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Verstappen on pole as he hunts first Singapore Grand Prix win
Verstappen on pole position as he hunts first Singapore GP win
Verstappen on pole position as he hunts first Singapore GP win

Max Verstappen roared to an all-important pole position on Saturday for the Singapore Grand Prix to continue a dominant weekend at a Marina Bay Street Circuit that is notoriously difficult for overtaking.

October 10, 2026

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Australia strike early after Renshaw's 190 against South Africa
Australia strike early after Renshaw's 190 against South Africa

Australia struck early in South Africa's innings after Matt Renshaw made a career-best 190 and steered the tourists into a strong position on the second day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Saturday.

October 10, 2026

Arsenal learned lessons from Brighton collapse, says Arteta
Arsenal learned lessons from Brighton collapse, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal had learned lessons from their "extremely average" performance at Brighton before the international break as they returned to winning ways against Leeds on Saturday.

October 10, 2026

India 'cockroach' movement says thousands detained during major protest in capital
India 'cockroach' movement says thousands detained during major protest in capital

Indian police detained the head of the satirical "cockroach" online movement as well as thousands of protesters trying to take part in a major demonstration in New Delhi against the country's election commissioner, the group said on Saturday.

October 10, 2026

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Brilliant Renshaw ton puts Australia in strong position
Brilliant Renshaw ton puts Australia in strong position

Matt Renshaw made a career-best 190 and steered Australia into a strong position on the second day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Saturday.

October 10, 2026

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Resurgent Zheng charges into China Open final with Andreeva
Resurgent Zheng charges into China Open final with Andreeva

A resurgent Zheng Qinwen charged into the China Open final on Saturday, beating Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2, and will play Mirra Andreeva for the title at her home tournament.

October 10, 2026