The 2024 edition of the program, a high-octane national talent search to discover the next generation of India’s fast bowlers, is here. The competition, jointly run by Red Bull and Rajasthan Royals, offers young aspiring bowlers the chance to prove their skills, compete regionally and nationally, and train with elite coaches and Rajasthan Royals’ stars.

The program was conceived with the aim of giving wings to amateur pacers with a stage where they could showcase their raw talent. The first edition was held in 2020 with qualifiers taking place in multiple cities, and the top fast bowlers from across the country competing in a national final.

Red Bull Speedster 2024 powered by Rajasthan Royals will take place across nine cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Jaipur, offering participants a shot at training at the Rajasthan Royals High Performance Center and access to expert coaching along with the chance to become a net bowler with the Royals under the purview of their Bowling Coach Shane Bond.

Bond, who has been serving as the Bowling Coach of the Royals in the IPL, and former Head Coach of Paarl Royals in South Africa, expressed his delight at the prospect: "Over the years, I've seen firsthand how raw talent, when given the right guidance and exposure, can transform into something special.

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Red Bull Speedster powered by Rajasthan Royals offers just that – an incredible platform for young bowlers to not only showcase their skills but to learn and evolve. This is an exciting opportunity to work with these emerging talents again in the build-up to the IPL and see their growth, both technically and mentally. I'm eager to help nurture the next wave of Indian fast bowlers who can make a significant impact within the Royals franchise as well."

<h2>Schedule:</h2>

• October 26: Spartan &amp; DSP Academy, Jodhpur

• October 27: Shivaji Sports Complex, New Delhi

• November 7: Rajasthan Royals Academy, Mulhana, Jaipur

• November 8: Jaipuriya Cricket Ground, Lucknow

• November 10: Changsari High School Play Ground, Guwahati

• November 16: TKR College Ground, Hyderabad

• November 17: Sumangali Ground, Chennai

• November 24: Shivay Cricket Academy, Ahmedabad

The 2024 edition of the program, a high-octane national talent search to discover the next generation of India’s fast bowlers, is here. The competition, jointly run by Red Bull and Rajasthan Royals, offers young aspiring bowlers the chance to prove their skills, compete regionally and nationally, and train with elite coaches and Rajasthan Royals’ stars.

The 2024 edition of the program, a high-octane national talent search to discover the next generation of India’s fast bowlers, is here. The competition, jointly run by Red Bull and Rajasthan Royals, offers young aspiring bowlers the chance to prove their skills, compete regionally and nationally, and train with elite coaches and Rajasthan Royals’ stars. The program was conceived with the aim of giving wings to amateur pacers with a stage where they could showcase their raw talent. The first edition was held in 2020 with qualifiers taking place in multiple cities, and the top fast bowlers from across the country competing in a national final. Red Bull Speedster 2024 powered by Rajasthan Royals will take place across nine cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Jaipur, offering participants a shot at training at the Rajasthan Royals High Performance Center and access to expert coaching along with the chance to become a net bowler with the Royals under the purview of their Bowling Coach Shane Bond. Bond, who has been serving as the Bowling Coach of the Royals in the IPL, and former Head Coach of Paarl Royals in South Africa, expressed his delight at the prospect: "Over the years, I've seen firsthand how raw talent, when given the right guidance and exposure, can transform into something special. ALSO READ | WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo misses 96th minute penalty as Al-Nassr crash out of King Cup Red Bull Speedster powered by Rajasthan Royals offers just that – an incredible platform for young bowlers to not only showcase their skills but to learn and evolve. This is an exciting opportunity to work with these emerging talents again in the build-up to the IPL and see their growth, both technically and mentally. I'm eager to help nurture the next wave of Indian fast bowlers who can make a significant impact within the Royals franchise as well." Schedule: • October 26: Spartan & DSP Academy, Jodhpur • October 27: Shivaji Sports Complex, New Delhi • November 7: Rajasthan Royals Academy, Mulhana, Jaipur • November 8: Jaipuriya Cricket Ground, Lucknow • November 10: Changsari High School Play Ground, Guwahati • November 16: TKR College Ground, Hyderabad • November 17: Sumangali Ground, Chennai • November 24: Shivay Cricket Academy, Ahmedabad

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals partners with Red Bull in national talent search for speedsters

The deadline for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) retention is fast approaching as teams look to get the best set of players before entering the mega auctions. With 10 teams in running all eyes will be on big names like Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni on the deadline day. Here are all the details.

