Afghanistan surpassed all expectations with four group-stage victories along with Pakistan, who were involved in two of the handful of close matches, both were denied the thrills of knockout cricket.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup-2023-india-icc-future-b2446467.html

After Friday’s dramatic 2-2 draw between South Africa and Argentina in Group G, Sweden take on Italy in Wellington and a win for either side will be enough to secure qualification for the knockout stage.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/brilliant-brazil-meet-france-in-blockbuster-world-cup-clash-8865330/

After Smith had beaten Eubank Jr with a devastating fourth-round knockout in January, a June rematch was postponed after the 35-year-old sustained a back injury.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-12475413/Liam-Smith-claims-killed-gruelling-weight-cut-left-feeling-flat-stoppage-defeat-Chris-Eubank-Jr-admits-rival-better-man-night.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

After two fights Fox then publicly revealed her past as a man, but at that point she had two first round knockout wins to her name.

Source: https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2023/05/26/female-nyt-op-ed-writer-perfectly-cool-boxing-a-trans-in-her-weight-class-n553678

All six of the Montreal Canadiens draft picks in the World Junior Championships are having strong tournaments as we head to the knockout phase.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9380638/call-of-the-wilde-montreal-canadiens-washington-capitals-dec-31/

Also, Kadidiatou Diani scored a hat trick as France advanced to the knockout stage after a 6-3 win over Panama.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/worldcup/womens-world-cup-roundup-aug-2-1.6925209?cmp=rss

Alvarez continued to dominate and while failing to get the knockout blow, came away with a statement victory.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/10/01/canelo-alvarez-dominates-for-unanimous-decision-over-jermell-charlo/

And for the competitors in the new winter Love Island, the gladiatorial history will not be lost on them as they battle each other in the knockout series to see which couple are the last two left standing.

Source: https://thenewspaper.co.za/uk-tv-show-winter-love-island-pays-over/

And just when Marlins thought they had seen it all, delivered the knockout punch, launching a grand slam—only the second in the history of Philadelphia postseason baseball.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/10/phillies-braves-clash-for-nl-east-supremacy-in-nlds/

And this year, Banyana reached the knockout stages of the Fifa World Cup for the first time in their history Australia and New Zealand.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/banyana-and-dlamini-win-big-at-gsport-awards/

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he must prove he deserves to be ranked among the Champions League’s elite managers by leading his team deep into the knockout stages.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/arsenal-boss-arteta-wants-to-prove-his-worth-in-champions-league/

As China tensions simmer across the Pacific, America’s Western Pacific redoubt of Guam is girding for a knockout hit by Super Typhoon Mawar.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/craighooper/2023/05/23/china-eyes-new-provocations-as-super-typhoon-mawar-targets-guam-bases/

As he got his hands on the trophy once again, John congratulated all those who qualified and played in the knockout stages of this year’s competition and in particular to Tom for making his first final and playing so well.

Source: https://www.irvinetimes.com/news/23593751.irvine-golf-club-john-shanks-wins-eighth-club-championship/?ref=rss

"Associated has not been able to deliver a 'knockout blow' to the claims of any of these claimants," the judge said in a written ruling.

Source: https://www.9news.com.au/world/british-judge-says-prince-harrys-lawsuit-against-daily-mail-publisher-can-go-to-trial/1ada4964-55fb-4b1e-8e68-eeac9736de95

Aston Villa will look to seal their passage to the knockout stages of the Europa Conference League with a victory over Legia Warsaw at Villa Park on Thursday night.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/betting/football/aston-villa-legia-warsaw-prediction-31557340

A well-edited menu lets that coffee shine in pour-overs, drip cups, and a knockout maple brown sugar cold brew, while lattes and chais enriched with housemade nondairy milks broaden the choices.

Source: https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/uncategorized/helm-coffee-brews-a-progressive-minded-cup

Barca came through a stiff test last weekend with a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid and before that, a 2-1 victory against Porto secured their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League, setting them up nicely for Sunday’s crunch match.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/12/girona-vs-barcelona-xavi-confident-michel-side-can-win-la-liga/

Below, against Vanderbilt, Smith operates as the flat defender in a Cover 2 scheme, re-routing a receiver inside before noticing the quarterback flushed out of the pocket, and leaving the flat, seeking the knockout shot on the scrambling quarterback.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/01/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-south-carolina-cb-cam-smith/

Beterbiev boasts 18 wins on his record, winning all of them by emphatic knockout.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/10128039/anthony-yarde-artur-beterbiev-undercard/

Black Mass knockout kick rocks Daniels, allowing the House of Black to pick up the win at 8:40.

Source: https://411mania.com/wrestling/sambus-aew-collision-review-12-02-23/