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Socceroos’ Bos living the dream at boyhood club

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Feyenoord defender Jordy Bos is quickly emerging as one of the standout players among the Socceroos in Europe.

The young talent has been making waves while starring for his boyhood club, Feyenoord, under the guidance of renowned coach Robin van Persie.

Bos’s impressive performances have caught the attention of fans and analysts alike, highlighting his potential to become a key figure for both club and country.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/socceroos-bos-living-the-dream-at-boyhood-club-c-20278629

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PVL: ZUS triumphs even as PNVF withholds ITC approvals

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RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—On a day meant to showcase international talent, it was the locals who delivered the drama.

ZUS Coffee and Akari opened the PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday with thrilling five-set action at Ynares Center Montalban. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats, demonstrating the intense competition the league promises this season.

However, the game proceeded without their highly anticipated imports, who were sidelined by what the league hinted was a strategic move affecting the sport’s international players.

https://sports.inquirer.net/643313/pvl-zus-triumphs-even-as-pnvf-withholds-itc-approvals

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Varun Chakravarthy hails Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir

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By Parth Dhall | Oct 07, 2025 | 09:31 PM

**Varun Chakravarthy Praises Coach Gambhir for Instilling ‘Spartan Mentality’ in Team**

India’s top-ranked T20I bowler, Varun Chakravarthy, has lauded head coach Gautam Gambhir for fostering a “Spartan mentality” within the team. Under Gambhir’s guidance, Chakravarthy says there is “no option of losing,” and players are expected to give their absolute best on the field.

Chakravarthy, who has been in sublime form recently, credited both Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) for his international comeback after nearly a three-year hiatus from the Indian team.

### Support System: Gambhir and SKY Backed Me During My Absence

Reflecting on his return to the national side, Chakravarthy acknowledged the backing he received from Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav as a key wicket-taker. Speaking at the CEAT Cricket Rating Awards in Mumbai on Tuesday, he shared how their support was instrumental during his absence from international cricket.

“I was out of the team for more than three years, but I did have a consecutive good IPL. For them to recognize that and bring me into the team was great for me,” Chakravarthy said.

### Career Trajectory: From Debut to Comeback

Varun Chakravarthy first represented India in July 2021. However, following a subpar performance at the ICC T20 World Cup that year, he was dropped from the T20I side. After nearly three years away from international cricket, Chakravarthy was recalled in October 2025.

Since his return, the mystery spinner has become a regular member of India’s T20I squad and has also made his One Day International (ODI) debut. Earlier this year, he played a key role in helping India win the Champions Trophy.

### Areas for Improvement: Gambhir Wants Me to Boost ODI Chances

Despite missing out on India’s ODI squad for the recent Australia tour, Chakravarthy revealed that Gambhir has advised him to work on certain aspects to improve his chances in ODI cricket.

“Basically, the conversations were around bowling longer spells,” Chakravarthy explained. He also mentioned that Gambhir encouraged him to bat higher up the order in domestic cricket and to develop his batting skills further.

### Career Highlights: Stunning Numbers Since Comeback

Since making his T20I comeback, Chakravarthy has taken 38 wickets in 18 matches at an impressive average of 12.94, maintaining an economy rate of 7.23. He has claimed two five-wicket hauls in T20Is after returning to the team against England and South Africa.

By achieving these feats, Chakravarthy became just the third Indian bowler to record multiple five-wicket hauls in T20I cricket, joining the ranks of Kuldeep Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Overall, he boasts 40 wickets from 24 T20Is at an average of 15.60.

### Team Chemistry: Praising Kuldeep Yadav’s Impressive Run

Chakravarthy also praised fellow spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the 2025 T20 Asia Cup. “Kuldeep is definitely one of the most experienced bowlers right now in the pool of players that we have, and he has done amazingly well,” he said.

The two spinners complement each other effectively with their different bowling styles and varying speeds, adding depth and variety to India’s bowling attack.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/varun-chakravarthy-heaps-praise-on-gautam-gambhir/story

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Maharashtra Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate Advocates NCC Training In Schools To Foster Discipline, Leadership And Fitness

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**Maharashtra Sports Minister Advocates for NCC Training at School Level to Promote Discipline and Leadership**

*Mumbai:* Maharashtra Sports Minister Adv. Manikrao Kokate has directed that National Cadet Corps (NCC) training should be implemented at the school level to instill discipline, physical fitness, and leadership qualities among students.

### Promoting Patriotism, Sports, and Discipline

Speaking at a meeting on NCC, Scouts, and Guides held at the state ministry today, Minister Kokate emphasized that early exposure to such training would strengthen patriotism, discipline, and interest in sports among students.

