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# ソフトバンクホークスの近藤、クライマックスシリーズ（CS）欠場へ 小久保監督「間に合わないと想定」
リーグ2連覇を果たしているソフトバンクホークスは、10月8日に本拠地のみずほペイペイドームで全体練習を再開しました。
54歳の誕生日を迎えた小久保裕紀監督は、外野手・近藤健介のクライマックスシリーズ（CS）欠場を見込んでいることを明かし、「間に合わないと想定している」とコメントしています。
近藤選手の欠場はチームにとって痛手ですが、チームはリーグ優勝に向けて準備を進めています。
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### 野球日本代表にソフトバンクホークス3選手選出
また、野球日本代表にはソフトバンクホークスから3選手が選出されており、11月15日、16日に韓国と対戦する予定です。
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*この記事は有料会員限定となっております。7日間無料トライアル、1日37円で読み放題。年払いプランもご用意しています。*
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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1409134/
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) —
A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content has become the center of a heated debate on free speech and censorship.
The controversy began when several parents raised concerns about certain titles available to young readers, leading to widespread discussions in the community and local media coverage.
Supporters of the director argue that removing books from library shelves infringes on intellectual freedom, while opponents believe some materials are inappropriate for children.
As the debate continues, the incident highlights broader national conversations about the role of libraries, parental control, and access to information in public spaces.
https://wtop.com/education/2025/10/wyoming-library-director-fired-amid-book-dispute-wins-700000-settlement/
President Trump announced that Israel would begin pulling back troops in the first phase of the agreement.
This development has raised hopes that the two-year war in Gaza may be nearing its end.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10/08/world/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire
The PlayStation Store continues to offer some of the best deals on PS4 and PS5 video games, and right now, there’s a fantastic offer on a popular first-person shooter from one of the most beloved pop culture franchises of all time: Star Wars Battlefront 2.
### How to Get Star Wars Battlefront 2 for Cheap
Developed by Dice and published by Electronic Arts, *Star Wars Battlefront 2* is currently available for just $4.99 on the PlayStation Store. This represents a 75% discount from its typical price of $19.99. PS4 and PS5 players looking to take advantage of this limited-time deal should act fast, as the offer ends on October 23 at 2:59 a.m. ET.
### About Star Wars Battlefront 2
Experience thrilling battles across iconic Star Wars locations:
– Rush through waves of enemies on Starkiller Base wielding the power of your lightsaber.
– Storm the jungle canopy of a hidden Rebel base on Yavin 4 with your fellow troopers, providing heavy firepower from AT-STs.
– Lead your X-wing squadron in an attack on a massive First Order Star Destroyer in space.
– Rise as a new Star Wars hero, Iden, an elite Imperial special forces soldier, and immerse yourself in an emotional and gripping single-player story that spans thirty years.
### Reception and Player Base
When *Star Wars Battlefront 2* was originally released in 2017, it received mixed reviews. According to review aggregator Metacritic, it holds an average score of 68 based on 62 critic reviews. Our review gave it a 7 out of 10.
However, the game initially faced backlash from players due to the infamous loot box controversy, which negatively impacted its reputation at launch. Despite this, *Star Wars Battlefront 2* has experienced a resurgence recently, reaching an all-time peak player count of over 35,000.
If you’re a fan of Star Wars or first-person shooters, this deal is definitely worth checking out before it ends!
https://www.comingsoon.net/games/news/2040329-star-wars-battlefront-2-ps-store-deal
**Bhopal’s Intelligent Traffic Management System Issues Thousands of E-Challans, but Fine Payments Remain Low**
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) in Bhopal continues to monitor traffic violations closely and issue e-challans regularly. However, despite the high number of fines being generated, the majority of offenders have yet to pay their dues.
According to data from the city traffic police, from January to September this year, a total of 1,54,500 e-challans were issued for various traffic violations, including red light jumping, not wearing helmets, over-speeding, and triple riding. Unfortunately, only 13,398 violators have cleared their fines so far.
Out of a total penalty amounting to Rs 5,33,02,100, just Rs 50,13,600 has been collected. This leaves approximately Rs 4.82 crore pending from 1,41,102 offenders.
### Most Common Violations
The data highlights that riding without a helmet remains the most frequent violation recorded by ITMS cameras. Red signal jumping is the second most common offense. Over-speeding, although a major cause of road accidents, accounts for comparatively fewer challans. Of the 3,759 over-speeding challans issued, only 760 fines have been paid.
Similarly, many two-wheelers carrying three riders have been fined, yet payment compliance in these cases also remains poor.
### Monthly Trends
When viewed month-wise, July saw the highest number of e-challans at 24,881. However, by the end of September, this number had dropped sharply to 7,179. In May, the total challans issued were 10,475.
### Enforcement vs. Compliance
Additional DCP (Traffic), Basant Kumar Kaul, acknowledged that while ITMS has been effective in identifying violators and issuing fines efficiently, ensuring payment recovery remains a challenge. He emphasized that the primary goal of e-challans is not just to collect fines but to promote responsible driving habits among citizens.
