Saturday, 14 November 2026
HOMECOMING STING: BENNI MCCARTHY PRAISES KENYA'S CHARACTER AFTER BAFANA BAFANA BAFANA DRAW
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| Bafana Bafana's Oswin Appollis tries to close down a Kenya player during their AFCON qualifier. Image: Phandulwazi Jikelo |
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy believes his side deserved their share of the spoils after holding Bafana Bafana to a 2-2 draw at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday, although the Harambee Stars are still searching for their first victory in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
McCarthy’s men showed character to come from behind twice, with Ryan Ogam scoring a stoppage-time equaliser to deny Pitso Mosimane’s side all three points.
The result followed an opening 1-1 draw against Eritrea and a 1-0 defeat to Guinea, leaving Kenya with two points from their first three matches.
Despite not securing a victory, McCarthy was satisfied with his team’s performance and felt neither side could complain had the result gone the other way.
“Whoever had won this game, I don’t think people would have been angry or say one team was lucky, because I think both teams had their moments, both goalkeepers performed and kept both teams in the game,” McCarthy said.
The night ends with a 2-all draw for the first leg of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier at the Orlando Stadium. Bafana Bafana 2 - 2 Kenya.
- Smiso Msomi
JESUS OWONO BAN: GOALKEEPER HANDED 12-MATCH SUSPENSIONAFTER FATAL COLLISION WITH JESUS DE MIGUEL
Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Disciplinary Committee deliver strongest punishment possible
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| SUSPENDED: FC ANDORRA AND EQUATORIAL GUINEA GOALKEEPER JESUS OWONO AFP/GETTY |
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match ban following the collision that led to the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel.
De Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch earlier this month during a second-division match in Spain after a heavy collision with Owono, who came racing out of his penalty area to near the halfway line to attempt to intercept a long pass forward.
Owono flew into a reckless challenge and his right knee made contact with the chest of De Miguel, earning the goalkeeper a straight red card.
De Miguel received treatment on the pitch before being taken to hospital and placed in intensive care, where he was initially reported to be stable before his condition quickly deteriorated and he died on November 3.
Under Spanish law, all deaths regarded as non-natural are subject to a judicial enquiry, with police opening an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter. However, prosecutors have said that criminal proceedings are unlikely.
Owono has now been handed a 12-match suspension from club football by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Disciplinary Committee, which was the maximum punishment permitted under articles 102 and 52 of the RFEF Disciplinary Code.
“The assessment of the conduct under consideration in these proceedings must be based on the facts expressly recorded in the referee’s report, which states that the player was sent off for ‘violently striking an opponent in the chest with his leg, using excessive force, while the ball was in play,’” the committee said in a statement.
“The tragic outcome of the incident, resulting in the death of Jesús de Miguel, is public knowledge. In view of the nature of the conduct described and the accompanying circumstances … the maximum sanction, 12 matches of suspension, is justified.”
FC Andorra manager Carles Manso said on Thursday that Owono had yet to decide if he would return to football at all following the death of De Miguel, with the goalkeeper having said that he was dealing the “hardest days of his life” following the incident.
“These are the hardest days of my life,” he said in a statement published by his club. “I struggle to find the words, and it is very difficult for me to process anything that has happened.
“I feel immense pain over the loss of Jesús. I think of him, of his family, and of all the people who loved him. I know there will be many issues to address and I will face whatever comes with the utmost respect.
“But right now, honestly, I cannot think about anything other than Jesús and the pain we are going through. Rest in peace, Jesús.”
Owono plays international football for Equatorial Guinea, but is not in the squad for this month’s pair of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe.
- GEORGE FLOOD
DUPONT HAILS FRANCE GRIT AFTER 21-19 RUGBY STUNNER OVER SOUTH AFRICA
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PARIS — Captain Antoine Dupont praised the mentality and resilience of his France teammates after their stunning 21-19 takedown of world champion South Africa in Nations Championship rugby on Friday.
The French played at a breathless tempo in the first half and built a 21-7 lead. They spent most of the second half with 14 men and getting ground down in scrums and mauls but withstood the Springboks’ inevitable comeback to achieve a statement win.
The Six Nations champion beat South Africa at the Stade de France for the first time since 2005 and bolstered its lead in the northern hemisphere standings. France hosts Argentina next weekend and should clinch a berth in the final in two weeks at Twickenham.
“It’s important to win these games, and it shows the mindset of this team,” Dupont said. “We were able to contain them when they came into our half, we were able to fight and hold the score until the end.
