The head of English football's Independent Football Regulator, David Kogan, said he would quit if politicians tried to influence decisions about Manchester City. The club is under investigation for financial rule-breaking, and an independent panel will decide possible punishments after the club appeals the findings.
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David Kogan is chairman of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), which checks if club owners and executives are suitable.
An independent commission found Manchester City broke Premier League financial rules between 2009 and 2018, using fake contracts to hide over £830 million.
Manchester City denies the charges and has appealed the ruling.
Kogan stated the regulator is independent and not influenced by politicians.
Kogan said he would resign if political pressure affected the regulator’s work.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed concern over Manchester City’s ownership but later clarified his position.
Some Premier League clubs worry about political interference in the appeal process.
Possible penalties include fines, points deduction, removal from the league, or losing trophies won during the rule-breaking period.
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A report by the independent football regulator says most English football clubs are close to financial trouble. It found that nearly all clubs lost money last season, many rely heavily on their owners to stay afloat, and many clubs could not survive more than a few months without extra funding.
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94% of clubs in the top five English leagues made losses in the 2025-26 season.
Over 60% of clubs in the English Football League (EFL) and National League are technically insolvent. Insolvent means they owe more money than they have.
66% of clubs could not last more than 90 days without money from their owners.
29% of clubs said they could not survive more than 30 days without owner funding.
60% of clubs do not have a formal business plan.
The Premier League clubs earn over eight times more than clubs in the second-tier Championship league.
Parachute payments to clubs relegated from the Premier League encourage overspending and wage inflation in the Championship.
The regulator warns that the financial system in English football needs urgent reform to avoid further crises.
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Formula 1 will return to Africa with a new race in Rwanda, starting in the early 2030s under a 10-year agreement. Rwanda was chosen because it has a clear plan and financial support to build the new circuit near its capital, Kigali, while other African countries struggled to organize a workable project.
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Formula 1 has not held a race in Africa since 1993, when it was last in South Africa.
Rwanda signed a 10-year deal to host an F1 Grand Prix from the early 2030s.
The new racetrack will be built in Bugesera, about 25 miles from Kigali, near a new international airport under construction.
The planned track will be around 6 km long with 17 corners and a 200-meter change in elevation, designed to be challenging and scenic.
The project also includes entertainment, hotels, sports science, and an innovation hub in the area.
Rwanda’s government supports the race as a way to create jobs, attract tourism, and encourage new business.
Other African countries like Morocco and South Africa have tried but could not organize a single, financially supported project for F1.
F1’s leadership sees the race as a big step for the sport and a chance to reach new fans across Africa.
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The Denver Broncos have a special horse named Thunder who helps cheer on the team. Reporter Becky Worley shares a behind-the-scenes look at Thunder’s role as the Broncos’ real-life equine ambassador.
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Thunder is a horse associated with the Denver Broncos football team.
Thunder's main job is to support and excite fans at games.
Becky Worley reports on Thunder’s activities behind the scenes.
Thunder is known for having an important presence during Broncos games.
The story highlights how animals can play a role in sports team culture.
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The Australian Football League (AFL) has told Sportsbet, its official gambling partner, to stop using AI-generated videos of AFL players without their permission. Sportsbet had created videos showing players mimicking movie or TV show lines, which breached agreements and raised concerns about unauthorized use of player images.
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The AFL instructed Sportsbet to remove AI videos featuring AFL players used without consent.
The AI videos showed players acting out lines from movies, TV shows, or speeches.
These videos were age-restricted and aimed at increasing Sportsbet’s social media engagement.
New federal rules banning athletes in gambling ads will start next year.
The AFL Players’ Association said the videos violated agreements about player image use.
Sportsbet removed the videos after being contacted and is working with the AFL on AI content use.
The current collective bargaining agreement allows some use of player images but does not cover AI-generated content.
Experts and a senator called for stronger rules to prevent unauthorized AI use of athlete images for gambling promotion.
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Formula One has made a 10-year deal to hold races in Rwanda, bringing the sport back to Africa after nearly 30 years. The new African Grand Prix will take place on a racetrack near Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, starting in the early 2030s.
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Formula One signed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda.
This will be the first African F1 race since 1993.
The race is called the African Grand Prix.
The new circuit is in Bugesera, close to Kigali.
The event is planned for the early 2030s.
Rwanda will host the race on an official Formula One track.
The deal marks a return of F1 to the African continent after thirty years.
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South Africa lost to Australia by 214 runs in the first Test match in Durban, ending their 12-match unbeaten streak. Australia’s bowler Josh Hazlewood took his best career figures of 6-49, while South Africa’s batters struggled to score well against a strong Australian attack.
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South Africa’s 12-match unbeaten run ended with this loss in Durban.
Australia won by 214 runs to lead the three-match series 1-0.
Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood took 6 wickets for 49 runs, his career-best in Test cricket.
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram scored 75 in the final innings, showing resilience.
Many South African batters failed to convert good starts into big scores.
