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War of the Roses ends in a draw as United barely escape defeat against Leeds

Many consider it one of the oldest derbies in England and in football in general, claiming it’s a rivalry rooted directly in the (in)famous War of the Roses. Whether it’s a true story or just a legend, one thing is certain – the clash between Leeds United and Manchester United is always much more than just a football match.Today’s duel at Elland Road was no exception.However, unlike the aforementioned war, which the House of Lancaster ultimately won through Henry Tudor’s win over the Yorkist king Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, today neither side emerged victorious – 1-1.Martinez offers olive branch to Man Utd chiefs after explosive Wilcox criticismYet the match itself resembled a genuine battle, marked by fierce duels, physical play, and two goals – the first scored by Bryan Mbeumo in the 35th minute and the second courtesy of Dominic Calvert-Lewin 16 minutes later.In general, Leeds were a better team and had control of the game, but failed to take all three points. Unite..

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Burugu, Ndei claim top honours at VetLab to qualify for NCBA golf series finale

Watson Burugu and Rachel Ndei claimed the top titles at the NCBA Golf Series qualifying leg held at VetLab Sports Club on Saturday, 17 October leading a field of over 200 golfers competing for places at the Grand Finale scheduled for 28 November at Karen Country Club.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBurugu carded 75 gross to win the Overall Men’s category, while Ndei returned 86 gross to claim the Overall Ladies’ title. Both secured qualification for the Grand Finale, alongside the men’s and ladies’ runners-up, Steve Orinda and Joy Ndonga, who returned 75 and 90 gross, respectively.In Division Two, Pratik Mandaliya won the men’s nett category with 67, while Grace Waiganjo claimed the ladies’ title with 65 nett. Both secured places at the Grand Finale.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036258##Woochul Lee won Division Three with 65 nett, earning qualification for the season-ending event.Mathu Kiunjuri won the Junior category with 77 gross to also earn his slot at the finale, while Ashley Gachora..

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Gabby Thomas reveals how sibling rivalry fuels her competitiveness on the track

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has revealed how sibling rivalry with her twin brother, Andrew helped shape her competitive spirit and pushed her towards a career in athletics.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThomas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, believes the rivalry between the two played a significant role in her sporting journey, even though Andrew pursued a completely different career path in the creative industry.Speaking at the Athlos event, the American sprinter reflected on how growing up with her twin brother influenced her determination to excel, noting that their competitive relationship encouraged her to push herself further.“I think we definitely have sibling rivalry, that was very real. The thing is, he went in a completely different direction. He went to arts and creatives and then I went to sports for that reason. But I do think that rivalry pushed me into sports even more,” Thomas said.Sha’Carri Richardson reveals careers she would pursue outside athleti..

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Kakamega Homeboyz rally to deny Ulinzi first win as Seal hit Posta for five

Maurice Ojwang struck late as Kakamega Homeboyz fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Ulinzi Stars in their FKF Premier League encounter on Sunday, 18 October at Bukhungu Stadium. Jacob Onyango had given the soldiers the lead before Ojwang rose to head home Rodgers Ouma’s delivery late in the second half, denying Ulinzi their first victory of the campaign.Homeboyz entered the contest buoyed by their opening-day 1-0 victory over Mombasa United while Ulinzi were eager to bounce back after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Tusker in their season opener.The hosts started brightly, with Timothy Ndayala firing over after racing onto Boniface Nyabuto’s pass. Nyabuto subsequently threatened himself, but his volley drifted wide.Ulinzi gradually grew into the contest, with Boniface Muchiri curling a shot wide a before Ibrahim Shambi’s effort from a loose ball sailed over the crossbar.Homeboyz missed a promising opportunity through Dennis Iguma, who failed to direct Collins Odhiambo’s delivery on targ..

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Master on pitch, master on board – Chess as Salah’s obsession

Mohamed Salah has revealed an unexpected hobby away from the football pitch, with chess becoming a regular part of his daily routine. According to a report from Turkey, the Trabzonspor winger has developed a serious passion for the strategic board game.Turkish outlet 61saat reported on Sunday that the Egyptian spends much of his spare time playing chess, making it an almost daily habit. He reportedly plays online through a platform operated by a Turkish chess community, where he currently holds a rating of 1,400 points.Mohamed Salah is not just an elite football player, but he can also play chess ♟️👑 https://t.co/2vi3lQkmDb— Salah Updates (@SalahUpdates) October 17, 2026 Salah openly admitted just how much the game means to him, telling the website: “My obsession with chess has reached the point of madness. I play it almost every day, and I love playing this game a great deal.”His performances on the pitch have been equally impressive. Since arriving on a free transfer last summer, the..

