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VIDEO SHOWS: MUSLIM FEMALE SOCCER PLAYER IN HIJAB TRAINING AND PLAYING / SOUNDBITES ON CHALLENGES OF PLAYING IN RELIGIOUS DRESS / MOSQUE SCENES / TEAM PLAYING AT A YOUTH TOURNAMENT. SHOWS: ILORIN, NIGERIA (AUGUST 30, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) 1. VARIOUS OF MARYAM MUHAMMED WEARING HER HIJAB 2. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED LACING HER BOOTS 3. DRONE VIEW OF SCHOOL SOCCER PITCH (MUTE) 4. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED PLAYING SOCCER WITH TEAM 5. MUHAMMED WALKING OUT OF THE SOCCER PITCH 6. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED WASHING HER SOCCER BOOTS AT HOME 7. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SOCCER PLAYER, MARYAM MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’Some members of the community…they will just see me and say unfortunate fellow, where are you going to, you are supposed to be helping them at home with house chores or go to where you will be learning some handwork, so where are you going to, what are you doing there, you have nothing to do there, at the end of the day nothing will happen, you will just come back. They will just be telling me that I will not be able to achieve anything from that thing that I am doing which I believe I will achieve something big,’’ 8. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED AND HER TEAMMATES JOGGING 9. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SOCCER PLAYER, MARYAM MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’Sometimes it will feel like I want to open the hijab but I don’t need to because I must not expose my hair I have to cover my hair all the time as a good Muslim, and leggings as well…it is not convenient to wear leggings because of that same heat.’’ ILORIN, NIGERIA (SEPTEMBER 26, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) 9. DRONE VIEW SHOWING THE MOSQUE AND ACTIVITIES AROUND (MUTE) 10. NAME ON MOSQUE BUILDING READING (English): ‘’SHEIKH SULU GAMBARI GATE’’ 11. WOMEN PRAYING 12. WOMEN IN HIJAB CHATTING AFTER PRAYERS 13. ROAD / CARS AND PEOPLE PASSING 14. GIRLS IN HIJAB ILORIN, NIGERIA (AUGUST 30, 2025 (REUTERS – Access all) 15. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED’S MOTHER LOOKING AT HER MEDAL 16. (SOUNDBITE) (English) MARYAM MUHAMMED’S MOTHER, KEHINDE MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’So many people discouraged me that how can you leave a daughter, a small girl like this, but to me I do respect my children’s decision to whatever they want to do, all I need to do is to support them and keep on praying for them.’’ 17. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED’S TEAMMATES MASSAGING HER FOOT 18. (SOUNDBITE) (English) MARYAM MUHAMMED’S MOTHER, KEHINDE MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’I still make sure that any type of colour of their jersey, I will make the hijab for her because I don’t like her to expose her body as a lady. Sometimes I do counsel her that this is the normal way she is supposed to be dressed as a Muslim.’’ 19. DRONE MOVING THROUGH THE GOAL POST TO GIRLS TRAINING (MUTE) 20. VARIOUS OF GIRLS TRAINING 21. COACH MUYHIDEEN ABDULWAHAB WALKING ACROSS THE FIELD WITH CONE 22. (SOUNDBITE) (English) COACH, MODEL QUEENS FOOTBALL ACADEMY, MUYHIDEEN ABDULWAHAB, SAYING:      ‘’The use of hijab is being approved, the use of the long inner trousers so that the various parts of their bodies will not show, despite the fact that we provide them with evidence, we still have some that it is a no for them.’’ 23. VARIOUS OF BASHIRAT OMOTOSHO HELPING HER MOTHER TO FRY AND SELL YEASTED DOUGH SNACKS LOCALLY CALLED PUFF-PUFF 24. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SOCCER PLAYER, BASHIRAT OMOTOSHO, SAYING:      ‘’Sometimes my teammates will have to go for a road walk, they will meet me here, but I don’t have a choice, I cannot leave my mother alone because this is where I am getting my money…everything, so sometimes training will be in the morning and I will not be able to go.’’ 25. VARIOUS OF BASHIRAT’S MOTHER SCOOPING DOUGH INTO POT OF HOT OIL 26. (SOUNDBITE) (Yoruba) BASHIRAT’S MOTHER, TITILAYO OMOTOSHO, SAYING:      "Seeing other Muslim girls succeed, like Asisat, encouraged us to let her play," ILORIN, NIGERIA (AUGUST 29, 2025 (REUTERS – Access all) 27. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED AND TEAM PLAYING FINALS AT A YOUTH TOURNAMENT 28. VARIOUS OF SPECTATORS 29. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED AND TEAM POSING FOR PHOTOS ILORIN, NIGERIA (AUGUST 30, 2025 (REUTERS – Access all) 30. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SOCCER PLAYER, MARYAM MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’I really love this thing (soccer) and I have passion for it, and since my parents support me, I don’t have any…there is nothing stopping me, so I have to pursue my dreams because football is my dream’’ 31. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED IN HER SITTING ROOM, WATCHING HER HERO – SPANISH SOCCER PLAYER SERGIO BUSQUETS ON A PHONE STORY:    When Maryam Muhammed laces up her boots and heads to soccer training at a local school in Ilorin, central Nigeria, she has to overcome the sweltering heat made worse by her hijab and leggings as well as scorn from some in the local community.     In central Nigeria's Muslim-majority state of Kwara, where religious traditions shape daily life, a group of girls are challenging cultural norms by playing soccer.     They've embraced the game's team spirit, competitive thrill, plus the highs and lows of winning and losing, all whilst trying to ignore the disapproval of those who consider it unsuitable for women who choose to dress modestly.     