Friday, October 16, 2026

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Ratajski Claims European Darts Open, Beats Wattimena 8-6

Krzysztof Ratajski defeated Jermaine Wattimena 8-6 in a nail-biting final to win the European Darts Open in Leverkusen. Ratajski raced into a 4-1 lead only for Wattimena to reel off five legs in succession, but the Pole roared from 6-4 down to claim his first title of 2026 and third-ever on the…

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ICC will not sanction ECB over Stokes dressing-room video

No action will be taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes' retirement video. Stokes' farewell address to the England dressing room, in which he announced his retirement during the fourth day's play of last month's final Test against New Zealand, is understood to have…

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Mbappe Redeems Miss, France Beat Morocco 2-0

Kylian Mbappe shrugged off a missed penalty to star as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to clinch their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The France captain won a penalty in the first half but after a lengthy delay before the kick, his tame effort was saved by Yassine Bounou.

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Bruno Guimaraes requests Arsenal move after World Cup exit

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has told the club he wants to join Arsenal, it has been confirmed to Sky Sports News. Newcastle are not making any comment on the situation, and Sky Sports News understands Arsenal have made no contact with them over the availability of the midfielder.

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Scotland score seven tries in 47-38 win over Argentina

Scotland banished any lingering demons from November as they kicked off their Nations Championship with an impressive 47-38 away win over Argentina. The Scots arrived in Cordoba intent on displaying their growth since squandering a 21-0 lead in losing at home to the Pumas last autumn.

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Egypt Beat Australia on Penalties to Reach World Cup Last 16

Egypt are into the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Australia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Dallas. The game itself ended 1-1 after extra time but Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington both missed from the spot in the shootout while Egypt converted four consecutive spot-kicks against Mat…

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