Barring setbacks, Bucs QB Mayfield expected to start vs. Panthers

Baker Mayfield expects to return from a thumb injury, barring any setbacks, and play when the Buccaneers face the Panthers on Sunday.

October 22, 20262 min read

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US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, dies aged 93

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How a UConn influence is helping fuel the Valkyries in WNBA Finals

Four former UConn champions — Gabby Williams, Tiffany Hayes, Kiah Stokes and Kaitlyn Chen — are fueling Golden State's bid to rally from 2-1 down in the WNBA Finals against Atlanta.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

'Pardon the Interruption' turns 25: A look back at what makes it work

ESPN's 'Pardon the Interruption' turns 25: how Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon's debate show became a sports television institution.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Lockerbie bombing accused loses bid to have case thrown out

A US judge has ruled that Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi's trial over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing should go ahead, rejecting his claim that he was illegally rendered from Libya into American custody.

October 22, 20261 min read

Entertainment

US actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Picket Fences, Mash and Alien, dies aged 93

Tom Skerritt, the Alien, Top Gun and Picket Fences star, has died at 93 of natural causes, his family told the BBC.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Epstein, Iran and ‘drain the swamp’: Have Republicans shifted before vote?

Al Jazeera examines how Trump's backpedalling on Epstein files, the Iran war and 'drain the swamp' is pushing some Republicans to quietly distance themselves before the midterms.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Man, 61, charged with murder after 'stabbed' woman dies following crash

Clifford Foster has been charged with the murder of Eleanor Barnfield, who died after police were called to a crash.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit

Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables

Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Michael Carrick carrying on but senior Man Utd figures concerned by poor performances

Manchester United have begun identifying possible replacements for head coach Michael Carrick, even as he is expected to take charge for Sunday's Premier League match against Bournemouth, BBC Sport reports.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Soccer's main characters after UCL Matchday 3: Kane, Van Dijk, El Clasico

Champions League Matchday 3 delivered 74 goals and five perfect records. Bill Connelly's ESPN rundown names the five main characters: Harry Kane, Vitinha, Virgil van Dijk, Sasa Kalajdzic and El Clasico itself.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Who's to blame for Man United mess: Carrick, the players ... Ratcliffe?

Mark Ogden's ESPN analysis apportions blame for Manchester United's worst start in 40 years: the Glazers take 50%, Sir Jim Ratcliffe 20%, the players 15%, senior executives 10%, and head coach Michael Carrick just 5%.

October 22, 20261 min read

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Steelers fan event at Bastille bar canceled amid civil unrest in Paris

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL have canceled a weekend fan event at a bar in Paris's Bastille district over security concerns, though Sunday's Steelers-Saints game at Stade de France will go ahead as planned.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Benzinger, member of Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, dies at 63

Todd Benzinger, who caught the final out of the Reds' 1990 World Series title, has died at 63. Cincinnati announced his death on Thursday.

October 22, 20261 min read

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Two steps too many: Refs confirm LaMelo traveled en route to 3-point make

NBA referees confirmed LaMelo Ball took four steps before a second-quarter 3-pointer in Minnesota's 131-106 win at Miami — and his brother Lonzo agreed.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

White evangelical support for Trump slips but still strong as midterms near

A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds white evangelical support for Donald Trump has slipped since January 2025 but still outpaces every other demographic group as the US midterms approach.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

EU Hands Top Human Rights Award to ICC, Weeks After Trump Vowed to Dismantle It

The European Union has awarded the International Criminal Court its top human rights prize, two weeks after President Donald Trump vowed to dismantle the court through fresh US sanctions.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Bills Safety Gardner-Johnson Loses Appeal as One-Game Spitting Suspension Stands

Buffalo Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's one-game suspension for spitting at Raiders players has been upheld by appeals hearing officer Jordy Nelson. He will miss the Bills' Week 8 game against the Ravens.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Civil Servant Who Juggled Five Jobs Says He 'Wasn't Thinking Straight', Court Hears

Kashim Chowdhury, 55, told a jury he was "in a panic" when he took on overlapping public-sector jobs that left him contracted to work 183 hours a week. He denies nine counts of fraud.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Bruno Fernandes' Home Burgled While Man Utd Captain Was in Italy for Champions League Tie

