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- 1NFL heads to Rio de Janeiro in 2026 with Ravens vs Cowboys●NFL Brazil 2026: Funk, favelas and football - what to expect as Baltimore Ravens face Dallas Cowboys in league's Rio de Janeiro debut
The NFL is set to stage its first game in Rio de Janeiro in 2026, with the Baltimore Ravens facing the Dallas Cowboys. Coverage highlights what to expect from the league's Brazilian debut, from funk music and favela culture to the growing American football fanbase in the country. It marks another step in the NFL's international expansion after previous games in São Paulo, Mexico and Europe.
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The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to meet in an NFL game played in Brazil, continuing the league's push to host regular-season games internationally. Attention is focused on why these two teams were chosen, how the game fits into the NFL's global expansion strategy, and what it means for Brazilian fans getting a rare live taste of American football.
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Coco Gauff is leading the relaunch of World Team Tennis, taking on a role as a player-owner in the revamped league. The announcement has drawn attention across the tennis world, with the young American star lending her profile to revive the mixed-team competition and giving the sport's team format new momentum.
- 4NFL plays first regular-season game in Brazil●LA NFL LLEGÓ A BRASIL 🇧🇷 Por primera vez en la historia se disputó un partido de temporada regular de la # NFL en el Est
The NFL has arrived in Brazil: for the first time in history, a regular-season game was played at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro. To mark the occasion, the Christ the Redeemer statue was lit with the NFL shield. The historic matchup is being widely celebrated as a milestone for American football's expansion into South America.
- 5Cavan Sullivan: US teenage prodigy tipped for the Premier League▼Cavan Sullivan: The 16-year-old US debutant primed for the Premier League
Cavan Sullivan, a 16-year-old American midfielder, is being tipped as one of the most promising players of his generation after breaking into professional football with Philadelphia Union. He already holds the record as the youngest debutant in Major League Soccer history and is widely expected to move to Manchester City, with observers in England and the United States watching his development closely.
- 6MLB regular season comes down to final day drama●Game 162: What's at stake on final day of MLB regular season? AL West, National League wild card up for grabs
The MLB regular season reaches its final day with division titles and playoff spots still undecided. The American League West crown and a National League wild card berth remain up for grabs, with several teams' postseason fates hinging on Game 162 results.
- 7NBA sends EuroLeague proposal for joint league as soon as next season●NBA sends Euroleague proposal with joint league possible as soon as next season
The NBA has sent a formal proposal to EuroLeague outlining the creation of a joint competition that could launch as soon as next season. The move would mark an unprecedented partnership between the American league and Europe's top club competition, reshaping the global basketball landscape. Details of the proposal, including format and participating teams, have not been disclosed, and EuroLeague has yet to respond publicly.
- 8Yankees name Schlittler to start Wild Card Game 1●Yanks set Wild Card Series rotation, with Schlittler for Game 1
The New York Yankees have set their pitching rotation for the American League Wild Card Series, with rookie Cam Schlittler named as the Game 1 starter. The decision signals how the club plans to line up its arms for the postseason opener, with the rest of the series rotation now also settled as the playoffs begin.
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The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are set to meet in an American League Wild Card Series rematch, renewing one of baseball's most storied rivalries in the postseason. Coverage centers on what fans should know ahead of the series, including storylines, key matchups and what is at stake as the two AL East rivals face off again in October.
- 10Astros control their destiny in AL West finale▼Astros control destiny in Game 162 as they battle for AL West crown
The Houston Astros head into Game 162 with their fate in their own hands in the race for the American League West title. A win in the regular-season finale would clinch the division crown, while a loss leaves their playoff seeding dependent on other results. Baseball fans are following the final-day drama closely as the pennant race comes down to the last game.
- 11MLB Sets Game Times for Red Sox-Yankees Wild Card Series▼Postseason Schedule: # MLB announces 8:00 ET/5:00 PT game time, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (if necessary) for Amer
Major League Baseball has announced the schedule for the American League Wild Card series between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. Games are set for 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday if necessary. Coverage will air on NBC and Peacock. Baseball fans are discussing the marquee matchup between the longtime rivals.
- 12Sullivan living up to the hype as America's breakout star●America's new breakout star? Sullivan living up to Premier League promise
American midfielder Quinn Sullivan is being billed as the United States' next breakout soccer star, with reports saying he is living up to the promise of a future in the Premier League. Observers point to his performances as evidence he can make the step up to English top-flight soccer, adding to excitement around the next generation of American talent.
- 13Orioles-Yankees finale canceled due to weather, will not be rescheduled●O's-Yanks finale canceled due to weather, will not be rescheduled
The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees had their series finale canceled because of weather, and the game will not be made up later this season. Fans and analysts are discussing the decision, including how the missed game fits into the schedules of two American League East rivals at a key point of the baseball calendar.
- 14Guardians clinch AL Central title and first-round bye▼Guardians clinch 7th Central title in last 11 years, secure 1st-round bye
The Cleveland Guardians have won the American League Central, their seventh division title in the last 11 years, and secured a bye through the first round of the MLB playoffs. The clinch confirms Cleveland as one of the AL's top seeds heading into the postseason, giving pitchers extra rest before the division series begins.