Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal and waved a Saudi scarf during Al-Nassr’s 3-1 win over Neftchi in the Asian Champions League. The match in Riyadh started late because of a missile threat from Yemen’s Houthis, but the game continued after safety was ensured.
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The game was delayed in Riyadh due to a missile threat from the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Saudi authorities intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh, including King Khalid International Airport.
Al-Nassr won the match 3-1 against Uzbekistan's Neftchi with Ronaldo scoring the second goal.
Ronaldo wore a green Saudi scarf passed by a fan while celebrating his goal.
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted two missiles fired by the Houthis on the day of the match.
Riyadh residents heard explosions and received warnings about aerial threats before the match.
Another team, Al-Ahli, won their game 3-1 over Al-Wasl from the UAE.
The article mentions other AFC Champions League results involving teams like Al-Ain, Esteghlal, and Pakhtakor.
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Manchester City was found guilty of breaking rules by inflating their sponsorship income by £830 million and £90 million in expenses. This helped them win many trophies, but it also potentially cost other English football teams money and success between 2009 and 2018.
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Manchester City used "sham contracts" to hide the real money behind their sponsorship deals.
The total inflated sponsorship income was about £830 million, plus £90 million in expenses.
This illegal funding helped City win three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, and three EFL Cups.
Other teams in the English top league from 2009 to 2018 may have lost money and chances to qualify for big tournaments.
The overall financial impact on other teams is estimated at around £799.5 million.
The losses for other clubs include lost prize money, costs of relegation, and missed chances to play in the Champions League.
City earned about £1.17 billion in total prize money from domestic and European competitions during this period.
Manchester City denies wrongdoing and has appealed the decision.
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McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crashed on the last lap of the Singapore sprint race, causing both to lose points for their team. The crash raised questions about McLaren’s team policy of treating both drivers equally, even though it sometimes leads to risky situations like this.
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Max Verstappen won both the sprint and main race at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Norris and Piastri collided while racing for position on the last lap of the sprint race.
The crash caused Piastri to retire from the race and Norris to fall from fifth to eighth place.
Norris tried to back out of the risky move but the cars still made contact.
Norris initially defended his move but later took full responsibility for causing the crash.
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella called the incident “unacceptable” and said both drivers share the blame.
McLaren will continue to treat both drivers as equals despite these types of on-track conflicts.
Norris later offered to help Piastri in the main race, showing teamwork after the crash.
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), led by coach Luis Enrique, aims to win three straight Champions League titles and a third consecutive French league title this season. Although PSG started their league season slowly, the coach and club remain confident, focusing on keeping players motivated and maintaining strong team depth.
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PSG could become the second team ever to win three Champions League titles in a row.
They are also trying to win their third straight Ligue 1 championship.
PSG started the current season with three wins, two draws, and one loss, placing sixth in Ligue 1.
Luis Enrique signed a contract extending his stay until 2030.
Several important players have also signed new contracts, indicating a long-term plan.
The coaching staff has remained mostly the same since Enrique arrived in 2023.
The team has strong depth, allowing resting key players during less critical games.
New signings like Ferran Torres have shown promising performances after previous players who won many trophies left.
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Olivier Giroud, now playing for Lille, will return to face his former team Arsenal in the Champions League. The match is part of the second round of games in the tournament where several European clubs compete.
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Olivier Giroud spent five and a half seasons playing for Arsenal.
He currently plays for Lille, a French football club.
Lille is playing against Arsenal at Arsenal's home stadium, the Emirates Stadium, in London.
The match is part of Matchday 2 in the UEFA Champions League.
RC Lens, another French club, will play Sporting after winning a previous Champions League game.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal for Al-Nassr, a club outside Europe.
The article also mentions other sports news such as tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Fils losing in Shanghai.
Gianni Infantino, head of FIFA, may be involved in a new controversy.
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Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls jersey from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for a record $14 million in a private sale. This price is the highest ever paid for basketball memorabilia and the second-highest for any game-worn sports jersey.
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The jersey was worn and signed by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals.
Miami real estate investor Ron Firman bought the jersey in a private sale.
The jersey’s $14 million price sets a record for basketball memorabilia.
The highest game-worn jersey sale was Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey for $24.12 million.
Jordan’s Bulls won the 1998 championship by beating the Utah Jazz in six games.
Jordan scored 37 points in that Game 2, helping the Bulls even the series 1-1.
This sale marks the third time a jersey from the 1998 Finals has sold for $10 million or more.
Jordan’s Air Jordan sneakers from that Finals set a sneaker sale record at $2.2 million in 2023.
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Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United's captain, had an outstanding 2025-26 season but has shown less impact in the current season. Though he has played all six Premier League games, his goal and chance creation numbers are lower, and the team has had its worst start in 40 years. Fernandes has some fitness concerns, but the manager says he remains a committed and key player.
