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October 2011 in sports

This list shows notable sports-related deaths, events, and notable outcomes that occurred in October of 2011.

Deaths in October

Sporting seasons

American football

Australian rules football

Auto racing

Baseball 2011

Basketball

Canadian football

Cricket

Football (soccer)

National teams competitions:
International clubs competitions:
Domestic (national) competitions:

Golf

Ice hockey

Motorcycle racing

Rugby league

Rugby union

Tennis 2011

Volleyball

International clubs competitions:

Winter sports

Days of the month

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October 31, 2011 (Monday)

Cricket

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October 30, 2011 (Sunday)

Auto racing

Badminton

Baseball

Cricket

Equestrianism

Figure skating

Football (soccer)

Golf

Multi-sport events

Short track speed skating

Tennis

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October 29, 2011 (Saturday)

Baseball

Cricket

Figure skating

Football (soccer)

Mixed martial arts

Multi-sport events

Rugby league

Rugby union

Short track speed skating

Snowboarding

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October 28, 2011 (Friday)

Baseball

Cricket

Multi-sport events

Rugby league

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October 27, 2011 (Thursday)

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Football (soccer)

  • UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying Matchday 4:
  • Group 2:
  • 0–4
  • 7–1
  • Standings (after 4 matches unless stated): Spain 9 points (3 matches), 6 (2), Romania 6, Kazakhstan 4, 3 (3), Turkey 1.
  • Group 3: 0–4
  • Standings (after 3 matches unless stated): 13 points (5 matches), 6, 4, 3 (2), Hungary 3 (4), Bulgaria 0.
  • Group 4: 2–2
  • Standings (after 4 matches unless stated): 12 points, 6 (3), Scotland 4 (2), Wales 1 (3), 0.
  • Group 5: 2–2
  • Standings (after 2 matches unless stated): Finland, , , Belarus 4 points, 0 (4).
  • Group 6:
  • 3–3
  • 0–0
  • Standings (after 3 matches unless stated): Netherlands 7 points, England 5, 4, Croatia 1 (2), Slovenia 1.
  • MLS Cup Playoffs Play-in round: Colorado Rapids 1–0 Columbus Crew

Multi-sport events

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October 26, 2011 (Wednesday)

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Football (soccer)

  • UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying Matchday 4:
  • Group 1:
  • 1–1
  • 2–0
  • 4–0
  • Standings (after 3 matches unless stated): Italy 9 points, Russia, Poland 6, Greece, Macedonia 1 (2), Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.
  • Group 3:
  • 0–1
  • 0–2
  • Standings (after 3 matches unless stated): Iceland 13 points (5 matches), Norway 6, Belgium 4, Northern Ireland 3 (2), 0 (2), 0.
  • Group 4: 5–0
  • Standings (after 4 matches unless stated): France 12 points, 6 (3), 3 (1), 0 (2), Israel 0.
  • Group 5: 3–1
  • Standings (after 1 match unless stated): , Slovakia 4 points (2 matches), , 3, Estonia 0 (4).
  • Group 7:
  • 3–0
  • 0–3
  • Standings (after 3 matches unless stated): Denmark 9 points, 4 (2), Austria 4, Portugal 3, Armenia 0.
  • Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
  • Universidad de Chile 1–0 (4–0) Flamengo. Universidad de Chile win 6–0 on points.
  • Vasco da Gama 8–3 (1–3) Aurora. 3–3 on points; Vasco da Gama win 9–6 on aggregate.
  • Libertad 2–0 (0–1) São Paulo. 3–3 on points; Libertad win 2–1 on aggregate.
  • AFC Champions League Semi-finals second leg (first leg scores in parentheses):
  • Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3–2 (2–1) Al-Ittihad. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors win 5–3 on aggregate.
  • Al-Sadd 0–1 (2–0) Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Al-Sadd win 2–1 on aggregate.
  • MLS Cup Playoffs Play-in round: FC Dallas 0–2 New York Red Bulls

