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First published 24 October 2026
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 24 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 24 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 24 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.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Katie Boulter fought back to defeat Antonia Ruzic in three sets in the Japan Open quarterfinals, reclaiming the British No. 1 ranking and advancing to the semifinals.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Kimi Antonelli could become Formula One’s youngest world champion at the US Grand Prix in Austin, but other drivers have raised concerns about the potential long-term health effects of the circuit’s severe bumps.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Bournemouth defeated AC Milan 3-0 in the Europa League after Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off in the first half. Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier scored penalties before Amine Adli added a late free-kick.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
St. Louis City defeated the Columbus Crew 5-3 on penalties after 120 scoreless minutes to win the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. It was the club’s first trophy in its four-year history and secured a place in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
thetelegraph.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals to take a 2-1 series lead. Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds as Atlanta dominated at home.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Declan Rice scored twice as Arsenal drew 2-2 away to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Real Madrid defeated RB Leipzig 4-1, with Kylian Mbappé among the scorers.
arabnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in the World Series, guaranteeing the first championship in franchise history for one of the two teams. It is the first World Series since 1980 featuring two teams that have never won the title.
d2233.cms.socastsrm.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Lewis Hamilton said he hopes to remain in Formula One until he can compete in the African Grand Prix, which Rwanda is scheduled to host in the early 2030s.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Celtic lost 2-1 to Celta Vigo after taking the lead, while Bournemouth defeated AC Milan; Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Brighton were among the teams to draw.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 23 October 2026
Ruti Aga was banned after attempting to explain a positive test for a banned substance with a fake prescription from a nonexistent clinic.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
The full route for the 2027 Tour de France was announced in Paris, including street-by-street details of the six stages that will take place in the United Kingdom.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona in a six-goal Champions League thriller, moving to the top of the standings on goal difference. Liverpool and Manchester City also recorded victories in the competition.
brecorder.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
Japan won its third consecutive world team title after a late charge in Rotterdam, while Russia finished second, according to a Reuters report dated October 21, 2026.
gulf-times.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points, including nine 3-pointers, as Minnesota beat Miami 131-106 in the season opener and spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s debut with the Heat.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
St Louis City defeated Columbus Crew 5-4 on penalties to win the US Open Cup, ending the city’s 38-year wait for a major US soccer title and securing a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
Bukayo Saka was forced off about 10 minutes into Arsenal’s 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich with a quadriceps injury. Manager Mikel Arteta said the injury did not “look good at all,” while Arsenal secured a point through Declan Rice’s 82nd-minute equalizer.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 after late goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz. The defending champions have won their first three matches in this season’s Champions League, while both teams face significant injury concerns.
aljazeera.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
Phil Foden scored a hat trick as Manchester City defeated AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League. The result came despite injuries affecting Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo.
aljazeera.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
Como defeated Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League, extending United’s winless run to seven matches. The result increased pressure on manager Michael Carrick after a poor performance in Italy.
irishexaminer.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 22 October 2026
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles’ handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots. Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after a clot traveled from his calf to his lungs.
washingtonpost.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 21 October 2026
The United States men’s gymnastics team finished sixth in the team final at the World Championships in Rotterdam, its worst result since 2006, while Japan won the title.
sports.yahoo.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 21 October 2026
Eighteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha produced a standout performance in Liverpool’s 4-3 Champions League win over Villarreal. His runs and shooting impressed coach Andoni Iraola, while captain Virgil van Dijk praised his development.
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