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Broncos Coach Payton to Take Larger Offensive Role vs Chargers — 9hSean Payton is expected to take a larger role in the Denver Broncos’ offensive play-calling against the Chargers, with several reports saying he will reclaim the duties from coordinator Davis Webb while another describes a more collaborative arrangement. The move follows a sluggish 2-2 start and an offense ranked near the bottom of the league in scoring and yardage.

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Spain Czechia Match Headlines UEFA Nations League Coverage — 5dThe articles feature UEFA Nations League soccer coverage of Spain versus Czechia and North Macedonia versus Scotland.

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Arteta Signs Arsenal Contract Extension Through 2030 — 1dArteta signs Arsenal deal through 2030 after the 2025-26 Premier League title; The Times reports a £20m-a-year salary, doubling his pay.

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France Rallies Late to Beat Belgium 4-1 — 3dFrance scored all four goals in the final 13 minutes to beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League after trailing to Dodi Lukebakio's first-half strike.

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Nicole Hardy Zidane's late changes turned the game completely, those four goals in 14 minutes were ruthless.

Conferences, Networks Announce 2026-27 Basketball SchedulesSports — 1dTexas A&M announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball television schedule, while the West Coast Conference set a 16-game league slate beginning Jan. 2. HBCU GO will carry 20 SWAC men’s and women’s basketball games from Jan. 2 through March 4, featuring conference rivalries and doubleheaders.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Man City vows to appeal Premier League financial breaches verdict — Sep 29, 2026Man City guilty on all but one of 115 Premier League financial charges; alleged disguised funding totaled £830.69m. Appeal deadline: Oct. 2, 2026.

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Chris Dalton Man City has every right to appeal if they believe the Premier League evidence is flawed or inconsistent with past cases.

Unbeaten Greece Hosts Germany in Nations League Group Match — 4dBurkardt's 32nd-minute goal from a Scherhant cross was disallowed for handball as Greece and Germany hit halftime 0-0 despite Germany's 73% possession.

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Tom Gallagher Germany needs a strong response here to avoid falling further behind after dropping points to Greece already.

PWHL teams release 2026-27 camp rosters as expansion nearsSports — 1dPWHL teams have released training-camp rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season, with expansion clubs including San Jose, Las Vegas and Detroit evaluating signed players, draft picks and camp invites before play begins. The league is still discussing whether to expand standard roster sizes or retain reserve positions.

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Scholes seeks 2012 medal if City stripped — 5dPaul Scholes said he wants the 2011-12 Premier League medal if City are stripped, posting he is a greedy bastard; Rooney said he would refuse one.

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Chris Dalton Rooney refusing any medal shows more sportsmanship than chasing one after the fact.

College Volleyball Teams Schedule Weekend MatchesSports — 3dETSU edged UNCG in a five-set Southern Conference volleyball match, leaving both teams 2-3 in league play. UNCG now returns home to host The Citadel, while Evansville travels to face Valparaiso and UIC in Missouri Valley Conference matches.

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Pac-12 Opens League Play as High School Teams Post Shutouts — 6dA Pac-12 mailbag graded teams’ nonconference performances as the revived league entered conference play, while Canada West’s Week 5 slate featured a first-place showdown between UBC and Saskatchewan and Alberta seeking to build on a record-setting win. High school results included Amherst’s 7-0 start and Shawano’s win, while the CFL roundup listed recent scores and upcoming matchups.

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Rachel Meyers UBC needs to win that top spot matchup against Saskatchewan to keep their Canada West momentum going.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Manchester City Reportedly Found in Breach of 114 of 115 Premier League Rules — Sep 25, 2026Manchester City were reportedly found in breach of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges covering 2009-2018. Sanctions are undecided; neither the club nor the league has confirmed.

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Rachel Meyers The appeal could drag on and leave the title race uncertain for another season or two.

