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Wales Begin Home Run Against Japan as Nations Championship Resumes
Wales host Japan on Saturday in the Nations Championship, starting a run of three home matches that also includes New Zealand and Australia. Steve Tandy’s side enter the autumn series with one win and two defeats in the tournament’s opening games, and the coach says Wales want to finish as high as possible.
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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.
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.
Winning Toto Japan Classic offers a high-tech toilet
The Toto Japan Classic champion will receive a high-tech toilet from tournament sponsor Toto. Jeeno Thitikul said she wants the prize, while her caddie has already asked whether he could have it if she wins. The 72-hole event at Taiheiyo Club Minori Course begins with its opening round on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 9 p.m. EST.
MLB insider makes shocking $100 million prediction for Sato
Bob Nightengale says Japanese free agent Teruaki Sato could command a contract worth $80 million to $100 million, surpassing Kazuma Okamoto’s deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Sato, 27, is coming off a Triple Crown season with the Hanshin Tigers, where he hit .306 with 39 home runs and 106 RBIs.
18-Year-Old Japanese Baseball Phenom Draws MLB Interest
Shoki Oda, an 18-year-old right-handed pitcher from Yokohama High School, has attracted interview plans from representatives of 11 or 12 Major League Baseball teams. He has chosen to pursue baseball in the United States rather than Japan, after throwing a tournament-record 97 mph fastball at Koshien Stadium in August.
Thitikul, Yamashita Headline Toto Japan Classic in Final Asia Stop
Jeeno Thitikul and Miyu Yamashita headline the field at the Toto Japan Classic, the final event of the LPGA’s four-stop fall Asia swing. Yamashita arrives after a win at the Maybank Championship and leads the Vare Trophy race for low scoring. Shiho Kuwaki also returns to the LPGA after moving into the world’s top 10.
Blacked Canadiens blow 4-0 lead as Jets win in overtime
Winnipeg scored four goals in two minutes and six seconds to erase Montreal’s 4-0 lead, then beat the Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. The rally ended the Jets’ nine-game losing streak and set an NHL record for a four-goal comeback with less than three minutes remaining. Cole Caufield said Montreal had no excuse for the collapse.
Bec Judd share $3 million in Point Of Law’s Cup win
Bec Judd and her husband, Chris, are part of the ownership group for Point Of Law, which won the Lexus Melbourne Cup with Ethan Brown aboard. The three-year-old colt earned $4.5 million in prize money, with more than $3 million going to the owners. The Judds celebrated the win on Melbourne Cup Day.
Point of Law Wins Melbourne Cup After Late Charge Past Leader
Point of Law, previously owned by King Charles, won the Melbourne Cup after jockey Ethan Brown surged from the middle of the field to take the lead near the finish. Brown called the victory every jockey’s dream. The race also featured a late scratch after a stable worker mistakenly administered medication to Asterix.
Kimi Antonelli becomes F1’s youngest champion in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli sealed the Formula 1 title with a third-place finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the sport’s youngest world champion at 20 years and 68 days. The Mercedes driver shared the podium with race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, while his championship lead reached 119 points with four races remaining.
Coach calls calm on Labuschagne as Australia weighs changes
Australia coach Andrew McDonald has stopped short of saying Marnus Labuschagne will be dropped for the home Tests against New Zealand after the team’s series loss in South Africa. McDonald said selectors would review the tour and leave Labuschagne’s position open, while Ian Healy urged Cricket Australia to consider Ricky Ponting for the coaching job and called for George Bailey to go.
Cricket Dismembered at Newlands: Cummins’ Test Team Falls
South Africa beat Australia by 176 runs at Newlands, with Kagiso Rabada and Simon Harmer leading the attack on the final day. The result puts South Africa atop the Test rankings and adds pressure on Australia to rethink an ageing team’s approach. Pat Cummins said his side had been outplayed in the last couple of Tests.
49ers Bring Back DeForest Buckner for 2027 Fourth-Round Pick
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to reacquire defensive lineman DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 fourth-round pick, according to multiple reports. Buckner returns to the team that drafted him after recording 4.0 sacks and eight quarterback hits for Indianapolis so far in 2026. San Francisco also made practice-squad moves after the deal.
NFL Says Paris Games Will Return Despite Unrest
The NFL played its first regular-season game in France despite protests and calls to move the event. Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had “zero doubt” the league would return to Paris, and called an international franchise likely down the road, without giving a timetable or location.
NFL House closes in Paris as protests disrupt fan events
The NFL closed its Paris fan hub on Saturday, citing potential access problems as demonstrations disrupted events around the league’s first regular-season game in France. The Steelers and Saints were still scheduled to play in Saint-Denis on Sunday, with the NFL saying it had made preparations alongside local authorities. A US security alert urged visiting fans to stay alert and avoid unrest.
NFL House Paris Closes as Protests Raise Security Concerns
The NFL closed its NFL House in Paris on Saturday as the city prepared for street protests, with a heavy police presence and boarded-up storefronts. The closure came a day after the league shut a pop-up shop, while the Saints postponed their own fan event until Sunday. The Saints and Steelers are scheduled to play the NFL’s first regular-season game in France on Sunday.
NFL Paris game goes ahead despite security concerns
The NFL says the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers will play their first regular-season game in Paris as protests continue across France. League officials say preparations remain on schedule, while the Steelers have canceled a fan event in the Bastille neighborhood after recent unrest.
South Africa Australia Second Test Hit by Final-Day Rain
Rain intensified during the final morning of the South Africa-Australia second Test, delaying play around the lunch break. The Guardian’s live coverage said players had warmed up and session times had been revised before rain returned and covers went back on. The interruption followed several hours of lost play on day two, when the outfield remained wet even after sunshine returned.
NFL Keeps Paris Game on Schedule as Protests Continue
The NFL says preparations for its Saints-Steelers game in Paris are continuing despite protests in France. Both teams are coordinating with the league, while Pittsburgh coach Mike McCarthy said the Steelers have a plan and are monitoring events. The matchup is scheduled for Oct. 25 at Stade de France, with the Steelers set to travel Thursday and the Saints already in France.