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India Demolishes Pakistan with Record-Breaking Bowling Display at Women’s T20 Asia Cup

India Demolishes Pakistan with Record-Breaking Bowling Display at Women’s T20 Asia Cup

India cruised to a seven-wicket victory against Pakistan at the Women’s T20 Asia Cup after bowling out their opponents for a record-low total of 55 in Dubai.

Al Jazeera English|September 5, 2026|1
Manchester City Secures Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Over Coventry City to Maintain Perfect Premier League Start

Manchester City Secures Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Over Coventry City to Maintain Perfect Premier League Start

Manchester City secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Coventry City thanks to Erling Haaland's header and a strong debut performance from record signing Enzo Fernandez, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table.

The National|September 5, 2026|1
Erling Haaland Header Sends Manchester City to Premier League Summit

Erling Haaland Header Sends Manchester City to Premier League Summit

Erling Haaland's header secured a narrow win over Coventry City, sending Manchester City to the top of the Premier League table.

Al Jazeera English|September 5, 2026|1
Stunning Italian GP Pole Position Marks Career First for Pierre Gasly

Stunning Italian GP Pole Position Marks Career First for Pierre Gasly

Alpine's Pierre Gasly captured his first-ever pole position at the Italian GP, edging out Mercedes' George Russell in a thrilling qualifying session at Monza.

The National|September 5, 2026|1
Unfazed Luis Enrique Secures Contract Extension Despite PSG's Worst Ligue 1 Start in Nearly Two Decades

Unfazed Luis Enrique Secures Contract Extension Despite PSG's Worst Ligue 1 Start in Nearly Two Decades

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique remains unbothered by the team's worst league start in 19 years following a loss to Monaco, having recently signed a contract extension until 2030.

Al Jazeera English|September 5, 2026|1
Carlos Alcaraz Advances at US Open as Players Face Ongoing Distractions

Carlos Alcaraz Advances at US Open as Players Face Ongoing Distractions

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced smoothly at the US Open while other players encountered various distractions and challenges at Flushing Meadows.

The National|September 5, 2026|1
Arsenal and Chelsea Ready for High-Stakes Clash as Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso Meet in Premier League

Arsenal and Chelsea Ready for High-Stakes Clash as Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso Meet in Premier League

Arsenal and Chelsea face off in the Premier League as lifelong friends Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso manage against each other in England's top flight for the first time.

Al Jazeera English|September 5, 2026|1
Gabriel Martinelli Promises Everything for the Badge as Al Hilal Secure Fifth Consecutive SPL Victory

Gabriel Martinelli Promises Everything for the Badge as Al Hilal Secure Fifth Consecutive SPL Victory

Gabriel Martinelli made his debut for Al Hilal as the team secured their fifth consecutive Saudi Pro League win with a 2-0 victory over Al Shabab, vowing to give everything for the club.

The National|September 5, 2026|1
UEFA Fines and Suspends Fenerbahce Duo Greenwood and Guendouzi Following Post-Match Brawl Against Lyon

UEFA Fines and Suspends Fenerbahce Duo Greenwood and Guendouzi Following Post-Match Brawl Against Lyon

Fenerbahce players Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi have received suspensions and heavy fines from UEFA following a post-match brawl after their Champions League playoff against Lyon.

Al Jazeera English|September 5, 2026|1
UAE Keep Women's Asia Cup Hopes Alive with Dominant Win as Injured Khushi Sharma Cheers from Sidelines

UAE Keep Women's Asia Cup Hopes Alive with Dominant Win as Injured Khushi Sharma Cheers from Sidelines

The UAE defeated Indonesia to maintain their semi-final hopes at the Women's Asia Cup, drawing inspiration from injured teammate Khushi Sharma cheering from the sidelines.

The National|September 5, 2026|1
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Arynam Sabalenka Reach Last 16 as Williams Sisters Fall in Thriller

US Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Arynam Sabalenka Reach Last 16 as Williams Sisters Fall in Thriller

Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open last 16, while Serena and Venus Williams suffered a tight doubles defeat on their return.

Al Jazeera English|September 5, 2026|1
Former Captain Bob Skinstad Defends Springboks Coach Rassie Erasmus Amid Foreign Criticism

Former Captain Bob Skinstad Defends Springboks Coach Rassie Erasmus Amid Foreign Criticism

Former South Africa captain Bob Skinstad has defended Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, describing him as a breath of fresh air and a beloved innovator despite facing criticism from abroad.

The National|September 5, 2026
Real Betis Stuns Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe Misses Late Penalty in La Liga Thriller

Real Betis Stuns Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe Misses Late Penalty in La Liga Thriller

Real Betis handed Real Madrid their first defeat of the La Liga season with a 1-0 victory, featuring a late penalty save by Alvaro Valles against Kylian Mbappe.

Al Jazeera English|September 4, 2026|2
Aryna Sabalenka Briefly Halts US Open Match After Catching Strong Smell of Cannabis

Aryna Sabalenka Briefly Halts US Open Match After Catching Strong Smell of Cannabis

World number one Aryna Sabalenka briefly stopped her US Open third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova to alert the umpire to a strong smell of cannabis drifting onto the court.

Al Jazeera English|September 4, 2026|1
Alexander Isak Double Secures First Premier League Win for Liverpool Under Andoni Iraola Against Ipswich Town

Alexander Isak Double Secures First Premier League Win for Liverpool Under Andoni Iraola Against Ipswich Town

Alexander Isak scored two early goals to guide Liverpool to a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town, securing Andoni Iraola his first win as manager.

Al Jazeera English|September 4, 2026|1
Katie Taylor Prepares for Historic Retirement Fight in Front of 80,000 Fans at Croke Park

Katie Taylor Prepares for Historic Retirement Fight in Front of 80,000 Fans at Croke Park

Katie Taylor is preparing for the final fight of her trailblazing career in front of 80,000 fans at Croke Park against Flora Pili. The Irish boxing legend looks to secure her legacy as an undisputed world champion once more.

Al Jazeera English|September 4, 2026|1
Israeli Delegation Barred from European Triathlon Cup in Northern Ireland Amid Palestine Solidarity Protests

Israeli Delegation Barred from European Triathlon Cup in Northern Ireland Amid Palestine Solidarity Protests

Organizers of the European Triathlon Cup in Londonderry have barred an Israeli delegation from competing, citing a principled stand against state representation amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine.

Egypt Independent|September 4, 2026
Smriti Mandhana Makes History as Women's Cricket All-Time Leading Run-Scorer

Smriti Mandhana Makes History as Women's Cricket All-Time Leading Run-Scorer

India's Smriti Mandhana has become the leading run-scorer and century-maker in women's international cricket after a record-breaking innings in Dubai.

Al Jazeera English|September 4, 2026|1
Mohamed Salah Explains His Shocking Move to Trabzonspor After Leaving Liverpool

Mohamed Salah Explains His Shocking Move to Trabzonspor After Leaving Liverpool

Mohamed Salah reveals why he left Liverpool for Trabzonspor, highlighting a desire for new challenges and the ambitious vision of club president Ertuğrul Doğan.

Egypt Independent|September 4, 2026|1
Alexander Zverev Survives Another Marathon at US Open as Major Upsets Shake the Men's Draw

Alexander Zverev Survives Another Marathon at US Open as Major Upsets Shake the Men's Draw

Alexander Zverev secured a grueling five-set victory to advance at the US Open, while notable men's seeds were eliminated and top women contenders progressed.

Al Jazeera English|September 4, 2026|2