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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 · 1h 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 · 2h 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 · 2h 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 · 7h 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 · 8h 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 · 8h 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 · 9h 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 · 10h 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 · 11h ago
Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi feature in Tilak Varma-led India A squad for Rising Stars Asia Cup

BCCI has announced a strong 15-member India A squad for the upcoming ACC Men's Rising Stars Asia Cup. The tournament will take place in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29, featuring several promising players. Tilak Varma will captain the squad, with Rajat Patidar as his deputy for the competition. India A is placed in Group B alongside Pakistan A, Nepal, and UAE for the group stage.

Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
Is Jets head coach Scott Arniel on the hot seat after 9 straight losses?

The Winnipeg Jets are in complete free fall . After starting the season with four victories in six games, they haven’t won since, dropping nine consecutive contests — seven of those in regulation — since Oct. 15. The latest loss, a 7-0 beatdown at the hands of the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon, was maybe the […] The post Is Jets head coach Scott Arniel on the hot seat after 9 straight losses? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
Concacaf Champions Cup 2027: Which teams have qualified?

By MLSsoccer staffSix (6) MLS clubs will compete in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, the 27-team continental tournament that occurs from February through May 2027.The winner secures a spot in the 2029...

Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
Highest-ever! Afghanistan make historic leap, overtake Sri Lanka, England and West Indies in ODI rankings

Afghanistan's cricket team has achieved a historic milestone by entering the top six of the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings. They have surpassed Sri Lanka after consistent performances and landmark victories against major teams. Their climb follows notable wins during the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup. Afghanistan recently completed a dominant series against Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Bangladesh in various formats.

Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
Jack Grealish left out of Everton squad again for Premier League trip to Newcastle

Grealish omitted last Thursday for disciplinary reasons Playmaker left on Merseyside to work on his fitness Jack Grealish is poised to miss his third successive game for Everton when David Moyes’s side visit Newcastle in the Premier League on Monday night. Grealish was dropped from Everton’s Carabao Cup win against Matthias Jaissle’s team last Thursday for disciplinary reasons. The 31-year-old had missed training without permission in the buildup to the fourth-round tie. He was also absent from the previous game, a Premier League defeat at Arsenal, owing to illness. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 16h ago
Guardian Essential poll: record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup

Growing disdain for gambling and animal cruelty concerns drive sliding interest in race that once ‘stopped the nation’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup, with more than two-thirds surveyed saying they have low or zero interest in the annual horse race. Support for the Melbourne Cup has been sliding consistently for a number of years, but the Guardian Essential poll found just 9% of Australians said they had high interest in the race now – nearly half the proportion in 2025. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 16h ago
Fox Ad Revenue Surged Nearly 50% In FYQ1 Buoyed By World Cup, Political, Tubi

Fox Corp. revenue jumped 22% last quarter to $4.57 billion, ahead of expectations, driven by a 47% surge in ad sales due to the current year broadcast of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, higher political advertising revenue, and continued digital growth led by Tubi. Distribution revenue increased 9%, driven by 10% growth at the Cable […]

Deadline · 17h ago
Fox Corp. Sees Q1 Profit Hike on World Cup, Political Ads

Fox Corporation said profit in its fiscal first quarter was bolstered by advertising revenue tied to its multi-week telecast of the FIFA World Cup as well as increases in political ads and in the number of subscribers to its TV networks — dynamics that many traditional media corporations are hard-pressed to duplicate in the streaming […]

Variety · 17h ago
Fox Profit Rises as World Cup Boosts Ad Sales

The media company on Monday posted a fiscal first-quarter profit of $957 million, or $2.20 a share, compared with $609 million, or $1.32 a share, a year earlier.

Wall Street Journal · 17h ago
Dazn secures exclusive deal on global streaming rights for 2029 Club World Cup

Deal deepens company’s relationship with Fifa Dazn paid $1bn for global rights for the 2025 tournament Dazn has secured an exclusive option for global streaming rights for the next men’s Club World Cup in 2029 in a development that deepens its partnership with Fifa. The Saudi Arabia-backed streaming company came to Fifa’s aid before the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the United States last year by agreeing to pay $1bn for global rights for the tournament after many linear broadcasters and other streamers had declined to bid. Continue reading...

The Guardian · 17h ago