School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse suggested submitting a proposal to the central government to initiate NCC training at the school level.

### Officers and Stakeholders Present

The meeting was attended by Commissioner Sheetal Teli, Director of Teachers Rahul Rekhawar, NCC Captain J. George, Assistant Director Milind Dixit, Deputy Director of Education Dr. Vandana Vahul, and Under Secretary of the School Education Department Aniruddha Kulkarni.

### Teacher Training and Sports Development

Minister Kokate stated that with the support of ex-servicemen, NCC students, and sports teachers, school teachers should be trained in sports and physical fitness activities.

He emphasized that compulsory sports training at an early age would foster physical fitness, self-discipline, and critical thinking.

Additionally, the Minister suggested developing strategies to encourage participation in international competitions like the Olympics and increasing the number of sports teachers.

Special incentives could be offered to outstanding athletes when recruiting them as teachers.

### Benefits of NCC and Scouts Programs

NCC training, he noted, is an effective tool to develop leadership skills, character, a spirit of service, and sportsmanship. It also prepares a disciplined youth force that can assist during national emergencies.

Through Scouts and Guides programs, students from rural, urban, and tribal areas are taught tolerance and ethical values.

### Current NCC Enrollment

According to information shared during the meeting, in the 2023-24 academic year, a total of 100,884 students were enrolled in NCC programs across schools and colleges in Maharashtra. This includes 61,328 students in the junior division and 39,502 in the senior division.

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https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-sports-minister-manikrao-kokate-advocates-ncc-training-in-schools-to-foster-discipline-leadership-and-fitness

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B.League: Dwight Ramos, Ray Parks go off in separate wins

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**Dwight Ramos Leads Levanga Hokkaido to First Win in 2025-26 B.League Season**

MANILA, Philippines—Dwight Ramos played a pivotal role as Levanga Hokkaido secured their first victory in the 2025-26 B.League season over the weekend.

Ramos exploded for 29 points, guiding Hokkaido to an 81-77 win over Nagoya on Sunday at the IG Arena. His versatile scoring and composure throughout the game were key factors in the team’s success.

In a recent tweet from Levanga Hokkaido, Ramos was hailed as the hero of the game:
“本日のヒーローは我らが #ドワイト・ラモス 🇵🇭✨終始多彩な得点と冷静さでチームを牽引し、本日29得点🤯
10/5(日) 名古屋戦 GAME2 見逃し配信📡”
(Translation: Today’s hero is our very own Dwight Ramos 🇵🇭✨ Leading the team with diverse scoring and calmness, scoring 29 points today.)

Fans can catch a replay of the game against Nagoya from October 5 (Sunday) here: [Watch replay](https://t.co/zFziWBpgsE).

READ: [B.League: Ex-NBA big man joins Dwight Ramos at Levanga](#)

Levanga Hokkaido supporters will surely look forward to more electrifying performances from Dwight Ramos as the season progresses.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643272/b-league-dwight-ramos-ray-parks-go-off-in-separate-wins

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Century stands for South Africa vs New Zealand in WODIs

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**Next Article: Century Stands for South Africa vs New Zealand in WODIs**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 07, 2025, 11:22 AM*

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Tazmin Brits and Sune Luus led South Africa Women to a comfortable six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The match was played at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Brits scored a brilliant century, smashing 101 runs off 98 balls, while Luus remained unbeaten with 83 runs off 114 balls. The duo stitched together a match-winning second-wicket partnership of 159 runs.

Here, we decode the century stands by South African pairs against New Zealand in WODI history.

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### #1 Lizelle Lee & Laura Wolvaardt – 163 runs in Auckland, 2020
Chasing a target of 260 in the 2020 Auckland encounter, South Africa got off to a flying start with openers Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt adding a brilliant 163 runs for the opening wicket. This remains South Africa’s highest WODI partnership against New Zealand for any wicket.

The partnership was finally broken when Lee was agonizingly dismissed for a run-a-ball 99. Wolvaardt remained unbeaten on 91 off 124 balls as South Africa won by seven wickets.

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### #2 Tazmin Brits & Sune Luus – 159 runs in Indore, 2025
Brits and Luus’s 159-run stand in the recent Indore game ranks second on this list. Chasing 232, South Africa lost opener and captain Laura Wolvaardt with just 26 runs on the board. Luus then joined Brits, and from there it was one-way traffic.

The New Zealand bowlers had no answers to Brits’ onslaught as she scored a fiery 101 off 98 balls. Luus remained unbeaten on 83 off 114 balls, guiding South Africa to a six-wicket victory.

