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Punjab Kings, led by a blistering 87* from Shreyas Iyer, toppled Mumbai Indians in a nail-biting IPL 2025 Qualifier 2. Chasing 204, PBKS stormed home to secure their first IPL final spot since 2014. The win brings them face-to-face with RCB, promising a brand-new IPL champion.

Inter Milan's Piotr Zielinski and Stefan de Vrij are pushing to recover from thigh injuries in time for their Serie A match against Lecce. Both started individual training on August 19 after missing the season opener, offering hope to coach Inzaghi as the team deals with Buchanan’s long-term injury.

Newcastle United hammered Ipswich Town 3-0 at St. James’ Park, firing themselves up to third in the Premier League while also sending Ipswich hurtling back to the Championship. Alexander Isak’s penalty, followed by goals from Dan Burn and William Osula, sealed the Magpies’ dominant win and historic 78% possession display.

Carlos Alcaraz's new Netflix documentary shines a light on tense moments with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero over his partying, as well as the young star's determination to stick to his values. Alcaraz opens up about handling outside criticism and balancing his personal life with the demands of professional tennis.

Celtic have stormed to another Scottish Premiership title, finishing leagues ahead of Rangers and Hibernian in the hunt for European spots. Aberdeen and Dundee United are pushing for Conference League football, while St Johnstone face an uphill relegation battle, trailing Ross County. The season has exposed huge gaps in quality across the table.

Torino edged Empoli 1-0 with a superb goal from Nikola Vlasic, stretching their unbeaten streak and deepening Empoli’s relegation worries. Tactical tweaks and crucial saves defined the tight Serie A battle.

Nottingham Forest handed Tottenham Hotspur a shock 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, striking twice in the opening 16 minutes. Despite chances for Spurs and injury interruptions, Forest held firm to secure all three Premier League points.

Hannah Hampton denied Alexia Putellas from the spot with a memorable penalty save, yet Chelsea suffered a punishing 4-1 loss to Barcelona in the UWCL quarter-final first leg. Defensive errors cost Chelsea dearly despite glimpses of hope, setting up a daunting second leg showdown.

Charles De Ketelaere, once a rising star at Club Brugge, etched his name into Champions League history with a last-minute goal against Zenit in 2020. Now a key player for Atalanta, his impending clash with his former club brings back memories of his stunning early career moment, marking his growth from a promising youngster to a Serie A standout.

Erykah Badu is teaming up with hip-hop producer The Alchemist for her first studio album in 15 years, blending soulful neo-soul with gritty hip-hop influences. This ambitious project follows her 2010 release and promises to redefine musical boundaries. Although details about the album remain minimal, anticipation grows as Badu prepares to extend her artistic legacy with this innovative fusion.

Referee John Brooks will oversee the 2025 Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle. This marks his third Newcastle match this season. Brooks has officiated 23 matches this season with 117 yellow cards. Liverpool seeks to defend their title, while Newcastle aims for a trophy after 70 years.

In an intense Six Nations matchup, England narrowly edged out Scotland 16-15, ending a losing streak in their Calcutta Cup rivalry. Despite Scotland's early lead, England's strategic penalties and a clutch lineout steal by Maro Itoje clinched the victory. The game underscored England's resilience and Scotland's continued challenge with discipline.