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Franchise T20 cricket has completely transformed batting over the past decade, with players constantly redefining what is possible in the shortest format. From Chris Gayle’s unforgettable assault in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to Nicholas Pooran’s record-breaking heroics in Major League Cricket (MLC), batters have continued to push the limits of power-hitting. Pooran’s sensational century against Washington Freedom in MLC 2026 has now made him the second-fastest player to reach a hundred in franchise T20 cricket, joining an elite group of explosive batters who have produced some of the format’s greatest innings.Top 5 fastest centuries in franchise T20 cricket1. Chris…

The night of July 15, 2016, looked like any other Friday night. Vehicles filled the bridges over the Bosphorus Strait — returning home after a long workday, heading to Istanbul’s downtown clubs and bars, or fleeing the hot metropolis for a summer weekend — when two trucks loaded with soldiers ordered traffic to stop. No one could explain why (a counter-terrorism raid? a military maneuver?). Yet the image summoned all the ghosts of modern Turkish history.Because in a republic like Turkey’s, founded by a military officer, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk — who nonetheless hung up his uniform and urged his fellow…

Photo courtesy: Edmonton Elks. The Edmonton Elks will have two new starters in the trenches on Friday when they face off against the B.C. Lions. Centre David Beard (calf) and defensive tackle Jordan Williams (upper arm) have both been placed on the six-game injured list after being formally ruled out on Wednesday. On offence, veteran Mark Korte will step in as the snapper after losing the battle with Beard in training camp. The 30-year-old has played 125 career regular-season games as a member of the Redblacks and Elks. Rookie Chris Pashula will draw onto the roster as the sixth man.…

16/07/2026 – The Spanish platform is expanding its investment and commitment to drama by doubling the number of titles and introducing new collaboration modelsThe series Patagonia (© Andrés Larraín)The new series strategy at Movistar Plus  aims to build the strongest possible slate of drama by gradually increasing the number of titles, until it reaches an average of two new Spanish series premieres per month. This growth will be backed by increased investment over the coming years, as the company reinforces its commitment to Spanish audiovisual production. The goal is to reach 26 series a year within the next three years. This rise will…

by Regina Avalos, July 16, 2026CR: PETE DADDS / FOX. ©2026 FOX Media LLC. Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test has announced the 15 celebrities appearing on the upcoming fifth season. The new season will arrive in September. FOX revealed the following about season five: “The 15 Celebrity Recruits Entering Training Are: Matt Barnes, Alycia Baumgardner, Candace Cameron Bure, David Charvet, Brandi Glanville, Collin Gosselin, Oliver Hudson, LeSean McCoy, Maxim Naumov, Ruby Rose, George Santos, Hannah Stocking, Breana Tiesi, Alexia Umansky and Mauricio Umansky The fifth season of FOX’s ultimate celebrity social experiment, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, premieres Thursday, September…

Jania Meshell has officially put the rumors to rest by dropping some major news on the timeline! The influencer took to social media to share that she and NBA star Dejounte Murray are expecting another baby together. Fans quickly flooded the comments with congratulatory messages, and Dejounte added to the excitement by sharing an unexpected detail about their little one.Related: Jania Meshell Sets The Record Straight After Viral Photos Spark Pregnancy Rumors Online (VIDEO)Baby OTW! Jania Meshell & Dejounte Murray Are Expecting Another BabyOn Wednesday, Jania Meshell shared some exciting news with her followers. The influencer posted an Instagram carousel announcing…

When major disasters strike, Americans are routinely waiting weeks — or even months — to receive presidential approval for aid. And if they live in a state that didn’t support President Donald Trump, chances are greater that aid will be denied.Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others from states, tribes or territories seeking federal financial assistance following hurricanes, tornadoes, storms, floods and fires.Trump has taken longer on average to approve disaster requests than any other president, according to an Associated Press analysis of data dating…

Cristian Romero has hit back at Gary Neville’s criticism of Argentina’s central defensive partnership with Lisandro Martinez, saying he hopes he is never “that stupid” when his own playing career comes to an end. Former England defender Neville described Romero and Martinez as “the best, worst centre-half pairing in the world” ahead of Argentina’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England in Atlanta. The pair both picked up yellow cards during Wednesday’s heated encounter but also played key roles in limiting England to just two shots on target as Lionel Scaloni’s side booked their place in a second consecutive World…

Over the past few seasons, Tarik Skubal has been one of the best, if not the best, pitchers in the sport. Since 2023, Skubal has the second-lowest ERA among pitchers with at least 50 starts and ranks 9th in total strikeouts, despite having 13 fewer starts than every pitcher above him on that list. The two Cy Youngs are a culmination of his continued dominance, but now his upcoming free-agent decision looms large for the Detroit Tigers.Skubal is a Scott Boras client. If you know anything about Boras guys, it’s not common for any of them to take team-friendly deals…

TORONTO — Week 7 is here and with it CFL.ca’s Game Notes, full of information about players and this week’s matchups, including: Nathan Rourke is 7-0 against the Elks. Rourke has 96 total TDs (68 passing, 28 rushing) in his career. Tyson Philpot has 719 receiving yards through five games – the highest mark in league history. He is on pace for a league-record 2,588. Makai Polk’s last two games: 10 receptions, 196 yards and three TDs. Rookie Major Williams recorded a team-high seven tackles last week. He ranks second on the team in defensive tackles (24) and defensive plays…