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Oct 24, 2026 - Sports

North Carolina State has fired head coach Dave Doeren in the middle of his 14th season, the school announced.

Oct 24, 2026 - Sports

In 1956, the Blackpool great was recognised for his force of individual will, the very thing that makes the Bayern and England striker the standout candiateSystems football began In 1963 (On the hallowed turf at Wembley) With the impact of a cynical foul By Gino Pivatelli.At that moment in the European Cup final, when the hard-working Milan forward, brought in to combat Benfica’s Mário Coluna, caught the great playmaker, football of the individual came to an end. The foul not only checked a promising break, but broke a bone in Coluna’s foot. Without substitutes, he hobbled on, diminished, and Milan won 2-1 to lift the trophy and register the first victory for a team that prioritised the system over the individual. Modern football was born. Continue reading...

Oct 24, 2026 - Sports

Hammers humbled at home; Swansea thrashed 5-0Burnley sack manager Hayen after 4-1 loss at LincolnSouthampton announced themselves in the promotion race with a statement 3-2 win at the pre-season title favourites, West Ham. Kuryu Matsuki, James Bree and Lewis Dobbin were all on target in a chaotic first half, while Kyle Walker-Peters and Tomas Soucek replied for the Hammers.Nuno Espírito Santo’s side would have gone top with a win but instead saw their nine-match unbeaten run halted. There were thousands of empty seats by the end at the London Stadium, with those who stayed booing the Hammers off. Southampton, deducted four points at the start of the season, are now just two points behind West Ham. Continue reading...

Oct 24, 2026 - Sports

Belgian won only one of his 14 games in chargeRelegated Burnley expected to challenge for promotionBurnley have sacked Nicky Hayen after only 14 games in charge, in the wake of a 4-1 defeat at Lincoln that left the Clarets in the Championship’s relegation zone.The Belgian was appointed in the summer as the permanent successor to Scott Parker, who left in April with relegation from the Premier League inevitable. He leaves having won just one match, a 4-0 league victory at Watford on 10 October. Continue reading...

Oct 24, 2026 - Sports

Curt Cignetti nearly turned to his backup quarterback Saturday after starter Josh Hoover struggled for most of No. 6 Indiana’s 13-6 overtime win over Michigan.