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Oct 28, 2025, 07:29 PM ETPhil Parkinson says Wrexham have to take criticism on the chin after blowing the chance to reach the Carabao Cup quarterfinals with Tuesday’s meek home defeat to Welsh rivals Cardiff.Having enjoyed three successive promotions from non-League to the Championship, the ambitious Red Dragons had the chance to reach the last eight of the competition for the first time since 1978.But a much-changed lineup fell to a deserved 2-1 loss to League One promotion hopefuls Cardiff as the south Wales side took the bragging rights in their first meeting in 21 years.- Brentford end Grimsby run…

Oct 28, 2025, 07:20 PM ETAfter two very different semifinal ties, both Spain and Germany will play for the UEFA Women’s Nations League title, where the reigning world champions will look to defend their title that they won last year.La Roja were able to easily dispose of Sweden within two legs by winning both games by an aggregate score of 5-0, whereas Germany had to sweat it out to barely scrape past last year’s runners-up France, following a 1-0 win in Düsseldorf in the first leg and a 2-2 draw in Caen to see them qualify for the final.- England-Australia:…

The upcoming US-China summit in Korea will be the first in which the People’s Republic of China holds a strategic advantage over the United States. How did Xi consolidate power internally, and what are his risks? It’s an appropriate time to reprint my essay on the topic from 30 months ago. It will be the sixth meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. A rough count shows there have been about 20 summits between China’s top leaders and American presidents since their first in 1972, between Nixon and Mao. Yet, this will be the first time…

Mikel Arteta has insisted he is not concerned that rival clubs could poach Arsenal’s teenage prodigy Max Dowman before he is old enough to sign a professional contract.The 15-year-old last week agreed a scholarship deal that will take effect when he turns 16 on Dec. 31.- Saliba, Martinelli to miss Arsenal’s cup clash- Arteta: White can still make World Cup for England- O’Hanlon: Why we already know Arsenal will win the Premier LeagueFIFA rules state players cannot sign a pro contract until they turn 17, meaning the Gunners face an anxious wait to tie down a talent who has attracted…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…Premier LeagueWest Ham United have been dealt a fresh blow after it emerged that Lucas Paqueta is keen to leave the relegation-threatened club in January – The Times. Bruno Fernandes has taken Matheus Cunha under his wing to help him realise his potential to become a Manchester United star – The Sun.EFLA US-based billionaire John McEvoy is among leading candidates to buy stricken Sheffield Wednesday – The Telegraph. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan says he is hopeful that The Owls can bounce…

Inter Miami CF midfielder Yannick Bright has signed a three-year contract extension with the club through the 2028 MLS season with an additional option year for 2029.Bright originally joined the club after signing as an MLS SuperDraft first-round selection in 2024, and has since recorded 68 appearances for Miami in all competitions.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedHe’s become a crucial part of the midfield, often partnering with Sergio Busquets under previous head coach Gerardo Martino and current manager Javier Mascherano. Bright stands as the latest to sign an extension for Miami, following the footsteps of Lionel Messi, who recently signed a three-year deal…

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sleeveless versions of the sacred undergarments worn by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints flew off the shelves on their first day available in the U.S., marking a momentous occasion for many women in the faith who say they no longer need to trade comfort to feel close to God.Social media was abuzz with pictures of long lines of mostly women waiting for their chance to get inside specialty clothing stores to try on the new items Tuesday. Enthusiasm for the new garments, worn under modest street clothes by members of…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House pressed U.S. Navy officials to launch 2,000-pound live bombs instead of dummy explosives during an elaborate military demonstration for the service’s 250th anniversary celebration that President Donald Trump attended, two people familiar with planning for the event told The Associated Press. One person familiar with the planning said White House officials insisted to Navy planners that Trump “needed to see explosions” instead of just a “big splash” during the Oct. 5 demonstration. Sailors watch a video board as during a sea power demonstration from the USS George H.W. Bush before President Donald Trump speaks…

Cardiff put themselves in the hat for the Carabao Cup quarter-finals and grabbed the Welsh bragging rights with a 2-1 win over Wrexham.In the first meeting between the two Welsh clubs since 2004, it was the League One visitors who ran out deserving winners with goals from Yousef Salech and Will Fish. Wrexham, who conceded a whopping 23 shots to their rivals, did draw level through Kieffer Moore but this was to be Cardiff’s night.Wrexham were booed at the break after Phil Parkinson’s side put in a ponderous first-half display in which Salech scored an early opener and the impressive…

The NCAA is delaying a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.The Division I Board voted Tuesday to delay the effective date of the sports betting legislative change, moving it from Nov. 1 to Nov. 22, one day after the close of a membership rescission period.A rarely used rule allows 30 days for each Division I school to vote to rescind a proposal if it is adopted by less than 75% of the Division I cabinet. The original vote to approve betting was under that threshold earlier this month.SEC Commissioner Greg…