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What is a Category 5 storm?

Scientists rank hurricanes from one to five on what is called the SaffirSimpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Category 5 storms have sustained winds of at least 252 kilometres per hour. In addition to devastating winds, Category 5 storms unleash catastrophic storm surge — tsunami-like flooding — when they make landfall. Hurricane

Zhang wins China’s first UFC title

SHENZHEN (China): Zhang Weili thrilled a Chinese home crowd with an upset knockout of UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade that took just 41 seconds Saturday, making her China’s first champion in the world’s biggest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion. The experienced Andrade, who came into the fight tied for the

RM2 million to settle salary, arrears for six teams

KUALA LUMPUR: The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and the Malaysian Football League (MFL) made payments totalling RM2,458,970.20 on Aug 29 and 30 to settle the salary arrears of players and officials of six Malaysian League teams. FAM secretary-general Stuart Ramalingam said the financial source to pay the salary arrears

Anthoine Hubert dies after F2 crash

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium): Motor racing prospect Anthoine Hubert was killed on Saturday by a horrific high-speed crash just minutes into the Formula Two race held before this weekend’s F1 Belgian Grand Prix, the FIA announced. Hubert, who was considered a serious talent by Renault’s F1 set up, died aged 22 following

Leclerc claims pole for Ferrari

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium): Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix with a dazzling lap in a dramatic qualifying session on Saturday as Ferrari delivered a dominant front row lockout. The Monegasque, who was quickest in two of the three practice sessions and is seeking his maiden victory in

Ferrari speed advantage at Belgian GP ‘ridiculous’

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium): Toto Wolff was blown away by Ferrari’s speed advantage over his Mercedes Formula One team on Saturday after Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel secured a front row lockout for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix. Leclerc grabbed his third pole of the year with a lap that was seven-tenths of

NextGen is here, Andreescu warns

NEW YORK: Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu met US teen sensation Coco Gauff for the first time Saturday while practicing at the US Open and took confidence a new generation’s time has come. “I told her congrats on all the success,” Andreescu said. “Keep killing it. NextGen is here.” The 19-year-old

Osaka thrashes tearful Gauff

NEW YORK: Defending champion Naomi Osaka consoled a tearful Coco Gauff after a crushing US Open victory Saturday in a showdown billed as “the future of women’s tennis” while Rafael Nadal cruised into the last 16. World number one Osaka overpowered 15-year-old Gauff 6-3, 6-0 in 65 minutes to keep

Koulibaly hands Juve win in seven-goal Napoli thriller

MILAN: Kalidou Koulibaly handed Juventus a dramatic win on Saturday with a last-gasp own goal that consigned Napoli to a painful 4-3 Serie A defeat after his side had battled back from three goals down to level the scores. The Senegal international shanked in Paulo Dybala’s freekick under no pressure

Barca pegged back by Osasuna despite Fati heroics

PAMPLONA (Spain): Ansu Fati became the third youngest player to score in La Liga on Saturday but the 16-year-old could not rescue Barcelona from being held to a 2-2 draw away at newlypromoted Osasuna. Fati equalised five minutes after coming on at half-time and Barca looked likely to complete the