WWE wrestler Drew McIntyre will play a significant role in the new Highlander movie reboot, alongside actor Henry Cavill. The film, developed by Amazon MGM Studios, is set to start production in early 2026 and features a well-known cast including Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan. Meanwhile, McIntyre continues his wrestling career, aiming for a championship match with John Cena.
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Drew McIntyre will portray Angus MacLeod in the Highlander reboot.
Henry Cavill will also star in the film, which is developed by Amazon MGM Studios.
Other cast members include Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, and Dave Bautista.
The film is a reboot of the 1986 classic Highlander.
Production is expected to begin in early 2026.
McIntyre recently challenged Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship.
He hopes to use a championship to secure a match with John Cena.
John Cena is currently on a retirement tour, expected to finish at the end of the year.
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England and Canada will face each other in the Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham. England is on a 32-game winning streak and is ranked number one globally, while Canada has shown strong performance, beating New Zealand in the semi-finals. Both teams have strengths to watch, with England favoring set-piece plays and Canada excelling in their backline.
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The Women's Rugby World Cup final between England and Canada is on a Saturday at Twickenham.
England is on a 32-game winning streak and is ranked number one in the world.
This will be England's attempt to win the World Cup for the third time, with their last win over Canada in 2014.
Canada is close to reaching their fundraising goal, which supports their World Cup efforts.
England has strong support, with a sold-out crowd of 82,000 expected at Twickenham.
Canada has shown strong attacking skills, particularly notable in their victory over New Zealand.
Key players include England's Meg Jones and Canada's Sophie de Goede.
England prefers a set-piece play style, using scrums and line-outs, while Canada enjoys a running game.
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Tottenham Hotspur has rejected a third interest in a takeover from a group led by American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick. ENIC Sports & Developments, which owns most of Tottenham, confirmed the club is not for sale. Earick's group has until October 24 to make an official offer or clarify their intentions.
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Tottenham turned down a takeover interest from Brooklyn Earick's consortium.
This is the third time Tottenham has rejected takeover interest recently.
ENIC holds nearly 87% stake in Tottenham and confirmed it is not selling.
Brooklyn Earick has a background in technology and media and once worked for NASA.
Earick's group must decide by October 24 whether to make a formal offer.
The Lewis family, major owners through ENIC, reiterated the club is not for sale.
Earick posted a countdown image related to the potential deal on social media.
Earlier in September, Tottenham also rejected propositions from other groups.
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The article discusses the challenges faced by New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, who has struggled in his recent career. It speculates whether these struggles might affect his chances of entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Wilson's recent performance contrasts with his earlier success, including a Super Bowl win with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Russell Wilson is currently the quarterback for the New York Giants.
He has struggled in recent years, posting a 17-27 record as a starter.
Wilson was recently benched in favor of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
He has previously won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks.
Wilson has been selected for the Pro Bowl 10 times in his career.
There is speculation about whether Wilson's recent performance may impact his chances of being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez mentioned that Wilson may have harmed his Hall of Fame chances.
Wilson is 36 years old and faces difficulties securing another starting role.
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The Green Bay Packers prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys in a Sunday Night Football game. The Packers will be missing two key players from their offensive line due to injuries. Both teams are looking to improve after recent losses.
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The Packers will play against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
Green Bay lost to the Cleveland Browns in their last game.
The Cowboys lost to the Chicago Bears in their last game.
The Packers have a 2-1 record, while the Cowboys have a 1-2 record.
Key offensive lineman Zach Tom will not play for the Packers due to an injury.
Rookie offensive tackle Anthony Belton is also out with an ankle injury.
Last week, Packers QB Jordan Love was sacked five times.
Dallas has allowed 31 and 37 points in their last two games against the Bears and Giants, respectively.
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BetMGM is offering new betting bonuses for people signing up in certain U.S. states. New users can use a special code to either receive a $150 bonus or secure a $1,500 first bet when they join. The bonuses apply to various sports, including NFL, college football, and MLB.
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New users in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia can use code WEEK150 for a $150 bonus.
Users in other states can use code WEEK1500 for a $1,500 first bet backup.
A $10 cash bet is required to unlock the $150 bonus.
BetMGM will cover any losses up to $1,500 on first bets for new users with the second option.
There are several MLB, NFL, and college football games to bet on this weekend.
BetMGM provides odds for Super Bowl, AFC, NFC champions, and individual NFL awards.
Signing up requires personal identification and a minimum $10 deposit.
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The St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher, Sonny Gray, is considering waiving his no-trade clause because the team has not made the playoffs in his time there. Gray, who wants to be on a winning team, may look to join another team that is more likely to compete for a championship.
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Sonny Gray is a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Gray is willing to give up his no-trade clause this offseason.
He joined the team with hopes of making the playoffs, but the Cardinals have missed the postseason for three years.
Gray is 36 years old and has played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.
