Sport from Thursday, September 17th, 2026
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Abhishek hits epic century as India sweep Afghanistan
India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest Twenty20 International century by a batter from a full-member nation on Thursday, blasting a 30-ball hundred as the hosts thrashed Afghanistan by 127 runs in Delhi to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
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Flick sets record as Barcelona breeze past Racing with Raphinha hat-trick
Hansi Flick has become the first Barcelona manager to win the club’s opening seven competitive matches of a season as the LaLiga leaders thrashed Racing Santander 7-2 at Camp Nou on Wednesday to move three points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.
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Manchester United out of League Cup in 50-year first
Unhappy Manchester United fans have witnessed something unseen at Old Trafford in half a century on Wednesday as their side lost 3-2 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the League Cup after going two goals up.
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Four UAE aid convoys deliver 781 tonnes of supplies to GazaFour UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip over the past week carrying 781 tonnes of supplies as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
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Etihad Rail launches cargo service from Fujairah to Industrial City of Abu DhabiEtihad Rail has launched a direct cargo rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) in an effort to bring trade closer to customers.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces new Acting Director General of Dubai Ruler's CourtHis Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has announced the appointment of Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh as the Acting Director General of His Highness the Dubai Ruler's Court.