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his Cheshire home burgled while he was in Italy for the club's Champions League match against Como. His family were not inside at the time.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Fahnbulleh Insists She Backs Home Secretary's Migration Reforms After Dodging Question

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says she 'fully supports' Shabana Mahmood's immigration reforms after repeatedly declining to answer in a TV interview.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Iran Claims Seven Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz, Warns US of Wider Response

Iran claimed seven oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz and warned US bases could be targeted; Washington dismissed the claims as fabricated.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Trump Accuses LeBron James of Disrespecting US National Anthem

Donald Trump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the US national anthem, sharing a clip of the 76ers forward moving during the anthem and demanding an apology.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Mike Locksley 'at Peace' After Maryland Firing, Eyes NFL or College OC Role

Mike Locksley says he is 'at peace' after being dismissed as Maryland's head coach, telling ESPN he doesn't expect another college head-coaching job but is open to NFL work or an offensive coordinator role at a 'championship' school.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Looksmaxxing Influencer Clavicular Pleads Not Guilty Over Alleged Rape of Teenager

Braden Peters, the 20-year-old 'looksmaxxing' influencer known as Clavicular, has pleaded not guilty to a felony rape charge over an alleged 2025 assault on a 17-year-old girl; he says the encounter was consensual.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Bruno Fernandes Keeps Man Utd Captaincy After Carrick Row as Rooney Slams 'Selfish' Squad

Bruno Fernandes will keep the Manchester United captaincy with no punishment for his criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions League loss to Como, as Wayne Rooney tears into United's 'selfish' squad.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

FIFA announces USA to host first Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

FIFA has chosen the United States to stage the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in 2028, with 19 of the world's top clubs competing from January 5 to 30.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns public

The defence secretary warned the public and businesses needed to think about how they would cope with natural disasters and cyber attacks.

October 22, 20261 min read

Technology

Meta strikes deal to stop Mark Zuckerberg leaving California over billionaire tax

The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government?

Analysts say Israel can batter Iran’s military but lacks a credible path to toppling Tehran’s government without a ground campaign — and US backing for another offensive remains uncertain.

October 22, 20262 min read

World

Rising costs and tight budgets strain Americans ahead of midterm elections

Rising prices are outpacing US wages and underemployment stays high as the 2026 midterms approach, with voters ranking the cost of living their top concern.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Watt lands new deal as full-time CBS lead analyst replacement for Romo

J.J. Watt will be the full-time lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, filling the role previously held by Tony Romo.

October 22, 20261 min read

Entertainment

Caroline Flack's brother 'never recovered' from her death, inquest hears

Paul Flack, 55, died at his Norwich home in June; an inquest heard he "never recovered" from the death of his sister, former Love Island host Caroline Flack.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Ilhan Omar home raid, Haines attack: Inside rise in violence on officials

A pre-dawn federal raid forced Ilhan Omar out of her Washington home, and a vehicle attack cost Australian MP Helen Haines both her legs — the latest signs of a global rise in violence against public officials, analysts say.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

FIFA’s Infantino made to wait on Asian support as chief coy at AFC session

Asia's 47 votes could decide Gianni Infantino's bid for a fourth term as FIFA president, but AFC chief Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa declined to take sides at the confederation's Tokyo session.

October 22, 20262 min read

Sports

WNBA's greatest players of all time: Ranking the 30 best in 30-season history

ESPN's 23-voter panel has ranked the 30 greatest WNBA players of all time, with A'ja Wilson taking the top spot ahead of Diana Taurasi and Maya Moore.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Snubs, underrated players and future greats

ESPN breaks down who missed its all-time WNBA top-30 list — from Penny Taylor to DeWanna Bonner — and which young stars could crack a future ranking.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Ilhan Omar says 'bizarre' pre-dawn raid on her home is forcing her to move out

Ilhan Omar says a pre-dawn federal search of her Washington home, during which agents seized phones and notebooks, has forced her to move out over safety fears.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Maradona doctor was made ‘scapegoat’ for his death, Argentinian court told

Defence lawyers told an Argentinian court that Diego Maradona's doctor Leopoldo Luque is being made a 'scapegoat', as prosecutors seek a 12-year prison sentence over the football legend's 2020 death.

