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▶The Knicks make it four straight wins, while Notre Dame breaks into college football’s top five. Pat Murphy wins a third straight award from a hospital bed, and Jenna Dewan is eliminated from Dancing With the Stars.
Borussia Mönchengladbach forward Wael Mohya has received his first Germany call-up at 17, placing him on course to become one of the youngest players to represent the senior national team in the modern era. The selection is notable both for his early rise and because, as a dual…
Barcelona has opened plans for a memorial at Camp Nou where supporters can place their ashes, allowing fans to remain close to the club after death. The project forms part of the stadium redevelopment and is intended to help fund its rising costs. Designed by Quique Montoya, the…
Broadcaster and journalist Danny Kelly has died aged 69 after treatment for oesophageal cancer. The article also reports that Mauricio Pochettino could be considered for the Manchester United job, an appointment that would bring questions about the club’s direction and his commitments to the United States national team.…
The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Las Vegas Raiders shortly before the trade deadline, after backup Carson Wentz’s poor performance against Buffalo prompted the team to revive discussions. Cousins chose to return to Minnesota for its playoff push, giving the 6-2 Vikings a familiar starter…
Manchester United have reached a framework agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to become head coach if the club dismiss Michael Carrick. The move follows recommendations from director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada, who are due to brief co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe; it would mark a…
Danny Kelly, the broadcaster and former editor of the NME and Q magazine, has died aged 69 after receiving treatment for oesophageal cancer. His death has prompted tributes from colleagues and Tottenham Hotspur, the club he supported, recognising his influence on music journalism and football broadcasting. Kelly edited…
Usman Khawaja has alleged that knowledge of the 2018 ball-tampering plan extended beyond the three players punished, and David Warner has publicly backed his account. The claims challenge Cricket Australia’s long-standing finding about who knew of the scheme and have renewed scrutiny of the investigation and the team’s…
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take charge of Manchester United after the club confirms Michael Carrick’s departure, potentially ending a decade of links between the Argentine and Old Trafford. The appointment would come as United struggle in the Premier League and face growing fan frustration over decisions by…
London Broncos are favourites to join Super League in 2027 after the competition’s shareholders voted to expand from 14 to 15 clubs. Their inclusion would give the top flight its only English club based south of Warrington, with Australian rugby league leaders also keen to involve London. The…
Croatia travel to Wembley to face England in the Nations League, still haunted by their 7-0 defeat in Rijeka last month. Manager Slaven Bilic wants the players to remember that humiliation and use it to prevent a repeat, while rebuilding the team’s confidence and self-respect. Captain Luka Modric…
The documentary *Give Me the Ball!* portrays Billie Jean King as a tennis champion who spent much of her career pressing for equal respect and prize money for women’s tennis. It also traces how her sporting success brought her into the public spotlight on questions of gender equality…
Wayne Rooney will join ten other celebrities in the Australian jungle for the 26th series of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, which begins on Monday, 16 November. The line-up also includes Gavin and Stacey actor Joanna Page, Kaiser Chiefs singer Ricky Wilson and YouTuber Sharky.…
The Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel ruled that Liverpool should have received a penalty against Arsenal after Jurrien Timber pulled Alexander Isak’s shirt. The decision matters because the referee and VAR had both allowed play to continue, despite replays showing the shirt pull. The panel voted 4-1…
Police and other UK enforcement bodies are stepping up efforts to tackle the sale and use of modified Fire Sticks that provide access to paid TV services without a subscription. Former detective Rav Wilding says investigators may examine sellers’ bank accounts to identify people who paid for the…
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill can call on a squad with substantial recent club playing time as his side prepare to face Ukraine and Hungary in the Nations League. The team lead Group B2 after four matches, and O’Neill says regular minutes should help players develop and strengthen…
Inter Milan’s 2010 Champions League final squad appears to hold the record for the most players who were their country’s captain at the same time. The distinction matters because several other teams had players who later became international captains, but the count here includes only those holding the…
Premier League shirt numbers still carry meaning, but squad numbers have made them less predictable since their introduction in 1993. Traditional numbers seven to 11 have produced the most goals, while current market values show that a number’s prestige does not necessarily match the players wearing it. Opta’s…
Thomas Tuchel has given James Trafford international game time, prompting debate about whether Jordan Pickford could lose his long-held place as England’s first-choice goalkeeper. Former England keeper Paul Robinson says Pickford remains the clear number one, but argues that trying Trafford in matches helps prepare the team for…
Aleksey Batrakov, a 21-year-old Russian midfielder, has made an immediate impact since moving from Lokomotiv to Galatasaray at the end of the summer. His Champions League goals have made him a fan favourite in Turkey and drawn attention across European football, at a time when Russian players rarely…