Bob Pettit, a basketball star and the first NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1956, died at age 93. He played 11 seasons with the Hawks, led them to a championship in 1958, and was known as a strong scorer and rebounder.
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Bob Pettit died at 93, announced by Louisiana State University (LSU).
He was the NBA’s first MVP in 1956 and won the MVP again in 1959.
Pettit played 11 NBA seasons, all with the Hawks franchise.
He helped the Hawks win the NBA championship in 1958.
Pettit was a consistent All-Star and MVP of the NBA All-Star game four times.
He averaged 26.4 points and 16.2 rebounds per game in his career.
Pettit was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1970.
LSU retired his jersey number, and he is honored with a statue outside their arena.
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The Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches began with several teams winning their opening games. The Democratic Republic of the Congo beat Equatorial Guinea 2-0, while Ivory Coast won 2-0 against Ghana. Other matches included wins for Mauritania, Namibia, and Cameroon, as well as a draw between Libya and Botswana.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo won 2-0 at home against Equatorial Guinea, with goals from Chancel Mbemba and Yoane Wissa.
The Congo game had a limited audience of 20,000 due to previous fan violence sanctions.
Ivory Coast defeated Ghana 2-0, with goals from Malick Yalcouye and Franck Kessie.
Ghana did not qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and struggled in this match, having few shots on target.
Mauritania beat the Central African Republic 3-1, including a notable chipped goal by Dawda Camara.
Namibia won 1-0 against Congo, with Bethuel Muzeu scoring.
Libya and Botswana drew 2-2 in a match held behind closed doors because of sanctions on the Libyan stadium.
Cameroon won 3-1 against Comoros, and Tunisia drew 1-1 with Uganda in other qualifying matches.
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Portugal won their first Nations League match by beating Wales 1-0 at home. Joao Felix scored the only goal, and Portugal controlled most of the game, but Wales nearly scored late in the match.
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Joao Felix scored a long-range goal after 22 minutes, which was deflected slightly by Wales captain Ben Davies.
Portugal dominated the game with 19 shots compared to Wales’s 4.
Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, was a key attacking player for Portugal but had one goal disallowed for offside.
Ronaldo has scored a record 146 goals for Portugal and has played internationally since 2003.
Portugal struggled to score more despite many chances.
Wales nearly equalized twice near the end, hitting the crossbar and missing close-range shots.
The match was played in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital.
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Sri Lanka won the second one-day international cricket match against England by 16 runs at Headingley. England’s batsman Jos Buttler got injured while trying to help his team chase a target of 322, which slowed their chances and led to Sri Lanka leveling the series.
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Sri Lanka scored 321 runs for 6 wickets in 50 overs, led by Kusal Mendis who scored 121 runs.
England scored 305 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs.
Jos Buttler scored 69 runs but had to retire hurt due to a hamstring injury during the chase.
England needed 68 runs from 75 balls when Buttler got injured and later needed 19 runs from the final over but lost the match.
Tom Banton and Ben Duckett had a strong opening partnership scoring 143 runs together.
Sri Lanka’s bowler Dinuth Wellalage took important wickets, including both Duckett and Banton.
England’s lower order batsmen could not support the chase well after Buttler’s injury.
The final match of the series will be played at The Oval to decide the winner.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight on December 11 in Cardiff, marking the end of long talks and disagreements. The WBA 'Super' heavyweight title might be at stake, and the event will be shown worldwide on Netflix.
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Fury and Joshua are both twice world heavyweight champions.
The fight was delayed for years due to disputes over location and terms.
Netflix will broadcast the fight globally.
The event will take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium with 80,000 seats.
Fury accepted having the fight in the UK, compromising on his original demands.
Joshua insisted the fight stay in Britain and rejected offers to move it to the US.
Promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn have different views on how the deal was made.
Dana White, UFC chief, helped secure the Netflix broadcast deal but was not originally expected to be involved.
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Nigeria and Madagascar will play a qualifying match for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, on September 25. Nigeria aims to start strong after reaching the semifinals in recent AFCON tournaments, while Madagascar, who shocked Nigeria with a 2-0 win in 2019, hope to repeat that success.
