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Harry Kane scored for the seventh straight game as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at home on Saturday — their 11th win from 11 games in all competitions this season. The win kept Bayern five points clear atop the Bundesliga table as they maintained their perfect record with 21 points from seven outings this term. “It was a big game. Dortmund were unbeaten for a while and we were too,” Kane, who scored his 104th goal for the champions, told reporters.  “We have to keep getting those wins. We’re doing that well so far.”Defeat left Dortmund fourth,…

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill enjoying popcorn during the rain break Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar lost his cool in the commentary box after seeing Rohit Sharma munching on popcorn with captain Shubman Gill during the rain break in the first ODI at Perth.”Arey bhai usse popcorn mat de (Don’t let him eat popcorn),” Nayar said in commentary.Before the start of the match, Nayar had opened up on Rohit Sharma’s remarkable fitness transformation, revealing the thought process behind the India skipper’s 11-kilo weight loss and his vision for the 2027 World Cup.“I think there’s been a lot of talk…

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Fulham was an encouraging sign for the Premier League leaders as they ended their recent struggles at Craven Cottage. Leandro Trossard’s close-range finish in the 58th minute secured Arsenal’s fifth successive victory in all competitions. The Gunners are three points clear of second-placed Manchester City in the title race, with champions Liverpool four points behind prior to their clash with Manchester United on Sunday. Arsenal took just one point in their away fixtures at Newcastle and Fulham, and at home to West Ham, last season. This term they have already recorded…

Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) The highly anticipated return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India’s first ODI against Australia in Perth did not go as fans had hoped. Australia won the toss and chose to field, extending India’s 16th consecutive ODI toss loss, with the last win coming in the 2023 Champions Trophy semifinals against New Zealand at Wankhede. When the match got underway, Australia’s bowlers made the most of the bouncy Perth pitch. Josh Hazlewood trapped Rohit with a perfectly pitched delivery, while Mitchell Starc got Virat to chase a…

Inter Milan moved top of Serie A on goal difference on Saturday after winning 1-0 at Roma, taking advantage of Napoli’s shock 1-0 defeat at Torino. Ange-Yoan Bonny sprung Roma’s offside trap and forced home the winning goal in the sixth minute at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome as Inter moved level on 15 points with both their opponents and champions Napoli. Effectively Inter are joint leaders as should teams finish the season on the same points the destination of the league title will be decided by a play-off. “I’m proud of how they’re working, how they prepare…

Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan, File) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has removed Lahore Qalandars from his social media bio, following his country’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming tri-nation T20I series in Pakistan. The withdrawal comes in protest against recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, which reportedly killed eight civilians, including three young cricketers.Rashid Khan X handleRashid, widely regarded as one of Afghanistan’s most influential cricketers, had previously listed all his major teams on X (formerly Twitter), including the national side, Gujarat Titans in the IPL, Adelaide Strikers in the BBL, and Lahore Qalandars in the PSL. The latest…

A rampant Lionel Messi scored a sensational hat-trick to virtually seal Major League Soccer’s Golden Boot award on Saturday as Inter Miami roared into the playoffs with a 5-2 victory over Nashville SC. The Argentine superstar came into the final day of the regular season leading the scoring table with 26 goals — two more than Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga. Bouanga was in action later Saturday, but with an astonishing 29 goals from 28 matches, Messi was poised to claim his first MLS Golden Boot and also staked his claim to a second Most Valuable Player award…

Virat Kohli of India looks on before game one of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Perth Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Former India captain Virat Kohli admitted on Sunday that the intense and aggressive Australian cricketing environment tested his resilience. However, he believes that facing this atmosphere while playing his fearless brand of cricket strengthened his mindset, shaped his career, and contributed to his personal growth.Kohli first toured Australia in 2011, where he faced a hostile reception from the crowd. Over time, though, he noted that the…

Barcelona moved top of La Liga on Saturday after Ronald Araujo struck deep in stoppage time to snatch the champions a 2-1 win over Girona. The defender, sent on as an emergency forward, netted in the 93rd minute to give Barca a one-point lead over Real Madrid, who visit Getafe on Sunday. Elsewhere, Thiago Almada earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Osasuna to take them fourth, while Antony’s double helped Real Betis secure a comeback draw at third-place Villarreal. Following two consecutive defeats, Hansi Flick’s Barca were only just able to edge Girona, 19th, thanks to Araujo’s…

Virat Kohli dismissed for duck on ODI comeback as India reduced to 37/3 After 224 days, cricket fans around the world were eager to watch the iconic duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in action for India. With the start of Diwali week, excitement and joy returned to fans as they tuned in to see the ODI series, marking the return of Rohit and Kohli after a long break following India’s Champions Trophy win. Both had retired from T20Is and Test cricket, but expectations were high. Unfortunately, the start did not live up to the hype. Australia won…