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Canada’s women’s rugby captain, Sophie de Goede, says she still struggles to sleep months after losing the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final to England. Canada will face England again soon in a series of matches seen as important preparation for the 2029 World Cup.
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Canada lost to England 33-13 in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final.
Sophie de Goede, Canada’s captain, has trouble sleeping four to five nights a week, thinking about that final match.
Canada’s head coach Kevin Rouet says the focus is on future games, not revenge.
England and Canada will play multiple games soon, including matches in Exeter, Toronto, and Ottawa.
England’s head coach John Mitchell calls these games an "audition" for the 2029 World Cup.
The Premier 15s Women’s Rugby (PWR) league in England is used by Canada to develop players since Canada lacks a top domestic league.
There are 25 Canadian players currently playing in the English PWR league.
England Rugby plans to increase playing time for English-qualified players to improve their skills and chances to join the national team.
Changes from the 2027-28 season will limit injury credits and eligibility rules to encourage playing development within England’s system.
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Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium. Allen threw three touchdown passes, ran for two scores, and helped the Bills dominate early, securing an important victory in their new home.
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Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for two touchdowns.
The Bills won 41-31 against the Detroit Lions.
This was the first regular-season game at the new Highmark Stadium, which cost $2.1 billion and seats about 60,000 fans.
Allen threw 20 completions on 31 attempts for 248 yards and ran for 72 yards.
Running back James Cook rushed for 134 yards and scored a late touchdown.
The Lions’ defense had many injuries and struggled to stop the Bills.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw four touchdowns but faced pressure and errors.
The new stadium’s design brings fans closer to the field and includes a canopy to enhance crowd noise.
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India’s cricket coach Gautam Gambhir said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will need to wait for his chance to play more for the national team. The 15-year-old player did not play in the recent series against Afghanistan, where other players performed well.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a young cricket player who made his international debut in July.
He was the highest scorer in the Indian Premier League this year.
Sooryavanshi has played a few matches but has not been a regular in the national team.
In the recent T20 series against Afghanistan, he was not included in the playing team.
Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson opened the batting in that series, with Abhishek Sharma scoring a very fast century.
Coach Gautam Gambhir said experienced players who have performed consistently remain ahead of newcomers.
Sooryavanshi will be part of India’s team for the upcoming Asian Games, including a match against Japan.
Gambhir emphasized that the team wants strong competition and talent among players.
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The band Oasis will not headline the Glastonbury Festival in 2027, according to festival co-organiser Emily Eavis and band member Liam Gallagher. While Oasis will tour and play concerts in Manchester during the same time as the festival, they confirmed they will not perform at Glastonbury.
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Oasis announced a 2027 tour with concerts in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and the US.
Oasis will play at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium on the Friday and Saturday of the Glastonbury weekend but have no show planned for Sunday.
Emily Eavis confirmed Oasis will not perform at Glastonbury 2027, replying “Sorry Jimmy, not this time!” on social media.
Liam Gallagher also said on X (formerly Twitter) that Oasis will not headline Glastonbury.
Oasis last played Glastonbury in 2004 and took the 2026 festival year off.
Glastonbury is known for paying headliners less than other venues, and Oasis did not perform three nights in a row on their recent comeback tour.
Other rumored possible headliners for Glastonbury 2027 include Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, and Rihanna, but Madonna was ruled out.
The festival’s headliners for 2027 have been selected but not publicly announced yet.
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Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologized after finishing and winning a Hyrox race in China despite soiling herself during the event. She said sorry to the people of China, other competitors, and event organizers, and decided to give up her points from the race.
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Joanna Wietrzyk is an Australian athlete and world record holder in Hyrox.
Hyrox is a fitness race with running and high-intensity exercises done on shared equipment.
The race took place in Beijing, China, where Hyrox was held for the first time in mainland China.
Video showed Wietrzyk competing with fecal matter running down her legs.
She said she should have stopped racing but chose to continue and takes full responsibility.
Wietrzyk apologized publicly on Instagram to Chinese people, competitors, spectators, and organizers.
She decided to forfeit the points she earned by winning the race.
Wietrzyk said she will take time to rest, recover, and be with family.
