Author: Barend Wilken
Aston Villa Favored to Edge Leicester City at Villa Park on Jan. 4
Aston Villa host Leicester City on Jan. 4 at Villa Park. Data, expert quotes, and fan polls all point to a comfortable home win for the Blues.
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Neves Scores Late, Portugal Beats Ireland After Ronaldo Penalty Miss
Rúben Neves' injury-time goal gave Portugal a 1‑0 win over Ireland after Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was saved, keeping the team unbeaten in World Cup qualifying.
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Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Shaking Up Venezuelan Politics
Maria Corina Machado wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, spotlighting Venezuela's democratic struggle and sparking global pressure for a peaceful transition.
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Greece Upsets Scotland 3‑0 to Earn League A Promotion
Greece's 3‑0 win over Scotland at Hampden Park clinches League A promotion, while Scotland drops to League B, reshaping both nations' European campaigns.
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Stella Parton clarifies ‘prayer’ post after hospital stay, fans react
Stella Parton clarified her prayer post after a brief hospital stay for cardiac checks, sparking fan concern, media buzz, and a surge in streaming numbers.
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FHFA Orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Weigh Crypto Holdings in Mortgage Reserves
FHFA director William J. Pulte orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to allow crypto holdings on regulated exchanges as mortgage reserves, aiming to broaden home‑loan access for digital‑asset investors.
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Sinner Forced to Retire at Shanghai Masters, Shaking Year‑End No. 1 Race
Jannik Sinner retired with a thigh cramp at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, widening his points gap to Carlos Alcaraz and jeopardizing his year‑end No. 1 hopes.
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Defends Leadership Amid Player Rift
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert defends her leadership in an ESPN interview, facing player criticism and CBA talks that could reshape league‑player relations.
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Newcastle United Beats Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St James' Park
Newcastle United beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St James' Park on Oct. 5, 2025, with Kieran Trippier starring. The win lifts Newcastle in the Premier League race as Forest look to regroup.
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Grealish’s Late Heroics End Palace’s 19‑Game Unbeaten Run in Everton Thriller
Jack Grealish’s stoppage‑time winner gave Everton a 2‑1 comeback win over Crystal Palace, ending Palace’s 19‑match unbeaten run in the 2025/26 Premier League.
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Zimbabwe beats Kenya by 7 wickets, reaches Africa Qualifier final
Zimbabwe edged Kenya by 7 wickets on Oct 2, 2025, at Harare Sports Club, moving into the Africa Qualifier final and keeping World Cup hopes alive.
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Napoli vs Sporting CP: Champions League Clash at Maradona Stadium
Napoli host Sporting CP at the Maradona Stadium, with both clubs eyeing crucial Champions League points. Conte's side seeks redemption after a City loss, while Suárez aims to keep his scoring streak alive.
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