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Fourth-Tier Siarka Tarnobrzeg Eliminates Polish Champions Lech Poznan in Cup Shock

In one of the sharpest domestic upsets of the season, fourth-division Siarka Tarnobrzeg ousted titleholders Lech Poznan from the Polish Cup with a 1-0 victory.

Sports2d agoSource: thestar.com.my

Barcelona Defender Xavi Espart Sidelined for Seven Weeks After El Clasico Injury

Barcelona full-back Xavi Espart faces nearly two months on the sidelines after suffering a right ankle injury during Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to Real Madrid.

Sports2d agoSource: thestar.com.my

Elena Rybakina Retains Ningbo Open Title Ahead of Season-Ending WTA Finals

The world number one secured consecutive Ningbo Open crowns, building crucial late-season form prior to her WTA Finals campaign in a demanding tour calendar.

Sports2d agoSource: Andrea Adelson

Frost Demands Focus as UCF Pivots From Double-Overtime BYU Upset to Baylor

After an exhausting multi-overtime victory, UCF confronts a compressed turnaround against Baylor as coach Scott Frost guards against emotional deflation.

Sports3d agoSource: The Straits Times

Antonelli Takes Ninth Win of Season at Austin, Drawing High Praise from Mercedes

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into victory at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, securing his ninth win of the campaign and earning praise from team p…

Sports4d agoSource: Mike Peter

Barnet Denounces Racist Abuse Aimed at Isiah Noel-Williams Following Oldham Match

The London club has issued a formal condemnation after midfielder Isiah Noel-Williams was subjected to racial abuse following his dismissal in a 1-1 draw with Oldham.

Sports4d agoSource: Mark Ogden

Arsenal Victory Over Everton Reopens Premier League Title Debate as Manchester City Leads

Arsenal's victory against Everton keeps pressure on league leaders Manchester City, challenging expectations of an uncontested title race in English football's top flight.

Sports5d agoSource: The Associated Press

Yuna Aoki Takes Women's Short Program Lead at Grand Prix de France in Angers

Japan's Yuna Aoki moved into first place in Angers on Friday despite an unstable jump combination, capitalizing on errors across the field on the Grand Prix circuit.

Sports5d agoSource: ESPN

Capitals Defenseman Vincent Desharnais Sidelined Up to Six Weeks After Surgery

Washington Capitals blueliner Vincent Desharnais faces a four-to-six-week recovery window following an appendectomy, forcing immediate adjustments to the club's defensive rotation.

Sports5d agoSource: CNA

Aziz Abdul Disqualified in 90kg Final Following Post-Bell Punch in Egypt Bout

The Ugandan heavyweight boxer and grandson of Idi Amin was ejected from a tournament final against Egypt's Mohamed Hossen after delivering an illegal punch after the bell.

Sports6d agoSource: Ankush Das

Sri Lanka Clinches Second-Highest Run Chase in ODI History Over England

Janith Liyanage struck a six on the penultimate delivery as Sri Lanka chased down a record-setting target against England to win by two wickets in a high-stakes tri-series match.

Sports8d agoSource: Christy Doran

Nawaqanitawase Weighs International Future Ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Dual-code back Mark Nawaqanitawase has cast doubt over his international allegiance, leaving Wallabies officials uncertain as eligibility rules open a pathway to Fiji.

Sports8d agoSource: Lori Ewing

English Football Regulator Asserts Legal Authority to Force Club Sales

The head of England's independent football regulator says the body can compel club owners to sell, with potential oversight pending for Manchester City.

Sports9d agoSource: Oliver Brown

Scrutiny Mounts Over FIFA Leadership as Observers Urge Challenge to Gianni Infantino

Analysis by Oliver Brown urges a contested presidential election at soccer's governing body, proposing technical director Arsène Wenger as a counterweight to Gianni Infantino's ten…

Sports10d agoSource: Agence France Presse

Albanian Prime Minister Warns Protesters After Clashes Leave Roughly 300 Injured

The government pledged bonuses and pay rises for police as escalating street confrontations drew sharp warnings from the prime minister.

Sports11d agoSource: Ben Nagle

Army Officer Hospitalized After Fall During Stadium Fast-Rope Demonstration

A service member sustained severe injuries during a pregame descent before the Navy-UTSA football game, triggering safety scrutiny over military stadium stunts.

Sports11d agoSource: Rob Harris

Canberra Faces Cross-Party Revolt Over Quiet $2 Million Funding Cut to Support Finder

The Coalition, Greens, crossbenchers, and nearly 200 charities have joined forces to demand the Albanese government restore funding for a digital welfare directory.

Sports12d agoSource: Malcolm Knox

Surging Salaries and Modern Conditioning Drive Historic Aging of Australian Test Cricket Side

Rising compensation and specialized training regimens allow Australia to field its oldest Test lineup in a century, upending traditional assumptions about career longevity in elite…