Author: Tanjid Osman

The Las Vegas Aces took a major step toward their third WNBA championship in four years with a 91-78 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, giving them a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven finals. Jackie Young led the Aces with 32 points, including 21 in a stunning third-quarter surge. Her performance tied her career playoff high and came just short of the league record for points in a single postseason quarter. Reigning MVP A’ja Wilson added a double-double with 28 points and 14 rebounds, continuing her dominant postseason form. After struggling in Game 1 with a 3-of-13 shooting night…

NFL quarterback and Fox Sports broadcaster Mark Sanchez was arrested at the hospital where he was treated after being stabbed late Friday night in downtown Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that, following an investigation and consultation with prosecutors, Sanchez was charged with battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication, all misdemeanors. Sanchez remains in the hospital and has not yet been booked into the Adult Detention Center, according to police. Police were called shortly after midnight to an area near West Washington Street and North Senate Avenue, where two people sustained injuries. Sanchez…

Liverpool are facing challenges on the pitch, but manager Arne Slot remains confident that improvements are coming. The Premier League champions have struggled to break down more defensive teams this season, and recent defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray have highlighted inconsistencies in their play. Slot has emphasized that the team’s issues are not new. Since last season, opponents have adapted their tactics to stifle Liverpool, making it harder to convert possession into goals. The club’s summer signings, including Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez, are still adapting, while Alexis Mac Allister is yet to regain full…

TikTok has been found to direct children’s accounts to pornographic content after only a few clicks, according to a report by the campaign group Global Witness. The researchers created fake accounts using a 13-year-old’s birth date and turned on TikTok’s “restricted mode,” which is meant to limit exposure to sexually suggestive content. Despite these safeguards, TikTok suggested sexualised and explicit search terms through its “you may like” feature. The recommended searches included phrases like “very very rude skimpy outfits” and “very rude babes,” escalating quickly to more explicit terms such as “hardcore pawn [sic] clips.” For some accounts, these suggestions…

Manchester City appeared on course for a comfortable win at the Stade Louis II, only for Monaco to snatch a late draw with a penalty from Eric Dier. The match ended in chaos after Nico González fouled Dier in a misjudged attempt to defend a free-kick, leaving City frustrated and their perfect Champions League start undone. Erling Haaland had given City an early advantage, scoring twice to raise his tally to 11 goals in eight games. His clinical finishing highlighted his continued dominance, but defensive lapses allowed Monaco to fight back. First, Jordan Teze was left with too much space…

Liverpool suffered a troubling Champions League defeat as Galatasaray claimed a 1-0 victory in Istanbul, courtesy of Victor Osimhen’s first-half penalty. The reigning Premier League champions struggled defensively and lacked creativity, leaving manager Arne Slot with more questions than answers. The game’s decisive moment came early when Galatasaray were awarded a penalty after Ilkay Gündogan and Baris Alper Yilmaz broke through Liverpool’s makeshift defense. Osimhen calmly converted, drilling the ball down the centre past Alisson. The result would have been more decisive had Osimhen not missed two clear second-half chances. Liverpool had a late opportunity to equalize in the 89th…

The Miami Dolphins recorded their first victory of the season with a 27-21 home win over the New York Jets. However, the triumph was overshadowed by a serious injury to star receiver Tyreek Hill, who left the game with a dislocated left knee, likely ending his season. Hill, a five-time All-Pro, was injured in the third quarter while making a catch near the Jets’ sideline. After landing awkwardly on his left leg, he was helped off the field and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the severity of the injury and praised Hill’s positive…

Paddling through the deep blue waters of Sweden’s Stockholm archipelago, visitors encounter scattered islands, rocky skerries, and abundant wildlife. Bullerön, a mile-long island with old fishing huts, summer cottages, and wooden jetties, is one of the main highlights of the newly created Nämdöskärgården Marine National Park. The park, covering 25,000 hectares, is Sweden’s second marine national park and is mostly water, protecting delicate Baltic Sea ecosystems. Approved by the Swedish parliament in June 2025, it coincides with a national ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas, a fishing method compared to “bulldozing a rainforest.” Sweden is the first European…

The NFL delivered dramatic action in Week 4, including a rare 40-40 tie between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, multiple standout performances, and shifting playoff outlooks. In Sunday night’s Cowboys-Packers clash, Brandon Aubrey and Brandon McManus exchanged field goals in overtime after Dak Prescott and Jordan Love each threw three touchdown passes in regulation. The game featured seven consecutive lead-changing touchdowns before McManus tied the game with a 53-yard field goal as time expired. The second-highest scoring tie in NFL history marked Dallas’ first tie since 1969 and Green Bay’s first since 2018. The Kansas City Chiefs dominated…

England’s Red Roses finally lifted the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy 11 years after their last triumph, defeating Canada in front of a record-breaking crowd of 81,885 at Twickenham Stadium. The victory ended years of anticipation and brought tears of relief and joy for the players and fans alike. Since full-time professional contracts were introduced in 2019, the Red Roses have dominated the sport, winning 74 of 76 matches. Their skill and cohesion were on full display in this final, showing why England is considered a powerhouse in women’s rugby. Ellie Kildunne, the team’s “shaggy-haired secret weapon,” eased early nerves…