“The South Africans always push us to our limits. Tonight, there wasn’t one guy who slacked off, not one who took a rest. We saw a great attitude.”
Dupont wore the No. 10 jersey in a test for the first time because of a spate of flyhalf injuries but he played mainly at scrumhalf to be closer to the ball and was the best player on the pitch. He set up a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey, held up Pieter-Steph du Toit over the tryline and his vision on both sides of the ball was typically remarkable.
He acknowledged only one of France’s three converted tries came off the training ground, the 16-phase effort finished by winger Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, including a kick-pass by Dupont.
“We weren’t able to show the full range of what we had worked on in training,” he said. “Tonight, it was mainly a question of energy and attitude.”
Also outstanding were No. 8 and former captain Grégory Alldritt, recalled for the first time in a year after Paul Boudehent was injured against Fiji last weekend, and rookie lock Florian Verhaege, who has been grabbing his chance in the absence of the injured Thibaud Flament.
- Associated Press
BREAKING: MAX DOWMAN IS THE YOUNGEST U21 PLAYER EVER TO PLAY FOR ENGLAND
Max Dowman is now officially the youngest ever player to feature for the England U21s
He is now the youngest…
- Champions League player
- Premier League goal scorer
- Premier League starter
- Premier League winner
- Arsenal scorer
- Arsenal starter
- Arsenal u18 player
- Arsenal u21 player
- Arsenal u21 scorer
- Premier League 2 player
- UEFA Youth League scorer
- England u17 player
- England u17 scorer
- England u19 player
- England u19 scorer
- England u21 player
Friday, 13 November 2026
BARCELONA SET SIGHTS ON 18-YAR-OLD BRAZILIAN CENTRE-BACK WHO COULD COST €14 MILLION - REPORT
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According to reports in England, as relayed by Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are keeping tabs on Atletico Mineiro centre-back Vitao.
The 18-year-old defensive prospect has emerged as a potential target for several clubs across Europe, with the Blaugrana among his admirers.
Vitao rated highly in Brazil
Only 18 years old, Vitao has already established himself as a regular in the Atletico Mineiro first-team setup.
So far, the teenage defender has racked up 18 senior appearances for the Brazilian club, even chipping in with one goal in the process. Meanwhile, the defender has also earned three caps for the Brazil U20 national team.
Standing at 1.94m tall, Vitao is right-footed and offers a strong aerial presence at the back. His physicality, aggression, and immense potential have made him one of the most highly-rated young defensive talents in Brazil.
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| Vitao (L) is a target for several European clubs. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images) |
As such, a number of top clubs across Europe have taken note of the 18-year-old Brazilian talent, including Barcelona.
Barça eyeing defensive reinforcements
Heading into the January transfer window, Barcelona are eagerly scouring the market for a new centre-back to ensure adequate depth in the squad.
Injuries to the likes of Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, and Jules Kounde left the Catalans’ exposed in the position, leading to the sporting department prioritising a new signing in January.
Ruud Nijstad of FC Twente has emerged as the priority target, but his €20 million price tag is seen as an obstacle. The likes of Alessandro Bastoni and Levi Colwill of Chelsea have also been linked but would command a significant fee.
- Michel Durant
USMAN NURMAGOMEDOV GETS GETS PRISON TIME FOR HOTEL BRAWL WITH EX-UFC CHAMP
Nurmagomedov confronted UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili at a hotel
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| Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Merab Dvalishvili (red gloves) fights Umar Nurmagomedov (blue gloves) during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect (Reuters) |
Usman Nurmagomedov, the former Bellator lightweight champion and current PFL lightweight champion, has been sentenced to six months in prison in Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov is one of nine people convicted by the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court following a hotel brawl involving himself, UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili and a number of other people, according to The National News.
Nurmagomedov, who was the one to start the melee because he had someone record the whole thing, was one of six people who received a prison sentence for “disturbing public security, causing panic and endangering lives.” They will also be deported once they are done serving that sentence and have been fined Dh300,000, which is approximately $81,000 in U.S. currency.
Dvalishvili was fined Dh50,000, which is about $13,000.
Video of Usman Nurmagomedov-Merab Dvalishvili altercation
As mentioned, someone from Nurmagomedov’s crew was filming the entire thing. You can see Nurmagomedov approached Dvalishvili from behind and started the confrontation. Nurmagomedov and Dvalishvili have history. Dvalishvili beat Usman’s brother, Umar, in a UFC bantamweight championship fight in January 2025. Dvalishvili had another run-in with one of the Nurmagomedov associates at another Real American Freestyle event over the summer.
