Overview

• Philippine disaster authorities confirmed 68 deaths from the magnitude‑6.9 earthquake off northern Cebu and announced the completion of search operations.
• Japan Rugby named its autumn test camp squad with Michael Leitch returning after missing the Pacific Nations Cup, with training to start Oct. 6 in Miyazaki and Beppu.
• Adidas Japan unveiled the 2026 World Cup official match ball, Trionda, featuring a red design inspired by the flags of host nations Canada, Mexico and the United States.
• Chicago advanced to the National League Division Series as Seiya Suzuki hit a double against the Padres, who were eliminated with Yu Darvish allowing two runs.
• Feyenoord lost 0–2 at home to Aston Villa in the Europa League group stage, with Japan’s Ayase Ueda and Tsuyoshi Watanabe playing the full match.