French Judo Champion Teddy Riner Enters the 2027 Presidential Race
The French judo champion has announced a presidential bid, but official ballot access still depends on valid elected-official endorsements and policy scrutiny.
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Senegal’s Young Surfers Find an Olympic Spotlight Without a Medal Event
Free surf lessons in Dakar offer children a way into the waves, as the Youth Olympics bring attention to a sport included for engagement but not medals.
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Nigeria Beat Japan 2-1 to Win First U-17 Women’s World Cup Title
Nigeria’s Flamingos held off Japan in Rabat to claim their first U-17 Women’s World Cup crown and the competition’s first African title.
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Senegal Won Three Youth Olympic Wrestling Golds. The Last Came Down to Seconds.
Three home gold medals at Dakar 2026 culminated in a contested 45 kg final decided in the closing seconds.
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Dževad Prekazi, Galatasaray and Partizan Free-Kick Legend, Dies at 69
Dževad Prekazi, celebrated at Partizan and Galatasaray, died on 8 November at 69. His 1989 Monaco free kick remains central to a remarkable European Cup run.
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USM Alger Beat Sundowns 3–1 to Win Second CAF Super Cup
Ahmed Khaldi scored and assisted as USM Alger defeated Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria to add the 2026 CAF Super Cup to their 2023 triumph.
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Samsung Lions Win South Korea's Baseball Title After Twelve Years
Samsung beat regular-season champion KT Wiz 12-1 in Game 5 to win the Korean Series 4-1, ending a 12-year title drought as captain Koo Ja-wook claimed MVP.
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Boca Juniors Clinch Argentina's 2026 Annual League Title With a Last-Gasp Valencia Winner
Enner Valencia scored in stoppage time to give Boca Juniors a 1–0 win, 63 annual-table points and the formal Campeón de Liga title—without deciding the separate Clausura playoffs.
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Dakar 2026: Mid-Games Results and the Road to Closing
Senegal’s first medal was followed by two beach-wrestling golds, while Cuba, wushu champions and repeat-winning swimmers have already shaped the scoreboard. With the Games past their midpoint, the next medal wave leads toward the 13 November closing.
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Tashkent Opens 50th World SAMBO Championships With Record 101-Country Field
The 50th World SAMBO Championships opened in Tashkent with a FIAS-record 101 countries announced, 11 opening-day champions and a landmark first for women’s Blind SAMBO.
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Nigeria's Flamingos Chase History in the U-17 Women's World Cup Final
Nigeria have become the first African finalists at the U-17 Women’s World Cup. Against 2014 champions Japan, a first title is now within reach—but the final is still to be played.
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Tonga Beat Samoa 20–18. Both Pacific Rivals Still Reached the World Cup Semifinals.
A two-point win in Sydney gave Tonga a dramatic finish to the group stage, while Samoa advanced on the tournament standings despite the defeat.
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AFCON Is Back to Every Two Years. Why Are 2027, 2028 and 2031 on the Calendar?
African football's governing body has reversed plans for a four-year Africa Cup of Nations cycle, but its announced editions have irregular gaps. The decision also raises questions about the 2027 East African hosts.
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Two Fifth World Titles in Astana: How Dake and Snyder Won Wrestling Gold
At Astana 2026, Kyle Dake won his fifth world title across three weight classes, while Kyle Snyder overcame a 4–0 deficit to take his fifth gold at 97kg on criteria.
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Waseda Breaks the Ekiden Record. Three First-Years Helped Set the Pace.
Waseda won the 58th All-Japan University Ekiden in 5:03:31, setting a new event record and returning to the top for the first time in 16 years. Three first-year runners helped create the early lead.
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Dakar's Youth Olympics Have Begun. What Will Africa Gain After the Flame?
Senegal has opened the first Olympic sports event held in Africa. The ceremony made history; the longer test will be whether young athletes, communities and venues benefit after November.
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Milwaukee Finally Won the World Series. What Did the Brewers Do Differently?
Milwaukee beat Tampa Bay in five games to win its first World Series. Beyond the celebration is a story of roster depth, defensive detail and the limits of money as a predictor.
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