Sport is led by a major loss in American football as the game remembers one of its defining figures, while on the field new NFL storylines emerge with an early-season upset in Dallas. Elsewhere, uncertainty hangs over big English clubs, and cricket produces both a record chase an...
Sport is led by a major loss in American football as the game remembers one of its defining figures, while on the field new NFL storylines emerge with an early-season upset in Dallas. Elsewhere, uncertainty hangs over big English clubs, and cricket produces both a record chase and a grim return at the crease.
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and coach who helped define the Chicago Bears, dies at 86. Ditka wins an NFL title as a player, becomes one of the league’s most recognizable coaches, and leads the 1985 Bears to a Super Bowl championship. Tributes come from across football and beyond.
Tampa Bay earns its first win of the season with a 24-16 victory over Dallas on Thursday night. Bucky Irving scores twice and powers the running game, while rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels keeps the offense composed enough to capitalize on Cowboys mistakes and close out a road upset.
Everton is up for sale again as The Friedkin Group explores fresh investment options less than two years after taking control. The Premier League club could be sold outright or through the sale of a controlling stake, reopening questions about long-term ownership and financial direction at Goodison Park.
West Indies levels the T20I series against India with a six-wicket win in Ranchi after chasing 250 with nine balls left. Shai Hope makes an unbeaten 102 from 45 balls, and Sherfane Rutherford adds 84 from 37 in a decisive fourth-wicket stand that drives one of the format’s biggest successful chases.
Michael Carrick calls for a swift resolution to Manchester City’s financial charges case, saying the uncertainty affects him personally and has wider consequences across the Premier League. His comments add to the pressure for clarity on one of the most significant off-field issues hanging over English football.
Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City’s alleged financial-rule breaches during the years he worked there as an assistant coach. His remarks address scrutiny linked to the ongoing case and underline how the matter continues to reach beyond City into the wider Premier League.
Nic Maddinson’s return to Australia’s Test side begins painfully in Durban as he falls for a 33-ball duck against South Africa. The innings becomes the longest scoreless stay by an Australian Test opener this century and highlights Australia’s difficult start on day one of the first Test.
Dak Prescott is involved in a postgame confrontation with a stadium worker or driver after Dallas’s loss to Tampa Bay. The exchange follows a remark about the Cowboys’ defeat being embarrassing, and Prescott responds with visible frustration in a moment that adds to the scrutiny after the upset.
Top Sport stories
- Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame Bears coach and player, dies at 86 (32 sources)
- Everton put up for sale again as Friedkin Group explores new investment options (22 sources)
- Shai Hope and Rutherford power West Indies to record chase vs India in Ranchi (13 sources)
- Michael Carrick urges swift clarity on Manchester City’s financial charges appeal (13 sources)
- Toto Wolff dismisses claims Mercedes favours Kimi Antonelli over George Russell (10 sources)
- Rookie Jalon Daniels and Bucky Irving lead Buccaneers’ 24-16 upset of Cowboys (9 sources)
- Djokovic ousted by Hurkacz at Shanghai Masters three days after China Open win (9 sources)
- Dak Prescott confronts stadium worker after Cowboys’ loss to winless Buccaneers (9 sources)
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