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Akbar Abdullaev's Predicted 19-Second Knockout Headlines Contender Series Night
Akbar Abdullaev called his own first-round knockout before delivering it in just 19 seconds, one of four fighters to earn a UFC contract on a finish-heavy night of Dana White's Contender Series in Las Vegas.
Nepal Beats UAE in ACC Premier Cup Final to Qualify for 2027 Asia Cup
Aasif Sheikh's century powered Nepal to a 44-run win over the UAE in the ACC Men's Premier Cup final in Kuala Lumpur, a result that sends Nepal to the 2027 Asia Cup for the first time.
Search Continues for 129 Missing After Indonesian Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea
The Virgo Transport 8 overturned in rough seas off Borneo with more than 240 people aboard. Six bodies have been recovered and 108 survivors rescued, but the disaster is the fourth Indonesian or Philippine ferry tragedy in under a month.
Raheem Sterling Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Driving as Bodycam Shows Arrest
Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, nitrous oxide possession and refusing a breath test after crashing his Lamborghini on the M3, and newly released police bodycam footage shows the moment officers arrested him at the roadside.
Elena Rybakina Beats Sabalenka to Win US Open, Becomes First Kazakh World No. 1
Rybakina held off two time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 for her first US Open title, then officially took over the WTA's world No. 1 ranking, becoming the first player from Kazakhstan, man or woman, to reach the top spot.
Nepal Announces 15-Member Squad For Asian Games Cricket In Japan
Nepal named its 15-member men's cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games, with captain Dipendra Singh Airee leading a side that includes Sandeep Lamichhane and Kushal Malla, the batter who hit the fastest century in T20 international history at the last Games.
US and Iran Trade Blame Over Tanker Attack in Hormuz as Indian Sailor Remains Missing
A Panama-flagged tanker carrying 14 Indian crew was struck off Oman's coast this weekend, and Iran and the United States are now giving conflicting public accounts of what hit it, while one sailor is still missing.
Top Players End Public Prize Money Campaign as Grand Slams Form Player Council
Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Jannik Sinner and other top stars say they are ending the public phase of their campaign for a bigger share of Grand Slam revenue now that the four majors have formed a player advisory council to negotiate directly.
Antonelli Wins F1's First Madring Race as Drivers Call the New Circuit a Bore
Kimi Antonelli won the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid's new Madring circuit after a lucky safety car pit stop cost Lando Norris the lead, but the bigger story out of the weekend was a wave of driver criticism that has already pushed organizers toward redesigning the track for 2027.
Marc Marquez Wins San Marino GP After Bezzecchi's Lap-One Crash, Grabs Championship Lead
Three days after crashing in Friday practice, Marc Marquez held off brother Alex Marquez to win the San Marino Grand Prix once Marco Bezzecchi crashed out of the lead on the opening lap, putting Marquez top of the championship standings for the first time this season.
England Complete 3-0 Sweep of Pakistan as Joe Root Passes Tendulkar's Fifty Record
Joe Root and Jordan Cox steered England to an eight-wicket chase of 130 at Edgbaston, sealing a 3-0 series sweep of Pakistan and pushing Root past Sachin Tendulkar's all-time Test record for half-centuries in the process.
Leeds Thrash Newcastle 4-1 to Climb to Third, Hand Jaissle His First Defeat
Leeds United were 3-0 up inside 45 minutes and cruised to a 4-1 win over Newcastle at Elland Road on Monday night, moving up to third in the Premier League and handing new Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle his first loss in charge.