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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.

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.

Jameel Motorsport launches first Saudi team in Extreme E and FIA Extreme H World Cup

JEDDAH: Jameel Motorsport has announced its entry in Extreme E and the FIA Extreme H World Cup. Behind the wheel will be one of the most successful driver pairings in Extreme E history, Kevin Hansen and Molly Taylor.

Wayne Rooney has ‘no faith’ that Ruben Amorim can revive Manchester United

Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney says the club has lost its soul and has voiced concerns about manager Ruben Amorim’s ability to turn things around after a woeful start to the season. Amorim, who has overseen nine wins, 17 defeats and seven draws in his 33 league games in charge, has faced mounting pressure with United 14th in the Premier League with seven points from six matches. Speaking on his “The Wayne Rooney Show” podcast, on Monday, Rooney said: “I have tried my hand in management and it didn’t work out too well, I get it. “Amorim is my age, he is still a young manager and I’m sure he still has a massive future, but what’s going on at Man United, this is not Man United. “I honestly hope he can turn it round and he does. But if you’re saying to me, ‘do you believe he will?’, then, after everything I’ve seen, honestly, I’ve got no faith in it.” Minority owner Jim Ratcliffe, who holds roughly 29 percent of United and oversees football operations, has rolled out cost-saving measures including staff reductions, higher ticket prices and the scrapping of free lunches at staff canteens. And Rooney, who won five league titles during his time at United between 2004-2017, said there was more than just the performances on the pitch to be concerned about. “It’s everything about the club that needs fixing ...

French Open to stick with line judges for 2026 edition

The French Open will continue to use line judges for the 2026 edition despite the other three Grand Slams having already switched to an Electronic Line Calling (ELC) system, the French Tennis Federation said. The ELC system was first deployed as an experiment at the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan in 2017 before being more widely adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ATP Tour has implemented the system at all of its events from this season, and while the Australian Open, US Open and Wimbledon now rely on the technology Roland Garros is opting to retain the human element for at least another year. The French federation (FFT) said its officials had delivered a high standard of refereeing at the tournament. “For the next Roland Garros, the FFT will continue to highlight the excellence of French refereeing, recognized throughout the world, and which brings complete satisfaction to the organization of the tournament,” it said on Monday. In the 2025 edition of the major, 404 referees were present with 284 from France alone. At Roland Garros, officials can inspect traces left by the ball on the red dust to help them make decisions, though there remains room for human error. ELC, which has been developed to account for the differences in grass, hardcourt and claycourt surfaces, is now also available across a wider range of tournaments below the Grand Slams and elite tours. While it is mostly popular, the system received mixed reviews at Wimbledon this year due to malfunctions, while some players were left baffled by ELC calls during claycourt events in Madrid and Stuttgart.

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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

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

International cricket strives to leave Asia Cup 2025 behind

Jameel Motorsport launches first Saudi team in Extreme E and FIA Extreme H World Cup

Wayne Rooney has ‘no faith’ that Ruben Amorim can revive Manchester United

French Open to stick with line judges for 2026 edition