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### #3 Nadine de Klerk & Chloe Tryon – 124 runs in Potchefstroom, 2023
In the 2023 Potchefstroom match, chasing 236, South Africa found themselves struggling at 111/5. Nadine de Klerk joined Chloe Tryon in the middle, and together the duo put together a valiant 124-run partnership for the sixth wicket.

Tryon played aggressively, smashing a sensational 71 runs off 58 balls before being dismissed. De Klerk remained unbeaten on 58 runs off 77 balls as the Proteas secured a four-wicket win.

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### #4 Marizanne Kapp & Laura Wolvaardt – 116* runs in Pietermaritzburg, 2023
Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp starred in South Africa’s win over New Zealand in the 2023 Pietermaritzburg WODI. Chasing 234, South Africa were at 141/3 when Kapp joined the well-set Wolvaardt.

The pair did not suffer any further casualties, recording an unbeaten 116-run partnership to take the hosts to victory. Wolvaardt impressed with a stunning 124 runs off 141 balls, while Kapp contributed a solid 45 off 49 balls.

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These century stands highlight some of the most memorable batting partnerships between South Africa and New Zealand in Women’s ODIs, showcasing the strength and resilience of South African women’s cricket over the years.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/100-plus-stands-vs-sa-w-vs-nz-w-in-odis-any-wicket/story

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Manish Sureshkumar, Vaishnavi Adkar Win Fenesta Nationals

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**Manish Sureshkumar and Vaishnavi Adkar Clinch Titles at Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship**

Tamil Nadu’s Manish Sureshkumar and Maharashtra’s Vaishnavi Adkar emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s singles events respectively at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship held here on Saturday.

**Men’s Singles Final**

In a two-hour battle, Manish Sureshkumar defeated Keerthivassan Suresh 6-4, 6-2, showcasing exceptional consistency and composure under pressure. Both players started aggressively, exchanging early service breaks to level the score at 1-1. Manish then broke Keerthivassan’s serve to take a 2-1 lead, which he consolidated to go 3-1.

Keerthivassan fought back, holding serve and breaking once more to lead 4-3. However, Manish elevated his game from that point, breaking serve again to clinch the first set. Riding the momentum into the second set, Manish maintained his rhythm, engaging in long rallies with precise groundstrokes and solid returns, eventually wrapping up the set 6-2 to claim the title.

**Women’s Singles Final**

Vaishnavi Adkar dominated the women’s singles final, overpowering Akanksha Nitture 6-1, 6-2. Vaishnavi started strong, breaking Akanksha’s serve early to gain a 2-0 lead. Although Akanksha briefly broke back, Vaishnavi quickly regained control with accurate shot-making to secure the first set comfortably.

The second set mirrored the first, with both players holding serve initially before Vaishnavi broke twice to surge ahead 5-1. Despite Akanksha managing a break back, Vaishnavi held her nerve, serving out confidently to seal both the set and the championship.

**Under-18 Category Highlights**

In the girls’ Under-18 singles final, Harshini N clinched a hard-fought victory against Snigdha Kanta, winning 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 in a match that lasted over three hours.

The boys’ Under-18 singles final saw Tavish Pahwa triumph over Hruthik Katakam 7-6 (2), 1-0, after Hruthik was forced to retire due to injury.

**Doubles Finals**

– *Men’s Doubles:* Nitin Kumar Sinha and Maan Kesharwani edged out the duo of Manish Sureshkumar and Abhinav Sanjeev in a thrilling contest, 6-4, 3-6, [10-5].

– *Women’s Doubles:* Akanksha Nitture paired with Soha Sadiq to secure a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory against Pooja Ingale and Yubrani Banerjee.

– *Boys’ Under-18 Doubles:* Vraj H. Gohil and Prakaash Sarran staged a comeback to beat Karan Thapa and Channamallikarjuna Yale 2-6, 7-5, [10-5].

– *Girls’ Under-18 Doubles:* Savitha Bhuvaneswaran and Aahan outclassed Akansha Ghosh and Deepshika V with a 6-3, 6-3 win to lift the title.

*Note: Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/manish-sureshkumar-vaishnavi-adkar-win-fenesta-nationals

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Chiefs vs. Jaguars Inactives Tonight: Who is out for NFL Week 5 MNF showdown?

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The Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) lock horns with the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season on Monday night. The game will commence at 8:15 p.m. ET from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.

Ahead of the Chiefs vs. Jaguars matchup, here’s a look at the inactive players on both teams.

### Who Are the Inactives for the Chiefs Tonight?

The Chiefs do not have any inactives for their matchup against the Jaguars. However, Kansas City has listed cornerback Kristian Fulton (ankle), wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder/ankle), and defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott (shoulder) as questionable.

