UCF beats No. 2 BYU in double overtime for its first top-five win
The Knights won 39-31 in Orlando after a fourth-down stop, ending BYU’s unbeaten run and securing a first against an AP top-five opponent.
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Workers accounted for after fire at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids
Firefighters found apparent evidence of an explosion and a subsequent fire at the Iowa facility on October 24. The mayor said workers evacuated without injuries; the cause has...
Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson against Bengals; Tyler Huntley to start
Baltimore downgraded Jackson from questionable to out on Saturday because of his left ankle injury, leaving Huntley to start a key AFC North game.
Cincinnati upsets No. 8 Texas Tech, complicating Big 12 playoff race
The Bearcats’ 37-24 home win handed Texas Tech its first loss of the season and put more pressure on the Red Raiders in the Big 12 title race.
Tommy Carr takes responsibility after Michigan loses first start to Indiana in overtime
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr watched his brother’s first Michigan start during a bye week. Tommy Carr threw for 167 yards in a 13-6 overtime loss.
Lazio beat Parma to lead Serie A as Dortmund go top in Germany
Lazio’s 2-1 win put them three points clear of Inter Milan, while Maximilian Beier’s late goal sent Borussia Dortmund to the Bundesliga summit.
Ric Flair says he is recovering after fall and overnight hospital stay in Tampa
The retired wrestler said Saturday he would be okay after a reported fall outside a Tampa restaurant. He had separately canceled travel because of a blood clot in his leg.
Orange Order marches through Portadown as Garvaghy Road challenge awaits ruling
Thousands gathered for a support parade on 24 October, while a separate dispute over the Orange Order’s blocked Garvaghy Road procession awaits a High Court ruling.
Kim Jong-un visits Dandong after crossing newly opened China–North Korea bridge
Kim met senior Chinese official Wang Huning during the October 24 visit, as the two sides called for closer trade and other cooperation.
Kimi Antonelli takes US Grand Prix pole as Formula 1 title chance approaches
The championship leader starts ahead of Max Verstappen in Austin, while the finishing positions of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will determine whether he can clinch the title.
NC State fires Dave Doeren after Stanford loss, names Todd Goebbel interim coach
The Wolfpack made the coaching change after falling to 3-4. Athletic director Boo Corrigan thanked Doeren for his 14 seasons but gave no specific reason for the decision.
Healey plans £1.5bn borrowing facility for English mayors in devolution package
The chancellor is expected to set out new borrowing and funding plans on 28 October, giving local leaders more room to choose investment projects.
Trump votes early in Florida and says he backed Republicans across the ballot
Donald Trump and Melania Trump voted in person in West Palm Beach on Oct. 24, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. At the polling place, the president said he voted for...
Obama attacks Trump’s record at Cleveland rally for Ohio Democrats
The former president blamed Trump administration decisions for rising costs as he campaigned for Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown ahead of the November 3 midterms.
Welsh ambulance service reviews call after 93-year-old waited hours for help
Margaret Owen’s son says she waited more than ten hours on the floor after a fall. The ambulance service says its preliminary review found aspects of the call that need further...
Usman Khawaja reveals he played Test cricket with rheumatoid arthritis
The former Australia batter says he kept his diagnosis from teammates throughout an 88-Test career and credits regular injections with helping him return to play.
De Zerbi calls Tottenham’s 2-0 win at Chelsea his best performance with Spurs
Tottenham won at Stamford Bridge for only the second time since 1990, moving to 12th in the Premier League after a second consecutive victory.
Hebron demolitions displace Palestinians after deadly attack
Israeli forces demolished buildings and ordered residents from parts of Hebron after an attack that killed two soldiers and two gunmen. Estimates of the number displaced differ.