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The match is part of the qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Nigeria’s team is called the Super Eagles; Madagascar’s team is nicknamed the Barea.
Nigeria’s coach Eric Chelle wants the team to play aggressively from the start and win the game.
Madagascar defeated Nigeria 2-0 during the 2019 AFCON, which was Madagascar’s debut at the tournament.
Madagascar’s recent attempt to include goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher was canceled after past comments revealed he identifies as French, not Malagasy.
Nigeria and Madagascar have played five times: Nigeria won three, Madagascar won one, and one game was a draw.
After this game, Nigeria will travel to Guinea-Bissau for their next qualifier.
Madagascar reached the quarterfinals in their first AFCON appearance in 2019 but have not qualified since.
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Mark Wood, a fast bowler for England's cricket team, has retired after a career marked by both impressive performances and injuries. He shared memorable moments from his career, including key matches where he bowled very fast and took important wickets.
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Mark Wood retired recently after playing for England in cricket.
He was known as one of England’s fastest bowlers.
Wood changed his run-up technique in 2019, which helped improve his bowling speed and consistency.
One of his best performances was against South Africa in 2020, where he took 9 wickets in a match.
He also performed well in the 2021-22 Ashes series, taking six wickets in a single innings during the final test.
Wood faced challenges with injuries throughout his career.
He received praise from cricket coaches and respect from fans, including Australian cricket supporters.
Wood described feeling confident and energized in key moments of his bowling spells.
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Pittsburgh Penguins player Andrei Kuzmenko has taken time off after his father, Alexander Kuzmenko, died in a bear attack in Siberia. Alexander was on a fishing trip when he was attacked and later died in the hospital.
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Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, was killed by a bear during a fishing trip in Tuva, Siberia.
Emergency help was delayed because the group was in a dense forest and had to travel down a river for hours to get assistance.
Alexander was airlifted to a hospital but died from severe facial injuries.
Alexander Kuzmenko was a respected hockey coach in Russia.
Andrei Kuzmenko is a 30-year-old NHL player who joined the Pittsburgh Penguins in July 2024.
Andrei briefly practiced with the Penguins before returning to Moscow to be with his family.
The Penguins’ team president expressed condolences and support for Andrei and his family.
At least 15 people have died from bear attacks in Russia this year.
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Formula 1 is planning new engine rules for 2030 to improve the hybrid engines used in its cars. The current rules focus heavily on electric power but the batteries can only provide a short boost, so the sport wants to make changes faster than planned to fix this problem.
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Formula 1 introduced new hybrid engine rules for 2026, with a 1.6-liter V6 turbo engine and an electric motor.
The electric battery currently provides power for about 11-12 seconds at full throttle, which is a very small part of a lap.
F1 races last around one minute or more, so the electric power is limited on each lap.
Teams considered adding a front electric motor for better energy use, but manufacturers blocked it due to competition concerns.
The electric motor also works as a generator to recharge the battery by taking power away from the engine, which affects car speed.
The power from the engines varies a lot during races, causing unpredictable acceleration that has led to crashes.
For 2027, the V6 engine power will increase, but the electric motor power will reduce except in boost mode.
To deal with more fuel consumption, F1 will shorten race distances next year instead of making cars carry more fuel.
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Ireland and Israel are scheduled to play two football matches in the UEFA Nations League 2026-27, despite controversy and public opposition in Ireland. The matches are linked to political tensions due to Israel’s actions in Gaza, leading to calls for a boycott from Irish players, fans, and human rights groups.
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Ireland and Israel are both members of UEFA, the European football governing body.
They were drawn into the same group (Group B3) for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League.
The two teams will play home-and-away matches, with Ireland’s "home" game in Hungary and Israel’s in Serbia.
Many Irish fans, players, and celebrities want to boycott the matches because of Israel’s war in Gaza.
A United Nations inquiry in June 2025 confirmed Israel was committing genocide in Gaza.
Campaigners argue Israel violates UEFA and FIFA rules by playing on occupied Palestinian land.