October 22, 20262 min read

Sports

Can Week 8 up the ante again with more upsets and drama?

After a chaotic Week 7 — Auburn stunned Georgia, Alabama fell again, Texas kept spiraling — David Hale previews a Week 8 slate that could bring even more mayhem.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Wetzel: It's now or never for Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning

Weeks after Texas sat at No. 1, Arch Manning is fighting for his job and Steve Sarkisian is fighting for his season. ESPN's Dan Wetzel says it is now or never.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

The untold story of a Texas judge, his fraternity brothers and Colorado's lost playbook

A Texas judge and his fraternity brothers found Colorado's playbook in a Boulder hotel bar — then watched the scripted plays come true.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Why Warriors-Lakers was the quiet end of an incredible NBA era

The Lakers thrashed the Warriors on NBA opening night as the league turned the page on the LeBron-Curry era — with Luka Doncic taking center stage in Los Angeles.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Trial hears Tommy Robinson hired private detectives

Tommy Robinson told a court he hired private detectives to find two Daily Mail journalists, as he denies harassment charges at Southwark Crown Court.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Harry Brook's double century breaks record for highest-ever England one-day score

Harry Brook smashed 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi — the first double century by an England batter in a one-day international.

October 22, 20261 min read

Technology

How did AI discover the internet's massive cyber-security risk?

Governments and cyber agencies are racing to contain a flaw in internet technology found by AI, after PHP rushed out patches for vulnerabilities that lurked for years.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Iran reveals ‘offensive’ doctrine, US issues alert: Is war imminent?

Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns renewed US attacks could trigger strikes on American-linked bases, as Washington orders nonessential diplomats out of Saudi Arabia.

October 22, 20262 min read

World

At least four dead after storm brings flooding to southern France

The deaths include two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône region.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Katie Price's ex not guilty of raping girl, 13

Kieran Hayler had denied rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with a child at his trial.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

US ambassador to Turkiye: Rethinking US role in the Middle East

Tom Barrack says Washington's relationship with the Middle East needs to change from one of control to one of support.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk

Until now, the virus was considered non-transferable to humans, making the patient the first documented human case.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Trump praises man who punched protester at rally in South Carolina

US President Donald Trump praised a man who punched a protester at a midterm election rally held in South Carolina.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Is Neha Bora, India’s new red star, Modi’s real Gen Z threat?

Firebrand student leader has become face of the youth protest movement taking on Modi's Hindu majoritarian government.

October 22, 20262 min read

World

Two storms in two days as Austen and Boelo target UK

Storm Austen brings 80mph gusts to the UK on Friday, followed by Storm Boelo sweeping across the country on Saturday.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Retired decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m

A retired decorator from Woking has become a millionaire after his Pokémon card collection, stored in an attic for 15 years, sold at Ewbank's for £1.56m.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

MI5 spied on Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show

Newly released files show Britain's MI5 monitored NHS founder Aneurin Bevan for more than two decades, from the 1930s until 15 years after his death.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

From Detroit to San Antonio: Results, highlights from NBA opening day tripleheader

Detroit pulled off the NBA's biggest opening-day comeback, Philadelphia spoiled the Knicks' banner night, and Oklahoma City avenged its conference finals loss in San Antonio as the 2026-27 season tipped off with a tripleheader.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Bill Clinton quotes Quran and condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric

Former US President Bill Clinton quoted the Quran during a speech in Florida condemning discrimination against Muslims.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Panthers' Tkachuk embraces boos, scores in acrimonious return to Ottawa

Brady Tkachuk scored Florida's only goal in a 5-1 loss to Ottawa in his first game back since last spring's acrimonious trade — and smiled through a night of relentless boos.

