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The Eastern Herald’s Sports Desk covers major developments across professional and international sports, including leagues, tournaments, teams, athletes and sporting events from around the world.

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

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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

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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

Bleacher Report graphic accompanying its college football expert rankings after Week 9

Ohio State Falls to No. 13 as Miami Leads B/R’s Week 9 Rankings

Ohio State dropped 11 places in Bleacher Report's post-Week 9 expert rankings after losing to USC, while unbeaten Miami remained No. 1.

November 1, 2026

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Tom Nolan Stops Renato Moicano After Surviving Early Scare

Tom Nolan survived Renato Moicano's early grappling pressure before securing a third-round TKO in the UFC Vegas 123 main event.

November 1, 2026

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Garmin Brings Marathon Series to Ventura for August 2027

Garmin will bring its marathon series to Ventura on August 22, 2027, with a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K. Registration is open for the coastal California event, which will begin and

October 15, 2026

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Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills during their 37-34 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams

Rousseau’s Block and Bass’s Kick Lift Bills Past Rams in Overtime

Greg Rousseau got a hand on a 48-yard Rams field goal in overtime, and Tyler Bass kicked a 45-yarder with 1:55 left to give Buffalo a 37-34 Monday night win.

October 13, 2026

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Illustration of a football on the field of an empty college stadium at night

Georgia Beats Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa as Late No-Call Draws Fire

No. 2 Georgia beat No. 6 Alabama 20-17 on Saturday night behind Gunner Stockton, in a game that turned on a late pass-interference no-call.

October 11, 2026

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An Oklahoma kicker in a white uniform kicks a field goal as two Texas defenders in white and red leap to try to block it during the Red River Rivalry

Oklahoma Stuns No. 1 Texas 27-24 on Tate Sandell’s Last-Play Field Goal in Red River Rivalry

Tate Sandell's 47-yard field goal as time expired lifted Oklahoma over No. 1 Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday.

October 11, 2026

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MLB 2026 wild card race playoff picture final week tiebreaker scenarios

The Team That Was Built to Lose Is One Week from October

The Chicago White Sox lost 306 games across three seasons to get here. They enter MLB's final week holding the AL's last playoff spot by three games — with a tiebreaker formula

September 23, 2026

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Denzel Boston catching a pass for the Cleveland Browns in Week 2

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 3: Denzel Boston, Oronde Gadsden II Lead Top Adds

Denzel Boston has two touchdowns in two weeks for Cleveland and is still available in most fantasy leagues. Oronde Gadsden II just inherited a starting tight end role after two separate Chargers

September 22, 2026

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Wyatt Kaiser Chicago Blackhawks defenseman NHL preseason game Minnesota Wild United Center

Bowen Byram Hat Trick Wins It in OT as Blackhawks Defeat Wild 4-3 in Preseason Opener

Bowen Byram scored three goals and sealed the Blackhawks' 4-3 overtime preseason win over the Wild with a wrist shot 29 seconds into the extra frame. The $75 million summer signing's hat

September 22, 2026

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart being helped off field after MCL knee injury against Los Angeles Rams Monday Night Football 2026

Jaxson Dart MCL Injury Leaves Giants Scrambling Behind Jameis Winston in 28-6 Rams Loss

Jaxson Dart exited the Giants' Monday Night Football loss to the Rams in Q1 with a believed MCL sprain; Jameis Winston came on for 11-of-27, 111 yards, and one interception in the

September 22, 2026

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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

Ohio State Falls to No. 13 as Miami Leads B/R’s Week 9 Rankings

Tom Nolan Stops Renato Moicano After Surviving Early Scare

Garmin Brings Marathon Series to Ventura for August 2027

Rousseau’s Block and Bass’s Kick Lift Bills Past Rams in Overtime

Georgia Beats Alabama 20-17 in Tuscaloosa as Late No-Call Draws Fire

Oklahoma Stuns No. 1 Texas 27-24 on Tate Sandell’s Last-Play Field Goal in Red River Rivalry

The Team That Was Built to Lose Is One Week from October

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 3: Denzel Boston, Oronde Gadsden II Lead Top Adds

Bowen Byram Hat Trick Wins It in OT as Blackhawks Defeat Wild 4-3 in Preseason Opener

Jaxson Dart MCL Injury Leaves Giants Scrambling Behind Jameis Winston in 28-6 Rams Loss

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

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

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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