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Cricket

Fastest Century in Cricket (Every Format)

AB de Villiers holds the fastest ODI century at 31 balls. The fastest hundreds in T20, ODI and Test cricket explained, with the record-holders for each format.

Cricket

Highest Score in ODI Cricket (Individual and Team)

Rohit Sharma holds the highest individual ODI score with 264. England's 498/4 is the record team total. Full lists of both, explained.

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Cricket

Most Centuries in International Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar has the most international centuries with 100, across Tests and ODIs. The all-time century-makers ranked, with Virat Kohli closing in.

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Cricket

Most IPL Runs of All Time

Virat Kohli has the most IPL runs of all time, past 8,000 and still climbing. Full leaderboard of the top run-scorers and his record 973-run season explained.

Batter raising the bat to acknowledge the crowd after a long innings

Cricket

Most Runs in International Cricket (All Formats)

Sachin Tendulkar has the most runs in international cricket with 34,357 across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. The all-time aggregate run-scorers ranked.

Cricket

Most Sixes in International Cricket (All-Time List)

Rohit Sharma holds the record for most sixes in international cricket, passing Chris Gayle's 553 in 2023. Full all-time list across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

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File photo from 2 August 2025: referee Humberto Panjoj holds up a red card to Matías Cóccaro during the Leagues Cup match between Orlando City and Atlas. It was not taken in Uberlândia and does not show the U-20 brawl. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 4.0 licence.

Football

53 Red Cards in One Match: Brazilian U-20 Brawl Smashes the World Record

A Brazilian under-20 semi-final produced a record 53 red cards after a mass brawl, and the team that advanced now has seven eligible players left.

File photo from 23 January 2026: Alperen Sengun shooting a layup against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. It was not taken at the Timberwolves-Rockets game in Houston and does not show the elbow. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 4.0 licence.

Basketball

Kuminga Elbows Sengun in the Face, Gets a Flagrant 1, Then Wins the Game Late

Jonathan Kuminga was assessed a flagrant 1 for elbowing Alperen Sengun in the jaw during Minnesota's 117-107 win in Houston, then powered the fourth-quarter run that decided it.

File photo from 4 September 2026: Jessica Pegula serving at the US Open in New York. It was not taken at the WTA Finals practice in Indian Wells and does not show the hot-mic conversation. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

Tennis

Pegula Caught on Hot Mic Calling Andreeva a 'Diva' as WTA Wipes Practice Footage

Jessica Pegula was caught on a live microphone criticising Mirra Andreeva and coach Conchita Martinez during a WTA Finals practice, and the WTA has removed all practice footage from YouTube.

File photo from 15 August 2022: Jacoby Brissett in a Cleveland Browns practice jersey, walking across a training field with his helmet in his hand. It was not taken in Arizona or Baltimore and does not show the trade. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 2.0 licence.

NFL

Rumor: Ravens Finalizing Trade for Jacoby Brissett After Losing Both QBs

The Ravens are reportedly finalizing a trade for Jacoby Brissett after losing Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to injury, with the deal expected to close this weekend.

File photo from 4 October 2026: Connor Zilisch smiling in a WeatherTech cap and firesuit at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was not taken at Martinsville and does not show the brake-check incidents. The 16:9 cropped derivative is offered under the same CC BY 4.0 licence.

Motorsport

Zilisch Calls Hocevar and Berry 'Pretty Cheap' Over Martinsville Brake-Checks

Connor Zilisch called Carson Hocevar and Josh Berry 'pretty cheap' for the Martinsville brake-checks, saying they did not own up to it afterwards.

All-mountain and carving skis compared by waist width and turn shape

Winter Sports

All-Mountain vs Carving Skis: Which Should You Choose?

All-mountain skis handle varied snow and terrain, while carving skis focus on groomed pistes and clean edge turns. Compare width, shape, stability and skill level.

File photo: George Russell driving his Mercedes at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, August 2026. It is not a photograph of the Mexico City Grand Prix or of his media absence.

Motorsport

Brundle Defends Russell for Skipping Media After Title Defeat: 'It Was a Step Too Far'

Martin Brundle said he does not blame George Russell for skipping his FIA media duties after Kimi Antonelli won the title in Mexico, calling it a step too far at the driver's lowest ebb.

File photo: Sam Darnold in a New York Jets jersey at Washington in August 2018. It is not a photograph of the Seahawks' game against Chicago or the Week 9 game against Arizona.

NFL

Seahawks Rule Sam Darnold Out for Week 9 as Fans Call It a Silent Benching

Seattle ruled Sam Darnold out for Sunday against Arizona with a quad injury, and also revealed he cracked a rib on the second play of Monday's loss to Chicago. Drew Lock starts in his place.

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Motorsport

Direct-Drive vs Belt-Drive Sim Racing: Which Is Better?

Direct-drive wheels connect the motor to the shaft, while belt-drive systems smooth and reduce the force. Compare realism, noise, price and upgrade paths.

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