<h2>When is the IPL 2025 retention deadline?</h2>

The IPL 2025 retention deadline has been set for 31&nbsp;October 2024 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

<h2>What time will the IPL 2025 retention window close?</h2>

The IPL 2025 retention window will close at 5:00 PM IST on October 31.&nbsp;

<h2>How many players can be retained by each franchise for IPL 2025?</h2>

A franchise can retain up to five capped and one uncapped player on retention values set by the BCCI.

<h2>How many Right to Match (RTM) cards be used by a franchise?</h2>

A team can retain five capped players while a team unable to retain the rest will be eligible for RTM for the remaining slots.&nbsp;

<h2>When are the IPL 2025 mega auctions?</h2>

The dates for IPL 2025 are yet to be fixed with probable dates set for November last week or December first week.

<h2>How many uncapped players can be retained by a franchise for IPL 2025?</h2>

A team can retain one uncapped player on the base price set by the BCCI.

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<h2>Retained players so far</h2>

Mumbai Indians: Yet to be Announced

Chennai Suoer Kings: Yet to be Announced

Kolkata Knight Riders: Yet to be Announced

Rajasthan Royals: Yet to be Announced

SunRisers Hyderabad: Yet to be Announced

Delhi Capitals: Yet to be Announced

Punjab Kings: Yet to be Announced

Gujarat Titans: Yet to be Announced

Lucknow Super Giants: Yet to be Announced

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Yet to be Announced

The deadline for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) retention is fast approaching as teams look to get the best set of players before entering the mega auctions.

The deadline for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) retention is fast approaching as teams look to get the best set of players before entering the mega auctions. With 10 teams in running all eyes will be on big names like Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni on the deadline day. Here are all the details. When is the IPL 2025 retention deadline? The IPL 2025 retention deadline has been set for 31 October 2024 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). What time will the IPL 2025 retention window close? The IPL 2025 retention window will close at 5:00 PM IST on October 31. How many players can be retained by each franchise for IPL 2025? A franchise can retain up to five capped and one uncapped player on retention values set by the BCCI. How many Right to Match (RTM) cards be used by a franchise? A team can retain five capped players while a team unable to retain the rest will be eligible for RTM for the remaining slots. When are the IPL 2025 mega auctions? The dates for IPL 2025 are yet to be fixed with probable dates set for November last week or December first week. How many uncapped players can be retained by a franchise for IPL 2025? A team can retain one uncapped player on the base price set by the BCCI. ALSO READ | WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo misses 96th minute penalty as Al-Nassr crash out of King Cup Retained players so far Mumbai Indians: Yet to be Announced Chennai Suoer Kings: Yet to be Announced Kolkata Knight Riders: Yet to be Announced Rajasthan Royals: Yet to be Announced SunRisers Hyderabad: Yet to be Announced Delhi Capitals: Yet to be Announced Punjab Kings: Yet to be Announced Gujarat Titans: Yet to be Announced Lucknow Super Giants: Yet to be Announced Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Yet to be Announced

All you need to know about IPL 2025 retention deadline day including teams, time and retained players

Australian Cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald has bagged a four-year extension on his current deal as confirmed by Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday (Oct 30). McDonald, having helped the Aussies win the World Test Championship (WTC) and the ODI World Cup in 2023 will stay at the helm until the next edition of the ODI World Cup. The deal also means he will remain in charge of the side during Australia’s next India tour for the Border-Gavaksar series.

<h2>McDonald's extends deal with Cricket Australia</h2>

"I am very fortunate to have an exceptional group of leaders, players, coaches and staff who are fully invested in the ongoing well-being, success and development of this group," McDonald said.

"The professionalism, commitment and experience of my fellow coaches and the wider staff have ensured the journey has been extremely successful but just as importantly created a culture of unity, trust and inclusivity," he further said.

Having taken charge of the side after Justin Langer’s unfortunate exit from the role in 2022, McDonald has been a popular figure in the Australian camp. He has been instrumental in driving the team’s approach in all three formats where Australia have stamped their authority. His biggest achievement was to lead Australia to the ODI World Cup in India in 2023 despite the team losing the opening two matches of the league stage.

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The 43-year-old former Victoria all-rounder will now have the opportunity to win Test series in England and India during the extended term.

Nick Hockley, the Cricket Australia CEO, said: "Andrew has proven to be an outstanding men's head coach who as well as delivering exceptional results has built a strong coaching team, methodology and an excellent environment for the team to perform at its best. We are delighted to extend his tenure for a further two years."

Australian Cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald has bagged a four-year extension on his current deal as confirmed by Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday (Oct 30).