93% of Football Association of Ireland (FAI) members voted to pressure UEFA to suspend Israel.
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin supports playing the matches, citing difficulties in mixing sports with politics.
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Rumesh Pathirage, a 23-year-old javelin thrower from Sri Lanka, has become one of the top athletes in his sport this year by winning many competitions and breaking records. He aims to win the Asian Games gold medal and hopes to earn Olympic gold, which would be a first for Sri Lanka.
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Rumesh Pathirage is from Kalutara, Sri Lanka, and is 23 years old.
Since February 2026, he has won almost every javelin competition he entered.
He is one of only four throwers ever to throw over 92 meters twice in one season.
Pathirage is the only Sri Lankan to win the Diamond League final and the first South Asian to medal at the Ultimate Championships.
He will compete for the Asian Games gold and tries to break the Asian record of 92.97 meters.
He aims to win Olympic gold, which no Sri Lankan has done before in javelin.
His support comes mainly from the Sri Lankan air force and donations from the Sri Lankan community living abroad.
Despite his success, Pathirage does not have a sponsorship deal with major international sports brands.
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The law in England and Wales bans fans from drinking alcohol at their seats during football matches to reduce violence, a rule some people now think is outdated. Scotland and the Women's Super League have begun allowing drinking in certain parts of stadiums, and some English football groups are open to discussing changes.
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Since 1985, fans in England and Wales cannot drink alcohol in their seats at football games, only in areas without a pitch view.
The ban was introduced to reduce fighting and hooliganism in the 1970s and 1980s.
Scotland has a stricter ban but is running trials allowing alcohol in specific stadium areas.
The Women's Super League in England has removed the ban completely for its games.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham believes the rule is unfair and should be changed.
The Premier League has not taken a firm position but says it needs more thought.
The English Football League supports reviewing the law due to modern stadium safety improvements.
The Football Supporters’ Association supports changing the law, citing examples from other countries where fans can drink at matches.
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Brighton, Bournemouth, and Brentford are known for taking points off the Premier League's top six teams (Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham). Brighton stands out with the best record among the three, while Brentford’s record is weaker, suggesting the “Bermuda Triangle” nickname is mostly about Brighton’s strong performances.
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The "Bermuda Triangle" in the Premier League refers to Brighton, Bournemouth, and Brentford taking points from the top six teams.
Since the 2024-25 season began, Brighton earned 42 points from 26 games against the top six, averaging 1.62 points per game.
Bournemouth earned 35 points from 26 games (1.35 points per game) against these top teams.
Brentford earned 22 points from 26 games, with an average of 0.85 points per game.
Other teams like Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa have better or similar records to Brentford against the top six.
Brighton’s strong results against top clubs are notable and among the best in Premier League history for non-big clubs.
The idea of the "Bermuda Triangle" is stronger in social media perception but mostly driven by Brighton’s success.
These clubs operate with smaller budgets compared to the top six, making their surprising wins more memorable.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight each other in Cardiff on December 11. The fight will take place at the Principality Stadium and will be shown on Netflix.
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are two British heavyweight boxers.
Their fight was planned for different cities but is now set for Cardiff, Wales.
The venue is the Principality Stadium, which holds 80,000 people.
The fight was announced by Saudi boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh.
Fury last fought in July, beating Mariusz Wach in Thailand.
Joshua’s last fight was two months ago, where he came from behind to win against Kristian Prenga.
This fight is considered one of the biggest in British boxing history.
The event will be available to watch on the streaming platform Netflix.
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Former England football player Andy Carroll revealed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted in 2021 by a man who stayed at his home. The attacker was found guilty, jailed for three years, and placed on the sex offender register.
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Andy Carroll, aged 37, shared the assault story in his autobiography released recently.
The assault happened at his home during his time with Newcastle United.
Carroll reported the attack to the police and testified in court.
The attacker was convicted and sentenced to three years in jail.
Carroll said the incident deeply affected his life and football career.
He included the story in his book after talking it over with his girlfriend, Lou Teasdale.
