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Mike WiseSep 27, 2025, 10:09 PM ETCloseMike Wise is the general editor for ESPN FC Australia and New Zealand.The Premier League is renowned for delivering late drama, but Saturday’s stoppage-time antics reached new levels.According to Opta, the eight goals scored in the 90th minute (or later) in Saturday’s games were the most in a single day in the competition’s entire history.Some of the goals were heartbreaking, some were exhilarating, some were downright comical. Where did each strike rate on the drama scale? Let’s take a look…- Premier League recap: Palace shock Liverpool with late goal, United lose- Dawson: Struggling Brentford…

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The Houston Astros have failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Astros were eliminated from postseason contention on Saturday when the Tigers and Guardians claimed the final two berths on the American League bracket, snapping the fourth-longest playoff streak in Major League Baseball history. Houston’s October residence yielded two World Series championships, seven division titles and consecutive trips to at least the League Championship Series, and an unquantifiable amount of controversy. Over that stretch, the Astros bid adieu to several top executives, managers, and numerous stars (most recently outfielder Kyle Tucker and third baseman Alex Bregman).…

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Eimantas Stanionis is still a problem for the welterweight division.The former WBA champion dominated Jabulani Makhense over 10 rounds to capture a wide unanimous decision win (99-91, 100-80, 99-91) Saturday afternoon at the Zalgiris Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania.AdvertisementStanionis was fighting for the first time since losing his WBA world title to Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a unification bout this past April. It was also the former champ’s first pro fight in his native Lithuania, and he enjoyed a packed crowd for his homecoming bout.Stanionis, 31, had fought just once in the three years prior to his loss to Ennis, citing…

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Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland’s hip injury is expected to keep him out of Sunday’s game against the Raiders. Loveland was listed as questionable to play because of a hip injury he suffered in last Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the tight end will not be able to play this weekend. Loveland has three catches for 43 yards this season. The Bears have officially ruled out right tackle Darnell Wright, linebacker T.J. Edwards, and defensive lineman Grady Jarrett. Cornerback Kyler Gordon and running back D’Andre Swift were listed as questionable along with Loveland.…

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Sep 27, 2025, 07:00 PM ETIt’s an early start in Australia’s west as the UFC rolls into town. A 12 fight Fight Night card for your viewing pleasure starting at 7am local (7pm ET), and headlined by a huge Light Heavyweight match up between New Zealand’s third ranked Carlos Ulberg and seventh ranked Dominick Reyes. UFC Perth is available on ESPN and in Australia and New Zealand on ESPN on Disney+.

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AN FA Cup tie was abandoned after a goalkeeper was rushed to hospital.Quorn goalkeeper Tom Allsopp suffered a horror injury in the closing stages of the match against Enfield Town.1Enfield Town’s FA Cup tie against Quorn was abandoned after injury to Tom AllsoppCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAllsopp, 22, collided with one of his own defenders as Enfield netted their fifth goal of the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round match.It was reported that he had lost consciousness after the coming together.There was a lengthy delay in the match as the stopper was attended to by physios from both teams.After 29 minutes, the decision…

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CHICAGO — When Michael Busch strode to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday afternoon, the near-sellout crowd at Wrigley Field roared and rose to its feet, eager for a chance to witness baseball history.Quickly, those cheers turned to bedlam.The Cubs led the Cardinals 7-3 and had a runner on third with two outs. Busch, who was 4-for-4 with two home runs already, was a single shy of the cycle. But the game was not yet out of reach, and Cardinals manager Oli Marmol took no chances. He quickly raised four fingers — signaling for an intentional…

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Sep 26, 2025, 02:41 PM ETThe Portland Trail Blazers said Friday that guard Scoot Henderson suffered a left hamstring tear during an offseason workout earlier this week.Henderson is expected to return to basketball activities in one to two months, according to the team.Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, averaged 12.7 points, 5.1 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 66 games last season for Portland.

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Staying up to date on NFL injury news is of the utmost importance for fantasy football success. The article below tracks all fantasy-relevant players currently listed on their team’s injury report, and provides fantasy managers with actionable recommendations as new information rolls in.Check back for updates from Tuesday through Saturday.Advertisement Don’t forget: Check out the Rotoworld player news feed for all the latest news, notes, and transactions around the league.**UPDATED AS OF SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 2 PM ET**AFC East◆ Buffalo BillsThe Bills escaped their Week 3 win over the Dolphins without any fantasy-relevant injuries.◆ Miami DolphinsDarren Waller – TE…

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