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Dutch MP urges IOC to put darts on Olympic programme
Dutch MP urges IOC to put darts on Olympic programme
Oct, 24 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Dutch MP Jimme Nordkamp urges the IOC to add darts to the Olympic programme, citing growing viewership and recent federation talks as a turning point.
Messi clinches 2025 MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami tops Nashville
Messi clinches 2025 MLS Golden Boot as Inter Miami tops Nashville
Oct, 19 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Lionel Messi clinches the 2025 MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals and 19 assists, leading Inter Miami to a decisive win over Nashville and boosting the league's global profile.
Thiago Silva’s 98th‑minute winner lifts Fluminense past Juventude
Thiago Silva’s 98th‑minute winner lifts Fluminense past Juventude
Oct, 17 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Thiago Silva’s 98th‑minute header secured a 1‑0 win for Fluminense at Maracanã, boosting Libertadores hopes while Juventude stays in relegation danger.
Lions vs. Chiefs: Injuries, Odds and Upset Chance at Arrowhead
Lions vs. Chiefs: Injuries, Odds and Upset Chance at Arrowhead
Oct, 13 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Pre‑game preview of the Lions‑Chiefs showdown at Arrowhead highlights injuries, betting odds and the chance of a surprise upset.
Aston Villa Ladies Favored to Beat Leicester City Women at Villa Park
Aston Villa Ladies Favored to Beat Leicester City Women at Villa Park
Oct, 12 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Aston Villa Ladies are favored to beat Leicester City Women at Villa Park on Oct 12, 2025, with odds around 1.54 and a predicted under‑2.5‑goal match.
Pew Survey Shows 77% of U.S. Catholics Take Communion, Highlights Demographic Gaps
Pew Survey Shows 77% of U.S. Catholics Take Communion, Highlights Demographic Gaps
Oct, 12 2025 News Pravina Chetty
A Pew survey finds 77% of U.S. Catholics receive Communion at least sometimes, uncovering ethnic gaps and offering insight for the Church.
Madut, Omot spark South Sudan's 82-66 win over Morocco
Madut, Omot spark South Sudan's 82-66 win over Morocco
Oct, 11 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
South Sudan's Bright Stars beat Morocco 82-66 in Dakar, driven by Omot and Madut, strengthening their AfroBasket 2025 qualifying hopes.
Scotland Stuns Greece 3-1 in World Cup Qualifier at Hampden Park
Scotland Stuns Greece 3-1 in World Cup Qualifier at Hampden Park
Oct, 10 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
Scotland overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Greece 3-1 at Hampden Park, boosting their World Cup qualifying hopes and shaking up Group C standings.
Freida Parton's 2025 Prayer Post Hoax Debunked: She Died in 2021
Freida Parton's 2025 Prayer Post Hoax Debunked: She Died in 2021
Oct, 9 2025 Entertainment Pravina Chetty
Freida Parton, Dolly's sister who died in 2021, was falsely cited in a 2025 social‑media prayer post. Officials confirm the hoax and Dolly's good health.
Jadon Sancho Set for AS Roma Move as Juventus Pull Back
Jadon Sancho Set for AS Roma Move as Juventus Pull Back
Oct, 7 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
England winger Jadon Sancho is poised to join AS Roma after Juventus' interest cools, ending Manchester United’s long‑running transfer saga.
Ruto Orders PSs to Roll Out Ksh 50,000 Youth Grants Across All 47 Counties
Ruto Orders PSs to Roll Out Ksh 50,000 Youth Grants Across All 47 Counties
Oct, 7 2025 Politics Pravina Chetty
President William Ruto orders all Principal Secretaries to visit Kenya's 47 counties to launch the Ksh 50,000 NYOTA youth grant programme, targeting 100,000 young entrepreneurs.
Lee Kang-In shines as PSG held 1-1 by Lille; Ethan Mbappé scores late
Lee Kang-In shines as PSG held 1-1 by Lille; Ethan Mbappé scores late
Oct, 6 2025 Sports Pravina Chetty
PSG's 1-1 draw with Lille sees Lee Kang-In shine, Ethan Mbappé equalises late, and both clubs face new challenges in Ligue 1 and upcoming fixtures.