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TOP STORIES

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Tottenham appoint Conte as manager after sacking Nuno

Tottenham Hotspur have named Antonio Conte as manager until the summer of 2023, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, a day after sacking Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

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Verry Elleegant storms home to win Melbourne Cup

Verry Elleegant won the A$8 million ($6 million) Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, storming home in the final straight to win by three-and-a-half lengths from local favourite Incentivise.

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Social media companies must do more to tackle online abuse, says Henry

Former France soccer player Thierry Henry slammed social media giants on Tuesday, saying they had not done enough to tackle online abuse since he quit the platforms earlier this year in protest over their lack of action to combat racism and bullying.

UPCOMING

RUGBY

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Rugby – Scotland news conference

Scotland hold a virtual news conference as they prepare to meet Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.

2 Nov 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

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Rugby-All eyes on fyhalf Smith as Eddie Jones seeks to rediscover England’s attacking verve

England coach Edie Jones has said he is already building his team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup and this November’s games against Tonga, Australia and South Africa will be the first chance he gets to put his promised more adventurous approach in motion. We look at what fans can expect at Twickenham this month – and beyond.

3 Nov 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

SOCCER

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Soccer – Champions League – Malmo FF v Chelsea

Malmo FF face Chelsea in the Champions League group stage.

2 Nov 13:45 ET / 17:45 GMT

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Soccer – Champions League – VfL Wolfsburg v FC Salzburg

VfL Wolfsburg face FC Salzburg in the Champions League group stage.

2 Nov 13:45 ET / 17:45 GMT

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Soccer Football – Brasileiro Championship – Athletico Paranaense v Flamengo

Soccer Football – Brasileiro Championship – Athletico Paranaense v Flamengo – Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, Brazil

2 Nov 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

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Soccer – Champions League – Dynamo Kyiv v Barcelona

Dynamo Kyiv face Barcelona in the Champions League group stage.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Soccer – Champions League – Sevilla v Lille

Sevilla face Lille in the Champions League Group Stage match.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Soccer – Champions League – Bayern Munich v Benfica

Bayern Munich face Benfica in the Champions League group stage.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Soccer – Champions League – Juventus v Zenit St Petersburg

Juventus face Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League group stage.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-ATT-MUN/REPORT (PIX) (TV)

Soccer – Champions League – Atalanta v Manchester United

Atalanta face Manchester United in the Champions League group stage.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-VIL-YBO/REPORT (PIX)

Soccer – Champions League – Villarreal v Young Boys

Villarreal face Young Boys in the Champions League group stage.

2 Nov 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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Soccer – MLS – Los Angeles FC v Vancouver Whitecaps FC

2021 MLS Season (Regular Season) – Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles, California

3 Nov 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT

BASKETBALL

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Basketball – NBA – Detroit Pistons v Milwaukee Bucks

2021-22 NBA Season (Regular Season) – Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan

2 Nov 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

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Basketball – NBA – Dallas Mavericks v Miami Heat

2021-22 NBA Season (Regular Season) – American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

2 Nov 19:30 ET / 23:30 GMT

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Basketball – NBA – Utah Jazz v Sacramento Kings

2021-22 NBA Season (Regular Season) – Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah

3 Nov 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

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Basketball – NBA – Phoenix Suns v New Orleans Pelicans

2021-22 NBA Season (Regular Season) – Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona

3 Nov 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

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Basketball – NBA – Los Angeles Lakers v Houston Rockets

2021-22 NBA Season (Regular Season) – Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

3 Nov 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT

ICEHOCKEY

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Hockey – NHL – Philadelphia Flyers v Arizona Coyotes

2021-22 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2 Nov 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

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Hockey – NHL – Montreal Canadiens v Detroit Red Wings

2021-22 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec

2 Nov 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

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Hockey – NHL – Toronto Maple Leafs v Vegas Golden Knights

2021-22 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario

2 Nov 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

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Hockey – NHL – Minnesota Wild v Ottawa Senators

2021-22 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota

3 Nov 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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Hockey – NHL – Winnipeg Jets v Dallas Stars

2021-22 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba

3 Nov 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT

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Hockey – NHL – Calgary Flames v Nashville Predators

2021-22 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta

3 Nov 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

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Hockey – NHL – Anaheim Ducks v New Jersey Devils

2021-22 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Honda Center, Anaheim, California

3 Nov 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

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Hockey – NHL – Vancouver Canucks v New York Rangers

2021-22 NHL Season (Regular Season) – Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia

3 Nov 22:00 ET / 02:00 GMT

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Hockey – NHL – San Jose Sharks v Buffalo Sabres

2021-22 NHL Season (Regular Season) – SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California

3 Nov 22:30 ET / 02:30 GMT

BASEBALL

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Baseball – MLB – Houston Astros v Atlanta Braves

2021 MLB Season (Postseason) – Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas

3 Nov 20:09 ET / 00:09 GMT

TENNIS

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Tennis-Inaugural Billie Jean King Cup Finals – Prague

The 2021 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will be played on indoor hard courts in Prague from Nov. 1-6. The inaugural edition of the revamped women’s team competition featuring 12 nations, formerly known as the Fed Cup, was originally scheduled to be held in Budapest, Hungary in April 2020 but was twice postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 Nov

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Tennis – ATP Masters 1000 – Paris Masters

Day three of the Paris Masters – an ATP Masters 1000 event.

3 Nov 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

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