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Reports list Liverpool among the clubs interested in signing Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England right-back's future has been one of the most discussed storylines of the transfer window, with several top European sides credited with interest. No agreement has been announced, and details on timing or terms remain unconfirmed.

Premier League clubs are hosting major stadium concerts by acts such as Oasis and Beyonce, turning grounds into year-round revenue sources. The New York Times examines how much money clubs actually make from hiring out their stadiums for live music, with big tours bringing in millions in hire fees, catering and hospitality on top of matchday income.

The San Diego Padres have clinched the No. 4 seed in the National League playoffs, securing home-field advantage for the Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs. The best-of-three series will be played at Petco Park, with fans and analysts already debating pitching matchups and how the Cubs' lineup matches up with San Diego's bullpen in the postseason opener.

The Chicago Cubs are bound for San Diego to face the Padres in a National League Wild Card rematch. Attention is focusing on a marquee matchup between Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and Padres ace pitched against him, with fans and media highlighting the individual duel as a key storyline of the postseason series.

Besiktas, Partizan and Hapoel are all dealing with personnel problems at the start of the EuroLeague season. Besiktas lost 94-96 to Valencia in their first game back, while two American stars are being restricted to limited minutes as the clubs manage their short-handed rosters. The injuries are already affecting early-season results and rotation plans.

The International Review of the Red Cross has published issue No. 932 examining mental health and armed conflict. It states there is substantial evidence that armed conflict raises the prevalence of mental health conditions, with long-lasting consequences for individuals, families and communities. Humanitarian and health observers are drawing attention to the findings as the wider toll of war on civilians gains renewed focus.

The Chicago Cubs have locked in a National League wild card matchup against the San Diego Padres, and with their playoff seeding settled, they will treat the final regular-season game as preparation for the series. The club is expected to use Game 162 to fine-tune rotations and lineups before the postseason begins.

Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida will host a Sunday game between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox, according to MLB. The unusual neutral-site matchup has drawn attention from baseball fans curious about scheduling. Further details about why the venue was chosen were not provided.