Michael Wynn-Jones, a journalist and key figure at Norwich City football club, has died at the age of 85. He was the honorary life president of the club and was married to TV chef Delia Smith for over 50 years.
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Michael Wynn-Jones died peacefully at home at age 85.
He was honorary life president of Norwich City football club.
Wynn-Jones was a trusted adviser and influential in the club’s management.
He and Delia Smith helped promote Norwich City to the Premier League several times.
The club and fans expressed deep sadness and sent condolences to his family.
Wynn-Jones worked as a journalist for the Daily Mirror and the Spectator.
He founded his own publishing company.
He began following Norwich City games from age 13 and was a lifelong supporter.
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Manchester City’s CEO, Ferran Soriano, said the club plans to keep fighting after being found guilty of most Premier League charges. The charges involve breaking financial rules, including overstating sponsorship money and making secret payments.
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Manchester City was found guilty of most of 115 charges by the Premier League.
The charges focus on inflating sponsorship income and making hidden payments.
The club’s CEO, Ferran Soriano, spoke at a European Football Clubs meeting in Copenhagen.
Soriano said the club will continue to challenge the charges and the process.
Manchester City’s chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak also expressed a strong stance in a letter to fans.
The case relates to breaching financial rules meant to keep competition fair.
The investigation and legal process are ongoing.
The story was reported by BBC Sport.
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Spain and Croatia will play a UEFA Nations League match in Seville on September 28. Spain is on a strong winning streak and will face Croatia, led by veteran player Luka Modric. Both teams won their first matches in the competition.
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The match is part of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27, Group A3.
Spain plays at home in Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, Seville.
The game starts at 8:45 pm local time (6:45 pm GMT).
Spain last beat Croatia 3-0 in the UEFA Euro 2024 group stage.
Spain is on a 39-game winning streak, a European record.
Spain won their opening Nations League match 3-2 against England.
Croatia won their first match 2-1 against Czechia.
Key players to watch include Spain’s 19-year-old Lamine Yamal and Croatia’s 41-year-old Luka Modric.
Spain’s goalkeeper Joan Garcia is out until October due to a knee injury.
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The war in Gaza has sparked debates in sports and entertainment, involving musicians like Ed Sheeran and athletes like NFL player Azeez Al-Shaair. Controversies have arisen over expressions of support for Palestinians at events, leading to actions such as Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour and NFL fines for Al-Shaair.
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The Gaza conflict has led to over 74,000 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after making "Free Palestine" statements during concerts.
Several artists withdrew from Sheeran’s tour in support of Macklemore.
Ed Sheeran called the Gaza situation "catastrophic and unjustifiable" but noted concerns about which messages are allowed on stage.
NFL owner Robert Kraft expressed support for Jewish communities and pledged $2 million in aid while acknowledging Palestinian suffering.
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wore tributes to Palestinian children on his equipment, leading to NFL fines and requests to remove some messages.
The NFL has restricted Al-Shaair's messages related to Gaza during games, citing league rules on political expressions.
The debates show increasing tension between free speech, political activism, and business interests in sports and entertainment.
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Formula 1 held a race on the streets of Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring challenging city roads and high speeds. George Russell won the race after leading from start to finish, while Kimi Antonelli had a difficult qualifying session but finished fifth after a recovery drive.
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The Baku race takes place on narrow city streets with concrete walls and a mix of modern and classical architecture.
The race was held a day earlier than usual to avoid conflicting with Azerbaijan’s war celebration.
Kimi Antonelli crashed during qualifying but still started 16th, after a strong performance at Monza weeks earlier where he won from 19th.
George Russell set the fastest qualifying time and led all race laps to win.
In the final laps, Russell faced engine problems but maintained a narrow lead over Max Verstappen.
Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, finished second, and his teammate Isack Hadjar finished third after returning from injury.
Charles Leclerc finished fourth, and Lewis Hamilton was sixth.
Ferrari’s recent engine upgrade did not improve their race performance as hoped.
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Leicestershire’s cricket team had eight points of a 27-point penalty returned after a review, but they still face possible relegation from Division One. The penalties came from a breach of pitch rules during a match against Glamorgan, and Leicestershire plans to appeal the full 27-point deduction.
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Leicestershire received a 27-point deduction for breaking pitch rules in a match versus Glamorgan.
The original penalty included losing 19 points from the match plus an extra 8-point deduction and a £5,000 fine.
After review, eight of those points were restored, raising their total points from 111 to 119.
The 19-point deduction and the fine remain in place.
Without the full 27-point deduction, Leicestershire would be two points above the relegation zone.
With the deduction still active, the team is 17 points behind the nearest safe position and faces relegation if the appeal fails.
The Cricket Discipline Panel adjusted the penalty due to an issue about accounting for the 19-point deduction when setting further sanctions.
Leicestershire’s chief executive said the team will continue with their appeal based on the panel’s original decision.
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Heavy metal band Slipknot has announced a world tour with Marilyn Manson as a support act in London and parts of South America. Some fans are upset and say they will not attend because of past sexual abuse accusations against Manson, who denies the claims.
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Slipknot will tour with Marilyn Manson supporting them in London and South America.
