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Manchester City defeats Norwich 5-0 in Carabao Cup

Manchester City defeats Norwich 5-0 in Carabao Cup

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Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer to England squad

Tuchel recalls Alexander-Arnold and Palmer to England squad

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Today · 19 Sept

North Korean anthem played for South Korea at Asian Games hockey match

Organisers at the Asian Games in Japan played the North Korean national anthem before a South Korean men's hockey match, causing confusion. The error occurred on September 18, with reports noting that Bangladesh's anthem followed before South Korea's actual anthem. An announcer apologised for the mistake.

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Yonhap SportsOriginal

Rory McIlroy finishes in contention at BMW PGA Championship, heading into weekend tied for position

Rory McIlroy shot a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship in Wentworth, as Gerard’s 65 put him two ahead on 10 under. McIlroy’s eight-under total was aided by early birdies and late back-nine gains, while Patrick Reed withdrew after nine holes, removing him from the race for the Race to Dubai. The weekend now looms with McIlroy in a strong position to gain ground in the standings.

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BBC SportOriginal

Derbyshire Police drop investigation into assault allegations involving Brydon Carse

England fast bowler Brydon Carse will face no further action from Derbyshire Police after an investigation into an alleged assault in Derby was dropped. The case, connected to an incident on August 23, will now be reviewed by the Cricket Regulator, with Carse having previously been dropped from England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan. He has played 14 Tests for England and 44 white-ball matches.

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BBC SportOriginal

The 20th Asian Games torch is about to be lit, reflecting China's sports history and national development since joining the Games.

The 20th Asian Games main torch is about to be lit, reflecting China's sports history and development since joining the Games. Over 52 years, China has progressed from isolation to leadership in Asia, with landmark moments including Beijing’s 1990 opening, Guangzhou’s 2010 Games, and Hangzhou’s 2023 opening featuring a digital torch. The Chinese team has repeatedly topped the gold medal tally, and the Games have contributed to China’s broader national progress.

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新华社Original