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Cubs use 6 pitchers to shut down Padres, earn NLDS berth

Michael Busch homered to cap a three-hit performance, helping the host Chicago Cubs advance to the National League Division Series with a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Chicago secured a 2-1 victory in the best-of-three NL wild-card series, paving the way for a matchup against the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. Game 1 of the best-of-five series is set for Saturday in Milwaukee. Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered an RBI single in the second inning to highlight his own three-hit outing. Dansby Swanson worked a bases-loaded walk later in the second and turned in several stellar defensive plays for the Cubs, who rebounded from a 3-0 setback on Wednesday. “Takes me back to my childhood,” Swanson said on ESPN.

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Gurdians in Wild Card Series clincher

CLEVELAND: Dillon Dingler grew up rooting for the Cleveland Guardians. But on Thursday, he sent them home. Playing in the ballpark where he attended many games as a youngster, the second-year catcher hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 victory over Cleveland in the decisive Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series. Dingler also threw out José Ramírez trying to steal second at a pivotal juncture, helping the Tigers reach the Division Series for the second consecutive season. “It’s obviously cool.

Roma miss penalty 3 times in Europa League and Celtic denied by ‘baffling’ VAR decision

Roma missed three attempts at an equalizing penalty, Celtic had an equalizer ruled out after a “baffling” VAR decision and Nottingham Forest remained winless under Ange Postecoglou after a dispiriting loss in the Europa League on Thursday.

Soal Israel, Infantino: FIFA Tak Bisa Selesaikan Masalah Geopolitik

Desakan untuk FIFA bersikap terhadap Israel terus menguat. Presiden FIFA Gianni Infantino berkelit, bilang organisasinya tak bisa selesaikan problem geopolitik.

Fitness leaders reveal the future of Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy at FIBO Arabia

RIYADH: Leading voices from the Kingdom’s health and fitness industry took part in a high-impact panel discussion at FIBO Arabia on Thursday titled “Unlocking the Growth of the Fitness and Wellness Economy in the Kingdom.”

International cricket strives to leave Asia Cup 2025 behind

LONDON: Last week’s column suggested that Pakistan were the favorites to beat Bangladesh for a place in the Asia Cup 2025 final. It also suggested that the contest would be close. Prior to the match I asked a respected match commentator for his prediction. His view was that Pakistan ought to win but this “depended on how they turned up on the day.” Pakistan have a reputation for mercurial performances. The match that unfolded was gripping and flawed. The body language and mannerisms of the players conveyed the tensions involved.

Football cannot solve conflict but carries message of peace, says FIFA's Infantino

ZURICH, Switzerland :FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that football could not solve conflicts, but it must carry a message of peace and unity as Israel’s military operation in Gaza and other global tensions fuel calls for the sport to take a stand.

Ramos snatches Champions League holders PSG late win at Barca

BARCELONA: Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute Goncalo Ramos winner to claim a 2-1 away victory in the league stage on Wednesday. Ferran Torres sent Hansi Flick’s Barcelona ahead with a cool finish but Senny Mayulu fired a depleted PSG level before half-time. It was an even and thoroughly entertaining bout between two of the competition’s favorites at the Olympic stadium which was eventually settled by Ramos’ late strike, as PSG exploited Barca’s high defensive line. “After scoring the (first) goal we got a confidence boost and in the second half we were better,” Luis Enrique told reporters. “I’m happy... because it’s an important victory and playing against Barcelona is always difficult.” Luis Enrique, who won the treble coaching Barcelona in 2015, was lacking several key players and his team held on at times but eventually got the better of last season’s semifinalists. “If you let in a goal in the last minute and you lose at home, you’re going to be disappointed,” Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong told Movistar. “There’s a long way to go in the Champions League.

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Cubs use 6 pitchers to shut down Padres, earn NLDS berth

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Gurdians in Wild Card Series clincher

Roma miss penalty 3 times in Europa League and Celtic denied by ‘baffling’ VAR decision

Soal Israel, Infantino: FIFA Tak Bisa Selesaikan Masalah Geopolitik

Fitness leaders reveal the future of Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy at FIBO Arabia

International cricket strives to leave Asia Cup 2025 behind

Football cannot solve conflict but carries message of peace, says FIFA's Infantino

Ramos snatches Champions League holders PSG late win at Barca