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India secured a dramatic 6-run victory over England in the 5th Test at The Oval, highlighted by a tense final hour where Mohammed Siraj's exceptional bowling and strategic play led to a remarkable win, leveling the series 2-2.
Juan Soto's ninth-inning single secured a 4-3 victory for the New York Yankees over the Houston Astros, completing a four-game sweep. Soto's stellar performance in his first series as a Yankee included a go-ahead home run and a total of nine hits. The Astros threatened in the ninth, but a sliding catch by Alex Verdugo sealed the win. Clarke Schmidt impressed in his season debut, and the Yankees scored first for the first time in the series.
Nebraska baseball team secured a dramatic 8-7 win in 10 innings against Northwestern, sweeping their first opening conference series since 2019. The Huskers' first road conference series sweep since 2022 was highlighted by Tyler Stone's 3-for-4 performance and Cole Evans' 2-for-4 afternoon. Pitcher Kyle Perry's shutout innings and a sacrifice fly from Evans in the 10th inning secured the victory, as Nebraska improved to 20-5 overall and 3-0 in the Big Ten.
Tottenham Hotspur stages a dramatic comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Luton Town, with captain Heung Min Son scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute. After falling behind early, Spurs dominated the game but struggled to find the net until a tactical substitution and relentless attacking pressure turned the tide. The win provides a much-needed boost for Spurs as they aim to climb the Premier League table.
Arsenal fans were reminded of past struggles as they narrowly defeated Brentford, with goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale making a crucial mistake before redeeming himself. Declan Rice and Kai Havertz played pivotal roles in the victory, with Havertz's late winner earning him newfound adoration from the fanbase. Despite the close call, Arsenal's improved performance this season, led by players like Rice and Havertz, suggests a promising future for the team.
Arsenal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford with a late Kai Havertz goal, propelling them to the top of the Premier League table ahead of the Liverpool vs. Man City clash. Despite a nervy performance and a goalkeeping error, Arsenal managed to secure the win, with Havertz's header in the 86th minute sparking wild celebrations at the Emirates. This marks Arsenal's eighth consecutive Premier League win, with Havertz's goal sealing the crucial three points for the Gunners.
Sebastien Haller's late goal secured a 2-1 victory for Ivory Coast over Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations final, marking their third continental title. Despite Nigeria taking the lead with a goal from William Troost-Ekong, Ivory Coast equalized through Franck Kessie before Haller's decisive strike. The win completes a remarkable turnaround for Ivory Coast, who overcame early struggles in the tournament to claim victory as the host country.
Wrexham secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Salford City with two late goals in 54 seconds. Matt Smith scored twice for Salford, but Elliot Lee and substitute Steven Fletcher brought Wrexham level. In the 89th minute, Jordan Davies scored the winning goal with a left-footed strike. Wrexham has now scored three or more goals in six of their seven home league games this season.