The UFC fighter lost to Petr Yan at a UFC event in Abu Dhabi in October. He remained in the UAE and was scheduled to compete in another RAF event this weekend. Nurmagomedov was in town to support his brother.
Dana White reacts to Nurmagomedov-Dvalishvili incident
UFC president Dana White was asked about the incident at a press conference on Thursday and did not sound impressed. Nurmagomedov, who is undefeated in his career, hoped to sign with the UFC once his PFL contract expired, but that is officially on hold for the next six months.
- Stephen Douglas
PRO-BOXER EXPLAINS WHY BOYFRIEND LETS HER SLEEP WITH OTHER MEN
An Australian boxer recently revealed why her partner is actually okay with her sleeping with other people.
Gold Coast boxer Shannon Philp has explained that she doesn't make enough money from the sport alone, meaning the middleweight boxer has turned to another mode of income, OnlyFans.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Philp explained that she and her boyfriend, Lyndon, are in an ethical non-monogamy (ENM) relationship, meaning they’re permitted to have intimate relationships with other partners, whether men or women.
What Shannon Philp Has Said About Her Relationship
She said: "I sat down with my partner, and we talked about it at length. If you said to me a few years ago I'd be uploading (explicit) content for subscribers, I would have laughed.
"The reality is, if we (female boxers) don't have a regular source of income, we can't go to the next level. When you factor in training camps, coaching, travel, and medicals, it all adds up."
Philp added: "It is new for both of us, we enjoy it."
She now makes $45,000 from the site per month, stating that she has no plans of stopping anytime soon.
Philp continued: "I have goals, like buying a house and property. My friends and family are supportive of what I do... having subscribers gives me a flexible lifestyle.
"Be it bikini shots or solo videos... it is up to the creator. I have an open mind. There are also other (female) boxers doing OnlyFans. It is a respected industry."
Shannon Philp's Professional Boxing Career
Philip has two professional fights under her belt currently, but lost on both occasions, with her main goal still being to improve as a boxer
She said: "It all started as a side hustle, and is now a full-time gig. To go from earning $20 as an apprentice hairdresser to meeting our financial goals is satisfying... the aim now is to keep training hard to improve as a boxer."
While an unconventional way to raise funds, it highlights serious questions about the women's boxing scene, specifically, how much newcomers earn compared to the steep costs required to progress in the sport.
Philp did launch a GoFundMe to help her raise funds to support her boxing career, with the description saying: "(I've) recently moved to Coffs Harbour NSW. Before moving here, I’d trained to the point where I was close to having my first boxing match as an amateur. But as things happen, resettling here and finding steady work took priority."
She ended up raising $2,200, just shy of her $2,500 target, but a world away from her monthly income from OnlyFans.
- Ethan Cuffling
BRUNO FERNANDES SNUBS SECOND NEW CONTRACT OFFER FROM MAN UNITED IN EARLY HEADACHE FOR INCOMING MANAGER MAURICIO POCHETTINO | WITH STAR FREE TO TALK TO FOREIGN CLUBS AS EARLY AS JANUARY
Bruno Fernandes has rejected a new contract at Manchester United against the turbulent backdrop of the departure of head coach Michael Carrick.
The Manchester United captain publicly questioned the former manager's tactics after his side's Champions League thrashing at the hands of Como, and has struggled to find form this season.
Discussions are believed to have started between Fernandes and Man United over the summer, on the heels of a strong campaign which saw him named Men's PFA Player of the Year.
But after an initial proposal from the club is thought to have been rejected by the midfield talisman, Fernandes has now snubbed a second deal with improved terms, in what could be an early headache for incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The Portuguese international's contract is set to expire in June 2027, which means that if the club and player fail to agree fresh terms, Fernandes will be free to discuss a summer move with clubs abroad as early as the January transfer window.
The club may yet seek to trigger the 12-month extension in Fernandes' contract, but will continue talks over aspects including his salary and the length of his new deal as they are keen for him to stay.
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| Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second set of terms from Manchester United as the club seeks to pin him down to a new deal |
Man United currently sit in the relegation zone after a 40-year worst-ever start to the season, and announcing a new deal for Fernandes might have given the club an important boost of morale during a difficult international break.
Fernandes was brought back into the fold after going through a brief period of being frozen out of Carrick's squad following his incendiary comments following defeat in Italy last month.
