Bruno Fernandes’ Cheshire home burgled while he was away with Manchester United
The Manchester United captain was in Italy for a Champions League match when his home was broken into. His family were understood to be away from the house.
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Trump calls for LeBron James to apologize over national anthem movements
The president accused the Philadelphia 76ers forward of disrespecting the United States after sharing a clip from before the team's October 20 game against the Knicks.
United States confirmed as host of first FIFA Women’s Club World Cup
FIFA has selected the United States for the inaugural 19-club tournament, scheduled for 5–30 January 2028. Seven clubs have qualified so far.
Texans plan battle red, Lions all black for NFL Week 7
Houston and Detroit lead a Week 7 slate of alternate uniforms, while Green Bay plans its primary white road look for Sunday's game at Ford Field.
Haiti moves US Nations League quarter-final home leg from Kingston to Miami
Concacaf approved Haiti’s request to stage the November 14 first leg at Nu Stadium. The return match remains scheduled for Cincinnati on November 17.
South Africa beat Australia by an innings to level Test series
South Africa recovered from 110 for six, then bowled Australia out twice to win the second Test in Gqeberha by an innings and 31 runs.
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Manchester United to keep Fernandes as captain after criticism of Carrick
Bruno Fernandes will remain Manchester United captain and face no disciplinary action after questioning Michael Carrick’s tactics following a 4-1 defeat at Como, BBC Sport...
Sri Lanka chase 430 to beat England despite Harry Brook’s record double century
Sri Lanka won by two wickets in Rawalpindi after Harry Brook hit the fastest ODI double century and England posted 429 for four.
IllustrationComo’s win over Manchester United puts its lakeside football project in focus
The 4–1 Champions League result has drawn attention to Como’s rise through Italian football and its plan to attract visitors to matches beside Lake Como.
IllustrationFIFA opens U.S. bidding for 2030 World Cup media rights, with 2034 option
Broadcasters and streaming services can bid for U.S. and Puerto Rico rights to the 2030 men’s tournament, with an option to acquire 2034 rights.
Kawhi Leonard scores 23 in Raptors return, says he needs game reps
Leonard played 24 minutes as Toronto beat Chicago 135-92 in its season opener. Afterward, he explained why he wanted to keep playing despite the lopsided score.
Arda Güler jokes he ‘stole’ Mbappé’s goal after Real Madrid beat Leipzig
The midfielder explained his second-half goal in Madrid’s 4-1 Champions League win and looked ahead to Sunday’s Clásico against Barcelona.
Luka Doncic and Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg trade words in Lakers opener
Doncic said Lendeborg's talk brought out a different side of him during the Lakers' 127-105 win. The rookie said the game left him with less respect for Doncic.
Megan Schutt suspended for two matches over prescription medication breach
The Australia fast bowler will miss a New Zealand T20 international and Adelaide Strikers’ WBBL opener after breaching Cricket Australia’s medication guidelines.
IllustrationLakers beat Warriors in opener as Doncic and Kessler connect early
Walker Kessler shot 12-for-12 in his Lakers debut as Los Angeles beat Golden State 127–105, with Luka Doncic finding the center for early lobs.
Bill Self says Kansas fans crossed line with chants at Flory Bidunga
The Kansas coach said booing a former player was fair, but condemned profanity directed at Bidunga during Louisville’s exhibition win in Lawrence.
Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 in return as Pacers beat Pelicans 123-120
Haliburton had 12 assists and scored 13 points in the fourth quarter as Indiana won its season opener in New Orleans.
Sunderland’s Lech Poznań trip raises selection question before Premier League fixture
Sunderland visit Lech Poznań in the Europa League on 22 October with maximum points so far, but Sunday’s Premier League fixture is shaping the debate over their team selection.