Champions Oklahoma City Thunder kick off the 2025-26 NBA season against the Houston Rockets, who debut a historic tall starting lineup led by Kevin Durant.

Arsenal look to extend their unbeaten Champions League run as they host Atlético Madrid, rekindling their rivalry and pitting Mikel Arteta against Diego Simeone for the first time.

Senegalese footballer Cheikh Touré was found dead in Ghana after being lured by fake football scouts. Authorities in both countries have launched a joint investigation.

Morocco’s U20 team defeated Argentina 2–0 to win their first-ever FIFA U20 World Cup, with Yassir Zabiri scoring twice and Othmane Maamma winning the Golden Ball.