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Knicks' NBA Cup Hopes Dented After Loss to Pacers
The New York Knicks' chances of advancing in the NBA Cup knockout rounds have been severely hampered after a 106-104 defeat to the Indiana Pacers.
Al Jazeera
David Warner Confirms Usman Khawaja's 2018 Ball Tampering Claims as 'Accurate'
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has backed former teammate Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire team was aware of the ball-tampering plan during the 2018 'Sandpapergate' scandal.
Al Jazeera
Lionel Messi Wins Back-to-Back MLS Golden Boot Awards
Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi has made history by winning the MLS Golden Boot for the second consecutive season, leading Inter Miami to the playoffs.
Al Jazeera
Wembanyama Sets Career Highs as Spurs Edge Mavericks 112-111
Victor Wembanyama achieved career highs with **52 points** and **24 rebounds** to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a **112-111** victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Al Jazeera
Daniel Dubois Retains WBO Heavyweight Boxing Title
British boxer Daniel Dubois successfully defended his WBO heavyweight championship by defeating Fabio Wardley via second-round knockout in their rematch in London.
Al Jazeera
India vs West Indies T20 Cricket Series Level at 2-2, Decisive Final Match Looms
The five-match Twenty20 (T20) cricket series between India and West Indies is tied at 2-2, with the final match set to decide the champion this Saturday.
Al Jazeera
Lamine Yamal Surpasses Messi's Teenage Goal Contributions
Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal has made **17** goal contributions in his first 10 games this season, outperforming Lionel Messi's record during his first Ballon d'Or winning season as a teenager.
Al Jazeera
Mohamed Salah Sets New Super Lig Record for Trabzonspor
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has set a new record in the Turkish Super Lig, achieving 10 goal contributions in his first seven matches for Trabzonspor.
Al Jazeera
Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as Captain of India's Women's Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur, the long-serving captain of the India Women's Cricket Team, has announced her resignation from the role across all formats.
Al Jazeera
Djokovic Defeats Zverev to Reach China Open Semifinals
Novak Djokovic overcame Alexander Zverev at the China Open to advance to the semifinals, where he will face Daniil Medvedev.
Al Jazeera
Jürgen Klopp's First Germany Stint: Mixed Results But Positive Outlook
Germany National Team coach Jürgen Klopp evaluated his initial four-game period, emphasizing his focus on giving opportunities to young talents and strengthening team bonds.
DW
NBA Closes Sole Elite Basketball Academy in Africa
The NBA has closed its only elite training academy in Africa, located in Senegal, which has been preparing young African basketball players for professional leagues since 2018.
Al Jazeera
Manchester City Confident They Can Prove 'Innocence' Over Financial Rule Breaches
Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak stated the club is confident in proving their innocence against allegations of **114 breaches** of Premier League financial rules.
Al Jazeera
China's Teen Swimmer Yu Zidi Wins Third Gold, Sets New Asian Games Record
Chinese swimming sensation Yu Zidi, 13, secured her third gold medal at the Asian Games in Tokyo, breaking the 400m individual medley record.
Al Jazeera
India Women's Cricket Team Secures Second Consecutive Asian Games Gold
The India Women's Cricket Team defeated Sri Lanka by **147 runs** in the Asian Games final, claiming their second consecutive gold medal.
Al Jazeera
Manchester United Endures One of Its Worst Premier League Starts
Under Michael Carrick, Manchester United has recorded one of its lowest points totals after five matches in the Premier League, securing only one win so far this season.
Al Jazeera
Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships, Marking a Historic First for Africa
The World Athletics Federation has announced that Nairobi, Kenya, will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first African city to ever stage the event.
Al Jazeera
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