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Nations Championship Round 4 Preview: Scotland Host the All Blacks, England Meet Australia at Twickenham

Six tests from Friday to Sunday, every kick-off time, the squads already named, the injuries that matter and the two league World Cup semi-finals in Newcastle and Sydney.

Nov 3, 2026/4 min read

A panoramic view of Twickenham Stadium in London with a full crowd in the stands and the pitch in bright sunshine, photographed on 27 May 2012, a file photograph of the ground where England meet Australia on 8 November and not of this weekend's matches

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All Blacks Mourn Head of Security Logan Cadwallader After Sudden Death in Edinburgh

New Zealand Rugby confirmed the former NZSAS soldier died on Sunday morning at the team hotel, days before the Nations Championship test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Nov 3, 2026/3 min read

The pitch and empty stands at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, the home of Scottish Rugby, photographed from pitch side on 4 July 2026, a file photograph of the ground where Scotland host New Zealand on Saturday and not of the All Blacks or of Logan Cadwallader

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Tonga Edge Samoa 20-18 to Seal World Cup Semis as Leicester Stay Top and Pau Stun Toulouse

The weekend's rugby in one place: a record Parramatta crowd, Lebanon's golden point, England out of the league World Cup, Prem round five, URC round five and a Top 14 shock in Pau.

Nov 3, 2026/3 min read

The seating bowl and green pitch of Western Sydney Stadium in Parramatta, now called CommBank Stadium, seen from the north-east corner on its opening day, 14 April 2019, a file photograph of the ground where Tonga beat Samoa and not of Sunday's match

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Champions League Tuesday: Kane Can Equal Ronaldo's Record in Madrid While Carrick's Job Rides on Roma

Nine Matchday 4 games tonight: Bayern at the Metropolitano, Manchester United winless in nine against Roma, PSG chasing a fourth straight win at Villarreal and Barcelona against perfect Aston Villa.

Nov 3, 2026/2 min read

The bowl of the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid seen from the stands during a Spain against Classic All Blacks rugby match, photographed on 21 May 2022, a file photograph of Atletico Madrid's ground and not of Tuesday's match against Bayern

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Bears Beat Seahawks 34-17 on Monday Night as Swift Scores Three and Simmons Shines on Debut

Chicago improved to 6-2 at Lumen Field with three D'Andre Swift touchdown runs, a clean night from Caleb Williams and a sack from the newly acquired Jeffery Simmons.

Nov 3, 2026/2 min read

The north side of Lumen Field in Seattle at dusk with its two curved roof arches and central tower, photographed on 25 June 2022, a file photograph of the stadium and not of Monday night's game

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Lions Beat Vikings 19-15 to End Minnesota's Unbeaten Start as Lamar Jackson Leaves on the First Snap

Jared Goff's late touchdown to Jameson Williams and 153 rushing yards from Jahmyr Gibbs settled Detroit's division game, on a Sunday that also cost Baltimore its quarterback.

Nov 1, 2026/3 min read

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Antonelli Is Formula 1's Youngest World Champion at 20 as Verstappen Wins a Red-Flagged Mexico City Grand Prix

Third place behind Verstappen and Hamilton was more than enough. Bottas's 200 mph crash, a late safety car and a stack of penalties shaped the race, but not the result that mattered.

Nov 1, 2026/3 min read

Kimi Antonelli standing on his Mercedes in parc ferme with a hand raised to his helmet after winning the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, photographed on 15 March 2026, a file photograph of Antonelli and not of Sunday's title-clinching race in Mexico City

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Valkyries Beat Dream 68-63 in the First WNBA Finals Game 7 as Gabby Williams Scores 30

Golden State won a championship in its second season at Chase Center on Halloween night, overturning a six-point halftime deficit behind a 28-point second half from the Finals MVP.

Nov 1, 2026/3 min read

The glass front of Chase Center in San Francisco with its name above the entrance and the plaza outside, photographed on 19 September 2019, a file photograph of the Valkyries' home arena and not of Saturday's Game 7

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Hamilton Takes His First Ferrari Pole in Mexico City by 0.009s as Antonelli Starts Fourth for the Title

A 1:16.514 in the final seconds of Q3 gave the 41-year-old his 105th pole and his first since 2023, while penalties for Verstappen and Lawson reshuffled the rows behind him before Sunday's decider.

Nov 1, 2026/2 min read

Lewis Hamilton's red number 44 Ferrari on track during qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, photographed on 14 March 2026, a file photograph of Hamilton's Ferrari and not of Saturday's qualifying in Mexico City

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Brighton Beat Manchester City 1-0 at the Etihad as Ayari Strikes and Verbruggen Makes Seven Saves

Yasin Ayari's 11th-minute goal and a wall of Bart Verbruggen saves gave Brighton their first Premier League away win over City and handed the leaders a second straight league defeat.

Oct 31, 2026/2 min read

An aerial view of the City of Manchester Stadium, the Etihad, with its green pitch, blue seating bowl and the surrounding Etihad Campus buildings, photographed on 31 July 2023, a file photograph of Manchester City's ground and not of Saturday's match

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Chelsea Beat Ten-Man Manchester United 2-0 as Rogers and Palmer Strike and Martinez Sees Red

A goalless first half gave way to a Morgan Rogers opener, a Lisandro Martinez sending off and a Cole Palmer penalty, leaving United without a win in nine games and Michael Carrick under pressure.