Marilyn Manson is a US rock musician whose real name is Brian Warner.
Some fans are unhappy with Manson joining the tour because of past abuse allegations.
Manson strongly denies all abuse allegations against him.
Actress Evan Rachel Wood accused Manson of abuse during their 3-year relationship, but he denies these claims.
Several other women also accused Manson of abuse on social media.
A Los Angeles investigation did not bring criminal charges because of time limits and lack of proof.
Manson sued some accusers for defamation, but the case was settled, and he will pay some legal fees.
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The New York Giants traded for quarterback JJ McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings, giving up a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. The trade follows an injury to Giants' quarterback Jaxson Dart, who will miss the rest of the season after knee surgery.
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The Giants acquired JJ McCarthy from the Vikings in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
The trade depends on McCarthy passing a physical exam.
Jaxson Dart, a Giants quarterback, had knee surgery and will miss the rest of the regular season.
Jameis Winston started for the Giants recently but the team struggled offensively.
JJ McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft but lost the starting position in Minnesota.
McCarthy has thrown more interceptions (12) than touchdowns (11) in his NFL career so far.
McCarthy won a college national championship at Michigan, coached by Jim Harbaugh, brother of Giants coach John Harbaugh.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield will miss at least three weeks due to a thumb injury.
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Rylie Kuyper, a soccer goalkeeper at Louisiana State University who survived cancer and shared her experience online to support others, was surprised with tickets to see singer Bruno Mars. The moment was featured on CBS News’ Beg-Knows America segment.
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Rylie Kuyper plays as a goalkeeper for LSU soccer.
She survived cancer and documented her journey on the internet.
Her online story helped give hope to other cancer patients.
CBS News reporter David Begnaud surprised her with Bruno Mars concert tickets.
This surprise was shown on the CBS News program Beg-Knows America.
The story highlights her bravery and positive impact outside of sports.
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Lewis Ferguson, a 27-year-old Scottish midfielder, says he was never close to leaving his current club Bologna despite rumors about a return to Rangers. He still dreams of playing for Rangers one day but is focused on his career at Bologna, where he has a contract until 2028.
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Lewis Ferguson was released by Rangers at age 14 and later joined Bologna in Italy's Serie A in 2022.
He has been Bologna's captain since 2023 and helped them win their first Coppa Italia in over 50 years in 2025.
Last season, Ferguson played less often, making only 17 league starts under manager Vincenzo Italiano.
In the current season, Ferguson has played every minute of Bologna's five Serie A matches.
He has had three different managers at Bologna in the last two months.
Ferguson’s father and uncle both played for Rangers; his uncle also captained and managed the club.
Rangers' new manager Derek McInnes mentioned Ferguson's obvious link to Rangers, having worked with him before.
Ferguson said he loves playing for Bologna and, while a Rangers return is a dream, it is not a current plan.
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The Asian Games in Japan have faced many problems like delays from rain, transport mistakes, and bad scheduling. These issues have made athletes tired and upset during the event held mainly in Nagoya from September 19.
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Athletes experienced scheduling problems, like Indian badminton player PV Sindhu playing three matches in 18 hours.
Pakistan’s volleyball team was taken to the wrong gym, causing last-minute warm-up issues.
South Korean basketball and men’s football teams missed practice or matches due to late or wrong buses.
Heavy rain disrupted tennis, surfing, and cricket events, cancelling some matches.
Cricket matches between Pakistan-Hong Kong and India-Afghanistan were cancelled due to rain; top-ranked teams advanced automatically.
Typhoon Surigae is expected to bring more strong winds and rain to the Games area midweek.
The Games are mainly in Nagoya and Aichi prefecture, with some events in Tokyo and Osaka.
Athletes reported problems like hotel restaurants closing early, affecting their meals.
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Forest Green Rovers have allowed their manager, Robbie Savage, to talk to another team, Peterborough United, whose manager position is open. Savage will not manage Forest Green in their next game while talks continue.
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Robbie Savage is the current manager of Forest Green Rovers.
He has permission to speak with Peterborough United about their vacant manager job.
Savage will miss Forest Green’s next home game against Wealdstone.
Savage previously managed Macclesfield Town and played for several English clubs.
Forest Green Rovers finished 7th last season but lost in play-offs; this season they are 12th after 10 games.
Peterborough United fired their manager Luke Williams on 19 September due to poor results.
Peterborough is 23rd in League One with only one win in eight games.
Savage has not confirmed contact with Peterborough but said he is focused on his current team.
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Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly might not play for England against the Czech Republic in the Nations League because they missed training due to individual fitness programs. Both players played the entire game in England’s recent loss to Spain, and their absence could lead to other players stepping in.
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Konsa and O'Reilly missed England’s Monday training but were still part of the squad.
Both played the full 90 minutes in the 3-2 loss to Spain on Saturday.
O'Reilly started as left-back during the World Cup and made some crucial plays.
O'Reilly’s mistake contributed to Spain equalizing in the last match.
Arsenal’s Konsa is a key central defender and started most World Cup games.
Jarrad Branthwaite may replace Konsa if he is unavailable.
England will play four matches in this international break.
