The St. Louis Cardinals were knocked out of the playoff race in a game against the San Francisco Giants. The game ended with an unusual bunt attempt by José Fermín, which led to the team's elimination. The Cardinals' season focused on evaluating players for future improvements under incoming president Chaim Bloom.
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The Cardinals eliminated the Giants from playoff contention, but the Giants returned the favor the next day.
The Cardinals had a slim chance for the playoffs, relying on other teams' losses.
The team aimed to assess its players for future changes by Chaim Bloom, the new baseball operations president.
The Cardinals tied the game before a defensive mistake allowed the Giants to lead.
In the ninth inning, the Cardinals tried to rally but ended in a double play.
José Fermín was brought in to bat and attempted a bunt with two outs, resulting in the final out.
Victor Scott II is one of the fastest players on the Cardinals and in the league.
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Martin's Rangers team has not won any of their first five Scottish Premiership games and were eliminated in the Champions League qualifying round by Club Brugge. Fans are unhappy with Martin's management, and experts are questioning his tactics. BBC Sport looked into the reasons why Martin's strategy hasn't worked so far and what changes he is trying to make.
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Rangers have not won in their first five Scottish Premiership games under Martin.
They were knocked out of the Champions League qualifying by Club Brugge.
Fans have protested against Martin's tactics and leadership.
Martin uses an attacking style with a focus on high pressing and quick passes.
His team sets up in a 4-3-3 formation, which changes during play to maximize player positions.
The defense has been vulnerable to counter-attacks due to losing the ball in central areas.
Rangers have been criticized for not having enough players ready to defend when losing possession.
The team's central defenders have appeared unsure in matches, leading to goals against them.
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The Chicago Cubs are struggling as they approach the postseason, having lost five of their last six games. Despite this, their manager Craig Counsell remains optimistic, noting that many teams are experiencing difficulties. The Cubs risk facing strong opponents like the San Diego Padres in the playoffs.
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The Chicago Cubs are entering the postseason but are not performing well, with a 32-30 record in the second half.
They have lost five out of their last six games recently.
The Cubs are playing without Kyle Tucker, contributing to fans' concerns.
Craig Counsell, the manager, believes the team's situation is not as bad compared to other struggling teams.
Other teams like the Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets are also facing challenges.
Previously, the Cubs had an opportunity to lead their division but have struggled to maintain strong performances.
The Cubs could face the San Diego Padres in the first round of the postseason, which could be a tough match.
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There is a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. The idea was introduced by the South American football organization Conmebol and is being discussed by FIFA. The proposal has mixed support among football leaders around the world.
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Conmebol proposed to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams.
FIFA is discussing the idea with football leaders in New York.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, up from the current 32.
The 2030 tournament will take place across three continents, with six countries hosting.
FIFA council member Ignacio Alonso initially raised the idea in March.
The proposal has divided opinions among FIFA's six confederations.
Financial incentives include potential increases in TV deals and sponsorships.
A 64-team World Cup would mean more than 30% of FIFA's 211 members would participate.
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Conor McGregor, a former UFC champion, is getting ready to fight on the UFC's planned 2026 White House event. He is asking for $100 million and 100 U.S. "Golden Visas" for himself, his family, and friends to participate in the fight. McGregor has been training and sharing his progress, despite doubts about the UFC accepting his demands.
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Conor McGregor is training for a potential UFC fight scheduled for 2026 at the White House.
He has re-enrolled in the UFC's anti-doping program.
McGregor is demanding $100 million and 100 U.S. "Golden Visas" for his involvement.
His past fight earnings included $30 million plus pay-per-view revenue from his fight with Floyd Mayweather.
McGregor remains a top UFC draw due to his pay-per-view popularity.
He expressed enthusiasm and readiness to return to fighting, sharing that he has increased his training and power.
UFC fighter Michael Chandler is hopeful they will fight next summer, though McGregor's demands might be a negotiation hurdle.
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The New York Jets are preparing to play against the Miami Dolphins, and there is uncertainty about whether quarterback Justin Fields will be able to play. Fields is still in concussion protocol after a head injury but is practicing with the team. His participation could help the Jets aim for their first win of the season.
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The Jets will face the Miami Dolphins on Monday night.
Justin Fields, the Jets' quarterback, is in concussion protocol due to a head injury from Week 2.
Fields missed the Jets' previous game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Coach Aaron Glenn stated that Fields would practice on Thursday but is still not cleared to play.
The Jets currently have a 0-3 record this season.
If Fields plays, he could help the Jets improve their chances of winning.
Justin Fields performed well in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Brandon Aiyuk, a player for the San Francisco 49ers, suffered a serious knee injury (torn ACL) during a game in the 2024 season. His recovery is expected to take a long time, as there is more damage than initially thought. Aiyuk signed a contract extension with the team but has not played since his injury.
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Brandon Aiyuk plays as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
He injured his ACL in Week 7 of the 2024 season.
Recovering from an ACL tear can take over a year.
Aiyuk's injury is worse than initially thought, and he will be out longer.
The team's general manager, John Lynch, said Aiyuk is "not close" to returning.
Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension in August 2024.
He has not played since his injury in Week 7.
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Liverpool has taken strong actions to stop illegal ticket selling by closing 145,000 ticket accounts and issuing over 1,000 lifetime bans. This crackdown is a reaction to the uncovering of large-scale ticket selling on the black market. New security methods like advanced fraud analysis and stronger authentication are being used to prevent these issues.
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Liverpool closed 145,000 ticket accounts in the last two years due to illegal ticket sales.
The club issued a record 1,114 lifetime bans last season to those involved in unauthorized sales.
500 people were stopped from entering Anfield with burner phones used by touts.
The BBC discovered ticket resellers use software to buy and resell tickets at high prices.
Liverpool shut down 162 social media groups that were selling fake or overpriced tickets.
100,000 fake accounts were closed by Liverpool in the 2023-24 season.
Arsenal and Chelsea are also taking similar steps against ticket resellers.
There were only 12 recorded arrests for ticket touting in English football's top six tiers last season.
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Damian Lillard, who was injured while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks last season, has joined the Portland Trail Blazers with a three-year contract. Lillard is currently recovering from an Achilles tendon injury and is expected to miss the upcoming NBA season. While he is not playing, Lillard will take on a coaching role for the team.
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Damian Lillard injured his left calf, leading to a torn Achilles tendon, during a playoff game with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The injury prevented him from playing further and led to the Bucks waiving him.
Lillard has signed a three-year, $42 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
He played his first 11 seasons with the Trail Blazers before joining the Bucks.
Lillard's injury will likely keep him out for the whole upcoming NBA season.
He has stated his intention to coach the team while he recovers.
The Trail Blazers have added Jrue Holiday to their roster during the offseason.
The Blazers will start their training camp soon, preparing for the upcoming NBA season.
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Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, plans to sell a minority share of the team for the first time in over 30 years. He will sell 8% of the Patriots, with 3% going to Sixth Street and 5% to Dean Metropoulos from Metropoulos & Co. The team is valued at over $9 billion.
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Robert Kraft is selling 8% of the Patriots.
Sixth Street will buy 3% and Dean Metropoulos will buy 5%.
The Patriots are valued at over $9 billion, second only to the New York Giants.
Kraft will still retain control of the team.
The NFL owners will vote on this deal in October.
This sale is part of a new NFL policy allowing sales to investment groups.
Kraft previously invested $250 million in Gillette Stadium renovations.
Sixth Street has invested in other sports organizations, including the Boston Celtics.
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Jamie Benn, captain of the Dallas Stars, suffered a collapsed lung during a preseason hockey game and will have surgery. The team announced he will be reevaluated in four weeks, and his absence is expected to impact the team.
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Jamie Benn is the captain of the Dallas Stars, a professional hockey team.
Benn was injured during a preseason game against the Minnesota Wild.
The injury is a collapsed lung, requiring surgery.
The team will reassess Benn's condition in four weeks.
Benn played 80 games last season, scoring 16 goals and having 33 assists.
The Stars had a strong season last year, with a record of 50 wins, 26 losses, and 6 ties.
Benn has a record of playing 326 out of the past 328 regular season games.
Dallas will miss Benn's leadership while he recovers.
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Carlos Sainz Jr. achieved a third-place finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, marking Williams' first podium in the current era of racing. His father, Carlos Sainz Sr., highlighted the importance of this achievement and encouraged his son to focus on future races. Sainz Jr. overcame various challenges during the season to secure this surprising result.
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Carlos Sainz Jr. finished third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
This is Williams' first podium finish in the current ground effect era.
Sainz Jr.'s father, Carlos Sainz Sr., is a Dakar Rally champion.
Sainz Sr. played a crucial role in his son joining the Williams team.
Sainz Jr. started the race in second position and finished third.
He faced challenges during the season but performed well in this race.
Sainz Jr. expressed happiness with the result, saying it felt better than his first podium.
Future focus includes working with Williams and preparing for the next season.
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Brad Keselowski, a NASCAR driver, criticized the Next Gen car, introduced in 2022, saying it forced him to change his driving style. He stated that the car is harder to control due to its lower power and feels like driving an "old pickup truck." Since the car's release, Keselowski has struggled to win races compared to his previous performance.
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Brad Keselowski criticized NASCAR's Next Gen car for forcing a different driving style.
The Next Gen car, also called Gen 7, was introduced in 2022.
The car has a reduced power output of 670 horsepower.
Before 2022, Keselowski won 35 Cup Series races; after, he won only one.
Keselowski described the new car as feeling like an "old pickup truck."
Several other drivers, including Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, and Joey Logano, have also voiced concerns.
Keselowski highlighted the difficulty due to changes in throttle control and overall handling.
He shared his views on the "Stacking Pennies" podcast with Corey LaJoie.
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In the current NFL season, Stefon Diggs, a receiver for the New England Patriots, has received fewer passes than in previous years. Despite this, Diggs remains focused on supporting his team and improving his performance. The Patriots' quarterback, Drake Maye, has expressed his intention to pass the ball to Diggs more often in future games.
