‘Very annoying to play against’: Demon loses Vienna final to Alcaraz, but Turin hopes still alive

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 1, 2026

Australian Alex de Minaur could not back up his Alexander Zverev upset in the Vienna final, going down to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.

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Entering this year's Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason, Samsung Lions starter Ariel Jurado had not recorded a win in four previous starts. The Panamanian right-hander then won two straight starts against the Kia Tigers in the best-of-five second round, including the series clincher Sunday, as the Lions advanced to the Korean Series. The effort earned Jurado the series MVP award, as he earned 47 out of 79 votes cast by media. Jurado gave up one unearned run on five hits in seven innings to lift the Lions to a 6-1 win in Game 5 of the series at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in the southeastern city of Daegu. In last week's win, Jurado held the Tigers to two runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings. He was even better Sunday, when he did not give hitters anything straight -- 36 changeups, 26 two-seam fastballs, 10 curveballs and 10 cutters. After a perfect first inning, Jurado erased a leadoff walk in the second inning with a double play ball and a harmless flyout. The Lions scored once in the bottom first and three more runs in the bottom second, providing Jurado with more than enough run s

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Nov 1, 2026

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Tigers manager sticks to same lineup in KBO postseason elimination game

Nov 1, 2026

Tigers manager sticks to same lineup in KBO postseason elimination game

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Lions manager tells players to have fun in do-or-die KBO postseason game

Nov 1, 2026

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Surfing world No.1 Picklum wins heat after broken board

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Tonga win epic over Samoa, Kangaroos learn World Cup semi-final opponent

Nov 1, 2026

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Addin Fonua-Blake ran over Spencer Leniu to score a late match-winner for Tonga, as Australia’s World Cup semi-finalists were confirmed.

Seifert guides NZ to consolation T20 win over India

Nov 1, 2026

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Horror fall on Saturday, procedure on Sunday … Melbourne Cup on Tuesday? Jockey’s bid for miracle ride

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Injured jockey Harry Coffey is sweating on last-minute medical clearance to take his place in Tuesday’s $10.2 million Melbourne Cup.

Freo turn to Wharfie Time in the AFLW … but fail to score; All-Victorian top four locked in

Nov 1, 2026

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Glory punish youthful Adelaide 4-0 in one-sided romp

Nov 1, 2026

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A-League Men: Perth Glory crush Adelaide United 4-0 in home opener to claim first win of the season

Nov 1, 2026

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