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Today: October 01, 2024

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UK GfK consumer confidence edges up to near 3-year high

Confidence among Britain's consumers inched up to its highest in almost three years this month, but the change in government and the exploits of the England men's soccer team did

UK GfK consumer confidence edges up to near 3-year high
Asia|Sports

Dodgers, Cubs to open 2025 MLB season in Tokyo

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2025 season against Japanese countrymen Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo on March 18-19, Major

Dodgers, Cubs to open 2025 MLB season in Tokyo
Europe|Sports

Tennis-Nadal records confident win over Norrie in Bastad

Rafa Nadal upset Briton Cam Norrie 6-4 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals in Bastad on Thursday, mounting a terrific second-set comeback in an encouraging display for the Spaniard's fans

Tennis-Nadal records confident win over Norrie in Bastad
Sports

Golf-Rose rolls back the years at Troon

Justin Rose carded a bogey-free two-under-par 69 to make a solid start to his bid to win his first British Open title 26 years after he finished tied fourth as a 17-year-

Golf-Rose rolls back the years at Troon
Sports

Golf-McIlroy facing Open cut after dismal opening round

Rory McIlroy's hopes of a fifth major title were blown apart at Royal Troon as he shot a seven-over 78 in his first round at the Open on Thursday -- reviving memories of

Golf-McIlroy facing Open cut after dismal opening round
Sports

Golf-England's Brown takes shock lead in British Open

English journeyman Dan Brown birdied the last hole to card a first-round 65 and lead the British Open by one shot from Ireland's Shane Lowry on Thursday.

Golf-England's Brown takes shock lead in British Open
Entertainment|Sports

Sport-Pickleball league unveils first tournaments outside U.S. for 2025

The pro tour for pickleball, the popular paddle sport similar to tennis, table tennis and badminton, will make its first foray outside the U.S. with events in Australia, India, Canada,

Sport-Pickleball league unveils first tournaments outside U.S. for 2025
Health|Sports

Athletics-Herniated disc knocks defending decathlon world champ LePage out of Olympics

Canada's reigning world decathlon champion Pierce LePage has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics due to a herniated disc in his back which requires surgery.

Athletics-Herniated disc knocks defending decathlon world champ LePage out of Olympics
Sports

Union’s Cavan Sullivan, 14, becomes youngest to make pro debut

Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to debut in MLS and North American team sports history when he entered Wednesday night's match in the 85th minute against the

Union’s Cavan Sullivan, 14, becomes youngest to make pro debut
Sports

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA single-game assists record

Rookie guard Caitlin Clark dished out a WNBA-record 19 assists for the Indiana Fever in their 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

Caitlin Clark sets WNBA single-game assists record
Sports

Cheryl Miller named head coach of WNBA All-Star team

Basketball legend Cheryl Miller was named head coach of the WNBA All-Star team that will take on the United States' women's national team in a game set for Saturday at Phoenix.

Cheryl Miller named head coach of WNBA All-Star team
Sports

Report: Bucks' Khris Middleton has surgery on both ankles

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is recovering from arthroscopic surgeries on both ankles this offseason, The Athletic reported Wednesday.

Report: Bucks' Khris Middleton has surgery on both ankles
Sports

Chiefs arrive to camp early for extra work with Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and several rookies reported to training camp as Kansas City sets the course for a bid at history.

Chiefs arrive to camp early for extra work with Patrick Mahomes
Sports

Kings head coach Mike Brown signs three-year extension

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown signed a reported three-year, $30 million contract extension Wednesday, a full month and a half after the deal was first revealed by multiple news outlets.

Kings head coach Mike Brown signs three-year extension
Sports

USA smokes Serbia behind Steph Curry, dominant defense

Team USA ran away from Serbia for a 105-79 exhibition game victory on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi to improve to 3-0 on the team's pre-Olympics tour.

USA smokes Serbia behind Steph Curry, dominant defense
Sports

Texans sign former Lions WR Quintez Cephus

The Houston Texans have signed free agent wide receiver Quintez Cephus, according to his agents. SportsTrust Advisors announced the deal on Tuesday but did not disclose any contract terms.

Texans sign former Lions WR Quintez Cephus
Entertainment|Sports

With 24 teams in playoff hunt, players excited for second half

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The All-Star festivities always provide a nice respite for players and fans alike amid the regular season grind.

With 24 teams in playoff hunt, players excited for second half
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Soccer-Angel City set to become world's most valuable women's sports team

Angel City is set to become the world's most valuable professional women's sports team after finalising a landmark new ownership agreement with Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife Willow

Soccer-Angel City set to become world's most valuable women's sports team
Sports

Golf-Home favourite MacIntyre relaxed ahead of Open tilt

Robert MacIntyre concedes he went pretty wild after his landmark Scottish Open win last week but victory at this week's Open Championship would take the celebrations to a new level.

Golf-Home favourite MacIntyre relaxed ahead of Open tilt
Sports

In-game flopping penalty now permanently in NBA rules

The NBA is officially cracking down on flopping, as the league's board of governors permanently implemented a penalty for the action into the playing rules on Tuesday.

In-game flopping penalty now permanently in NBA rules
Sports

Tennis-Billie Jean King Cup finals moved to Malaga

The Billie Jean King Cup finals in November have been switched from Seville to Malaga, organisers the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Wednesday, causing an overlap with the

Tennis-Billie Jean King Cup finals moved to Malaga
Business|Economy|Sports

Adidas jumps 5% after second outlook hike, strong Q2

Adidas shares jumped as much as 5% on Wednesday, hitting their highest in over two years, after the German sportswear company hiked its full-year guidance for the second time this year,

Adidas jumps 5% after second outlook hike, strong Q2
Sports

AL edges NL in All-Star Game thanks to Jarren Duran

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Shining the brightest on baseball's biggest stage of the summer was a surreal moment for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.

AL edges NL in All-Star Game thanks to Jarren Duran
Sports

Soccer-Mexico coach Lozano sacked after Copa America disappointment

Jaime Lozano has been sacked as Mexico head coach following their Copa America group-stage exit, the country's football federation (FMF) said on Tuesday.

Soccer-Mexico coach Lozano sacked after Copa America disappointment
Sports

Cycling-Riders association plans legal action against fan who threw chips at Pogacar

The Professional Cyclists' Association (CPA) said it will take legal action against a spectator who threw potato chips at UAE Team Emirates' Tadej Pogacar and Visma-Lease A Bike's Jonas

Cycling-Riders association plans legal action against fan who threw chips at Pogacar

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