Spain includes Bernabeu, Camp Nou among venues in 2035 World Cup bid
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Aidan O’Brien content to stay on familiar ground with Constitution River and Gstaad for Ascot
Aidan O’Brien is optimistic Constitution River and Gstaad will show their true colours on Qatar Racing British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday.
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs dominate annual NBA GM survey - ESPN
An annual survey of NBA general managers revealed Thursday that the league is bracing for a full takeover by Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
Canadian women's rugby aims to deal England its 1st loss in 41 matches during upcoming double-header
Women’s sport in Canada has grown exponentially in the last few years.
Leinster’s James Ryan looking forward to ‘proper’ French test at Clermont
The proper French cauldrons don’t faze James Ryan.
Leinster underdone but familiarity with French tests in their favour
Most of Leinster’s top Test players hadn’t long returned to pre-season training when Clermont Auvergne took their first step in the annual marathon that is the Top 14. Lyon was their starting block, and that was back at the start of September.
Gael Monfils apparently retires before planned
Oct 14 (Field Level Media) - Part-tennis standout and part-showman Gael Monfils has apparently retired ahead of schedule.
Curling season is ramping up — here's what's new
Though most of the world's best curlers have already been on the ice for weeks, the heart of the 2026-27 season began yesterday as the first Grand Slam event, the Co-op Invitational, got underway in Victoria.