Scottish fifth-tier club Johnstone Burgh faces two cup ties on Saturday, 21 November, with kick-offs just 30 minutes apart. The club says it tried several ways to rearrange the matches but could not agree on a change with the other clubs involved.
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Burgh is due to play Tayport away in the Scottish Communities Cup at 14:30 GMT.
Burgh is scheduled to face Dunipace away in the Lowland League Cup at 15:00 GMT, about 65 miles from Tayport.
Both matches are set for Saturday, 21 November.
Burgh said it proposed moving league and cup fixtures, playing Tayport on a weekday or Sunday, and holding the tie before or after the Dunipace match.
The club also offered to give up its share of gate receipts to help cover costs linked to changing a fixture.
Burgh was promoted from the West of Scotland League Premier Division and currently sits eighth in the Lowland League West.
Burgh won the Scottish Communities Cup, then called the Scottish Junior Cup, two seasons ago.
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler discussed his career and what it meant to receive a 2026 MLB Players Choice Award in an interview with CBS Mornings. The article does not provide details about the award or his comments.
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Cam Schlittler is a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Schlittler appeared on CBS Mornings for an interview.
The interview covered his career so far.
Schlittler discussed receiving a 2026 MLB Players Choice Award.
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Actor Justin Hartley joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the fourth season of the television series "Tracker." He also talked about working with his wife.
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Justin Hartley appeared on "CBS Mornings."
The interview focused on Season 4 of "Tracker."
Hartley discussed working with his wife.
The video segment runs 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
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A Boston University-led study estimates that 74.5% of former NFL players who died from 2008 to 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts. Researchers adjusted their estimate to account for brain donors’ greater likelihood of having symptoms; the study does not estimate how many living or active players have CTE.
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Researchers found CTE in 362 of 387 deceased former NFL players whose brains were examined.
The observed rate among those brain donors was about 94%; researchers adjusted it to an estimated 74.5% across the study group.
The study appeared in JAMA Network Open and was led by Boston University researchers.
CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after death.
Researchers accounted for evidence that former players with cognitive symptoms were five times more likely to donate their brains to science.
The authors said the findings cover deceased players and do not predict CTE rates among living former or active players.
The NFL cited equipment and rule changes intended to reduce concussions and head impacts; the NFL Players Association said it supports research and access to care.
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Amanda Serrano plans to retire after defending her unified featherweight titles against Australia’s Skye Falzon in San Juan on January 9. The fight, promoted as “The Last Walk,” will take place at Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
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Serrano holds a 50-4-1 record, with 32 knockouts.
She will defend her WBO and WBA featherweight titles against Falzon.
Falzon, 38, has a 12-2 record with seven knockouts.
Serrano, 38, is a seven-division world champion and holds a Guinness World Record for winning titles across seven weight divisions.
She shares the all-time women’s knockout record with American Christy Martin and is seeking to break it.
Serrano and Katie Taylor became the first women boxers to headline Madison Square Garden in 2022.
Taylor won all three fights in their rivalry, including the 2025 bout by majority decision.
In 2023, Serrano fought in the first women’s unified world championship bout scheduled for 12 three-minute rounds.
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Bangladesh reached 213-3 on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies in Mirpur. Shadman Islam remained unbeaten on 99 when bad light ended play after 74 overs.
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Shadman faced 219 balls and hit 10 fours.
Towhid Hridoy made 42 before retiring hurt with cramps.
Shadman and Hridoy added 88 runs for the fourth wicket.
West Indies captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was out for 19, while Mominul Haque made 28.
Jomel Warrican took 2 wickets for 33 runs and was West Indies’ leading bowler.
Litton Das was unbeaten on 10 at the close.
The match is the first of a two-Test series.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly signing kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad as Harrison Butker struggles this season. Tucker, released by the Baltimore Ravens in 2025, served a 10-game NFL suspension after the league found he violated its personal conduct policy; he denied allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.
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The Chiefs are reportedly adding Tucker to their practice squad.
Butker has made 11 of 16 field-goal attempts this season.
The Ravens released Tucker in May 2025, citing a football decision.
More than a dozen massage therapists accused Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior; he denied the allegations and faced no criminal charges.
The NFL suspended Tucker for 10 games for violating its personal conduct policy.
Tucker has not played in the NFL since the Ravens released him.
Tucker made seven Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl with Baltimore.
Tucker made 73.3% of his field-goal attempts in his final Ravens season; his career rate is 89.1%.
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Spain’s national football federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday after a train crash in central Spain killed at least 30 people and injured about 80. The federation said it acted in solidarity with victims and will announce a revised schedule; Thursday’s first-round games remain scheduled.
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At least 30 people died in the train crash, and about 80 were injured, authorities said.