Australian Cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald has bagged a four-year extension on his current deal as confirmed by Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday (Oct 30). McDonald, having helped the Aussies win the World Test Championship (WTC) and the ODI World Cup in 2023 will stay at the helm until the next edition of the ODI World Cup. The deal also means he will remain in charge of the side during Australia’s next India tour for the Border-Gavaksar series. McDonald's extends deal with Cricket Australia "I am very fortunate to have an exceptional group of leaders, players, coaches and staff who are fully invested in the ongoing well-being, success and development of this group," McDonald said. "The professionalism, commitment and experience of my fellow coaches and the wider staff have ensured the journey has been extremely successful but just as importantly created a culture of unity, trust and inclusivity," he further said. Having taken charge of the side after Justin Langer’s unfortunate exit from the role in 2022, McDonald has been a popular figure in the Australian camp. He has been instrumental in driving the team’s approach in all three formats where Australia have stamped their authority. His biggest achievement was to lead Australia to the ODI World Cup in India in 2023 despite the team losing the opening two matches of the league stage. ALSO READ | SL vs WI, 2nd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sri Lanka vs West Indies penultimate contest The 43-year-old former Victoria all-rounder will now have the opportunity to win Test series in England and India during the extended term. Nick Hockley, the Cricket Australia CEO, said: "Andrew has proven to be an outstanding men's head coach who as well as delivering exceptional results has built a strong coaching team, methodology and an excellent environment for the team to perform at its best. We are delighted to extend his tenure for a further two years."

Cricket Australia extends head coach Andrew McDonald's contract, to be at helm until 2027 ODI World Cup

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the headlines within 24 hours after the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony concluded in Paris on Monday (Oct 28). While he was not on the list of probable winners, it was his miss in the 96th minute of the King Cup that took the spotlight. Playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi FA Cup (King Cup), Ronaldo missed the penalty as his side crashed out of the competition. The miss was a subject of social media attention with fans slamming the former Real Madrid star.

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<h2>Ronaldo misses penalty</h2>

Playing in the King Cup in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (Oct 29), Ronaldo’s side was trailing 0-1 against Al-Taawoun after defender Waleed Al-Ahmed gave his side a precious lead. While the match looked done and dusted, Ronaldo and Co got a penalty in the dying moments of the clash, meaning they could have taken the match into extra time by scoring. However, that was not the case as the 39-year-old missed the spot kick from 12 yards. Ronaldo was unhappy with the situation as he suffered the heartbreak of yet another exit from a cup competition.

Earlier in , his Portugal side missed out on a place in the semifinal at Euro 2024 after a shootout failure against France.

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This is not the first time Ronaldo has missed a penalty on a big stage, doing so in the 2008 Champions League final against Chelsea in Moscow. He missed in the shootout but was later bailed out after John Terrt’s miss, handing Manchester United the Champions League.

<h2>No Ronaldo, Messi in Ballon d’Or</h2>

The cup exit took place just hours after the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris where Rodri became the latest big name to join the roster. Ronaldo, a five-time winner of the prestigious honour was not nominated this year while Lionel Messi’s failure to make the cut also meant that for the first time since 2003, either of those two players were not on the nomination list.

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the headlines within 24 hours after the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony concluded in Paris on Monday (Oct 28). While he was not on the list of probable winners, it was his miss in the 96th minute of the King Cup that took the spotlight.

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the headlines within 24 hours after the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony concluded in Paris on Monday (Oct 28). While he was not on the list of probable winners, it was his miss in the 96th minute of the King Cup that took the spotlight. Playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi FA Cup (King Cup), Ronaldo missed the penalty as his side crashed out of the competition. The miss was a subject of social media attention with fans slamming the former Real Madrid star. You know Ronaldo is finished when he can't even score a penaltypic.twitter.com/4i1D9y3Pa9 — Troll Football (@TrollFootball) October 29, 2024 × Ronaldo misses penalty Playing in the King Cup in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday (Oct 29), Ronaldo’s side was trailing 0-1 against Al-Taawoun after defender Waleed Al-Ahmed gave his side a precious lead. While the match looked done and dusted, Ronaldo and Co got a penalty in the dying moments of the clash, meaning they could have taken the match into extra time by scoring. However, that was not the case as the 39-year-old missed the spot kick from 12 yards. Ronaldo was unhappy with the situation as he suffered the heartbreak of yet another exit from a cup competition. Earlier in , his Portugal side missed out on a place in the semifinal at Euro 2024 after a shootout failure against France. ALSO READ | Serie A: Napoli extend lead at top with 2-0 win at AC Milan This is not the first time Ronaldo has missed a penalty on a big stage, doing so in the 2008 Champions League final against Chelsea in Moscow. He missed in the shootout but was later bailed out after John Terrt’s miss, handing Manchester United the Champions League. No Ronaldo, Messi in Ballon d’Or The cup exit took place just hours after the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris where Rodri became the latest big name to join the roster. Ronaldo, a five-time winner of the prestigious honour was not nominated this year while Lionel Messi’s failure to make the cut also meant that for the first time since 2003, either of those two players were not on the nomination list.

