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Flying high after securing record year-end No. 1 ranking, Novak becomes Superman
Djokovic, who has won three majors this year -- Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon, though he missed out on the US Open title after losing to Russian Daniil Medvedev in the final -- defeated Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Saturday's Rolex Paris Masters semifinals to eclipse Sampras's record.
Gayle says he has not made a decision to retire just yet, but the 'end is coming'
Speaking ahead of the game against Australia, which the two-time T20 World Cup champions lost by eight wickets on Saturday, Gayle had dropped hints that this could be his last game for the country, saying "I'm semi-retired. I'm one away."
Barca surrender 3-goal lead in Vigo, Real Madrid claim narrow win over Rayo
Barca turned in an excellent first half display on Saturday night in Sergi Barjuan's last game as caretaker coach and led 3-0 thanks to goals from Ansu Fati, Sergio Busquets and Memphis Depay. However, after Ansu Fati, Eric Garcia and Nico Gonzalez were forced out through injury in the second half, Celta got back into the game thanks to Iago Aspas, who scored the first goal after an error from Ter Stegen.
Novak is No. 1 for a record seventh year; to clash with Medvedev for Paris title
Djokovic, who has won three majors this year - Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon, though he missed out on the US Open title after losing to Russian Daniil Medvedev in the final - defeated Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Saturday's Rolex Paris Masters semifinals to eclipse Sampras's record.
Saurabh, Abhishek win silver and bronze at elite ISSF President's Cup
The Indian duo was able to get the better of reigning Olympic champion in the event, Javad Foroughi of Iran in the four-man final, but not 2016 Rio Olympic champion Christian Reitz of Germany, who won gold.
Premier League: City outclass United 2-0 in Manchester derby
After the 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool last month, Ole Gunnar Solskjær's suffered another demoralising defeat at home, losing to a team they have dominated for lone time but have lost ground to in recent years.
T20 World Cup: Automatic Super 12 qualifiers confirmed for 2022 edition
From the 12 automatic qualifiers for next year's tournament -- the 12 teams that made the Super 12 this year -- eight will go straight through to the Super 12. Those eight teams are hosts Australia, England, India, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.
Taliban wanted ICC to replace Afghan flag, make changes to national anthem
The ICC - the global governing body for cricket - does not recognise the Taliban as a legitimate ruling force in Afghanistan. A source in Afghanistan's cricket board told TRT World that because the ICC had drafted the match fixtures for the T20 World Cup before the Taliban took over Kabul on August 15, it could not disqualify the team at the last minute.
T20 World Cup: Dwayne Bravo represents West Indies for last time, Gayle also hints same
After his last innings for West Indies, the star all-rounder walked off to applause from the audience, hugs from his teammates, and respect from the opposition. In bowling, Bravo remained wicketless and conceded 36 runs in his quota of four overs. Following his side's loss to Sri Lanka on Thursday, Bravo had confirmed he would be hanging up his boots.
Xavi confirmed as new FC Barcelona coach until 2024
Xavi has agreed to a contract until the end of June 2024 and will make his debut in the Barca dugout on November 20 in the Barcelonian Derby against local rivals Espanyol, just three days before Barca play Benfica in a Champions League game they need to win in order to qualify for the European competition's knockout stages.
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