Basketball news — October 25, 2026

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1. SportsBasketball

   Oct 25, 2026, 23:14 UTC

   

   Ural Goalkeeper Scores Winning Goal from Free Kick

   Ural goalkeeper Alexander Selikhov made headlines by scoring a goal from a direct free kick in the 87th minute against Chelyabinsk, securing a 3-1 away win for his team in the Russian First League. This remarkable feat is unprecedented among Russian goalkeepers in the RPL or the First League.

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2. PoliticsBasketballTennisOlympics

   Oct 25, 2026, 19:28 UTC

   

   Ballon d'Or 2026 Contenders Uncertain

   The 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or is expected to be highly competitive, with Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Lamine Yamal being the top contenders for the prestigious award. The ceremony will take place in London.

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3. SportsBasketball

   Oct 25, 2026, 19:27 UTC

   

   Real Madrid and Barcelona Squad Lists Revealed

   Real Madrid and Barcelona have announced their squads for the upcoming La Liga Classic match. Real Madrid's lineup includes notable players such as Karim Benzema, Vinícius Jr., and Toni Kroos. Barcelona's squad features stars like Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, and Frenkie de Jong.

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4. SportsBasketballCollege

   Oct 25, 2026, 15:14 UTC

   

   College Football Upsets: Texas Tech, Houston, Ole Miss Fall; BYU Loses Top Spot

   Week 8 saw several upsets, with Texas Tech, Houston, Ole Miss, and BYU among the ranked teams to fall. Texas Tech lost to Cincinnati, Houston to Utah, Ole Miss to Texas, and BYU to UCF in overtime. Georgia is expected to move up in the rankings following BYU's loss.

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5. SportsBasketballAmerican FootballBaseball

   Oct 25, 2026, 11:19 UTC

   

   Mourinho's Real Madrid Faces Barcelona in Crucial Clásico

   Real Madrid, coached by José Mourinho, travels to Barcelona for the highly anticipated El Clásico. Barcelona, leading La Liga, can extend their lead to 9 points with a win, while Real Madrid aims to reduce the gap and revive their title hopes. Mourinho, returning to Camp Nou, plans to maintain his team's offensive power while regaining defensive control. Barcelona, missing Jules Koundé, seeks to bounce back from their Champions League loss to PSG.

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6. SportsBasketballBoxing

   Oct 25, 2026, 04:40 UTC

   

   Brewers Win Game 1, Take Early Lead in World Series

   The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series, thanks to a strong pitching performance by Jacob Misiorowski and timely hitting. The Brewers scored twice in the first inning and added a run in the seventh, while the Rays rallied late but fell short. The series continues with Game 2 in Milwaukee.

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