Sports News from Saturday, October 17th, 2026
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Barcola shines as Liverpool labour to win over Brentford
Liverpool has bounced back from last week’s 3-0 Premier League drubbing by Manchester City with a workmanlike 2-1 win at Brentford on Saturday, as winger Bradley Barcola showcased the full range of his talents despite spurning two gilt-edged chances.
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India, West Indies draw T20 series after rain washes out decider
India and West Indies had to settle for a 2-2 draw in their five-match T20 series after the fifth and deciding game ended with no result due to rain on Saturday.
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Injured Swiatek goes down fighting in Wuhan Open semi-final
A left-leg injury has derailed Iga Swiatek as she went down fighting to Polish compatriot and childhood friend Maja Chwalinska 7-5 6-1 in the Wuhan Open semi-finals on Saturday.
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Haaland double helps Man City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea
Manchester City bounced back from their midweek setback in Europe to maintain their perfect Premier League start with Erling Haaland's double propelling them to a 3-2 home win over Ipswich Town on Saturday.
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Davidovich Fokina ousts top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina produced a major upset by defeating top seed Alexander Zverev 5-7 6-4 6-3 on Saturday to reach the Shanghai Masters final, where he will face either former world number one Daniil Medvedev or fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar.
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Jayawardene leaves role as Mumbai Indians head coach
Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down from his role as the Mumbai Indians head coach, the Indian Premier League (IPL) team said on Saturday.
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Dubai activates proactive response plans for rainy weatherDubai Municipality says it is fully prepared for anticipated rainfall, with emergency teams and specialised equipment on standby to manage water accumulation and ensure essential public services continue without disruption.
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H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with Greek PM in AthensHis Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on Thursday held talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens.
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UAE condemns Houthi attack on Saudi airportThe UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi group's attack on King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which left two people dead and several others injured.