Fernandes, who is usually very deliberate in what he says in the media, was scathing in his criticism of coaches after the Como debacle.
'It's a decision from the staff to not press man-to-man and sometimes leave a little space in behind and try to get the ball in the first moment, to wait for them, to give them the ball,' he said.
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| The club captain inked his latest terms in 2024 with his contract set to expire next June |
'But sometimes when you give too much the ball to these teams they get confident, they have so many bodies behind the ball that make you run a lot, make people get frustrated, and then obviously when you recover the ball the legs are, and the brain, much more difficult to make it work.'
His post-Como interview was widely condemned by fans and pundits alike, with Gary Neville lamenting: 'If that's your captain saying that, imagine what they're saying in the dressing room behind closed doors when no one's listening. That's horrific.'
He also told Fernandes to 'read the room' and accused him of being an 'excuse merchant' on his podcast.
Fernandes was left on the bench for Man United's next Premier League appointment, a loss to Bournemouth, before returning to the starting XI against Chelsea the following matchday.
After Man United's comeback win against Roma, Fernandes was defiant in his post-match remarks as he stressed that he had not been sanctioned for undermining Carrick with his initial interview.
'The club needed that win. The players needed that win. It is something we needed as a group of players and staff,' he said. 'We have been working so hard to get out of this situation together. It has been tough. There has been a lot of speculation in the media.
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| Fernandes was publicly critical of his former head coach Michael Carrick last month but was later adamant that he had not held clear-the-air talks with him |
'A lot of lies around many things that have happened at this club, between me and the manager, like that we have cleared the air. Nothing like that happened.
'The manager took a decision of making myself on the bench because I wasn't performing. And that's fair.
'Everyone felt like that was a punishment for the words that I had [after Como]. And if it was, it was right.
'The manager makes the decisions. I have to accept it. I have to go forward with that. It doesn't change the belief I have in the manager, the staff and every player at this club.
'And it doesn't change my aim to win every f***ing game that I have ahead of me.'
Fernandes' sabre-rattling was ultimately unable to keep Carrick in his job however, with the former club captain finally sacked on Thursday after an agonising three-day wait.
Man United's hierarchy, notably chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, have come under fire from the fanbase and within the club for their treatment of the departing coach, with Carrick taking two days of training at Carrington as they mulled his sacking.
Wilcox and Berrada jetted to Monaco earlier this week to meet with Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe and discuss the departure of Carrick, with the club's Glazer ownership ratifying the decision to replace him with United States national team coach Pochettino.
Daily Mail Sport reported on Thursday evening that staff members inside the club have been upset with the protracted sacking, which has been deemed disrespectful of Carrick's status as a club legend.
- TAMARA PRENN
ENGLAND REACH NATIONS LEAGUE QUARTERS AS ITALY BEAT ZINEDINE ZIDANE'S FRANCE
Harry Kane marked his record-breaking 126th appearance for England by scoring the winning goal.
England secured their place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday, while Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat as France coach as his side lost away to Italy.
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| England's Harry Kane celebrate after scoring. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) |
Harry Kane marked his record-breaking 126th appearance for England by scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot at Wembley, taking his international tally to 92 goals.
Morgan Rogers put England ahead in the first half before a mistake by Jarell Quansah allowed Petar Sucic to equalise for Croatia on the hour mark.
England regained the lead when Ivan Smolcic wrestled Quansah to the ground at a corner, with Kane converting the resulting penalty after a VAR review.
Thomas Tuchel's side moved to 12 points from five matches in Group A3, ensuring they will go through to the quarter-finals next March.
"Good win. We wanted this win desperately and I think we deserved it," Tuchel told ITV.
"We got the job done and it was important because it was a special occasion for Harry and he scored the winner, so perfect evening."
Spain top the section on 15 points after a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in Prague, their fifth straight victory in the competition.
Alex Baena's penalty and a late goal from Marc Pubill extended Spain's unbeaten run in competitive matches to 44 and set up a showdown with England in Madrid on Sunday, which will decide the group winners.
The Czechs remain without a point and finished with 10 men after captain Ladislav Krejci was sent off.
Italy turn tables on France
Italy came from behind to beat France 3-1 in Milan and hand Zidane his first defeat since taking charge of Les Bleus.
France were without Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele due to injury but Michael Olise pounced on a loose pass from Gianluigi Donnarumma to fire them ahead on 10 minutes.
Francesco Pio Esposito steered in Nicolo Cambiaghi's pass to bring Italy level before France twice hit the post through Bradley Barcola and Rayan Cherki.
