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Why ‘Dangerous’ Star Is Worth Record £15.5 million Transfer Fee

Rangers took their time to see off Aberdeen in a Premier Sports Cup semi-final tie at Hampden Park despite the best efforts of Badredine Bouanani. The 21-year-old winger might only have one goal and one assist from his three league starts; however, this doesn’t paint the full picture of his impact since signing on loan …

Yahoo Sports · 57m ago
Replacing Nicolas Raskin: The Midfielder Pulling the Strings Who Rangers Should Sign

Football rarely makes sense, which is why Belgium’s No. 6 Nicolas Raskin is still at Rangers after an impressive World Cup and international breakthrough season. The 25-year-old is approaching his peak years and won’t want to spend them playing the same teams four times a season, even if his recent Old Firm performances suggest that …

Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
‘An absolute afterthought’: the story of the Nigeria women’s team’s fall from grace

The Super Falcons won’t be at the World Cup and with the prize money going up, they risk being left even further behind It was a historic result in Casablanca – but not in a good way. Nigeria’s 2-1 defeat against South Africa in a playoff in August meant that the Super Falcons are missing out on the World Cup for the first time. It is a crushing blow for the most decorated national side in Africa across both men and women, one that has won no fewer than 10 Wafcon titles . The journalist and lecturer Dr Victor Ademola was in Morocco the day of the defeat. “It was a very difficult evening,” he says. “Some players were visibly emotional while others appeared to be processing what had just happened. I saw players crying as they got on to the team bus while some sat alone or remained on their phones, looking very sad.” Continue reading...

The Guardian · 2h ago
Kyle Larson Keeps Finding a Way, and NASCAR’s Championship Is Now Within His Reach

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Kyle Larson did not need to win Sunday’s Xfinity 500 to make a major statement in the NASCAR Cup Series championship battle. He simply needed to survive. The Hendrick Motorsports driver did exactly that, finishing ninth at Martinsville Speedway after a difficult afternoon for the No. 5 Chevrolet. The result was not…

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Asian Cup latest event in Saudi Arabia to be postponed over safety

The 2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia will be postponed from January to December due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, the continent's governing body said on Tuesday."The organising committee for AFC Asian Cup approved to reschedule the flagship national team tournament in light of the current exceptional circumstances arising from developments in the region," the Asian Football Confederation said in a statement.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
AFC postpones Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to late 2027 due to conflict in Middle East

Tournament pushed back 11 months with proposed start on 23 December New dates with 21 January 2028 final must be approved by Fifa The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. After a month of speculation following the airport attack on Riyadh’s international airport, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed on Tuesday that the tournament had been pushed back 11 months. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 6h ago
Reece Walsh edges out Tedesco in Australia’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final team

Veteran full-back named on bench for Kangaroos’ clash with Samoa Kayln Ponga in New Zealand’s extended squad to face Tonga Reece Walsh and Kayln Ponga are on track to resume their compelling rivalry after two huge coach calls ahead of the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. Walsh on Tuesday retained the Australian No 1 jumper ahead of James Tedesco for the Kangaroos’ semi-final against Samoa in Sydney on Sunday. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 6h ago
Dave Portnoy accuses 76ers’ LeBron James of setting a poor example with mid-game wine sip

LeBron James is approaching the age of 42 and is enjoying every single second he has left on an NBA court. On Monday night, in the third quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 126-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls, he continued his quirky era by taking a sip of wine from a fan’s cup in the middle of the game after he ran all the way to the baseline on […] The post Dave Portnoy accuses 76ers’ LeBron James of setting a poor example with mid-game wine sip appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
Could LeBron James Get Fined After 76ers-Bulls Game?