He has made three postseason appearances in his career.
Gray believes he could help a playoff team as a No. 2 or No. 3 pitcher.
He is coming off two seasons with over 200 strikeouts each.
Gray's decision to leave will depend on his desire to join a more competitive team.
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The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) wants a full investigation into the death of Billy Vigar, a 21-year-old former Arsenal youth player. Vigar died after getting a serious brain injury, possibly from hitting a concrete wall during a game. There is a growing concern about player safety around football pitches.
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Billy Vigar was a former Arsenal youth player who died following a brain injury.
The injury possibly occurred from colliding with a concrete wall during a match.
A petition to ban brick walls around football fields has over 4,000 signatures.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed the need to understand and prevent such incidents.
PFA's chief executive emphasized the importance of investigating the incident.
An earlier similar incident with player Alex Fletcher sparked previous calls for safety improvements.
The PFA and government wrote to football bodies in June 2023 to improve player safety.
The PFA stresses that football players should not face avoidable dangers during games.
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As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare for the postseason, their player Bo Bichette is recovering from a knee injury. Despite the injury, Bichette is predicted to get a $180 million contract during free agency. His future with the Blue Jays and potential position changes remain under discussion.
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Bo Bichette is a shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays and is currently injured with a sprained knee.
Bichette had a strong season and is expected to be an attractive free agent.
Erik Beaston from Bleacher Report predicted that Bichette might get a $180 million contract.
Bichette led Major League Baseball with 181 hits as of last Friday.
Bichette is a two-time All-Star and has been with the Blue Jays for nine years.
Toronto's decision on Bichette may be influenced by their spending on another player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
There is a possibility of Bichette changing positions due to defensive concerns.
Bo Bichette progressed through minor leagues alongside Guerrero before both became stars in the major leagues.
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Max Verstappen will compete in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Series (NLS) this weekend, driving a Ferrari 296 GT3. He recently obtained his GT3 Permit A license, allowing him to race alongside Chris Lulham for the Emil Frey Racing team. The race will be streamed live on various channels, including the Nürburgring official channel and Sky Sports F1's YouTube channel.
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Max Verstappen will race in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Series (NLS) in a Ferrari 296 GT3.
This is a step in his motorsport career outside of Formula One.
Verstappen received his GT3 Permit A license after testing a Porsche Cayman GT4.
He plans to eventually compete in the Nürburgring 24 Hours race.
Verstappen will race with British driver Chris Lulham for Emil Frey Racing.
The race schedule is: Qualifying at 8:30 AM CET, race starts at 12:00 PM CET, and finishes at 4:00 PM CET.
Fans can watch the race live on the Nürburgring official channel and other platforms like Sky Sports F1 and Motorsport TV.
Verstappen recently won F1 races at Monza and Baku before the Nürburgring event.
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The Minnesota Vikings have decided that J.J. McCarthy will not play in Week 4 due to an ankle injury. Carson Wentz will continue as the starting quarterback after leading the team to a decisive win in Week 3. The Vikings are set to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their next game.
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J.J. McCarthy suffered a severe ankle sprain, making him unavailable for Weeks 3 and 4.
McCarthy performed well in Week 1 but struggled in Week 2 with no touchdowns and two interceptions.
Carson Wentz replaced McCarthy and led the Vikings to a 48-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed McCarthy is still recovering and will not play in Week 4.
Andrew Van Ginkel, a key defender, is also ruled out for Week 4.
The Vikings' next game against the Steelers will be played in Dublin, Ireland.
The team is considering Wentz's future role based on his performance.
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Jon Rahm was booed by the crowd as he approached the first tee for his match in the 2025 Ryder Cup. He teamed up with Tyrrell Hatton to play against Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas.
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The event took place at the Ryder Cup, a major golf competition.
Jon Rahm is a professional golfer playing for the European team.
Rahm was booed by the crowd as he approached the first tee.
He was playing with teammate Tyrrell Hatton.
Their opponents were Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas, members of the opposing team.
The news content is accessible through BBC Sport but restricted to UK users.
The match in question was a foursome match, a type of golf match where two teams of two players compete against each other.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured their division title in the National League West for the 12th time in 13 years. Despite not achieving the expected number of wins, the team faced challenges and will now play in the wild-card series under the new playoff format. Manager Dave Roberts believes overcoming these challenges will help the team during the playoffs.
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The Dodgers won the National League West division title this year.
This is the 12th time in 13 years they have won this title.
In one of the previous years they did not win the division, they still had 106 wins.
The team will play in a wild-card series due to the expanded playoff format.
The Dodgers were predicted to win 110 or more games; they currently have 90 wins.
Manager Dave Roberts spoke about the team's resilience and how other teams aim to beat them.
The Dodgers need more wins this year to secure a World Series title than they did last year.
