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City Of Troy faces 'ultimate test' in Breeders' Cup
Derby winner City Of Troy is ready for an audacious attempt to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic in the United States on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Galaxy dominate Rapids in MLS Cup Round 1
Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a MLS Cup first-round sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 victory on Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
The Most Intriguing Horses Racing in the Breeders’ Cup
Our expert looks beyond the favorites to horses that might spice up vertical exotics for Saturday’s event.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
Wimbledon get the better of MK Dons in FA Cup
Goals from Matty Stevens and Omar Bugiel either side of half-time sealed a comfortable FA Cup first-round victory for AFC Wimbledon at MK Dons.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Wrexham dumped from FA Cup with shock loss
Wrexham have been eliminated from the English FA Cup in the first round, losing 1-0 away at lower-league Harrogate Town on Sunday.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Cup fightback needs to be 'reference game' for Rangers - Clement
Under-pressure Rangers manager Philippe Clement says the fightback to beat Motherwell and reach the Scottish League Cup final needs to be a "reference game" for his team this season.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
90-1 shot Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup by nose
The Australian-bred horse triumphed over a field which included a record four female jockeys.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference
Betting odds and futures for every team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, its conference and its division.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Celtic to host Rangers in SWPL Cup semi-finals
Holders Rangers will take on Celtic in the SWPL Cup semi-finals, with Hibernian facing Aberdeen in the other last-four tie.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Rory: Ryder Cup pay would 'change the dynamic'
Rory McIlroy and other Europeans this week scoffed at the idea of compensation for participation in the Ryder Cup, saying they remain delighted to participate in the event merely for what European ...Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
Jokic (personal) out for Denver's NBA Cup opener
Nikola Jokic will miss the Nuggets' NBA Cup game at the Pelicans for personal reasons.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Boulter powers GB into BJK Cup quarter-finals
Katie Boulter cruises past Germany's Laura Siegemund with a straight-sets win to put Great Britain into the Billie Jean King Cup quarter-finals in Malaga.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Italy into BJK Cup final with win over Poland
Jasmine Paolini's Italy reach their second successive Billie Jean King Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Iga Swiatek's Poland.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Nadal's career over after Spain's Davis Cup defeat
Rafael Nadal's illustrious career is over after his Spain team were beaten by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.Top stories - BBC News - 11 hours ago -
Rafa's career ends: More than I believed possible
Rafael Nadal's incredible tennis career came to an end Tuesday as Spain lost its Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Netherlands.Sports - ESPN - 4 hours ago -
NBA Cup updates: Celtics beat Cavs; Lakers rookie hits MJ shrug?
Tuesday's NBA Cup action saw the Cavs' 15-game winning streak snapped, the Spurs surprising the Thunder and a Lakers rookie make his presence felt.Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago -
Last full-size Kmart in continental U.S. closes
On Sunday, the last full-size Kmart in the continental United States closed. The retail chain first opened in 1899 and officially changed its name to Kmart Corporation in the 1970s. By the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Trump’s closing message: From cows to genitalia
Donald Trump has been making increasingly bizarre statements, such as calling Kamala Harris "retarded" and "a s--- vice president," and has been making false claims about climate change and ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Harris, Trump locked in close Nevada race: Poll
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race in the key battleground state of Nevada, according to the latest survey from AARP. Trump leads Harris by 1 point, 47 ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters
Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Trump has a closing argument. He's not sticking to it.
Donald Trump's campaign is focused on immigration, inflation and foreign policy. The candidate himself is throwing more personal punches at Kamala Harris.Politics - NBC News - October 24 -
Democrats lean into abortion with closing pitch to voters
Democrats are stepping up their warnings over abortion and reproductive rights in the home stretch of the election, hoping that an issue that has been a galvanizing one for the party can pull them ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Drivers face severe delays after lorry fire
The M5 in Somerset has reopened after an earlier lorry fire closed all lanes.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapseTop stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Trump at MSG: A Closing Carnival of Grievances and Racism
The inflammatory rally was a capstone for an increasingly aggrieved campaign for Donald Trump, whose rhetoric has grown darker and more menacing.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia
Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdownBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Harris' closing argument: 'Turn the page and start writing the next chapter'
Vice President Kamala Harris is making her final case for her bid for the presidency on Washington, D.C.'s Ellipse on Tuesday.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
Harris warns of ‘more chaos’ under Trump and vows ‘different path’
Democrat evokes January 6 Capitol riot to depict Republican rival as extremist in primetime speechWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories
Plus, why you should never cross a crow.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29