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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM QUARTER-FINAL ACTION AT WTA 1000 WUHAN OPEN – WINS FOR COCO GAUFF AND JASMINE PAOLINI RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: WUHAN, CHINA (OCTOBER 10, 2025) (WTA/DAZN – See restrictions) COCO GAUFF (WHITE BANDANA) v LAURA SIEGEMUND (YELLOW TOP AND CAP) 6-3 6-0 FIRST SET 1. COCO GAUFF HITS BACKHAND WINNER 2. LAURA SIEGEMUND WINS POINT WITH BACKHAND WINNER PAST GAUFF 3. OVERHEAD SMASH BY GAUFF TO WIN POINT 4. GAUFF WINS SET AS SIEGEMUND NETS FOREHAND SMASH AND WALKING BACK SECOND SET 5. GAUFF BREAKS SIEGEMUND WITH BACKHAND WINNER 6. GAUFF WINS MATCH AS SIEGEMUND'S BACKHAND RETURN GOES LONG 7. GAUFF WALKING BACK TO THE NET 8. PLAYERS SHAKE HANDS 9. GAUFF WAVING TO CROWD JASMINE PAOLINI (GREY TOP) v IGA SWIATEK 6-1 6-2 10. VARIOUS OF COIN TOSS FIRST SET 11. SWIATEK SERVING / PAOLINI WINS RALLY WITH FOREHAND VOLLEY AT NET 12. SWIATEK SERVING / SWIATEK WINS RALLY WITH OVERHAND SMASH AT NET 13. SWIATEK SERVING AT SET POINT TO PAOLINI / SWIATEK HITS NET DURING RALLY AS PAOLINI WINS FIRST SET SECOND SET 14. SWIATEK SERVING / PAOLINI WINS SHORT RALLY WITH FOREHAND FROM BASELINE 15. SWIATEK SERVING AT BREAK POINT / PAOLINI HITS RETURN WINNER 16. SWIATEK SERVING AT MATCH POINT / RALLY ENDS WITH SWIATEK HITTING BALL LONG 17. PLAYERS AT NET 18. PAOLINI CELEBRATING WIN STORY: Third seed Coco Gauff comfortably beat German Laura Siegemund 6-3 6-0 victory on Friday (October 10) to make the Wuhan Open semi-finals, but second seed Iga Swiatek of Poland was stunned by Italian seventh seed Jasmine Paolini, who prevailed 6-1 6-2. In a rematch of their 2024 French Open final, Paolini produced a flawless display to outclass world number two Swiatek for the first time and book a clash with Gauff. The other semi-final will be between four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka and American Jessica Pegula. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo, Mussab Al-Khairalla) 

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VIDEO SHOWS: COMMENTS FROM NORWEGIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT, LISEKLAVENESS, NORWAY TEAM TRAINING, COMMENTS FROM NORWAY COACH, STALE SOLBAKKEN AND STRIKER, ALEXANDER SORLOTH RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: OSLO, NORWAY (OCTOBER 10, 2025)(TV2  – No use Norway. No use Russia) 1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) NORWEGIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT, LISE KLAVENESS, SAYING:     “Football matters, perhaps more than ever, when the world around us is facing difficult times. And that is why the Norwegian Football Federation and also everyone, has a responsibility to ensure that Ullevaal remains a safe and respectful arena for everyone who comes to experience the game tomorrow. It is a football match we're playing, a very important one for both federations. Nevertheless, the backdrop of this game is special and well-known to everyone here. Neither we nor any other organisation can be indifferent to the extreme humanitarian suffering unfolding in the backdrop of this game.” 2. WHITE FLASH 3. (SOUNDBITE)(English) NORWEGIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT LISE KLAVENESS, SAYING:     “For us, football and a possibility to reach the World Cup are hugely important. But in a broader perspective, football becomes secondary. There is now a glimmer of hope. The first phase of a peace plan has been signed. And our sincere hope is that the bombing of Gaza will stop, that humanitarian aid, food and water, will reach those in need, and that the Israeli hostages will return safely home. Much work remains before we can speak of any lasting peace, of course. But my job and the job of any leaders in any organization now in this initial phase is to give this plan energy and momentum. But right now, our focus is, of course, the World Cup qualifier game tomorrow, and it's important for us to protect our players and coaching staff so that they can focus fully on football." 4. (MUTE) NORWAY PLAYERS TRAINING 5. (SOUNDBITE) (Norwegian) NORWAY COACH, STALE SOLBAKKEN, SAYING: (SOUNDBITE CONTINUES OVER SHOT 6)     “Now we just have to hope that we get a good football match and that we can concentrate on that. And then it looks like there are good things happening in the big picture.” 6. (MUTE) SOLBAKKEN WATCHING ON DURING TRAINING SESSION 7. (MUTE) TRAINING SESSION IN PROGRESS 8. (SOUNDBITE) (Norwegian) NORWAY STRIKER, ALEXANDER SORLOTH, SAYING:  (SOUNDBITE CONTINUES OVER SHOT 9)     “You enter a kind of bubble at the national team meeting, so for me it's no problem to look forward to the game, but I think it's fun to train with the boys. I like playing cards with the boys and having fun at the meeting, so I'm just looking forward to the game now.” 9. (MUTE) SORLOTH AT TRAINING 10. (MUTE) NORWAY PLAYERS TRAINING  STORY: Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klavenesson on Friday (October 19) welcomed a peace deal between Israel and Hamas ahead of Norway’s vital World Cup qualifier against Israel on Saturday (October 11).     The two countries governing bodies have been at odds after the Norwegian FA said in August it would donate profits from ticket sales from Saturday's game to support the work of Doctors Without Borders in Gaza, prompting criticism from the Israelis.     Israel's government ratified the ceasefire with Hamas in the early hours of Friday morning, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held there within 72 hours after that.     “There is now a glimmer of hope. The first phase of a peace plan has been signed. And our sincere hope is that the bombing of Gaza will stop, that humanitarian aid, food and water, will reach those in need, and that the Israeli hostages will return safely home,” Klavenesson told a press conference.     The Group I match will be played at the Norway national team's home Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo amid heightened security measures.     No fan zone will be set up, with the capacity reduced to about 3,000 and the roads around the Ullevaal closed off several hours before kick-off.     A protest in Oslo has been announced by the Norwegian Palestine Committee to coincide with the match.     Norway's men's team, who have not qualified for the World Cup since 1998, top the five-team group on 15 points, six ahead of third-placed Israel, who are behind Italy on goal difference.     (Production: Ilze Filks)

