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Russian hockey star Evgeny Kuznetsov has abruptly left his KHL club, with reports citing a concerning reason for the sudden exit. The former Washington Capitals centre returned to Russia after his NHL departure, and news of his unexpected exit has sparked speculation among hockey fans about his health and future in the league.

The third episode of the Pakistani drama Mitti De Baway is out on Green TV Entertainment with English subtitles, dated 30 September. The serial continues to draw a large audience, with viewers following the storyline and engaging heavily with the new release. The programme is sponsored by brands including VGO TEL, Happilac Paints and Vince Shampoo.

England have named their squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan, calling up leg-spinner Mason Crane while resting fast bowler Jofra Archer. The move suggests England are managing Archer's workload ahead of a busy schedule, giving him a break rather than risking injury. Crane's inclusion offers an opportunity in the spin department against Pakistan.

Sports Video Group's SVG GameDay podcast returns with episode 33 featuring Tim Tubito of the National Football League, who discusses the league's efforts to entertain fans both in stadiums in the United States and at international games abroad. The conversation covers how the NFL approaches game presentation and fan experience as its global footprint expands.

Shares of EV charging companies moved sharply in different directions, with EVgo rising 10% and Blink Charging climbing 6%, while rival ChargePoint slid 5%. The divergence in EV charging stocks drew attention from investors tracking the sector, though no specific cause for the split moves was given in the report.

Oak View Group has named Cisco its official technology partner for infrastructure management across its global network of venues. The partnership will see Cisco provide networking and technology infrastructure supporting operations at OVG-managed arenas and stadiums. The announcement was reported by Sports Video Group, drawing attention from the sports venue and live entertainment technology sectors.

A BBC Sport feature examines German clubs that win their league titles but are barred from moving up, a rule known to fans as the 'Unpromotables'. The restriction applies mainly to reserve teams of top-flight clubs, who may not play in the same league as their parent side. The article explains how this rule shapes their seasons and frustrates players and fans.

Broadcom has reportedly put together a $60 billion financing package to fund the development of custom AI chips for Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude models. The deal would deepen ties between the semiconductor maker and major AI developers, as companies race to secure computing capacity and bespoke silicon to power increasingly large and expensive AI models.

A security guard who was the victim of an incident described a Travelodge review as an 'emotional read', according to BBC News. The story, filed under crime and human interest, suggests the review contained details that moved or affected the victim. Few further details are available from the headline alone.