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Oct 2, 2026 - Sports

Prem Rugby: Bath 40-34 ExeterHosts made to fight all the way in 11-try thrillerBath went to the top of the Prem after beating Exeter Chiefs in a pulsating West Country derby at the Rec but they were made to fight all the way in an 11-try thriller.Exeter trailed 26-10 at the interval but rallied to lead 33-31 midway through the second half before a yellow card for scrum-half Stephen Varney eventually proved decisive. Continue reading...

Oct 2, 2026 - Sports

Alessandro Bastoni cancelled out Michael Olise’s goal to give Italy a precious point in Paris, while Dayot Upamecano was sent off late on3 min A strong start from France, who have barely permitted Italy a kick.1 min Peep peep! France kick off from left to right as we watch. Continue reading...

Oct 2, 2026 - Sports

League A: France 1-1 Italy, Belgium 3-0 TurkeyNorthern Ireland boost promotion bid with 3-0 winZinedine Zidane’s first home game in charge of France ended with a 1-1 draw against Italy in the Nations League on Friday. Visiting keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a string of saves to frustrate fans at Stade de France, while the hosts ended the game with 10 men after Dayot Upamecano’s late dismissal.Michael Olise put France ahead in the 55th minute with a curling shot that went in off the crossbar, following a short free-kick taken by Rayan Cherki. But poor defending midway through the second half allowed Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni to run through and clip a low shot inside the right post. Continue reading...

Oct 2, 2026 - Sports

Convicted offender among 20,000 people removed from list after state supreme court ruling on Sora registration lawLarry Nassar, the former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics physician convicted of sexually abusing girls and women over a period of decades while claiming to provide medical treatment, has been removed from Michigan’s sex offender registry thanks to a legal technicality.Thousands of other offenders were also taken off that list after a court ruling involving how the state’s registration law can be applied.Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organizations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html Continue reading...

Oct 2, 2026 - Sports

Club opt for improvements in hospitality and retailAn increase to 60,704 capacity had been consideredArsenal have shelved plans for a major expansion of the Emirates Stadium, opting for a programme of smaller improvements as the club’s owners review the Premier League champions’ wider operation.Arsenal set up a working group led by the chief executive, Richard Garlick, in 2024 to examine the feasibility of increasing the 60,704 capacity, with some reports they could temporarily hold home matches at Wembley. But the club has decided against major redevelopment and will concentrate on what it described as the “continued evolution” of their home since 2006. Continue reading...