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VIDEO SHOWS: COMMENTS FROM NORWEGIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT, LISEKLAVENESS, NORWAY TEAM TRAINING, COMMENTS FROM NORWAY COACH, STALE SOLBAKKEN AND STRIKER, ALEXANDER SORLOTH RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: OSLO, NORWAY (OCTOBER 10, 2025)(TV2  – No use Norway. No use Russia) 1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) NORWEGIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT, LISE KLAVENESS, SAYING:     “Football matters, perhaps more than ever, when the world around us is facing difficult times. And that is why the Norwegian Football Federation and also everyone, has a responsibility to ensure that Ullevaal remains a safe and respectful arena for everyone who comes to experience the game tomorrow. It is a football match we're playing, a very important one for both federations. Nevertheless, the backdrop of this game is special and well-known to everyone here. Neither we nor any other organisation can be indifferent to the extreme humanitarian suffering unfolding in the backdrop of this game.” 2. WHITE FLASH 3. (SOUNDBITE)(English) NORWEGIAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT LISE KLAVENESS, SAYING:     “For us, football and a possibility to reach the World Cup are hugely important. But in a broader perspective, football becomes secondary. There is now a glimmer of hope. The first phase of a peace plan has been signed. And our sincere hope is that the bombing of Gaza will stop, that humanitarian aid, food and water, will reach those in need, and that the Israeli hostages will return safely home. Much work remains before we can speak of any lasting peace, of course. But my job and the job of any leaders in any organization now in this initial phase is to give this plan energy and momentum. But right now, our focus is, of course, the World Cup qualifier game tomorrow, and it's important for us to protect our players and coaching staff so that they can focus fully on football." 4. (MUTE) NORWAY PLAYERS TRAINING 5. (SOUNDBITE) (Norwegian) NORWAY COACH, STALE SOLBAKKEN, SAYING: (SOUNDBITE CONTINUES OVER SHOT 6)     “Now we just have to hope that we get a good football match and that we can concentrate on that. And then it looks like there are good things happening in the big picture.” 6. (MUTE) SOLBAKKEN WATCHING ON DURING TRAINING SESSION 7. (MUTE) TRAINING SESSION IN PROGRESS 8. (SOUNDBITE) (Norwegian) NORWAY STRIKER, ALEXANDER SORLOTH, SAYING:  (SOUNDBITE CONTINUES OVER SHOT 9)     “You enter a kind of bubble at the national team meeting, so for me it's no problem to look forward to the game, but I think it's fun to train with the boys. I like playing cards with the boys and having fun at the meeting, so I'm just looking forward to the game now.” 9. (MUTE) SORLOTH AT TRAINING 10. (MUTE) NORWAY PLAYERS TRAINING  STORY: Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klavenesson on Friday (October 19) welcomed a peace deal between Israel and Hamas ahead of Norway’s vital World Cup qualifier against Israel on Saturday (October 11).     The two countries governing bodies have been at odds after the Norwegian FA said in August it would donate profits from ticket sales from Saturday's game to support the work of Doctors Without Borders in Gaza, prompting criticism from the Israelis.     Israel's government ratified the ceasefire with Hamas in the early hours of Friday morning, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held there within 72 hours after that.     “There is now a glimmer of hope. The first phase of a peace plan has been signed. And our sincere hope is that the bombing of Gaza will stop, that humanitarian aid, food and water, will reach those in need, and that the Israeli hostages will return safely home,” Klavenesson told a press conference.     The Group I match will be played at the Norway national team's home Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo amid heightened security measures.     No fan zone will be set up, with the capacity reduced to about 3,000 and the roads around the Ullevaal closed off several hours before kick-off.     A protest in Oslo has been announced by the Norwegian Palestine Committee to coincide with the match.     Norway's men's team, who have not qualified for the World Cup since 1998, top the five-team group on 15 points, six ahead of third-placed Israel, who are behind Italy on goal difference.     (Production: Ilze Filks)

