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Matt Payne Takes Sandown 500 Pole in 1:08.110
Matt Payne will start the Sandown 500 from pole after setting the fastest time in the Top 10 Shootout, securing the leading grid spot ahead
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Toto Wolff Says Komatsu Dropped Ocon to Shield Haas From Criticism
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Ayao Komatsu dropped Esteban Ocon to shield Haas from criticism after a dispute over team strategy. Haas and Ocon
NC State Hosts East Tennessee State Amid New Roles and Rotations
NC State welcomes East Tennessee State on Friday after winning its first game of a four-game stretch against mid-major opponents. The Buccaneers arrive after a 75-65 loss at Arizona State, while the Wolfpack continue adjusting to new roles and lineups.
Timberwolves Face Pelicans Without Anthony Edwards as Both Teams Ride Streaks
The Minnesota Timberwolves faced the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday after winning two straight, but did so without injured star Anthony Edwards. The teams entered the matchup with contrasting runs: Minnesota was 6-3, while New Orleans had won four consecutive games to reach .500.
Hugo Keenan hat-trick leads Ireland to 42-12 win over Argentina
Hugo Keenan scored three tries as Ireland beat Argentina 42-12 in Dublin, leading a six-try performance that exposed gaps in the visitors’ defense. The bonus...
Jobe Bellingham joins Jude in England squad for Nations League
Jobe Bellingham has earned his first call-up to England’s senior squad, joining his older brother Jude for Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. The
Vikings Start Carson Wentz Against Bills After Murray Injury
The Minnesota Vikings will start Carson Wentz against the Buffalo Bills after Kyler Murray strained a hamstring. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Murray is not being considered for injured reserve, while Wentz gets another chance to lead the offense. The quarterback change adds to a season of repeated switches, but O’Connell said the team’s focus is on the upcoming game.
FC Argeș Beat Dinamo 2-1 With 90th-Minute Winner, Ending Winless Run
Mamadou Mendy's stoppage-time goal gave FC Argeș a 2-1 win over Superliga leaders Dinamo, ending a 10-match winless run and handing Dinamo their first league defeat in four months.
Justin Boone’s Week 9 Fantasy Football Advice: Start Prescott
Fantasy managers weighing a quarterback start in Week 9 have a strong case for Dak Prescott: Justin Boone rates him as a top-five option against
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on wing as Valetini drops to bench
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start on the wing and Rob Valetini has been named on the bench for Australia’s Test against England at Twickenham. Wallabies coach
Nasa Hataoka Takes One-Shot Lead at Toto Japan Classic
Defending champion Nasa Hataoka moved one stroke ahead after two rounds of the Toto Japan Classic, carding an 8-under 64 on Friday. An eagle on the par-5 17th helped her finish with a 12-under 132 total. Miyu Yamashita was second, while Ana Belac and Fuka Suga shared third, two shots back.
Miyu Yamashita Sits Solo Second After Opening With 66
Miyu Yamashita opened the TOTO Japan Classic with a bogey-free 66 at Taiheiyo Club Minori Course, moving into a tie for the lead before the leaderboard shifted. Her 17 greens in regulation and 29 putts helped put her in contention as she pursues another LPGA Tour victory after winning last week’s Maybank Championship.
Kozo Tashima to challenge Infantino in FIFA election
Japan Football Association honorary president Kozo Tashima has declared he will challenge Gianni Infantino in FIFA’s presidential election in March. Tashima says he has the association’s full support and wants to promote the values of Japanese football. He is the second challenger to declare, with candidates facing a November 18 deadline.
53 red cards shown after Brazilian under-20 match brawl
A semi-final between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil’s Minas Gerais Under-20 Championship ended in a mass brawl, with 53 red cards shown to players, coaches and club officials. The referee abandoned the match after a roughly 40-minute pause. Uberlandia later conceded the second leg, saying Mamore had only seven players available because of the dismissals.
Guinness World Record Broken: 53 Red Cards in Brazil Match
A brawl in an under-20 state championship semifinal in Minas Gerais led the referee to issue 53 red cards, setting a new Guinness World Record. The match was halted for 40 minutes before Mamore took a 3-1 lead. Uberlandia later forfeited the second leg, sending Mamore through to the final.
LIV Golf future doubt grows as BC Partners pulls backing
LIV Golf’s bid to relaunch its league is in doubt after BC Partners reportedly withdrew its support, citing a lack of player commitments. The league is also facing bankruptcy proceedings in New Jersey, while South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas said next year’s event at Kooyonga was unlikely to proceed.
Alan Jones, Australian F1 Champion and Broadcaster, Dies at 80
Alan Jones, the Australian driver who won the Formula 1 world championship with Williams in 1980, has died at 80 after a short illness. He was the second Australian to claim the title and remained a prominent figure in motorsport broadcasting. Jones was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1985.
Brazil soccer match sets red-card record after brawl
A mass brawl in the Minas Gerais Under-20 Championship produced 53 red cards, according to the referee’s report cited by ESPN. The incident followed Mamoré’s move to a 3-1 lead over Uberlândia and led to police being called after damage at the stadium. Uberlândia then withdrew from the competition, allowing Mamoré to advance to the final.
New Zealand-India cricket timeline: tour schedule and squads
India’s all-format tour of New Zealand began on October 22, 2026, with a five-match T20I series. Five ODIs follow from November 4, before two Tests close the tour, with the second Test scheduled to end on December 1. The series also brings separate squads and captaincy arrangements across formats.
Paul Langmack, Three-Time Canterbury Premiership Winner, Dies at 61
Paul Langmack, a three-time premiership winner with Canterbury, has died from a heart attack at 61. His 314-game first-grade career included stints with the Magpies, Roosters and Halifax. Former teammates and rugby league officials remembered his character and his work supporting players and community programs.
Arsenal Survive Slavia Prague Scare as Gyökeres Scores Again
Arsenal led Slavia Prague 2-0 at half-time but needed a goal-line clearance and a nervy finish to secure a 2-1 Champions League win in Prague,