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New York RB v Cincinnati

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Inter Miami v New England

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Philadelphia Union v New York City

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Orlando City v Columbus Crew

Former Manchester United and Everton striker Wayne Rooney says Senne Lammens had a solid debut for Man Utd after his deadline-day move from Royal Antwerp- keeping a clean sheet in his new side's 2-0 win over Sunderland in the Premier League.

Schmeichel in disguise? - Lammens impresses Rooney in 'solid' debut

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Llaneros v Fortaleza CEIF

It's not an actual flu, and it's rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses.

A person with blonde hair, dressed in a white top, stands against a blue backdrop. Surrounding them are floating, orb-like structures resembling virus particles.

What exactly is freshers' flu - and why do so many get it?

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Argentina U20 v Italy U20

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Querétaro v Puebla

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Australia U20 v Cuba U20

Former Manchester United and Everton striker Wayne Rooney explains how Chelsea exploited Liverpool down the flanks in their 2-1 win in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

How Chelsea exploited Liverpool's full-backs

Match of the Day's Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney are left impressed by Tottenham Hotspur's direct, forward-thinking play, which was exemplified by forward Mohammed Kudus, in their 2-1 win away at Leeds United in the Premier League.

Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Frank celebrating

Spurs' Kudus a 'breath of fresh air'

The conservative politician, who sees Margaret Thatcher as an inspiration, has become Japan's first female prime minister.

Newly-elected Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae Takaichi receives an applause after winning the LDP leadership election on October 4, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan

Meet Japan's drum-playing, Thatcher-loving first female prime minister

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Atlético Tucumán v Platense

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Huracán v Banfield

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is a target for Real Madrid, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is lined up for a move to Saudi Arabia, plus more.

Manchester City's Rodri leads the BBC Sport football gossip column

Real Madrid want Man City's Rodri - Sunday's gossip

Norway's Cecilia Braekhus ends her illustrious career in style, beating Ema Kozin on points to claim the WBC and WBO light-middleweight titles in her final bout.

Cecilia Braekhus before her fight with Ema Kozin

Pioneer Braekhus retires in style by winning more belts

FBI leadership is reportedly in discussions to stage a showy arrest of the bureau's former director next week.

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FBI agent suspended over refusal to 'perp walk' former director

 Hamas will disarm "the easy way or the hard way", Israel's PM says after the group gave its response to a peace plan.

Demonstrators carry flags and placards as families of hostages and their supporters protest ahead of the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, demanding the immediate release of all hostages and the end of the war in Gaza, in Jerusalem, October 4, 2025. 

Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the 'coming days'

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Fluminense v Atlético Mineiro

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Internacional v Botafogo

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RB Bragantino v Grêmio

Luis Diaz scores twice - his first after 15 seconds - and assists Harry Kane in scoring a record 11th goal in six Bundesliga games as Bayern Munich win 3-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt to open a four-point lead at the top.

Diaz scores in 15 seconds as Kane breaks record in Bayern win

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Unión Magdalena v Águilas Doradas

Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top £1m prizes at next month's environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

Prince William sits at the foot of a tree looking out beyond the shot of the camera.

Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William

Estevao Willian announces his arrival in English football with his first Chelsea goal - a late winner against champions Liverpool.

'He's going to be special' - the moment Estevao arrived

At the Tory conference, the party's Senedd leader takes aim at his rivals and promises change.

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Tory leader promises 'credible plan' to 'fix Wales'

Molly Siobhan Parker is on a quest to dispel myths around autism - especially autistic women.

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The rise of women with autism diagnoses: 'We mask until it blows up'

Coventry Blaze beat Cardiff Devils in an 11 goal Challenge Cup thriller at the Vindico Arena.

Blaze edge Devils in 11 goal Challenge Cup thriller

Derek McInnes says Hearts fans are right to be excited after a late derby winner sends his side five points clear in the Scottish Premiership.

Derek McInnes celebrates with Hearts fans

Should Hearts fans dare to dream of title?

Eight points from the boot of Jack Crowley helps Munster battle to a 23-20 win over Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship.

Crowley key as Munster battle past Cardiff

The drugs were found following a police search of a property in Broomhill around 01:00 BST on Saturday.


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Man charged in connection with  cannabis seizure in Portadown

Liverpool's remarkable run of either scoring or conceding late goals continues - and their fortune has run out, writes Phil McNulty.

From last-gasp winners to woes - Liverpool's late goal problem

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Dallas v LA Galaxy

Former Portsmouth, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaric dies at the age of 87.

Ex-Pompey, Leicester and Sheff Wed owner Mandaric dies

Midfielder David Watson continued his impressive early-season form with a third goal in seven league games - but can Kilmarnock keep him?

David Watson celebrates scoring against St Mirren

'Quality' Watson 'drives' Kilmarnock - but can they keep him?

Great Britain's Dylan Hessey wins gold in the BMX European Freestyle Championships in the Netherlands.

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Hessey wins gold at BMX European Freestyle Champs

The party unveils new policies on illegal migration as its annual conference begins in Manchester.

Tories pledge to remove 750,000 migrants under borders plan

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Mexico U20 v Morocco U20

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Spain U20 v Brazil U20

Former Peterborough, Hull and Bradford striker – and Final Score's EFL pundit – Aaron McLean sifts through some of the main talking points and gives his five takeaways from across the Championship, League One and League Two.

Can Coventry stay top? Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

Decision on new Glenavon boss 'not too far away' - Best

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San Martín San Juan v Instituto

Josh McKay crossed for Glasgow before their second-half collapse

Glasgow suffer last-gasp defeat by Benetton

Watch highlights as Portadown come from behind to beat Glenavon 3-1 in the Irish Premiership at Shamrock Park.