Muhammed, 17, regularly hears taunts as she walks to her training sessions with the Model Queens Football Academy.     "They tell me I won't achieve anything. But I believe I will achieve something big," she said.       Despite the discomfort, it is important to her to cover up when she plays rather than wear shorts and a t-shirt.     "Sometimes it feels like I want to open the hijab, but I must not expose my hair," she said. "I have to put it on as a good Muslim."     Hijabs, which cover the head and neck, were barred by soccer's world governing body FIFA on safety grounds in 2007, a move which led to the Iranian women's team being banned from a qualifying match for the 2012 Olympics. The ban was relaxed in 2012, and the hijab fully permitted in 2014.     Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco became the first player to wear a hijab at a senior women's tournament in 2023.     Muhammed's mother, Kehinde Muhammed, has faced criticism for allowing her daughter to play. "So many people discouraged me," she said. "But I respect my children's decisions. I support her and keep praying for her."     She sews hijabs to match team jerseys. "I counsel her that this is the normal way you're supposed to be dressed as a Muslim," she said.     Model Queens coach Muyhideen Abdulwahab is trying to change perceptions. "We go out to meet parents, to tell them there are laws in place for modest dressing," he said. "Despite that, some still say no."     Team member Bashirat Omotosho, 19, is passionate about the sport but cannot always attend training because she has to help her mother sell puff puff, a fried dough snack, at a roadside stall in order for the family to make enough money.     Sometimes the team jog past the stall as part of their training, which is frustrating for her.     "Training is often in the morning, but I have to be here," she said, handing snacks to customers. "I can't leave my mum – this is how I earn money."     Her mother, Titilayo Omotosho, was initially hostile to the teenager's sporting ambition.     "Why would a lady choose football?" she asked.     But after her husband gave his blessing, the mother relented. "Seeing other Muslim girls succeed, like Asisat, encouraged us to let her play," she said, referring to Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala, the record six-time African Women's Footballer of the Year. Oshoala, who does not wear a hijab on the pitch, comes from Lagos, in southwest Nigeria, where Islam is less conservative.     On August 29, Muhammed captained the Model Queens in a youth tournament final. They lost. At the whistle, she high-fived teammates and cheered as they received runners-up medals. Later, alone in her room, she broke down in tears over the defeat.     But the support of he…

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VIDEO SHOWS: MUSLIM FEMALE SOCCER PLAYER IN HIJAB TRAINING AND PLAYING / SOUNDBITES ON CHALLENGES OF PLAYING IN RELIGIOUS DRESS / MOSQUE SCENES / TEAM PLAYING AT A YOUTH TOURNAMENT. SHOWS: ILORIN, NIGERIA (AUGUST 30, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) 1. VARIOUS OF MARYAM MUHAMMED WEARING HER HIJAB 2. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED LACING HER BOOTS 3. DRONE VIEW OF SCHOOL SOCCER PITCH (MUTE) 4. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED PLAYING SOCCER WITH TEAM 5. MUHAMMED WALKING OUT OF THE SOCCER PITCH 6. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED WASHING HER SOCCER BOOTS AT HOME 7. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SOCCER PLAYER, MARYAM MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’Some members of the community…they will just see me and say unfortunate fellow, where are you going to, you are supposed to be helping them at home with house chores or go to where you will be learning some handwork, so where are you going to, what are you doing there, you have nothing to do there, at the end of the day nothing will happen, you will just come back. They will just be telling me that I will not be able to achieve anything from that thing that I am doing which I believe I will achieve something big,’’ 8. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED AND HER TEAMMATES JOGGING 9. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SOCCER PLAYER, MARYAM MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’Sometimes it will feel like I want to open the hijab but I don’t need to because I must not expose my hair I have to cover my hair all the time as a good Muslim, and leggings as well…it is not convenient to wear leggings because of that same heat.’’ ILORIN, NIGERIA (SEPTEMBER 26, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) 9. DRONE VIEW SHOWING THE MOSQUE AND ACTIVITIES AROUND (MUTE) 10. NAME ON MOSQUE BUILDING READING (English): ‘’SHEIKH SULU GAMBARI GATE’’ 11. WOMEN PRAYING 12. WOMEN IN HIJAB CHATTING AFTER PRAYERS 13. ROAD / CARS AND PEOPLE PASSING 14. GIRLS IN HIJAB ILORIN, NIGERIA (AUGUST 30, 2025 (REUTERS – Access all) 15. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED’S MOTHER LOOKING AT HER MEDAL 16. (SOUNDBITE) (English) MARYAM MUHAMMED’S MOTHER, KEHINDE MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’So many people discouraged me that how can you leave a daughter, a small girl like this, but to me I do respect my children’s decision to whatever they want to do, all I need to do is to support them and keep on praying for them.’’ 17. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED’S TEAMMATES MASSAGING HER FOOT 18. (SOUNDBITE) (English) MARYAM MUHAMMED’S MOTHER, KEHINDE MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’I still make sure that any type of colour of their jersey, I will make the hijab for her because I don’t like her to expose her body as a lady. Sometimes I do counsel her that this is the normal way she is supposed to be dressed as a Muslim.’’ 