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Chinese cargo ship nearly halves time to UK via 'Polar Silk Road'

Chinese cargo ship nearly halves time to UK via 'Polar Silk Road'

A Chinese container ship completes the first regular Arctic voyage to the UK, cutting weeks off the traditional Asia-Europe route.

Gilas Pilipinas men Final 12 at Asian Games 2026 5x5 basketball

Gilas Pilipinas men Final 12 at Asian Games 2026 5x5 basketball

MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas is bringing an all-PBA roster to its gold medal defense in the Asian Games 2026 men’s basketball tournament in Achi-Nagoya, Japan. SCHEDULE: Gilas Pilipinas men at Asian Games 2026 5×5 basketball Gilas…

Tahir five-for, Sampson's sixes seal top spot for Guyana Amazon Warriors

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Tahir five-for, Sampson's sixes seal top spot for Guyana Amazon Warriors

Imran Tahir and CPL debutant Mehidy Hasan Miraz took combined figures of 8 for 30 to subdue St Lucia Kings

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Asian Games 2026 begins with Qatar basketball win, 9 days before opening

Asian Games 2026 begins with Qatar basketball win, 9 days before opening

The Asian Games 2026 began in Japan on Thursday when Qatar beat Iran in the men’s basketball opening group game, the first action in the continental multi-sport showpiece that has more participants than the Olympics. Over 17,000 athletes…

Elena Rybakina secures rise to No. 1 to make history for Kazakhstan

Japan Times

Elena Rybakina secures rise to No. 1 to make history for Kazakhstan

She is assured of the top spot when the rankings update on Monday, a breakthrough moment for Kazakhstan on the sport's global stage.

Japan Times

At 35, there is still no end in sight for Dane Gagai

At 35, there is still no end in sight for Dane Gagai

He has already played more NRL matches than any other outside back in the history of rugby league but ahead of yet another finals campaign Dane Gagai is certain there are still great days to come.

Formula 1 sends Madrid holiday rents soaring: up to €20,000 near circuit

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Formula 1 sends Madrid holiday rents soaring: up to €20,000 near circuit

The Spanish Grand Prix is driving luxury short-term rents in Madrid up by as much as 1,000%, and in Valdebebas some flats are being listed at up to 20,000 euros for the race.

Euronews

Seahawks pick off Patriots’ Maye three times to stage comeback in Super Bowl rematch

The Guardian

Seahawks pick off Patriots’ Maye three times to stage comeback in Super Bowl rematch

Backup quarterback engineers late Seattle rally Seahawks intercept Drake Maye three times in fourth Sam Darnold exits opening drive with hip injury Backup quarterback Drew Lock led two late scoring drives and the Seattle Seahawks…

The Guardian

No Neymar in Kolkata: Why Brazil legend won't play India in historic friendly

Times of India

No Neymar in Kolkata: Why Brazil legend won't play India in historic friendly

Ancelotti has included Vinicius Jr, Raphinha, Marquinhos, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes for the upcoming friendlies against Australia and India.

Times of India

Asian Games begin with Qatar basketball win, nine days before opening ceremony

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