France win UEFA Nations League with 2–1 victory over Spain
France defeated Spain 2–1 in the final at San Siro, Milan, to claim their first UEFA Nations League title in the tournament's second edition.
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Saudi-backed consortium completes Newcastle United takeover
A Saudi-led consortium, funded by the Public Investment Fund, completed the purchase of Newcastle United for £300 million after resolving ownership disputes and passing the Premier League's owners' and directors' test.
Tom Brady defeats Patriots in return to Foxborough
Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 19-17 victory over the New England Patriots in his first return to Foxborough since leaving the team. He surpassed Drew Brees as the NFL's all-time leading passer and became the fourth quarterback to defeat all 32 teams.
Melbourne Demons win the 2021 AFL premiership against the Western Bulldogs, winning 140–66.
The Melbourne Demons win the 2021 AFL premiership against the Western Bulldogs, winning 140–66. They also end their 57-year premiership drought, last winning the premiership in the 1964 VFL Grand Final.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccine for Winter Olympics athletes
The United States will require athletes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics.
FIFA sanctions the Hungarian Football Federation with a US$216,000 fine and orders the Hungarian national team to play their next two World Cup qualification home…
FIFA sanctions the Hungarian Football Federation with a US$216,000 fine and orders the Hungarian national team to play their next two World Cup qualification home matches behind closed doors, following incidents of racist behavior among their fans during a match against England on September 2.
Conor McKenna, who set up one of Tyrone's goals, becomes the fourth former AFL player with an All-Ireland medal
Conor McKenna, who set up one of Tyrone's goals, becomes the fourth former AFL player with an All-Ireland medal.
IOC suspends North Korea from 2022 Winter Olympics over Tokyo absence
The International Olympic Committee suspended North Korea from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due to its failure to send a delegation to the Tokyo Summer Games, with the suspension lasting until the end of 2022.