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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

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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

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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

Abhishek Sharma batting for India against Afghanistan in the T20I series at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 2026

Sooryavanshi Watches as India Chase Series Lead Against Afghanistan in Delhi

India won the first T20I by seven wickets in Delhi, yet the only question anyone wants answered is when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets his turn. The second match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on

September 14, 2026

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Zimbabwe cricket players at Harare Sports Club ahead of Australia ODI series

Cremer’s Return Renews Zimbabwe’s Leg-Spin Legacy as Australia Arrive in Harare

Eight years after his last ODI, Zimbabwe leg-spinner Graeme Cremer returns to face Australia in Harare, completing a rare pairing with Ryan Burl — holder of Zimbabwe's second-best ODI bowling figures, also

September 14, 2026

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Detroit Lions defeat New Orleans Saints 31-30 in overtime at Ford Field NFL Week 1 2026

Kellen Moore’s Two-Point Gamble Ends Saints’ Stunning Rally as Lions Win 31-30 in Overtime

New Orleans rallied from 21 points down to tie Detroit with 1:07 left in regulation, scoring 30 unanswered points after halftime. But Kellen Moore chose two over overtime — and Shough's pass

September 14, 2026

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Jaxson Dart drops back to pass for the New York Giants against the Dallas Cowboys in NFL Week 1 Sunday Night Football

Jaxson Dart Delivers in Giants’ 28-20 Statement Win Over Cowboys on Opening Night

Jaxson Dart ran and threw the New York Giants to a 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, setting an NFL record for a season-opening performance while John Harbaugh

September 14, 2026

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Detroit Lions players celebrate after their 31-30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 1 2026 at Ford Field

Lions Escape Saints’ Furious NFL Week 1 Comeback 31-30 in OT; Bears Score 59 Against Panthers

Detroit escaped 31-30 in overtime Sunday as Tyler Shough's 400-yard Saints debut ended on a failed two-point conversion that cost New Orleans the largest comeback in franchise history. In Charlotte, the Chicago

September 13, 2026

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Alexander Zverev celebrates winning the US Open 2026 title at Arthur Ashe Stadium

Zverev Wins US Open 2026, Claims Second Grand Slam of Year in Dominant Final Over Shelton

Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2) to win the 2026 US Open title, claiming his second Grand Slam of the year after Roland Garros and cementing a historic season. The German's

September 13, 2026

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Calen Bullock and Houston Texans defense celebrate after sealing the 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 2026

Texans Sack Josh Allen Eight Times, Bullock Seals 23-19 Week 1 Win

The Houston Texans set a franchise record with eight sacks on Josh Allen as safety Calen Bullock forced three turnovers in a 23-19 Week 1 victory over the Buffalo Bills. DeMeco Ryans'

September 13, 2026

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Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 2026

Derrick Henry Passes Marcus Allen for Third All-Time in Rushing TDs as Ravens Blow 22-Point Lead to Colts

Derrick Henry passed Marcus Allen for sole third place on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdown list Sunday, scoring twice for the Ravens. Baltimore led 28-6 at halftime before a Zay Flowers hamstring

September 13, 2026

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Anna Nordqvist captain of Team Europe celebrates the 2026 Solheim Cup win at Bernardus Golf Netherlands

Woad’s Putt Seals Europe’s 15-13 Solheim Cup Win as Nordqvist Bows Out a Champion

Lottie Woad holed a 2-foot putt on the 17th at Bernardus Golf without knowing the Solheim Cup hung on it, giving Europe a 15-13 win over the United States in the Netherlands.

September 13, 2026

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Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after scoring for Manchester United against Manchester City in the 199th Manchester derby

Mbeumo and Dorgu Give Carrick the Perfect Return as United Stun City 2-0 in the 199th Derby

Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu scored the same goals in the same order as January's 198th derby to give Michael Carrick a perfect return to the Old Trafford dugout, with Manchester United's

September 13, 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

Sooryavanshi Watches as India Chase Series Lead Against Afghanistan in Delhi

Cremer’s Return Renews Zimbabwe’s Leg-Spin Legacy as Australia Arrive in Harare

Kellen Moore’s Two-Point Gamble Ends Saints’ Stunning Rally as Lions Win 31-30 in Overtime

Jaxson Dart Delivers in Giants’ 28-20 Statement Win Over Cowboys on Opening Night

Lions Escape Saints’ Furious NFL Week 1 Comeback 31-30 in OT; Bears Score 59 Against Panthers

Zverev Wins US Open 2026, Claims Second Grand Slam of Year in Dominant Final Over Shelton

Texans Sack Josh Allen Eight Times, Bullock Seals 23-19 Week 1 Win

Derrick Henry Passes Marcus Allen for Third All-Time in Rushing TDs as Ravens Blow 22-Point Lead to Colts

Woad’s Putt Seals Europe’s 15-13 Solheim Cup Win as Nordqvist Bows Out a Champion

Mbeumo and Dorgu Give Carrick the Perfect Return as United Stun City 2-0 in the 199th Derby

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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