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Al-Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over Neftchi Fergana in the AFC Champions League after a missile alert delayed the start of the match in Riyadh. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring and added a second before halftime, helping the Saudi champions claim their first Group B win.
Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime has settled into his partnership with former world No.3 Ivan Ljubicic, crediting the coach’s advice for his recent win over Pablo Carreno Busta at the Shanghai Masters. The Canadian now looks ahead to a fourth‑round showdown with 20th‑seed Casper Ruud, hoping to continue his resurgence after a mixed start to the season.
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka qualified for the WTA Finals for a record sixth straight year after winning three titles, including the Sunshine Double, this season. Speaking before her match at the Wuhan Open, she highlighted her love for the event, the support of Chinese fans, and the healthy rivalry with Elena Rybakina.
The Welsh Rugby Union has announced that former player and US businessman Lyndon Faulkner will become its new chairman, taking over from Richard Collier-Keywood at the AGM on 22 November. His appointment comes as the WRU plans to reduce the professional tier from four to three teams, with the Ospreys and Scarlets under threat. Faulkner pledged to listen to stakeholders and act as a global ambassador for Welsh rugby.
Clonduff captured the Frank O’Hare Cup, winning the Down Senior Football Championship for the first time since 1996 by defeating Burren 1‑14 to 1‑10 at Pairc Esler. The victory ended a 26‑year drought and set the club up for a debut in the Ulster Club Championship.
Wales forward Elise Hughes says reaching the World Cup would fulfil a lifelong ambition but stresses the team must stay focused on Tuesday’s play-off second leg against Albania. Wales hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg and a draw would be enough to advance to the next qualifying stage.
Scotland’s Grant Forrest held off a late charge from home favourite Eugenio Chacarra to claim the Spanish Open title. The victory, his third DP World Tour win and first abroad, earned him spots at next year’s Open Championship and the Masters.
Wales forward Elise Hughes says reaching the World Cup would fulfil a lifelong ambition, but stresses the team must stay focused on the upcoming play‑off second leg against Albania. Wales hold a 1‑0 lead from the first leg and a draw would be enough to advance to the next qualifying round.
Derry City secured a 2‑0 victory over Galway United in the FAI Cup semi‑final, with captain Michael Duffy netting both goals. The win puts them into the final at the Aviva Stadium, where they aim to add a seventh cup to their trophy cabinet.
Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory at the Indonesian Grand Prix, with fellow Aprilia rider Jorge Martin finishing third to regain the championship lead. The race saw Raul Fernandez finish second and Marc Marquez drop to sixth, leaving the title fight tightly contested with five rounds remaining.