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The New York Knicks stopped selling single-game tickets after a pricing mistake listed some tickets for over $1,000. They plan to lower prices to last year’s levels plus a 12% increase and will refund customers who already bought tickets at the higher price.
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Knicks individual game tickets for the 2026-27 season went on sale recently.
Tickets for the season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers were mistakenly priced above $1,000.
The Knicks paused ticket sales to correct the prices and will restart soon.
Fans who bought tickets at the higher price will get a refund for the difference.
Prices will be set at last year’s prices plus an average 12% increase.
The Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years last season.
The average ticket price for Knicks home games is $262, higher than any other NBA team.
The season opener is expected to be a major event, with the 76ers signing LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
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Harry Kane scored 73 goals last season for Bayern Munich and England, calling it the best season of his life. Despite being a top candidate for the Ballon d’Or award, he says he is not focused on winning it and is instead looking forward to the new season.
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Harry Kane scored 73 goals in the 2025-26 season.
He plays for Bayern Munich and the England national team.
Kane described last season as the best of his life.
The Ballon d’Or is a major football award given to the best player in the world.
Kane is among the frontrunners for the Ballon d’Or.
Other top candidates include Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
No English player has won the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001.
The 2025 Ballon d’Or winner will be announced on October 26.
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Puma's online store temporarily removed the sportswear collection linked to athlete Joanna Wietrzyk amid controversy over her win at a Hyrox competition in Beijing. Wietrzyk completed the race despite suffering fecal incontinence, which raised health concerns and led her to forfeit the win, while Hyrox updated rules to allow officials to withdraw unwell racers.
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Puma removed the "Joanna Wietrzyk x Puma" collection from its website, redirecting to a general Hyrox page.
There is no official statement from Puma about ending its partnership with Wietrzyk.
Wietrzyk had been a Puma ambassador in the Hyrox fitness sport since at least October 2025.
During a Hyrox event in Beijing, Wietrzyk experienced fecal incontinence but finished the race and won.
The incident spread online, with mixed reactions about her decision to continue competing.
Wietrzyk apologized publicly and decided to give up her Hyrox victory after the backlash.
Hyrox admitted to poor handling of the situation and apologized, with the co-founder taking responsibility.
Hyrox changed its rules so race officials can now stop a competitor showing signs of contamination risk, marking them as "Did Not Finish" if withdrawn.
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Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologized after she had bowel incontinence during a Hyrox race in Beijing, China. She decided to withdraw from the race and gave up her earned points because of the incident.
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Joanna Wietrzyk is an athlete from Australia.
She competed in a Hyrox race in Beijing, China.
During the race, she suffered bowel incontinence.
Wietrzyk apologized publicly on Instagram for causing discomfort and disruption.
She said she felt healthy before the race and regrets not stopping earlier.
She has decided to withdraw her results and forfeit points from the race.
Wietrzyk thanked people who supported her and said she will take time to rest and recover.
The incident led to public discussion and some backlash against her.
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London will host a college American football game at Wembley Stadium, where the Kansas Jayhawks will play against the Arizona State Sun Devils. This event, called the Union Jack Classic, will include marching bands, cheerleaders, and tailgate parties, aiming to bring the full American college football experience to the UK.
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The Union Jack Classic is only the second college football game ever held in the UK.
Around 60,000 fans are expected to attend at Wembley, compared to about 2,500 at the first game in 1988.
The Kansas Jayhawks and Arizona State Sun Devils are the two teams playing; both are part of the Big 12 Conference.
Arizona State is opening a new campus in London this month, which ties into the game’s timing.
College football is very popular in the US, often having bigger crowds than the NFL.
The game will feature traditional college football elements like marching bands, spirit squads, and tailgate parties.
Many UK fans already follow the NFL, with about 14 million identifying as fans according to the NFL.
The event aims to showcase American college football’s exciting atmosphere and build its fanbase globally.
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Mauricio Pochettino, the US men’s national soccer team coach, is continuing to evaluate new and young players after the team’s 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16. He has included many uncapped and very young players in the upcoming friendlies to build a new team and focus on their mindset and commitment.
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Pochettino took over as USMNT coach about two and a half years ago.