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Stefon Diggs has been targeted 15 times in the current season, compared to 24 times in the same period last year.
Diggs has been on the field for just over half of the Patriots' offensive plays in the first three weeks.
Diggs stated he remains focused on supporting his teammates and not worrying about personal statistics.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye wants to give Diggs more opportunities to catch the ball.
In a recent game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Diggs was targeted only three times, a season low.
The Patriots recently won against the Dolphins but lost to the Steelers.
Diggs' future involvement in games will depend on team decisions in upcoming matches against teams like the Carolina Panthers.
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The New York Giants have decided to replace quarterback Russell Wilson with rookie Jaxson Dart after starting the season with three losses. Dart is now leading the team's offense and is determined to improve their performance in upcoming games.
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The New York Giants benched Russell Wilson after losing the first three games of the season.
Rookie Jaxson Dart will now be the team's starting quarterback.
The Giants made the decision after a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3.
The team is in the NFC East, which includes strong teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, and Dallas Cowboys.
Dart aims to win the next game against the Los Angeles Chargers to boost team morale.
Dart expressed his commitment to putting in full effort to help the team win.
Russell Wilson will be the backup quarterback for the Giants.
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Nick Bosa, a key player for the San Francisco 49ers, suffered a serious knee injury and will miss the rest of the season. He tore his ACL, a crucial ligament in the knee, and will undergo surgery.
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Nick Bosa, a 49ers pass rusher, tore his ACL and is out for the season.
His surgery is scheduled for Friday.
Bosa contributed significantly in the first three games with 17 tackles, two sacks, and forced turnovers.
The 49ers have faced several injuries, including to key players like Bosa, quarterback Brock Purdy, and tight end George Kittle.
San Francisco hoped to return to the Super Bowl after their last appearance a few years ago.
The team has a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars next.
Bosa is considered one of the top defensive players in the NFL.
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The Toronto Blue Jays are tied with the New York Yankees for wins in the American League East, but the Yankees have a chance to overtake them. Max Scherzer, a seasoned pitcher for the Blue Jays, remains optimistic despite recent losses, noting that situations in baseball can change quickly.
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The Toronto Blue Jays are tied with the Yankees with 90 wins each.
The Blue Jays hold a tiebreaker advantage over the Yankees.
The Yankees recently moved into a position to overtake the Blue Jays for the first time in weeks.
Max Scherzer, a Blue Jays pitcher, expressed optimism despite their recent struggles.
Scherzer has extensive experience, including two World Series wins and over 480 games played.
The Blue Jays recently lost 7-1 to the Boston Red Sox.
The Blue Jays will play the Red Sox again and then face the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Yankees will play the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles to finish their season.
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The New York Mets are struggling with injuries in their pitching lineup as they try to secure a spot in the postseason. Kodai Senga, a key player who started the season strong, has faced challenges after returning from an injury, affecting his performance. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza mentioned that Senga's performance issues include his fastball speed.
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The Mets are trying to maintain their lead for the final National League Wild Card spot.
Injuries have impacted their starting pitchers, resulting in reliance on three rookies: Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean, and Brandon Sproat.
Kodai Senga initially performed well but saw his performance decline after an injury.
After returning from injury, Senga had a 5.90 ERA in nine games, leading to his reassignment to Triple-A.
In Triple-A, Senga showed inconsistent performance, with one strong game followed by a weaker one.
The Mets manager, Carlos Mendoza, identified Senga's fastball speed as a problem.
The Mets need strong performance in the final games of the season to secure a postseason spot.
Senga is unlikely to play a significant role if the team makes the playoffs.
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Caesars Sportsbook offers a promotion using the code NEWSWK20X, which gives new users 20 tokens to double their winnings. Customers need to place a $1 bet on the Seahawks-Cardinals game to get these tokens. The tokens can be used for the next 20 bets within 14 days on bets up to $25.
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Caesars Sportsbook is offering a promotion with the code NEWSWK20X.
New users will receive 20 tokens to double their winnings.
A $1 bet on the Seahawks-Cardinals game is needed to unlock the tokens.
The tokens are valid for 14 days after being issued.
Each token can be used for bets up to $25.
The outcome of the initial $1 bet does not affect receiving the tokens.
The offer is available to new customers who are 21 years or older in eligible states.
The promotion is verified by Newsweek, which may earn a commission if users sign up through provided links.
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New users can earn $300 in bonus bets by signing up with FanDuel and betting $5 on the Seahawks-Cardinals NFL game. To unlock the bonus, users must win their initial $5 bet. FanDuel offers various betting options and promotions for this game on its app.
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FanDuel offers a $300 bonus for new users who sign up and win an initial $5 bet.
The bonus applies to bets on the Seahawks-Cardinals NFL game.
There are no odds restrictions for the qualifying bet.
FanDuel provides various betting options, like Kyler Murray 125+ passing yards.
The Seahawks and Cardinals both have a 2-1 win-loss record at this point in the NFL season.
Users must be 21 or older and in eligible states to participate.
The promotional offer was last confirmed on September 25, 2025.
Newsweek may earn a commission if users sign up through the article's links.
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