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Bad light stopped play for over 60 overs across the first three days of the Australia v South Africa Test in Durban, but the new ICC pink-ball rule designed to address this issue remained unused after no pre-match agreement between the teams.
Bad light halted more than 60 overs of the first Test between Australia and South Africa in Durban despite a new ICC rule allowing the pink ball to be used in Tests, raising questions about whether cricket has truly addressed this persistent problem.
Bad light stopped play more than 60 overs across the first three days of the Durban Test between South Africa and Australia, despite the ICC introducing a new rule allowing pink ball use just last week that remains untested.
Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez will proceed with his WBC super-middleweight title fight against Christian M'billi in Riyadh on October 31, despite recent deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia's airports by Houthi missiles.
Manchester City defeats Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in a dominant performance, but the victory feels hollow amid uncertainty surrounding the club's 114 financial charges and potential sanctions including possible relegation.
Manchester City defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in their first match since being found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches, but the victory is overshadowed by uncertainty around potential sanctions that could include relegation or a record points deduction.
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Oliver Glasner led Crystal Palace to Conference League glory in his final game as manager, capping off a remarkable 12-month period in which the club won the FA Cup, Community Shield, and Conference League despite internal turmoil and on-field crises.
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United worth over £69 million to sign England forward Anthony Gordon. The deal comes after Bayern Munich also held discussions but couldn't match Barcelona's offer.
At the inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, athletes competed in a medically supervised environment where performance-enhancing drugs were not only allowed but encouraged, raising questions about safety, fairness, and whether the spectacle is scientific progress or a wellness grift.
New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed FIFA over ticket pricing and seat location accuracy for the 2026 World Cup, citing inflated prices that far exceed previous tournaments and fan complaints about misleading seat assignments.
Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea after they failed to qualify for Europe, but the club will demand £120m for the Argentina midfielder who joined from Benfica in 2023.
Enzo Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea after they failed to qualify for Europe, but the club will demand £120m for the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder who is under contract until 2032.
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Atalanta's Brazil midfielder Ederson for an initial fee of £35m plus £3m in add-ons as they look to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season.
Barcelona have joined Bayern Munich in the race to sign Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon, with the La Liga champions holding formal talks over a potential deal. Gordon, who scored 17 goals for Newcastle this season, could command a fee of at least £70m as the club looks to rebuild after a disappointing 12th-place Premier League finish.
Barcelona have joined Bayern Munich in pursuing Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon, with the La Liga champions in active talks over a potential deal for the England international.
Nuno Espirito Santo will remain as West Ham manager following the club's relegation from the Premier League, with both parties committing to guide the team back to the top flight at the first attempt after the Portuguese boss led Wolves to the Championship title in 2018.
Nuno Espirito Santo will remain as West Ham United manager to lead their Championship promotion bid following their Premier League relegation, with the club confident he can repeat his Wolves title-winning feat from 2018.
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Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham says the club needs a "complete reset" after a disastrous first season that saw them narrowly avoid Premier League relegation, speaking candidly about failed managerial appointments and the work ahead.