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Nov 10, 2026 - Sports

Sport has long been regarded as great unifier but there is evidence that this era of hyper-partisanship may change thatOver the weekend, President Trump floated his latest wild idea: that the man behind the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Power Slap, the ethically dubious “sport” where competitors take turns smacking each other with an open palm, could be his new White House press secretary.Trump’s post on Truth Social was about as subtle as a slap to the face. He Trump wanted the UFC chief executive, Dana White, whom he hailed as a “violent Fighter and Warrior”, to take the job. And for six of his fighters to join him “to defend us against the Lunatic Left”. But it also carried a certain logic. The UFC is Maga’s sport of choice. Why couldn’t it also be its praetorian guard? Continue reading...

Nov 10, 2026 - Sports

‘We weren’t aware anything was taken on the field’CA: no ‘compelling reason’ to establish new inquiryAustralia bowler Mitchell Starc has denied claims made in Usman Khawaja’s new book that more than the three players suspended for ball tampering had knowledge of the sandpaper plan in South Africa.Starc became the first of the bowling group who played in the 2018 Cape Town Test to speak out following the publication of Khawaja’s book on Tuesday. Continue reading...

Nov 10, 2026 - Sports

Who is football’s most legendary No 9? Has there ever been a legendary No 28? And why exactly does Mario Balotelli love wearing No 45 so much? Here’s our list and the stories behind itThe relationship between players and numbers is a long-established one filled with memories and fascinating as well as fun stories behind them. With that in mind, the Guardian has had a go at deciding which male player is best associated with each squad number, from 1-50. Various factors were taken into consideration, including how long a player wore/has worn that number, what they achieved/have achieved in it, why they decided to wear it in the first place and, in some cases, how distinctly it has become associated with them in death. The below list is highly subjective and ultimately a bit of fun, but don’t let that stop you being shocked and furious in equal measure.*** Continue reading...

Nov 10, 2026 - Sports

Buffalo Bills 23-6 Minnesota VikingsWentz has three turnovers starting for injured MurrayBuffalo have matched their best start since 1993Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass with 44 seconds left before half-time, James Cook rushed 31 times for 107 yards and a late score, and the Buffalo Bills beat hosts Minnesota 23-6 on Monday night, sending the Vikings deeper into their unrelenting offensive slump.Linebackers Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams had interceptions and Tyler Bass made four field goals to stretch his franchise-record streak to 25 straight as the Bills (7-1) matched their best eight-game start since 1993. That season ended with their last of four straight Super Bowl losses. Continue reading...

Nov 10, 2026 - Sports

Caroline Harvey scores three as unbeaten USA cruiseHilary Knight extends worlds record to 70 goalsCanada thrash hosts Denmark 10-0 to stay perfectCaroline Harvey scored a hat trick as defending champions the United States routed Austria 11-1 at the women’s ice hockey world championship on Monday.Canada followed suit by thrashing hosts Denmark 10-0 to maintain their own perfect record. Continue reading...