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Raiders hold off hard charging Pats for 6-5 win
Fans who missed watching the Prince Albert Raiders take on the Regina Pats at the Brandt Centre on Sept. 26 witnessed a near repeat performance at the Art Hauser Centre on Friday. Three weeks ago, the Raiders jumped out to a 4-0 lead, only to have...

Highlights for Kosovo 0-0 Slovenia 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
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Asian Table Tennis Team C’ships in Bhubaneswar from today
BHUBANESWAR: The 28th IITF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships will be held at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, from 11th to 15th October, 2025. The prestigious event is being jointly organised by the International...
Roundup: Sabalenka, Gauff reach Wuhan Open semifinals
WUHAN, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Top seed Aryna Sabalenka extended her unbeaten run to 20 matches in Wuhan Open, defeating Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-3 to reach the semifinals, while second seed Iga Swiatek was stunned by Jasmine Paolini of Italy here on...

Carpio secures Philippines first medal at Asian Youth Games
MANAMA — Kram Airam Carpio ensured the country of its first medal at the 3rd Asian Youth Games after she overpowered Indian Sakshi Thakur, 83-17, in pencak silat over the weekend at the Exhibition World Bahrain here. That emphatic triumph assured...

Kuwait delegation arrives in Manama for the 3rd Asian Youth Games
Al-Marri poses with the Kuwaiti youth handball delegation ahead of departure to Manama. MANAMA, Oct 18: The Kuwaiti sports delegation has arrived in Manama, Bahrain, to participate in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, taking place from October 22 to 31....

Jessica Pegula rallies to reach loaded Wuhan semifinals
Original article can be found here. No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula overcame a slow start and advanced to the Wuhan Open semifinals with a 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 win on Friday against Czech qualifier Katerina Siniakova. Pegula evened the match by pitching a...

Aryna Sabalenka Admits ‘Crazy’ Connection With China Before Jessica Pegula Clash at Wuhan Open
Aryna Sabalenka has become the definition of consistency this season – reaching the finals of three slams while clinching the US Open, not to mention the hoard of WTA 1000 titles. At the Wuhan Open, she is replicating her sensational form, fresh...

'I raced and trained with fear and pain' – Alexandre Vinokourov announces retirement at 23
Alexandre Vinokourov, son of the all-time Kazakhstani great of the same name, confirmed Sunday that he has ended his brief professional career at 23. Seriously injured in a crash in March and suffering the consequences for the rest of the season,...

'It's survival' – More than podiums at stake as battle for top 30 spots, WorldTour positions and ProTeam priority played out at Le Tour de Langkawi
Among the race for stage wins, podium spots and top placings on the overall standings at the eight-day Petronas Le Tour de Langkawi, another battle was unfolding, one which could have ramifications extending far beyond the outcome of this 2.Pro...

Goals and Highlights for Belarus 0-6 Denmark in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
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Unai Emery dealt Aston Villa injury blow as news emerges on £150k-per-week star
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has been dealt an injury blow as news emerges about one of his key players. Unai Emery sparks mini Aston Villa revival after disastrous start to 25/26 Villa have started to show signs of life after a rocky start to...
USA and Egypt crowned champions at Sitting Volleyball World Cup
The United States thrilled the home crowd in Fort Wayne with a remarkable comeback on Saturday to win the women’s gold medal at the 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Cup. After dropping the first two sets, the Americans regrouped and...

WorldTour applicants for 2026-2028 published by UCI, includes Tom Pidcock's Q36.5 Pro Cycling
The teams applying to be part of the WorldTour from 2026 have been revealed by the UCI, including Tom Pidcock's Q36.5 Pro Cycling. 20 men's teams are attempting to join the WorldTour, and 16 women's teams for the Women's WorldTour; there are 18...

Michael McLeod, acquitted in World Junior sexual assault trial, signs with Russian hockey league
Michael McLeod, one of five members of Canada's 2018 junior team recently acquitted of sexual assault charges, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Omsk confirmed the signing on...

'He's A Damn Killer': Terence Crawford Told to Avoid Boxer Who Wants to Fight Him
Terence Crawford currently stands as the face of boxing. After showing his class with a unanimous decision victory over Mexican legend Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in September, 'Bud' is now the biggest pull in the sport. But where does he go after his...

Michael McLeod signs 3-year deal with KHL's Avangard Omsk
Michael McLeod with the New Jersey Devils in 2024. Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images Michael McLeod is returning to Russia’s KHL on a three-year deal with Avangard Omsk, the club announced on social media Thursday. The 27-year-old forward was one of...

Factbox-Trump’s tariffs: What’s in effect and what could be in store?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as...

Kairat Almaty vs Pafos FC Prediction and Betting Tips | October 21st 2025
Kairat Almaty and Pafos FC are back in action in the UEFA Champions League when they square off at the Almaty Central Stadium on Tuesday. Both sides are making their debut in Europe's top-tier club competition and will be looking to secure their...

England lose captain to injury in 'ridiculous' $2.85b squad
England will start as overwhelming favourites against Wales at Wembley on Friday (AEDT) despite the loss of the "best player in Europe" through injury. England manager Thomas Tuchel has decided not to risk Harry Kane after he took a knock to his...