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First published 28 October 2026
Bayern Munich beat second-tier Magdeburg 6-1 in the DFB-Pokal after head coach Vincent Kompany was discharged from hospital earlier that day. His assistant Aaron Danks took charge from the dugout, while Harry Kane was rested.
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The Milwaukee Brewers captured their first World Series crown by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in the series. Milwaukee won Game 5 by 4-1 to complete the franchise’s first championship.
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Canada beat the United States 5-3 in Windsor, Ontario, ending an eight-game losing streak against its rival. The game was a rematch of February’s Olympic final ahead of the women’s world championship in Denmark in November.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 26 October 2026
The weekend’s Premier League action highlighted Bournemouth’s effective transfer recruitment compared with Manchester United’s costly struggles. Other talking points included Aston Villa’s win over Manchester City, Liverpool’s victory against Brighton and Tottenham’s success at Chelsea.
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Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou. The result kept Madrid firmly in the La Liga title race after Barcelona equalized through Raphinha.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 26 October 2026
Kimi Antonelli won the United States Grand Prix in Austin ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. The result put the 20-year-old Mercedes driver within reach of becoming Formula One’s youngest world champion at the next race in Mexico.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 25 October 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona, a result that opened up the La Liga title race.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in the first NFL regular-season game in Paris, which proceeded peacefully after demonstrations drew more than 100,000 people the previous day.
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The Milwaukee Brewers overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.
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Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praised his team’s battling qualities and execution of its game plan after it nearly completed a comeback against the Bulls in Pretoria.
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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said she is returning to her best form but would consider quitting tennis if her three-year-old daughter asked her to.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 25 October 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 in Game 2 of the World Series and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
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The Australian MotoGP race at Phillip Island was canceled because persistent rain and poor visibility made racing unsafe, denying Marc Márquez a chance to extend his championship lead. The race is scheduled to move to Adelaide in 2027.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 25 October 2026
Milwaukee rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat Tampa Bay and take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. The Brewers are two victories away from their first championship.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 24 October 2026
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, beating Max Verstappen, and secured the opportunity to clinch his first world championship this weekend.
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Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 to end City’s perfect start to the Premier League season. Arsenal moved level on points at the top after defeating Everton 2-0, while Tottenham beat 10-man Chelsea 2-0.
local10.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 24 October 2026
American Frederick Richard won the men’s floor exercise title at the world gymnastics championships in Rotterdam, beating Britain’s Jake Jarman by 0.033 points. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade won vault gold, while two U.S. gymnasts also added medals.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 24 October 2026
Paula Moltzan won the season-opening women’s giant slalom at Sölden, Austria, beating Albania’s Lara Colturi by one-hundredth of a second. It was the American skier’s first Alpine skiing World Cup victory.
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Qualifying for the Formula One United States Grand Prix took place in Austin. Track-limit violations featured in the session, while drivers competed for their starting positions.
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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series. Milwaukee escaped a ninth-inning jam after a video review overturned an apparent game-ending double play.
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Britain’s Dalton Smith defended his WBC light-welterweight world title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello in Sheffield.
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England defeated France 82-0, preserving their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Men’s Rugby League World Cup.
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Vincent Kompany remains stable in hospital while doctors conduct tests after he collapsed on Friday. Bayern Munich director Max Eberl said his recovery would take weeks.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 24 October 2026
American Skye Blakely won the women’s all-around title at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam on October 23, completing a comeback from an Achilles injury that had disrupted her bid for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
kwsn.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 24 October 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series. A ninth-inning video review overturned an apparent game-ending double play and helped preserve Milwaukee’s lead.
mysuncoast.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Canada defeated England 31-22 in Ottawa, giving the Red Roses consecutive losses for the first time in a decade. Sophie de Goede scored a hat-trick as Canada secured its second win over England in as many weeks.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Newcastle winger Christian Wade scored again to equal the Premiership try-scoring record, reaching 101 tries to draw level with Chris Ashton.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Reigning world champion Molly Picklum of Australia won the Portugal Pro for her first victory of the year, moving to the top of the World Surf League rankings with two events remaining.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing while watching the club’s second team train on Friday.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Sunday’s match at Camp Nou could have a significant effect on the La Liga race: a Barcelona win would put the club nine points ahead of Real Madrid, while a Real victory could provide a catalyst for its season.
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