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The All Blacks
organizationSouth Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in Rugby World Cup final in Paris. Flyhalf Handre Pollard scored all the points for a Springboks side which repeated its 1995 success over New Zealand. All Blacks were reduced to 14 men after just two minutes when Shannon Frizell was sin binned. Captain Sam Cane wasn't afforded the same mercy for his high tackle on Jesse Kriel.
Sam Cane
personSouth Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in the Rugby World Cup final. All Blacks captain Sam Cane was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel. Handre Pollard kicked all of South Africa's points to win a record fourth World Cup.
Spurs
organizationTottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. An own-goal from Joel Ward broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute. Son Heung-min steered home after Brennan Johnson’s assist. Jordan Ayew reduced the deficit in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
Mike Pence
personThe decision saves Pence from the embarrassment of failing to qualify for the third Republican primary debate. The majority of US adults view Pence negatively, with only 28% having a positive view.
Sandro Tonali
personSandro Tonali handed a 10-month betting ban by the Italian football federation. The 23-year-old will not be able to play until July 2024. Italian FA would have to extend the ban worldwide via UEFA and FIFA.
Manchester United
organizationManchester United have lost their opening two Champions League group games for the first time since 1986-87. The Glazer family will sell a minority stake in the club to Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe despite fielding full takeover bids earlier in the year. Gary Neville believes it is 'doubtful' Erik ten Hag can win the Premier League and Champions League under the current ownership model.
Sam Bankman-Fried
personSam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud, money laundering and other offenses. He is accused of diverting billions of dollars from his clients and investors. Prosecutors blame his extravagant spending on investments and donations.
House
organizationRep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected House speaker Wednesday by a party-line vote of 220 to 209. The choice of Johnson – a lesser-known conservative – ends weeks of tumult over the leadership role.
Mike Johnson
personJohnson wins House vote 220 to 209 with broad Republican support. Will fill key role that was vacant for three weeks. Trump says he thinks Johnson will be a ‘fantastic’ speaker.
Imran Khan
personImran Khan indicted on Monday in an official secrets acts case. Case relates to a diplomatic cable he allegedly touted as proof of a "conspiracy" Khan has been tangled in a slew of legal cases he says are designed to stop him from contesting polls in January.
Lewis Hamilton
personMercedes driver Lewis Hamilton finished second in the US Grand Prix. But he was disqualified for running an illegal floor on his car. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was found guilty of the same offence. Neither driver will score points for their efforts in Austin.
Charles Leclerc
personLewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified from U.S. Grand Prix. Both cars failed post-race checks on the under-floor wooden planks. Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the race at the Circuit of the Americas.
Sergio Massa
personEconomy Minister Sergio Massa won the first round of Argentina's presidential election. With 36.6% of the vote, he defeated his far-right rival Javier Milei (30%) The two will go to a run-off on 19 November.
Samantha Woll
personSamantha Woll, 40, was found stabbed to death outside her home Saturday. She led the congregation of Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue. Police have not identified a possible motive and are investigating.
Max Verstappen
personRed Bull's Max Verstappen wins U.S. Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton finishes second with McLaren's Lando Norris third. It is the Dutchman's 15th win in 18 races so far this year. Red Bull have already secured constructors' and drivers' world championships.
Mohammed Shami
personMohammed Shami takes match-winning figures of 5-54 against New Zealand. India rode on Virat Kohli's 95 to clinch their fifth win in as many matches. Daryl Mitchell top scored for New Zealand with 130 runs.
Mohamed Salah
personMohamed Salah scores twice as Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 in Merseyside derby. Salah has now scored or assisted in eight of Liverpool's last 15 league games. Ashley Young and Ibrahima Konate were sent off for Everton.
Manchester United
organizationManchester United were revealed as the most popular club side in the US by a YouGov US poll. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in pole position to purchase a 25 per cent share in Manchester United. Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away at the age of 86.
ISRO
organizationISRO had to reschedule the lift-off of its maiden TV-D1 mission from 8 am to later due to an unsuccessful first attempt. Voyager 2 is taking part in a three-day expedition over the South Pole. The test flight will demonstrate the performance of the Crew Escape system.
Liverpool
organizationManchester City end two-game losing streak with 2-1 win over Brighton. Newcastle moves above Brighton into fifth place with 4-0 win over Crystal Palace. Wolves and Brentford also earn victories. Liverpool go top of Premier League on goal difference from Tottenham.