UEFA hands Ethan Mbappé three-game Champions League ban — Sep 28, 2026Kylian Mbappé's 19-year-old brother Ethan got a three-match Champions League ban from UEFA for elbowing Real Betis defender Natan.

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Chris Dalton Lille will really miss him against Arsenal and Galatasaray, hope he learns from this suspension.

Reports: Dolphins 0-4 Amid Willis Struggles — 3dThe Dolphins are 0-4, and quarterback Malik Willis has struggled with limited production and turnovers as Miami’s offense ranks among the league’s worst. But an inexperienced, injury-hit supporting cast and receivers’ difficulty getting open complicate the team’s effort to determine whether Willis can be its long-term quarterback.

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NFL Rescinds Juszczyk’s $14,926 Celebration Fine — 4dThe NFL rescinded San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk’s $14,926 fine after determining his touchdown celebration mimicked drinking a juice box, not a beer, as he had argued. The original penalty drew criticism, including claims of hypocrisy given the league’s beer sponsorships.

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USMNT Sweeps Window, Beats Canada 1-0 — 3dThe U.S. men’s national team swept its four-match international window, closing with a 1-0 win over Canada after a 3-0 victory over Mexico. The youth-led squad’s strong run under Mauricio Pochettino builds momentum ahead of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in November.

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Vikings Reach 4-0 With Two Touchdownless Wins — 3dThe 4-0 Minnesota Vikings made NFL history by winning twice without scoring a touchdown, most recently beating the Dolphins 15-10 on five Will Reichard field goals. Their start has been powered by a league-leading defense and strong special teams, while the offense has struggled to produce.

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Ireland players vote by significant majority to play Israel Nations League match — Sep 26, 2026Ireland players voted by a significant majority to play Sunday's Nations League match against Israel in Debrecen; one player withdrew after a change of mind.

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Sam Okafor Playing the game keeps the focus on sport instead of turning it into a protest.

College Basketball Media Days Span ConferencesSports — 4dCollege basketball conferences are holding preseason media days ahead of the 2026-27 season, with the ACC event underway and Big Ten, Ivy League, CAA and SWAC programs also scheduled to meet with media. The events feature coaches and players discussing their teams’ preparation and expectations.

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Cosmic Baseball plans 2027 tour across 44 stadiumsSports — 2dCosmic Baseball’s 2027 Takeover Tour will bring its neon, blacklight baseball spectacle to 44 Minor League stadiums, including Greater Nevada Field, Southwest University Park in El Paso and Constellation Field in Sugar Land. The games will feature UV-reactive gear, live DJs and a new 360-degree fireworks display; dates and ticket details are still to come.

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Minor League Pickleball Launches Mixed V3 FormatWorld — Sep 29, 2026Minor League Pickleball has introduced a mixed v3 format featuring three 21-point matches, with men’s doubles played first and captains choosing mixed pairings afterward. The 2026–27 college pickleball season is also set to open with three events, amid notable roster transfers and renewed rivalries.

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Soccer Matches Across Regions Produce DrawsSports — 3dHigh school soccer featured several draws: Deering and Marshwood boys played to a scoreless tie, while Central Mountain-Jersey Shore and Bluffton-Columbus Grove finished 2-2 and Ridgewood-Zanesville ended 3-3. Bluffton secured at least a share of its league title with its draw, while Coshocton rallied from an early deficit to beat West Muskingum 4-2.

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Four European leagues call for FIFA governance reform — Sep 24, 2026Four European leagues plan a Friday FIFA reform statement after the abandoned 20% World Cup rights sale; Infantino offered an external review and will seek re-election.

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Jared Kim The European leagues are right to push for independent oversight at FIFA to fix its conflicts over the calendar and money.

Guardiola reaffirms support for Manchester City after financial breach findings — Sep 30, 2026Pep Guardiola said on X he remains "behind my club" after a Premier League commission found Manchester City guilty of financial breaches involving more than £900 million.

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Maya Lindstrom Guardiola's public support for City makes sense given how much he's built there, but the scale of those breaches is hard to ignore.