### Violation Breakdown
– Not wearing helmet: 1,29,137 challans
– Red light jumping: 16,898 challans
– Triple riding: 4,706 challans
– Over-speeding: 3,759 challans
**[Story by Farhan Ahmed Siddiqui]**
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-news-traffic-fine-pile-up-e-challans-worth-over-5-crore-issued-only-50-lakh-paid-so-far
Email: irammas@eurohoops.net
Date: 13 (2006)
Competition: Stoiximan GBL
Game Time: 5:00 – 40:00
Score Progression:
– 21-21
– 39-45
– 63-58
– 83-83
Final Score: 93-95
Event: COREtec Dome Basketball Champions League (BCL)
Upcoming Matches:
– 14/10 at 20:00 (Record: 1-0)
– 15/10 at 21:30 (Record: 0-1)
https://www.eurohoops.net/el/fiba-champions-league-el/1877906/karditsa-egrapse-istoria-stin-ostandi/
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Our Lady of Good Shepherd, Andheri showcased excellent teamwork as they secured a convincing 5-1 victory over St. Paul’s ‘A’, Dadar in the first round of the 45th Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana Rink Football Tournament 2025. The match, played under floodlights at the WCG tennis courts on Tuesday night, saw striker Clinton D’Souza in impressive scoring form, netting two goals to lead his team to a dominant win.
Joining D’Souza on the scoresheet were Farhan Khan, Asif Khan, and Kamran K., each contributing one goal to complete a facile victory for Our Lady of Good Shepherd. Sherwin Franco scored the lone consolation goal for St. Paul’s.
In the opening match of the evening, St. Joseph’s ‘B’, Mira Road caused an upset by defeating Immaculate Conception ‘A’, Borivali 2-1 to book their place in the second round. Strikers Dhanesh Shetty and Pankaj Mishra were on target for Mira Road, while Sujit Verma scored the only goal for Borivali.
**First Round Results:**
– St. Joseph’s ‘B’, Mira Road 2 (Dhanesh Shetty, Pankaj Mishra)
beat Immaculate Conception ‘A’, Borivali 1 (Sujit Verma)
– St. Francis Xavier, Vile Parle 4 (Anant Gadekar 2, Densten Chettiar, Clarence D’Souza)
beat St. Thomas ‘A’, Santacruz 1 (Nitin Rathod)
– Our Lady of Salvation ‘B’, Dadar 2 (Craig D’Souza, Bevan Trinidade)
beat St. Anthony’s ‘B’, Vakola 1 (Arnold D’Souza)
– Our Lady of Good Shepherd, Andheri 5 (Clinton D’Souza 2, Farhan Khan, Kamran K.)
beat St. Paul’s ‘A’, Dadar 1 (Sherwin Franco)
The tournament continues to deliver exciting matches as teams battle it out for a spot in the next round.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/our-lady-of-good-shepherd-beat-st-pauls-a-in-45th-willingdon-catholic-gymkhana-rink-football-tournament-2025
Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension worth $108 million, according to a person familiar with the deal. Eichel will count $13.5 million against the salary cap from the time the new contract kicks in for the 2026-27 season through 2034.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the extension had not been announced.
The soon-to-be 29-year-old center is the latest high-profile player to re-up with his current team after Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov inked the richest deal in league history at $136 million over eight years. Connor McDavid opted to stay in Edmonton on a short-term deal without a raise from his current $12.5 million salary, and Kyle Connor re-signed in Winnipeg for the maximum eight years at $12 million annually.
Eichel is coming off setting career highs with 66 assists and 94 points last season, when the Golden Knights finished first in the Pacific Division. He helped them win the Stanley Cup in 2023. His representatives and Vegas’ front office reached the agreement roughly six hours before the start of the season.
Asked before training camp opened if he would shut down negotiations once meaningful games got going, Eichel brushed off the question.
“If a contract happens organically, then it happens,” Eichel said last month in Las Vegas at the NHL/NHLPA preseason player media tour. “You can only control so much, right, and that’s sort of in my mindset. What are the things that I focus on? Preparing for the season, getting my mind and body in the best place to be successful and help our hockey team. That’s more so my focus. I think anything else sort of just takes care of itself when you do your job well.”
Eichel was the second pick in the 2015 draft by Buffalo. He played his first five-plus seasons for the Sabres before a dispute over surgery to repair his neck injury led to a trade to Vegas in 2021.
Since undergoing artificial disk replacement, Eichel has produced above a point-a-game level for the Knights. He was the No. 1 center for the U.S. at the 4 Nations Face-Off and was already named to the Olympic team.
By Eurohoops team | info@eurohoops.net
Back-to-back Basketball Champions League (BCL) champions Unicaja are back, and they immediately showed their power in the 2025/26 Regular Season opener.
Defending BCL champions Unicaja secured a resounding 97-66 home win over Mersin Sports Club. Xavier Castaneda led the way with 17 points, while Kendrick Perry contributed 14. Tyler Kalinoski and Chris Duarte added 12 points each, and Tyson Perez along with Nihad Djedovic chipped in 10 points apiece.
Unicaja had 11 players on the scoring sheet and shot an impressive 18-of-34 from beyond the arc, showcasing their offensive firepower.
On the other side, Anthony Cowan stood out for Mersin with 17 points and four assists, being the only player to finish in double figures. Ben Bentil also contributed nine points for the visitors.
Unicaja dominated from the very start, winning the opening quarter 22-11 and extending their lead to 51-31 by halftime. By the end of the third quarter, the Malaga team held a commanding 23-point advantage, effectively putting the game out of reach.
Nonetheless, Ibon Navarro’s side continued to push until the final buzzer, finishing the game on a high note despite the wide margin.
Postgame press conference: [Insert postgame quotes or summary here]
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/fiba-champions-league/1877904/defending-bcl-champs-unicaja-dominate-mersin/
