Injured Nadal makes early Australian Open exit, Gauff edges Raducanu

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Defending champion Rafael Nadal hobbled out of the second round in a huge upset at the Australian Open on Wednesday, as Coco Gauff beat Emma Raducanu in a battle of the rising stars. Story continuesThe Italian 15th seed Jannik Sinner, 16th seed Frances Tiafoe and sixth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime all won. So too did Daniil Medvedev, the losing finalist at the past two Australian Opens, who overcame a partisan crowd to dismiss Australian wildcard John Millman 7-5, 6-2, 6-2. - 'We were nervous' -The 18-year-old American Gauff, seen as the heir to now-retired Serena Williams, defeated Britain's Raducanu 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). Gauff then edged past the Briton on her third match point in the tiebreak before they embraced warmly at the net.
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Cristiano Ronaldo defended by Roy Keane – ‘He cares… players have done a lot worse at Man Utd’

Man Utd striker Cristiano Ronaldo takes part in a pre-match warm-up Credit: PA ImagesRoy Keane has again leapt to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United star refused to go on as a substitute against Tottenham before storming out of Old Trafford. “I try to see it from a player’s point of view,” Keane told Sky Sports. I think players have done a lot worse things at Manchester United. Players have done a lot worse things at Man United." Late in the game, two or three minutes to go, I’m not too sure that was a clever move.”Read more: Cristiano Ronaldo and a bunch of other players who really should never have gone backThe article Cristiano Ronaldo defended by Roy Keane – ‘He cares… players have done a lot worse at Man Utd’ appeared first on Football365.com.

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Jets RB Breece Hall, offensive rookie of the year frontrunner, carted off vs. Broncos

In conversations with his British, French and Turkish counterparts, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu conveyed "concerns about possible provocations by Ukraine with the use of a 'dirty bomb'", Moscow said. Russia did not mention the alleged "dirty bomb" allegation in its statement following Shoigu's call with Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin. - 'Vile strikes' - Russia also announced Sunday that it had destroyed a depot in central Ukraine storing over 100,000 tonnes of aviation fuel. The suspects had supplied Russia with Ukrainian aircraft engines that were used to make and repair attack helicopters, the SBU said. In the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, which Russia claims to have annexed, pro-Moscow officials on Saturday urged residents to leave "immediately" amid a "tense situation" at the front.

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MLB playoffs: Phillies clinch World Series berth as Bryce Harper's dramatic homer topples Padres in NLCS Game 5

If the Philadelphia Phillies allowed themselves to dream on it, signing Bryce Harper meant returning to the World Series. Now, playing their own distinct brand of sometimes-chaotic baseball, they have claimed the NL pennant and the franchise's first World Series berth since 2009. Having already condensed the playoff schedule following the lockout, MLB chose to play the game through rain in Philadelphia. Despite strong teams, his time on the Nationals produced zero playoff series victories. A Padres win would have meant the series returning to San Diego for Game 6 and potentially Game 7.

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WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (17-23 Oct)

Albirex Niigata (Singapore) were awarded the trophy for winning the 2022 Singapore Premier League (left), while the Marina Bay street circuit will be altered with the closure of The [email protected] Bay. While Maximilian won the first race in the final, he suffered a crash and finished third in the second race, allowing Vodisek to clinch the world championship trophy. Spectators can catch the top cyclists in the world complete 20 laps of the 3.2km circuit race on 30 October. The race flags off and ends at The [email protected] Bay, and will take these cyclists past iconic Singapore land-marks including the Merlion and the Esplanade. Ticketing and hospitality options remain available, including premium seating that offers views of the start/finish line and main stage at The [email protected] Bay.

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Week 7 NFL Sunday Night Recap: Green Bay & Tampa Bay in free fall, San Francisco trades for Christian McCaffrey & Seahawks take lead in NFC West

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'The Crown' season five: Who is Imelda Staunton, the new Queen Elizabeth II?

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in the fifth series of The Crown (Netflix)Imelda Staunton is no stranger to taking on a challenging role, but she's landed the character of a lifetime playing Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown season 5. Who is The Crown's new Queen Elizabeth II, Imelda Staunton? Imelda Staunton as Elizabeth II in The Crown S5. Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown S5. Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown S5.

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Arts election lays bare Hong Kong censorship fears

Most arts organisations in Hong Kong rely on government subsidies, and the Arts Development Council is the gatekeeper for more than HK$100 million ($12.7 million) of annual funding. "In 2019, the pressures of politics left me discouraged ... (This time) the atmosphere is very calm," Zhao told AFP after his victory. - Censorship fears -Hong Kong officials say they want the city to become a world-class international arts hub, but critics wonder if local artists can survive, let alone thrive, in the current climate. Weeks later, three pro-democracy artists resigned from their elected council seats, one saying he feared for his safety. Instead, two-thirds mentioned how Hong Kong should better integrate into China's regional development blueprint.

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