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Injured Kane Williamson is set to miss the third and final Test match against India in Mumbai as confirmed by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday (Oct 29). Williamson, likely to travel to India for the final Test will now stay in his homeland and prepare for the England series during the summer. New Zealand currently lead the three-match Test series 2-0 and still retain a narrow chance of entering their second World Test Championship (WTC) final.

<h2>Williamson to miss Mumbai Test</h2>

"Kane continues to show good signs, but isn't quite ready to jump on a plane and join us," Gary Stead said in a release adding,&nbsp;"While things are looking promising, we think the best course of action is for him to stay in New Zealand and focus on the final part of his rehabilitation so he'll be good to go for England."

"The England series is still a month away so taking the cautious approach now will ensure he is ready for the first Test in Christchurch," he further said.

Williamson was initially ruled out of the Bengaluru Test match and was&nbsp;later confirmed unavailable for the Pune Test too. While he is still not at match fitness the former Kiwi skipper was expected to be in Mumbai for the final Test. However, he will now stay in his homeland and prepare for the three-match Test series against England.

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The BlackCaps have a golden opportunity to whitewash India in their own backyard as they search for a historic win. With the WTC final qualification still a possibility New Zealand will look to win the Mumbai Test in the absence of Williamson.

<h2>WTC scenario</h2>

Tom Latham’s side still has four Test matches to play in the current cycle of the WTC, however, they will need to win each of those contests. In case New Zealand win their four Test matches, they will have one foot in the final of the WTC which will be played in June 2025 at Lord’s. The equation will also be influenced by the Australia-India Test series starting on November 22 in Perth.

Injured Kane Williamson is set to miss the third and final Test match against India in Mumbai as confirmed by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday (Oct 29). Williamson, likely to travel to India for the final Test will now stay in his homeland and prepare for the England series during the summer.

Injured Kane Williamson is set to miss the third and final Test match against India in Mumbai as confirmed by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday (Oct 29). Williamson, likely to travel to India for the final Test will now stay in his homeland and prepare for the England series during the summer. New Zealand currently lead the three-match Test series 2-0 and still retain a narrow chance of entering their second World Test Championship (WTC) final. Williamson to miss Mumbai Test "Kane continues to show good signs, but isn't quite ready to jump on a plane and join us," Gary Stead said in a release adding, "While things are looking promising, we think the best course of action is for him to stay in New Zealand and focus on the final part of his rehabilitation so he'll be good to go for England." "The England series is still a month away so taking the cautious approach now will ensure he is ready for the first Test in Christchurch," he further said. Williamson was initially ruled out of the Bengaluru Test match and was later confirmed unavailable for the Pune Test too. While he is still not at match fitness the former Kiwi skipper was expected to be in Mumbai for the final Test. However, he will now stay in his homeland and prepare for the three-match Test series against England. ALSO READ | Manchester City's Rodri wins men's 2024 Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr settles for second spot The BlackCaps have a golden opportunity to whitewash India in their own backyard as they search for a historic win. With the WTC final qualification still a possibility New Zealand will look to win the Mumbai Test in the absence of Williamson. WTC scenario Tom Latham’s side still has four Test matches to play in the current cycle of the WTC, however, they will need to win each of those contests. In case New Zealand win their four Test matches, they will have one foot in the final of the WTC which will be played in June 2025 at Lord’s. The equation will also be influenced by the Australia-India Test series starting on November 22 in Perth.

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List of Winners at Ballon d’Or 2024 ft Rodri, Vinicius Jr, Aitana Bonmati, Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid

List of Winners at Ballon d’Or 2024

Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati on Monday won her second successive women's Ballon d'Or, after leading her club to a historic continental quadruple of titles and claiming the Nations League with her country.

The 26-year-old playmaker joins teammate Alexia Putellas as the only two woman footballers to win the Ballon d'Or twice, since the award's inauguration in 2018.

"This cannot be achieved alone, I am very lucky to be surrounded by players who make me better every day," Bonmati said after receiving the award.