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CAF CC:Tusker complicate chances of reaching group stage after narrow loss to Tanzanian side

Tusker will have to break sweat in their quest for a place in the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 1-0 to Singida Black Stars in the first leg of the second preliminary round. Ahead of the match, staged at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, Tusker had hoped to beat the Tanzanian outfit convincingly to draw closer to the group stages. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, their path to the pools became complicated following the narrow loss that leaves them with a difficult task of beating Singida, by at least two unanswered goals, in away territory to qualify. More to follow…

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Gor Mahia coach name drops trio crucial in win over APS Bomet

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has praised goalkeeper Kevin Omondi, substitute Ben Stanley and match-winner Alpha Onyango following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over APS Bomet.The record Kenyan champions laboured for much of the encounter before Onyango struck in the dying minutes to secure maximum points and extend their perfect start to the 2026/2027 FKF Premier League campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking after the match, Akonnor singled out Omondi for his crucial saves, Stanley for his decisive contribution off the bench and Onyango for converting the opportunity that settled the contest.The Ghanaian tactician admitted Gor were fortunate to remain in the game, particularly during the first half, when APS Bomet created several opportunities to take control of the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036272##Omondi produced a series of important interventions to deny the hosts and keep Gor within touching distance before the visitors eventually found the breakthrough…

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First to leave? Brahim Diaz wants to leave Madrid as soon as possible

Brahim Diaz’s future at Real Madrid is becoming increasingly uncertain, with the Moroccan forward struggling to earn regular playing time under Jose Mourinho. According to MARCA, the 27-year-old could emerge as a potential candidate to leave the Santiago Bernabeu during the January transfer window if his situation fails to improve.His declining status within the squad became even more apparent during Real Madrid’s thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over AS Roma. Despite trailing 3-1 and desperately needing attacking inspiration, Madrid turned to other options, while Brahim remained on the bench throughout the crucial stages of the contest.🚨 Brahim Diaz could emerge as a candidate to leave Real Madrid during the January transfer window. The Moroccan has not played since September 15 and has slipped further down the attacking pecking order following Endrick’s emergence. Brahim has managed just 178 minutes this season, with his lack of opportunities also influenced by ongoing physical problem..

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BETTING GUIDE: Parma vs Torino, match preview, team news and prediction

New Parma boss Alberto Gilardino faces a tough task to get his tenure up and running as the Crusaders prepare to host an improving Torino side at the Stadio Tardini on Monday night.Parma currently find themselves stuck in the Serie A relegation zone following a 3-0 defeat against reigning champions Inter Milan last weekend, leaving them with just one victory from seven competitive outings this term.Furthermore, Gilardino’s men have struggled in front of goal, scoring the fewest goals in the league (4) and averaging the fewest shots on target per match (2.6).Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsTorino, on the other hand, enter Monday’s fixture with growing momentum under Ignazio Abate. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10036888##The Granata claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Udinese last time out to make it seven points from their last four league matches and climb into mid-table safety. Having won only one of their last seven Serie A encounters against Parma, Torino will fancy their chances of p..

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Olympic 800m star announces pregnancy after difficult period on the track

Olympic 800m champion Athing Mu-Nikolayev has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Yegor Nikolayev.She shared the happy news after a challenging period in her athletics career that has kept her away from competition for more than a year.The American middle-distance runner announced the pregnancy on Instagram, posting a series of photographs with her husband as the couple prepared to welcome their first child.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news“Baby on board ☀️ Can’t wait to meet our little Sunshine! (sic)” Mu-Nikolayev wrote.One of the photographs showed the couple standing in an open field, with Mu holding ultrasound images, while other pictures highlighted her growing baby bump.The announcement attracted congratulatory messages from fellow athletes, including Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles, as well as Hunter Woodhall and Masai Russell.Mu married fellow athlete Nikolayev on March 8, 2025, and the couple are now preparing to begin a new chapter of the..

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