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Augsburg has been struggling on their travels recently, suffering 12 consecutive losses as part of a 13-match winless streak. In contrast, Bayern Munich has been in strong form at home, securing 15 wins in 19 recent home matches, and their confidence is high after starting the season with a victory. Since their goalless draw earlier this year in this same …

Al Qadisiya has been struggling on their away trips lately, with their last four matches seeing them concede ten goals and earn no points. In contrast, Al Nassr has been dominant at home, winning 10 of their last 13 matches in the Saudi Professional League and managing to keep six consecutive clean sheets. In their recent home games, Al Nassr …

Taylor Fritz advanced to the ATP Finals title match on Saturday by defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3) at the season-ending tournament in Turin. In Sunday’s final, Fritz will compete against either world number one Jannik Sinner or Casper Ruud, aiming to become the first American to win the title since Pete Sampras in 1999. James Blake was the …

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is preparing for an emotional farewell to the sport as he aims for another Davis Cup victory in Malaga next week. The 38-year-old, who has struggled with injuries in recent years, remains a central figure for Spain, though his ability to compete fully is uncertain. The spotlight will be on the 22-time Grand Slam champion …

The world’s largest coral colony has been discovered in the Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean. This remarkable find was made by the National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas team during an expedition in October 2024. The coral colony, larger than a blue whale and visible from space, had managed to remain undetected for centuries. This massive coral measures 112 …

Climate change is taking a heavy toll on urban areas, with densely populated cities feeling the brunt of its effects. The urban heat island phenomenon exacerbates city temperatures, making them significantly higher than surrounding rural areas. This happens because materials like concrete and asphalt retain heat, vehicles and air-conditioning units emit warmth, and tall buildings disrupt natural wind flow. Cities …

The Netherlands secured a commanding 4-0 win against Hungary in their decisive Nations League match on Saturday, while Germany delivered a record-breaking 7-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Heading into the game, both the Netherlands and Hungary were level on five points, with the winner guaranteed to progress alongside Germany from Group A3 to the quarterfinals. The Dutch side established …

Russia has conducted its largest aerial assault on Ukraine in recent months, targeting energy facilities across the nation, causing extensive damage, and resulting in at least five deaths. The attacks were widespread, striking cities such as Odesa in the south, Dnipro in the east, and Rivne in the west. In Kyiv, residents sought shelter in metro stations amid continuous strikes …