Sebastiano Esposito blazed a second-half penalty wide for Italy, but Roberto Mancini's side did not rue that miss as Davide Frattesi powered home Federico Dimarco's cut-back.
Francesco Pio Esposito then doubled his tally for the night, succeeding where his older brother had failed by converting a penalty after Dayot Upamecano fouled substitute Antonio Vergara.
Zidane put the loss down to "part of the learning process".
"You mustn't change anything just because of a defeat," he said.
Italy climbed above France at the top of Group A1 on head-to-head record. Both teams have 10 points going into the final round of games, with Belgium just one point adrift.
Belgium host Italy on Sunday and France are at home to Turkey.
Zidane said Mbappe could return for the game in Bordeaux.
"I hope he'll be available on Sunday. That was the plan, that's what we want," he said.
Turkey slid to a fifth straight loss as they went down 2-1 to Belgium in Izmir.
Arda Guler's magnificent free-kick put Turkey ahead under new coach and former midfielder Sergen Yalcin, but Belgium struck twice in quick succession with goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere to come away with victory.
- AFP
HARRY KANE BECOMES THE MOST CAPPED ENGLISH PLAYER IN HISTORY
A memorable evening for Harry Kane 🤩
He is now the most-capped men's player in Three Lions history, making his 126th appearance against Croatia in the Nations League 👏
- BBC
Thursday, 12 November 2026
NIKOLA TSOLOV | RESERVE DRIVER FOR RED BULL RACING AND RACING BULLS
Nikola Tsolov is confirmed as 2027 reserve driver for Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls 👏*
BREAKING: ARGENTINA IS BACK | FIA WRC 2028
One of the FIA World Rally Championship's most iconic events is set to return in 2028 following a landmark multi-year agreement with the Government of Córdoba, Argentina 🇦🇷
MANCHESTER UNITED'S STATEMENT IN FULL AS MICHAEL CARRICK IS SACKED AS MANAGER
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Manchester United has now released a formal statement following the news that Michael Carrick has been sacked with immediate effect.
Carrick – who initially played for Manchester United as a midfielder between 2006 and 2018 – was first appointed as a caretaker manager in 2021, before he went on to become the interim manager and then men’s first team head coach earlier this year.
Unfortunately though, United have struggled to find form this season – with the team winning only three of their first 15 games across all competitions.
The club’s statement reads in full : “Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach.
“Michael rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third-placed Premier League finish by winning 12 out of the remaining 17 games of the 2025/26 season, accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.
“After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.
“Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
“The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.”
- Emily Sergeant
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
VICTOR WEMBANYAMA IS ON 🔥 | TOP 200 IN ALL-TIME BLOCKS
WEMBY: TOP 200 IN ALL-TIME BLOCKS 👽
With 8 blocks Monday night, Victor Wembanyama moved into the top-200 all-time with 675 for his career.
He’s ONLY played 192 games 🤯
- NBA
MERAB DVALISHVILI LEFT BLOODED AFTER ATTACK BY USMAN NURMAGIMEDOV DURING HOTEL INTERVIEW IN ABU DHABI
Footage shows Russian approaching Georgian from behind before striking him ahead of RAF Abu Dhabi
Merab Dvalishvili was attacked by a group led by Usman Nurmagomedov while giving an interview in a hotel lobby ahead of this weekend's RAF Abu Dhabi.
A video posted by UFC fighter Ilia Topuria, since deleted, showed Dvalishvili talking to the camera when he is approached from behind by a group led by Nurmagomedov. The footage showed Dvalishvili turning to face the Russian, who struck him before a melee ensued.
Dvalishvili then posted an expletive-filled video on his social media channels after the incident while medics attended to his wounds. The Georgian had at least one cut to his head that left his face bloodied.
“Was doing an interview for RAF in hotel lobby and Usman and his buddies came up from behind and started punching me and my young friend,” Dvalishvili wrote in a caption. “Security was holding me - they kept kicking us when we were down like losers.”
Dvalishvili is set to face Marlon Moraes on Saturday night as part of the RAF's first card in the Middle East.
It remains to be seen whether his injuries will prevent Dvalishvili from wrestling at Etihad Arena. The RAF has been contacted by The National for comment on the incident.
Dvalishvili, 35, has history with the Nurmagomedovs. In 2005, he beat Usman's older brother, Umar, at UFC 311 via unanimous decision to defend the UFC bantamweight title.
