The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs and have reached the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the first time since 2018. Fanatics is selling special gear to celebrate the Brewers' success in the playoffs.
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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs to advance to the NLCS.
This is the first time the Brewers have reached the NLCS since 2018.
The Brewers were the top team in the National League during the regular season.
They are set to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending champions.
The Brewers have won all six games against the Dodgers this year.
Fanatics is offering exclusive Brewers playoff merchandise, including hats and t-shirts.
Special gear includes the "2025 National League Division Series Champions" items.
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Minnesota Vikings player Byron Murphy Jr. received a fine from the NFL for a horse-collar tackle during a game against the Cleveland Browns. This penalty came despite there being no official penalty called during the game. Murphy was fined $17,389 for unnecessary roughness.
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Byron Murphy Jr. is a cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings.
He was fined $17,389 by the NFL for a horse-collar tackle in a game against the Cleveland Browns.
The fine is for unnecessary roughness, although no penalty was called during the game.
This fine is the second-largest handed out by the NFL in the referenced week.
Murphy recently signed a three-year contract with the Vikings worth $54 million.
In 2024, Murphy was named to the Pro Bowl for his defensive performance.
The Vikings had a bye week following their victory over the Browns.
The team will next play against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 19.
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The Super League Grand Final in rugby league featured Hull Kingston Rovers (Hull KR) against Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford. Highlights of the match, which determines the season's champion, were presented on BBC Sport.
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Hull KR played against Wigan Warriors in the Super League Grand Final.
The match took place at Old Trafford.
This was the second year in a row the two teams faced each other in the final.
Hull KR, also known as the Robins, were aiming for a historic treble.
Wigan Warriors wanted to end their season positively after Hull KR won previous trophies.
Tanya Arnold and Kevin Brown presented the game highlights.
Commentary was provided by Matt Newsum and Robbie Hunter-Paul.
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British heavyweight boxer David Allen lost a headline fight to Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov in Sheffield. Despite the loss, Allen remains determined to continue his boxing career and has one more fight scheduled under his current contract.
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David Allen lost the fight to Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision.
Judges scored the fight 115-111, 117-109, and 116-110 for Makhmudov.
This was Allen's first time headlining at Sheffield Arena, where he previously fought five times.
Allen quit boxing five years ago but returned to pursue titles and big fights.
Makhmudov had 19 knockouts in 20 wins before this fight and proved a tough opponent for Allen.
Despite the defeat, Allen feels he is in a strong position in his career.
An agreement for Allen to fight for the British heavyweight title was close before this match.
Allen has one more fight under his Matchroom deal and is exploring future opportunities.
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Colorado Buffaloes, coached by Deion Sanders, won against Iowa State 24-17. After the game, fans stormed the field, which may lead to a $50,000 fine by the NCAA. Deion Sanders expressed surprise at the field-storming fine.
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Colorado Buffaloes defeated Iowa State with a score of 24-17.
This victory was one of the biggest wins of Deion Sanders' coaching at Colorado.
Kaidon Salter, the team's quarterback, delivered a strong performance in the game.
The win broke Colorado's two-game losing streak.
Fans rushed the field in celebration after the victory.
The NCAA is expected to fine the university $50,000 for the field-storming event.
The Big 12 Conference is strict about safety and field-storming incidents.
Fines for field-storming are part of the Big 12's efforts to ensure safety at events.
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Penn State's football team, led by head coach James Franklin, is facing tough times after a series of losses. Franklin believes negative attention has affected the team's performance. Following their latest defeat, he stresses the importance of staying focused and blocking out distractions.
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Penn State started the football season ranked No. 2.
The team lost two consecutive games to Oregon and UCLA.
Their latest game was a 22-21 loss to Northwestern.
James Franklin mentioned that negative "noise" affects the team's performance.
Penn State's current season record is 3 wins and 3 losses.
The team has not won any of their Big Ten Conference games, standing at 0-3.
After the loss to Northwestern, questions arose about Franklin's future at Penn State.
Franklin intends to keep the team focused and motivated for upcoming games against Iowa and Ohio State.
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The Arizona Cardinals are uncertain about quarterback Kyler Murray's availability for their upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a foot injury he sustained. Backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett is expected to play against the Colts, a team he played for from 2017 to 2020. The Cardinals are currently 2-3 in the season.
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The Cardinals lost a game against the Tennessee Titans after leading by 15 points.
Kyler Murray, the Cardinals' starting quarterback, has a foot injury and might not play against the Colts.
Jacoby Brissett, the backup quarterback, might start in place of Murray.
Brissett previously played for the Colts from 2017 to 2020.
The Cardinals have a current season record of 2 wins and 3 losses.
