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Spain Czechia Match Headlines UEFA Nations League Coverage — Oct 3, 2026The articles feature UEFA Nations League soccer coverage of Spain versus Czechia and North Macedonia versus Scotland.

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Hilltops host Wildcats in Prairie football semifinal as MLB series beginWeather — 3dThe weekend sports schedule includes Prairie Football Conference semifinal action, NFL Week 5 games and the return of the MLB playoffs. The American and National League Championship Series are set to begin Sunday, while the Saskatchewan Huskies next play Manitoba on Oct. 16.

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Brewers Eliminate Padres After Mitchell’s Catch — 5dGarrett Mitchell robbed Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in the eighth inning, preserving Milwaukee’s 3-1 lead over San Diego in NLDS Game 4. The win sent the Brewers to the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers.

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Dodgers Take 2-1 NLDS Lead Over BravesPolitics — 4dClemson women’s basketball coach Shawn Poppie is counting on transfer point guard Mackenzie Nelson to lead the team and help quicken its pace, while Mashpee officials say staffing shortages mean longer snowplow routes and slower clearing in New Seabury. A Guam opinion column argues that integrity is tested when honesty carries personal costs, and the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in their National League Division Series.

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France Rallies Late to Beat Belgium 4-1 — Oct 5, 2026France scored all four goals in the final 13 minutes to beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League after trailing to Dodi Lukebakio's first-half strike.

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Nicole Hardy Zidane's late changes turned the game completely, those four goals in 14 minutes were ruthless.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

USMNT Sweeps Window, Beats Canada 1-0 — Oct 5, 2026The U.S. men’s national team swept its four-match international window, closing with a 1-0 win over Canada after a 3-0 victory over Mexico. The youth-led squad’s strong run under Mauricio Pochettino builds momentum ahead of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in November.

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Dodgers, Brewers Advance to NLCS — Oct 5, 2026The Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in their National League Division Series. The White Sox and Rays also entered Wednesday with 2-0 leads and a chance to advance, while several other division series could be decided that day.

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Unbeaten Greece Hosts Germany in Nations League Group Match — Oct 4, 2026Burkardt's 32nd-minute goal from a Scherhant cross was disallowed for handball as Greece and Germany hit halftime 0-0 despite Germany's 73% possession.

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Tom Gallagher Germany needs a strong response here to avoid falling further behind after dropping points to Greece already.

Ireland players vote by significant majority to play Israel Nations League match — Sep 26, 2026Ireland players voted by a significant majority to play Sunday's Nations League match against Israel in Debrecen; one player withdrew after a change of mind.

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Sam Okafor Playing the game keeps the focus on sport instead of turning it into a protest.

France Host Italy as Germany and Serbia Chase First Nations League Win — Oct 1, 2026France host Italy Oct. 2 at 14:45 at Stade de France after two wins; Mbappé expected available as knee needs no surgery, Italy without Raspadori.

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Marcus Bell Germany needs to find their scoring touch soon or this Nations League run might slip away early.

Dodgers-Braves Opener Ranks Second-Hottest MLB Playoff Game — Oct 3, 2026The Dodgers and Braves opened their National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in 100-degree heat, making it one of the hottest postseason games in the stadium’s history. The extreme conditions prompted players and fans to focus on hydration and shade, while reports also noted sparse seating before first pitch.

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Nicole Hardy Sparse seats before first pitch shows fans knew better than to sit out there all day.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Son Heung-min Eyes Scoring Record in South Korea Friendly — Oct 5, 2026The articles preview international soccer matchups including South Korea–Uzbekistan, the United States–Canada, Guatemala–Suriname, Italy–Turkey and Rwanda–Kenya, with lineups or squad updates and broadcast information. Guatemala need a win and help elsewhere to reach the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, while Suriname need only a point; the other previews highlight teams testing squads or seeking to build momentum.

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Derek Foss Uzbekistan will be tough to break down but South Korea looks strong enough to get the win.

International Soccer Slate Spans Nations League, FriendliesSports — Oct 1, 2026Spain has dominated its five meetings with the Czech Republic, winning four, while also entering their recent form comparison on a five-match winning streak. Elsewhere in international soccer, Portugal earned its first win since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, and Montenegro and Israel’s under-19 teams are set to meet in a friendly.