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Fernandes won the PFA Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season.
Last season, he scored 9 goals and made 21 assists, breaking a Premier League record for goal involvement.
Currently, Fernandes has 3 goals and 1 assist in six games, all from one match against Ipswich.
His average shots per game are high (3.3), but shots on target and chance creation are down this season.
Manchester United has only 6 points from six games, their worst start in 40 years.
Fernandes has been playing through some pain but is considered fit enough by the manager.
Manager Michael Carrick praised Fernandes' commitment and outlook despite the injury.
Fernandes was a central figure in Manchester United’s recent return to top-level European competition.
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A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals, worn and signed by him during the games, sold for $14 million. This sale sets a record for NBA memorabilia, making it the second most expensive sports jersey sold after Babe Ruth's 1932 baseball jersey.
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The jersey was worn by Michael Jordan in the 1998 NBA Finals.
It was autographed by Michael Jordan.
The jersey sold for $14 million.
This sale is the highest price ever paid for an NBA jersey.
Babe Ruth's 1932 World Series jersey holds the highest sports jersey sale record.
The sale highlights high demand for rare sports collectibles.
Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest basketball players ever.
The 1998 NBA Finals was Jordan’s last championship win with the Chicago Bulls.
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Harry Smith and George Williams will play as half-backs for England in their first Rugby League World Cup match against Tonga. Mikey Lewis, who was selected for the squad, will not play and is listed as a reserve along with two other players.
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Harry Smith and captain George Williams are the half-back players for England’s opener against Tonga.
Mikey Lewis, chosen for the squad, will not be in the playing lineup or on the bench.
Lewis is one of three non-playing reserves, along with Ben Currie and Ben Talty.
Mikey Lewis plays for Hull KR and had an inconsistent year.
England's opening match will be in Perth on Saturday against Tonga.
England will also play France in Perth on 24 October and Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on 30 October.
The team lineup includes players like AJ Brimson, Dom Young, and Morgan Knowles among others.
England’s coach is Brian McDermott, who selected the squad and reserves.
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Geva Mentor, a top England netball player, froze her eggs in 2019 to preserve her fertility while continuing her sports career. Egg freezing helps women store eggs for use later, but experts say it does not guarantee future pregnancy. This issue is gaining attention in women’s sports as athletes balance careers and family plans.
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Egg freezing involves collecting and freezing a woman’s eggs to use later for pregnancy.
Geva Mentor froze her eggs at age 35 after playing in four netball World Cups.
Mentor did the procedure during the off-season to allow recovery before training resumed.
The egg retrieval process took 15-30 minutes and was done under sedation or anesthesia.
She retrieved 43 eggs but experienced physical pain and emotional effects after the procedure.
Mentor described egg freezing as an "insurance policy" for her future fertility.
Other sports organizations like Chelsea Football Club and the Spanish Football Federation support egg freezing for female athletes.
Experts advise that egg freezing does not guarantee a successful pregnancy later on.
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Cristiano Ronaldo waved a scarf with the Saudi Arabian flag after his team Al Nassr won a game in the AFC Champions League. The match was paused because a missile alert sounded in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, which has been targeted by missile attacks from Yemen’s Houthi fighters.
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Cristiano Ronaldo plays for Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian football club.
Al Nassr won a match in the AFC Champions League.
After the victory, Ronaldo waved a scarf with the Saudi flag.
The match was interrupted by a missile alert in Riyadh.
Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia.
Yemen’s Houthi fighters have fired missiles targeting Riyadh.
The missile attacks have included strikes near the international airport.
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Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to a 37-34 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams, marking his first career victory in overtime. Allen threw for 210 yards, ran for 121 yards, and helped set up the winning field goal by Tyler Bass.
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The Buffalo Bills beat the Los Angeles Rams 37-34 in overtime.
Josh Allen gained 331 total yards (210 passing, 121 rushing) and scored two touchdowns.
This was Allen’s first win in an overtime game after a previous 0-7 record.
Tyler Bass kicked a 45-yard field goal in overtime to win the game.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw for 383 yards and three touchdowns.
Rams player Kyren Williams scored a touchdown with four seconds left in regular time.
The Bills’ Greg Rousseau blocked a critical Rams field goal attempt in overtime.
Puka Nacua made 17 catches for 138 yards and scored a touchdown for the Rams.
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The Milwaukee Brewers won Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-4, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. William Contreras played a key role by hitting a home run and later driving in the go-ahead run.
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The Brewers lead the series 2-0 against the two-time defending champion Dodgers.
William Contreras hit a fifth-inning home run to tie the game and later singled in the winning run.
