Simon Harmer Spins South Africa to Historic Series Win Over Australia
Simon Harmer delivered a career-best 6-16 on the final day of the third Test as South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs to clinch the series 2-1.
The off-spinner was the decisive figure, taking six wickets on the final day to bowl South Africa to a famous victory and seal an outstanding series result against one of the game's top sides.
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Kings Rookie Acuff Jr. Joins LeBron and Doncic in Rare Teenage NBA History
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. posted 34 points and 14 assists in a recent outing, placing him alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic as one of the few teenagers in NBA history to record such a performance.
The feat came despite another loss for Sacramento, underlining both Acuff Jr.'s individual promise and the Kings' ongoing team struggles.
At just a teenager, Acuff Jr.'s stat line puts him in rare company — a milestone that speaks to his early potential as an NBA player.
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Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. posted 34 points and 14 assists in a recent outing, placing him alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic as one of the few teenagers in NBA history to record such a performance.
The feat came despite another loss for Sacramento, underlining both Acuff Jr.'s individual promise and the Kings' ongoing team struggles.
At just a teenager, Acuff Jr.'s stat line puts him in rare company — a milestone that speaks to his early potential as an NBA player.
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Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or by Razor-Thin 28-Point Margin
Harry Kane has claimed the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with France Football confirming the Bayern Munich striker edged Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe by just 28 points — the smallest winning margin under the award's current voting system.
Kane polled 1,055 points to Mbappe's 1,027. Lamine Yamal finished third with 881 points, followed by Rodri (726) and Lionel Messi (612) rounding out the top five.
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Harry Kane has claimed the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with France Football confirming the Bayern Munich striker edged Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe by just 28 points — the smallest winning margin under the award's current voting system.
Kane polled 1,055 points to Mbappe's 1,027. Lamine Yamal finished third with 881 points, followed by Rodri (726) and Lionel Messi (612) rounding out the top five.
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Christian Pulisic Extends AC Milan Contract Until 2031
Christian Pulisic has signed a new four-year contract extension with AC Milan, keeping the United States international at the San Siro until 2031.
The 26-year-old winger committed to the Rossoneri, extending his stay in Serie A and signalling his long-term future lies in Milan rather than with any potential suitors.
Pulisic joined Milan from Chelsea in 2023 and has established himself as one of the club's key attacking players since his arrival in Italy.
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Christian Pulisic has signed a new four-year contract extension with AC Milan, keeping the United States international at the San Siro until 2031.
The 26-year-old winger committed to the Rossoneri, extending his stay in Serie A and signalling his long-term future lies in Milan rather than with any potential suitors.
Pulisic joined Milan from Chelsea in 2023 and has established himself as one of the club's key attacking players since his arrival in Italy.
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Man City Lead Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool in Race for Dortmund's Mathis Albert
Manchester City are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Borussia Dortmund teenager Mathis Albert, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool also tracking the 17-year-old attacking midfielder.
Albert, valued at around €20m (£17m), has been described as "fearless" and is increasingly featuring in Dortmund's first-team plans after making his senior debut last season.
City currently lead the chase, though no deal has been confirmed, with the competition among Premier League clubs expected to intensify.
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Manchester City are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Borussia Dortmund teenager Mathis Albert, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool also tracking the 17-year-old attacking midfielder.
Albert, valued at around €20m (£17m), has been described as "fearless" and is increasingly featuring in Dortmund's first-team plans after making his senior debut last season.
City currently lead the chase, though no deal has been confirmed, with the competition among Premier League clubs expected to intensify.
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Samson Adamu Confirmed As CAF General Secretary — A Historic First
Samson Adamu has been officially confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position in the organisation's 70-year history.
Adamu, son of former FIFA Executive Committee member Amosu Adamu, had previously served in the role in an acting capacity before Thursday's confirmation.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) congratulated Adamu on the landmark appointment, with NFF President Funke Ikpeme among those hailing the confirmation.
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Samson Adamu has been officially confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the first Nigerian to hold the position in the organisation's 70-year history.
Adamu, son of former FIFA Executive Committee member Amosu Adamu, had previously served in the role in an acting capacity before Thursday's confirmation.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) congratulated Adamu on the landmark appointment, with NFF President Funke Ikpeme among those hailing the confirmation.
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South Africa Names Durban as Host City for 2036 or 2040 Olympic Bid
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has identified Durban as its preferred host city in its bid to stage the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games — a move that could bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time in history.
The proposal is expected to take the form of a multi-city bid, with Durban as the primary candidate city. South Africa is one of six contenders currently in the running, competing alongside bids that include Munich.
Questions remain, however, over the country's readiness to host an event of this scale.
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The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has identified Durban as its preferred host city in its bid to stage the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games — a move that could bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time in history.
The proposal is expected to take the form of a multi-city bid, with Durban as the primary candidate city. South Africa is one of six contenders currently in the running, competing alongside bids that include Munich.