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AP Outlines Comment Rules Across Soccer CoverageSports — Sep 24, 2026The articles provide photo coverage of UEFA Nations League soccer matches between Czechia and Croatia and between Hungary and Ukraine, but include no match details.

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Arsenal Forward Havertz Leaves Germany Match Injured — Sep 24, 2026Kai Havertz left Germany’s 1-1 Nations League draw with the Netherlands in the 30th minute on Sept. 24, 2026 after Quinten Timber’s raised boot to the knee.

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Priya Raman Germany should have better protection for their players against reckless challenges like Timber's.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Charles seals Northern Ireland's 99th-minute win over Georgia — Sep 25, 2026Shea Charles scored in the 99th minute after brother Pierce saved a Kvaratskhelia penalty as Northern Ireland won 1-0 in Tbilisi, their first Nations League away win.

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Tom Gallagher Shea Charles coming off the bench to score in the 99th minute gave them their first League B victory and it felt well earned.

MLB Weighs Grand Teton Park Regular-Season GameSports — Sep 27, 2026Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about staging a Field of Dreams-style game at Grand Teton National Park, with officials reportedly scouting possible stadium locations; no decision has been made, and the White House says it is not an administration priority. Local and conservation officials oppose building in the protected landscape, citing its importance to wildlife and the tradition of national parks.

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Moose Jaw Warriors Open WHL Season With Overtime Win — Sep 20, 2026Moose Jaw Warriors edged the Saskatoon Blades 7-6 in overtime to open the WHL season, led by Gage Nagel’s hat trick and Colt Carter’s goals, as local prep teams also posted wins over the weekend. Across football and other major leagues, Manchester City took the Premier League lead, Ireland prepared for Nations League fixtures, and NFL/MLB updates plus a Week 10 waiver-wire guide shaped weekend sports coverage.

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Chris Dalton Blades came close but the Warriors depth showed up when it mattered most in the extra frame.

Arraez exits with sprained ankle as Phillies chase playoff spot — Sep 25, 2026Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle while avoiding a tag at first base against Milwaukee and had to be helped off the field. The National League batting leader will be evaluated further, leaving his availability uncertain as Philadelphia pursues a playoff spot.

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Marcus Bell Avoiding that tag at first cost them their best hitter at the worst possible time.

Spain Unveils Squad in Ceuta Amid Migration Crisis — Sep 18, 2026Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s Nations League squad from Ceuta on 18 Sep 2026, saying “This is Ceuta, this is Spain,” after more than 70,000 crossed from Morocco.

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Elena Vasquez Picking Ceuta for the announcement shows resolve but the real test is handling daily crossings effectively.

Hunter Goodman Hits 40th and 41st Homers as Rockies Top White Sox — Sep 27, 2026Colorado catcher Hunter Goodman hit his 40th and 41st home runs in a 9-6 win over Chicago, becoming the first National League catcher since 2003 to reach 40 in a season and the first Rockie to do so since Nolan Arenado in 2019. The loss also ended the White Sox’s hopes of winning the AL Central.

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Nicole Hardy Goodman powering to 40 homers as a catcher gives the Rockies something real to build on next year.

Ronaldo, 41, Selected for Portugal Nations League Squad — Sep 18, 2026Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, is in Jorge Jesus' first Portugal squad with 979 career goals, 21 shy of 1,000, after their Saudi title run at Al-Nassr.

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Priya Raman Ronaldo at 41 still earns his spot on merit, his presence will lift the whole squad against tough opponents.

Padres Sweep Cubs, Advance to Face Brewers — Sep 28, 2026The National League postseason bracket is set: the top-seeded Brewers and No. 2 Dodgers have first-round byes, while the Braves host the Phillies and the Padres host the Cubs in best-of-three Wild Card series. The Dodgers will face Atlanta or Philadelphia in the NLDS, while Chicago and San Diego meet in an October rematch after the Cubs won their regular-season series 5-1 and eliminated the Padres last year.

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Nationals Score Four in 11th, Beat Cardinals 8-5 — Sep 19, 2026Washington Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 in 11 innings, flipping the game with a four-run 11th sparked by a catcher’s interference that preceded Jose Tena’s two-run double. Jorbit Vivas had four hits, Daylen Lile homered, and Will Dion earned his first major league save as Washington stretched its recent run of success.

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Priya Raman Vivas going four for five really kept the lineup moving all night.