Jayson Tatum scored 37 points as the Boston Celtics launched the defense of their NBA crown with an emphatic 132-109 defeat of the New York Knicks on Tuesday. After a triumphant pre-game ceremony that saw Boston celebrate raising their record-breaking 18th championship banner, the Celtics delivered a performance that suggested they could well be the team to beat once more.

Boston Celtics beat New York Knicks 132-109 to launch NBA title defense

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday with Vinicius Junior scoring a hat-trick, as Aston Villa maintained their 100 percent record to go top of the table.

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Rohit Sharma-led India lost the first Test to New Zealand by eight wickets on Day 5 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Sunday (Oct 20). Ahead of the second Test, in Pune starting Oct 24, the Indian team management would consider changing the playing XI.

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Ahead of the second and penultimate Test versus India, in Pune, New Zealand have been dealt with a big setback as star batter Kane Williamson continues to sit out.

Ind vs NZ: Kane Williamson ruled out of 2nd Test in Pune due to groin strain

India will take on New Zealand in the second and penultimate Test at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Thursday (Oct 23) with an aim to keep the three-match Test series alive.

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India are set to host New Zealand in the second and penultimate Test, at the MCA Stadium in Pune, starting on Thursday (Oct 24). With an eight-wicket defeat in the series opener, in Bengaluru, Rohit Sharma-led hosts are desperate to level the series.

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As Rohit Sharma-led India gear up for the second and penultimate Test versus New Zealand, in Pune, Hitman won hearts with his gesture for a special fan. The fan was patiently waiting for India's practice session to end, at the MCA Stadium in Pune, and caught hold of Rohit as he was entering the Indian dressing room.

Ind vs NZ, 2nd Test: 'I'll tell Virat,' Rohit obliges to fan's SPECIAL request while signing autograph - Watch

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The NBA and Women's NBA announced a 12-year contract extension with global partner Nike Inc. through 2037 to provide uniforms, apparel, merchandising, marketing and content for the leagues.

NBA and Nike announce 12-year contract extension

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood profited from an error by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson to give his side a narrow 1-0 Premier League win on Monday that leaves the visitors still without a victory this campaign.

Premier League: Chris Wood winner for Nottingham Forest adds more misery on poor Crystal Palace

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