Rodgers was accused of being ‘toxic’ and ‘divisive’ by Celtic chief Dermot Desmond in an explosive response to his resignation, which leaves an unlikely challenger in pole position for the Scottish title

The 73-year-old will take charge on an interim basis alongside former player Shaun Maloney following Brendan Rodgers’ sudden departure

Former Celtic star Chris Sutton has revealed who he thinks would be a “smart appointment” as the club’s new manager after the shock resignation of Brendan Rodgers.

Hearts have opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premiership, with O’Neill taking interim charge following the departure of Brendan Rodgers

In a a stunning statement, principal shareholder Dermot Desmond accused Rodgers of ‘false’ statements, ‘self-preservation’ tactics and ‘misleading’ behaviour that contributed to a ‘toxic atmosphere’

Rodgers’ second stint at Celtic Park ends in resignation with the club eight points adrift of top spot

Vinicius stormed down the tunnel following his substitution before re-emerging at full-time to confront the Barcelona players

Sheffield Wednesday’s joint administrator has said there are already “four or five” viable potential buyers

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Turkey’s football federation will launch disciplinary action after 371 referees were found to have betting accounts

A £450m summer recruitment drive appears to have left Arne Slot’s side less equipped than before to solve their issues

Liverpool have lost four Premier League games in a row

The Belgian is likely to be out for around three to four months

Chelsea were passive in their 2-1 defeat by Sunderland at Stamford Bridge, and Moises Caicedo’s isolated efforts in midfield were most alarming of all

Aaron Ramsey’s move to Mexico has become a nightmare off the field

Everton 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Two headed goals by the flying Dutchman helped his side become the first visiting team to win in the Merseyside club's new stadium

Wolves fought back to make it a level game before the break but conceded a late goal

The Gunners are six points clear at the top of the Premier League

Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace: Eze fired home from another Gunners set-piece with a sumptuous half-volley

Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest: Goals from Marcus Tavernier and Junior Kroupi spoiled the Forest manager’s first domestic match in charge

Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City: Matty Cash got the only goal of the game in the first half

Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace: Gunners go four points clear at the top of the table as Eberechi Eze scores first Premier League goal against former club

Xabi Alonso’s side claimed a crucial three points to extend their lead at the top of La Liga

The 34-year-old has fought back into the first team after being relegated to the back of the queue - and has made himself the integral cog in the Man United machine

United’s expensive forward line looks to finally be clicking as Ruben Amorim’s side recorded three back-to-back league wins for the first time

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Brentford 3-2 Liverpool: Goals from Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade and Igor Thiago inflicted a fourth straight loss on Arne Slot’s increasingly rattled Reds

The Lionesses paid the price for a slow start as they fell to a defeat in their first match since the Euro 2025 final

Simon Hooper picked up an injury and was replaced by Tim Robinson, who awarded Brentford a penalty

Manchester United 4-2 Brighton: There are finally signs of what Amorim is trying to do as Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha emerge as leaders in a new-look attack

A serious injury to Wes Fogden led the match to be abandoned in the first half

Brentford 3-2 Liverpool: The champions fell to a fourth defeat in a row and are now behind Manchester United in the table

Read the latest odds and tips as Pep Guardiola’s side look to keep up the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League

Newcastle 2-1 Fulham: Magpies skipper Guimaraes extended the Cottagers’ losing streak to four games with his 90th-minute strike

Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland: Chemsdine Talbi struck in stoppage time to send the away fans wild at Stamford Bridge

Wales 1-2 Australia: Fishlock’s 166th and final international ended in defeat for Wales

Alonso grew visibly frustrated when reporters repreatedly pressed him on Yamal’s comments

Raphinha joins a host of high-profile absentees including Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski, Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Brighton are looking to become the first team in Premier League history to win four consecutive matches at Old Trafford

England 1-2 Brazil: The Lionesses were beaten by the the champions of South American in their first match since the Euros final

England face Brazil in Manchester as part of their ‘Homecoming’ series following July’s Euros triumph

Florida State facing mounting $100M decision after Virginia, Miami, Stanford, Pitt blunders originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Florida State Seminoles started their season with a massive win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. After a 3-0 start, everything seemed to be trending in the right direction until their first loss of the year on the road against Virginia. That defeat marked the beginning of a disastrous stretch of games.