19. DRONE MOVING THROUGH THE GOAL POST TO GIRLS TRAINING (MUTE) 20. VARIOUS OF GIRLS TRAINING 21. COACH MUYHIDEEN ABDULWAHAB WALKING ACROSS THE FIELD WITH CONE 22. (SOUNDBITE) (English) COACH, MODEL QUEENS FOOTBALL ACADEMY, MUYHIDEEN ABDULWAHAB, SAYING:      ‘’The use of hijab is being approved, the use of the long inner trousers so that the various parts of their bodies will not show, despite the fact that we provide them with evidence, we still have some that it is a no for them.’’ 23. VARIOUS OF BASHIRAT OMOTOSHO HELPING HER MOTHER TO FRY AND SELL YEASTED DOUGH SNACKS LOCALLY CALLED PUFF-PUFF 24. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SOCCER PLAYER, BASHIRAT OMOTOSHO, SAYING:      ‘’Sometimes my teammates will have to go for a road walk, they will meet me here, but I don’t have a choice, I cannot leave my mother alone because this is where I am getting my money…everything, so sometimes training will be in the morning and I will not be able to go.’’ 25. VARIOUS OF BASHIRAT’S MOTHER SCOOPING DOUGH INTO POT OF HOT OIL 26. (SOUNDBITE) (Yoruba) BASHIRAT’S MOTHER, TITILAYO OMOTOSHO, SAYING:      "Seeing other Muslim girls succeed, like Asisat, encouraged us to let her play," ILORIN, NIGERIA (AUGUST 29, 2025 (REUTERS – Access all) 27. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED AND TEAM PLAYING FINALS AT A YOUTH TOURNAMENT 28. VARIOUS OF SPECTATORS 29. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED AND TEAM POSING FOR PHOTOS ILORIN, NIGERIA (AUGUST 30, 2025 (REUTERS – Access all) 30. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SOCCER PLAYER, MARYAM MUHAMMED, SAYING:      ‘’I really love this thing (soccer) and I have passion for it, and since my parents support me, I don’t have any…there is nothing stopping me, so I have to pursue my dreams because football is my dream’’ 31. VARIOUS OF MUHAMMED IN HER SITTING ROOM, WATCHING HER HERO – SPANISH SOCCER PLAYER SERGIO BUSQUETS ON A PHONE STORY:    When Maryam Muhammed laces up her boots and heads to soccer training at a local school in Ilorin, central Nigeria, she has to overcome the sweltering heat made worse by her hijab and leggings as well as scorn from some in the local community.     In central Nigeria's Muslim-majority state of Kwara, where religious traditions shape daily life, a group of girls are challenging cultural norms by playing soccer.     They've embraced the game's team spirit, competitive thrill, plus the highs and lows of winning and losing, all whilst trying to ignore the disapproval of those who consider it unsuitable for women who choose to dress modestly.     Muhammed, 17, regularly hears taunts as she walks to her training sessions with the Model Queens Football Academy.     "They tell me I won't achieve anything. But I believe I will achieve something big," she said.       Despite the discomfort, it is important to her to cover up when she plays rather than wear shorts and a t-shirt.     "Sometimes it feels like I want to open the hijab, but I must not expose my hair," she said. "I have to put it on as a good Muslim."     Hijabs, which cover the head and neck, were barred by soccer's world governing body FIFA on safety grounds in 2007, a move which led to the Iranian women's team being banned from a qualifying match for the 2012 Olympics. The ban was relaxed in 2012, and the hijab fully permitted in 2014.     Nouhaila Benzina of Morocco became the first player to wear a hijab at a senior women's tournament in 2023.     Muhammed's mother, Kehinde Muhammed, has faced criticism for allowing her daughter to play. "So many people discouraged me," she said. "But I respect my children's decisions. I support her and keep praying for her."     She sews hijabs to match team jerseys. "I counsel her that this is the normal way you're supposed to be dressed as a Muslim," she said.     Model Queens coach Muyhideen Abdulwahab is trying to change perceptions. "We go out to meet parents, to tell them there are laws in place for modest dressing," he said. "Despite that, some still say no."     Team member Bashirat Omotosho, 19, is passionate about the sport but cannot always attend training because she has to help her mother sell puff puff, a fried dough snack, at a roadside stall in order for the family to make enough money.     Sometimes the team jog past the stall as part of their training, which is frustrating for her.     "Training is often in the morning, but I have to be here," she said, handing snacks to customers. "I can't leave my mum – this is how I earn money."     Her mother, Titilayo Omotosho, was initially hostile to the teenager's sporting ambition.     "Why would a lady choose football?" she asked.     But after her husband gave his blessing, the mother relented. "Seeing other Muslim girls succeed, like Asisat, encouraged us to let her play," she said, referring to Nigeria star Asisat Oshoala, the record six-time African Women's Footballer of the Year. Oshoala, who does not wear a hijab on the pitch, comes from Lagos, in southwest Nigeria, where Islam is less conservative.     On August 29, Muhammed captained the Model Queens in a youth tournament final. They lost. At the whistle, she high-fived teammates and cheered as they received runners-up medals. Later, alone in her room, she broke down in tears over the defeat.     But the support of he…