The rivalry has flared up again in recent months. Dvalishvili was involved in a scuffle with an associate of Umar’s ahead of UFC Georgia, leading to the two trading insults in the media.
Umar is also set to wrestle on Saturday's RAF Abu Dhabi card against Urijah Faber.
Usman, 28, is not on the card but frequently attends his brother's MMA and wrestling bouts.
Formerly a lightweight champion with the PFL, the Russian is now a free agent and is widely expected to sign with the UFC.
Dvalishvili returns to Abu Dhabi just weeks after fighting Petr Yan in the co-main event at UFC 333.
The Georgian lost by unanimous decision as Yan retained the bantamweight title.
- Steve Luckings
FORMER NFL COACH TURNS HIMSELF IN AFTER ALLEGED NASHVILLE HIT-AND-RUN
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| Rex Ryan, football analyst and former NFL coach, participates in the "Sunday NFL Countdown" panel during the ESPN Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in Wednesday for allegedly hitting pedestrians with his car in Nashville and leaving the scene, police said.
Two pedestrians had the right of way crossing a main street in downtown Nashville’s popular tourist area last week when Ryan allegedly turned at a red light, running over the victims’ feet, Nashville police said Wednesday. They suffered minor injuries, police said.
Ryan, an ESPN analyst, was charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information or render aid and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal, according to court records, which did not identify an attorney for Ryan. All are misdemeanours. A judicial commissioner set Ryan’s bond at US$6,000.
He was granted pretrial release Wednesday morning. Ryan is scheduled to appear in court next month.
Ryan is a former head coach of the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets, leading the Jets to the AFC Championship Game in consecutive years after the 2009 and 2010 seasons. His father, the late Buddy Ryan, was an NFL coaching legend who famously co-ordinated the 1985 Chicago Bears defense that was one of the best in history.
Since leaving coaching, Ryan is best known for his work at ESPN as one of the analysts on the network’s NFL pregame show.
“We are aware and are in touch with Rex,” ESPN said in a statement Wednesday. Ryan appeared Monday on “Get Up,” a morning ESPN show taped in New York.
A phone number believed to be Ryan’s had an automatic outgoing message, and a message could not be left.
- Kristin M. Hall And Hannah Fingerhut, AP
DWAYNE WADE STILL HOLDS SECOND SPOT IN THE HIGHEST SCORING NBA FINALS AVERAGES
Some people STILL try to discredit Dwyane Wade’s 2006 championship. Explain THIS.
At just 24 years old, Wade stepped onto the NBA Finals stage for the first time and averaged an incredible 34.7 POINTS per game, leading Miami to its first championship in franchise history.
Only Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged more points in a championship-winning Finals debut. Not Michael Jordan. Not LeBron James. Not Kobe Bryant. And let's not forget, Miami was down 0-2 against Dallas before Wade took over and led the Heat to FOUR straight victories.
Nearly two decades later, that 2006 Finals performance remains one of the greatest individual displays in NBA history.
Where does Wade's 2006 Finals rank among the greatest championship performances EVER?
- Heat Nation
PREMIER LEAGUE ADMITS HUGE VAR BLUNDER COST LIVERPOOL AGAINST ARSENAL
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The Premier League's independent review panel has officially acknowledged that Liverpool were incorrectly denied a crucial penalty during their recent defeat to Arsenal. The verdict vindicates manager Andoni Iraola following a controversial incident where Jurrien Timber pulled back Alexander Isak inside the penalty area.
Premier League admit penalty mistake
The Premier League's Key Match Incident (KMI) Panel has acknowledged that Liverpool were wrongly denied a penalty in their recent 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game in the first half to secure three points for Mikel Arteta's side. Just minutes after the opening goal, Jurrien Timber pulled back Alexander Isak as the forward attempted to head a cross from Bradley Barcola.
Referee Andy Madley waved away the protests, and the video assistant referee, Stuart Attwell, cleared the incident. However, the KMI Panel has now concluded that a spot-kick should have been awarded. Their independent assessment ruled 4:1 in favour of a penalty being given by the on-field official.
Iraola vindicated over penalty claims
Three of the five panel members also voted that VAR should have intervened and sent Madley to the pitchside monitor, citing a clear and obvious error. The ruling vindicates Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola, who was furious after the final whistle.
Following the defeat, Iraola stated that there was a "clear grab" of Isak's shirt inside the penalty area. The frustrated boss even suggested he might have to instruct his players to go down easily to win fouls in the future.
The decision allowed Arsenal to grind out their first victory at Anfield since 2012. Meanwhile, Liverpool were left reflecting on a pivotal moment that heavily influenced the final result.