South Africa played their first Test in almost a year, with limited recent practice.
Australia also had a long break beforehand but managed a strong performance.
The match highlighted concerns about South Africa’s batting strength ahead of upcoming games, including against England.
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The Baltimore Ravens have launched the Victory Challenge to raise $10 million by Super Bowl Sunday. The funds will support the V Foundation for research on cancer in children.
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The Baltimore Ravens started the Victory Challenge fundraiser.
The goal is to raise $10 million.
The money will go to the V Foundation.
The V Foundation supports research for childhood cancer.
The fundraiser ends on Super Bowl Sunday.
This effort is part of the Ravens' support for kids with cancer.
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Manchester City’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, defended his team’s celebrations after their 3-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield, following a guilty verdict for breaking Premier League financial rules. City players and staff said they focused on winning and expressed confidence in the club amid the ongoing appeal.
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Manchester City won 3-0 against Liverpool at Anfield.
This was City's first match after being found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules.
City has appealed the guilty verdict.
Enzo Maresca, the head coach, said the team was just happy about the win and questioned why their celebrations were criticized.
Erling Haaland showed strong emotions during the celebration, with his father present in the stands.
Team captain Ruben Dias supported the manager’s comments and said the team trusts the club.
Former manager Pep Guardiola is expected to attend the next home game and has expressed support for the team on social media.
The focus for the team remains on their upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain.
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Rwanda will host a Formula One Grand Prix in the early 2030s, marking the return of the race to Africa for the first time since 1993. The new race track will be built near Kigali and is planned to meet top international racing standards.
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Rwanda signed a 10-year deal to host a Formula One Grand Prix starting in the early 2030s.
The race will take place near Kigali, close to Bugesera international airport.
The circuit will be about six kilometers long with 17 corners and will run in an anti-clockwise direction.
The track design will follow the natural landscape and include a 197-meter climb per lap.
The race track will be built to FIA Grade 1 standards, which is required for Formula One events.
Formula One leaders called Africa a missing part of their global race calendar.
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, top Formula One drivers, support bringing the race to Africa.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame announced the plan during a public ceremony with key Formula One officials.
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Australia won the first cricket Test match against South Africa by 214 runs in Durban. Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood took six wickets to help his team secure the victory on the last day.
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Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test match at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.
Josh Hazlewood, an Australian fast bowler, took 6 wickets for 49 runs.
South Africa was all out for 206 runs before tea on the last day.
Hazlewood took six wickets total, including the last South African batsman.
South Africa resisted for 110 minutes before losing key wickets.
Matt Renshaw, an Australian part-time spin bowler, took two South African wickets.
Former Australian captain Steve Smith returned to field after passing concussion tests.
This was the first Test match between the teams since South Africa beat Australia in last year’s World Test Championship final.
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The Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams played an exciting football game that went into overtime. ABC News’ Will Reeve showed the most important moments from this Monday night game.
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The game between the Bills and Rams took place on a Monday night.
The game was close and continued into overtime, which means extra playing time after the regular game ended tied.
ABC News covered the highlights, showing key plays and exciting moments.
The article was published on October 13, 2026.
The Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams are teams in the National Football League (NFL).
The game is described as a thriller, a term for a very exciting and close match.
The reporter covering the story for ABC News is Will Reeve.
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Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool football player, paid off a tax debt to HM Revenue and Customs. Because he settled the debt, a court dismissed plans to make him bankrupt.
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Jamie Carragher is 48 years old and used to play football for Liverpool.
He faced a bankruptcy petition because of unpaid taxes.
The debt amount was believed to be between £700,000 and £800,000.
Carragher has paid the tax debt in full.
A judge in London dismissed the bankruptcy petition after the payment.
Carragher retired from professional football in 2013 with 737 appearances.
He now works as a football commentator on Sky Sports and CBS Sports.
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Wales and Bristol rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit wants top-level rugby to stop using artificial playing surfaces. He shared a photo of his injured leg after playing on such a pitch. Bristol’s coach also rested some players because of the poor condition of an artificial pitch at Saracens’ stadium.
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Louis Rees-Zammit plays for Wales and Bristol Bears in rugby union.
Rees-Zammit posted a photo showing leg injuries from playing on an artificial pitch at Saracens’ StoneX Stadium.
Saracens, Gloucester, and Newcastle rugby clubs use artificial playing surfaces.
Bristol’s director of rugby, Pat Lam, rested three injured players due to concerns about the artificial pitch in north London.
Pat Lam said the players would have played if the game was at home or a semi-final.
Saracens CEO Ed Coetzee stated the artificial pitch meets World Rugby safety standards and is regularly maintained.
The pitch has a valid certification until April 2028 and is reviewed constantly for player safety.
Saracens want the focus to be on rugby played, not the pitch condition or team selections.
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Jacob Bethell will return to the England cricket team for their upcoming white-ball tour in Australia after recovering from a knee injury. Two young players, Thomas Rew and Eddie Jack, have been selected for their first international games during the T20 matches, while some senior players are rested ahead of a Test series in South Africa.
