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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) passes the ball forward as the Longhorns take on Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman)

Quarterback Arch Manning overcame some bruises and a second-half turnover as the Texas football team recorded a 31-3 win over Mississippi State at Royal-Memorial Stadium on Halloween. 
Manning got off to a good start against the Bulldogs as he completed 47- and 14-yard passes to Cam Coleman on a four-play scoring drive that opened the game.

Three-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas joined London City this summer [Getty Images]
It shows how quickly London City Lionesses have progressed that they were hugely disappointed with a narrow defeat by defending champions Manchester City.
For a team that were playing second-tier football 18 months ago, their lofty ambitions of qualifying for the Champions League suddenly don’t seem farfetched.
London City looked like the better team for most of the afternoon at Hayes Lane but were given a harsh lesson by the visitors in how to be ruthless.

A shortened training camp had an impact early in the season with some high-scoring games and inconsistent play.
But now that the 2026-27 NHL season has hit Nov. 1, it’s time to hand out team grades, as a few stories have dominated the early part of the season.
First are prominent trade requests. Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck was traded to New Jersey Devils on Oct. 23 after sitting out the early part of the season. Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin, who had been playing through his trade request, announced on Oct. 29 that he wouldn’t suit for the team again.

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Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has conceded that his trademark penalty technique is no longer fit for purpose following a string of high-profile misses. The Brazilian international faced significant scrutiny after his failure from the spot led to a shock Carabao Cup exit at the hands of League Two outfit Fleetwood Town.

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The Arizona Cardinals are back on the road in Week 8. The 2-5 Cardinals take on the 3-4 Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. While the Cowboys have historically dominated the Cardinals, especially during years playing together in the NFC East, the Cardinals have turned things around in the rivalry. They are 8-1 in the last nine meetings, they have won the last four and have never lost at AT&T Stadium.
The Cardinals get running back Jeremiyah Love back for this game, but they are down two offensive linemen and will play without defensive lineman Walter Nolen.

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We are roughly halfway through an incredible college football season, so why not go ahead and revamp and update the positional rankings for the 2027 NFL Draft? There has been a ton of movement up and down the boards so far this season, and we are going to bring you every position over the next couple of days, starting with the quarterback position.
This year was supposed to be the next golden age at quarterback. However, a handful of the top prospects coming into the year have simply not delivered on the biggest stage, causing there to be a new consensus top quarterback in the class.

Ryan Day’s first remarks after the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes’ 30-18 loss to the USC Trojans on Saturday night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum centered on a quarterback who had just made his first career start on the road, in the rain, against a team fighting for its coach’s job.
Luke Fahey, a freshman, started in place of Julian Sayin, who is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury. Fahey completed 21 of 38 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown without a turnover.

Erik ten Hag has put Cristiano Ronaldo on blast once again as he claimed that his former Manchester United player hasn’t been able to “deliver” for seven or eight years.
Ten Hag, who took charge of United in April 2022, fell out with Ronaldo during the Portuguese superstar’s second stint at Old Trafford. After dropping him to the bench after a slow start to the season, Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute and stormed down the tunnel during a victory against Tottenham, which led to him being banished from then first-team squad for one match.

The Minnesota Vikings continue to ride high ahead of Week 8 as they are now the only undefeated team left standing in the NFL.
They defeated the Indianapolis Colts in a gritty matchup in Week 7. The defense overwhelmed Colts quarterback Daniel Jones with a high blitz rate while the Vikings’ offense struggled once again. Something has to click at some point for Kyler Murray and Kevin O’Connell, and it has to happen quickly. If they don’t click in Week 8, the Detroit Lions are not a team that is going to be forgiving to them.

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The Las Vegas Raiders appear ready to keep Maxx Crosby despite renewed speculation ahead of the NFL trade deadline. The star defensive end remains committed to the franchise, while recent reports suggested trade discussions were losing momentum.

We assess how the selection committee could stack the top teams in the country after Week 9.

The Raiders do not plan on trading Maxx Crosby, who wants to stay in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.

Saquon Barkley will not be traded before the trade deadline, sources told NFL Network, putting an end to speculation that the Eagles RB could be on the move.

USC kept its CFP hopes alive with a 30-18 upset of No. 2 Ohio State as coach Lincoln Riley delivered an emphatic victory amid questions surrounding his future.

Gabby Williams scored 30 points and was named Finals MVP after leading the Valkyries to their first WNBA title with a 68-63 Game 7 victory over the Dream.

When the Tennessee Titans take the field against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, they will be without their leading receiver, Carnell Tate, who is out with a shoulder injury, and they couldn’t afford to lose another receiving threat.
On Sunday, Ian Rapoport took to X (formerly Twitter) to report that Calvin Ridley, who missed Week 7 with a hip injury and is questionable this week, is expected to play against the Bengals.

