argentina’s other two goals.
- Across 21 years, Messi scored 126 international goals, won two Copa América titles and one World Cup.
- More than 85,000 tickets sold out within 90 minutes; resale prices rose from $60–$300 to over $2,500.
- Messi’s Inter Miami contract runs through the 2028 season; his active Argentina national-team career is over.
I just want to tell you that I love you, I'm going to miss you, and I'm grateful to God to be Argentine.— Messi spoke to the crowd after Argentina's farewell match, expressing his love for the fans and his gratitude to be Argentine as he ends his international career.
Coco Gauff calls out online racism following China Open video review: American tennis star Coco Gauff said Tuesday she faced an "insane" amount of ...
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Key FactsAfter Beijing win, Gauff rejects racist abuse
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- At 4:5 and 15:15 in the first set, Gauff said changing LED displays distracted her.
- After video review, she was allowed to replay the point and defeated Sun Xinran 7-5, 6-1.
- Gauff said she received racist comments and messages; Boris Becker publicly supported the world No. 4.
- The 16-year-old Sun struggled with tears during a changeover; Gauff later apologized for the situation.
Hello everyone, you can't like me or have a different opinion about what happened without being racist. The amount of racist comments and messages I have received in the last few hours is unbelievable. And finally: I am neither a fraud nor a thief.— Coco Gauff, in response to racist comments on X
Nvidia-backed neocloud Lambda is raising $4B in final round before IPO - WSJ: Nvidia-backed Lambda seeks up to $4B in pre-IPO funding at a $14 ...
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Bradford Bulls sign Wakefield Trinity ace Lachlan Walmsley: Bradford Bulls have announced the signing of Grand Final winner Lachlan Walmsley on a two-year ...
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Sir Kevin Sinfield completes 7 in 7: the Grand Finale - his final MND fundraising challenge for Rob Burrow
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Live: Roosters beat Knights by one point in classic NRL grand final: A Daly Cherry-Evans field goal proves the difference as the Sydney Roosters beat the ...
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Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career. The World Cup-winning captain became a ... Show more
The Spectator Oct 06
There will never be another Jeffrey Archer: The news of the death of Jeffrey Archer at 86 came in somehow typical circumstances. The bestselling novelist ...
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsJeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Oct 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Archer sold more than 300 million books during five decades, including the Clifton Chronicles and Kane and Abel.
- In 1969, he was elected for Louth in Lincolnshire and served as a Member of Parliament for five years.
- In 2001, he was sentenced to four years for perjury and perverting the course of justice; he was released in 2003.
- His final novel, Adam and Eve, was released on Tuesday, the day after his death.
Jeffrey Archer was a dear friend and an extraordinary human being. His gift for storytelling was matched by his wit, warmth and boundless energy. Life was never dull in Jeffrey's company.— Nadim Zahawi, Reform UK member and former Conservative minister, paying tribute to Archer
🔊 The GOAT says goodbye to his international soccer career. Lionel Messi scored his 126th goal in his final game for Argentina ... Show more
France protests, Christa Pike conscious, October 7 and Messi
France protests, Christa Pike conscious, October 7 and Messi
Pakistan doesn’t offer much competition anymore: BCCI chief Manhas after Asian Games cricket gold
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bbcafrica.com Oct 05
Three surgeries. Thirteen years. One Commonwealth Games final. Naomi Korir lived with fistula, a condition that causes women to leak urine and faeces ... Show more
Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for Argentina’s national team, marking the end of an illustrious 21-year international career.
👉 Lionel Messi ends Argentina career with goal, 2 assists in tear-filled farewell
History-makers Wakefield Trinity end 58 years of hurt in stunning Super League Grand Final triumph over Warrington Wolves
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Thousands of fans line route of open top bus parade to celebrate Wakefield Trinity's Super League Grand Final victory
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Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to Argentina National Team
Lionel Messi was farewelled after playing his 208th and final game for Argentina in a friendly ... Show more
Lionel Messi played his final match for the Argentina national team in an emotional farewell. CNN's Cecilia Domínguez spoke with fans outside the stadium.
They did it! Trinity make history by winning the Super League Grand Final and being crowned champions for the first time in 58 years 🏆
Brazilian stocks jump as Bolsonaro now seen as heavy favorite to win presidency: The moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election ...
cnbc.com/2026/10/05/brazilian-stocks-jump-bolsonaro-now-heavy-favorite-to-win-presidency.html
Wakefield Trinity fans and players celebrate their historic Super League Grand Final victory
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Leo Messi’s final appearance: Argentina bids farewell to its all-time record scorer
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Djokovic rallies past Zverev in thriller to reach China Open semi-finals: Novak Djokovic produced a trademark comeback to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6 ...
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Key FactsDjokovic Ends Zverev’s Beijing Title Bid
Oct 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Novak Djokovic defeats Alexander Zverev in Beijing’s quarterfinal with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 scoreline.
- The 39-year-old Djokovic records his 32nd consecutive victory at the tournament, surpassing Rafael Nadal’s previous mark of 31.
- Zverev’s nine-match tour winning streak ends, following his US Open triumph three weeks earlier.
- Zverev can no longer dislodge Sinner from No. 1 in Asia but can further reduce the deficit after Sinner’s withdrawal.
I'm still here. I make sure the younger players still have to earn their money.— Novak Djokovic, after defeating Alexander Zverev in the Beijing quarterfinals (according to ntv.de).