October 22, 20261 min read

Technology

Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch

Australia is proposing an off switch for recommendation algorithms under its Digital Duty of Care bill, letting social media users see only the accounts they follow.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Source: Eagles' Sirianni among 3 coaches fined $250K for conduct toward refs

The NFL fined Eagles coach Nick Sirianni $250,000 for conduct toward officials, with Mike Vrabel and Aaron Glenn hit with matching fines — but the penalties are temporarily on hold pending good behavior.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Angel Reese shines again as Dream down Valkyries to lead WNBA Finals

Atlanta's Reese has become the only woman in history to record consecutive double-doubles in three WNBA Finals games.

October 22, 20262 min read

World

Can Russia broker a new US-Iran deal?

Russia’s nuclear expertise, close ties with Tehran and negotiation experience could give Moscow an edge as a mediator.

October 22, 20262 min read

Sports

Kanter Freedom denied entry to Game 3 of WNBA Finals after refusing suite

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was denied entry to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals after refusing to watch from a private suite arranged for him over his personal safety concerns.

October 22, 20262 min read

Sports

Giannis says new-look Heat 'got to trust each other more' after blowout loss

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Miami debut, but the new-look Heat fell 131-106 to the Timberwolves on opening night — and the star says the team has to trust each other more.

October 22, 20261 min read

Technology

Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule

Just Eat has apologised and paused its trial of AI-generated menu images after the software produced bizarre dishes — including bacon and eggs floating in cola — that were ridiculed online.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Self says KU fans crossed line aiming profanity at ex-Jayhawks star Bidunga

Louisville star Flory Bidunga shrugged off profanity-laced chants from the Kansas student section in his return to Allen Fieldhouse, while Jayhawks coach Bill Self said the vitriol crossed a line.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Fighting rages in Yemen’s Taiz as UN warns nearly 260,000 now displaced

Yemen's government forces launched hundreds of strikes on Houthi locations, a spokesperson says.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Reese's latest double-double fuels Game 3 rout as Dream take 2-1 Finals lead

Angel Reese posted her second straight 20-point, 10-rebound game as the Atlanta Dream routed the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 WNBA Finals lead.

October 22, 20261 min read

Technology

Trump's green card curbs test Indian tech workers' American dream

The US has frozen green card applications from eight major tech firms, leaving Indian IT workers — the largest group of H-1B visa holders — facing deep uncertainty about their future in America.

October 22, 20262 min read

World

‘Facebook’s wrongdoing’: Why has Meta been fined $25bn in New Mexico?

The tech giant has been accused of misleading users regarding data privacy linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Emotional Haliburton leads Pacers' gritty win in long-awaited return from Achilles tear

Tyrese Haliburton broke into tears of joy in his long-awaited return from a torn Achilles, scoring 23 points with 12 assists to lead the Pacers to a 123-120 season-opening win over the Pelicans.

October 22, 20261 min read

Technology

UK working to identify exposure after global cyber-security warning

The UK is working to identify any exposure in its online services after a global warning over serious PHP security flaws affecting millions of websites.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Some New Yorkers hail ban on horse-drawn carriages, but drivers fear for incomes

As councillors prepare to banish the vehicles, views in Central Park are divided over the 160-year-old tradition.

October 22, 20262 min read

Sports

Warriors rookie Lendeborg says he 'lost all respect' for Luka after testy matchup

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he 'lost all respect' for Lakers star Luka Doncic after a testy opening-night matchup in Los Angeles, criticizing the way Doncic begs for foul calls.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Legendary video game studio BioWare closed after 31 years

The influential studio that made Mass Effect and Dragon Age announces it is closing its doors.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

New punishments for criminals who skip sentence will 'rebalance power', aunt of murder victim says

Judges will be given new powers to impose tougher prison punishments on offenders who refuse to face their victims' families during sentencing.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Israeli elections: Is it just right wing versus right?

With Benjamin Netanyahu's main challengers sharing much of his right-wing platform, Al Jazeera asks whether Israel's 27 October election is simply 'right wing versus right'.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Russian strikes hit Kyiv after Witkoff meets Putin

Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least one person and wounded 22, including four children, hours after US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' about controversial Ohio attack ad

Vice President JD Vance said he was "a little bit disgusted" by Republican criticism of a Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother calling her a liar.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI

Barclays is cutting about 5,000 jobs this year — 5% of its global workforce — as it leans further into artificial intelligence, capping a three-year cost-cutting programme.