Multi-sport events

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October 25, 2011 (Tuesday)

Basketball

Cricket

Football (soccer)

Multi-sport events

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October 24, 2011 (Monday)

Baseball

Cricket

Multi-sport events

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October 23, 2011 (Sunday)

Alpine skiing

Auto racing

Badminton

Baseball

Cricket

Equestrianism

Figure skating

Football (soccer)

Golf

Motorcycle racing

Multi-sport events

Rugby union

  • World Cup in New Zealand:
  • Final in Auckland: 8–7
  • The All Blacks repeat their win over France in the 1987 Final and win the title for the second time.

Short track speed skating

Snooker

Tennis

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October 22, 2011 (Saturday)

Alpine skiing

Auto racing

Baseball

Cricket

Figure skating

Football (soccer)

  • UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying Matchday 3:
  • Group 1:
  • 4–1
  • 0–9
  • 2–0
  • Standings (after 2 matches unless stated): Italy, Russia 6 points, Poland 3, Greece 0 (1), Bosnia and Herzegovina 0, Macedonia 0 (1).
  • Group 2:
  • 0–0
  • 0–3
  • Standings (after 3 matches unless stated): Germany 6 points (2 matches), Kazakhstan 4, 3 (1), 3 (2), Romania 3, Turkey 1.
  • Group 3:
  • 0–1
  • 0–1
  • Standings (after 2 matches unless stated): Iceland 10 points (4 matches), 4, 3, Northern Ireland 3 (1), Bulgaria 0, Hungary 0 (3).
  • Group 4:
  • 2–0
  • 1–4
  • Standings (after 3 matches unless stated): France 9 points, Republic of Ireland 6, 3 (1), Wales 0 (2), Israel 0.
  • Group 5:
  • 0–0
  • 6–0
  • Standings (after 1 match unless stated): Ukraine 4 points (2 matches), Finland, 3, Slovakia 1, Estonia 0 (3).
  • Group 6:
  • 0–3
  • 1–2
  • Standings (after 2 matches unless stated): Netherlands 6 points, 4, Serbia 4 (3), Croatia 0 (1), Slovenia 0.
  • Group 7:
  • 1–0
  • 3–0
  • Standings (after 2 matches): Denmark 6 points, Czech Republic 4, Portugal 3, Austria 1, 0.
  • 2012 CAF Women's Pre-Olympic Tournament Final Round second leg (first leg score in parentheses): 2–1 (1–2) . 3–3 on aggregate; Cameroon win 4–3 on penalties, and qualify for the 2012 Olympics.
  • Premier League, matchday 26 (team in bold qualify for Champions League):
  • Mika 1–0 Gandzasar
  • Ararat 1–2 Ulisses
  • Shirak 0–0 Pyunik
  • Standings: Ulisses 52 points, Gandzasar, Pyunik 42.
  • Ulisses win the title for the first time.

Horse racing

Multi-sport events

Short track speed skating

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October 21, 2011 (Friday)

Basketball

Cricket

Multi-sport events

Rugby union

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October 20, 2011 (Thursday)

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Football (soccer)

Multi-sport events

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October 19, 2011 (Wednesday)

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Football (soccer)

Multi-sport events

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October 18, 2011 (Tuesday)

Baseball

Cricket

Football (soccer)

Multi-sport events

Surfing

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October 17, 2011 (Monday)

Basketball

Cricket

Multi-sport events

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October 16, 2011 (Sunday)

Auto racing

Baseball

Cricket

Equestrianism

Fencing

Football (soccer)

Golf

Gymnastics

Motorcycle racing

Multi-sport events

Rugby league

Rugby union

Tennis

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October 15, 2011 (Saturday)

Auto racing

Baseball

Cricket

  • West Indies in Bangladesh:
  • 2nd ODI in Dhaka: 220 (48.5 overs); 221/2 (42.4 overs). West Indies win by 8 wickets; lead 3-match series 2–0.
  • New Zealand in Zimbabwe:
  • 1st T20I in Harare: 123/8 (20 overs); 127/0 (13.3 overs). New Zealand win by 10 wickets; lead 2-match series 1–0.