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM GAME TWO OF THE MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES BETWEEN THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS AND THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS AT AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 14, 2025) (MLB – See script for restrictions) MILWAUKEE BREWERS V LOS ANGELES DODGERS 1-5 BOTTOM 1ST 1. JACKSON CHOURIO HOMERS ON A FLY BALL TO RIGHT CENTER FIELD TO GIVE MILWAUKEE BREWERS 1-0 LEAD  2. LOS ANGELES DODGERS’ STARTER YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO REACTS / BREWERS DUGOUT CHEERING 3. REPLAYS X 3 / CHOURIO CELEBRATING TOP 2ND 4. DODGERS’ TEOSCAR HERNANDEZ HOMERS ON A FLY BALL TO LEFT FIELD TO LEVEL SCORE 1-1  5. TEOSCAR HERNANDEZ  CELEBRATING / FREDDIE FREEMAN CHEERING 6. REPLAYS X 2 / TEOSCAR HERNANDEZ CELEBRATING 7. ANDY PAGES DOUBLES ON A LINE DRIVE TO RIGHT FIELDER JACKSON CHOURIO / ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ SCORES AS DODGERS LEAD 2-1 8. CUTAWAYS OF ANDY PAGES AND ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ 9. REPLAY / ANDY PAGES CELEBRATING TOP 6TH 10. MAX MUNCY HOMERS ON A FLY BALL TO CENTER FIELD TO EXTEND DODGERS’ LEAD TO 3-1 11. MAX MUNCY CELEBRATING / BREWERS' PLAYER REACTS 12. REPLAY / MAX MUNCY CELEBRATING TOP 7TH 13. SHOHEI OHTANI SINGLES ON A GROUND BALL TO RIGHT FIELDER JACKSON CHOURIO / ENRIQUE HERNANDEZ SCORES AS DODGERS MAKE IT 4-1 14. OHTANI CELEBRATING / BREWERS' FAN REACTS / DODGERS DUGOUT CHEERING 15. REPLAYS X 2 / BREWERS' FAN REACTS / OHTANI CELEBRATES  TOP 8TH 16. TOMMY EDMAN SINGLES ON A GROUND BALL TO RIGHT FIELDER JACKSON CHOURIO / WILL SMITH SCORES AS DODGERS PULL AWAY TO 5-1 LEAD  / TOMMY EDMAN CELEBRATING 17. DODGERS MANAGER DAVE ROBERTS / CUTAWAY OF TOMMY EDMAN 18. REPLAYS X 2 / EDMAN CELEBRATES BOTTOM 8TH 19. YAMAMOTO STRIKES OUT ISAAC COLLINS 20. YAMAMOTO PITCHING / BRICE TURANG GROUNDS OUT, SECOND BASEMAN TOMMY EDMAN TO FIRST BASEMAN FREDDIE FREEMAN 21. YAMAMOTO WALKING BACK AFTER ENDING INNING BOTTOM 9TH 22. YAMAMOTO STRIKES OUT ANDREW VAUGHN TO COMPLETE A FULL GAME AS DODGERS WIN 5-1 23. YAMAMOTO BEING CONGRATULATED BY WILL SMITH 24. YAMAMOTO BEING CONGRATULATED BY FREDDIE FREEMAN STORY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed a homer on the first pitch but did not yield another run over a complete-game three-hitter as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday (October 14) to take a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. The right-hander fired the Dodgers' first postseason complete game since 2004. The most recent playoff complete game by any pitcher was turned in by Justin Verlander in 2017. Yamamoto (2-1) struck out seven and walked one in a dominant 111-pitch outing. He never previously threw a complete game in 48 regular-season starts and six playoff starts over his two seasons with the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez and Max Muncy each hit a solo homer off Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. Since the League Championship Series went to a best-of-seven format, 17 teams have won the first two games, and 14 of those went on to reach the World Series. Milwaukee, which earned the top overall playoff seed after a posting franchise-record 97 victories, has scored just one run in each of the first two games, managing just five hits total. Jackson Chourio staked the Brewers to a 1-0 lead with a leadoff homer, sending a first-pitch fastball from Yamamoto 389 feet to right-center. The Dodgers answered with two runs in the second off Peralta. Teoscar Hernandez tied it with a one-out solo homer to left, his first of the series and fourth of the postseason. Enrique Hernandez singled up the middle with two outs, and Andy Pages followed with an RBI double into the right field corner. Max Muncy extended the lead to 3-1 in the sixth with a two-out solo homer, chasing Peralta. The Dodgers added a run in the seventh when Enrique Hernandez hit a leadoff double, advanced on a sacrifice bunt and scored on Shohei Ohtani's single to right. Los Angeles made it 5-1 on two singles and two walks in the eighth, with Tommy Edman getting the RBI. Peralta (1-2) allowed three runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings with four strikeouts, one walk and a hit batter in a 97-pitch outing. Peralta, who led the National League with 17 victories, entered 10-1 with a 1.85 ERA in 18 home starts this season, including a win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM GAME TWO OF THE MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES BETWEEN THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS AND THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS AT AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 14, 2025) (MLB – See script for restrictions) MILWAUKEE BREWERS V LOS ANGELES DODGERS 1-5 SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed a homer on the first pitch but did not yield another run over a complete-game three-hitter as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday (October 14) to take a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. The right-hander fired the Dodgers' first postseason complete game since 2004. The most recent playoff complete game by any pitcher was turned in by Justin Verlander in 2017. Yamamoto (2-1) struck out seven and walked one in a dominant 111-pitch outing. He never previously threw a complete game in 48 regular-season starts and six playoff starts over his two seasons with the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez and Max Muncy each hit a solo homer off Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. Since the League Championship Series went to a best-of-seven format, 17 teams have won the first two games, and 14 of those went on to reach the World Series. Milwaukee, which earned the top overall playoff seed after a posting