The Colts are performing well this season with a 4-1 record.
Murray returned to practice on Friday, but his injury status is still uncertain.
The Cardinals' next game after the Colts is against the Green Bay Packers.
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The Green Bay Packers are considering trading a player named Kingsley Enagbare before the NFL trade deadline. Teams have shown interest in Enagbare, who is a pass rusher, but there are no serious trade talks yet.
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The NFL trade deadline is approaching soon.
The Green Bay Packers may trade some players and acquire new ones.
Kingsley Enagbare, a pass rusher for the Packers, is a possible trade candidate.
Enagbare has played 55 NFL games with 113 tackles and 9.5 sacks.
The Packers may trade him for a third or fourth-round draft pick.
Enagbare is not expected to sign a new contract with the Packers after this season.
No serious trade discussions have taken place yet, but there is interest from other teams.
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The Baltimore Ravens will play without their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, due to a hamstring injury. Backup quarterback Cooper Rush will start again in Jackson's place for the team's game against the Los Angeles Rams. The team hopes Jackson will recover during their break in Week 7.
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Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' main quarterback, is out with a hamstring injury.
Jackson missed last week's game, and he will also miss the upcoming game against the Rams.
Cooper Rush, the backup quarterback, will start for the second week in a row.
In the last game, Rush completed 14 out of 20 passes but threw three interceptions.
Tyler Huntley has been moved up from the practice squad to be the backup quarterback.
The Ravens currently have a 1-4 record this season.
Baltimore has a bye in Week 7, giving Jackson more time to recover.
The game against the Rams will start at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday.
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The San Diego State Aztecs will play against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Mackay Stadium on Saturday night, October 11, 2025. San Diego State has a strong record this season, while Nevada lost its last conference game. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and available for live streaming on Fubo.
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San Diego State Aztecs have a 4-1 record this season.
Nevada Wolf Pack has a 1-4 record.
The game starts at 10:30 PM ET on October 11, 2025.
It will take place at Mackay Stadium.
The game will be shown on CBS Sports Network.
Fubo offers a live stream option for viewers.
San Diego State won their last game against Colorado State, scoring 45-24.
Nevada lost its last game against Fresno State, 20-17.
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The Florida State Seminoles lost their third straight football game, this time against the Pittsburgh Panthers. Fans expressed strong dissatisfaction with head coach Mike Norvell's performance and called for his removal. Norvell acknowledged the frustration, took responsibility, and aimed to improve the team's performance in upcoming games.
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Florida State lost to the Pittsburgh Panthers 34-31 in Tallahassee.
This loss marks the third consecutive defeat for Florida State.
The team started with a strong winning streak earlier in the season, including a victory over Alabama.
Florida State's current record is 3 wins and 3 losses, with an 0-3 record in ACC play.
Fans are calling for the firing of head coach Mike Norvell due to poor performance.
Norvell has an overall record of 36 wins and 30 losses as Florida State's head coach.
Norvell expressed frustration and responsibility for the losses, aiming to improve the situation.
The team will face Stanford next in hopes of improving their season outcome.
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The Texas Longhorns football team faced criticism after posting a joke about Oklahoma following their victory in the "Red River Rivalry." Texas had started the season poorly, but they beat Oklahoma with a score of 23-6. The online post was not well-received, with many reminding Texas of their own struggles earlier in the season.
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Texas Longhorns defeated Oklahoma Sooners 23-6 in the "Red River Rivalry."
The game took place in Dallas, Texas, at the Cotton Bowl with 92,100 fans present.
Texas was previously ranked No. 1 in preseason polls but had underperformed with a 3-2 start.
After the win, Texas posted a joke online that mocked Oklahoma's team performance.
The post led to backlash, with fans pointing out Texas's losses and unranked status.
Critics reminded Texas of their preseason expectations and underwhelming performance earlier in the season.
Texas will play against Kentucky in their next game in Week 8.
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Ruben Neves scored a last-minute goal for Portugal, leading to a 1-0 victory over Ireland in a World Cup qualifying match. This win maintained Portugal's perfect record in Group F and kept them at the top of the standings.
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Portugal won 1-0 against Ireland in a World Cup qualifier.
Ruben Neves scored the winning goal in the last minute of extra time.
The victory keeps Portugal's perfect record in Group F.
Portugal leads Group F with nine points.
Ireland remains at the bottom of the group with one point.
Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved during the game.
Neves dedicated his goal to close friend Diogo Jota, who passed away earlier this year.
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Mikey Lewis played an important role in Hull KR's victory in the Super League Grand Final, boosting his chances of being selected for England's team in the upcoming Ashes series against Australia. England coach Shaun Wane faces a tough decision in choosing the team lineup, with Lewis among the contenders.