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During Climate Week in NYC, leaders discussed how the sports industry can help combat climate change. The global sports industry is large, generating significant economic activity, and it has a unique ability to engage people on climate issues. Athletes and organizations are taking steps to make sports more sustainable and promote environmental awareness.
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The sports industry made $521 billion in 2024 and grows about 8% each year.
Sports employ many people through different sectors like broadcasting and retail.
Climate change affects the sports industry, especially activities dependent on specific weather, like skiing.
Boyne Resorts is working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 through carpooling and renewable energy initiatives.
Athletes use their platforms to promote environmental action and awareness.
EcoAthletes is a group that coaches athletes to be leaders in climate action, involving over 200 professional and Olympic athletes.
Olympian Lady Merle Liivand raises awareness about ocean pollution and has set swimming records while collecting trash.
Rising ocean temperatures and pollution pose threats to water sports and marine life.
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The Washington Commanders' quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is dealing with a knee injury that may cause him to miss Week 4. Marcus Mariota has been playing in his place and performed well in the last game. Daniels is working on recovering but might need more time before returning to the field.
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Jayden Daniels has a knee sprain and did not play in Week 3.
Daniels was not seen at the start of practice and may miss Week 4.
Marcus Mariota stepped in for Daniels and played against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mariota threw 207 yards, one touchdown, and had 40 rushing yards and another touchdown.
Washington Commanders currently have a 2-1 record.
Doctors advise that Daniels take the time needed to heal, which may prevent further injury.
Daniels contributed 433 passing yards, three touchdowns, and 85 rushing yards before the injury.
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The Toronto Blue Jays made a tough decision to remove pitcher Alek Manoah from their roster to make space for Anthony Santander. This change comes as the team is trying to improve its chances in the playoffs. Despite Manoah's past success, he hasn't played much this season because of an injury.
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The Blue Jays are in a tie with the New York Yankees as they approach the playoffs.
Alek Manoah, a former star pitcher, was cut from the team to add Anthony Santander.
Manoah missed most of the current season due to an injury.
Kevin Gausman, a top Blue Jays pitcher, expressed sadness about Manoah leaving.
The team is dealing with other pitching issues, including injuries to Jose Berrios and Chris Bassitt.
There's a possibility for rookie Trey Yesavage to get a playoff start.
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The New York Yankees made a surprising move by acquiring José Caballero from the Tampa Bay Rays. Caballero's performance, including his stolen bases and hitting stats, has significantly contributed to the Yankees' recent success and their potential postseason run.
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The New York Yankees started the season strong with a 35-22 record through May but struggled in the following months.
The Yankees made a trade for José Caballero from the Tampa Bay Rays at the trade deadline.
José Caballero has become a key player for the Yankees, leading in stolen bases and recording a .284 batting average with an .866 OPS.
With Caballero, the Yankees have a 27-10 record in games he played and a 14-7 record in games he started.
Caballero is noted for his strong defense, ability to play multiple positions, and speed.
The team could rely more on Caballero in the postseason, especially with some current players facing challenges.
This season could be Caballero's first time playing in the postseason.
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The 45th Ryder Cup is taking place at Bethpage Black, where Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton performed remarkable recovery shots that impressed spectators. Team Europe, after initially trailing, took the lead over Team USA with these standout plays.
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The Ryder Cup is being played at Bethpage Black.
Team USA started strong, going 1 up early in the matches.
Jon Rahm hit a notable shot from the rough on the sixth hole that impressed the crowd.
Tyrrell Hatton made a difficult recovery shot on the following hole.
Rahm and Hatton turned a one-hole deficit into a two-hole lead over opponents Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas.
Rahm has an unbeaten record in foursomes play, contributing to Team Europe's momentum.
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Paige Bueckers, a Dallas Wings basketball player, feels connected to Dallas both on and off the court. After winning a national title and being drafted first overall in the WNBA Draft, she wants to build relationships in Dallas and enjoy its sports culture.
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Paige Bueckers is a point guard for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA.
She was drafted No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft after winning a national championship at UConn.
Bueckers participated in a youth event at DICK’S House of Sport in Dallas with her teammate Arike Ogunbowale.
The event featured other sports figures like Dak Prescott and George Pickens.
Bueckers enjoys attending various sporting events in Dallas, including games of the Stars, Cowboys, Mavericks, and Trinity FC.
She was named WNBA Rookie of the Year and played in the All-Star game after a strong first season.
Bueckers aims to connect with the Dallas community beyond basketball.
She will stay in Dallas before heading to Miami in January for another basketball season.
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Meg Jones, an England rugby player, shared how losing her parents has changed her outlook on life. This new perspective has motivated her during England's journey to the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
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Meg Jones is an England rugby player nominated for world player of the year.
She lost both parents, one to cancer and the other to alcoholism.
These personal losses have given her a different view on life.
This life change has helped her in her sports career.
England is competing in the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
The match between England and Canada will be shown live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website.
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