Questions remain, however, over the country's readiness to host an event of this scale.
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Stephen Curry Ties LeBron Record With 44-Point Performance Against Minnesota
Stephen Curry delivered a 44-point explosion to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Minnesota Timberwolves, tying an impressive record previously held by LeBron James in the process.
The performance underlines Curry's continued elite-level output for Golden State as the Warriors secured a crucial victory.
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Stephen Curry delivered a 44-point explosion to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Minnesota Timberwolves, tying an impressive record previously held by LeBron James in the process.
The performance underlines Curry's continued elite-level output for Golden State as the Warriors secured a crucial victory.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Inaugural Ballon d'Or of All Time Award
Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the first-ever 'Ballon d'Or of All Time' (BOAT) award, winning a month-long public vote to be recognised as the greatest player in the history of the prestigious prize.
Ronaldo finished ahead of a star-studded shortlist that included Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, Marco van Basten, Franz Beckenbauer, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Kevin Keegan, Alfredo Di Stefano and Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario.
The Portugal captain beat his long-time rival Messi in a vote that spanned football's entire history, spanning multiple generations of world-class talent.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the first-ever 'Ballon d'Or of All Time' (BOAT) award, winning a month-long public vote to be recognised as the greatest player in the history of the prestigious prize.
Ronaldo finished ahead of a star-studded shortlist that included Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, Marco van Basten, Franz Beckenbauer, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Kevin Keegan, Alfredo Di Stefano and Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario.
The Portugal captain beat his long-time rival Messi in a vote that spanned football's entire history, spanning multiple generations of world-class talent.
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Erling Haaland Reportedly Set to Move Closer to Manchester City Exit
Erling Haaland is expected to "make the next step" towards leaving Manchester City, according to reports, with his future at the club reportedly tied to the outcome of the Premier League's financial charges case against City.
The Norwegian striker has been heavily linked with a move away, with Real Madrid and other European giants among those monitoring his situation.
No official confirmation has come from City or Haaland's camp, but reports suggest the imminent resolution of the Premier League sanctions case could prove a decisive factor in determining whether he stays or goes.
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Erling Haaland is expected to "make the next step" towards leaving Manchester City, according to reports, with his future at the club reportedly tied to the outcome of the Premier League's financial charges case against City.
The Norwegian striker has been heavily linked with a move away, with Real Madrid and other European giants among those monitoring his situation.
No official confirmation has come from City or Haaland's camp, but reports suggest the imminent resolution of the Premier League sanctions case could prove a decisive factor in determining whether he stays or goes.
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Tatum Hits OT Game-Winner as Celtics Down Nets
Jayson Tatum delivered a clutch overtime game-winner to seal a Boston Celtics victory over the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with a 40-point performance in the process.
The outing saw Tatum and Paul George reach historic NBA milestones, surpassing records previously held by Larry Bird and other league legends.
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Jayson Tatum delivered a clutch overtime game-winner to seal a Boston Celtics victory over the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with a 40-point performance in the process.
The outing saw Tatum and Paul George reach historic NBA milestones, surpassing records previously held by Larry Bird and other league legends.
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Fleetwood Town Knock Arsenal Out of Carabao Cup on Penalties
Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Carabao Cup history, eliminating Premier League champions Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday.
Aaron Loupalo-Bi gave the League Two side — ranked 84 places below Arsenal in the football pyramid — the lead in the 21st minute. Viktor Gyokeres equalised with his first Arsenal goal to force a shootout, but the Gunners were unable to hold on, with Max Dowman's red card further complicating their night.
Arteta called it "a very sad day," blaming the "poor goal" conceded for handing Fleetwood momentum. Fleetwood advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Arsenal now turn attention to a trip to Anfield.
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Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Carabao Cup history, eliminating Premier League champions Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium on Tuesday.
Aaron Loupalo-Bi gave the League Two side — ranked 84 places below Arsenal in the football pyramid — the lead in the 21st minute. Viktor Gyokeres equalised with his first Arsenal goal to force a shootout, but the Gunners were unable to hold on, with Max Dowman's red card further complicating their night.
Arteta called it "a very sad day," blaming the "poor goal" conceded for handing Fleetwood momentum. Fleetwood advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Arsenal now turn attention to a trip to Anfield.
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Cooper Flagg Posts Historic All-Around Game for Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, 19, delivered a landmark performance that drew comparisons to NBA legends, finishing with 29 points alongside a complete all-around stat line that stands out historically for a player his age.
Flagg also came up with a crucial late block to help seal the result for Dallas.
The performance has placed the teenager in rare company among players under 20 in NBA history.
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Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg, 19, delivered a landmark performance that drew comparisons to NBA legends, finishing with 29 points alongside a complete all-around stat line that stands out historically for a player his age.
Flagg also came up with a crucial late block to help seal the result for Dallas.
The performance has placed the teenager in rare company among players under 20 in NBA history.