franchise-record 97 victories, has scored just one run in each of the first two games, managing just five hits total. Jackson Chourio staked the Brewers to a 1-0 lead with a leadoff homer, sending a first-pitch fastball from Yamamoto 389 feet to right-center. The Dodgers answered with two runs in the second off Peralta. Teoscar Hernandez tied it with a one-out solo homer to left, his first of the series and fourth of the postseason. Enrique Hernandez singled up the middle with two outs, and Andy Pages followed with an RBI double into the right field corner. Max Muncy extended the lead to 3-1 in the sixth with a two-out solo homer, chasing Peralta. The Dodgers added a run in the seventh when Enrique Hernandez hit a leadoff double, advanced on a sacrifice bunt and scored on Shohei Ohtani's single to right. Los Angeles made it 5-1 on two singles and two walks in the eighth, with Tommy Edman getting the RBI. Peralta (1-2) allowed three runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings with four strikeouts, one walk and a hit batter in a 97-pitch outing. Peralta, who led the National League with 17 victories, entered 10-1 with a 1.85 ERA in 18 home starts this season, including a win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM GAME TWO OF THE MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES BETWEEN THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS AND THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS AT AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 14, 2025) (MLB – See script for restrictions) MILWAUKEE BREWERS V LOS ANGELES DODGERS 1-5 SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed a homer on the first pitch but did not yield another run over a complete-game three-hitter as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday (October 14) to take a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. The right-hander fired the Dodgers' first postseason complete game since 2004. The most recent playoff complete game by any pitcher was turned in by Justin Verlander in 2017. Yamamoto (2-1) struck out seven and walked one in a dominant 111-pitch outing. He never previously threw a complete game in 48 regular-season starts and six playoff starts over his two seasons with the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez and Max Muncy each hit a solo homer off Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. Since the League Championship Series went to a best-of-seven format, 17 teams have won the first two games, and 14 of those went on to reach the World Series. Milwaukee, which earned the top overall playoff seed after a posting franchise-record 97 victories, has scored just one run in each of the first two games, managing just five hits total. Jackson Chourio staked the Brewers to a 1-0 lead with a leadoff homer, sending a first-pitch fastball from Yamamoto 389 feet to right-center. The Dodgers answered with two runs in the second off Peralta. Teoscar Hernandez tied it with a one-out solo homer to left, his first of the series and fourth of the postseason. Enrique Hernandez singled up the middle with two outs, and Andy Pages followed with an RBI double into the right field corner. Max Muncy extended the lead to 3-1 in the sixth with a two-out solo homer, chasing Peralta. The Dodgers added a run in the seventh when Enrique Hernandez hit a leadoff double, advanced on a sacrifice bunt and scored on Shohei Ohtani's single to right. Los Angeles made it 5-1 on two singles and two walks in the eighth, with Tommy Edman getting the RBI. Peralta (1-2) allowed three runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings with four strikeouts, one walk and a hit batter in a 97-pitch outing. Peralta, who led the National League with 17 victories, entered 10-1 with a 1.85 ERA in 18 home starts this season, including a win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM GAME TWO OF THE MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES BETWEEN THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS AND THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS AT AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 14, 2025) (MLB – See script for restrictions) MILWAUKEE BREWERS V LOS ANGELES DODGERS 1-5 SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed a homer on the first pitch but did not yield another run over a complete-game three-hitter as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday (October 14) to take a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. The right-hander fired the Dodgers' first postseason complete game since 2004. The most recent playoff complete game by any pitcher was turned in by Justin Verlander in 2017. Yamamoto (2-1) struck out seven and walked one in a dominant 111-pitch outing. He never previously threw a complete game in 48 regular-season starts and six playoff starts over his two seasons with the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez and Max Muncy each hit a solo homer off Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. Since the League Championship Series went to a best-of-seven format, 17 teams have won the first two games, and 14 of those went on to reach the World Series. Milwaukee, which earned the top overall playoff seed after a posting franchise-record 97 victories, has scored just one run in each of the first two games, managing just five hits total. Jackson Chourio staked the Brewers to a 1-0 lead with a leadoff homer, sending a first-pitch fastball from Yamamoto 389 feet to right-center. The Dodgers answered with two runs in the second off Peralta. Teoscar Hernandez tied it with a one-out solo homer to left, his first of the series and fourth of the postseason. Enrique