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Spencer Reaves returned to the team after an injury break of almost two months and immediately scored 19 points as the top scorer.
Spencer Reaves led the Syntainics MBC basketball players to an 89:72 (38:41) victory against Ratiopharm Ulm in his first appearance this season. After an injury break of almost two months, the shooting guard contributed 19 points to the success as top scorer. This means that the Weißenfelsers remain undefeated at home this season.
In addition, Jure Planinic (16), who also grabbed eleven rebounds, DeLonnie Hunt (15), Collin Welp (14) and Anthony Gaines (10) were able to score in double figures for the hosts. Michael Rataj, Jaylen Sims (15 each), Adam Atamna (12) and Armel Traore (10) scored best for Ulm.
Strong final quarter
The Weißenfels team slept through the opening phase and were behind 24:33 after 16 minutes. Shortly before the break, the Central Germans were ahead 38:36 (18th) and didn't let themselves be irritated by falling behind again.
In the final quarter (28:15) the MBC made an outstanding final spurt. The hosts were clearly superior to the Ulm team in terms of hit rate (49:42 percent) and rebounds (43:33).

Spain won the Nations League against the Czech Republic 3-1 and thus secured their third win in the third group game. Lamine Yamal and Rodri scored in the first half, Mikel Merino decided the game in the 89th minute. This means that Spain remains unbeaten in 41 international matches.

The English national football team defeated Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League. It is the worst defeat in Croatia's international history. The game took place in Rijeka in front of an unusual crowd of children and young people after UEFA imposed a ban on spectators due to racist insults against Croatian fans, although this was exempted for young spectators. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, with further goals scored by Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers.
SG Flensburg-Handewitt won its seventh game of the season against Frisch Auf Göppingen 32:27 and remains the only undefeated team in the handball Bundesliga. Simon Pytlick scored eight goals and was the best thrower. By changing the goalkeeper to Simon Möller, the defensive performance improved.

Zinédine Zidane has taken office as French national coach and is relying on a 4-3-3 formation in the first games as well as favorite positions for regular players like Kylian Mbappé.
A press conference by the Irish national football team was canceled after arguments with Israeli journalists. Topics included an incident on a Flydubai flight and allegations of racism against Irish players, which the FAI rejected.

The Irish national team's press conference ahead of the Nations League game against Israel in Serbia was canceled after an argument with Israeli journalists. Topics included political tensions and allegations regarding players' behavior.