The US team lost 4-1 in the last 16 round of the recent World Cup.
Despite the loss, Pochettino signed a contract to potentially stay until 2030.
Upcoming friendly matches include 13 uncapped players, meaning they have never played for the national team before.
The average age of these new players is about 19 and a half years.
Star player Christian Pulisic was left out due to recent injury recovery.
Other key players like Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie are also absent due to lack of play or injury.
Pochettino is focusing not just on skills but also on players’ attitudes and commitment to the team’s culture and style of play.
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Abhishek Sharma scored the fastest century in a T20 international game between full Test countries, helping India win the third match against Afghanistan by 127 runs and complete a 3-0 series win. India scored 221 runs, while Afghanistan was all out for 94 runs.
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Abhishek Sharma scored 108 runs off 34 balls, including 9 fours and 11 sixes.
His century came in 30 balls, the fastest in T20 internationals between full Test nations.
India scored 221-7 batting first at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Afghanistan was bowled out for 94 runs in 14.1 overs.
India won the series against Afghanistan 3-0.
Afghanistan struggled with batting and lost early wickets to Indian bowlers like Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
India’s opening partnership with Sanju Samson scored 142 runs.
After this series, India will compete at the Asian Games in Japan starting September 19. Afghanistan will send a different team there.
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Sam Hutchinson was a Chelsea youth player whose career was seriously affected by a knee injury, leading him to retire at 21 and suffer from depression. After treatment and knee repair, he returned to professional football, played for various clubs, and continues to play at age 37, now signed with non-league Farnham Town.
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Hutchinson joined Chelsea’s youth system at age seven and made his first-team debut at 17 under manager Jose Mourinho.
He was diagnosed with a chondral defect, a hole in his right knee, after an injury in a reserve match.
Struggling to recover, Hutchinson retired at 21 in 2010 and experienced depression.
After mental health treatment and knee surgery, he re-signed with Chelsea in 2011.
Hutchinson played over 200 games mainly in the Championship for clubs including Sheffield Wednesday, Nottingham Forest, Reading, AFC Wimbledon, and teams abroad.
In 2025, he scored a decisive goal helping AFC Wimbledon reach the play-offs but later faced a serious health scare requiring hospital treatment.
At age 37, he signed a two-year contract with non-league club Farnham Town, continuing his football career.
Hutchinson emphasizes the importance of seeking help for mental health issues and shares his story as a form of support.
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Jürgen Klopp, the new Germany football coach, said the national team can help bring positive pride to the country after a far-right party won big in a regional election. Klopp wants people to feel happy and proud when they see the German flag, showing openness and kindness, not fear or worry.
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Klopp started coaching Germany in July after the team was eliminated early in the last World Cup.
The far-right party AfD won nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt and expects strong results in upcoming elections.
Klopp did not name AfD directly but expressed concern about national pride being in the wrong hands.
He called for “positive patriotism” and said being proud can include being open, diverse, and friendly.
Klopp named a 44-player squad for four Nations League matches to get to know many players.
Some players called up are new to the national team, including Felix Keidel and Younes Ebnoutalib.
Karim Adeyemi returns after 11 months, and Marc-André ter Stegen is the first-choice goalkeeper.
Well-known players Leroy Sané and Deniz Undav were not selected for the squad.
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The United States men’s national soccer team coach Mauricio Pochettino has chosen a mostly young 28-player squad for upcoming matches in September and October. Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan could become the fourth-youngest player ever to play for the U.S., while some well-known players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are not included.
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Mauricio Pochettino selected a 28-player squad for the U.S. men’s national team’s next four friendly games.
Cavan Sullivan, aged 16, may make his senior debut and could be the fourth-youngest U.S. player ever.
Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie are not part of the team due to recent form and injuries.
Nine players in the squad have played 30 or more games for the U.S. before.
Several young and uncapped players, including goalkeepers Diego Kochen and Brian Schwake, are joining the team.
Sullivan has scored 6 goals and made 11 assists for Philadelphia this year, showing strong performance.
Other newcomers include promising young players like Zavier Gozo, Peyton Miller, and Julian Hall.