Open top bus parade and civic reception planned in honour of Wakefield Trinity being crowned Super League champions
wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/open-top-bus-parade-and-civic-reception-planned-in-honour-of-wakefield-trinity-being-crowned-super-league-champions-9263095
Japan sets record with 83 gold medals at Asian Games: The total surpassed the previous record of 78 gold medals won by Japan at the 1966 Bangkok Games.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/10/04/asian-games/asian-games-japan-golds/
Fans lose it at act of ‘pettiness’ at grand final: The NRL’s widely debated Grand Final pre-game show struck a sombre tone at Accor Stadium as Aussie musicians ...
news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-grand-final-pregame-show-strikes-sombre-tone/news-story/8f70b8b401b9ae98958dbe14a3bae888
India vs Aus in CWC 2027 opener; SA to host India in 6-match ODI series in lead-up
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Betfred Super League Grand Final: 23 photos of Wakefield Trinity fans arriving at Old Trafford
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Asiad 2026: India edge past Pakistan to defend gold medal in men's cricket: The victory completed India's golden double in cricket at the Asian Games ...
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Botswana Gazette Oct 03
Jack, Chiswaniso Rule Zone VI: Sekao Boifang Jack and George Chiswaniso turned consistency across five legs into the overall CAVB Zone VI title ...
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Asian Games 2026, Day 15: Hockey, cricket, and Pranavi Urs' historic golf gold take India's medal tally to 85 | Hindustan Times
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Standing ovation as Sir Kevin Sinfield delivers trophy to Wakefield Trinity v Warrington Wolves Grand Final
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Delhi's Fattest Dog Contest Crowns Hauz Khas Favourite Gola As Winner: The competition saw thousands of votes cast online and at polling booths ...
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Eain Yow and Co nick team title to equal Malaysia's best Asiad haul of nine golds
thestar.com.my/sport/squash/2026/10/02/eain-yow-and-co-nick-team-title-to-equal-malaysia039s-best-asiad-haul-of-nine-golds
Lin Yu-ting wins second straight Asian Games boxing gold - Focus Taiwan: Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting (林郁婷) of Taiwan won her second consecutive Asian Games ...
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Handball Planet Oct 02
One Veszprem beat Barca to lift IHF World Club Championship trophy!: One Veszprem won the IHF World Club Championship for the second time! After 2024 ...
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Lovelina, Women's Archery Team Clinches Historic Golds: With the win, Lovlina became only the second Indian woman after legendary MC Mary Kom to win an Asian ...
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Three-time premiership coach Chris Fagan retires a Lions legend: Chris Fagan has decided to walk away from the job on top after three consecutive flags with the ...
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Botswana Gazette Oct 01
Raguin Makes Botswana Tennis History: Ntungamili Raguin became the first Motswana to win a J200 singles title and also claimed the doubles crown ...
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‘What a story’: History-makers Wakefield Trinity aim for fairy tale ending in Grand Final chapter
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During the Israel-Ireland Nations League match, players from the Republic of Ireland football team donned black armbands to pay tribute to the dead in the Gaza ... Show more
From the opening sequence to the final formation, Riverside High School turned brass to gold at Tuesday night's 79th annual Charleston Gazette-Mail ... Show more
Majorette & Band Festival: Riverside repeats as champion, Rucker takes top honor
Majorette & Band Festival: Riverside repeats as champion, Rucker takes top honor
William and Kate surprise Kevin Sinfield during challenge: The Prince and Princess of Wales surprised Sir Kevin Sinfield after he left York on the latest stage ...
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Handball Planet Sep 30
BAHRAIN CLAIM ASIAN GAMES GOLD: Bahrain won the men’s handball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya after beating Qatar 33:32 in the final ...
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Benjamin Satterley, pro wrestler known as Pac, dead at 40: Benjamin Satterley, who performed as Pac in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), died one day after his final ...
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Key FactsWrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies at 40
Sep 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- His representatives confirmed his death; no cause of death has been publicly provided so far.
- AEW said Satterley signed with the promotion in 2019 and had held multiple AEW championships.
- Before joining AEW, he performed for WWE, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre.
- Tributes expressed shock, while WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman and AEW President Tony Khan praised Satterley’s talent.
It was a truly terrible loss, and he was a tremendous talent and an even finer human being.— Paul Heyman, WWE Hall of Famer, describing Satterley's death and his talent and character.
Crossland out of grand final as judiciary hands down big ban: Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland will miss the NRL grand final after entering a guilty plea ahead ...
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"Yeah it's tough. But this is sports, you sign up for all of it."
Sean McVay on the Rams’ loss to the Broncos in the final minute.
Rick Rizzs, J.P. Crawford get emotional send-off in Mariners’ final game: There were waterworks all around in the Mariners’ final game Sunday afternoon ...
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Key FactsFans honor Rick Rizzs before farewell weekend
Sep 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: seattletimes.com
- Rizzs is set to retire Sunday after 41 seasons with the Mariners and call three final games beforehand.
- The video released Friday showed fan messages from across the country as Rizzs listened visibly moved.
- Players, staff and front-office personnel greeted Rizzs in T-Mobile Park’s tunnels Friday with hugs, handshakes and chants.
- Rizzs spent 25 seasons broadcasting alongside Dave Niehaus, who died in November 2010.
You think you’re just doing a baseball game and you realize the impact that you have on peoples’ lives. It’s a lot more than a baseball game. It’s bringing them a little bit of joy if they’re having a rough day.— Rick Rizzs, reflecting on the impact of his broadcasting during his farewell weekend