During the Philadelphia 76ers‘ matchup against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night (November 2), LeBron James was spotted having a rare moment with a fan. Behind the basket, James grabbed a cup from a fan and reportedly took a sip. According to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, the fan, who was identified as […] The post Could LeBron James Get Fined After 76ers-Bulls Game? appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
King Charles's former horse Point of Law wins Melbourne Cup

Short-priced favourite Point of Law on Tuesday surged to victory at the Aus$10 million (US$7.2 million) Melbourne Cup, earning jockey Ethan Brown a debut win in Australia's "race that stops a nation".With 1,000m to go, the lead was 20 lengths, but it began tiring and was slowly reeled in down the home straight with Point of Law surging past with 150m to go.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Point Of Law storms to a Melbourne Cup win after late surge past Royal Supremacy

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ethan Brown steered Point Of Law to victory in the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday after overhauling frontrunner Royal Supremacy down the stretch to take Australia's greatest horse race.Zahrann placed second and Juja Kibo was third to complete a trifecta for trainer Ciaron Maher, who had seven horses among the 23 starters at Flemington.

Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
Melbourne Cup 2026: Point of Law storms home to win ahead of Zahrann and Juja Kibo

Jockey Ethan Brown salutes after chasing down Royal Supremacy Winning trainer Ciaron Maher fills top three places at Flemington Favourite Point of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup after chasing down Royal Supremacy in a thrilling feature race at Flemington Racecourse. Jockey Ethan Brown guided the Ciaron Maher-trained horse to victory in the $10m race after Royal Supremacy – another in Maher’s stable – had led by 20 lengths at one point. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 9h ago
Infantino’s Cup sell-off documents to be shared with FIFA Council

Confidential documents linked to Gianni Infantino's hugely controversial World Cup private investor plan will be made available for members of the FIFA Council to view, the Press Association understands. Infantino had sought to set up a company, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), to run the commercial interests of the World Cup and its other competitions, with private investors holding a minority stake.

Yahoo Sports · 14h ago
Fifa to share documents on World Cup sell-off plans with council members

Viewings to take place at Fifa’s headquarters in Zurich No direct response to Uefa’s questions on governance Fifa will grant its council members access to documents regarding the doomed Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme but has not responded directly to more than 50 questions from Uefa about its governance and recent scandals. In a letter sent to the Fifa Council by Mattias Grafström, the governing body’s secretary general, members were told material relating to FFE will be released for them to view in person at Fifa’s headquarters in Zurich. They will be allowed only to view the documents, of which the exact nature and scope are unclear, under strict confidentiality protocols. A deadline of 16 November has been set to apply for such visits; eyebrows may be raised in some quarters about the fact this is two days before candidates for the Fifa election next year are required to declare their hand. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 15h ago
Everton beat Newcastle to pile pressure on Jaissle

Everton increased the pressure on under-fire Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle as Thierno Barry sealed a 1-0 win at St James' Park on Monday.Barry's eighth goal this season, including four in his last six matches, gave Everton their second win against Newcastle in the space of five days following their 3-1 victory in the League Cup fourth round on Thursday.

Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
Nine wickets before India A call-up! Harsh Dubey scripts history with stunning Ranji Trophy spell

In a stunning display of skill, Harsh Dubey grabbed nine wickets in a Ranji Trophy clash against Madhya Pradesh, setting a new record for Vidarbha. This remarkable achievement came before he got a spot on India's 15-member squad for the ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup. Having already made his One Day International debut this year, Dubey firmly establishes himself as a promising all-rounder in Indian cricket.

Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
Fifa to share confidential sell-off plan documents

Fifa has informed members of its Council that they will be granted access to view some documents related to president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
Two Major NASCAR Teams Reportedly Drawing Investor Interest as Charter Values Soar

Outside investment is becoming an increasingly important part of NASCAR’s business, and two prominent Cup Series organizations are now drawing attention as potential targets. Trackhouse Racing and Richard Childress Racing are among the teams that industry executives have identified as possible investment opportunities, according to reporting from Sports Business Journal. The interest comes as NASCAR […] The post Two Major NASCAR Teams Reportedly Drawing Investor Interest as Charter Values Soar a

Yahoo Sports · 17h ago