Hockey news — September 25, 2026

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1. SportsMiddle EastHockey

   Sep 25, 2026, 20:56 UTC

   

   Belgium's Nations League Match Against Italy

   Belgium's Red Devils, under new coach Mark van Bommel, started their Nations League campaign with a match against Italy. The match was live on VTM and VTMGO. The official lineups were announced, with van Bommel starting Diego Moreira. Belgium went down 0-1 early in the match.

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2. SportsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth AmericaHockey

   Sep 25, 2026, 19:09 UTC

   

   MLB Games Disrupted by Weather; Cubs-Red Sox Series Moved to Tampa

   A powerful Nor'easter has forced changes to the MLB schedule ahead of the playoffs. The Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox were set to play a three-game series, but due to weather concerns, they will now play a doubleheader on Friday, and Saturday's game may be moved to Tampa's Tropicana Field. Both teams have clinched wild-card spots in the playoffs.

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3. SportsHockey

   Sep 25, 2026, 19:09 UTC

   

   Jets OC Frank Reich Defends Fourth Down Run

   New York Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich has defended his controversial fourth-down play call from the Week 2 loss against the Green Bay Packers. Reich stated that he was 'comfortable and confident' in his decision to run on fourth-and-1, citing analytics that favored the 'gun run' over a pass. He also mentioned that the Jets would consider throwing on fourth-and-1 in future games.

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4. SportsHockeyCricket

   Sep 25, 2026, 13:41 UTC

   

   Juventus Eyes January Loan for Manchester City's Rayan Aït-Nouri

   Juventus is set to revive its pursuit of Manchester City's left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri in the January transfer window. The Italian giants had previously shown interest in the player during the summer but were unsuccessful in their approach. However, with Aït-Nouri struggling for regular minutes at City, Juventus believes a winter exit could be on the cards. The Serie A club is reportedly considering a loan deal for the player, with a view to potentially making the move permanent in the summer.

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5. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastEarningsHockey

   Sep 25, 2026, 12:07 UTC

   

   Alcaraz Calls for End to Late-Night Matches at Grand Slams

   Carlos Alcaraz, following his record-breaking US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:33 AM, has called on tennis authorities to implement a curfew for matches at Grand Slams, preferably by 11 PM. The Spaniard, who missed several months due to injury, believes late finishes disadvantage players and fans alike. While Wimbledon has a similar rule, the US Open, French Open, and Australian Open do not.

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