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Michael Olise scored a late solo goal to give France a 1-0 away win over Belgium in the Nations League. The Bayern Munich winger ran from inside his own half before finishing the winner, a strike widely praised for its individual quality. The result gives France the edge in the Nations League fixture and gives Belgium fresh questions about conceding late at home.

The New York Times has published updated polling on the 2026 gubernatorial races, offering an early look at how candidates are positioning in key state contests. The latest numbers give voters and political observers a first measure of candidate strength, though most races remain more than a year away and few campaigns are fully underway.

New electoral surveys released in Brazil show a tight presidential race days before the vote. A Meio/Ideia poll puts Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro technically tied in both rounds, while Futura gives Flávio 49% to Lula's 43.5% in a second round. Outlets are also comparing current numbers with polls from the final week of the 2022 election between Lula and Jair Bolsonaro.

ESPN Jeopardy! has been renewed for a second season on Hulu and Disney+. The sports-themed quiz show will change its format for the new season, pivoting away from celebrity contestants toward everyday sports fans competing on sports trivia. The renewal signals continued investment by ESPN and Disney in crossover programming that blends classic game show formats with sports content across the Disney streaming platforms.

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has addressed reports linking him with Real Madrid and Manchester City, calling them 'one of the best clubs in the world' while giving little away about his future. The Argentina international's comments have prompted discussion among Liverpool supporters about whether he could be tempted away from Anfield.

Women's college tennis has begun its new season by entering two demanding tournaments right away, giving the team an early test against strong competition. The opening stretch is being framed as a challenging start that will show where the squad stands before the rest of the schedule unfolds.

Rwanda defeated Sudan 3-0 in an AFCON 2027 qualifier played at Kigali Pele Stadium. The full-time result gives Rwanda a strong result in the qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Sudan, by contrast, left the Rwandan capital empty-handed after a heavy defeat away from home. Fans and local media are sharing reactions to the scoreline and what it means for both teams' qualification hopes.

Nottingham Forest are preparing to move away from the club's long-standing commitment to giving opportunities to academy-developed players, according to reporting by The New York Times. The piece argues the club will not preserve its proud record of homegrown talent purely for the sake of tradition, signalling a shift in recruitment and first-team policy as Forest continue to reshape their squad.

The European Union is preparing to give candidate countries partial access to the Single Market before full membership. Under the plan, championed by Ursula von der Leyen, the economic benefits could be withdrawn if a country backslides on democracy or shares sensitive technology with unfriendly governments. Supporters see it as a way to reward reform in enlargement countries; critics worry about leverage being used selectively.

Jordan Harrison is stepping away from basketball, leaving the Portland Fire. No further details about her reasons or plans have been made available, and the announcement gives no timeline for a possible return.

A pitch on Shark Tank US has drawn wide attention after an entrepreneur declined to surrender control of his company, pushing back against offers from the show's investors. The clip is being shared widely through Shark Tank Global's channels, with viewers debating whether he made the right call protecting his business or walked away from a valuable deal.

The Tennessee Titans are set to travel to Baltimore for an NFL matchup against the Ravens. The fixture gives fans a preview of what to expect: Tennessee's offense against a strong Baltimore defense, with the Ravens protecting home field. Attention is on how the Titans handle the hostile road environment and whether they can keep pace in a tough away game.

Forbes examines the growing number of women stepping away from careers in private equity to launch their own businesses. The piece argues their experience in deal-making, capital allocation and portfolio management gives them a distinctive edge as founders, and highlights lessons others can draw from how they transition from finance to entrepreneurship.

The European Union is preparing to give candidate countries partial access to its single market before they formally join. Under the plan, economic benefits would be conditional and could be withdrawn if a country backslides on democratic standards or shares sensitive technology with unfriendly governments. The proposal ties market rewards directly to rule-of-law progress, reinforcing the EU's approach of making accession benefits gradual and reversible.

Rostock Seawolves travel to Hamburg to face the Veolia Towers in a Bundesliga basketball matchup between two neighbouring northern clubs sitting eleventh and twelfth in the table. The game is billed as a 'northern duel of the disappointed', with Rostock looking to make amends for their earlier cup defeat against Hamburg and both sides desperate for a win to climb away from the bottom of the standings.

Hotel group Hilton has declared 2027 the year travellers give up on the idea of the perfect trip. The company frames the shift as a move away from meticulously planned, flawless holidays towards more flexible, realistic expectations of travel. The announcement is drawing attention within the travel industry as an early signal of changing consumer attitudes.

Sri Lanka Cricket has issued a media release setting out upcoming fixtures and the schedule for its national teams. The announcement gives fans and media the confirmed dates and opponents for the coming international calendar. Supporters are checking the details to plan around the team's next matches, with interest centring on home and away series listed by the board.

T-Mobile is running a promotion that lets customers get an Apple iPhone for free, with details on how to claim the offer circulating in coverage of the deal. Such promotions typically come with conditions like new lines, trade-ins, or installment plans, so shoppers are advised to check the fine print before signing up.

The Samford Bulldogs are traveling to Cullowhee, North Carolina, to face Western Carolina in a two-game conference series. The matchup gives both Southern Conference programs a chance to gain ground in the league standings, with Samford looking to pick up road wins away from home.

Columbia University Athletics has published its Lions road schedule for October 1 to 6, listing the away fixtures its teams will play during the first week of October. The roundup gives fans times and venues for upcoming games as Columbia's squads travel to face opponents away from home in New York.