FootballNaderi brace sends Rangers top after win over Kilmarnock
Rangers beat Kilmarnock 3-1 in the Scottish Premiership, with Ryan Naderi scoring twice. The result puts Rangers ahead of Celtic and extends their league winning run.
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Football
GeneralToulon beat Racing 92 to move away from the bottom of the table
Toulon earned their second win of the season by beating Racing 92 in round six. Pau moved top of the Top 14, while La Rochelle claimed a bonus-point victory at Lyon.
FootballBrighton beat Sunderland despite Struijk’s red card
Reduced to ten men after Pascal Struijk was sent off, Brighton held firm against Sunderland and extended their fine run. The hosts remain stuck on four points in the Premier League.
GeneralAl-Hazem and NEOM play out a 1-1 draw in round eight
Al-Hazem took the lead against NEOM in Al-Rass before Saïd Benrahma brought the visitors level. The point leaves NEOM fifth and Al-Hazem tenth.
GeneralMarc Márquez himself was left dizzy after a MotoGP race
Marc Márquez said he felt dizzy after a race he described as particularly intense. The champion won a chaotic Sprint, which also featured a series of incidents and twists.
GeneralArbeloa sees victory slip away again as Fulham lose late
Fulham let a late lead slip and remain without a Premier League win. Arbeloa brought on Manuel Ángel, while César Palacios did not play.
FootballPreston lose to Millwall in Graham Alexander’s first match in charge
Millwall beat Preston 1-0 at Deepdale, spoiling Graham Alexander’s first game at the helm. Camiel Neghli struck late to decide the match.
FootballBamford brace leads Sheffield United to 3-0 win over Lincoln
Patrick Bamford scored twice as Sheffield United beat Lincoln, a result that also changed the teams’ positions in the table.
FootballCristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal’s football federation
Portugal’s football federation has opened disciplinary proceedings after Ronaldo left the national team. The player has also asked to be punished without leniency.
FootballBurnley thrash Watford to claim their first win of the season
Burnley secured a 4-0 victory at Watford for their first win of the season. Three goals in 12 minutes quickly settled the contest.
FootballRoma lose Mile Svilar ahead of Real Madrid visit
Gian Piero Gasperini says his first-choice goalkeeper will be unavailable for at least a month. If that timeframe is confirmed, six Serie A matches and three Champions League games would be affected.
GeneralPortuguese Football Federation opens disciplinary investigation into Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese Football Federation announced a disciplinary investigation into Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday. It follows his departure from Portugal’s camp on September 30.
FootballÁlvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham lose to Ipswich after taking the lead
Sessegnon gave Fulham the lead, but they eventually lost 2-1 to Ipswich. With no win after six rounds, pressure around Arbeloa could grow further.
FootballChelsea thrash Bournemouth 5-1 as Henderson shines
Inspired by Henderson, Chelsea recorded a commanding Premier League win over Bournemouth and moved into fifth place in the early table.
FootballÁngel Pérez disputes sending-off after challenge on Julián Alvarez
Initially booked for his challenge on Julián Alvarez, Ángel Pérez was sent off after a video review. As he left the pitch, he voiced his objection to the fourth official.
Formula 1Russell calls Singapore Saturday a “very bad” day
After retiring from the sprint, George Russell said his own mistake shaped his day and may have hindered his qualifying performance.
FootballRonaldo video with Núñez sparks fresh interpretations involving Al-Hilal
After Darwin Núñez appealed for a penalty against Al-Nassr, footage of Cristiano Ronaldo speaking with him stirred reactions involving Al-Hilal. The suggestion that Ronaldo was mocking the club remains unconfirmed.
GeneralFrance and Japan win mixed-team gold at the Shooting World Cup
France and Japan take gold in the 10-metre mixed air pistol and air rifle events in Egypt.
GeneralBayern held to a draw by Augsburg after conceding in eight seconds
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 away to Augsburg in the Bundesliga after conceding the fastest goal in the league’s history. Three goals were disallowed in a match shaped by two controversial moments involving Manuel Neuer.
FootballMestouri hat-trick puts Espérance alone at the top
Espérance beat Olympique Béja 3-1 on matchday five, with Mestouri scoring a hat-trick. Club Africain’s defeat at Ben Guerdane helped leave Espérance alone at the top of the standings.
GeneralAlonso says Honda engine is hurting his chances before the race
Eliminated in Q1 and classified 17th, Fernando Alonso pointed to problems with the Honda engine. A pit-lane start remains possible if a component is changed.
FootballAnthony Gordon puts Barça ahead against Getafe in the 2nd minute
Anthony Gordon opened the scoring for Barça in the 2nd minute against Getafe on Saturday. The Catalan side began the match at the top of La Liga.
GeneralRayo Vallecano-Athletic Bilbao halted after supporters’ protests
The eighth-round match was stopped by the referee after nearly a quarter of an hour. The league condemned the objects thrown onto the pitch and said a new date would be announced soon.
GeneralVerstappen takes Singapore pole as Ferrari fall a tenth short
Max Verstappen secured pole for the Singapore Grand Prix after a pressured lap against Ferrari. The Asturian, meanwhile, will start 16th.
FootballManolo González reshuffles Espanyol, but the revolution falls short
After the defeat against Elche, Manolo González changed six players in his starting side at La Rosaleda. Espanyol still came away with just one point against Málaga.
FootballArsène Wenger tipped to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency
Steps are reportedly under way to prepare Arsène Wenger for a challenge to Gianni Infantino, who is seeking to remain FIFA president.
GeneralAndrada revisits the punch on Pulido: “I lost my head”
In an interview in Mexico, Esteban Andrada spoke again about punching Jorge Pulido and the impact of the incident.
GeneralArsenal come from behind to return to winning ways
After a difficult first half, Arsenal turned the game around against Leeds. Calafiori and then Bruno Guimaraes completed the Gunners’ recovery.
FootballLeon Goretzka closes in on Aston Villa debut after injury
A knee injury delayed Leon Goretzka’s Aston Villa debut. The midfielder has returned to training with the squad, but his availability for the next match remains uncertain.
FootballBristol City extend Charlton’s winless run with a draw
Bristol City and Charlton drew 1-1 at The Valley. Sam Tickle preserved the result with two important saves after the break.