Carroll is currently a player and co-owner of non-league club Dagenham & Redbridge.
He has made six appearances in the National League South this season.
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The US Jockey Club has ordered a racehorse named Austrian Painter to be renamed because the name was seen as a hidden reference to Adolf Hitler. The horse’s owner said the name referred to the artist Gustav Klimt, but the club also required the horse's sister, called New Order, to change her name.
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Austrian Painter won a race at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
The Jockey Club investigated after a complaint about the horse’s name.
"Austrian Painter" is sometimes used online to refer to Hitler without saying his name directly.
The horse’s owner said the name referred to Gustav Klimt, an Austrian artist.
The horse’s sister, named New Order, also has to be renamed.
"New Order" can refer both to a British band and a plan used by Nazi Germany.
The Jockey Club’s rules ban names likely to offend based on race, religion, or other personal factors.
The horse Austrian Painter will now be named Merrylegs.
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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will fight in an all-British heavyweight boxing match on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The fight will be shown worldwide on Netflix and is organized by Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh and UFC chief Dana White.
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The fight between Joshua and Fury has been planned for over ten years.
The match will take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11.
The event could start late at night in the UK to fit U.S. TV schedules.
The fight will be broadcast globally on Netflix.
Promoters include Turki Alalshikh's The Ring and Dana White from the UFC.
London’s Wembley Stadium and New York’s Madison Square Garden were considered but had problems hosting.
Anthony Joshua has pushed to have the fight in the UK and is happy with the Cardiff location.
The fight features two former two-time world champions with many wins and knockouts.
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Several young Indian surfers are preparing to compete in surfing at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, where surfing will be included for the first time. These athletes, including Sugar Shanti Banarse and Kamali Moorthy, started surfing recently but have quickly improved and now represent India in international competition.
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Surfing will debut as a sport at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Indian surfers Sugar Shanti Banarse, Kamali Moorthy, Kishore Kumar, and Sivaraj Babu will compete at the Games.
Banarse started as a recreational surfer and decided to go professional after finishing second in a 2022 competition.
Moorthy began surfing at age 12 and has trained hard to improve since her first competition.
India has a long coastline, but surfing has only recently become popular and organized.
The Surfing Federation of India was established in 2011, but early surfers faced challenges like lack of coaching, equipment, and support.
Some surfers came from fishing communities and had to overcome family skepticism about pursuing surfing as a sport.
Surf schools have recently started along India’s coast, helping new surfers learn and develop their skills.
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Seventeen-year-old Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi broke the world record in the men’s 200-meter breaststroke at the Asian Games, winning gold with a time of 2:04.83. This broke the previous record set by China’s Qin Haiyang just months earlier, and Ohashi also won gold in the 100-meter breaststroke and helped Japan win two silver relay medals.
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Shin Ohashi is 17 years old and from Japan.
He set a new world record in the 200m breaststroke with a time of 2:04.83.
The record he broke was previously held by China’s Qin Haiyang (2:05.48).
Ohashi won gold at the Asian Games held in Tokyo.
He also won gold in the 100m breaststroke event.
Japan won silver in the men’s and mixed 4x100m medley relays with Ohashi as a team member.
Denis Petrashov from Kazakhstan won silver, and South Korea’s Cho Sung-jae won bronze in the 200m breaststroke.
Ohashi hopes to win a gold medal at the world championships next.
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George Russell was the fastest driver in the first practice session of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, beating Max Verstappen by 0.4 seconds. Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, was fifth fastest but had to stop on the track due to a hydraulic problem.
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George Russell drove the fastest lap in first practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen was second, 0.4 seconds slower than Russell.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was fifth fastest but did not complete a lap on the fastest soft tyres due to a hydraulic leak.
Antonelli stopped on track with smoke coming from his engine cooling vents.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished third and fourth, close behind Verstappen.
Several drivers, including Russell and Verstappen, made errors and went off track during the session.
Esteban Ocon is uncertain about his F1 future as he is a free agent for 2027.
Technical problems also affected Nico Hulkenberg, who stopped on track later in the session.
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