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Pakistan spinners humble England for first win in seven Tests to even series
England's already slim chance of winning the second Test evaporated on a steamy Friday morning as they threw their bats around - literally, in one case - and their wickets away, allowing Noman Ali and Sajid Khan to bowl Pakistan to their first home Test victory in 12 games and three and a half years. If a successful run chase appeared doubtful at the start of the day, with England's openers already dismissed and 261 runs still needed, it didn't take long for it to fall completely out of reach. England did not even get halfway to their objective, with Noman collecting eight second-inning wickets, seven of which came on a dizzying final morning, as they were bowled out for 144. Pakistan won by 152 runs, avoiding a series whitewash and securing a series decider in Rawalpindi next week.
At Chicago, Ruth Chepngetich breaks marathon world record by about two minutes
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya won the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56, about two minutes faster than the previous women's world record. Chepngetich was the first woman to break 2 hours and 10 minutes in the marathon. The 30-year-old beat the previous record 2:11:53 established by Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia in the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Chepngetich has an excellent record at the Chicago Marathon, winning the race in 2021 and 2022 and finishing second last year. Sutume Asefa Kebede of Ethiopia finished second on Sunday in 2:17:32.
Leach leads England’s demolition of Pakistan in the first Test
England's bowlers, led by spinner Jack Leach, ripped through Pakistan's lineup to win the first Test in Multan on Friday after a record partnership between Harry Brook and Joe Root flipped the game. On the fifth day, England's attack dispatched Pakistan's final four batters for 220 to win by an innings and 47 runs and draw first blood in the three-match series. England's fourth successive Test victory on Pakistani soil follows a 3-0 thrashing two years ago. During the previous 61 years, England had only won two away Tests against Pakistan. The victory also included some new milestones for England.
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from competitive tennis
The 38-year-old, who owns 22 Grand Slam titles, announced in a video statement broadcast to social media. Rafael Nadal confirmed his retirement from competitive tennis. The 38-year-old, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, announced in a video message posted to X.
Alisson missing for six weeks hurts Liverpool
Liverpool face a rigorous schedule between international vacations in October and November, which manager Arne Slot believes will test his Premier League leaders. However, they will do so without Alisson, who is expected to miss Premier League games against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, and Aston Villa, as well as the Carabao Cup trip to Brighton and Champions League group matches against RB Leipzig and German champions Bayer Leverkusen. If he returns on schedule, the goalkeeper will be eligible for the league trip to Southampton on November 24th and Real Madrid's visit to Anfield three days later.
Klopp, a former Liverpool manager, takes over the Red Bull football team
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been named head of football operations at Red Bull, which owns the Leipzig, Salzburg, and New York clubs, the firm said on Wednesday. Klopp, who finished his spectacular nine-year tenure with Liverpool at the end of the previous season, will begin on January 1, 2025. "After nearly 25 years on the sidelines, I couldn't be more excited to be involved in a project like this," Klopp told reporters.
Manchester City’s tribunal verdict: the crucial questions are answered
In February, the Premier League tightened its APT policy. These rules govern any transactions or financial agreements between a club and those directly related to its ownership. Such transactions include those made by Manchester City and corporations like the Etihad Aviation Group, which, like City, has an ownership structure related to the state of Abu Dhabi. The City filed a legal challenge to the amended rules. City's case was broad and challenged the league's governance model, alleging that the voting rules, which require a two-thirds majority to pass, condemned clubs to the "tyranny of the majority". This challenge, like many others, was rejected. The City was successful in contesting two aspects of the rules.
For biting Blackburn defender Owen Beck, Preston striker Milutin Osmajic gets an eight-match ban and £15,000 fine
The incident occurred during a Championship encounter between the two Lancashire clubs last month. Preston striker Milutin Osmajic has received an eight-match ban and a £15,000 fine for biting Blackburn defender Owen Beck. The incident occurred during a Sky Bet Championship match between the two Lancashire clubs at Deepdale on September 22, which resulted in a goalless draw.
De Rossi’s Roma career is fading; he may become Mourinho
Was this what Francesco Totti meant when he predicted Daniele De Rossi could become the next José Mourinho? Roma's match at Genoa had just entered second-half injury time when the manager was thrown out for arguing with the referee's rulings. It was the first red card in De Rossi's managing tenure. Mourinho received seven throughout his two-and-a-half seasons as manager of the Giallorossi. The Italian still has a long way to go, but eight months in, he wonders if he is improving on his predecessor's efforts in other areas.
MLS club Inter Miami will welcome Lionel Messi back after two months
Lionel Messi is expected to return to action with Inter Miami, his Major League Soccer club, after missing more than two months due to an ankle injury, says Miami coach Gerardo Martino. Messi has not played since spraining his right ankle in Argentina's Copa America final victory over Colombia on July 14, 2024. He last played for Inter Miami on June 1, but Martino says he will be available for selection against the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Commonwealth Games Australia offers Scotland multimillion-dollar cash to save 2026 event
Commonwealth Games Australia has offered Scotland a multimillion-dollar commitment to help rescue the 2026 Games. Scotland's government has warned about the financial risks of Glasgow stepping in to preserve the Games after Victoria withdrew as hosts last year. The Scottish government was expected to approve the Commonwealth Games Federation's (CGF) hosting bid.
Australian hockey player banned for 12 months for buying cocaine at Olympics
Tom Craig, an Australian Olympic hockey player, has been banned for 12 months, with six months suspended, after being detained in Paris for buying cocaine during the Games. Hockey Australia (HA) announced Craig's suspension on Monday, following an inquiry by its integrity unit into his arrest last month.