Highlights: Ports fight back to beat winless Lurgan Blues

Chelsea assistant head coach Caballero says Estevao Willian's late winner against Liverpool is an 'unforgettable moment' for the 18-year-old.

Winning goal 'unforgettable moment' for Estevao - Caballero

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says the fine margins are not in Liverpool's favour at the moment after his side conceded in the 95th minute to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge for their third loss in a row.

Fine margins not in our favour at the moment - Slot

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Vitória Guimarães v Santa Clara

Hull KR  on course for treble after beating St Helens 20-12 in the Super League play-off semi-final.

Hull KR on for Treble with semi-final win over St Helens

The Environment Agency says flooding to businesses and homes is likely in some areas.

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Pictures show high tides at Norfolk and Suffolk coast after storm

Moises Caicedo scores a screamer before 18-year-old Estevao Willian nets a 95th-minute winner as Chelsea beat Liverpool in a thriller at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea score dramatic 95th-minute winner to beat Liverpool

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Auxerre v Lens

Senne Lammens was compared to Peter Schmeichel in fan chants on his Manchester United debut - but how did he really get on?

Senne Lammens reacts to keeping Manchester United's first clean sheet of the season in the victory against Sunderland

'Are you Schmeichel in disguise?' Lammens serenaded on Man Utd debut

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is in a stable condition in hospital after being stabbed in Indianapolis, and has been arrested for his role in the incident.

Ex-Jets quarterback Sanchez in hospital after stabbing

Mohammed Kudus scores his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur in a 2-1 win against Leeds United at Elland Road.

Kudus stars for Tottenham in win over Leeds

Watch highlights as Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka score to take a comfortable win for Arsenal against West Ham in Mikel Arteta's 300th game in charge.

Rice and Saka score as Arsenal beat West Ham

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Envigado v Atlético Bucaramanga

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Heerenveen v Excelsior

Watch highlights as Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko help Manchester United grab a crucial win against Sunderland, while Senne Lammens keeps a clean sheet on his debut.

Man Utd beat Sunderland to ease pressure on Amorim

Dorset Council says the North Dorchester Garden Community Development is up for consultation.

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Town residents protest against housing development 

Bulls defeat Leinster 39–31 in a ten-try thriller in the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Bulls strike late to deny Leinster fightback

Vinicius Junior scores twice as Real Madrid beat Villarreal 3-1 on Saturday to go top of La Liga.

Vinicius double against Villarreal sends Real top

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Antwerp v Cercle Brugge

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Atalanta v Como

Blackpool sack veteran boss Steve Bruce after one year in charge after a poor start to the League One season.

Blackpool sack veteran boss Bruce after poor start

Oliver Gildart's two second-half tries give Hull Kingston Rovers a Grand Final clash with Wigan Warriors in next week's Super League Grand Final.

Hull KR beat Saints to reach Grand Final

Saracens make it two wins from two as they overpower Bristol Bears 50-17 to go top of the early-season Prem table.

Jack Bracken of Saracens dives over to score a try during the Prem match against Bristol Bears at StoneX Stadium

Saracens thrash Bristol to extend winning start

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DC United v Charlotte

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Grasshoppers v Zürich

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Montréal v Nashville SC

Water cannon and pepper spray was used by authorities to disperse protesters.

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Watch: Protesters attempt to storm Georgia's presidential palace

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Arka Gdynia v Cracovia

At least three people, including two rescue workers, have been killed in the country's south-east


Cars swept away in Bulgaria floods

Arsenal continue their strong start to the season with victory over West Ham - but Martin Odegaard sets an unwanted record.

Arteta's unlucky captain - how Odegaard set unwanted record

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Železničar Pančevo v TSC

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PEC Zwolle v PSV

The New York Yankees play the Toronto Blue Jays after the Chicago Cubs meet the Milwaukee Brewers in the opening games of the Division Series.

Watch: MLB Division Series - Cubs v Brewers and Yankees v Blue Jays

How well do you know songs including football references? 

When music meets football - can you beat our lyrics quiz?

Max Verstappen says he does not like F1's driver-cooling system before the Singapore Grand Prix, the first race to be declared a 'heat hazard'.

Max Verstappen with perspiration on his head and face after qualifying in Singapore 

'I don't like it' - Verstappen criticises cooling vest

Chichester City FC boss Miles Rutherford said the late striker's family helped change his mind.  

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Manager almost quit football after Vigar's death

Celtic have a lot to work out amid an alarming downtown in scoring and form, writes Tom English.

Can Rodgers rediscover Celtic's attacking X-factor?

Alan Sheehan says he does not want Swansea City to be a "nearly team" after they lose at home to Leicester City.

'I don't want to be a nearly team' - Sheehan 

Boss Will Still says Southampton's 1-1 draw away at Derby shows the need to have more composure in front of goal. 

Still demands more composed finishing

Police used pepper spray to disperse demonstrators amid growing turmoil in the Caucasus country.

Georgian opposition parties supporters clash with riot police during a rally after local elections in Tbilisi, Georgia, 4 October 2025.

Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace

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Sarmiento v Gimnasia La Plata

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Larissa v Volos NFC

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says his side are their own worst enemy after the 1-0 defeat against Hull.

We're beating ourselves - Wilder

Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic described his side's 1-0 win over fellow Championship strugglers Sheffield United as "massive".

Jakirovic thrilled with 'massive' win

Regis Le Bris says Sunderland received a "strong reminder" of the demands of the Premier League, following his side's 2-0 defeat by Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Le Bris trying not to be 'too negative' after Man Utd loss

Torquay United get their first away victory of the season as they win 1-0 at Salisbury in National League South.