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MLB World Series: How does baseball compare with other US sports?
When Brewers and Rays faced off, it marked the first World Series between two of MLB’s smallest spenders in 35 years.
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AFCON returns to 2-year cycle after CAF reverses quadrennial decision
Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will cohost the next AFCON in 2027, with subsequent tournaments in 2028, 2031 and 2033.
Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 in WNBA Finals
Atlanta Dream made sure the series went the distance with an 80-69 victory over the visiting Golden State Valkyries.
Cameron Boozer tallies first triple-double, Grizzlies remain unbeaten
Pelicans earn first victory over still-winless Kings as Hawks withstand late push to hold off Cavaliers.
Everton beat Newcastle to set up League Cup quarterfinal with Fleetwood
Holders Man City will take on Bradford City, Crystal Palace will welcome Sunderland, while Bournemouth play Liverpool.
Kenya’s 2029 World Athletics bid: A win for Africa under scrutiny
Kenya aims to turn its rich athletics heritage into a lasting legacy for the continent.
![Kipchoge Keino’s Olympic achievements helped establish Kenya as a global force in distance running, decades before Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships [Vivianne Wandera/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_6447-1791557307.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
France football chief backs Real Madrid’s Mbappe after China apology
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology to China, says French football federation chief.
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Why US Sports Owners Spend Millions on Politics
US sports team owners include some of the wealthiest people in the world and some spend millions of dollars on politics
Published On 29 Oct 2026
Manchester United’s Carrick backs Fernandes and is expected to face Chelsea
Michael Carrick will manage Man Utd at Chelsea on Saturday despite sacking rumours and says Bruno Fernandes will return.
Spanish long jumper Julieta Gallego among victims of deadly train collision
Julieta Gallego, who competed for Madrid-based AD Sprint, among those killed in train crash in Spain.
YouTube star Jake Paul makes boxing comeback with Dubai Christmas Eve bout
American Jake Paul to headline Christmas Eve boxing event in Dubai, with his opponent yet to be announced.
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