#Titans WR Calvin Ridley (hip) is listed as questionable and and expected to play, source said.

D.J. Moore got two games and a bye week to rest his injured shoulder.
The Buffalo Bills still aren’t quite ready to declare him back.
Moore is questionable for Sunday’s Week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens after practicing on a limited basis throughout the week.
He wore a red non-contact jersey during all three practices. Bills head coach Joe Brady said earlier in the week that sitting Moore against the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders was frustrating for the wide receiver but was the best decision for his long-term health.
The Bills host the Ravens at 1 p.m.

Yamaha said it will return to competition for the last two races in Portugal and Valencia [Getty Images]
Japanese MotoGP team Yamaha have withdrawn from the Qatar Grand Prix because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The event at the Lusail International Circuit is set to take place on 6-8 November, having been postponed from April.
MotoGP is going ahead with the race, despite reports 19 of 22 riders have signed a letter raising concerns about competing in Qatar during the US-Israeli war on Iran.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – OCTOBER 24: Miami Hurricanes dance team, the Sunsations perform on the field during the college football game against the University of Pittsburgh on October 24, 2026 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Winning ain’t easy. The Miami Hurricanes (8-0) survived a scary encounter with the UNC Tar Heels (4-4) on Halloween night, winning 38-35.
The Canyonero Keys to Victory main theme was to avoid self-implosion.

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Yamaha will not allow its riders to compete in the Qatar MotoGP next weekend given conflict in the Middle East.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma believes his team have answered questions about their World Test Championship (WTC) triumph after completing a 2-1 series win over Australia. The Proteas came back from a defeat in the opening Test to win the next two matches, including the series decider by 176 runs at Newlands on Saturday.

The 2026 college football season enters Week 10.
15 Power Four teams have two-loss records after Week 9, including Tennessee (6-2, 3-2 SEC).
The Vols will next play Kentucky (7-1, 5-1 SEC) on Saturday. Kickoff between Tennessee and the Wildcats is slated for 6:15 p.m. EST at Neyland Stadium. ESPN will televise the matchup.

Burnley’s visit to Manchester United Women on Wednesday brought a kind of closure for Leah Galton.
The 32-year-old Burnley forward left United in the summer after an eight-year spell dating back to their first professional season in 2018. She had been nervous all day — the fun, exciting nerves. “It does still feel like home,” she says. “It threw me right back. Last season kind of ended a bit abruptly and I didn’t really have a chance to say bye and go and see everyone I wanted to see.

There really isn’t a whole lot of hope this season for the Notre Dame Men’s Basketball team, but… they still have to play the games. The regular season is here, and the team will begin things in the Eternal City against the Villanova Wildcats.
There are some real concerns this season, and the most consistent theme this offseason is that the Irish will be outmanned in most games this year.
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The Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders are two teams that have been struggling to find their footing so far this season. Philadelphia defeated Washington, 24-22, in Week 1, but the biggest difference now that we’re in Week 8 is that the Eagles have to play the rest of their season without Jalen Hurts. Will Jayden Daniels and the Commanders be able to dominate when they play again on Sunday? The two NFC East teams will headline this weekend’s edition of Sunday Night Football which kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock from Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD.

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India face New Zealand in the first of five ODIs at Eden Park in Auckland on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The match starts at 3:00 p.m. local time (NZDT), which is 7:30 a.m. IST.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to the India side, with Shubman Gill captaining the first three ODIs and Shreyas Iyer the last two.

The Tennessee Titans continue their 2026 regular season slate against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon at Paycor Stadium. Kickoff is set for Noon CDT in the eighth game of the Robert Saleh era.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch, stream, and listen to the matchup.
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TV channel: CBS
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Streaming: Paramount+ | NFL+ | Fubo (free trial)

The Titans and Bengals play on Sunday afternoon in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL regular season, continuing their 18-week slate.

The Arizona Cardinals have had a difficult season so far, winning just two games in seven weeks, but when they face the 3-4 Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, they have some history on their side; they’ve defeated Dallas in their past four consecutive meetings. Can they make it five? This weekend’s Cardinals vs. Cowboys game will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX and will air on Fox starting at 1 p.m. ET; out-of-market viewers can tune in with NFL Sunday Ticket.

THE VALKYRIES ARE WNBA CHAMPIONS!

