Author: rivalryedition

With every passing week, the number of undefeated teams in college football shrinks. By the end of the regular season, perhaps less than a handful will have an empty loss column. In the meantime, though, optimism abounds for the eight programs that have yet to taste defeat through nine weeks of action.Unsurprisingly, multiple preseason favorites to compete for College Football Playoff berths boast perfect records. Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Florida State and Washington headline the squads firmly in contention for a national championship. Additionally, three Group of Five programs are 8-0 entering the final month of the campaign: Air Force,…

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MLB

PHOENIX — When he takes the mound Monday night to start Game 3 of the World Series, Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will be doing it on the same field where he made his big league debut in 2008. Scherzer was 23 years old then, and the prize of Arizona’s farm system. It seems a lifetime ago. And in many ways, it was, given all Scherzer has accomplished since. But the fact those accomplishments occurred in a number of uniforms — none of them belonging to the D-backs — is still a sore spot with Arizona fans. But the pitcher the D-backs…

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Despite losing the World Cup final New Zealand’s Ardie Savea was named World Rugby’s men’s player of the yearNew Zealand number eight Ardie Savea was named men’s player of the year at the World Rugby Awards on Sunday.The 30-year-old beat Ireland’s Bundee Aki, France’s Antoine Dupont and South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth to the prize.Savea scored three tries at the Rugby World Cup as the All Blacks reached their first final since 2015, losing 12-11 to South Africa in Saturday’s tense showpiece in Paris.”To stand out is based off the foundations of the team,” Savea said.”A massive thank you to [coach]…

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The Men’s 2023 ODI World Cup is now building towards the final on November 19. Each morning we will round up the latest action and news from the event and bring you the insights from our reporters on the ground.Top Story: Shami and Bumrah demolish England to make it six out of six for IndiaIndia 229 (Rohit 87, Suryakumar 49, Willey 3-45) beat England 129 (Shami 4-22, Bumrah 3-22) by 100 runsMohammed Shami ripped the heart out of England as India defended a modest total in Lucknow to maintain their unbeaten World Cup run and condemn their opponents’ campaign even…

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The Ligue 1 game between Marseille and Lyon scheduled for Sunday night was postponed after the visiting team’s bus was attacked, leaving manager Fabio Grosso with a facial injury.Le Parisien report Lyon’s bus was damaged extensively as stones were thrown at the vehicle while it was en route to Stade Orange Velodrome. Videos circulating on social media show gaping holes in the windows, while Grosso has been pictured sporting a heavy bandage around his head.The game was due to kick off at 19:45 GMT but the postponement was made official a few minutes before that time.Lyon’s team bus was attacked…

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EPL

According to Mirror, Arsenal have reignited their interest in signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi under the recommendation of manager Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard was on the radar of the London giants last winter, but he was reluctant to leave Sociedad as he wanted to help them qualify and play in the Champions League. He has managed to fulfil both of those wishes with the La Liga outfit and Mirror claim that Arsenal are prepared to make a fresh move for his signature. Zubimendi is protected by a £53 million release clause in his contract. Possible winter deal Zubimendi was…

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MMA

Mayra Bueno Silva saw the biggest win of her MMA career vanish in a decision she feels was unfair, but she remains confident that her next fight will still be for the UFC bantamweight championship. Bueno Silva submitted former UFC champion Holly Holm with a ninja choke in July, however that win was overturned to a no-contest after news broke that she tested positive for ritalinic acid in a pre-fight drug test, a medicine taken for treatment of ADHD. Bueno Silva’s suspension for the failed drug test ends Nov. 29. “I take that medication for a long time and USADA…

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