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

**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

Century stands for South Africa vs New Zealand in WODIs

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

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.

### #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.

### #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.

### #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.

### #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.

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

Manish Sureshkumar, Vaishnavi Adkar Win Fenesta Nationals

**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

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

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

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

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

Police chief says he gets the outrage after Terence Crawford incident

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

PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss

MANILA, Philippines – Sonny Estil had a solid PBA debut for Barangay Ginebra, despite the nerves of playing on the ultimate stage of his career.

However, his promising start was dampened by a dismal team performance that eventually led to an 80-73 loss against the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

READ: PBA: Magnolia turns back Ginebra in LA

https://sports.inquirer.net/643188/pba-sonny-estil-has-strong-debut-in-ginebra-loss

F1: Norris-Piastri clash overshadows McLaren title win

The feisty relationship between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris came to a head at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, overshadowing McLaren clinching their second consecutive Constructors’ World Championship.

Piastri was left fuming after Norris made a superb start from fifth on the grid and forced his way past in the opening complex.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643175/f1-norris-piastri-clash-overshadows-mclaren-title-win

Women’s World Cup 2025, England vs Bangladesh: Preview and stats

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is heating up as the tournament progresses.

In an exciting clash, England Women are set to take on Bangladesh Women in the eighth match of the competition.

Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as both teams look to make their mark in this prestigious event. Stay tuned for live updates and comprehensive coverage of the match.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/england-vs-bangladesh-women-s-world-cup-preview/story

Hikaru Nakamura’s gesture after defeating Gukesh sparks debate: Details here

**Hikaru Nakamura’s Gesture After Defeating Gukesh Sparks Debate**

*By Gaurav Tripathi | October 06, 2025, 2:08 PM*

**What’s the Story?**

Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh’s defeat against Hikaru Nakamura at the ‘Checkmate: USA vs India’ exhibition event has sparked a major controversy. After winning the final game, Nakamura threw Gukesh’s king piece into the crowd—a gesture many deemed disrespectful both to the game of chess and to Gukesh himself. However, others defended the act as a refreshing and entertaining break from chess’s traditionally reserved image.

**Event Details**

It’s important to note that the ‘Checkmate: USA vs India’ event was not a FIDE-sanctioned tournament, but rather an exhibition designed to attract new audiences through quirky adaptations to the traditional chess format. Unlike standard chess matches, players were introduced with WWE-style announcements and encouraged to cheer or jeer before a live audience, breaking the customary silence typically observed during competitive chess.

**Pre-Planned Celebration**

Nakamura’s controversial move was not spontaneous but part of a pre-planned celebration agreed upon before the match. Organizers discussed the celebratory gesture with all participants and encouraged them to express themselves candidly. YouTuber Levy Rozman, who also took part in the exhibition by defeating ChessBase India’s Sagar Shah, revealed that Nakamura’s action was in line with what the organizers requested. Nakamura even explained his intent privately to Gukesh afterward.

**Community Response**

The chess community’s reactions were mixed. Chess streamer Jules Gambit, a co-host of the event, defended Nakamura on social media, emphasizing that all players were instructed to have fun after a win. She argued it is unfair to judge Nakamura’s gesture by traditional chess standards given the experimental nature of the event.

Despite some backlash, notable chess figures, including Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri, publicly supported Nakamura’s decision, seeing it as a lighthearted and creative aspect of this unconventional exhibition.

**Rivalries Reignited**

However, the incident reignited old rivalries and tensions. Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik criticized Nakamura’s celebration, labeling it a “degradation” of the sport. FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky also condemned Nakamura’s actions, accusing him of disrespecting the world champion’s title. Event organizers responded to these criticisms by highlighting the nature and spirit of the exhibition.

**Conclusion**

While the gesture stirred controversy, many players and fans sympathized with Nakamura’s intent, understanding that it was meant purely for entertainment and to challenge traditional perceptions of chess.

**Watch the Viral Clip Here!**
*Check out the moment that set the chess world buzzing on Twitter.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/hikaru-nakamura-tossing-gukesh-s-king-sparks-storm-in-chess-world/story