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Cremonese stunned Sassuolo 3-2 in a dramatic Serie A opener, with Manuel De Luca scoring the winner in the 93rd minute at Stadio Giovanni Zini on August 29, 2025, handing Cremonese their first home win over Sassuolo in Serie A history.

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The Boston Celtics lose Jaylen Brown to illness ahead of their Friday showdown with the Lakers at TD Garden, dealing a major blow to their playoff push as Brown leads the team with 29.0 points per game.

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Australian Open 2026 tickets go on sale October 7, with Chubb customers getting early access from September 25. Ground passes start at $35, hospitality packages from $530, and early-bird Opening Week tickets as low as $10.

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Nigeria begins paying N35,000 wage arrears to 1.3 million federal workers, as OAGF confirms disbursements amid inflation of 33.7%. Workers demand full payment, as delays erode trust in government promises.

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Ademola Lookman severed ties with Atalanta BC after a touchline row with coach Ivan Juric, triggering Juric's dismissal and sparking a January 2026 transfer battle with Tottenham, Atlético Madrid, and Roma.

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A deadly warehouse fire in Johannesburg killed 12 migrant workers, exposing systemic failures in industrial safety and housing regulations. Starline Logistics and city inspectors face mounting scrutiny.

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FC Barcelona must wear their 2024-25 lime green third kit for two straight La Liga matches after all new 2025-26 kits were blocked due to color clashes with RCD Mallorca and Levante UD. Nike and La Liga face criticism as fans demand reform.

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Sean Dyche's debut saw Nottingham Forest beat FC Porto 2-0 at the City Ground, ending a 10‑game winless run and boosting their Europa League hopes.

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Morocco's U‑20 team beat Argentina 2‑0 in Santiago, clinching Africa's first FIFA U‑20 World Cup title and sparking a historic surge in football interest.

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Blaqbonez’s third album 'Emeka Must Shine' drops on Oct 27, 2023, blending Afrobeats and rap with global features, earning 41.5 M streams and charting in 20+ countries.

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Chiefs snap Lions' four‑game streak 30‑17 as Mahomes posts a flawless performance; a post‑game punch by Brian Branch adds drama.

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Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 81 runs at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Oct 11, 2025, taking a 2‑0 series lead. Ibrahim Zadran starred as Player of the Match.