The combined XI for the Liverpool-Arsenal clash ⚔️
This team is insane…

It’s Sunday’s blockbuster clash: Liverpool host Arsenal (17:30). The Gunners can go clear at the top of the Premier League after City’s defeat on Saturday, while the Reds have a perfect opportunity to close the gap on the top two.
To mark the occasion, OneFootball has put together a combined XI for this clash. This combined XI takes current form, injuries and suspensions into account.
That means no Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, Dominik Szoboszlai, Max Dowman or William Saliba.

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The Miami Hurricanes remained undefeated after Saturday’s showdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels. They secured a 38-35 victory over Bill Belichick and his team to improve to an 8-0 record. However, the fourth quarter saw two controversial moments take place on the field.
Analyst Chris Marler, who works for ‘104.5 ESPN’ and ‘Louisiana Sports.Net,’ took to social media to highlight two onside kicks recovered by the North Carolina Tar Heels that officials overturned.

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The semifinals of the 2026 Copa Betano do Brasil are about to kick off!
And if you live abroad or are outside Brazil, you already know where to watch these decisive matches: right here on OneFootball!
Through a partnership with MediaPro and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), OneFootball has secured broadcast rights to both legs of Palmeiras vs Vasco and Atlético-MG vs Grêmio, as well as the grand final, in more than 170 countries.

Diana Shnaider secured her first WTA title of the season by seeing off Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in Tokyo on Sunday.
The 22-year-old Russian wrapped up the sixth championship of her career having started as the third seed.
She is expected to rise back to a career-high 11th in the rankings but that is not enough for a spot in the WTA Finals starting on November 8, unless there is a glut of injuries among the top eight.
“It means definitely a lot, so definitely a great achievement and a great finish to the season.

Texas A&M’s final four games of the regular season continue to look like the toughest slate in SEC play, starting with South Carolina on the road in Week 10, followed by Tennessee at home, Oklahoma in Norman, and Texas at home to wrap up the 2026 season, if the Aggies fail to win six games for bowl game eligibility.

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Former NBA coach Sam Mitchell believes the Houston Rockets could become the team to beat in the Western Conference if they manage to bring Kyrie Irving together with Kevin Durant again.
Mitchell, a former NBA Coach of the Year who spent 34 years in the league as a player and coach, has urged Houston to consider a move for Irving after the guard’s impressive return to the Dallas Mavericks.
Irving has helped Dallas navigate a transitional period around young star Cooper Flagg, with the Mavericks starting 4-2 under new head coach Dusty May.

Chelsea braced for La Liga giants to make move for star
Estevao Future Unclear as Chelsea Minutes Dry Up and Barcelona Circle

There is a particular kind of noise that gathers around a talented young player when the game time stops coming. It begins as a murmur, turns into a debate and, before long, becomes a judgment on everyone involved. That is where Chelsea and Estevao now find themselves, with Barcelona watching closely and Stamford Bridge left to wonder why one of Brazil’s brightest attacking prospects is still waiting for his moment.

Ronald Araujo makes Liverpool promise ahead of Arsenal clash
Ronald Araujo explains viral Liverpool head tackle and makes Arsenal vow

Ronald Araujo’s explanation was considerably calmer than the moment itself. Grounded in Liverpool’s penalty area, with Brighton still threatening, the defender saw the ball within reach and used his head to win it.

The sliding intervention became a striking image of Liverpool’s 2-0 victory. For Araujo, however, it was an improvised answer to an immediate problem, consistent with the commitment he believes his job requires.

SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 28: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers puts his arm around Frank Gore #21 before their game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images
I guess we technically have to root for the cowboys too, but whatever.

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Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac produced a major tactical surprise during the recent Der Klassiker, moving away from his established defensive system to frustrate Bayern Munich. The bold decision to revert to a back four earned significant praise from senior members of the Dortmund squad following the hard-fought draw.
Kovac shifts to back four for Munich trip
In a move that caught many by surprise, Dortmund abandoned their recent defensive traditions to field a four-man backline against Bayern.

Hosts New Zealand will hope to conclude the T20I series on a high as they face off against India in the fifth and final T20I on Sunday.
The Black Caps managed to avoid a whitewash following a dominant 87-run win in the fourth T20I in Auckland. Glenn Phillips’ 107-run knock off 49 balls triggered the comeback, and Michael Bracewell followed up with an incredible 65-ball 65, along with four wickets by Jacob Duffy.

The Golden State Valkyries celebrate after the team’s victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals at Chase Center, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in San Francisco. (Santiago Mejia/S.F. Chronicle)

Breathtakingly fast. Historically impactful.
Incredibly, improbably and spectacularly: WNBA champions.
Seventeen months, two weeks and one day after they played their very first game, the Golden State Valkyries raised the WNBA championship trophy. It is the fastest a North American professional sports team has ever won a title.