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What happened today: 2026-10-17

Saturday, 17 October 2026

Here are the biggest stories of the day, ranked by how widely they were reported. 24 stories from 2 outlets.

The day's biggest stories

'I'm telling you the truth' - Carrick insists Martinez situation resolved

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick insists he is telling the truth when he says the club have moved on from Lisandro Martinez's post-match outburst earlier this week.

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Gloucester claim thrilling draw against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux

Will Trenholm’s brace was not enough to help Gloucester pull off a stunning upset against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux, as they were forced to settle for a 36-36 draw after a dramatic contest.

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Dubois and Wardley both career heaviest for heavyweight title rematch

Britons Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both weigh in at their career-heaviest for Saturday's heavyweight world-title rematch in London.

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'We just fell short': What Dodgers' failed three-peat bid means for their future

The Dodgers' October came to a screeching halt with a sweep at the hands of the Brewers. What's next in Los Angeles?

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'44 years of heartbreak, 44 years of believing': Inside the night the Brewers punched their World Series ticket

After dethroning the Dodgers, Milwaukee is celebrating its first Fall Classic berth since 1982 -- with its captain to thank for setting the tone.

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Titans CEO apologizes to fans, believes Saleh, GM can turn it around

Titans CEO Burke Nihill said the organization believes that coach Robert Saleh and GM Mike Borgonzi are "ultimately going to get this team out of the woods."

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Eagles' beat-up backfield loses Barkley, Shipley; Smith likely to return

Eagles RB Saquon Barkley has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers with a hamstring injury, but it appears WR DeVonta Smith will return.

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Packers RB Jacobs eligible to return next week amid ongoing probe

Packers RB Josh Jacobs will be removed from the commissioner exempt list Monday, the league announced, making him eligible to practice and play next week.

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Dream's Reese won't 'shy away' from big stage of WNBA Finals

Dream forward Angel Reese is embracing her first trip to the WNBA Finals with open arms, saying she's not about to "shy away from the moment" against the Valkyries.

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🎤 Steve Lacy delights crowd with viral 'LeBron, LeBron, LeBron' cover of 'Oh Yeah?'

Lacy sang a few bars from the viral cover of his hit song "Oh Yeah?" at a concert in Camden, New Jersey, on Thursday night.

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Hurts' health bigger than football, as teammates, Sirianni detail QB concern

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni declined to offer much detail about Jalen Hurts' health, instead focusing on his connection with the quarterback.

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Broncos' Cooper removed from exempt list, could still face league discipline

Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was removed from the commissioner exempt list Friday, meaning he's available to play in Week 7. Cooper, who was arrested twice in a seven-day span in June on domestic violence charges, has been on the list since Aug. 30.

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Cardinals 'do what's right,' rule RB Love (ankle) out vs. Rams

The Cardinals say they're doing "what's right" for RB Jeremiyah Love by ruling the prized rookie out for Sunday's game against the Rams due to his injured left ankle.

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Arteta: Arsenal will take new team photo including Saliba

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will take a new team photograph including William Saliba after the defender's surprise absence from the one published this week.

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As Hearts test looms is O'Neill right to be 'delighted' by Benfica defeat?

Martin O'Neill wants Celtic to take the positives from a 4-1 defeat to Benfica when they host Hearts on Sunday - live on Sky Sports.

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Burnley’s winless run at home to pass one-year mark after Wolves fightback

Burnley's run without a home league win will continue beyond the one-year mark after the Clarets were beaten 2-1 by Wolves at Turf Moor.

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United States GP: UK schedule as F1 returns to COTA

Following an extended stint across Asia, Formula 1 heads to America for the United States Grand Prix at the iconic Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

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Lions forward Andrews dies suddenly ahead of match in France

Lions player Hyron Andrews has died suddenly in France, where the team were preparing for a Champions Cup fixture.

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Why Henderson-Caicedo axis is the midfield solution for Chelsea after James blow

"They give presence." Xabi Alonso sat up a little more in his press conference seat and pointed to his chest. "They give stability."

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Papers: Liverpool set to raid Aston Villa for Manzambi

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

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WNBA Defensive Player of the Year! Angel Reese's biggest playoff plays!

Take a look at some of Angel Reese's best plays this season, as the Atlanta Dream take on the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA finals.

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The All Blacks' Haka explained - plus rugby's other rituals

One of the most intriguing and anticipated moments in the sport of rugby union: the sight of New Zealand's All Blacks performing their world-famous haka as the opposition stands before them.

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'One of the best weeks of my life' - Kartal feeling fresh ahead of Wuhan semi-finals

British star Sonay Kartal says she is due a couple of new tattoos after enjoying "one of the best weeks" of her life by reaching the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.

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Britain's Kartal upsets Svitolina to storm into Wuhan Open semi-finals

Britain's Sonay Kartal has stormed into the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open - a WTA 1000 event - in just her third tournament back from injury.

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