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Vincent Kompany collapsed while observing Bayern Munich’s reserve-team training on Friday and was taken to hospital for examination and medical care. The club said his coaching staff would manage training and match operations while he receives care. Kompany had recently been recovering from a virus.

The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to play the National League champion Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on 23 October at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Nick Martinez is slated to start for Tampa Bay and Jacob Misiorowski for Milwaukee. CBS Sports reports SportsLine’s model predicts more than 6.5 total runs.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash chose Nick Martinez to start Game 1 of the World Series over Drew Rasmussen, citing Rasmussen’s heavy workload. Martinez had allowed one run and two hits in 5.1 innings against the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Championship Series. The series begins in Milwaukee.

Antonio Conte said reports that he was negotiating to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United or had demanded full control and financial terms were unfounded. He said he would consider returning to management if a concrete opportunity arose. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler also dismissed speculation linking him to the United job.

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet student representatives for the first time since the mobilisation began, as the government prepares for a protest mobilisation the following day.

The 2027 INDYCAR schedule will include a race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on 18 July, under a multiyear agreement. It will be the series’ first European race since 2007. Alex Palou, a four-time champion who grew up near Barcelona, said he was excited to race at home.

Virginia hosts Duke at Scott Stadium on Friday night in a rematch of last year’s ACC Championship Game. Both teams enter after recent losses. Virginia is listed as a 1.5-point home favourite.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that 70,000 security forces would be mobilised on 24 October to maintain order during upcoming protests.

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick must decide whether to leave captain Bruno Fernandes out of Sunday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth. The debate follows Fernandes’ criticism of Carrick’s tactics after United’s 4–1 Champions League defeat by Como, while the club is seeking to end a seven-game winless run.

French President Emmanuel Macron said protests he considers “illegitimate” would be banned in the coming days. He blamed ultra-left groups and vandals for riots and looting the previous weekend. French shop owners are bracing for further unrest.

Wayne Rooney criticised Manchester United’s players after the team’s 4–1 defeat at Como and Bruno Fernandes’ public criticism of manager Michael Carrick. Rooney said players were avoiding responsibility and focusing on themselves.

US President Donald Trump criticised LeBron James over warm-up movements shown in a video taken as the national anthem played before the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against the New York Knicks. James dismissed the criticism as a slow-news-day story.

Donald Trump urged Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to keep running an advertisement featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic rival, Amy Acton. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urged Ramaswamy to withdraw it, while Acton’s brother and campaign spokesperson condemned the ad. Ramaswamy’s campaign said it was spending $4 million to promote it.

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The European Union awarded the International Criminal Court its Sakharov Prize, citing its work upholding international law and justice. The award comes shortly after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court. The EU said the ICC must be able to operate independently and without pressure.

The New England Patriots and Chicago Bears, both 4-2, are scheduled to meet at Soldier Field in Chicago in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season. Kick-off is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. Chicago is listed as a three-point favourite, with the over/under at 50.5 points. SportsLine’s model predicts the total will go under.

A US magistrate judge ordered President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath from BBC lawyers by December 11 in his $10bn defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. The judge said he could face sanctions, including dismissal of the case, if he does not attend.

The European Union has awarded its top human rights award to the International Criminal Court.

President Trump said he called Google CEO Sundar Pichai about renaming the Atlantic Ocean in Google Maps. Trump said Pichai refused, citing that oceans cover many countries. Trump also floated calling the Pacific Ocean the “American Ocean”.

Spain’s National Sports Council referred La Liga president Javier Tebas to the Administrative Court for Sport over an October 16 post comparing Real Madrid’s communications to propaganda techniques used by Joseph Goebbels. The tribunal will assess whether the comments could constitute a serious offence under Spain’s Sports Law. Tebas said he was referring to propaganda techniques, not Nazi ideology.

Saquon Barkley is expected to return to practice Thursday and play for the Philadelphia Eagles against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, NFL Media reported. He has missed the Eagles’ past two games with a hamstring injury.

The Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven WNBA Finals. Angel Reese recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds. Game 4 is scheduled for Saturday at State Farm Arena.

Enes Kanter Freedom said he was “kicked out of” Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries after declining a private suite offered by the arena and Dream for safety reasons. Arena officials said he rejected the suite and had been assigned additional security, including a state police officer at his request.

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Shohei Ohtani will not need surgery for his season-ending injuries and is expected to pitch again in 2027. Ohtani will prepare as a two-way player, while the team continues to work out how to manage his workload.

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 at Arrowhead Stadium, leaving the Chargers 0-6. Safety Tony Jefferson said the team would keep fighting and that nobody would quit. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said the team needed to address its offensive performance.

Stephen Curry limped off after tweaking his right ankle during a noncontact play at the Golden State Warriors’ open practice in San Francisco. Coach Steve Kerr said Curry was “fine”.

French President Emmanuel Macron said “nothing justifies” violence in a Sunday address, following protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions. Authorities reported about 550,000 demonstrators and more than 2,300 arrests over the weekend. Violent groups clashed with police and damaged or looted buildings and businesses in several cities.

The NFL said preparations continue for the Pittsburgh Steelers–New Orleans Saints game at Stade de France on 25 October, despite escalating protests in France. The Saints said they are coordinating daily with security partners and reported no disruption at team sites.

SportsLine’s model predicts 54 combined points and favours the over in the Dallas Cowboys–Green Bay Packers Week 6 Sunday Night Football game at Lambeau Field. Green Bay is listed as a one-point favourite.