Hernandez singled up the middle with two outs, and Andy Pages followed with an RBI double into the right field corner. Max Muncy extended the lead to 3-1 in the sixth with a two-out solo homer, chasing Peralta. The Dodgers added a run in the seventh when Enrique Hernandez hit a leadoff double, advanced on a sacrifice bunt and scored on Shohei Ohtani's single to right. Los Angeles made it 5-1 on two singles and two walks in the eighth, with Tommy Edman getting the RBI. Peralta (1-2) allowed three runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings with four strikeouts, one walk and a hit batter in a 97-pitch outing. Peralta, who led the National League with 17 victories, entered 10-1 with a 1.85 ERA in 18 home starts this season, including a win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM GAME TWO OF THE MLB NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES BETWEEN THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS AND THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS AT AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 14, 2025) (MLB – See script for restrictions) MILWAUKEE BREWERS V LOS ANGELES DODGERS 1-5 SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed a homer on the first pitch but did not yield another run over a complete-game three-hitter as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday (October 14) to take a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. The right-hander fired the Dodgers' first postseason complete game since 2004. The most recent playoff complete game by any pitcher was turned in by Justin Verlander in 2017. Yamamoto (2-1) struck out seven and walked one in a dominant 111-pitch outing. He never previously threw a complete game in 48 regular-season starts and six playoff starts over his two seasons with the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernandez and Max Muncy each hit a solo homer off Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. Since the League Championship Series went to a best-of-seven format, 17 teams have won the first two games, and 14 of those went on to reach the World Series. Milwaukee, which earned the top overall playoff seed after a posting franchise-record 97 victories, has scored just one run in each of the first two games, managing just five hits total. Jackson Chourio staked the Brewers to a 1-0 lead with a leadoff homer, sending a first-pitch fastball from Yamamoto 389 feet to right-center. The Dodgers answered with two runs in the second off Peralta. Teoscar Hernandez tied it with a one-out solo homer to left, his first of the series and fourth of the postseason. Enrique Hernandez singled up the middle with two outs, and Andy Pages followed with an RBI double into the right field corner. Max Muncy extended the lead to 3-1 in the sixth with a two-out solo homer, chasing Peralta. The Dodgers added a run in the seventh when Enrique Hernandez hit a leadoff double, advanced on a sacrifice bunt and scored on Shohei Ohtani's single to right. Los Angeles made it 5-1 on two singles and two walks in the eighth, with Tommy Edman getting the RBI. Peralta (1-2) allowed three runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings with four strikeouts, one walk and a hit batter in a 97-pitch outing. Peralta, who led the National League with 17 victories, entered 10-1 with a 1.85 ERA in 18 home starts this season, including a win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the NL Division Series. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo) More MLB content is available on Reuters Connect here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?sources=mlbimagen

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VIDEO SHOWS: PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, AND IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, AFTER 0-0 DRAW IN ASIAN QUALIFYING PLAYOFF FOR 2026 WORLD CUP WHICH SEALED SAUDI ARABIA'S QUALIFICATION RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SHOTLIST SHOWS: JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (OCTOBER 15, 2025) (AFC – For editorial use, no resales, no monetisation) 1. SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, ARRIVING AT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH MAN OF THE MATCH, SALEM AL-DAWSARI 2. WHITE FLASH 3. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, SAYING: "Congratulations to the (Saudi Arabian Football Federation) president (Yasser Al-Misehal), the Minister of Sport (Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal), Salem, the captain, and all the players because they did it. It was not easy a few months ago but we did it. This is the most important." 4. WHITE FLASH 5. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, SAYING: "Thank you for all of you because you call me back. Some people maybe were not happy but the most important is that in the end we did it. And since 2019, you are fantastic with me. So, thank you because the players are behind us, the staff. They are working. Of course, we are not like this evening enough efficient to be a better team. So, we still have to improve a lot. But at least they have the willing to give the best for their country."  6. IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, ARRIVING 7. (SOUNDBITE) (English) IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, SAYING: "Look, I’m sorry to the Iraqi fans but they’ve got to understand we’re still in it so stay positive. But, you know, it’s no coincidence. (Oman head coach) Carlos Queiroz, he said it in Qatar. He’s never seen a competition like this. I’ve never seen it in my 30 years at national team football, how you can have a tournament like this where two teams get three days break in between games and one team gets six. But the boys did everything they’ve got and gave everything they had which, all I can say is I’m very, very proud." 