“For the second time this year, Mike Norvell and Florida State football were at the center of it — though on the opposite end. The No. 8-ranked Seminoles, ahead of a massive Week 6 game against No. 6-ranked Miami, went on the road to Virginia for a Friday night game and left with their first blemish on the season,” USA Today’s Zac Al-Khateeb wrote.

Since that loss, Florida State hasn’t been playing well at all. Following their most recent game on Saturday, the Seminoles have now dropped four straight. Head coach Mike Norvell gave what felt like a last plea during his press conference.

“I'm pouring everything I have into this university with every bit of the work, the focus, the absolute edge and urgency to get this better," Norvell said. "And at the end of the day, it's about the on-the-field results, and we've come up short and we've not done it.”

With this being the second consecutive season of disappointing play, Florida State may be forced to make a difficult decision. What began as a promising season has quickly unraveled, and it’s becoming increasingly likely that the Seminoles could move on from Norvell. If that happens, the buyout and hiring costs are expected to total in the six-figure range.

“Sources tell Pete Nakos momentum continues to build from Florida State decision makers to move on from Mike Norvell. The all-in cost to fire Norvell/his staff and make the next hire is in the $100M range,” On3 posted.

That would be a massive price for Florida State, making their next coaching hire crucial. If they miss on the next head coach, it could cost the program even more in the long run.

The Seminoles are deeply disappointed after such a strong start. Norvell is walking on thin ice, and he knows his career at Florida State may be nearing its end. This situation could get ugly in Tallahassee very soon.

Former Everton and Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe is in hospital after suffering a stroke last week.

The 38-year-old was admitted to hospital on Friday and is receiving ‘good care’.

The news shared by FC de Rebellen, an agency that represents former footballers.

Their statement reads: "Last Friday, Royston Drenthe suffered a stroke. Drenthe is currently receiving good care and is in good hands. The team and those involved hope for a speedy recovery."

An ex-Netherlands international, Drenthe began his playing career with Feyenoord before moving to Real Madrid in 2007, winning the La Liga title a year later.

Everyone at Everton wishes Royston Drenthe a full and speedy return to full health after reports he’s been taken to hospital. 💙 pic.twitter.com/CK7kXKs8uW

— Everton (@Everton) October 19, 2025

He went on loan to Everton in 2011-12 and had spells at other clubs included Reading and Sheffield Wednesday.

Everton wished him a speedy return to full health and posted on X: "Everyone at Everton wishes Royston Drenthe a full and speedy return to full health after reports he's been taken to hospital."

Meanwhile Reading added: “Everyone at Reading Football Club wishes former Royal Royston Drenthe a speedy recovery after he was taken ill on Friday. Get well soon Royston.”

Feyenoord posted a photo of Drenthe with the caption: “On behalf of all of Feyenoord: we are thinking of you and wish you all strength and power.”

SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – This week was by far the most to choose from. But let’s start with number 5. 

5. Some Pink on the Rink action where, after a nice turnover, Dallas Vieau would shake and bake, send it to Max Anderson, who would put it in the oven! Nice goal for the muskies!

4. Out at Dordt on Saturday, Isaac Kacmaryns would dive to intercept this tipped pass from Mount Marty. Excellent play by the linebacker.

3. Our third spot goes to another diving interception. This time, it’s Northwestern College’s Jordan Carter grabbing his second pick of the game from Chevalier.

2. A little bit of volleyball. But this top play goes to the whole Western Christian squad as they not only get it back over the net on a dive, then defend the quick spike, but also get the point after the strong rally.

1. The number one play has to go to the blocked PAT by Kylar Fritz, which helped seal Northwestern’s huge upset win over Morningside on Saturday, winning 14-13.

Thats our top 5 plays.

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