KMI panel explains threshold criteria
In their official report, the panel elaborated on the current directives regarding holding offences. They stressed the importance of penalising sustained, non-footballing actions that have a material impact on play. They also noted officials must assess whether the defender makes any genuine attempt to challenge for the ball.
"In the Premier League, there is a strong mandate for the on-field officials and VAR to recognise and penalise holding actions that are sustained and have a clear material impact on play, as well as an increased emphasis on non-footballing holding actions that have no place on the football pitch," the panel explained.
"Referees will consider a number of factors when determining an offence, including whether a player is focused solely on an opponent rather than the ball, whether they make any attempt to play or challenge for the ball, if they are holding an opponent with both arms and if the holding is sustained or impactful to an opponent or their clothing.
"In this instance the panel deemed that Timber’s challenge on Isak met the threshold for a holding offence and should have resulted in a penalty kick, both on-field and through VAR intervention."
Reds bounce back against Palace
The defeat appeared to be a major blow for the Reds, who subsequently suffered a surprise 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce in the Champions League. However, Iraola’s side managed to get back to winning ways by defeating Crystal Palace in the Premier League last weekend. That vital win keeps the club well within the chasing pack near the top of the table. They currently sit fourth in the standings, nine points adrift of league leaders Arsenal.
- Yosua Arya
MANCHESTER UNITED REACH FRAMEWORK DEAL WITH MAURICIO POCHETTINO BEFORE SETTLING MICHAEL CARRICK'S FATE
United board set to meet at Old Trafford on Wednesday afternoon with decision expected to be made on manager’s job
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| Mauricio Pochettino is currently the manager of the US men's national team but is open to the Manchester United job. Photograph: John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images |
Manchester United have a framework agreement with Mauricio Pochettino for him to become their head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked. Carrick is expected to be fired in line with the recommendation from director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada to Jim Ratcliffe.
Pochettino is the US men’s head coach and in August signed a contract to 2030 but he wants the United job after managing in the Premier League with Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea.
Wilcox and Berrada are meeting Ratcliffe in Monaco, where the minority owner will be informed that Carrick should lose his job. Ratcliffe controls United’s sporting policy.
There is a growing sense among United players that Carrick will be sacked, with their expectation being that Pochettino will replace him.
A United board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at which one or more of the six Glazer siblings, who are the majority owners, will be represented. There is an expectation within the executive and in Carrick’s camp that the sacking will be ratified there and that an announcement will follow.
Pochettino’s contract contains a release clause of about $10 million (€8.9 million), although the compensation United would have to pay will be higher if the Argentinian brings his own staff, including his long-time assistant and confidant Jesús Pérez, who has worked with Pochettino for 16 years.
Pochettino is due to take charge of the US in Concacaf Nations League matches against Haiti on Saturday and Wednesday in Miami and Cincinnati respectively, their first competitive fixtures of the 2030 World Cup qualifying cycle.
Carrick has overseen a disastrous start to their season which has United in 18th and in the relegation zone. The 45-year-old has won only one game in the league, against Ipswich in August, and three in all competitions. United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Brighton in September.
– Guardian
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
BERNIE ECCLESTONE 2010 HUBLOT MEME
In the winter of 2010, 80-year-old F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone returned to his headquarters near London’s Hyde Park with his Brazilian girlfriend. As soon as he stepped out of the car, four robbers lying in wait rushed him and kicked him to the ground.
The robbers punched and kicked the old man in the head, stealing a limited-edition Hublot watch worth £200,000 from his wrist. They left the billionaire’s right eye black and swollen, and he needed several stitches at the corner of his mouth.
Any other wealthy person would have called in bodyguards and kept the attack under wraps. But after being discharged from hospital, Bernie not only made no attempt to hide it—he had a photographer take a high-resolution close-up of his eyes, swollen purple like aubergines, and sent it straight to Hublot’s CEO, suggesting he use it as a promotional poster.
Two days later, the photo of his battered, bruised face appeared in full-page ads in the Financial Times and the International Herald Tribune. Beneath it was a line Bernie had written himself: “Look at what people will do to steal a Hublot watch.”
BRAZIL FINISH RUNNERS-UP IN THE FUTSAL FINALISSIMA
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| Brazil finish runners-up in the Futsal Finalissima |
On Sunday (8), Brazil's national futsal team lost 3–0 to Spain and finished as runners-up in the Finalissima. The competition was held at Arena Niterói in Rio de Janeiro.
