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Novak Djokovic battles a neck‑shoulder strain to beat Jan‑Lennard Struff, extending his US Open record and setting up a semifinal clash with Carlos Alcaraz.

South Africa's top kitesurfer Graham Howes died after a whale struck him off Bloubergstrand on Sept 7, 2025, prompting safety reviews and a community-wide mourning.

Ethan Mbappé’s 85th‑minute equaliser for Lille sparked a 1‑1 draw with PSG on Oct 5, 2025, while brother Kylian cheered from the stands, tightening the Ligue 1 title race.

Liverpool beat Newcastle 3‑2 at St. James' Park amid Alexander Isak transfer buzz, a red card for Anthony Gordon, and a dramatic late goal by 16‑year‑old Rio Ngumoha.

Arsenal's 5‑2 victory over West Ham at London Stadium saw a record seven first‑half goals, two penalties and propels the Gunners to second place, six points behind Liverpool.

Nigeria Police Force began nationwide tinted‑glass permit checks on Oct 2, 2025, forcing drivers to obtain costly permits and sparking widespread public outrage.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban end their 19‑year marriage; sources say Kidman fought to save it while Urban set up a separate home. Key events and impacts detailed.

Atletico Madrid, favored at -225 odds, host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Alvarez's hat‑trick form and Frankfurt's high‑scoring streak set up a potential 3‑2 clash.

A deadly stampede in Karur killed 41 during a TVK rally; the FIR blames party leaders for crowd‑control failures while actor‑politician Vijay remains unnamed, sparking legal and political debate.

Conor Gallagher's early Champions League goal levels Atletico Madrid with Real Madrid, sparking extra‑time and cementing his rise at the Spanish club.

A look back at the Premier League matches where teams stormed into a 5‑0 half‑time lead. From City’s 18‑minute onslaught at Watford to Leicester’s historic 9‑0 away win, we break down the games, the players and the psychology behind such dominance. These first‑half spectacles still echo in fans’ memories.

The DHL Stormers opened the 2025-26 United Rugby Championship with a 35-0 thrashing of defending champions Leinster. Four second‑half tries, a dominant scrum and a shut‑out defense marked a statement win. Key performers shone, while minor kiting issues were noted. The result fuels belief the Stormers can challenge for the title.