James O'Brien 
Altrincham took a surprising 2-1 lead over League One side Notts County in the FA Cup first round thanks to a close‑range finish by Lewis Banks. The goal gave the National League club a strong advantage early in the knockout tie.
Burton Albion comfortably advanced in the FA Cup, beating non‑league side AFC Rushden & Diamonds 4‑0 in the first‑round tie. The victory eliminates any upset fears and sends the League One club into the second round of the competition.
Kyren Wilson captured his 12th ranking title by beating John Higgins 10-8 in the International Championship final held in China. Higgins, at 51, was aiming to become the oldest ranking event winner but Wilson secured the victory with a decisive 61 break in the final frame.
Madison Keys, who missed qualifying for this year’s WTA Finals, shared her prediction that world No.1 Elena Rybakina will defend her title in Indian Wells. Keys also highlighted Mirra Andreeva as a dark horse, while former champion Martina Navratilova echoed the Rybakina pick.
Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel, 16, has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to move to Real Madrid after walking out of United and training in Spain. He told Marca his ambition is to win the Ballon d’Or, and United would be due compensation if he leaves.
Leicester City, the League One side and 2021 champions, held off a potential upset by beating non‑league Oxford City 4‑2 in the first round of the FA Cup. The victory at the MGroup Stadium secured their place in the competition’s second round.
Coventry City were defeated 3-1 by Everton in a Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Head coach Frank Lampard expressed frustration, claiming three major refereeing decisions went against his team.
League Two side Bristol Rovers ended a six‑match winless streak by defeating League One opponents Cambridge United 2‑0 at the Memorial Stadium. The victory secured Rovers a place in the second round of the FA Cup.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson has been absent from the New England Patriots’ recent games after being hospitalized for a series of unexplained neurological symptoms. The 24‑year‑old was placed on the injury report with an illness and is expected to miss the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.
The Jacksonville Jaguars opened NFL week nine with a convincing 33-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The win gave the Ravens their fourth straight defeat, highlighting Jacksonville’s strong performance this season.