Sports news — October 24, 2026

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1. SportsTennis

   Oct 24, 2026, 06:09 UTC

   

   Collingwood's Goalless Loss to Port Adelaide Opens AFLW Round 11

   Collingwood Magpies suffered a 48-point defeat to Port Adelaide in the opening match of AFLW round 11, with the Magpies failing to score a goal throughout the game. The loss impacts their finals prospects as they compete with other teams for positions.

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2. SportsCentral Asia

   Oct 24, 2026, 05:42 UTC

   Russian Paratroopers Train for Special Forces Day

   Russian special forces paratroopers have been practicing long-distance parachute jumps using the 'Stayer' parachute system in preparation for the annual Special Forces Day, observed on October 24. The Ministry of Defense has released videos of these training exercises.

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3. SportsMiddle EastMotorsports

   Oct 24, 2026, 05:41 UTC

   

   Sharks Triumph Over Cardiff in URC, Suffer Injury Blow

   The Sharks secured a crucial 36-21 bonus-point victory over Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship (URC) on Friday night. Despite suffering a significant injury to captain André Esterhuizen, the Sharks managed to score six tries, with Ethan Hooker, Matt Romao (2), Jason Jenkins, Thomas du Toit, and Ethan Bester crossing the line. Cardiff fought back in the second half, but ultimately fell short.

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4. SportsOil & GasGrid

   Oct 24, 2026, 05:14 UTC

   

   Two Oil Tankers Collide with Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Catch Fire, Abandoned

   Two large oil tankers, attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized southern route, collided with naval mines. This resulted in severe explosions and fires, disabling their engine rooms and forcing the crew to abandon the ships. The tankers were carrying a combined total of over 4.5 million barrels of crude oil.

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5. SportsIsraelSoccer

   Oct 24, 2026, 04:19 UTC

   

   Khachanov Advances to Quarterfinals, Faces Bublik in Almaty Open

   Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov defeated Czech Tomas Machac 6:2, 4:6, 7:6 (9:7) to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 tournament in Almaty. In the deciding set, Khachanov saved five match points, including one on the tiebreak. He will next face Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik.

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6. SportsBasketballBoxing

   Oct 24, 2026, 03:52 UTC

   

   Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Classic Match Preview

   Real Madrid travels to Camp Nou with high morale following their UEFA Champions League victory, while Barcelona aims to maintain their league lead. Both teams face crucial matches with varying ambitions in the Champions League and domestic league.

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7. SportsAmerican FootballTennisBoxing

   Oct 24, 2026, 03:25 UTC

   

   Joe Cordina Agrees to Face Manny Pacquiao on Fury vs Joshua Undercard

   Joe Cordina has agreed to fight Manny Pacquiao on the undercard of the upcoming Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua bout. The fight, which would mark Pacquiao's UK debut, is yet to be confirmed as Pacquiao has not agreed to the terms. Boxing fans are eager to see this matchup.

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8. SportsEuropeAmerican Football

   Oct 24, 2026, 00:43 UTC

   

   Mike Evans' Injury Status Uncertain for 49ers' Game Against Falcons

   San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Mike Evans' availability for the upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons is in doubt due to an Achilles injury. Evans has been managing Achilles tendinitis and ribs injuries throughout the season. He played through the pain against the Washington Commanders on Monday but reaggravated his Achilles injury and did not practice all week. Head coach Kyle Shanahan ruled Evans out for Sunday's game, making it his first missed game with the 49ers. Evans leads the team in receiving yards and has been a significant contributor to the offense. The 49ers will now look to other receivers like Christian Kirk to fill the void left by Evans' absence.

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