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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have both advanced in their cricket tournament after their match was abandoned without a ball bowled, with persistent rain washing out play for the second time in the competition. The abandonment means both teams progress despite the weather denying fans any action on the field.

Bangladesh have advanced to the semi-finals of the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games in China without having to play their scheduled quarter-final, advancing by walkover after their opponents failed to field a side. The unusual route to the last four has drawn attention in Bangladesh, where cricket fans are following the team's push for a gold medal.

India have advanced to the semi-finals of the men's cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026 after their quarter-final against Afghanistan was washed out. With no play possible, India progressed on seeding as the higher-ranked side in the fixture. Fans are debating the rain-rule progression, with some arguing knockout matches should have reserve days to decide ties on the field.

A nor'easter is moving into the northeastern United States, and meteorologists are providing live coverage with storm chasers in the field on September 26. AccuWeather is streaming continuous reporting on the storm's path, wind and coastal impacts, drawing a large live audience following the system's progress in real time.

India's men's cricket team has advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games after their quarter-final match against Afghanistan was abandoned. With no result possible on the field, tournament standings or seedings decided the progression, sending India through. The outcome means India remain in contention for a medal at the Games, with their semi-final opponents still to be confirmed.

Cerebras Systems CEO Andrew Feldman is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 about whether AI models can continue scaling at their current pace. The session tackles a central question for the AI industry: whether gains in compute, chips and training methods can keep driving progress or whether the field is approaching physical and economic limits. Feldman's company builds wafer-scale chips aimed directly at accelerating large AI workloads, making him a notable voice on the debate.

The Sox beat their opponent 6–3 in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series, putting them one win from the ALDS. Game 2 is a win-or-go-home matchup tonight at 5pm ET, airing on Peacock and NBCSN, with Burke facing Brown. The winner advances to face Cleveland in ALDS Game 1 on Saturday at Progressive Field.

The ICC has detailed how the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup will work, with the tournament expanding to 14 teams. Outlets are breaking down the new format, explaining how the enlarged field will be split and how teams will progress to the knockout stages ahead of the event in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Manufacturing Digital has published a ranked list of the top 10 humanoid robots, highlighting the machines leading the field in robotics development. The roundup comes as companies worldwide race to deploy humanoid robots in manufacturing, logistics and service roles, with advances in AI driving rapid progress.

Italian tennis players Lucia Bronzetti and Luca/cocktail — correction: Bronzetti and Matilde Stefanini are both entered in the WTA tournament in Adana, Turkey, in 2026. Italian sports coverage is reporting the draw and their opening matches, drawing attention from Italian tennis fans following the two players' progress on tour.

Mathematician Tristan Buckmaster gives an interview with Numberphile about the Navier-Stokes equations, one of the Clay Millennium Prize problems. The conversation covers progress on understanding fluid equation regularity, an area where Buckmaster has published notable work. Mathematicians on Mathstodon are sharing the video, sparking discussion about the long-standing open problem and recent advances in the field.

Wilson beat Twin Valley in a high school field hockey game, according to a Reading Eagle sports roundup covering Berks County competition for September 29. The roundup also recaps the day's other local high school sports results from across the region, giving readers a snapshot of standings and key performances in area athletics.

The White Sox and Astros open their Wild Card series tonight at 5pm ET, broadcast on Peacock and NBCSN. Cleveland, holding the No. 2 bye, waits in the ALDS and will host Game 1 at Progressive Field on Saturday, October 3 against whichever team advances. Fans are debating whether to root for an upset or look ahead to October baseball at home.

Klay Thompson, now with the Miami Heat, is chasing Ray Allen's spot on the NBA's all-time three-point field goal list. Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in league history, is within reach of passing Allen, and the milestone is drawing attention as the season progresses.