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113 storiesRonaldo says he left Portugal squad over broken promises, signals return
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, said he left the Portugal national team during the current window because coach Jorge Jesus broke promises made to him, in a statement posted on his social media on October 6. In the statement he said he has not ended…
Lionel Messi plays final match for Argentina as nation bids farewell
Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina on Tuesday, with the team facing Benin, according to The Guardian’s live coverage. Reuters reported that teammates and fans bid an emotional farewell ahead of the finale, and Argentine media…
Dodgers beat Braves 5-3 in MLB playoff opener; Murakami homers in White Sox win
The Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3 at home in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, with Ohtani Shohei going 4-for-1 and singling in his first postseason at-bat, Japanese outlets reported. In the American League, Murakami Munetaka’s t…
Broncos lose Surtain, Moss to injuries in 24-14 loss to 49ers
The Denver Broncos lost both starting cornerbacks, Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss, to first-half injuries in a 24-14 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara. Surtain went down with a non-contact right ankle injury and is beli…
White Sox beat Guardians 4-3 to take 2-0 ALDS lead
The Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Monday in Cleveland to take a 2-0 lead in their American League Division Series. Braden Montgomery hit a two-run double in a three-run sixth inning and reliever Sean Burke allowed on…
Dodgers move Ohtani to No. 5 for Game 3 as Braves tie NLDS 1-1
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of their NLDS, but the Braves won Game 2 3-2 in Los Angeles to tie the best-of-five series 1-1, the AP reported. For Game 3 in Atlanta, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved Shohei …
Nishikori holds retirement ceremony in Tokyo, says “I love tennis”
Kei Nishikori, 36, a former world No. 4, took part in a retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ariake Coliseum, the venue of his final tournament, the Kinoshita Group Japan Open. In a speech he said he loved tennis and was happy to have run toward …
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota Injures Knee in London Loss to Colts
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota injured his right knee in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in London and was ruled out of the game. Coach Dan Quinn said it appeared to be an MCL injury and that scans on Monday …
NFL referees union to challenge severity of two official suspensions
The NFL Referees Association said Tuesday it will challenge the severity of the suspensions of line judge Jeff Seeman, banned two games for swearing at Arizona’s Trey McBride, and referee Adrian Hill, banned one game for yelling at Minnesot…
Ohtani bats fifth as DH for first time with Dodgers in NLDS Game 3
Shohei Ohtani started Game 3 of the National League Division Series for the Dodgers batting fifth as designated hitter, the first time since he joined the club in 2024 that he has started outside the first or second spot. Yoshinobu Yamamoto…
Seahawks decide not to sign RB Joe Mixon after physical review
The Seattle Seahawks decided not to sign veteran running back Joe Mixon after reviewing the results of his physical and MRI exams, after reports on Monday said he was expected to join the practice squad. Instead the team made official the s…
Japan's Tanaka and Omori win judo world titles on debut in Baku
At the judo world championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, Japan's Tanaka Ryuga won the men's 73kg title and Omori Akari won the women's 57kg title, both on their tournament debuts. The wins came on the third day of competition and followed golds…
Kurihara takes home run and RBI titles as SoftBank players win four Pacific League crowns
The Pacific League regular season ended on Oct. 6, finalizing the individual titles. Kurihara of SoftBank won his first batting titles with 40 home runs and 118 RBIs, and four SoftBank players — the league's three-time champion — took title…
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson retires after 14 seasons, citing mental health
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday after 14 seasons, all with Philadelphia. The 36-year-old, a six-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time Super Bowl winner, said he wanted to play on…
Falcons beat Saints 45-24 as Bijan Robinson runs for 145 yards, two TDs
The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45-24 in New Orleans on Monday night, with running back Bijan Robinson rushing for 145 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Atlanta outgained New Orleans on the ground 207 yards to 50. The …
Hanamaki Higashi beats Tenri 5-0 to win first national sports festival baseball title
Iwate's Hanamaki Higashi defeated Nara's Tenri 5-0 on 6 October to win the high school hardball baseball title at the National Sports Festival being held in Aomori Prefecture, according to TBS NEWS DIG. It was Hanamaki Higashi's first title…
Eagles' Saquon Barkley ruled out vs. Rams with hamstring injury; Week 5 status uncertain
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter with a right hamstring injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game, the Associated Press reported, after Fox News sai…
Abe siblings both win gold on day two of judo world championships in Baku
Abe Uta won the women's 52kg title and her brother Abe Hifumi won the men's 66kg title on the second day of the judo world championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, Japanese outlets reported. It was Uta's sixth world title and second in a row, and…
Fred Claire, Dodgers GM who won 1988 World Series, dies at 91
Fred Claire, who spent 30 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers and was general manager when the team won the 1988 World Series, died at 91, the team announced. The Boston Globe reported he died Monday, on his 91st birthday, in Pasadena, after…
Ronaldo says he remains available for Portugal, blames coach Jesus for walkout
Cristiano Ronaldo said he will remain available to play for Portugal after walking out on the squad during the current international window, and Fox News reported he is not retiring. He accused recently hired coach Jorge Jesus of breaking p…