Avdija scores 33 points; Blazers' lose to Lakers
Los Angeles defeated Portland 123-115 behind Deandre Ayton's 29-point performance against his former squad.*
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British police brace for Maccabi Tel Aviv match in Birmingham
Police prepare for arrival of Jewish fans to Aston Villa match after comedian Josh Howie called on British Jews to fight for their place against "the bullies" and pro-Palestinian groups label their protest "the battle for Birmingham."
India surges to 106/1 in Women's World Cup
Rain delays fail to dampen Indian batting display as hosts chase historic championship against South Africa in Navi Mumbai.
Australia sets 186/6 target in 3rd T20I as India seeks comeback
India faces a must-win chase in the 3rd T20I after Varun Chakaravarthy grabbed two wickets in one over for the visitors. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to field first in Hobart, as India seeks to bounce back from their Melbourne loss.
Dodgers capture consecutive World Series titles
In a Game 7 that will be remembered for generations, the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a ninth-inning deficit to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings, capturing their second consecutive World Series championship and cementing their place among baseball's greatest dynasties.
Reaves' buzzer-beating heroics rescue Lakers
Austin Reaves hits game-winning floater over Rudy Gobert at buzzer after Julius Randle tied game with 10 seconds remaining
Flamengo vs Racing: Scoreless draw sends Brazilians to final
Flamengo is heading to the Copa Libertadores final! The Brazilian team held Racing to a 0-0 draw in Argentina, advancing 1-0 on aggregate even after Plata's red card.
Deni Avdija lights up Lakers for 25 points
The Portland Trail Blazers star extended his career-best season opening with five three-pointers in victory over Los Angeles, prompting media declarations of "legitimate All-Star" status and "best deal in the NBA."
UK imam floats attack on incoming Maccabi fans
"We will show no mercy toward Maccabi Tel Aviv fans who will arrive in several weeks for the match against Aston Villa," Birmingham Muslim Imam Asrar Rashid said in a shocking video.
Trump threatens major shake-up in World Cup hosting
President suggests local matches could be relocated from Boston because of security despite FIFA usually having the last say.