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Storm damage forces Scottish football fixture postponement

A Scottish fifth-tier football match has been postponed after severe storms toppled trees at the venue, with one tree damaging the perimeter fence and hanging over the pitch. Safety checks are underway.

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Carrick to Lead Man Utd Against Chelsea Despite Poor Start

Michael Carrick retains his position as Manchester United manager for the Chelsea match this weekend, despite the club's difficult start to the season with just one win in eight Premier League games.

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Vikings hold unbeaten record as Chiefs, Eagles stumble in NFL week seven

The Minnesota Vikings remain the NFL's only unbeaten team at 6-0 after week seven, while the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers suffered defeats. The Philadelphia Eagles continued their collapse with a fifth consecutive loss, while the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos delivered impress...

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Test Your Football Knowledge With Three Daily Quizzes

BBC Sport presents three daily football quizzes: identify mystery players with minimal clues, answer five questions in five minutes, and solve a challenging brainteaser. Test your knowledge and enable notifications for new challenges.

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Jay-Z Set to Headline Super Bowl LXI Half-Time Performance

Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl LXI half-time show on 14 February near Los Angeles, marking his first time taking the stage at the championship game despite producing the event since 2019.

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Ballon d'Or Winner Accidentally Revealed Hours Before London Ceremony

Harry Kane and other Ballon d'Or contenders were accidentally named as winners when the award's website prematurely published nominee profiles hours before the London ceremony.

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Kane Ends England's 25-Year Ballon d'Or Drought with Record-Breaking Season

Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001, ending a 25-year wait. The Bayern Munich striker scored 61 goals in 51 club matches last season, the most any Bayern player has ever achieved.

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Putellas Wins Record-Equalling Third Ballon d'Or Feminin

Alexia Putellas wins her third Ballon d'Or Feminin, equalling Aitana Bonmati's record and extending Spain's six-year dominance of the award. The Barcelona legend, now at London City Lionesses, scored 21 goals and created 89 chances in 2025-26.

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Donovan Signs Long-Term Celtic Deal as O'Neill Backs Young Full-Back for Stardom

Colby Donovan has signed a new Celtic contract until 2031, with manager Martin O'Neill backing the 20-year-old full-back for a major future. The defender has made 15 starts this season while covering for the injured Alistair Johnston.

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England U15 abandon World Cup match after racism allegation

England abandoned their U-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland after an allegation of racism in the final minute, with the team leading 4-1. Fifa is investigating the incident.

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Olid, Cuthbert and Weir shortlisted for Scottish Women's Football Awards

Eva Olid, Erin Cuthbert and Caroline Weir are among nominees for the Scottish Women's Football Awards 2026, with winners announced at Hampden Park on 28 November.

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Penicuik rallies volunteers to clear storm debris ahead of Clyde Scottish Cup clash

Penicuik Athletic mobilises 30 volunteers to clear storm debris from Montgomery Park ahead of their Scottish Cup second-round tie with Clyde on Tuesday 27 October 2026, though recent postponement notices suggest the match may not proceed as scheduled.

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