Cycling

Fencing

Figure skating

Football (soccer)

Gymnastics

Multi-sport events

Rugby union

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October 14, 2011 (Friday)

Auto racing

Baseball

Cricket

  • England in India:
  • 1st ODI in Hyderabad: 300/7 (50 overs); 174 (36.1 overs). India win by 126 runs; lead 5-match series 1–0.

Fencing

Figure skating

Gymnastics

Multi-sport events

Volleyball

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October 13, 2011 (Thursday)

Baseball

Cricket

Fencing

Gymnastics

Snowboarding

Volleyball

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October 12, 2011 (Wednesday)

Baseball

Cricket

  • ICC Intercontinental Cup One-Day:
  • 8th Match in Sharjah: 221/8 (50 overs); 152 (44.4 overs). United Arab Emirates win by 69 runs.
  • Standings (after 4 matches): , 8 points, United Arab Emirates 6, , Afghanistan 4, 2, , 0.

Fencing

Football (soccer)

Gymnastics

Surfing

Volleyball

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October 11, 2011 (Tuesday)

Baseball

Cricket

Fencing

Football (soccer)

  • UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, matchday 12 (teams in bold qualify for the Finals, teams in italics advance to the play-offs):
  • Group A:
  • 3–1
  • 0–0
  • ' 1–0
  • Final standings: Germany 30 points, Turkey 17, Belgium 15, Austria 12, Azerbaijan 7, Kazakhstan 4.
  • Group B:
  • 1–1
  • ' 2–1
  • 6–0
  • Final standings: Russia 23 points, Republic of Ireland 21, Armenia 17, Slovakia 15, Macedonia 8, Andorra 0.
  • Group C:
  • 3–0
  • 1–0
  • Final standings: Italy 26 points, ' 16, Serbia 15, Slovenia 14, Northern Ireland 9, 4.
  • Group D:
  • 1–1
  • 1–1 '
  • Final standings: France 21 points, Bosnia and Herzegovina 20, Romania 14, 13, Albania 9, 4.
  • Group E:
  • 0–0
  • 4–0
  • 3–2
  • Final standings: Netherlands 27 points, Sweden 24, Hungary 19, Finland 10, Moldova 9, San Marino 0.
  • Group F:
  • ' 2–0
  • 1–2
  • 0–2
  • Final standings: Greece 24 points, Croatia 22, Israel 16, Latvia 11, Georgia 10, Malta 1.
  • Group G:
  • 0–1
  • 2–0 '
  • Final standings: 18 points, Montenegro 12, Switzerland 11, Wales 9, Bulgaria 5.
  • Group H:
  • 2–1 '
  • 3–1
  • Final standings: Denmark 19 points, Portugal, Norway 16, 4, Cyprus 2.
  • Group I:
  • 1–4 '
  • 3–1
  • Final standings: Spain 24 points, Czech Republic 13, Scotland 11, Lithuania 5, 4.
  • 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONMEBOL, matchday 2:
  • 1–2
  • 4–2
  • 1–1
  • 1–0
  • Standings (after 2 matches unless stated): Uruguay 4 points, Argentina 3, , Colombia 3 (1), Peru, Chile, Venezuela 3, Paraguay 1, Bolivia 0.
  • 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round, matchday 3:
  • Group A:
  • 0–3
  • 0–1
  • Standings (after 3 matches): Jordan 9 points, Iraq 6, China PR 3, Singapore 0.
  • Group B:
  • 2–1
  • 2–2
  • Standings (after 3 matches): South Korea 7 points, Kuwait 5, Lebanon 4, United Arab Emirates 0.
  • Group C:
  • 0–1
  • 8–0
  • Standings (after 3 matches): Japan, Uzbekistan 7 points, North Korea 3, Tajikistan 0.
  • Group D:
  • 3–0
  • 0–0
  • Standings (after 3 matches): Australia 9 points, Thailand 4, Saudi Arabia 2, Oman 1.
  • Group E:
  • 2–3
  • 6–0
  • Standings (after 3 matches): Iran 7 points, Qatar 5, Bahrain 4, Indonesia 0.
  • 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF second round, matchday 4 (teams in bold advance to the Third round):
  • Group A:
  • 1–3
  • 4–0
  • Standings (after 4 matches): El Salvador 12 points, Suriname 7, Dominican Republic 4, Cayman Islands 0.
  • Group B:
  • 4–0
  • 1–1
  • Standings (after 4 matches): Guyana 10 points, Trinidad and Tobago 9, Bermuda 4, Barbados 0.
  • Group C: 5–1
  • Standings (after 3 matches unless stated): Panama 9 points, Nicaragua 3, 0 (2).
  • Group D:
  • 0–0
  • 1–1
  • Standings (after 4 matches): Canada 10 points, Saint Kitts and Nevis 6, Puerto Rico 3, Saint Lucia 1.
  • Group E: 3–1
  • Standings (after 4 matches unless stated): Guatemala 12 points, 3 (3), Belize 3, 3 (3).
  • Group F:
  • 2–2
  • 10–0
  • Standings (after 4 matches): Antigua and Barbuda 12 points, Haiti 10, Curaçao 1, U.S. Virgin Islands 0.
  • Friendly international (top 10 in FIFA World Rankings): 1–2 (7)
  • Egypt Cup Final: Zamalek 1–2 ENPPI
  • ENPPI wins the Cup for the second time.

