Archive: 2025 / 09

Arsenal stunned Real Madrid with a 3-0 first‑leg win at the Emirates, giving the Gunners a 91% historic chance of progressing. Declan Rice’s two direct free‑kick goals and tactical tweaks by Mikel Arteta shifted the tie in Arsenal’s favour. Madrid have never erased a 3‑0 deficit in the Champions League era, making the return leg a daunting task.

ITHUBA released the official South African PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS numbers for the 12 August 2025 draw. The announcement covers main and bonus balls, prize tiers and the steps winners must follow. Players 18+ are reminded to gamble responsibly while checking their tickets through official channels.

Girona host Espanyol at Estadi Montilivi on 26 September 2025. With Girona rooted at the bottom and Espanyol fighting for a top‑four spot, the seventh‑round LaLiga clash carries big stakes. Find out the exact kick‑off time, TV channels and streaming services that will broadcast the match worldwide.

Bulls coach Jake White is determined to finally lift the United Rugby Championship after two painful final losses. He must juggle a grueling schedule that includes a Challenge Cup run and lengthy travel between South Africa and Europe. Squad rotation, injury management and timing of the playoffs create a complex puzzle. White’s priority remains the URC trophy, even if it means sacrificing depth for the Challenge Cup. The upcoming weeks will test how the Bulls balance ambition with practicality.

PENGASSAN has slammed the Tinubu administration for leaving out key oil and gas labour figures in the recent national honours for the June 12 struggle. The union says veterans who endured military bans and strikes deserve the same recognition as celebrated pro‑democracy icons. Their appeal revives a debate on whose sacrifices were truly pivotal for Nigeria’s democracy.

Microsoft and Playground Games have officially announced Forza Horizon 6, slated for a 2026 launch in Japan. The game will debut on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Game Pass support, followed by a post‑launch PlayStation 5 version – a first for the series. A five‑year gap from Horizon 5 marks the longest interval yet. Cultural consultants are on board to ensure an authentic Japanese experience. Competition is heating up as former Horizon developers roll out rival open‑world racers.

A Mount Sinai systematic review of 46 studies involving over 100,000 participants finds a consistent link between prenatal acetaminophen use and increased rates of autism spectrum disorder and attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children. Higher‑quality research shows stronger associations, prompting calls for reduced exposure during pregnancy.

Real Sociedad enter the clash with Dynamo Kyiv on a four‑game winning streak and a string of clean sheets, making them clear favourites at the Reale Arena. Kyiv, meanwhile, have failed to win in 13 Europa League outings and have struggled to find the net. Our preview breaks down the form gap, key players and offers betting angles, including a 2‑0 prediction and under‑2.5 goals tip.

The Derby della Capitale tips off on 21 September 2025 at 10:30 UTC in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. US fans can stream the clash on Prime Video or Paramount+, with replays also on Paramount+. Roma sit fourth in Serie A while Lazio are 13th, making the early‑season showdown a must‑watch. Key players like Lorenzo Pellegrini could tip the balance.

Inter captain Lautaro Martínez tore into his teammates after a 2-0 loss to Fluminense in the Club World Cup round of 16, calling out players lacking commitment. The defeat capped a trophyless season that included a 5-0 Champions League final loss to PSG. Martínez apologised to fans and urged a reset in mentality ahead of the new Serie A season, with Inter set to host Torino in August.

Oscar Piastri took pole at Zandvoort by 0.012s over McLaren teammate Lando Norris in a tense Dutch Grand Prix qualifying. Max Verstappen starts third for Red Bull. Isack Hadjar impressed with P4 for Racing Bulls, while George Russell qualified fifth and Lewis Hamilton seventh for Ferrari. The session ran at 14:00 BST (15:00 CEST), with 10 races left in a tight title fight.