Author: Carla Ribeiro

Lionel Messi set a new MLS playoff record with 12 goal contributions as Inter Miami CF crushed FC Cincinnati 4-0 to reach the Eastern Conference Final, one step from hosting the MLS Cup on December 6, 2025.

Luka Dončić scored 37 points as the Lakers beat the Jazz 140-126, while LeBron James made history with his 23rd NBA season debut, leading Los Angeles to its 11th win.

On November 17, 2025, asbestos-contaminated play sand from Educational Colours and Creatistics led to school closures across Canterbury, triggering a nationwide recall. Children's exposure poses serious long-term health risks, prompting urgent action by MBIE and WorkSafe.

Rulani Mokwena faces his former club Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League group stage after being sacked in 2024 despite winning the South African title. MC Alger, his current team, is now set for a dramatic continental showdown.

Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Madrid 4-3 at Camp Nou on May 11, 2025, all but securing the LaLiga title with two games left. A dramatic El Clásico for the ages.

Real Madrid face Valencia at the Bernabéu on April 5, 2025, with title‑chasing stakes; odds favor Los Blancos but Valencia's recent win adds intrigue.

NMDPRA chief Farouk Ahmed says Dangote refinery now supplies 20 m litres of petrol daily, covering 40 % of Nigeria's demand despite operational hiccups.

Nigeria's Super Falcons thrashed Zambia 5‑0 in the WAFCON 2024 quarter‑final in Casablanca, keeping a clean sheet and moving on to the semifinals.

Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior lead Brazil to a 5‑0 win over South Korea, marking their return to the squad ahead of a Japan friendly and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The IIHF pledges new mental‑health support for players, officials and fans on World Mental Health Day, launching helplines, workshops and funding across 80+ nations.

Bangladesh rallied from 6/9 to beat Afghanistan by four wickets at Sharjah, with Emon's 54 and Hasan's 51 sealing the chase and keeping series hopes alive.

England Women beat Bangladesh by four wickets in Guwahati, with Heather Knight’s 79 guiding them to the top of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 standings.