8. WHITE FLASH 9. (SOUNDBITE) (English) IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, SAYING: "When I was in Australia, it was, the playoffs would be in a neutral venue. Then when I went to the AFC draw in Malaysia, it was the two highest ranked teams. Iraq was one place higher than Saudi Arabia.2 STORY: Saudi Arabia claimed a 0-0 draw with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday (October 14) to seal qualification for next year's World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Herve Renard's side only needed a point against Graham Arnold's Iraq, and an injury-time save by goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi to keep out Hassan Abdulkareem's curling free kick ensured the Saudis confirmed their seventh appearance at a World Cup Finals since making their debut in 1994. The result means Saudi Arabia win Group B of the fourth round of Asia's preliminaries, finishing level on four points with the Iraqis but ahead of their neighbours on goals scored having beaten Indonesia 3-2 in their opening match while Iraq could only muster a 1-0 win over the third-place finishers. Iraq now advance to a two-legged play-off against Group A runners-up the United Arab Emirates in November to determine which team will represent Asia in March's inter-confederation play-offs.  The Lions of Mesopotamia have only made one World Cup appearance – in 1986 when the tournament was last in Mexico – and their head coach did not hold back from criticising the format of the AFC's fourth round qualifiers.  2030 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia were given the advantage of playing both their fourth round matches at home after a controversial bidding process held by the AFC in June. This was despite Iraq ranking higher after the third qualifying round with 15 points to Saudi Arabia's 13.  After the match, Arnold was quick to point out that such fixtures had previously been played at a neutral venue. The 62-year-old Australian also criticised how his side were given less than 72 hours rest between matches while Saudi Arabia benefitted from a six day break after playing Indonesia.  (Production: Conal Quinn)

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VIDEO SHOWS: PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, AND IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, AFTER 0-0 DRAW IN ASIAN QUALIFYING PLAYOFF FOR 2026 WORLD CUP WHICH SEALED SAUDI ARABIA'S QUALIFICATION RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SHOTLIST SHOWS: JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (OCTOBER 15, 2025) (AFC – For editorial use, no resales, no monetisation) 1. SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, ARRIVING AT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH MAN OF THE MATCH, SALEM AL-DAWSARI 2. WHITE FLASH 3. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, SAYING: "Congratulations to the (Saudi Arabian Football Federation) president (Yasser Al-Misehal), the Minister of Sport (Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal), Salem, the captain, and all the players because they did it. It was not easy a few months ago but we did it. This is the most important." 4. WHITE FLASH 5. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, SAYING: "Thank you for all of you because you call me back. Some people maybe were not happy but the most important is that in the end we did it. And since 2019, you are fantastic with me. So, thank you because the players are behind us, the staff. They are working. Of course, we are not like this evening enough efficient to be a better team. So, we still have to improve a lot. But at least they have the willing to give the best for their country."  6. IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, ARRIVING 7. (SOUNDBITE) (English) IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, SAYING: "Look, I’m sorry to the Iraqi fans but they’ve got to understand we’re still in it so stay positive. But, you know, it’s no coincidence. (Oman head coach) Carlos Queiroz, he said it in Qatar. He’s never seen a competition like this. I’ve never seen it in my 30 years at national team football, how you can have a tournament like this where two teams get three days break in between games and one team gets six. But the boys did everything they’ve got and gave everything they had which, all I can say is I’m very, very proud." 8. WHITE FLASH 9. (SOUNDBITE) (English) IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, SAYING: "When I was in Australia, it was, the playoffs would be in a neutral venue. Then when I went to the AFC draw in Malaysia, it was the two highest ranked teams. Iraq was one place higher than Saudi Arabia.2 STORY: Saudi Arabia claimed a 0-0 draw with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday (October 14) to seal qualification for next year's World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Herve Renard's side only needed a point against Graham Arnold's Iraq, and an injury-time save by goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi to keep out Hassan Abdulkareem's curling free kick ensured the Saudis confirmed their seventh appearance at a World Cup Finals since making their debut in 1994. The result means Saudi Arabia win Group B of the fourth round of Asia's preliminaries, finishing level on four points with the Iraqis but ahead of their neighbours on goals scored having beaten Indonesia 3-2 in their opening match while Iraq could only muster a 1-0 win over the third-place finishers. Iraq now advance to a two-legged play-off against Group A runners-up the United Arab Emirates in November to determine which team will represent Asia in March's inter-confederation play-offs.  