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First published October 09, 2026

Mike Ditka, who coached Bears to Super Bowl victory, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who coached the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl victory in 1986 and later became a prominent football commentator, has died at 86.

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First published October 09, 2026

Mertens beats Swiatek to reach China Open semifinals

Elise Mertens defeated former champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(0), 6-3 to reach the China Open semifinals, having also eliminated third seed Coco Gauff earlier in the week.

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First published October 09, 2026

Guardians beat White Sox to force decisive Game 5 in ALDS

José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs as the Guardians beat the White Sox 9-5, winning for the second consecutive day after two opening losses to force a decisive Game 5 in their American League Division Series.

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First published October 09, 2026

Guardians Beat White Sox 9-5 to Force Decisive ALDS Game 5

José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs as Cleveland beat Chicago 9-5 to force a decisive fifth game in their American League Division Series, with the winner set to face Tampa Bay in the league championship series.

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First published October 09, 2026

Hurkacz Beats Djokovic for First Time to Reach Shanghai Masters Third Round

Hubert Hurkacz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters second round, earning his first victory over the four-time tournament champion.

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First published October 09, 2026

UEFA President Ceferin Reverses Decision to Step Down and Seeks Final Term

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said he would seek a final term, reversing his previous decision to step down.

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First published October 09, 2026

Mitchell joins Bridgeman atop Baycurrent Classic leaderboard in Japan

Keith Mitchell shot a second-round 65 at Yokohama Country Club to share the Baycurrent Classic lead with Jacob Bridgeman, two shots ahead of four players including Ben Kohles, who shot a 62.

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First published October 09, 2026

Guardians beat White Sox 9-5 to force decisive ALDS Game 5

José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs as Cleveland defeated Chicago 9-5 to force a winner-take-all fifth game in their American League Division Series.

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First published October 08, 2026

Sinner ends season to recover from knee injury, with Djokovic's backing

World number one Jannik Sinner ended his 2026 season to recover from a knee injury and will miss the European indoor season and ATP Finals in Turin, a decision supported by Novak Djokovic.

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First published October 08, 2026

Dodgers beat Braves to reach NLCS for third straight season

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in Game 4 of the National League Division Series to advance to the National League Championship Series for the third consecutive season.

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First published October 08, 2026

CAS opens hearing on Senegal's appeal against Africa Cup of Nations title loss

The Court of Arbitration for Sport opened a hearing on Senegal's appeal after CAF overturned its extra-time victory in March and awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco following a walk-off protest over a penalty decision.

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First published October 08, 2026

Rays sweep Yankees to reach ALCS for first time since 2020

Tampa Bay beat New York 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep of the American League Division Series and reach the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2020.

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First published October 08, 2026

Brewers beat Padres to set up NLCS against Dodgers

Milwaukee defeated San Diego in Game 4 of the National League Division Series to advance to the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers.

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First published October 08, 2026

Manchester City appeal financial-rules verdict ahead of Liverpool trip

Manchester City face an upcoming trip to Liverpool after a guilty verdict in their landmark Premier League financial-rules case, with the club maintaining its innocence and appealing the decision.

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First published October 08, 2026

Senegal and Morocco contest AFCON title at sports arbitration court

Senegal and Morocco contest the Africa Cup of Nations title at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday.

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First published October 08, 2026

CAS promises ruling within days on Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations appeal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Senegal's appeal against CAF's decision to strip it of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award the championship to Morocco, promising a ruling within days.

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First published October 08, 2026

Rays sweep Yankees to advance to AL Championship Series

The Rays beat the Yankees 4-3 with help from Victor Mesa Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, completing a three-game Division Series sweep to advance to the American League Championship Series.

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First published October 08, 2026

Brewers eliminate Padres to advance from Division Series

The Brewers beat the Padres 3-1 to win the best-of-five National League Division Series in four games, while the Padres managed only three hits despite a home run by Tatis Jr.

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First published October 08, 2026

Sports arbitration court hears Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations title appeal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Senegal's appeal on October 8 over the African football confederation's decision to declare Senegal's match victory a forfeit and award the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco.

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First published October 08, 2026

Dodgers win Division Series to set up Brewers rematch

The Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 on Pages' two-run single in the seventh inning, winning the Division Series 3-1 and advancing to face the Brewers in the National League Championship Series.

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First published October 08, 2026

Rays sweep Yankees to reach first AL Championship Series since 2020

Victor Mesa Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer helped the Rays beat the Yankees 4-3, completing a three-game Division Series sweep and securing their first American League Championship Series appearance since 2020.

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