Four Brewers relief pitchers retired the last 15 Dodgers batters without allowing a hit.
The Brewers are trying to reach their first National League pennant and second World Series since 1982.
The Dodgers have not won a series after being down 2-0 since 2020.
The Dodgers had only three hits and struggled with runners in scoring position throughout the postseason.
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a short start, lasting just 2.2 innings.
The series will continue in Los Angeles with Game 3 scheduled on Wednesday.
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Shepherd High School in Michigan had their scheduled homecoming football game canceled because the opposing team could not have enough players due to injuries and absences. Instead, they organized a new type of game with the kids playing against their parents.
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The change happened just two days before homecoming.
The opposing school could not field a team because many players were injured or called out.
Shepherd High School decided to have a game between the students and their parents.
This was a unique way to keep the homecoming game tradition alive.
The game took place in rural Michigan at Shepherd High School.
The story was reported by Tony Dokoupil for CBS News.
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The Stamford marathon recreated the first marathon held in America back in 1896. The event aimed to bring the community together and inspire people to run.
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The Stamford marathon is based on the historic 1896 race.
It took place in Stamford, Connecticut.
The recreation was done to honor America’s first marathon.
Organizers McKenna Duff and AJ Schrag were involved in the event.
The marathon encourages community participation through running.
This event connects modern runners to the history of marathon running in the U.S.
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Coventry City won their first home Premier League game in 25 years by beating Newcastle 4-1. This victory helped lift them out of the relegation zone early in the season and showed progress under manager Frank Lampard.
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Coventry City had not won a home Premier League match for 25 years before this game.
They scored four goals against Newcastle: Jack Rudoni (penalty), Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms, and Stephen Mfuni.
Coventry is now level on points with Manchester United after six league games.
The team is currently 14th in the Premier League standings.
Frank Lampard, the manager, praised young players who have little previous Premier League experience.
Sidiki Cherif scored on his first Premier League start after joining from Fenerbahce.
Coventry's upcoming matches include games against Tottenham, Fulham, Sunderland, and Everton.
Previous home games this season included losses against Hull City (1-0), Brighton (5-0), and Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup (3-1).
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The Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills are set to play each other in a Monday Night Football game. The NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe highlights that both teams have important quarterbacks, Matthew Stafford for the Rams and Josh Allen for the Bills.
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The Rams and Bills will compete in a Monday Night Football game.
The game is between two NFL teams in the United States.
Both teams have well-known quarterbacks: Matthew Stafford (Rams) and Josh Allen (Bills).
This matchup is featured and previewed by NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe.
Monday Night Football is a popular weekly football broadcast.
The game is part of the National Football League (NFL) season.
The article was shared on October 12, 2026.
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Troy Deeney, a BBC football expert, chose his best players and top coach from the latest round of Premier League games. He highlighted key players from several teams for their important actions during the matches.
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Walter Benitez from Crystal Palace made a crucial save that helped his team win.
Ferdi Kadioglu from Brighton made an important defensive block even though defense is not his main skill.
Jefferson Lerma, playing out of position for Crystal Palace, scored a goal and made strong tackles.
James Justin of Leeds impressed with his skills as a defender and scored a good goal.
Ethan Pinnock at Coventry has been a strong and calming presence, helping the team improve.
Jordan Henderson of Chelsea scored two goals, including a confident free-kick.
Rayan Cherki from Manchester City is praised for his entertaining style and skill on the field.
Coach Enzo Maresca of Manchester City made key changes during matches that helped his team stay top of the league.
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Coventry City won a Premier League game at home for the first time in 25 years by beating Newcastle United 4-1. This match was an important victory for Coventry in the current league season.
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Coventry City defeated Newcastle United with a score of 4-1.
This was Coventry’s first home win in the Premier League in 25 years.
The game was part of the Premier League, England’s top football league.
The match was played at Coventry’s home stadium.
Newcastle United is a well-known Premier League team.
The result was unexpected given Coventry’s long wait for a home win.
The victory may boost Coventry City's confidence in the league.
The news and detailed match report were available mainly to UK viewers.
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A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $14 million (£10.6 million), setting a new record for basketball memorabilia. This jersey was worn and signed by Jordan during a key game in his final season with the Chicago Bulls.
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The jersey was worn by Michael Jordan in game two of the 1998 NBA Finals.
Jordan scored 37 points in that game and helped the Bulls win their sixth NBA Championship.
The jersey is autographed by Michael Jordan.
The previous basketball memorabilia record was $12.9 million for a card featuring Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
A game-worn Jordan jersey without an autograph sold two weeks earlier for $12.3 million.
The buyer is Ron Firman, a real estate investor from Miami.
Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey sold for $24.1 million, the highest price ever for sports memorabilia.
The sale was conducted privately through Hunt Auctions.
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