Upcoming games include home and away matches against the Czech Republic and a game in Croatia.
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Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage won the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the Asian Games with a final throw of 88.55 meters. India’s Yashvir Singh and Rohit Yadav won silver and bronze, while China’s Yan Ziyi set a new Games record in the women’s javelin throw with 70.46 meters.
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Rumesh Pathirage won men’s javelin gold with a throw of 88.55 meters.
Yashvir Singh (India) took silver with 85.72 meters, a personal best.
Rohit Yadav (India) earned bronze with 84.35 meters.
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem finished fourth with 80.29 meters.
Pathirage had a strong year, winning most competitions including the Commonwealth Games and Diamond League.
Pathirage’s season best throw of 92.62 meters is a national and world-leading record for 2024.
Yan Ziyi from China set a new women’s Asian Games record with a throw of 70.46 meters.
Japan’s Haruka Kitaguchi took silver and Sae Takemoto bronze in the women’s event.
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The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is investigating claims that Adam Idah, an Irish football player, was racially abused by some fans during a game against Israel. The FAI is reviewing video and audio from the match to decide if they should report the incident to the European football body, Uefa.
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The incident happened during a Uefa Nations League match where Ireland beat Israel 3-0.
Midfielder Jayson Molumby told the referees about possible racist chanting during the game.
Officials reported no racist abuse was heard during or after the match.
The FAI is collecting footage and audio to check for evidence of abuse.
If evidence is found, the FAI will ask Uefa to investigate further.
Adam Idah did not notice any abuse during the game and is being supported by his team.
The game was played in Hungary, with no tickets sold to Irish fans and only about 300 Israeli supporters present.
Ireland played the match despite protests and concerns about sanctions for boycotting.
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Benjamin Satterley, an English wrestler known as "Pac," died at age 40. He was a popular professional wrestler who performed worldwide and wrestled for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) since 2019.
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Benjamin Satterley was from Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
He began wrestling in 2004 and started training at age 18.
He wrestled under the name Adrian Neville from 2012 to 2018 before becoming Pac.
Satterley signed with AEW in 2019 and won several championships, including the AEW International Championship and AEW World Trios Championship twice.
He recently competed for the AEW National Championship but lost to Andrade El Ídolo.
AEW announced his death on September 28, 2026, without sharing the cause.
Many fellow wrestlers posted tributes praising his talent and character.
Satterley was known for his high-flying wrestling style and nicknames like "The Super Superman."
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Justin Verlander, a professional baseball player, made his final start after a 21-year career. During this last game, his 7-year-old daughter surprised him by running onto the field to give him a hug.
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Justin Verlander has played professional baseball for 21 years.
His last game is called his "final start."
Verlander's daughter is 7 years old.
She ran onto the field during the game to hug him.
This moment was unexpected and emotional.
The article was published on September 28, 2026.
Verlander’s career included seven years with his current team (implied by daughter's presence at mound).
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Saracens rugby team won a close match against Leicester despite having a player sent off and an injury. Bath also won a game with a clever move by Santi Carreras, who intercepted a pass and scored a try. Gloucester started their season with a win, supported by new coaches and fresh players.
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Saracens beat Leicester 40-38 in a tough match.
Saracens played with 14 men after Nick Isiekwe received a red card.
Olly Hartley of Saracens was injured during the game.
Saracens have earned more Premier League points than any other club in the last five seasons.
Bath's Santi Carreras scored a key try by stepping in front of a two-on-one pass.
Carreras's play was risky but successful, interrupting the opposing team’s attack.
Gloucester won their opening game, with contributions from new coaches and players.
The article highlights young talent rising in these teams, like Olamide Sodeke and Nathan Michelow at Saracens.
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During a UEFA Nations League football match, Israeli fans directed racist monkey chants at Ireland player Adam Idah and chanted military slogans. Although these behaviors were recorded, UEFA did not open an investigation because correct reporting procedures were not followed by the Irish team and officials.
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Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a UEFA Nations League match held in Hungary.
Adam Idah, an Ireland player with Nigerian and Irish heritage, was targeted with racist monkey chants by Israeli fans.
Videos showed Israeli supporters shouting military slogans during the match.
UEFA confirmed the racist abuse happened but said it could not investigate because Irish officials did not clearly report it.
Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby alert officials about the chants, but did not explicitly say they were racist.
An Israeli right-wing politician filmed himself and others chanting about the Israeli military in the stands.
UEFA rules allow penalties like fines or stadium bans for fan misconduct, but no disciplinary action was announced.
The match was politically sensitive due to Ireland's support for Palestine and ongoing conflict involving Israel and Gaza.
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Israeli football fans chanted slogans supporting their military after their team lost 3-0 to Ireland in a UEFA Nations League match. The chants showed pride in the Israeli Defense Forces despite the football defeat.
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Israel’s football team lost 3-0 to Ireland in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday.
After the match, some Israeli fans chanted slogans about the Israeli military.
The chants expressed support for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
The IDF is Israel’s military organization.
The article mentions claims that the Israeli military has committed war crimes in Gaza.
The event combined sports with political and military expressions by fans.
UEFA Nations League is a European football competition involving national teams.
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