"Thanks to the staff, to the club workers, without you we would not achieve so much success."

Already considered an all-time great of the women's game, Bonmati was the stand-out performer as Barcelona romped to a trophy-laden 2023/24 season.

The Catalans won every trophy available to them last term -- the Spanish league, the Copa de la Reina, the Supercopa de Espana and a second-successive Women's Champions League.

Bonmati scored a goal and put in a player-of-the-match performance as Barcelona beat Lyon 2-0 in the final of the Champions League to claim their third title in four seasons.

<h2>Proud of the team</h2>

"It's the first time we've beaten Lyon. I'm proud of the team, and we know that with these fans we have, we can't fail," Bonmati said after the crowning moment of her season, which was played in front of 51,000 spectators in Bilbao's San Mames stadium.

A product of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, the diminutive midfielder was also named player of the season by UEFA for her six goals and six assists during her side's successful European campaign.

With eight goals and 11 assists in Spain's Liga F, Bonmati was equally influential in guiding Barcelona to a fifth straight league title.

The 2023 World Cup winner added the inaugural Women's Nations League to her resume in February, when she scored Spain's opener in their 2-0 win in the final against France.

She was again selected by UEFA as the overall player of the finals for her performances and goals in the semi-finals and final.

Only a shock defeat in the Olympics semi-final against Brazil prevented Bonmati from having the chance to secure a remarkable six titles for club and country in one season.

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In April, Bonmati was named Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Awards, becoming the first footballer to do so, and was rewarded along with her Spain team-mates for winning the Women's World Cup in August 2023.

She also received praise for helping to combat sexism in the Spanish football federation by protesting with her team-mates after disgraced former president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed player Jenni Hermoso.

"She's a role model of a player. How she trains, her attitude, the way she approaches things every day, she just sets a great example," then-Barcelona coach Jonatan Giraldez said of his star asset in May.

"We met when she was starting out her career. I've watched her grow up, go through the whole process. I'm pleased to have seen everything that's happened (to her), and she deserves it all."

The women's Ballon d'Or is chosen from a shortlist of 30 players by a voting panel of 50 international football journalists.

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Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati on Monday won her second successive women's Ballon d'Or, after leading her club to a historic continental quadruple of titles and claiming the Nations League with her country.

Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati on Monday won her second successive women's Ballon d'Or, after leading her club to a historic continental quadruple of titles and claiming the Nations League with her country. The 26-year-old playmaker joins teammate Alexia Putellas as the only two woman footballers to win the Ballon d'Or twice, since the award's inauguration in 2018. "This cannot be achieved alone, I am very lucky to be surrounded by players who make me better every day," Bonmati said after receiving the award. "Thanks to the staff, to the club workers, without you we would not achieve so much success." Already considered an all-time great of the women's game, Bonmati was the stand-out performer as Barcelona romped to a trophy-laden 2023/24 season. The Catalans won every trophy available to them last term -- the Spanish league, the Copa de la Reina, the Supercopa de Espana and a second-successive Women's Champions League. Bonmati scored a goal and put in a player-of-the-match performance as Barcelona beat Lyon 2-0 in the final of the Champions League to claim their third title in four seasons. Proud of the team "It's the first time we've beaten Lyon. I'm proud of the team, and we know that with these fans we have, we can't fail," Bonmati said after the crowning moment of her season, which was played in front of 51,000 spectators in Bilbao's San Mames stadium. A product of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, the diminutive midfielder was also named player of the season by UEFA for her six goals and six assists during her side's successful European campaign. With eight goals and 11 assists in Spain's Liga F, Bonmati was equally influential in guiding Barcelona to a fifth straight league title. The 2023 World Cup winner added the inaugural Women's Nations League to her resume in February, when she scored Spain's opener in their 2-0 win in the final against France. She was again selected by UEFA as the overall player of the finals for her performances and goals in the semi-finals and final. Only a shock defeat in the Olympics semi-final against Brazil prevented Bonmati from having the chance to secure a remarkable six titles for club and country in one season. ALSO READ | 'Real Madrid and Barcelona...,' PM Modi acclaims El Clasico craze in India during roadshow In April, Bonmati was named Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Awards, becoming the first footballer to do so, and was rewarded along with her Spain team-mates for winning the Women's World Cup in August 2023. She also received praise for helping to combat sexism in the Spanish football federation by protesting with her team-mates after disgraced former president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed player Jenni Hermoso. "She's a role model of a player. How she trains, her attitude, the way she approaches things every day, she just sets a great example," then-Barcelona coach Jonatan Giraldez said of his star asset in May. "We met when she was starting out her career. I've watched her grow up, go through the whole process. I'm pleased to have seen everything that's happened (to her), and she deserves it all." The women's Ballon d'Or is chosen from a shortlist of 30 players by a voting panel of 50 international football journalists. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins second successive women's Ballon d'Or

The Pittsburgh Steelers punished an error-strewn New York Giants display to clinch a 26-18 victory and extend their strong start to the NFL season on Monday.