A high-speed train struck the rear of another train that had stopped on the track.
The death toll could rise, authorities said.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation postponed all 24 Copa del Rey games scheduled for Wednesday.
The federation said it would later provide a revised tournament schedule.
Thursday’s first-round games were not postponed, and the Spanish league had not announced weekend postponements.
Barcelona and Real Madrid issued messages of condolence and support for those affected.
Sevilla held a moment of silence before training and cancelled manager Luis Garcia Plaza’s press conference.
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Qwan’tez Stiggers left college after his father died and worked delivery and truck-washing jobs while helping support his family. After his mother found him a chance to play in Fan Controlled Football, he moved to the Canadian Football League, earned rookie honors and was drafted by the New York Jets in 2024.
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Stiggers quit college after his father died and returned home to support his mother and 12 siblings.
Before returning to football, he worked as a delivery driver and washed trucks.
His mother found Fan Controlled Football, a professional seven-on-seven indoor league, and helped him get a tryout.
Stiggers made the Fan Controlled Football team after attending one tryout.
A Toronto Argonauts scout invited him to try out, and Stiggers later played 16 games for the team.
He was named the Canadian Football League’s outstanding rookie, becoming the first defensive back to win the honor in 25 years.
The New York Jets selected Stiggers in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.
The article says Stiggers played in 29 games during his first two NFL seasons, contributing especially on special teams.
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Real Madrid apologized to the Chinese public after Kylian Mbappe described Mao Zedong as a “dictator” while discussing a meme. The comments prompted commercial and broadcast repercussions in China, and La Liga is seeking to limit possible damage to its business there.
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Real Madrid said it regretted any discomfort caused by Mbappe’s remarks and expressed respect for China and its people.
Mbappe and La Liga had apologized before Real Madrid issued its statement, but criticism in China continued.
China’s state-owned broadcaster Migu is not scheduled to show Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Racing Santander on Sunday.
Chinese companies Mengniu, Shanghai Milkground Food Tech and Eastroc Beverage ended their cooperation with Mbappe.
La Liga President Javier Tebas formed a crisis unit and met with Chinese ambassador Yao Jing.
La Liga is concerned the controversy could reduce its revenue in China and is considering stronger engagement with Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said authorities took seriously the apology Mbappe had made.
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Lothar Matthaus said Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win could help Bayern Munich persuade the striker to sign a new contract. Kane joined Bayern in 2023, and the club is in talks with him over an extension.
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Kane became the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001.
Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern last season as the club won the German league and cup.
Kane also scored six goals for England at the World Cup, where the team reached the semifinals.
Kane joined Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 in a transfer reported at 100 million euros.
Matthaus won the Ballon d’Or in 1990 after leading West Germany to World Cup victory.
Matthaus said Kane has found the right club and teammates in Munich and predicted he would sign a new deal for two or three years.
Bayern, top of the Bundesliga standings, were due to play Magdeburg in the German Cup second round on Wednesday.
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The ICC reprimanded Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and fined him 20 percent of his match fee for conduct during an ODI against England. England were fined 15 percent of their players’ match fees for bowling three overs short of the required rate.
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Rauf breached Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Sunday’s ODI tri-series match against England.
The ICC said Rauf argued with England all-rounder Will Jacks, raised his bat and brushed past umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid.
The incident happened at the end of the 46th over of Pakistan’s innings.
The ICC added one demerit point to Rauf’s record, bringing his total to five.
England were three overs short of their target after time allowances were taken into account.
Rauf and England captain Harry Brook admitted their respective offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, so no formal hearings were held.
Pakistan won the match by one wicket and advanced to the final.
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The Atlanta Dream said their concerns about a scheduling conflict for the WNBA Finals were not addressed, as they prepare to host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 at 12:30 p.m. EDT Thursday. Golden State leads the best-of-seven series 3-2, and the game will start at 9:30 a.m. in California because the Atlanta Hawks play at State Farm Arena Thursday night.
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The Dream usually play at Gateway Center Arena, which holds about 3,500 people.
The Dream moved their two home Finals games so far to State Farm Arena, which seats more than 17,000.
The Dream said they raised concerns about the potential conflict with NBA games months ago and repeated them during the playoffs.
The team did not specify who received its concerns or what exact solutions it proposed.
The WNBA, NBA, Dream, Valkyries, and broadcast partners discussed the venue problem over the weekend.
The Dream said an afternoon start was the best option available.
Golden State players Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton encouraged fans to take time off work to watch the game.
Atlanta's Allisha Gray said the team was focused on winning regardless of the start time.
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Sports analyst Igor Mladenovic says backlash in China over Kylian Mbappé’s playful reference to a meme portraying him as Mao Zedong reflects a cultural misunderstanding, not deliberate political provocation. He discusses how remarks by famous athletes can carry wider consequences for their clubs, leagues and countries.