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM ATP SHANGHAI MASTERS QUARTER-FINAL ACTION – DANIIL MEDVEDEV BEATS ALEX DE MINAUR COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 10, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) DANIIL MEDVEDEV v ALEX DE MINAUR 6-4 6-4 1. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV AND DE MINAUR WALKING OUT ONTO COURT 2. DE MINAUR SERVING / RALLY ENDS WITH MEDVEDEV FOREHAND WINNER 3. CROWD APPLAUDING 4. MEDVEDEV SERVING AT SET POINT / MEDVEDEV HITS VOLLEY WINNER AT NET 5. MEDVEDEV SERVING / MEDVEDEV WINS RALLY WITH CROSS COURT CUSHIONED VOLLEY AT NET 6. DE MINAUR SERVING / MEDVEDEV WINNING LENGTHY RALLY WITH BACKHAND WINNER FROM BASELINE 7. CROWD 8. MEDVEDEV SERVING ACE AT MATCH POINT 9. PLAYERS AT NET 10. MEDVEDEV APPLAUDING CROWD

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VIDEO SHOWS: SPANISH NATIONAL SOCCER SQUAD TRAINING, REMARKS BY COACH LUIS DE LA FUENTE  COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW

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VIDEO SHOWS: SPANISH NATIONAL SOCCER SQUAD TRAINING, REMARKS BY COACH LUIS DE LA FUENTE  COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW

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VIDEO SHOWS: SPANISH NATIONAL SOCCER SQUAD TRAINING, REMARKS BY COACH LUIS DE LA FUENTE  COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW

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VIDEO SHOWS: SPANISH NATIONAL SOCCER SQUAD TRAINING, REMARKS BY COACH LUIS DE LA FUENTE  COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM ATP SHANGHAI MASTERS QUARTER-FINAL ACTION – DANIIL MEDVEDEV BEATS ALEX DE MINAUR RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 10, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) DANIIL MEDVEDEV v ALEX DE MINAUR 6-4 6-4 1. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV AND DE MINAUR WALKING OUT ONTO COURT 2. DE MINAUR SERVING / RALLY ENDS WITH MEDVEDEV FOREHAND WINNER 3. CROWD APPLAUDING 4. MEDVEDEV SERVING AT SET POINT / MEDVEDEV HITS VOLLEY WINNER AT NET 5. MEDVEDEV SERVING / MEDVEDEV WINS RALLY WITH CROSS COURT CUSHIONED VOLLEY AT NET 6. DE MINAUR SERVING / MEDVEDEV WINNING LENGTHY RALLY WITH BACKHAND WINNER FROM BASELINE 7. CROWD 8. MEDVEDEV SERVING ACE AT MATCH POINT 9. PLAYERS AT NET 10. MEDVEDEV APPLAUDING CROWD STORY: A cramping Daniil Medvedev battled through physical discomfort and marathon rallies to defeat Alex de Minaur 6-4 6-4 on Friday (October 10), reaching the Shanghai Masters semi-finals for the first time since his 2019 title triumph. Medvedev's victory over the Australian seventh seed marks a milestone 50th career top-10 win for the former U.S. Open champion and sets up a last-four clash with Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech. The match between Medvedev and De Minaur showcased two of tennis's flattest hitters engaged in gruelling baseline exchanges, with some rallies exceeding 20 shots, before the Russian prevailed in just under two hours despite cramps. The victory extends Medvedev's strong Asian swing form, having reached the semi-finals of the China Open — where he retired with cramps — before arriving in Shanghai. (Production: Mussab Al-Khairalla)

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VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM ATP SHANGHAI MASTERS QUARTER-FINAL ACTION – DANIIL MEDVEDEV BEATS ALEX DE MINAUR COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 10, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) DANIIL MEDVEDEV v ALEX DE MINAUR 6-4 6-4 1. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV AND DE MINAUR WALKING OUT ONTO COURT 2. DE MINAUR SERVING / RALLY ENDS WITH MEDVEDEV FOREHAND WINNER 3. CROWD APPLAUDING 4. MEDVEDEV SERVING AT SET POINT / MEDVEDEV HITS VOLLEY WINNER AT NET 5. MEDVEDEV SERVING / MEDVEDEV WINS RALLY WITH CROSS COURT CUSHIONED VOLLEY AT NET 6. DE MINAUR SERVING / MEDVEDEV WINNING LENGTHY RALLY WITH BACKHAND WINNER FROM BASELINE 7. CROWD 8. MEDVEDEV SERVING ACE AT MATCH POINT 9. PLAYERS AT NET 10. MEDVEDEV APPLAUDING CROWD

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