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Richarlison scores for Spurs Under-21s in EFL Trophy

Out-of-favour Tottenham striker Richarlison scores for the club's under-21s in their EFL Trophy win at Cheltenham Town.

BBC Sport · Oct 13

Soccer

PSG’s Luis Enrique Hopes Man City Avoids Sanctions After Financial Rules Verdict

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has come to Manchester City’s defense, saying he hopes the club won’t be stripped of titles after being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.

FOX Sports · Oct 13

NFL

Missed Field Goals Obscure Real Issue For Rams: This Super Team Is Not Super

The Rams' special teams woes were apparent on Monday, but there are more reasons than that for why Los Angeles has fallen short of "Super Team" billing.

FOX Sports · Oct 13

College Football

Bob Chesney, UCLA Bruins Top List In AP Big Ten Midseason Awards

Bob Chesney and his UCLA Bruins, Jeremiah Smith and Oregon head the list of AP Big Ten midseason awards after Week 6 of the football season.

FOX Sports · Oct 13

Sports

Hunt and Hodgkinson inspire Finucane's gold hunt - watch World Championships on BBC

Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane - born in the same year as Keely Hodgkinson and Amy Hunt - seeks glory at the Track World Championships.

BBC Sport · Oct 13

NFL

2026 NFL DPOY Odds: Favorite Will Anderson Jr. Separating From The Field

Check out the latest odds for the 2026 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award and see how far Will Anderson sits ahead of the field.

FOX Sports · Oct 13

NFL

2026 NFL AFC, NFC Title Odds: Bills, Ravens Rise; 49ers Overtake Rams

The Rams have finally been knocked off their perch, while the Bills and Ravens have surpassed the Chiefs. See the latest.

FOX Sports · Oct 13

Soccer

World Soccer Rankings: Why Manchester City Is Ahead Of Barcelona, For Now

Ranking the top-20 club teams in world soccer seven weeks into new the season.

FOX Sports · Oct 13

Sports

Flat racing's 'Billy the Kid' wants more than just title

BBC Sport speaks to Billy Loughnane, the prodigy nicknamed 'Billy the Kid' who is set to be named champion jockey on Saturday and targeting a record.

BBC Sport · Oct 13

NFL

Favorite 'Dogs: Back Broncos Overcome Seahawks; Badgers Over Bruins

Find out why Will Hill is backing the Badgers to upset the Bruins and why he likes the Broncos to protect home turf.

FOX Sports · Oct 13

NFL

The Week 5 Plays That Stood Out, From Jayden Daniels' Blunder To Mike Evans' Dominance

Key plays by Mike Evans and Jayden Daniels defined Week 5. Here's what you need to know from them.

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NFL

Rams Reportedly Make Decision With Struggling Kicker Harrison Mevis

The Rams are reportedly cutting ties with kicker Harrison Mevis, who missed two field goals in the team's Week 5 loss to the Bills.

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