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France 24 host François Picard interviewed sports writer and analyst Igor Mladenovic.
The controversy followed Mbappé’s reference to a meme depicting him in the likeness of Mao Zedong.
Mladenovic said he did not believe Mbappé intended to mock Mao.
Mladenovic distinguished Mbappé’s remark from former NBA executive Daryl Morey’s explicit political statement about Hong Kong.
The article says Real Madrid apologized to China over Mbappé’s comments.
The article reports that Mbappé apologized and that Chinese brands dropped sponsorship deals.
Mladenovic said athletes have a right to express personal views but their remarks can affect clubs, leagues and countries.
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Thierry Henry defended his hosting of Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony after criticism of jokes and remarks he made to Lamine Yamal and co-host Kate Scott. He said he admires Yamal, called Harry Kane a worthy winner, and explained that he supported Kylian Mbappé because they are both French.
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Henry hosted the ceremony with CBS Sports colleague Kate Scott.
Henry joked with Lamine Yamal about winning the young player award for a third time.
Henry said he understood that some people disliked the joke but denied trying to challenge Yamal’s ego.
Henry said Scott took part in the joke about her pronunciation of the name Socrates.
Bukayo Saka won the Socrates Award for humanitarian and charity work.
Henry called Kane a worthy Ballon d’Or winner and praised his work ethic.
Henry said he backed Mbappé because he wanted to support his fellow Frenchman.
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The Tampa Bay Rays won Game 4 of the World Series in an extra-inning game, avoiding a sweep. The result kept their hopes of winning the championship alive.
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The game was Game 4 of the World Series.
The game went into extra innings.
The Rays avoided being swept in the series.
The Tampa Bay Rays won the game.
The game took place on October 28, 2026.
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Arsenal will appeal Max Dowman’s straight red card in their Carabao Cup tie against Fleetwood. The 16-year-old was dismissed after his foot made contact with Fleetwood’s Harrison Neal following a heavy challenge; Fleetwood later won the 1-1 match on penalties.
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Dowman received a straight red card in the 85th minute.
The incident followed a heavy challenge by Fleetwood player Harrison Neal.
Dowman’s foot made contact with Neal, although he did not fully kick out.
The match ended 1-1 before Fleetwood won the penalty shootout 5-3.
Fleetwood play in League Two, while Arsenal are Premier League champions.
It was Dowman’s second red card this month; he was also sent off for England Under-19s.
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The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings in World Series Game 4, avoiding elimination and forcing Game 5. Tampa Bay scored twice in the bottom of the 12th after Milwaukee took a 3-2 lead on Cooper Pratt’s home run.
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The Rays were down to their final three outs before their 12th-inning comeback began with a fielding error.
Jonny DeLuca singled home the tying run.
Pinch-hitter Ben Williamson hit the walk-off single that brought home Nick Fortes with the winning run.
Cooper Pratt hit a home run in the top of the 12th to give Milwaukee a 3-2 lead.
The Rays’ win prevented the Brewers from completing a World Series sweep.
Game 5 will follow the Rays’ 4-3 victory.
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Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes held private talks at Manchester United’s training ground on Tuesday, before the team’s Premier League match at Chelsea. Carrick will remain in charge despite United’s recent defeat and 16th-place position, while Kobbie Mainoo has returned to training after an injury.
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Fernandes was an unused substitute in United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday.
Carrick dropped Fernandes after the captain criticised his tactics following United’s 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
The pair spoke privately at the club’s training ground on Tuesday; it is not known who initiated the talks.
United are scheduled to play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday at 12:30 GMT.
Fernandes could return to the starting line-up against Chelsea.
United’s board decided Carrick would remain in charge and have the chance to improve the team’s results.
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo returned to training on Wednesday after two weeks out injured.
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Amanda Serrano will fight Skye Falzon in San Juan on 9 January, defending her WBA and WBO featherweight titles in what she says will be the final bout of her professional career. Serrano will also have a chance to break the women’s knockout record before retiring.
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The fight will take place at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
Serrano is 38 and has a professional record of 50 wins, four losses and one draw.
Serrano has won world titles in seven weight divisions and is the only Puerto Rican boxer to become an undisputed world champion.
The bout, called The Last Walk, is scheduled for 12 three-minute rounds.
Falzon, 37, has won 12 of her 14 professional fights, including seven by knockout.
Serrano needs a knockout to pass Christy Martin’s record of 32, after failing to do so in her latest fight.
Serrano’s latest bout was a majority-decision win over Lucrecia Manzur, giving her her 50th professional victory.
Serrano lost all three fights in her rivalry with Ireland’s Katie Taylor.
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