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Series set for epic finale as Aussie batters must stand up

After Rickelton and Mulder's heroics, Australia needs batting heroes to stand up on a decisive final day in Cape Town.

Hakimi bags hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain rip Le Havre to pieces

Achraf Hakimi rose to the occasion scoring a glorious hat-trick on Friday as a heavily rotated Paris Saint-Germain thumped rock-bottom Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1. Lille host Lens later Friday and can close to within two points of PSG should they win, while Monaco can do the same if they win at Paris FC on Sunday.

Super Eagles defender Ogbu highlights importance of financial planning for footballers

The Slavia Prague centre-back said young players should not wait until they secure lucrative contracts or join big European clubs before learning how to manage their money.

Süper Lig: Osimhen scores as Galatasaray thrash Konyaspor 4-0

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, was on target as Galatasaray recorded a commanding 4-0 away victory over Konyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig on Friday. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 12th minute, heading home a cross from Gabriel Sara to give the visitors an early advantage at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium.

Emery’s focus fully on Fulham despite Barcelona tie

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has said Fulham will have his complete attention on Saturday despite next week’s high-profile Champions League tie away to Barcelona. Birmingham club Villa are currently ninth in the Premier League table, three points ahead of London side Fulham.

Arteta can take inspiration from George Graham to expunge painful Anfield memories

Arsenal have not won at Liverpool for 13 league games but Gunners’ win in 1989 remains one of club’s greatest nights Mikel Arteta used a Spanish word to describe what it felt like to be helpless at Anfield while playing for Everton in 2011: bajar. Given Arteta’s record at Liverpool, Sunday’s showdown with his childhood friend Andoni Iraola – five days after Arsenal were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Fleetwood – could be expected to fill him with dread.

New tennis number one as Zverev finally reaches the top

After years being blocked from the top of the game by a series of tennis greats, Germany's Alexander Zverev finally clinches the men's world number one ranking.

VIS-Under-15 Football Tournament’s Grand Finale on October 31

The tournament carries a prize purse of ₹2.25 lakh

Breeders’ Cup 2026: Folsom Blues set to go off as favourite in Juvenile Turf, day one – live

Folsom Blues set to go off as favourite in Juvenile Turf, day one – live. He was a blowout when fancied for the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot but back to form when second in the Group One Middle Park Stakes last time.

Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?

The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.

‘This isn’t Disneyland’ – Arteta warns Dowman after red card incident

By Adegboyega Adeleye Mikel Arteta has warned Max Dowman to control his emotions after the 16-year-old Arsenal forward was sent off in the Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town. According to Sky Sports, Dowman was dismissed for violent conduct after appearing to kick out at Harrison Neal following a strong challenge.

Chelsea vs Manchester United: Premier League – teams, prediction, lineups

Chelsea vs Manchester United: Manchester United appeared set to sack Michael Carrick this week, but he may have one chance to save his job - at Chelsea.

Zverev seals world number one spot after win

Alexander Zverev will replace Jannik Sinner as the men’s world number one at his earliest opportunity after reaching the quarter-finals in Vienna. Fery continues to prove himself – and faces Zverev next Arthur Fery avenged a three-set defeat by Lorenzo Musetti in the US Open first round in August Zverev goes on to face British number one Arthur Fery in the quarter-finals – a repeat of their Wimbledon semi-final.

Grealish could have been Everton’s poster boy of a new era. Now his career is in limbo

Grealish could have been Everton’s poster boy of a new era. After being dropped for ‘a breach of club discipline’, the winger must face the same questions about respect and self-awareness For the biggest game in Manchester City’s history, Jack Grealish was given a starting berth while Phil Foden, Julián Alvarez and Riyad Mahrez were on the bench.

Australia set 288 to win on final day after South African centurions turn tide

Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder hit hundreds for hosts Australia face last-day chase to clinch Test and the series It would be unfair to say that Australia let a winning position slip on the fourth day of the third Test at Cape Town, only because that would undersell how Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder prised it away. In this series he was monstered in Durban by Josh Hazlewood, out for none and two while pinch-hitting as an opener, then made scant impression down the order with 31 in Gqeberha.

Putellas provides mindset change as London City bid to upstage champions

Ballon d’Or winner’s move to WSL has transformed the Lionesses on and off the pitch with belief soaring ahead of Manchester City clash As Martin Semmens, the London City Lionesses chief executive, sits down is his office he looks like the cat that got the cream. He says he has just learned that the club’s Instagram page has generated 34m hits since Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d’Or on Monday evening, and it is only Thursday afternoon.

Bay City Roller can prove top of the pops in fascinating Breeders’ Cup Turf

The selection’s excellent second in the Arc de Triomphe is the best form on offer among the European challengers The Turf is the highlight of Saturday’s nine-race Breeders’ Cup card for European fans, with 10 of the 14-strong field trained in the UK, Ireland or France, and Bay City Roller (21.36) could be an excellent bet at around 9-1 with British bookmakers to give George Scott a first Breeders’ Cup winner at the second attempt. A strong second behind Daryz at Longchamp showed that Bay City Roller can act on a sound surface, and he is the top-rated runner in the field on Timeform’s ratings…

‘We are not in Disneyland’: Arteta warns Dowman of Arsenal’s demands

Arteta warns Dowman of Arsenal’s demands. ‘We have made these mistakes … you can get punished’ Dowman lost appeal against red card at Fleetwood Mikel Arteta has warned Max Dowman that he “is not in Disneyland” and must learn from his red card against Fleetwood after Arsenal’s appeal against his three-match suspension was rejected.

Football Daily | Newcastle’s Jaissle wants to scream while Grealish leaves Moyes speechless

Winning the trophy sponsored by a low-calorie, fruit-flavoured energy drink brand from Thailand may only rank fifth in the domestic pecking order behind the Premier League, FA Cup and both transfer windows, but nobody will ever forget how much it meant to hundreds of thousands of overjoyed Geordies when their team did exactly that the season before last to end a trophy drought dating back to the Jurassic era. This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily.

Flick praises Yamal ‘mentality’ after missing out on Ballon d’Or

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has “reacted very well” following the disappointment of the Ballon d’Or being awarded to Harry Kane, his coach Hansi Flick said on Friday. Barcelona still hold a two-point lead at the top of La Liga ahead of their meeting with Atletico Madrid.

Amrita, Rajya Rani express trains to be upgraded with LHB coaches

‘There’s a new chapter to write’: Le Bris upbeat as Sunderland eye Coventry reunion

Le Bris upbeat as Sunderland eye Coventry reunion. Extra time in the 2025 Championship playoff semi-final second leg was almost over and Sunderland had secured a 1-1 draw that consigned Coventry to a 3-2 aggregate defeat.

‘The players are very motivated’ – GoldStars SC boss confident ahead of Samartex clash

Head coach of Bibiani GoldStars SC Petros Koukouras says his side is motivated ahead of the regional derby against FC Samatex 1996 in the Ghana Premier League. GoldStars SC will face FC Samartex 1996 on Sunday, November 1, at Nsenkyire Sports Arena at 3:00 pm.

Ancelotti omits Alisson as Brazil name squad for November friendlies

By Adegboyega Adeleye Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has named a youthful 26-man squad for November friendlies against Japan and Singapore, leaving out Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker while insisting he remains the country’s best goalkeeper. Forwards: Alisson Santana (Shakhtar Donetsk), Allan (Manchester City), Estêvão (Chelsea), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Endrick and Vinícius Júnior (both Real Madrid).