October 22, 20261 min read

World

The real reasons there are so few young politicians in the US

Hal Rogers, 88, is seeking another term in Congress — one example of why American politics skews old. A BBC analysis looks at the money, voter demographics and party structures keeping young candidates out, and the few breaking through.

October 22, 20261 min read

Sports

Sixers rally in LeBron's debut, spoiling Knicks' championship celebration

The Philadelphia 76ers rallied past the New York Knicks 106-100 on opening night, spoiling the champions' ring ceremony at Madison Square Garden as LeBron James began his record 24th NBA season.

October 21, 20261 min read

Technology

Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites

Google says it has resolved a cloud outage that disrupted services for UK banks, businesses and the courts after a power problem at one of its data centres.

October 21, 20261 min read

Technology

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit

A US judge has dismissed the lawsuit brought by Ann Altman against her brother, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, after she failed to attend an independent medical examination three times.

October 21, 20261 min read

World

Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered

Elon Musk says Tesla and SpaceX are actively considering a merger, with special committees at both companies examining a possible deal.

October 21, 20261 min read

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Trump Says It May Be Time for Someone Other Than Zelenskyy to Negotiate for Ukraine

With the November 3 midterms days away and his approval rating at a record low, President Trump publicly questioned whether Ukraine's president is the right man to end the war — a remark that landed in Kyiv like a thunderclap.

October 20, 20261 min read

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World

Alberta Votes to Stay: Referendum Delivers a Landslide Verdict for Canada

Early projections show more than three in four voters chose to remain part of Canada, dealing a heavy blow to the province's separatist movement — though its leaders insist the fight is not over.

October 20, 20261 min read

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World

UK Warns Construction Firms: Bid on E1 Settlement Tenders and Face Sanctions

Britain's foreign secretary has told companies they risk legal and reputational damage — and now sanctions — if they help build the controversial E1 project between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim.

October 20, 20261 min read

Palestinians gathering to receive humanitarian food aid in Gaza

World

UN Food Agency Cuts Gaza Aid by a Third as Winter Approaches

A funding shortfall has forced the World Food Programme to cut its Gaza assistance by about a third — halving rations and dropping half a million people from support — just as colder weather closes in on families already living on the edge.

October 20, 20261 min read

An Apple MacBook Pro laptop, half open, showing its keyboard and screen

Technology

Apple's 'Pro and Tell' Event Is Next Week — and a Touchscreen MacBook Is the Star Rumor

Apple is expected to unveil its first MacBook with a touchscreen alongside a new iPad mini, in what could be the Mac's biggest design shake-up in years.

October 20, 20261 min read

Passengers inside the terminal of Dubai International Airport

Technology

Dubai Airport Is Testing Self-Driving Wheelchairs That Take You Straight to Your Gate

Passengers with disabilities could soon ride from check-in to departure gate in an autonomous wheelchair — no pushing, no waiting for assistance staff.

October 20, 20261 min read

Pakistan's cricket team lined up on the field before a match

Sports

Pakistan vs England: Rawalpindi Braces for a Series-Defining Second Clash

The series moves to Rawalpindi with everything to play for, as Pakistan look to make home conditions count against an England side that rarely takes a backward step.

October 20, 20261 min read

Portrait of Christiane Amanpour, CNN's chief international anchor

Entertainment

Christiane Amanpour to Leave CNN After 43 Years — the End of an Era in TV News

She reported from the world's war zones for four decades and became the face of international journalism for a generation. Now television's most recognizable correspondent is signing off.

October 20, 20261 min read

A petrol station attendant standing by the fuel pumps

Lifestyle

Relief at the Pump: Pakistan Cuts Petrol and Diesel Prices Again

Another fortnightly cut in fuel prices is putting a little breathing room back into household budgets — from Karachi commuters to Lahore's delivery riders.

October 20, 20261 min read

Cristiano Ronaldo in a Portugal shirt during an international match

Sports

Ronaldo Handed 30-Day Ban After Walking Out on Portugal Camp, Reports Say

The superstar's latest rift with the national team has exploded into a month-long ban — and even the federation president is now publicly urging him to patch things up with the coach.

October 19, 20261 min read