France ended South Africa’s 100% record in the Nations Championship with a sensational 21-19 victory over the world champions at the Stade de France on Friday.
Les Bleus’ fourth victory from five pool matches extended their lead in the northern hemisphere standings to six points with one game to play.
South Africa remain top of the standings in the southern hemisphere but will be overtaken by New Zealand if the All Blacks beat Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
England will hope to close the gap to France when they face Japan at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Nations Championship
France (21) 21
Tries: Grandidier-Nkanang, Attissogbe, Bielle-Biarrey Cons: Lucu (3)
South Africa (7) 19
Tries: Wessels, Reinach, Marx Cons: Feinberg-Mngomezulu (2)
France held on to end their five-match losing run against South Africa at Stade de France with an enthralling 21-19 victory in Paris.
The victory dents the world champions’ hopes of reaching the Nations Championship final and puts Les Bleus in a strong position to top the northern hemisphere standings.

The San Jose Earthquakes and PayPal Park will have new ownership, the team announced Friday, with John Fisher agreeing to sell the team. (Santiago Mejia/S.F. Chronicle)

John Fisher is close to officially being out of the Bay Area sports business. 
Fisher, who moved the A’s from their longtime home in Oakland, has agreed to sell the San Jose Earthquakes, the team announced Friday. Major League Soccer’s Board of Governors approved the sale, according to the Quakes’ news release, and the deal is expected to close in “the coming weeks.

Texas football is still in Austin on Friday evening after a nationwide ground stop from the Federal Aviation Administration kept its charter flight to Baton Rouge on the ground.
The Longhorns are slated to face LSU at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday at Tiger Stadium.
The FAA ordered the ground stop at 2:54 p.m. CT after communication problems hit air traffic control facilities nationwide.
“Texas has deplaned and is headed back to the facility/campus for a meal, walk-through and additional meetings,” CJ Vogel of OnTexasFootball.com posted at 4:41 p.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Antione West Jr.’s stay in the Purdue basketball starting lineup has already been interrupted. 
The second-year guard will not start tonight vs. Ohio due to being late to a film session, per a team spokesperson. Indiana Mr. Basketball Luke Ertel will make his first start with the Boilermakers, joining C.J. Cox, Jack Benter, Caden Pierce and Daniel Jacobsen. 
West made his first career start in Monday’s 76-59 victory over Illinois State. He scored 17 points with 3 of 4 3-point shooting while collecting two assists and a steal with three turnovers.

Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit are officially one day away from launching a new era of the UFC heavyweight division.
The two headliners hit the stage Friday for UFC 334’s ceremonial weigh-ins in New York City, setting the stage for Gane to defend his undisputed title for the first time against the controversial and undefeated American challenger.

Michigan State football is slated to face Washington in a Big Ten matchup on Saturday, Nov. 14.
There’s just one problem: As of Friday evening, the Huskies are still in Seattle, grounded by the FAA’s nationwide flight shutdown, according to multiple reports.

The University of Washington Football team is currently sitting in buses awaiting their flight at the King County International Airport, due to the FAA nationwide ground stop, the team confirms to @fox13seattle .@UW_Football is scheduled to play at Michigan St.

Arroyo Valley takes on Costa Mesa tonight as the 2026 CIF-SS football postseason ramps up across southern California.
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Fans can stream the California high school football playoff game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku.
Don’t miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too.
Ahead of the kickoff, here’s what to know about the Arroyo Valley vs. Costa Mesa postseason clash.

U20 Elite League: Germany U20 return to winning ways with late comeback in Poland
Following their defeat to England last month, Germany U20 got back to winning ways with two goals after the 84th minute mark against Poland. Hannes Wolf’s side trailed the game for over an hour before their dramatic comeback started with Tom Meyer’s strike.
Bochum’s key midfielder has never played for Germany at any level before coming off the bench to make an immediate impact.

Can the UCLA Bruins stay unbeaten? It’s been a fantastic 9-0 start to the season for Bob Chesney’s team but the Illinois Fighting Illini will look to deliver the Bruins their first loss of the season. Illinois heads to Pasadena for a Friday night showdown, with the Fighting Illini entering the game having won four games in a row.
A win on Friday would put No. 4 UCLA in terrific spot to claim a College Football Playoff spot, with the Bruins being the lone unbeaten team in the Big Ten Conference.