The Steelers moved to 6-2 for the season to take top spot in the AFC North ahead of the Baltimore Ravens thanks to two touchdowns from wide receiver Calvin Austin at Acrisure Stadium.

An attritional first quarter saw defenses on top, with Steelers kicker Chris Boswell and Giants counterpart Greg Joseph bagging three field goals apiece to make it 9-9 at half-time.

But the Steelers scored the first touchdown of the night in the third quarter with a moment of magic from receiver Calvin Austin.

The 25-year-old looked to be well covered after gathering Matt Haack's 54-yard punt deep in Steelers territory.

But Austin showed superb acceleration to surge into space down the left-hand side of the field, sprinting into the end zone for a 73-yard punt return to make it 16-9.

The Steelers looked to have taken a stranglehold on the game early in the fourth quarter when Austin then bagged his second touchdown of the night, coolly collecting a 29-yard pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to make it 23-9 after Boswell's extra point.

New York though breathed life into the contest on the next possession, with running back Tyrone Tracy exploding through the Steelers defense and sprinting 45 yards to the end zone for a touchdown.&nbsp;

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed the two-point conversion with Malik Nabers to close the gap to eight points at 23-15.

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Boswell and Joseph then swapped field goals again to make it an eight-point game.

The Giants appeared to have grabbed a lifeline after forcing a Pittsburgh fumble on the next possession deep in Steelers territory.

But five plays later the New York drive fizzled when Jones was sacked for the fourth time to hand the ball back to Pittsburgh.

The Steelers punted, but New York's final drive ended when Jones was picked off by cornerback Beanie Bishop to ice the game.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers punished an error-strewn New York Giants display to clinch a 26-18 victory and extend their strong start to the NFL season on Monday. The Steelers moved to 6-2 for the season to take top spot in the AFC North ahead of the Baltimore Ravens thanks to two touchdowns from wide receiver Calvin Austin at Acrisure Stadium.

The Pittsburgh Steelers punished an error-strewn New York Giants display to clinch a 26-18 victory and extend their strong start to the NFL season on Monday. The Steelers moved to 6-2 for the season to take top spot in the AFC North ahead of the Baltimore Ravens thanks to two touchdowns from wide receiver Calvin Austin at Acrisure Stadium. An attritional first quarter saw defenses on top, with Steelers kicker Chris Boswell and Giants counterpart Greg Joseph bagging three field goals apiece to make it 9-9 at half-time. But the Steelers scored the first touchdown of the night in the third quarter with a moment of magic from receiver Calvin Austin. The 25-year-old looked to be well covered after gathering Matt Haack's 54-yard punt deep in Steelers territory. But Austin showed superb acceleration to surge into space down the left-hand side of the field, sprinting into the end zone for a 73-yard punt return to make it 16-9. The Steelers looked to have taken a stranglehold on the game early in the fourth quarter when Austin then bagged his second touchdown of the night, coolly collecting a 29-yard pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to make it 23-9 after Boswell's extra point. New York though breathed life into the contest on the next possession, with running back Tyrone Tracy exploding through the Steelers defense and sprinting 45 yards to the end zone for a touchdown. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones completed the two-point conversion with Malik Nabers to close the gap to eight points at 23-15. ALSO READ | Manchester City's Rodri wins men's 2024 Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr settles for second spot Boswell and Joseph then swapped field goals again to make it an eight-point game. The Giants appeared to have grabbed a lifeline after forcing a Pittsburgh fumble on the next possession deep in Steelers territory. But five plays later the New York drive fizzled when Jones was sacked for the fourth time to hand the ball back to Pittsburgh. The Steelers punted, but New York's final drive ended when Jones was picked off by cornerback Beanie Bishop to ice the game. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Pittsburgh Steelers punish error-strewn New York Giants in 26-18 victory

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or award on Monday (Oct 28) in a ceremony in Paris. Rodri, who won honours with Manchester City and Spain during the 2023-24 season clinched the prestigious award ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian winger won the Champions League and La Liga but settled for second place.

