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In a historic turn of events, Manchester United clinched a 2-1 victory against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, marking their first win at the iconic stadium in nearly a decade. This triumph also handed Liverpool their fourth consecutive defeat, a feat not seen in 11 years. Harry Maguire’s decisive 84th-minute header sealed the win, propelling United to their first back-to-back Premier League victories under manager Ruben Amorim. The match began dramatically, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring just 61 seconds into the game, only for Cody Gakpo to equalize late in the second half. However, defensive lapses allowed Maguire to capitalize on a Bruno Fernandes cross, securing the three points for United. Liverpool, now four points behind league leaders Arsenal, continues to grapple with squad integration issues despite a £450 million spending spree in the transfer market. The loss further complicates their pursuit of a record 21st English top-flight title, while United’s resurgence eases pressure on Amorim, who celebrated his most significant win in nearly a year at the helm.

NBA icon Kevin Durant has inked a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, as confirmed by multiple sources on Sunday. The 37-year-old forward, a two-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, will now hold the record for the highest career earnings in NBA history, surpassing LeBron James’s $583.9 million with a staggering $598.2 million.

In a gripping encounter at Indore, England clinched a narrow four-run victory against India in the Women’s World Cup, securing their place in the semi-finals. The match, held on Sunday, saw England post a challenging total of 288-8, largely thanks to a stellar century by Heather Knight. Despite India’s strong position, needing just 62 runs from the final 10 overs with seven wickets remaining, a series of dismissals turned the tide in England’s favor. Smriti Mandhana’s departure marked the beginning of India’s collapse, followed by quick exits of Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma, leaving the tailenders with an insurmountable task. Knight’s 109 off 91 balls, adorned with 15 fours and a six, was pivotal in England’s innings. The openers provided a brisk start, and Knight’s partnership with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt added 113 runs. However, Knight’s run-out led to a slowdown, with India conceding only 74 runs in the last 10 overs. Deepti Sharma emerged as India’s standout bowler, claiming four wickets. This defeat leaves India in a precarious position, with their next match against New Zealand being a must-win to keep their semi-final hopes alive. England, on the other hand, has been dominant, securing their semi-final spot with two games to spare, sitting second on the table with nine points, closely trailing defending champions Australia.

In a stunning display of football prowess, Mason Greenwood netted four goals to lead Marseille to a commanding 6-2 victory over Le Havre, catapulting them to the top of the Ligue 1 table. The match, held at the Velodrome, saw Marseille overcome an early setback to dominate their opponents with a relentless attacking performance. Meanwhile, Nice secured a decisive win against Lyon, showcasing their clinical finishing in another key fixture of the weekend.