Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop make weight for PFL Chicago title fight
Both fighters made the flyweight championship limit ahead of Friday’s PFL Chicago card, while reports differ on the status of another scheduled bout.
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Musk gave $158 million to Senate GOP fund, which routed it to pro-Paxton Texas PAC
Federal filings described by CBS News show two September gifts from Elon Musk and matching transfers to a PAC supporting Ken Paxton. The Senate Leadership Fund reported a...
Tesla demonstrates thruster-equipped Roadster at Texas reveal
At an Oct. 15 event outside Waco, Tesla showed the long-delayed Roadster maneuvering with fans and thrusters. Reports gave different acceleration figures, with no independently...
Banana Ball adds Mexico and Canada stops to 2027 tour, plans 360 game at Notre Dame
The traveling baseball league plans games in four cities across Mexico and Canada. A new two-field format is scheduled to debut at Notre Dame Stadium.
US sues REPS & Co. over alleged ticket buying scheme involving Beyoncé and Pitbull shows
Federal agencies allege the broker used thousands of accounts to bypass ticket limits, bought more than 18.5 million tickets and made at least $120.8 million in profit.
Sydney Airport security workers strike as passengers face possible screening delays
Security staff began strike action on 16 October. The airport urged travellers to allow extra time, while Air New Zealand said it had contingency plans in place.
France and Germany’s car emissions package faces dispute over its status
The proposed package would ease parts of EU car emissions rules and narrow eligibility for car-sector Made in Europe support, but reports differ on whether it stalled or...
Maxey says Embiid’s preseason practice time is helping Sixers build their offense
Tyrese Maxey says rehearsing plays with Joel Embiid is giving Philadelphia’s guards and newcomers time to learn where to move before the season begins.
Jayden Daniels tells Commanders teammates overtime mistake ‘will never happen again’
The Washington quarterback accepted responsibility after the Commanders failed to attempt a potential winning field goal against the Giants, leaving the game tied 27-27.
Max Verstappen targets victory in GT World Challenge Europe debut at Portimão
The four-time Formula 1 champion tested a Mercedes-AMG GT3 on Thursday before joining Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat for Saturday’s Endurance Cup finale.
Guardians take 2-1 ALCS lead as Rays strike out 13 times in Game 3
Cleveland won 3-2 after Petey Halpin’s two-run homer overturned a Tampa Bay lead. Junior Caminero struck out four times in the Rays’ 13-strikeout game.
KFC plans switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola drinks at U.S. restaurants
The chain says the change will begin in January 2027 and reach its U.S. restaurants by the end of the first quarter, ending a beverage partnership that began in 1986.
Sega moves to withdraw Total War: Shogun 2 — Complete Edition after launch complaints
Sega and Creative Assembly say they will restore the original game for sale while they investigate complaints about the new edition. Existing owners can keep playing.
Maple Leafs acquire Aatu Räty from Canucks for Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan
Toronto adds a forward who played four games for Vancouver this season, while the Canucks receive two young forwards. Räty has cleared waivers and is expected to report to the...
Minibus hits stationary train near Channel Tunnel, injuring 19
A minibus carrying truck drivers struck a train at the Coquelles boarding area in France. Reports differ on the number of severe injuries and the length of the passenger...
Steven Soderbergh steps in for Matt Reeves on The Batman Part II: what changes
Soderbergh will help finish filming while Reeves attends to a family matter. The plan keeps Reeves involved, but the effect on the release date is unclear.
Netflix names Peter Rice chief content officer, replacing Bela Bajaria
Rice is due to take over Netflix’s global content organization on October 26 as Bajaria leaves after nearly a decade at the company.
Smith urges Bournemouth to build on 3-0 Europa League win over Sturm Graz
Captain Adam Smith said Bournemouth’s players spoke among themselves after their heavy defeat at Chelsea before responding with a home win in Europe.