The team is focusing on younger talent as it prepares for future tournaments like the 2026 World Cup.
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Alexander Ovechkin, a top NHL hockey player, appeared in a political ad for Russia’s United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin. He said he supports his country, hopes for peace, and plans to live in Russia after he retires from hockey.
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Ovechkin appeared in a political ad for the United Russia party, backed by President Putin.
He said he supports Russia because he is Russian.
Russia will hold a parliamentary election from September 18 to 20, 2024.
Ovechkin was shown standing behind Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the ad.
He plans to live in Russia after his hockey career ends.
Ovechkin has supported Putin publicly since at least 2017 and uses a photo with Putin as his Instagram profile picture.
He called for peace after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 but said he is not involved in politics.
Ovechkin turned 41 and will start his 22nd NHL season. He has scored 929 goals in 1,573 games.
He helped the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup in 2018 and decided not to retire after recent team changes.
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Real Madrid players Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Ibrahima Konaté covered part of a message supporting Ceuta on their pre-match T-shirts. This caused controversy in Spain and brought attention to issues about migration and Spain’s relationship with Morocco.
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Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Konaté are Real Madrid soccer players.
They wore T-shirts with a message showing support for Ceuta, a Spanish city on the border with Morocco.
The players partly covered the message before a match.
Their action led to criticism and debate, especially in Spain.
The controversy relates to migration challenges and a recent migrant crisis in Ceuta.
Politicians and football figures have expressed different opinions about what the players did.
Ceuta is a key point in Spain’s border and migration issues with Morocco.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions around migration and diplomatic relations in the region.
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The women's 800m race was removed from the Olympics for 32 years after 1928 due to false claims that women were too weak for the distance. It returned in 1960 and has since become a popular and competitive event, with athletes like Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro drawing attention.
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The women's 800m race was first held at the 1928 Olympics but was removed for 32 years because officials thought women were too frail.
German runner Karoline Lina Radke won the first 800m Olympic gold for women in 1928.
False reports claimed women collapsed after the 800m race, leading to its removal from Olympic events until 1960.
Ann Brightwell won gold in the 800m at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and set a world record.
Women’s middle-distance running was less common and faced societal resistance for many years.
Women athletes often had to choose between work and sports because there was little support for female competitive runners.
The current women's 800m race features strong competitors like Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson and Switzerland’s Audrey Werro.
Breaking time barriers, like running the 800m in under two minutes, remains an important goal for athletes.
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Tottenham Hotspur has not scored any goals in the Premier League so far this season, despite investing heavily in new attacking players. Coach Roberto De Zerbi is using a tactical approach that involves slowing the play to draw opponents forward, then quickly passing into open spaces, but the team has not yet fully turned this style into goals.
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Tottenham and Coventry City are the only Premier League teams without a goal after four games.
Spurs spent £320 million on new players, mostly attackers.
De Zerbi’s tactic involves inviting pressure by slowing the game and passing backward before quickly attacking space behind defenders.
Spurs often use a 2-3-2-3 formation with players rotating positions to keep team shape.
De Zerbi’s previous team, Marseille, averaged 2.3 goals per game using similar tactics.
Playing through the middle to draw defenders in opens space on the wings for attacks.
Players need confidence passing under pressure for the tactic to succeed.
Some small signs of Spurs’ style working can be seen, but they need improvement to score.
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Steve Belichick, the defensive coordinator and son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from the University of North Carolina football team after an investigation found some actions that did not meet the school’s values. The investigation described the issues as limited, and the university is taking steps to fix the problems.
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Steve Belichick will leave his job at UNC in late October after finishing medical leave.
UNC’s investigation found some actions showing a disregard for the school’s values and conduct rules.
The problems were described as isolated, not a widespread failure in the football program.
The university is implementing corrective measures with help from its athletic department and legal office.
Michael Lombardi, the team’s general manager and a recent hire, resigned earlier in September during the investigation.
Investigators asked about drug use in connection to Steve Belichick as part of their inquiry.
Bill Belichick stated he still has control over the football program when asked by reporters.
UNC supports Bill Belichick, who has won six Super Bowl titles as an NFL coach.
The football team has won its first two games this season and will play Clemson next.
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