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<h2>Rodri wins Ballon d’Or 2024</h2>

In a tight race for men’s football’s top individual honour, Rodri edged Vinicius Jr to become just the second Spanish-born player ever to win the Ballon d’Or. He joins Luis Suárez (not related not Uruguay’s Luis Suarez) and Alfredo Di Stéfano (born in Argentina and played for both Argentina and Colombia before changing citizenship to Spanish) to win the Ballon d’Or from Spain. Rodri’s win also means he becomes the first Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to win the top prize.

This is also the first time a player representing Manchester City has won the Ballon d’Or adding to Blackpool, Manchester United and Liverpool’s triumphs in the past from England.

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<h2>Why did Rodri win the Ballon d’Or?</h2>

During the 2023-24 season, Rodri helped Manchester City win the Premier League title while they finished runners-up in the FA Cup. Rodri would later add the Community Shield to his club honours list in August. However, his biggest achievement was helping Spain win the Euro 2024 in Germany. Spain remained undefeated throughout the tournament and beat teams like Germany, France and England on their way to the title.&nbsp;

In the previous season, he had helped Man City win the treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League while scoring the winning goal in the latter competition’s final.

<h2>Vinicius misses ceremony</h2>

According to prominent football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Vinicius Jr (eventually finished second) and his Real Madrid contingent avoided traveling to Paris for the ceremony after a reported leak of the winner’s name. A few hours before the ceremony, reports in France hinted that Rodri won the Ballon d’Or 2024, resulting in a furious reaction from Real Madrid and their board.&nbsp;

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or award on Monday (Oct 28) in a ceremony in Paris. Rodri, who won honours with Manchester City and Spain during the 2023-24 season clinched the prestigious award ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr.

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or award on Monday (Oct 28) in a ceremony in Paris. Rodri, who won honours with Manchester City and Spain during the 2023-24 season clinched the prestigious award ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian winger won the Champions League and La Liga but settled for second place. 🚨✨ OFFICIAL: RODRI WINS THE BALLON D’OR 2024! 🇪🇸 Vinicius Jr, second in the rankings. pic.twitter.com/rCwa7zjpY6 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2024 × Rodri wins Ballon d’Or 2024 In a tight race for men’s football’s top individual honour, Rodri edged Vinicius Jr to become just the second Spanish-born player ever to win the Ballon d’Or. He joins Luis Suárez (not related not Uruguay’s Luis Suarez) and Alfredo Di Stéfano (born in Argentina and played for both Argentina and Colombia before changing citizenship to Spanish) to win the Ballon d’Or from Spain. Rodri’s win also means he becomes the first Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to win the top prize. This is also the first time a player representing Manchester City has won the Ballon d’Or adding to Blackpool, Manchester United and Liverpool’s triumphs in the past from England. ALSO READ | 'Real Madrid and Barcelona...,' PM Modi acclaims El Clasico craze in India during roadshow Why did Rodri win the Ballon d’Or? During the 2023-24 season, Rodri helped Manchester City win the Premier League title while they finished runners-up in the FA Cup. Rodri would later add the Community Shield to his club honours list in August. However, his biggest achievement was helping Spain win the Euro 2024 in Germany. Spain remained undefeated throughout the tournament and beat teams like Germany, France and England on their way to the title. In the previous season, he had helped Man City win the treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League while scoring the winning goal in the latter competition’s final. Vinicius misses ceremony According to prominent football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Vinicius Jr (eventually finished second) and his Real Madrid contingent avoided traveling to Paris for the ceremony after a reported leak of the winner’s name. A few hours before the ceremony, reports in France hinted that Rodri won the Ballon d’Or 2024, resulting in a furious reaction from Real Madrid and their board.

Manchester City's Rodri wins men's 2024 Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr settles for second spot

Australia’s wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade announced his international retirement on Tuesday (Oct 29) having been out of favour with the national team. Wade, a member of Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup winning squad will now join the national team in a coaching capacity during next month’s T20I series with Pakistan. Wade retires after representing the Aussies in more than 200 international matches.

<h2>Wade announces retirement</h2>

"I was fully aware my international days were most likely over at the end of the last T20 World Cup. My international retirement and coaching has been a constant conversation with George [Bailey] and Andrew [McDonald] over the past six months," Wade said announcing his retirement.

"Coaching has been on my radar over the last few years and thankfully some great opportunities have come my way, for which I am very grateful and excited,” he added.

The Tasmanian batter played 36 Tests, 97 ODIs and 92 T20Is for Australia between 2011 and 2024. He was a key figure in their T20 World Cup title in the UAE in 2021 where he became a finisher, hitting an unbeaten 41 off 17 balls in the semi-final against Pakistan.

