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Pankaj Advani wins 2026 World Billiards title with victory over Hall

India’s Pankaj Advani beat England’s Robert Hall 1,906–1,206 in the timed final of the 2026 World Billiards Championship.

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Nigeria wins rights to host 2028 African table tennis championships

Nigeria beat Tunisia 23–15 in a vote at the ITTF Africa AGM and is set to host the 2028 African Championships in Lagos, plus the 2027 African Para Championships.

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World Series opens as MLB’s salary-cap dispute puts 2027 season at risk

The Brewers–Rays World Series begins as the league and players’ union head toward a contract deadline. Owners are pushing for a salary cap; the union has vowed to oppose one.

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Hong Kong closes Asian Games with record 54-medal haul

The delegation finished the Aichi–Nagoya Games with 11 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze medals, setting records for both golds and total medals.

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Senior FIFA officials challenge Infantino’s World Cup investment plan

FIFA’s chief operating officer publicly opposed a plan to sell private investors a stake in future World Cup business after senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest.

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Formula 1 confirms Malaysia will host the rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix

The race will run at Sepang from October 2 to 4 under the Bahrain Grand Prix name, returning Formula 1 competition to Malaysia.

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Spain defeats Argentina in extra time to win the World Cup

Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in New Jersey, securing the country's second men's World Cup title.

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Spain defeats Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup

Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute as Spain beat Argentina 1–0 in New Jersey and secured its second men’s world championship.

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