{
  "id": 7275305,
  "title": "India win Asia Cup, Antonelli dominant in Madrid, City win derby: Winners and losers from the weekend in sport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/india-win-asia-cup-antonelli-dominant-in-madrid-city-win-derby",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:16:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/india-win-asia-cup-antonelli-dominant-in-madrid-city-win-derby-winners-and-losers-from-the-weekend-in-sport-1.500673724"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's women's cricket team claimed their eighth Women's Asia Cup title, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in an impressive display of skill and teamwork. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma played a crucial 129-run opening partnership, helping India post 183-5, while their bowlers took control of the chase, dismissing Sri Lanka for just 111.\n\nMeanwhile, in the world of Formula 1, Italian driver Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth win of the season at the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix. Antonelli capitalized on a perfectly timed Virtual Safety Car pit stop to extend his championship lead to 81 points after 14 rounds. With George Russell finishing fifth, Antonelli's margin at the top of the standings has widened significantly.\n\nIn tennis, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina claimed her first US Open title, defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final. Rybakina's powerful display saw her win 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the rankings. This victory marks Rybakina's rise to world No. 1 and solidifies her position as one of the leading forces in women's tennis.\n\nLast but not least, Manchester United suffered a controversial 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in their derby match. The decisive goal, scored by Erling Haaland, was initially disallowed due to an offside call that VAR should have reviewed. Despite the controversy, United's defeat has added to their difficult start in the Premier League, leaving them with mounting pressure and questions about their performance.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Perhaps the most exciting weekend of sport since we started this season! Big wins, even bigger losses and lots of controversy, we’re here to unfold it all for you. Here is Gulf News’ winners and losers a weekend packed with action. Winners India Women Cricket: India produced a dominant display to defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs and claim a record-extending eighth Women’s Asia Cup title in…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "‘We can’t receive the [Asia Cup] trophy from him’: BCCI secretary reveals India Women’s decision to snub Mohsin Naqvi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/we-cant-receive-the-asia-cup-trophy-from-him-bcci-secretary-reveals",
        "published": "2026-09-14T05:12:35.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}