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Eastern Washington vs. Idaho: Vandals seek Che-Scow Cup
Idaho hosts Eastern Washington in Moscow for the Che-Scow Cup, with the Vandals aiming to reclaim the trophy and strengthen their playoff position. The teams enter the Big Sky rivalry game with contrasting records, while both offenses feature mobile quarterbacks and productive passing attacks.
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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
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.
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.
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,
John Eustace responds to Derby future after 4-0 loss
John Eustace says he will have to “wait and see” whether he remains Derby County manager for Friday’s game against Bolton. The Rams’ 4-0 home defeat to Norwich City followed a 4-1 loss to Millwall, intensifying pressure on the manager. Eustace accepted responsibility for the results but said he was “not a quitter.”
Bruno Fernandes backs Michael Carrick after Roma comeback
Bruno Fernandes said Michael Carrick was right to leave him out after the Manchester United manager dropped the captain following criticism of his tactics. Fernandes then scored a penalty and set up Matheus Cunha’s equaliser in a 3-2 Champions League comeback win over Roma, ending United’s nine-game winless run against the Italian side.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton Premier: Barry seals away win
Thierno Barry’s second-half goal gave Everton a 1-0 Premier League win at Newcastle, while Jacob Ramsey was sent off in stoppage time. The defeat left Newcastle 13th and brought boos from the home crowd at half-time and full-time. Everton moved up to seventh after claiming their first away league win of the season.
Chris Fagan joins Carlton in coaching role for 2027
Chris Fagan will join Carlton as director of coaching for 2027 after stepping down as Brisbane’s senior coach following the club’s premiership win. The 65-year-old will oversee a matchday role and mentor the coaching panel, supporting first-time senior coach Josh Fraser. Fagan said Carlton’s shared vision and the role’s purpose made the opportunity too good to pass up.
Three players guaranteed miss Chelsea-Man Utd clash
Manchester United will be without Manuel Ugarte, Benjamin Sesko and Luke Shaw for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Chelsea, while Kobbie Mainoo has returned to training. The midfielder missed the previous four matches with a muscular complaint and could be in contention, though the game may come too soon for him to start. Michael Carrick’s side also face pressure after consecutive heavy defeats.
Ligue 1 once again faces schedule changes amid French protests
Protests across France are disrupting Ligue 1 fixtures again, with three Saturday-night matches moved to other days. OGC Nice-Stade Rennais is now scheduled for Friday night, while FC Lorient-Stade Brestois will be played Monday night and Olympique Lyonnais-SCO Angers on Sunday afternoon. Last weekend, local prefecture directives also forced changes across Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or in London ceremony
Harry Kane won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in London, becoming the first Englishman to receive the award in 25 years. He finished ahead of co-favourites Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé after a season that included a Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich and an England World Cup semi-final. Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for the third time.
Man Utd-Bournemouth Postponed? Match Set to Go Ahead
Manchester United’s Premier League match against Bournemouth remains scheduled despite Storm Boelo and a yellow weather warning in nearby Merseyside. Fans travelling to Old Trafford face tram cancellations and reduced services, with replacement buses and shuttle services planned. Transport for Greater Manchester urged supporters to leave earlier than usual while officials assess weather conditions and safety around the ground.
Team team players rated after Bournemouth beat United 3-0
Bournemouth won 3-0 at Old Trafford, handing Manchester United another difficult day. BBC Sport rated Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson among the visitors’ top performers, while United’s goalkeeper Senne Lammens received a 4 after an error contributed to Bournemouth’s third goal. Bruno Fernandes remained on the bench as the hosts struggled to respond.
Another Day Paris Protests: NFL Keeps Steelers-Saints On
The NFL plans to play the Steelers-Saints game at Stade de France despite another day of protests in Paris. More than 400,000 people joined demonstrations that led to more than 1,000 arrests, and clashes between protesters and police raised questions about security on the route to the stadium.
Steelers Fan Event Paris Canceled Amid Security Concerns
The Pittsburgh Steelers called off a planned fan gathering at a bar in Paris’s Bastille neighborhood after recent protests raised security concerns. The NFL says its game at Stade de France will proceed as planned, with preparations continuing alongside local authorities and partners. League vice president Nicki Ewell said the decision to cancel the fan event came from the team.
French Soccer Icon Emmanuel Petit Condemns France Riots
Former France international Emmanuel Petit condemned rioters who looted stores and set cars alight, while distinguishing them from people protesting the cost of living. In an Instagram post, Petit also criticized the treatment of working families and said he welcomed foreigners who respected France and wanted to integrate. Fox News reported that more than 2,400 rioters had been arrested nationwide.
Brann Hold Off Nine-Man Lincoln Red Imps to Win 2-1 in Bergen
Lincoln Red Imps lost 2-1 to Brann at Brann Stadion in a Conference League match. The Gibraltar side had late chances through Manuel Toledano and Graeme Torrilla but could not find an equaliser. The BBC match report recorded a red card for Neraysho Kasanwirjo and two yellow cards for G. Cardozo, while the result ended with Brann taking the win.
Milan’s Cisse Makes European History With Hat-Trick at 19
Alphadjo Cisse scored three goals in AC Milan’s 4-0 Europa League win over RB Salzburg in Austria, becoming the youngest Milan player to score a hat-trick in a European competition. The 19-year-old also became the youngest Italian to achieve the feat in a major European competition, breaking a record that had stood since 1959. Milan played the final stages with 10 men after Filippo Terracciano was sent off.