### Who Are the Inactives for the Jaguars Tonight?

Yasir Abdullah, linebacker, is the only Jaguars player ruled out for the clash against the Chiefs. Abdullah did not practice in any of the three team sessions this week due to a hamstring injury. Jacksonville has also listed defensive end Travon Walker (wrist) and offensive tackle Wyatt Milum (knee) as questionable.

### How to Watch the Chiefs vs. Jaguars Week 5 Game on Monday Night Football

The Chiefs vs. Jaguars Week 5 game will be broadcast live on ESPN/ABC, with Joe Buck handling play-by-play duties and Troy Aikman providing analysis. Lisa Salters and Laura Routledge will serve as the sideline reporters for the contest.

The matchup can also be live-streamed on Fubo and NFL+.

#### Key Details for the Week 5 MNF Game

– **Date:** Monday, Oct. 6, 2025
– **Time:** 8:15 p.m. ET
– **TV Channel:** ESPN/ABC
– **Live Stream:** Fubo or NFL+
– **Venue:** EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida

The Chiefs appear to have picked up some momentum with back-to-back wins and will be relying on superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes to deliver the goods. Meanwhile, the Jaguars have also won their past two games and look like a well-oiled machine. Trevor Lawrence will lead Jacksonville’s offense on Monday night.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/chiefs-vs-jaguars-inactives-tonight-who-nfl-week-5-mnf-showdown

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Rio Ferdinand delivers verdict on Senne Lammens after watching him make debut in ‘graveyard’ role for Manchester United

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has shared his thoughts on Senne Lammens after the goalkeeper’s impressive debut against Sunderland. The Belgian, who joined Old Trafford from Royal Antwerp this summer, kept a clean sheet as Manchester United secured a vital 2-0 victory over the Black Cats on Saturday.

Lammens’ performance was widely praised by fans, who saw him as a breath of fresh air following the club’s recent struggles between the posts. Thanks to his confident start to life in England, Lammens is now expected to become the first-choice goalkeeper for Ruben Amorim’s side.

### Ferdinand Praises Lammens’ Debut

Speaking on his YouTube show, *Rio Ferdinand Presents*, the former Manchester United defender commented on Lammens’ impressive display. He highlighted the confidence the Belgian would have instilled in the Manchester United defenders.

“That [performance from Lammens] must instil so much confidence in the backline and then it spreads through the team,” Ferdinand said. “You know the feeling when a goalkeeper comes out and claims a ball into the box? That feeling of looking down at him when he’s on the floor and getting up and going, that’s my goalkeeper man. I don’t think United have been able to say that for a while because there’s been so many different mistakes and questionable decision-making. He just looked very, very secure.”

Ferdinand also shared how Lammens’ performance lived up to what Thibaut Courtois had told him about the young keeper. He noted that the goalkeeping position at Manchester United has often been a challenging place for many to thrive.

“Courtois left me a voice note a few weeks ago when we made the decision to sign him, and a lot of it was about him [Lammens] being a stable, steady keeper, huge talent, and massive potential,” Ferdinand added. “He looked exactly like what Courtois said in that voice note. By the way, Man United’s goalkeeping position has been a place that has been a graveyard for many players.”

### Lammens’ Record at Antwerp

Prior to joining Manchester United, Senne Lammens made 44 appearances across all competitions for Royal Antwerp last season, securing 10 clean sheets.

### What’s Next for Manchester United in the Premier League?

The win over Sunderland lifted Manchester United to 10th place in the Premier League table, with 10 points from seven games. After the upcoming international break, Ruben Amorim’s men face a tough challenge away at Liverpool’s Anfield.

Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool enter the game on the back of three consecutive defeats in all competitions, the latest being a loss against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Manchester United will look to capitalize on Liverpool’s recent dip in form, but a win is far from guaranteed in this fiercely contested derby.

Liverpool and Manchester United will go head-to-head on October 19, battling fiercely to secure maximum points in one of English football’s most iconic fixtures.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-rio-ferdinand-delivers-verdict-senne-lammens-watching-make-debut-graveyard-role-manchester-united

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Police chief says he gets the outrage after Terence Crawford incident

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OMAHA, Nebraska — The police chief of Nebraska’s largest city acknowledged Friday that police nationwide are more likely to pull Black people out of their cars at gunpoint than other racial groups.

This statement comes as Omaha grapples with growing outrage over champion boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford being ordered out of his car at gunpoint only hours after the incident.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643213/police-chief-says-he-gets-the-outrage-after-terence-crawford-incident