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Jacob Bethell has been injured since July but is now fit to join England's squad for three one-day international (ODI) matches in Australia.
The England cricket team will play three ODIs starting November 13 in Perth and five T20 matches, ending December 2 in Canberra.
Thomas Rew (18 years old) and Eddie Jack (21 years old) are making their first appearances in international cricket during the T20 part of the tour.
The team is rotating players, resting some older or key members ahead of a Test series in South Africa.
Jofra Archer is back in the bowling squad for the ODIs after being rested in a recent tournament.
Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will miss the tour due to hamstring surgery.
Thomas Rew could become the youngest player to debut for England against Australia if he plays in the tour.
The tour is important preparation for the World Cup happening next year in South Africa.
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British tennis player Katie Boulter lost in the first round of the Wuhan Open to Russian player Diana Shnaider. Boulter struggled in the second set and finished the match with a score of 6-3, 6-1 in Shnaider’s favor.
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Katie Boulter is the British number one tennis player, currently ranked 54th in the world.
She lost her first-round match in Wuhan to Diana Shnaider, who is ranked 13th in the world.
The match lasted one hour and 30 minutes.
Boulter lost her serve four times in the second set.
This season has been difficult for Boulter, with only two wins in four Grand Slam tournaments.
Since Wimbledon in June, she has won 3 out of 9 singles matches on the WTA Tour.
Boulter recently faced a personal loss; her grandfather, a major supporter, passed away the week before the tournament.
Boulter acknowledged having a tough week leading up to the Wuhan Open.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a football match for Al-Nassr that was delayed due to a missile alert in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The team won 3-1 against Neftchi Fergana after a one-hour delay caused by security warnings from missile threats linked to regional conflict.
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The match was delayed by one hour because Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued a missile alert shortly before kickoff.
The missile threats come from Yemen-based Houthi forces targeting Riyadh.
Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr’s second goal, contributing to a 3-1 victory.
Neftchi Fergana’s team was reduced to 10 players after a red card during the game.
A ballistic missile was intercepted and destroyed by the Saudi-led coalition on the same day.
Future sports events like Formula 1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi might be affected due to the regional conflict.
The UK government has warned of possible travel disruptions and airspace closures in the Middle East.
Alternatives are being prepared in case the Formula 1 races in the region need to be moved or canceled.
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Rwanda has signed a 10-year deal to host a Formula 1 race starting in the early 2030s. This will be the first F1 race held in Africa since 1993, taking place on a new track near Kigali designed to fit the natural landscape.
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The race will be held on a new circuit in Bugesera, about 25 miles south of Kigali, near the new international airport.
The deal with F1 lasts for 10 years, beginning in the early 2030s.
The track was designed by former F1 driver Alex Wurz and uses the area's hills for a unique racing experience.
This will be Africa’s first F1 race since South Africa's last event in 1993.
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame said the race will create jobs, skills, tourism, and business opportunities.
F1 president Stefano Domenicali said the race puts F1 on every inhabited continent.
The event aims to reach over 100 million fans in Africa.
Some human rights groups may oppose the race, accusing Rwanda of using sports to improve its image despite controversies.
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Christian Pulisic’s role with AC Milan and the US national team is changing as he faces competition from younger players and recovers from injury. Although he has had a solid career at Milan, his recent performances show fewer goals and assists, and the coach is giving more playing time to new talent like Alpha Cissè.
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Christian Pulisic has been playing for AC Milan since July 2023.
He has scored 43 goals and made 28 assists in 138 appearances for Milan.
Pulisic has had only one trophy with Milan: the 2025 Supercoppa Italia.
He missed early season games due to a leg injury sustained during the World Cup.
In recent matches, Pulisic contributed less to goals and assists compared to younger teammate Alpha Cissè.
Coach Ruben Amorim is favoring promising new players while still valuing Pulisic’s past contributions.
Pulisic turned 28 years old recently and is considered to be entering the veteran phase of his career.
Despite challenges, Pulisic expressed happiness about his future at Milan.
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Michael Olise, a French football player, came on as a substitute in a UEFA Nations League match against Belgium and helped his team win by scoring three goals in 10 minutes. When he received the captain's armband during the match, Olise appeared surprised because he is usually not a captain. His performance and style on the field show skill and calmness, which impressed the crowd.
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Michael Olise replaced Ousmane Dembélé in the 60th minute of the France vs. Belgium game.
Dembélé handed Olise the captain’s armband during the match, which surprised Olise.
Olise had a strong following after his performance in the World Cup, where he made seven assists.
Olise scored three goals shortly after entering the game, leading France to a big win.
Désiré Doué scored the first goal for France before Olise’s three goals.
Olise’s playing style appears graceful and easy, not careless or lazy.
The crowd reacted with excitement whenever Olise touched the ball, showing their high expectations.
Olise’s style has been compared to that of French football legend Zinedine Zidane.
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