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Marc Scott Cutler, 59, died on August 17, 2025, in Raleigh, NC. Obituaries posted by Bryan Lee Funeral Home and Echovita share limited details, reflecting modern online remembrance.
Alexander Isak returns after a three‑month boycott, but Sweden lose 2‑0 to Kosovo in a World Cup qualifier, leaving their hopes hanging.
Austria faces Romania in a high‑stakes World Cup qualifier at Bucharest's National Arena on Oct 12, 2025. Winner edges toward the 2026 World Cup; odds, streaming info, and expert analysis inside.
Andorra beat San Marino 2-0 in a friendly at Estadi Nacional d'Andorra, with goals from Albert Rosas and Marc Pujol, extending their unbeaten head‑to‑head record.
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture launches a multilingual digital platform to connect agri‑tech startups, investors and farms, aiming to boost productivity and sustainability across the nation.
WAEC and JAMB faced major technical glitches in August 2025, delaying results for over a million students and sparking calls for reforms.
A rabies‑positive bat was confirmed in Regina's Glencairn neighbourhood on Oct. 6, prompting health alerts and expert advice on preventing exposure.
Wayne Rooney urges Liverpool leaders van Dijk and Alisson to curb Mohamed Salah’s work‑ethic after a 2‑1 loss to Chelsea, sparking debate over the Egyptian star’s defensive role.
Napoli rallied from a 1‑0 deficit to beat Genoa 2‑1 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with Anguissa equalising and Højlund scoring the winner, reclaiming Serie A's top spot.
AS Monaco beat OGC Nice 2-1 at the Allianz Riviera, ending a poor record there and booking a Coupe de la Ligue semi‑final spot.
PSV staged a 99th‑minute comeback to beat Feyenoord 3‑2, cutting Ajax's league lead to one point and reshaping the Eredivisie title fight.
Victor Boniface's 68th‑minute strike gives Union SG a 1‑0 win over Club Brugge, reviving their Belgian title hopes and clinching a Champions League play‑off spot.