Oct 31, 2026/2 min read

The blue-seated Matthew Harding and East stands of Stamford Bridge in London seen from the West Stand on a match day, photographed on 10 February 2013, a file photograph of Chelsea's ground and not of Saturday's match

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Antonelli Needs Only Ninth Place in Mexico City on Sunday to Become Formula 1's Youngest World Champion

The 20-year-old Mercedes driver leads George Russell by 123 points with five races left and returns to the car for Friday practice after a viral illness kept him out of Thursday's media day.

Oct 30, 2026/2 min read

Kimi Antonelli's black and teal Mercedes W17 at speed during the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, photographed on 4 October 2026, a file photograph of the car at an earlier race and not of the Mexico City weekend

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Dream Rout Valkyries 80-69 in a Lunchtime Game 6 to Force the First Game 7 in WNBA Finals History

Allisha Gray hit five threes and Angel Reese had a double-double as Atlanta led by 25 at half in a 12:30 pm tip forced by the Hawks' schedule. The decider is Saturday in San Francisco.

Oct 30, 2026/2 min read

The glass front and white steel struts of State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta under a clear sky, with the State Farm Arena sign above the entrance and cars parked along the street, photographed on 22 March 2019, a file photograph of the venue and not of Thursday's Game 6

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Everton Beat Newcastle 3-1 to Reach a Carabao Cup Quarter-Final With Fleetwood, Without Grealish

Garner, Hackney and Barry scored at Hill Dickinson Stadium, while the on-loan winger was left out for a breach of club discipline, days before the two sides meet again in the league.

Oct 30, 2026/2 min read

The glass-and-steel waterside facade of Everton's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool, still under construction beside the Mersey, photographed on 18 August 2024, a file photograph of the ground now called Hill Dickinson Stadium and not of Thursday night's match

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Anthony Edwards Has Knee Surgery, and Ja Morant Leaves the Grizzlies' Win Over Portland Hurt

Minnesota expects its star back this season after about two months out, while Memphis stayed unbeaten at 5-0 as Cameron Boozer posted a triple-double and Morant exited with a hamstring problem.

Oct 30, 2026/2 min read

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, number 1 in a dark blue jersey, running up court beside a Washington Wizards player in front of courtside spectators, photographed on 1 December 2021, a file photograph of Edwards and not of his surgery or of Thursday night's games

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Bears Trade Two First-Round Picks to the Titans for All-Pro Tackle Jeffery Simmons

Chicago paid a 2027 and 2028 first plus a fourth for the 29-year-old defensive tackle, the first such price for his position since 1967, with the 5-2 Bears pushing for a title.

Oct 30, 2026/2 min read

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, number 98 in a navy jersey, running onto the field at Nissan Stadium through smoke carrying an American flag before a game against the New York Giants on 11 September 2022, a file image of Simmons with his former team and not of the trade or of him in a Bears uniform

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Packers Hold Off Panthers 27-19 on Thursday Night as Watson Returns From a Hospital Trip

Josh Jacobs scored twice, Bryce Young was sacked six times and Green Bay moved to 5-3 at Lambeau, though Carolina scored the last ten points of a game that was once 17 apart.

Oct 30, 2026/2 min read

The curved brick and glass exterior of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with a flag on the roofline and yellow flowers in the foreground, photographed on 28 June 2013, a file photograph of the Packers' home ground and not of Thursday night's game

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Liverpool Beat Chelsea on Penalties, Then Draw Their Old Boss's Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup Last Eight

Fofana's miss sent Liverpool through at Anfield, City needed spot-kicks against Brighton, and Fleetwood wait on Everton or Newcastle after knocking out Arsenal.

Oct 29, 2026/2 min read

An aerial view of Anfield stadium in Liverpool with its red seating bowl and surrounding terraced streets, photographed on 31 July 2023, a file photograph of the ground and not of Wednesday's match

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Milwaukee Brewers Win the World Series, Beating the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 for the Franchise's First Title

Jacob Misiorowski threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, rookie Cooper Pratt set a Series mark with six straight hits, and Milwaukee ended a wait that began in 1969.

Oct 29, 2026/2 min read

The retractable-roof ballpark in Milwaukee, then called Miller Park, lit at night with its green field, red infield dirt and a full upper deck, photographed on 13 April 2009, a file photograph of the Brewers' home ballpark and not of Wednesday's Game 5 in St. Petersburg

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Arsenal Lose to League Two Fleetwood on Penalties and Are Out of the Carabao Cup

The Premier League champions needed a first goal of the season from Viktor Gyokeres to level at Highbury Stadium, then lost the shootout after a late red card for Max Dowman.

Oct 28, 2026/2 min read

The red-painted Percy Ronson Stand at Highbury Stadium in Fleetwood, with a goal net and houses behind it under a pale sky, photographed in 2007, a file photograph of the ground and not of Tuesday's match