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Wade was not part of the ODI and Test set-up and last represented in the formats in 2021. However, he continued to be part of the T20I side as a batting expert. Wade also confirmed that he will continue to play in franchise leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Big Bash League despite being part of Australia’s coaching set-up under Andrew McDonald.

Australia are set to play Pakistan in the white-ball series in November as they start a busy period of summer action. The white-ball series will include three ODIs and as many T20Is before action turns to Test cricket as India visit Down Under. India will play the Aussies in a five-match Test series pivotal in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Australia’s wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade announced his international retirement on Tuesday (Oct 29) having been out of favour with the national team. Wade, a member of Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup winning squad will now join the national team in a coaching capacity during next month’s T20I series with Pakistan.

Australia’s wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade announced his international retirement on Tuesday (Oct 29) having been out of favour with the national team. Wade, a member of Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup winning squad will now join the national team in a coaching capacity during next month’s T20I series with Pakistan. Wade retires after representing the Aussies in more than 200 international matches. Wade announces retirement "I was fully aware my international days were most likely over at the end of the last T20 World Cup. My international retirement and coaching has been a constant conversation with George [Bailey] and Andrew [McDonald] over the past six months," Wade said announcing his retirement. "Coaching has been on my radar over the last few years and thankfully some great opportunities have come my way, for which I am very grateful and excited,” he added. The Tasmanian batter played 36 Tests, 97 ODIs and 92 T20Is for Australia between 2011 and 2024. He was a key figure in their T20 World Cup title in the UAE in 2021 where he became a finisher, hitting an unbeaten 41 off 17 balls in the semi-final against Pakistan. ALSO READ | 'Real Madrid and Barcelona...,' PM Modi acclaims El Clasico craze in India during roadshow Wade was not part of the ODI and Test set-up and last represented in the formats in 2021. However, he continued to be part of the T20I side as a batting expert. Wade also confirmed that he will continue to play in franchise leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Big Bash League despite being part of Australia’s coaching set-up under Andrew McDonald. Australia are set to play Pakistan in the white-ball series in November as they start a busy period of summer action. The white-ball series will include three ODIs and as many T20Is before action turns to Test cricket as India visit Down Under. India will play the Aussies in a five-match Test series pivotal in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

World Cup winner Matthew Wade announces international retirement; set for coaching role with Australia

Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors will miss at least the next two games with a left ankle injury, the team announced on Monday.

The four-time NBA champion was injured with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of Golden State's 112-104 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Curry underwent an MRI exam late Sunday that showed no structural damage, the Warriors said, and also confirmed he suffered a peroneal strain in the area where tendons connect the fibula and ankle.

Curry, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, is averaging 18.3 points, 6.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals for the Warriors (2-1).

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The 36-year-old superstar, who helped the United States team of NBA stars capture Olympic gold in Paris in August, will miss home games on Tuesday and Wednesday against New Orleans before being re-evaluated on Friday, the team said.

The Warriors also said guard De'Anthony Melton, who left the game Sunday in the fourth quarter with a lower back strain, underwent an MRI that showed no structural damage. He also will be re-evaluated on Friday.

Melton, who missed more than half of last season for Philadelphia with back issues, has averaged 6.3 points and 2.7 assists a game.

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Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors will miss at least the next two games with a left ankle injury, the team announced on Monday. The four-time NBA champion was injured with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of Golden State's 112-104 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors will miss at least the next two games with a left ankle injury, the team announced on Monday. The four-time NBA champion was injured with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of Golden State's 112-104 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Curry underwent an MRI exam late Sunday that showed no structural damage, the Warriors said, and also confirmed he suffered a peroneal strain in the area where tendons connect the fibula and ankle. Curry, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, is averaging 18.3 points, 6.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals for the Warriors (2-1). ALSO READ | 'Real Madrid and Barcelona...,' PM Modi acclaims El Clasico craze in India during roadshow The 36-year-old superstar, who helped the United States team of NBA stars capture Olympic gold in Paris in August, will miss home games on Tuesday and Wednesday against New Orleans before being re-evaluated on Friday, the team said. The Warriors also said guard De'Anthony Melton, who left the game Sunday in the fourth quarter with a lower back strain, underwent an MRI that showed no structural damage. He also will be re-evaluated on Friday. Melton, who missed more than half of last season for Philadelphia with back issues, has averaged 6.3 points and 2.7 assists a game. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Stephen Curry to miss at least two games with left ankle injury for Golden State Warriors

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