2026 Masters: Mark Allen too good for Mark Williams in last-16 tie
Northern Ireland's Mark Allen wins five frames in a row as he comes from behind to defeat Wales' Mark Williams on day two of the 2026 Masters.
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Barcelona hosts Athletic Club in La Liga on August 27, aiming for consecutive victories after a dominant 5-0 opener. The match comes amid Barcelona's ongoing pursuit of striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
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Rodgers, Steelers fulfill playoff vision after patient pursuit
Aaron Rodgers signed with Pittsburgh in June and led the Steelers to an AFC North title and playoff berth, facing Houston in the Wild Card Round after a disappointing two-year Jets tenure.
Virginia Fonseca races through Dubai in custom jacket featuring Vini Jr.'s face
Digital influencer Virginia Fonseca rushed through Dubai streets to catch Real Madrid's match, wearing a custom jacket featuring her boyfriend Vini Jr.'s face, showcasing their public relationship.
Virginia Fonseca rushes to Real Madrid match in custom Vini Jr. jacket and R$1.3M Birkin
Influencer Virginia Fonseca rushed to a Real Madrid match in Saudi Arabia wearing a custom jacket featuring her boyfriend Vini Jr.'s face and a R$1.3 million Hermès Birkin bag, showcasing her devotion and wealth on social media.
Head's Ashes brilliance sparks Warner comparisons as permanent opener role beckons
Travis Head has been compared to David Warner after scoring three centuries in Australia's 4-1 Ashes series victory, with cricket legends backing him to permanently open the batting.
Igor Thiago quebra recorde brasileiro com 16 gols e ameaça liderança de Haaland
Igor Thiago, atacante brasileiro de 24 anos, alcançou 16 gols na temporada 2025/26 da Premier League, quebrando recorde de compatriotas e perseguindo Haaland na artilharia.
Heading the ball: Why sports stars face dementia risk decades later
Professional athletes who repeatedly head balls in soccer and American football face significantly elevated risks of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and motor neurone disease, with research showing brain damage occurs years before symptoms appear.
Oviedo to loan Oier Luengo with purchase option as Cádiz, Albacete compete
Real Oviedo central defender Oier Luengo will leave on loan with purchase option until season end, with Cádiz and Albacete competing for the Basque player who was key in the club's recent promotion.
Bairstow backs England's T20 World Cup chances on subcontinent experience
Jonny Bairstow believes England's experience in subcontinent conditions and strong squad depth position them well for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
WWE RAW's Stranger Things Edition: CM Punk Retains Title, Two New Champions Crowned
WWE RAW's first 2026 episode from Brooklyn featured a Stranger Things theme with CM Punk retaining his World title and two new champions crowned across multiple matches.
Cameroon Defeats South Africa 2-1 to Reach AFCON Quarter-Finals
Cameroon defeated South Africa 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, advancing to face Morocco in the quarter-finals. Goals from Tchamadeu and Kofane secured the win despite a late South African comeback attempt.
WWE SmackDown Returns to Three Hours With Rhodes-McIntyre Stipulation Match
WWE SmackDown expanded to three hours on USA Network with matches featuring Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, and Damian Priest. The format change aims to capitalize on the network's primetime slot.
Luís Guilherme leaves West Ham for Sporting in €20M deal
19-year-old Brazilian striker Luís Guilherme is set to join Portuguese club Sporting from West Ham for approximately €20 million, prioritizing European football over Brazilian offers.
Guardiola 'troca galhardetes' com jornalista sobre Semenyo
Pep Guardiola confrontou jornalista da Sky Sports sobre alegado interesse do Manchester City em Antoine Semenyo, criticando a forma como as suas declarações são interpretadas pela imprensa.
PCB courts Joe Root for PSL 2026 with direct signing rules and increased budgets
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has personally appealed to England's Joe Root to play in PSL 2026, introducing direct overseas signing rules and $100,000 extra franchise budgets to attract top international talent.
NYT Strands Puzzle Guide: December 30 Hints and Answers
Mashable provides complete hints and answers for the December 30 NYT Strands puzzle, themed around 2025's top music hits with a diagonal spangram.
NYT Strands Dec. 30: Music-themed puzzle hints and answers
Mashable provides complete hints and answers for NYT Strands puzzle on December 30, 2025, with a music-themed grid featuring popular song titles.
Anthony Joshua survives Nigeria car crash that kills two close friends and team members
Two of boxer Anthony Joshua's closest friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, were killed in a car crash in Nigeria. Joshua survived with injuries after the Lexus SUV they were traveling in collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Broos criticizes Morocco AFCON for lacking tournament atmosphere despite modern stadiums
South Africa coach Hugo Broos criticized the lack of typical AFCON enthusiasm at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, citing poor attendance, chaotic ticket arrangements, and unfavorable weather despite quality stadiums.
NYT Strands Dec 28: Cold Symptom puzzle hints and answers
Daily guide providing hints and answers for NYT Strands word puzzle game themed around cold symptoms and illness-related vocabulary.
NYT Connections Sports Edition #461: Hints and Solutions for December 28
Mashable India provides hints and solutions for NYT Connections Sports Edition #461, featuring categories around soccer statistics, punt play roles, famous athletes named Sam, and coaching positions.
NYT Connections Sports Edition #461: Today's Hints and Solutions
Mashable provides hints and solutions for NYT Connections Sports Edition #461, featuring categories around soccer statistics, football punt plays, famous athletes named Sam, and coaching roles.
NYT Strands Dec 28: Cold Symptom Puzzle Solutions
Daily guide providing hints and answers for NYT Strands word puzzle with cold symptom theme. Complete puzzle solutions included for players seeking assistance.
Ontario's 2019 ticket resale deregulation fuels World Cup pricing crisis
Ontario's 2019 removal of ticket resale price caps has enabled secondary market markups exceeding 1,000%, pricing out middle and low-income fans from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto.