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(Reuters) – Alexander Zverev began his Paris Masters campaign with a confident 7-6(2) 6-3 victory over Tallon Griekspoor yesterday, while Russian fourth seed Daniil Medvedev was knocked out after losing 6-4 2-6 7-6(4) to Alexei Popyrin.

– Athanaze dropped in only change from Sri Lanka series   (ESPN Cricinfo) – Shimron Hetmyer has been handed a recall to the West Indies’ ODI squad for the three-match series against England, which starts in Antigua tomorrow.

CWI Regional Super50   Despite impressive half-centuries from Guyana Harpy Eagles Captain Tevin Imlach and Vice-captain Keemo Paul, which helped their side post 274/5, the Windward Islands Volcanoes clinched a last-over thriller to win by a wicket and three balls to spare at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad.

RDC Republic Cup Football Potarinau Sky Kings and Snipers recorded wins in the women’s division, while Paiwomak advanced in the men’s segment following contrasting victories when the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Republic Cup Knockout Football Championship continued at the St.

BetCage/GCB National T20 League   The BetCage-sponsored Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) National T20 League continued yesterday with the Demerara Pitbulls defeating the Essequibo Anacondas at GCB’s LBI facility.

The Guyana Beverage Incorporated (GBI), under its Busta Soft Drink and Oasis Water brands, will provide hydration services to the competing players in the Republic Bank U-18 Schools Football.

– Alexander Zhang plays unbeatenGuyana clinched a silver medal in the chess segment of the Inter Guiana Games (IGG), which was staged in Cayenne, French Guiana, with Alexander Zhang playing unbeaten throughout the entirety of the competition.

Gulf Warriors brushed aside Ogle Street when Sideline and Frontside battled to a stalemate when the Beterverwagting (BV) Inter-Block Football Championship continued at the community centre ground.

The West Indies Fullbore Shooting Championship, which commenced on Monday at the Timehri Rifle Ranges in Yarrowkabra, Linden Soesdyke Highway, is scheduled to conclude on November 4th.

(ESPN Cricinfo) – It was a coming-of-age day for two of South Africa’s top three, as Tony de Zorzi and Tristan Stubbs both scored their first Test centuries in Chattogram.

-declines to comment on status of Head Coach Shabazz Under pressure, Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde has confirmed that late payments were made to players of the national team on more than one occasion while also acknowledging  that the travel arrangements made for the players are not ideal.

Following their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, the Old Fort Hockey Club has elected Mikhail Smith to serve as President for the next cycle of two years.

LAHORE, Pakistan,  (Reuters) – Gary Kirsten has resigned as Pakistan’s white-ball coach barely six months after taking up the job, the country’s cricket board said yesterday.

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag after their latest defeat at the weekend as they languish 14th in the Premier League table and stand winless in Europe this season without any signs of progress under the Dutchman.

KINSHASA,  (Reuters) – A half century since the “Rumble in the Jungle” was beamed around the world from the Congolese capital, the city is preparing for anniversary celebrations to mark the heavyweight showdown that inspired a generation of boxers.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia’s Twenty20 captain Mitchell Marsh and his test teammates will skip the three-match series against Pakistan in November as they prepare for the blockbuster clash against India in the longest format of the game.

By Fazeer Mohammed (Trinidad Express) New Zealand’s upset wins in the first two Tests of the three-match series in India have re-opened the discussion on dominance in the traditional format of the game.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world yesterday, beating Brazil’s Vinicius Jr and England’s Jude Bellingham, both of Real Madrid, to the prestigious prize.

Republic Bank U-18 Schools Football The fifth edition of the Petra Organisation’s U-18 Schools Football League kicked off yesterday at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue, as defending champion Chase Academy as well as Bartica and Waramuri recorded wins.

Hard-knocks, Young Men Christian Association (YMCA), and Money Bell stormed to comfortable victories when the New Era/ExxonMobil Futsal Championship continues on Saturday evening at the Retrieve Tarmac, Linden.