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Amir Jangoo joined Brian Lara and Chris Gayle in the record books after becoming only the third West Indies batter to score a double century in a Test match against Sri Lanka. The milestone came during the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.The 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, playing only his second Test for the West Indies, reached his maiden double hundred while batting at No. 4. He needed 342 balls to get to the landmark and completed the double century with a single off the first ball of the 142nd over, bowled by Sonal Dinusha.Jangoo had earlier scored a century on his ODI debut for the West Indies, and his latest knock has now added another milestone to his international career.Brian Lara was the first West Indies batter to score a double century against Sri Lanka in Test cricket. He made 221 from 354 balls during the Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from November 29 to December 3, 2001.Lara added another double century against Sri Lanka in June 2003 at Gros Islet, St. Lucia, scoring 209 from 360 balls in the first innings.Chris Gayle later produced one of the highest scores in Test cricket against Sri Lanka when he made 333 from 437 balls at Galle in November 2010.Gayle's 333 remains the highest individual score in a Test against Sri Lanka. Apart from Gayle, only Pakistan's Younis Khan has scored a triple century against Sri Lanka in Test cricket. The former Pakistan captain made 313 from 568 balls during the Test at the National Stadium in Karachi from February 21 to 25, 2009.Jangoo's innings also helped the West Indies build a strong position in the match. He and captain Roston Chase shared the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Test cricket before the hosts declared their first innings on 626 for 9, taking a lead of 318 runs over Sri Lanka on the third day.Sri Lanka had to negotiate four overs before stumps on Day 3. They lost opener Pathum Nissanka in the second over and ended the day on 15 for 1, still trailing by 303 runs. Kasun Rajitha was unbeaten on 4, while Nishan Madushka remained not out on 2.

The Los Angeles Dodgers responded to a six-run loss to the San Diego Padres with an emphatic statement. Following said 7-1 loss to San Diego on Friday night, Los Angeles put 15 runs on the board in a 12-run win (15-3) over its National League West rival on Saturday night. Here's the Dodgers' overpowering offensive showing by the numbers: 0A: Up 15-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sent infielder Miguel Rojas to the mound to finish the game. He proceeded to pitch a one-to-three inning. 0B: Ironically, the Dodgers' offense had five scoreless frames. 3A: The number of players who hit home runs for Los Angeles: right fielder Kyle Tucker, catcher Dalton Rushing and shortstop Mookie Betts. All three of the Dodgers' home runs came in the top of the sixth. 3B: Tucker, Betts and Tommy Edman each drove in at least three runs. 3C: Tucker and first baseman Freddie Freeman each had three hits. 4A: Six players logged four total bases: Tucker, Edman, Freeman, Betts, third baseman Max Muncy and Rushing. 4B: The number of runs the Dodgers scored in the top of the eighth. 4C: Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages reached base four times: two hits and two walks. 5: Los Angeles has won 23 games by at least five runs this season, which leads MLB. 6A: The number of Los Angeles players who had multiple hits. 6B: The number of runs the Dodgers drove in with two outs. 8: The number of extra-base hits they had (three home runs, three doubles and two triples). 9A: The game was tied at 1-all entering the sixth inning. Then, the Dodgers had a nine-run inning for the third time this season, which is the second-most times a team has done so in a single season in franchise history, according to MLB.com; the Brooklyn Dodgers had four nine-run innings in both 1890 and 1943. 9B: Moreover, the Dodgers' nine-run inning marked the most runs they've scored in a game at San Diego since June 28, 1969 (they scored 10 runs in the third inning), according to MLB.com. The 1969 season was the Padres' first in the sport. 9C: The number of Los Angeles players who recorded a hit. 9D: The Padres had catcher Rodolfo Durn pitch the top of the ninth, with him giving up one run and two hits. Durn actually got the first two batters out in the inning before surrendering a double and an RBI single. 10: The Dodgers have tallied double-digit runs in 13 of their 83 games. 15: The Dodgers' 15 runs scored tied their season high (they plated 15 runs on the road against the Los Angeles Angels on May 16 and at home against the Colorado Rockies on May 26). 17: The number of hits they amassed. 412: Two-way superstar and four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani finished the night 2 for 5 with two runs scored. His on-base percentage now stands at .412, which leads the NL.

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Fiorentina eye move for Juventus outcast ZhegrovaEdon Zhegrova could be on his way out of Juventus this summer, with Fiorentina reportedly emerging as a potential destination for the winger.The Kosovo international, who holds Albanian citizenship, arrived in Turin from Lille last year with high hopes but struggled to make the desired impact in his first season in Italy.According to La Nazione, via CalcioMercato.it, his departure now looks increasingly likely.TURIN, ITALY FEBRUARY 25: Edon Zhegrova of Juventus FC controls the ball against Ismail Jakobs of Galatasaray during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)Fiorentina ready to make their move after difficult first year at Juventus for ZhegrovaThe Viola are said to be monitoring the 27-year-old closely and could soon table a first official offer to the Old Lady.Zhegrova cost the Bianconeri in the region of 15 million and is tied to a contract until 2030 worth 2.5 million net per season, terms that are reportedly well within Fiorentinas reach.That financial picture is central to the moves feasibility, with the report suggesting Fiorentina are prepared to press ahead and test the Bianconeri resolve in the coming days.For Juventus, offloading a player who failed to settle would represent a chance to reshape their attacking options, while Fiorentina would be gambling on reviving a talent who shone in Ligue 1 before his move to Serie A.

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