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Mikey Lewis is a 24-year-old rugby player who recently helped Hull KR win the Super League Grand Final.
Lewis's performance included scoring the first try for Hull KR in the final, leading to their historic win.
Hull KR achieved a domestic treble, meaning they won three major competitions in one season.
Lewis received the Rob Burrow Award for man of the match in the Grand Final.
England's rugby coach, Shaun Wane, will announce the team squad for the Ashes series against Australia soon.
Other England players competing for selection include team captain George Williams and Harry Smith.
The upcoming Ashes series is the first in nearly 20 years.
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters praised Lewis's performance as a career-defining moment.
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The San Francisco 49ers currently lead their division, thanks to strong performances from their two quarterbacks, Brock Purdy and Mac Jones. General Manager John Lynch addressed any perceived tension between the quarterbacks, emphasizing Purdy's positive attitude and the team's good fortune in having Jones as a capable backup.
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The 49ers have a 4-1 record, leading the NFC West division.
Quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Mac Jones have both contributed to the team's success.
Mac Jones led the team to wins against the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, and Los Angeles Rams.
Brock Purdy recently signed a five-year, $265 million contract extension.
Jones has outperformed Purdy in terms of passer rating and touchdown-to-interception ratio in recent games.
General Manager John Lynch praised Purdy for his confidence and humility.
Lynch expressed satisfaction with Jones' performance as a backup who steps up like a starter.
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The Arizona State Sun Devils and the Utah Utes, both having a record of 4-1, will play against each other in a Big 12 Conference game on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and can be streamed live on Fubo. Arizona State has won their last three games, while Utah recently won against West Virginia after a loss to Texas Tech.
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Arizona State and Utah both have a 4-1 record this season.
The game will take place at Rice-Eccles Stadium on October 11, 2025, at 10:15 PM ET.
The game will be shown on ESPN and is available for live streaming on Fubo.
Arizona State's running back Raleek Brown has rushed for 506 yards and scored two touchdowns.
Utah will be missing safety Nate Ritchie due to a leg injury.
Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt has passed for 1,039 yards and eight touchdowns.
Utah's defense is led by John Henry Daley with 6.5 sacks.
Arizona State currently has a three-game winning streak.
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The Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights will face off at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. Both teams have early victories this NHL season, and the game will be available to watch on various TV channels and via live stream. Joey Daccord and Reilly Smith had notable performances for their respective teams in their previous games.
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The Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights are playing on Saturday at Climate Pledge Arena.
The game starts at 10:00 PM ET.
Joey Daccord, a Kraken player, made 35 saves in their previous game against the Anaheim Ducks.
The Kraken won their season opener with goals from Mason Marchment, Jared McCann, and Vince Dunn.
Vegas Golden Knights' Reilly Smith scored in overtime to help his team win their last game.
Jack Eichel of the Golden Knights forced overtime with a late goal against the San Jose Sharks.
Pavel Dorofeyev scored his fourth goal of the season in a recent game.
The game is available for live stream on Fubo, and local TV options include KMCC and KONG.
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The Boise State Broncos will play against the New Mexico Lobos in a college football game at Albertsons Stadium. Both teams have records of three wins and two losses and are looking to improve their standing in the Mountain West Conference.
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Boise State and New Mexico both have records of 3 wins and 2 losses.
They will play at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 9:45 PM ET.
The game will be on FOX Sports 1 and streamed on Fubo.
Boise State lost their last game 28-7 against Notre Dame, ending a three-game winning streak.
Maddux Madsen, Boise State's quarterback, threw four interceptions in the loss to Notre Dame.
Sire Gaines led Boise's running game with 39 yards on 11 carries against Notre Dame.
New Mexico lost their last game 35-28 to San Jose State, halting a three-game winning streak.
New Mexico's Jack Layne threw for 344 yards against San Jose State but had three interceptions.
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Xander Schauffele achieved a season-low score of 63 at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, tying him for the lead. Schauffele's strong performance included a round with no mistakes and eight birdies, helping him climb the leaderboard. This extends his record of consecutive tournament cuts to 72, one of the longest in PGA Tour history.
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Xander Schauffele scored 63 in Japan, his best since August 2024.
He is competing in the Baycurrent Classic, an event he has participated in since 2020.
Schauffele climbed 23 places on the leaderboard after improving from the first round.
His second-round score included eight birdies and no bogeys.
Schauffele shares the lead after 36 holes at the tournament.
He has not missed a cut in 72 consecutive PGA Tour events, one of the longest streaks.
His streak ties him for the fifth-longest cuts streak in PGA history with Dow Finsterwald.
Tiger Woods holds the longest cuts streak at 142.
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