Center Hjalte Froholdt will miss his first start since joining the Cardinals in 2023. Froholdt did not clear concussion protocol, ruling him out for Sunday’s game against the Rams.
Froholdt had started all possible 60 games since signing as a free agent.
The Cardinals will also play without offensive lineman Jon Gaines II (ankle). That means Hayden Conner will start at center.
Defensive lineman Zach Carter, who has had three limited practices since coming off injured reserve with a knee injury, is also out.

Quartz Hill takes on Martin Luther King High School tonight as the 2026 CIF-SS football postseason ramps up across southern California.
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Fans can stream the California high school football playoff game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku.
Don’t miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too.
Ahead of the kickoff, here’s what to know about the Quartz Hill vs. Martin Luther King High School postseason clash.

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German national team head coach Jürgen Klopp made a very interesting decision ahead of his squad’s UEFA Nations League match vs. Serbia.
The veteran coach opted to sit Nico Schlotterbeck, who is widely regarded as the team‘s best central defender, in favor of Malick Thiaw and Jonathan Tah. Even with the explanation the head coach gave, it was questionable considering Schlotterbeck’s status among his peers.
“We are expecting lots of long balls, so Thiaw and Tah have a slight advantage because of their aerial ability.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the “Big Apple” tomorrow night (Sat., Nov. 14, 2026) at UFC 334 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Madison Square Garden in New York City, but that comes after Friday’s ceremonial weigh ins featuring each and every fighter from the jam-packed card.
Of course, tomorrow’s heavyweight title fight between current UFC champion Ciryl Gane and streaking contender Josh Hokit will serve as the headlining act, but there’s so much more to like about UFC’s MSG takeover.

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The Netherlands delivered a masterclass in attacking efficiency, dismantling Greece 7-0 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Tijjani Reijnders led the charge with a first-half hat-trick as Xavi Hernandez’s side moved top of Group 2.
The Netherlands produced a performance of frightening superiority at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, obliterating Greece 7-0 in a UEFA Nations League encounter that was over as a contest before the interval. Xavi’s side exploited every structural weakness in the Greek defensive block, racing to a 5-0 lead by half-time.

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Just four teams remain in the 2026 NWSL playoffs as the Washington Spirit hosts the Utah Royals, while Gotham FC faces Kansas City Current. While much of the attention will fall on the attacking stars, there are other players who could have just as much influence on the outcome.
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While the Spirit’s attacking performance against the Thorns was impressive, Utah’s defensive organization presents a different challenge.

US LBM Coaches Poll No. 3 Notre Dame and Boston College are set to meet for the 29th time in history.
The Fighting Irish and the Eagles will square off in another edition of the Frank Leahy Memorial Bowl, better known as the “Holy War,” as they battle for the coveted Ireland Trophy in South Bend.
Notre Dame on Friday released its weekly hype video, titled “Eyes Forward.” While “I See Why” by Moneybagg Yo is playing in the background, the video shows highlights of the 2026 season so far.

The Irish are 19-9 all-time against the Eagles.

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Alabama will be making their first trip to Nashville since their stunning 2024 loss to Vanderbilt this Saturday in Week 11. Alabama (7-2 overall, 5-2 SEC) is on the verge of locking up a spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP), while Vanderbilt (4-5, 1-5) is fighting for bowl eligibility.
Last week, Vanderbilt picked up their first win since September with a two-point victory over Mississippi State. That same day, Alabama picked up a big win in a ranked matchup with LSU.

Jack Grealish makes Everton apology after recent antics
Jack Grealish Apology Puts Everton Future and Brentford Return in Focus

Jack Grealish is back in the frame at Everton after four matches out for what the club described as a breach of discipline. There is no point dressing it up. He let himself down, he let the club down and, by his own admission, he left the team without a player who was supposed to matter.

The 31-year-old returned in a behind-closed-doors game against Derby County, a 4-1 win that at least gave him minutes and a route back into contention.

The Houston Texans already have a limited running game with Woody Marks taking a majority of their carries.
What about having zero running game in Week 10 against the Cleveland Browns?
The Texans could be without both David Montgomery and Marks following Thursday’s injury report. Marks, who was not out at practice, was listed as limited with a knee injury on Thursday.
This is massive since Montgomery, the Texans’ top running back in Week 1, has not played since the victory over the Tennessee Titans last month with a groin injury.