The Lions of Mesopotamia have only made one World Cup appearance – in 1986 when the tournament was last in Mexico – and their head coach did not hold back from criticising the format of the AFC's fourth round qualifiers.  2030 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia were given the advantage of playing both their fourth round matches at home after a controversial bidding process held by the AFC in June. This was despite Iraq ranking higher after the third qualifying round with 15 points to Saudi Arabia's 13.  After the match, Arnold was quick to point out that such fixtures had previously been played at a neutral venue. The 62-year-old Australian also criticised how his side were given less than 72 hours rest between matches while Saudi Arabia benefitted from a six day break after playing Indonesia.  (Production: Conal Quinn)

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VIDEO SHOWS: PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, AND IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, AFTER 0-0 DRAW IN ASIAN QUALIFYING PLAYOFF FOR 2026 WORLD CUP WHICH SEALED SAUDI ARABIA'S QUALIFICATION RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SHOTLIST SHOWS: JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (OCTOBER 15, 2025) (AFC – For editorial use, no resales, no monetisation) 1. SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, ARRIVING AT PRESS CONFERENCE WITH MAN OF THE MATCH, SALEM AL-DAWSARI 2. WHITE FLASH 3. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, SAYING: "Congratulations to the (Saudi Arabian Football Federation) president (Yasser Al-Misehal), the Minister of Sport (Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal), Salem, the captain, and all the players because they did it. It was not easy a few months ago but we did it. This is the most important." 4. WHITE FLASH 5. (SOUNDBITE) (English) SAUDI ARABIA HEAD COACH, HERVE RENARD, SAYING: "Thank you for all of you because you call me back. Some people maybe were not happy but the most important is that in the end we did it. And since 2019, you are fantastic with me. So, thank you because the players are behind us, the staff. They are working. Of course, we are not like this evening efficient enough to be a better team. So, we still have to improve a lot. But at least they have the willing to give the best for their country."  6. IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, ARRIVING 7. (SOUNDBITE) (English) IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, SAYING: "Look, I’m sorry to the Iraqi fans but they’ve got to understand we’re still in it so stay positive (INTERPRETER TRANSLATING INTO ARABIC). But, you know, it’s no coincidence. (Oman head coach) Carlos Queiroz, he said it in Qatar. He’s never seen a competition like this. I’ve never seen it in my 30 years at national team football, how you can have a tournament like this where two teams get three days break in between games and one team gets six (INTERPRETER TRANSLATING INTO ARABIC). But the boys did everything they’ve got and gave everything they had which, all I can say is I’m very, very proud of (INTERPRETER TRANSLATING)." 8. WHITE FLASH 9. (SOUNDBITE) (English) IRAQ HEAD COACH, GRAHAM ARNOLD, SAYING: "When I was in Australia, it was, the playoffs would be in a neutral venue (INTERPRETER TRANSLATING INTO ARABIC). Then when I went to the AFC draw in Malaysia, it was the two highest ranked teams (INTERPRETER TRANSLATING INTO ARABIC). Iraq was one place higher than Saudi Arabia (INTERPRETER TRANSLATING INTO ARABIC)." 10. GRAHAM ARNOLD THANKING AND LEAVING PRESSER STORY: Saudi Arabia claimed a 0-0 draw with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday (October 14) to seal qualification for next year's World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Herve Renard's side only needed a point against Graham Arnold's Iraq, and an injury-time save by goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi to keep out Hassan Abdulkareem's curling free kick ensured the Saudis confirmed their seventh appearance at a World Cup Finals since making their debut in 1994. The result means Saudi Arabia win Group B of the fourth round of Asia's preliminaries, finishing level on four points with the Iraqis but ahead of their neighbours on goals scored having beaten Indonesia 3-2 in their opening match while Iraq could only muster a 1-0 win over the third-place finishers. Iraq now advance to a two-legged play-off against Group A runners-up the United Arab Emirates in November to determine which team will represent Asia in March's inter-confederation play-offs.  The Lions of Mesopotamia have only made one World Cup appearance – in 1986 when the tournament was last in Mexico – and their head coach did not hold back from criticising the format of the AFC's fourth round qualifiers.  2030 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia were given the advantage of playing both their fourth round matches at home after a controversial bidding process held by the AFC in June. This was despite Iraq ranking higher after the third qualifying round with 15 points to Saudi Arabia's 13.  After the match, Arnold was quick to point out that such fixtures had previously been played at a neutral venue. The 62-year-old Australian also criticised how his side was given less than 72 hours rest between matches while Saudi Arabia benefitted from a six day break after playing Indonesia.  (Production: Conal Quinn)

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