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Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, Ending England's 25-Year Wait
Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner at a ceremony in London, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker beat Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to the prize, after scoring 73 goals across all competitions for club and country last season. He also won the Gerd Müller Trophy on the night — the first player to claim both awards in the same year.
Kane inspired Bayern to a Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double, scored 14 Champions League goals, and captained England to a third-place finish at the World Cup — their best since 1966. He is the first Bundesliga player to win the Ballon d'Or since Matthias Sammer in 1996, and the fifth Englishman ever, joining Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton and Kevin Keegan.
Spain's Alexia Putellas claimed the women's award for a record-equalling third time. Bukayo Saka won the Sócrates Award.
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Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner at a ceremony in London, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker beat Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal to the prize, after scoring 73 goals across all competitions for club and country last season. He also won the Gerd Müller Trophy on the night — the first player to claim both awards in the same year.
Kane inspired Bayern to a Bundesliga and DFB Pokal double, scored 14 Champions League goals, and captained England to a third-place finish at the World Cup — their best since 1966. He is the first Bundesliga player to win the Ballon d'Or since Matthias Sammer in 1996, and the fifth Englishman ever, joining Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton and Kevin Keegan.
Spain's Alexia Putellas claimed the women's award for a record-equalling third time. Bukayo Saka won the Sócrates Award.
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PSG Dominate 2026 Ballon d'Or Nominations With Nine Players
Back-to-back European champions Paris Saint-Germain have made a commanding impression on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist, with nine players from their title-winning campaign included among the 30 nominees.
The French club's dominance reflects their status as the continent's premier side after claiming consecutive Champions League titles across the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
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Back-to-back European champions Paris Saint-Germain have made a commanding impression on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist, with nine players from their title-winning campaign included among the 30 nominees.
The French club's dominance reflects their status as the continent's premier side after claiming consecutive Champions League titles across the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
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Luka Doncic Breaks Multiple NBA Records in 52-Point Explosion Against Utah Jazz
Luka Doncic delivered a historic 52-point performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Utah Jazz, surpassing records previously held by LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Elgin Baylor in the process.
The outing marks one of the most record-laden individual performances in recent NBA history, with Doncic rewriting multiple franchise and league benchmarks in a single game for his new club.
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Luka Doncic delivered a historic 52-point performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Utah Jazz, surpassing records previously held by LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Elgin Baylor in the process.
The outing marks one of the most record-laden individual performances in recent NBA history, with Doncic rewriting multiple franchise and league benchmarks in a single game for his new club.
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Mbappe Brace Gives Real Madrid 2-1 El Clásico Win at Camp Nou
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to hand José Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday, ending the hosts' perfect La Liga start and cutting the gap between the sides to three points.
Mbappé's double, either side of a Raphinha equaliser, inflicted Barcelona's first domestic defeat of the season — they had won all nine of their previous La Liga matches. One of the goals was also Mbappé's 100th for Real Madrid.
Mourinho praised his players' bravery after the final whistle, crediting their performance as a key factor in the result.
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Kylian Mbappé scored twice to hand José Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday, ending the hosts' perfect La Liga start and cutting the gap between the sides to three points.
Mbappé's double, either side of a Raphinha equaliser, inflicted Barcelona's first domestic defeat of the season — they had won all nine of their previous La Liga matches. One of the goals was also Mbappé's 100th for Real Madrid.
Mourinho praised his players' bravery after the final whistle, crediting their performance as a key factor in the result.
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Carrick's Future in Doubt After Man United Suffer 3-0 Home Loss to Bournemouth
Michael Carrick is on the brink of the sack at Manchester United after a damaging 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday extended the club's winless run to eight games in all competitions.
The result at Old Trafford leaves Carrick's position looking increasingly untenable. United had been looking to bounce back from a 4-1 Champions League thrashing at Como in midweek but were brushed aside by Bournemouth with little resistance.
The eight-match winless streak has placed enormous pressure on the manager, with reports indicating his job is now in serious jeopardy following the latest setback.
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Michael Carrick is on the brink of the sack at Manchester United after a damaging 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday extended the club's winless run to eight games in all competitions.
The result at Old Trafford leaves Carrick's position looking increasingly untenable. United had been looking to bounce back from a 4-1 Champions League thrashing at Como in midweek but were brushed aside by Bournemouth with little resistance.
The eight-match winless streak has placed enormous pressure on the manager, with reports indicating his job is now in serious jeopardy following the latest setback.
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Barcelona Host Real Madrid in First El Clásico of the Season
Just nine matches into the La Liga campaign, Real Madrid travel to Camp Nou on Sunday for the first El Clásico of the 2026/27 season against Barcelona.
Madrid arrive under pressure, already in a difficult position in the standings this early in the campaign.
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Just nine matches into the La Liga campaign, Real Madrid travel to Camp Nou on Sunday for the first El Clásico of the 2026/27 season against Barcelona.
Madrid arrive under pressure, already in a difficult position in the standings this early in the campaign.
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