Sporting Club Jacksonville president of soccer Mark Warburton will step down from his role with the club on Dec. 1, the organization announced Nov. 13, following a last-place debut season for the professional men’s soccer team.
Meanwhile, the club announced the new involvement of S&G Sports Ecosystems, headed by former Jacksonville Armada general manager and professional goalkeeper Dario Sala, in a sporting strategy role.

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First baseman Jake Bauers, who is coming off a career season with the Brewers, has agreed to four-year, $58M contract with the Red Sox, sources told ESPN.

Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III missed practice Friday with a sore groin, leaving his status for Sunday’s matchup against the Falcons in question.

Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray wants a trade from the franchise, and his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, and team officials have started working on a resolution, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The Raiders had a plan for Fernando Mendoza in Year 1 and stuck to it as long as they could.

Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota? Patriots vs. Lions in Germany? There are 13 more games in Week 10, and we have picks, predictions and more for all of them.

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Shams Charania: New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray wants a trade from the franchise, and his agent Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and team officials have started working on a resolution for the one-time All-Star, sources tell ESPN.
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Michael Scotto: The Chicago Bulls plan to sign Orlando Robinson to a deal, sources told @hoopshype . Robinson fills Chicago’s 15th roster spot. He’s averaged 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 13.3 minutes over four NBA seasons with the Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, and Orlando Magic
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Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran
The Boston Red Sox have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $58 million deal with Jake Bauers.
According to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo, the Red Sox plan to use Bauers “primarily as their designated hitter while also cycling him in at first base in an effort to get Willson Contreras off his feet.” If that’s the case, Jarren Duran and Masataka Yoshida may need to pack their bags.
Bauers plays first base and can fill in as a left fielder or right fielder.

The NBA’s role in the Rozier case, and what it found during its investigation three years ago, became a focal point of the federal case this week after attorneys for Rozier and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York traded legal filings that each asked Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall to access the NBA’s investigation as part of their case.

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The Philadelphia Eagles have reached their Week 10 bye with more questions than answers. Seven consecutive losses have dropped them to 2-7, and the remaining eight games will help determine which players belong in the organization’s plans.
Still, a disappointing record does not erase every individual contribution. Philadelphia has received encouraging production from a rookie receiver, a rebound from a former first-round pick, and important contributions from its defensive leaders.
With nine games complete, here are our picks for the Eagles’ midseason awards.

LAWRENCE — Kansas football coach Lance Leipold shared his support for the expansion of the College Football Playoff this past Monday, Nov. 9, following the announcement that the postseason event would be moving to 24 teams with the 2027-28 season.
Leipold, whose time in coaching includes competing in playoffs at Division III-level Wisconsin-Whitewater previously in his career, understands there are a lot of components to consider at the Division I level. That includes what’s going to happen with bowl games.

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SEC Week 11 matchups favor teams with strong defenses and clean ball handling. Vanderbilt sits at 103rd in scoring with just 23 points per game, a massive drop from their top-8 rank last year. Oklahoma needs to force mistakes to beat a dangerous Ole Miss offense. The Sooners must protect quarterback John Mateer and stop Trinidad Chambliss from running wild.
Yahoo Sports reports that the Commodores have lost their spark since the Diego Pavia era ended. Tim Beck returns as offensive coordinator, but his power-spread scheme faces a new reality.

CHICAGO — Alyssa Naeher, one of the greatest goalkeepers ever, is calling it a career.
The 38-year-old announced her retirement Friday, Nov. 13, after 17 seasons in club soccer, the last 11 of which were with the Chicago Stars. Naeher had retired from the U.S. women’s national team in 2024, after helping the U.S. women win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
“It’s hard to put the last 17 years into words,” she said in an Instgram post. “I’ve given everything I have to this game, and it’s given me memories and experiences that I will never forget.

The fall sports season in Catamount Country is nearly over. Vermont men’s soccer awaits its fate in the NCAA tournament with the selection show scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16. In the meantime, Vermont’s basketball programs and men’s hockey teams are all at home during the weekend of Nov. 13-15.
How did those Catamounts teams fare? For schedule, scores and stats from all games, read on below:
THURSDAY, NOV. 12
Women’s hockey
Vermont 5, New Hampshire 2
V: Morgann Skoda 2G, 2A. Zoe Charland 1G, 3A. Kaylee Lewis 1G. Rose-Marie Brochu 1G. Oona Havana 1A. Josie Hemp 1A.

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