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Oct 24, 2026 - Sports

WXV: Canada 31-22 EnglandEngland beaten in Ottawa for third loss in past 74 matchesHistory-makers, era-enders, giant-slayers. Last Friday’s breaking of England’s unbeaten run was a statement win for Canada but backing it up to deal the Red Roses their first consecutive loss in a decade, this time 31-22, sends a formidable message to the rest of world rugby. Some may view it as too early to call but Canada are serious contenders for the World Cup trophy in 2029, especially if they progress at the same rate that their performances have improved in just a year from that World Cup final loss to England in 2025.On a cold Ottawa night, the Canadians played with freedom and pace to down England once again. The captain Sophie de Goede laid bare why she is the reigning world player of the year with a hat-trick and some excellent defensive work and Julie Omokhuale also stood out among a good team performance. Continue reading...

Oct 23, 2026 - Sports

Team elects to voluntarily recognize unionSquad members have advocated for better wagesThe Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders have unionized, in a watershed labor victory that comes after years of fighting for fair pay.The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association (DCCA) was voluntarily recognized by the Cowboys as the collective bargaining representative for the cheerleading squad, according to a Friday news release. The recognition came after “meaningful discussion” between the Cowboys organization and the DCCA, and the parties are set to begin collective bargaining. Continue reading...

Oct 23, 2026 - Sports

Australian defeats Cailtin Simmers in World Surf League women’s finalGriffin Colapinto scores near-perfect barrel to beat ⁠Gabriel MedinaAustralia’s reigning world champion Molly Picklum won the Portugal Pro in thumping tubes on Friday, claiming her first victory of the year and ⁠jumping to the top of the rankings with just two events of surfing’s world tour remaining.California’s Griffin Colapinto scored a near-perfect barrel to come from behind and ⁠claim the win over Brazil’s ⁠Gabriel Medina in ​the men’s final, notching up his third victory at the powerful Portuguese beach break of Supertubos. Continue reading...

Oct 23, 2026 - Sports

Mercedes youngster could become youngest title winnerMax Verstappen says bumpy track makes drivers ‘suffer’The Formula One world championship is within reach for Kimi Antonelli at the US Grand Prix in Austin this weekend. But while the young Italian approaches the race ­intending simply to have fun, there is disquiet among other ­drivers about the potential long-term health ­dangers posed by the state of the Texas circuit.The 20-year-old Antonelli will become Formula One’s youngest world champion if he claims the title at the Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, eclipsing Sebastian Vettel’s record from 2010, when the German driver was 23 and Antonelli was four. It is an outside chance, as the Italian has acknowledged. He must win while needing his rivals to endure a poor day. His Mercedes teammate George Russell would have to finish outside the top eight and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton outside the top four. Continue reading...

Oct 23, 2026 - Sports

Forest were the dominant side but, not for the first time this season, their final-third bluntness cost them victory2 min: It’s windy in Suffolk. Walton batters a clearance upfield as best he can. Forest very much playing with the wind at their back in this first half.Most everyone takes the knee … there’s no room for racism … then Forest get the ball rolling. Or flying. Gibbs-White hoicks it straight out for a goal kick. Continue reading...