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Barcelona Goals Flowing Ahead Of Real Sociedad Challenge

La Liga leaders Barcelona have been in sensational goalscoring form this season and visit Real Sociedad on Sunday in La Liga high on confidence. The Catalans have netted 55 times in 16 matches across all competitions and have scored three times or more in each of their last seven outings. Basque side La Real have historically proven difficult for Barcelona to overcome in San Sebastian but Hansi Flick's side have swept aside any team to cross their path since September. Barcelona suffered their only league defeat six weeks ago at Osasuna and since then have thrashed Spanish and European champions Real Madrid 4-0, as well as beating Bayern Munich 4-1 in Europe.

F1 Drivers Blast FIA Chief's 'Tone And Language' In Swearing Row

Formula One drivers on Thursday blasted the "tone and language" used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem amid a row over swearing at press conferences. In an open letter, the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) also demanded that competitors be treated like adults. Several drivers, including three-time world champion Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Monaco's Charles Leclerc, were recently sanctioned by the FIA for swearing at a press conference.

India vs Pakistan Cricket Match Announced Amid Ongoing Champions Trophy Row

India will be playing against Pakistan in their opening match of 2024 Men's 50-over U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on November 30. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the schedule for the upcoming tournament, to be held from November 29 to December 8 in Dubai and Sharjah. India will play its Group A matches against Japan and hosts' UAE in Sharjah on December 2 and 4 respectively. The top two teams from Group A and B will take on each other in the semi-finals on December 6 in Dubai and Sharjah, with the final taking place on December 8 in Dubai.

"He's Never...": England Great Alastair Cook's Verdict On James Anderson Registering For IPL Auction

Former England Test captain Sir Alastair Cook said he would be interested to see if anyone picks veteran pacer James Anderson in the upcoming mega auction for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Anderson, England's leading wicket-taker with 704 scalps, retired from international cricket this year after playing in the Lord's Test against the West Indies in July. He has now registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction at a base price of INR 1.25 crore. Anderson, who now works as a fast-bowling mentor with England, last played a T20 game in 2014 and has never played in the IPL before. The IPL 2025 mega auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25, and has got a longlist of 1574 players.

Ex-England Captain Calls For Final Decision On Jos Buttler, Says "They Need To..."

Former Test skipper Sir Alastair Cook said England needs to make a final decision on what role Jos Buttler will play in the white-ball sides in future. Buttler was out of action after the T20 World Cup semi-final loss to India due to a calf injury. Buttler will take up captaincy duties ahead of the five-match T20I series against the West Indies, with Phil Salt to don the keeping gloves and Essex wicketkeeper-batter Michael Pepper added to the touring squad after being in England's 2-1 series defeat in the Caribbean.

Mumbai Near Big Win In Ranji Trophy, Bengal Take Crucial Lead vs Karnataka

Mumbai closed in on a big win despite Odisha's stoic resistance with the bat as the defending champions reduced the visitors to 126/5 at stumps on Day Three after imposing follow-on, in their Ranji Trophy Group A encounter here on Friday. Odisha were trailing by another 191 runs as a defeat by an innings loomed large despite their stoic resistance making Mumbai toil here at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy Ground. Resuming at 146 for five in reply to Mumbai's massive 602 for four declared, Odisha made the Mumbai bowlers work hard for nearly 95 overs in the first innings, and after Ajinkya Rahane asked them to follow-on as the hosts took a 319-run lead, the response was no different.

KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty Make Big Pregnancy Announcement: "Coming Soon..."

Indian cricket team batter KL Rahul and wife Athiya Shetty took to social media to share the news that they are expecting their first child. The announcement was made by the couple, who got married in January 2023, on Instagram. The post featured a design featuring a protective evil eye symbol, golden stars and the message - “Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025". Rahul is currently in Australia where he is representing India A against Australia A as part of his preparations for Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The batter is also a part of the Indian cricket team squad for the five-Test series against Australia.

India vs South Africa Live Streaming, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

India vs South Africa 1st T20I Live Streaming: Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian cricket team will be taking on South Africa in the first T20I of the four-match series. As India firmly embrace a transition phase, a clutch of second line stars such as Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma will be hoping for a breakaway series in the four T20Is against South Africa. It is imperative for them to shed the tag of sidekicks and establish themselves as the first-choice players in this format.

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Barcelona Goals Flowing Ahead Of Real Sociedad Challenge

F1 Drivers Blast FIA Chief's 'Tone And Language' In Swearing Row

India vs Pakistan Cricket Match Announced Amid Ongoing Champions Trophy Row

"He's Never...": England Great Alastair Cook's Verdict On James Anderson Registering For IPL Auction

Ex-England Captain Calls For Final Decision On Jos Buttler, Says "They Need To..."

Mumbai Near Big Win In Ranji Trophy, Bengal Take Crucial Lead vs Karnataka

KL Rahul, Athiya Shetty Make Big Pregnancy Announcement: "Coming Soon..."

India vs South Africa Live Streaming, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast