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Motorsport
Motor racing-Wolff hits back at fellow Austrian Marko over Russell comments
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has backed George Russell for future success after Red Bull's former motorsport adviser Helmut Marko dismissed the Briton's chances of ever recovering from being eclipsed by teammate Kimi Antonelli.
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Tennis
Tennis-Sinner set to return at postponed Six Kings Slam
Oct 26 (Reuters) - World number one Jannik Sinner will make his comeback at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia following the tournament's postponement to December due to security concerns, organisers said on Monday.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Roux de Bezieux set to lead French Alps 2030 committee, source says
PARIS, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux is expected to be named president of the organising committee for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games (OCOG) in the French Alps, a person familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Monday.
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Tennis
Tennis-Chwalinska withdraws from Tokyo Open due to thigh injury
Oct 26 (Reuters) - French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska has withdrawn from this week's Tokyo Open due to a thigh injury sustained at the Wuhan Open where she won her first WTA tour title.
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Football
Soccer-Napoli coach Allegri handed two-match ban over outbursts in Roma clash
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Napoli coach Max Allegri has been handed a two-match ban for abusive remarks and an aggressive attitude towards match officials and an AS Roma staff member being sent off during Saturday's 3-3 home draw, Serie A's sports judge said on Monday.
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Tennis
Tennis-Rybakina finds Ningbo spark again ahead of WTA Finals title defence
Oct 26 (Reuters) - A year after winning the Ningbo Open transformed Elena Rybakina's season, the world number one returned to the Chinese city and retained her title on Sunday, as her game clicked into gear before another tilt at the WTA Finals.
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Cricket
Cricket-Australia give Smith chance to prove fitness ahead of decider
CAPE TOWN, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Australia will give key batter Steve Smith as much time as possible to prove his fitness ahead of the third and final test against South Africa at Newlands, captain Pat Cummins said on Monday.
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Football
Soccer-Espart ruled out for seven weeks as Barca lose another defender to injury
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Barcelona full-back Xavi Espart will be out for around seven weeks with a right ankle injury suffered in the 2-1 home loss to Real Madrid in LaLiga on Sunday, the club said in a statement.
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Rugby
Rugby-Scotland name squad for Nations Championship
Oct 26 (Reuters) - Scotland named Ollie Leatherbarrow as the only new call-up in a 37-man squad for next month's Nations Championship tests against New Zealand, Australia and Japan.
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Cricket
Cricket-South Africa make one change for series decider against Australia
CAPE TOWN, Oct 26 (Reuters) - South Africa have made one change to their team for the third and final test against Australia at Newlands with fast bowler Gerald Coetzee replacing injured Anrich Nortje.
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Football
Soccer-Former Arsenal forward Pennant saved by his dog after German Shepherd attack
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Badminton
Rosman believes Pearly-Thinaah can inspire a new generation of women's doubles stars
PETALING JAYA: One great pair can inspire a generation, and Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are proving just that for Malaysian women's doubles.
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Cricket
Cricket-Australia vice-captain Gardner glad for cricket's 'escape' after personal turmoil
MELBOURNE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Australia vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner says cricket has provided a welcome escape during a challenging period in her personal life, as she thanked teammates for their support following the breakdown of her marriage.
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Badminton
Former great Rashid calls for mindset shift in singles or risk falling further behind
PETALING JAYA: Mindset can be the biggest hurdle but once overcome, the sky is truly the limit.
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Badminton
Popov lifts home title, set for world No. 1 spot as France emerge as force in men's singles
PETALING JAYA: Tears of joy flowed for Christo Popov after he fulfilled his dream of winning the men's singles title at the French Open on Sunday.
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Rugby
Rugby-Fiji light up World Cup despite defeat as heavyweights march on
MELBOURNE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Fiji breathed life into a Rugby League World Cup blighted by lopsided contests by going toe to toe with Australia on Sunday, though the defending champions survived to book their place in the semi-finals.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Russell searching for F1 answers after off day in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 25 (Reuters) - George Russell was searching for answers after finishing eighth in a US Grand Prix won by Formula One champion-in-waiting Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli on Sunday.
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Motorsport
Motor racing-Wolff hails Antonelli's best race yet after US victory
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Kimi Antonelli has given his Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff nine wins to get excited about this season but the Italian's dominant drive from pole position at Sunday's US Grand Prix took that to another level.
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Football
Soccer-Mourinho gives Real Madrid the answers to Barcelona test in return to Clasico
BARCELONA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Real Madrid recorded just a second victory in eight games against Barcelona on Sunday night, with the return of Jose Mourinho to the fixture haunting the reigning champions.
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Football
Adaptability the key to Da Silva’s consistent strike rate
PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta'zim's (JDT) naturalised Brazilian striker Bergson da Silva is a reliable goalscorer who delivers season after season.
