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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during a Pakistan Super League match

De Silva’s unbeaten 87 lifts Sri Lanka to 221-4 against Pakistan at lunch

Dhananjaya de Silva's unbeaten 87 took Sri Lanka to 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 in Rawalpindi, still 213 runs behind Pakistan.

November 11, 2026

by Sports Desk

Football game on a stadium field, shown in an illustrative stock photograph

Bills Shut Down Vikings 23-6 as Three Takeaways Lift Buffalo to 7-1

Buffalo forced three turnovers and held Minnesota without a third-down conversion in a 23-6 Monday Night Football win. James Cook rushed for 107 yards as the Bills improved to 7-1 and the Vikings lost their second straight.

November 10, 2026

by Sports Desk

Image accompanying Sky Sports' report on Manchester United's 3-2 Champions League win over Roma

Cunha Double Rescues Man United From 2-0 Hole Against Roma

Matheus Cunha scored twice in three minutes and was sent off as Manchester United beat Roma

Image accompanying the Chicago Bears' official Luther Burden III touchdown highlight

Bears’ Luther Burden III Suffers Concussion After Late Fumble

Luther Burden III left Chicago's win over Tampa Bay after a high hit caused a fourth-quarter

Image accompanying the New York Giants' official report on their win over Philadelphia

Winston Lifts Giants Past Eagles as Defense Ends Philly Drought

Jameis Winston supplied the touchdown after J.J. McCarthy left with a hip injury, and New York's defense made it stand. A 19-11 victory ended the Giants' Philadelphia drought and strengthened their hold

November 9, 2026

News·NFL·Sports

Dallas Cowboys photo accompanying the team's recap of the win over the Indianapolis Colts

Prescott Rescues Cowboys as Late Drive Sinks Colts 27-23

Dak Prescott needed just 29 seconds to turn a late deficit into a Dallas victory in Indianapolis. Ryan Flournoy's deep catch and Javonte Williams' touchdown rescued a Cowboys team that nearly wasted

November 9, 2026

News·NFL·Sports

Kon Knueppel of the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA.com image

Knueppel’s Hornets Return Ends After Six Minutes With Left Leg Soreness

Kon Knueppel left his Hornets season debut with left leg soreness after fewer than six minutes against Brooklyn. Charlotte will evaluate him after returning home; no new diagnosis or recovery timetable was

November 5, 2026

NBA·News·Sports

Los Angeles Kings NHL arena game action 2026

Kempe’s Hat Trick Powers Kings Past Sharks 7-2, Triggers Players-Only Meeting

Adrian Kempe returned with a hat trick and an assist as the Kings beat the Sharks 7-2. Artemi Panarin added four assists, while San Jose held a players-only meeting after its third

November 5, 2026

News·Sports

Phil Mickelson, six-time major winner now playing on the LIV Golf tour, in a file photo

LIV Golf Faces Liquidation as BC Partners Pulls $300 Million Rescue Plan

LIV Golf faces possible liquidation after BC Partners reportedly abandoned a rescue investment of up to $300 million. Too few player commitments undermined the planned 2027 relaunch ahead of a November 5

November 5, 2026

News·Sports

Image accompanying the Colts report on Jonathan Taylor's trade-rumor comments

Thomas to Patriots, Taylor to Vikings? Fantasy Trade Ideas Face a Reality Check

Yahoo's fantasy-trade wish list imagines Brian Thomas Jr. in New England and Jonathan Taylor in Minnesota. The proposed moves highlight offensive fit, but none should be mistaken for an announced deal ahead

November 5, 2026

News·NFL·Sports

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak, wearing number 9, celebrates by the corner flag at the Gtech Community Stadium as team-mates run towards him

Liverpool Lose in Istanbul as Como Set Champions League Away Record

Liverpool lost 3-2 at Fenerbahce after leading twice, Como made Champions League history with a 9-1 away win at Lens, and Real Madrid needed a stoppage-time winner in Athens. The same night

November 5, 2026

News·Sports

Image accompanying Sky Sports coverage of Erling Haaland and Manchester City's 3-2 Champions League win at RB Leipzig

Haaland Rescues Man City as Arsenal Hold On in Champions League

Erling Haaland's late winner gave Manchester City a 3-2 victory at RB Leipzig as Arsenal held off Slavia Prague 2-1. Both clubs strengthened their Champions League positions, but neither enjoyed a comfortable

November 5, 2026

News·Sports

Image accompanying NBC Sports report on Miami receiver Malachi Toney's ankle injury ahead of the Notre Dame game

Miami Loses Malachi Toney to Ankle Injury Days Before Notre Dame Showdown

Miami star receiver Malachi Toney hurt his ankle in practice and is reportedly headed for surgery. The top-ranked Hurricanes now face Notre Dame without their leading Heisman candidate.

November 5, 2026

News·Sports

Image accompanying NBC Los Angeles highlights of the Spurs' 112-111 win over the Mavericks

Wembanyama Scores 52 as Spurs Escape Mavericks Comeback 112-111

Victor Wembanyama scored 52 points with 24 rebounds and eight blocks as San Antonio beat Dallas 112-111. His late free throw settled a game the Mavericks nearly stole after trailing by 19.

November 5, 2026

NBA·News·Sports·Technology

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De Silva’s unbeaten 87 lifts Sri Lanka to 221-4 against Pakistan at lunch

Bills Shut Down Vikings 23-6 as Three Takeaways Lift Buffalo to 7-1

Cunha Double Rescues Man United From 2-0 Hole Against Roma

Bears’ Luther Burden III Suffers Concussion After Late Fumble

Winston Lifts Giants Past Eagles as Defense Ends Philly Drought

Prescott Rescues Cowboys as Late Drive Sinks Colts 27-23

Knueppel’s Hornets Return Ends After Six Minutes With Left Leg Soreness

Kempe’s Hat Trick Powers Kings Past Sharks 7-2, Triggers Players-Only Meeting

LIV Golf Faces Liquidation as BC Partners Pulls $300 Million Rescue Plan

Thomas to Patriots, Taylor to Vikings? Fantasy Trade Ideas Face a Reality Check

Liverpool Lose in Istanbul as Como Set Champions League Away Record

Haaland Rescues Man City as Arsenal Hold On in Champions League

Miami Loses Malachi Toney to Ankle Injury Days Before Notre Dame Showdown

Wembanyama Scores 52 as Spurs Escape Mavericks Comeback 112-111

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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