THE MATCH
The first half was fiercely contested. With eight minutes remaining, both teams had already reached the foul limit and eased their marking slightly to avoid conceding a direct free kick. Despite this, the match remained goalless.
In the second half, Brazil and Spain remained evenly matched and competitive. Spanish goalkeepers Herrero and Didac stood out with superb saves, keeping Brazil from scoring. Castejón and Cecilio scored for Spain. With 33 seconds left, Dyego missed a penalty for Brazil. There was still time for Antonio Pérez to add a third and seal the title for Spain.
SEMIFINALS
In the semifinals, Brazil drew 1–1 with Argentina in regulation time and won 5–4 on penalties. In the other semifinal, Spain and Portugal also drew (2–2), with Spain advancing after an 8–7 penalty shootout win.
THIRD PLACE
Argentina won the competition's third-place playoff. Before Brazil and Spain took to the court at Arena Niterói, the Argentinians defeated Portugal 3–1.
THE COMPETITION
The Finalissima brings together the finalists of the continental competitions. The tournament featured Copa América champions Brazil and European champions Spain, along with runners-up Argentina and Portugal. This was the second edition of the competition.
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- Confederação Brasileira de Futebol
Monday, 9 November 2026
FILIPPO MARCHINO GETS PRAISE FROM JAMAICA'S PRIME MINISTER ANDREW HOLNESS | #WRC2
Filippo Marchino's eye-catching #WRC2 livery has been catching attention in high places with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness applauding the work Marchino has done in drawing attention to the Hurricane Melissa disaster relief effort.
VERSTAPPEN HANDS HIS HELMET TO DEPARTING RED BULL MECHANIC AFTER 20 YEARS
Max Verstappen gave one of his race helmets to Ole Schack, the Red Bull mechanic who worked his final Formula 1 race at Interlagos after 20 years with the team. Red Bull marked the occasion too, with a one-off can listing Schack's career statistics.
The helmet carried the special design Verstappen used for the Brazilian Grand Prix, and footage of the handover was shared on social media. Schack, a Dane, was Verstappen's number-two mechanic and worked on the front end of the RB22. He had been with the team since its first season in 2005 and was the first person inside Red Bull to show Christian Horner around the team's factory.
The farewell came on a weekend when Verstappen was otherwise frustrated with Red Bull. He started 21st after a new power unit was fitted and charged through to second behind Lando Norris. After the flag, though, he told the team over the radio: "I'm sorry, but what a disaster to drive."
Verstappen praises Schack, Schack compares him to Ronaldo and Messi
Verstappen was brief but clear about his mechanic. "He's unbelievable," he told Viaplay. Schack returned the compliment in a farewell interview with De Telegraaf, describing a driver whose personality changes when the car is ready to go. "Max is an incredibly relaxed guy when he's not in the car. He enjoys having a laugh and is great to be around," Schack said. He added that in qualifying, he sees a different look in Verstappen's eyes from the one he has in Friday practice.
He then went further and compared Verstappen to the two biggest names in football: "He's like Ronaldo and Messi, but in a Formula 1 car. Max has that little bit extra that you simply can't teach someone."
Hij is als Ronaldo en Messi, maar dan in een Formule 1-auto. Max heeft net dat beetje extra dat je iemand niet kunt aanleren.
- OLE SCHACK TO DE TELEGRAAF (ORIGINAL IN DUTCH)
Schack is not leaving for a rival team. He is stepping away from the sport to spend more time at home. "I miss my family and I want to give something back to them, because by being away so much I have of course been a bit selfish," he told De Telegraaf. He also looked back on his years in Milton Keynes: "I'm proud to have been part of this team, through all the ups and downs. That final time will be special, but above all, I realise how much I owe Red Bull."
Red Bull garage keeps changing around Verstappen
Schack's career at Red Bull spanned three eras of the team. He worked as a mechanic for David Coulthard from 2005 to 2008 and for Sebastian Vettel from 2009 to 2014, before moving to Verstappen's car. In his farewell interview, he said he had missed only three races since 2005.
His departure first became known in March and in his farewell interviews, Schack gave family as his reason. Verstappen is losing another familiar face on his side of the garage.
Gianpiero Lambiase is leaving for McLaren, and Red Bull confirmed that Tom Hart would replace him as Verstappen's race engineer in Austin, Brazil and Las Vegas. That makes Interlagos the first weekend on which Verstappen had both a new voice on the radio and a farewell in the garage.
- Ben Hunt
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