Gymnastics

Volleyball

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October 10, 2011 (Monday)

Australian rules football

Baseball

Cricket

  • ICC Intercontinental Cup One-Day:
  • 7th Match in Sharjah: 198 (44.3 overs); 183 (48.3 overs). United Arab Emirates win by 15 runs.
  • Standings (after 4 matches unless stated): , 8 points, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates 4 (3), 4, 2, , 0.

Volleyball

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October 9, 2011 (Sunday)

Athletics

Auto racing

Baseball

Cricket

Cycling

Field hockey

  • Oceania Cup in Hobart, Australia:
  • Men's Game 3: 6–1 . Series tied 1–1; Australia win on goal difference.
  • Australia win the Cup for the seventh successive time.
  • Both teams qualify for the 2012 Olympics.
  • Women's Game 3: 2–4 . Series tied 1–1; New Zealand win on goal difference.
  • New Zealand win the Cup for the third successive time.
  • Both teams qualify for the 2012 Olympics.

Football (soccer)

  • 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, matchday 6 (teams in bold qualify for the Finals):
  • Group D:
  • 3–1
  • 2–0
  • Final standings: Morocco 11 points, Central African Republic, Algeria 8, Tanzania 5.
  • Group E: 0–2
  • Final standings: Senegal 16 points, 11, 7, Mauritius 0.
  • Group H:
  • 0–1
  • 2–1
  • Final standings: Côte d'Ivoire 18 points, Rwanda 6, Burundi, Benin 5.

Golf

Rugby union

Snooker

Tennis

Volleyball

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October 8, 2011 (Saturday)

Auto racing

Baseball

Boxing

Cricket

Cycling

Field hockey

  • Oceania Cup in Hobart, Australia:
  • Men's Game 2: 3–3 . New Zealand lead series 1–0.
  • Women's Game 2: 3–3 . Australia lead series 1–0.

Figure skating

Football (soccer)

  • UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, matchday 11 (team in bold qualifies for the Finals):
  • Group I: 0–1
  • Standings (after 7 matches unless stated): 21 points, Scotland 11, 10, 5, Liechtenstein 4 (8).
  • 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, matchday 6 (teams in bold qualify for the Finals):
  • Group A:
  • 2–2
  • 2–1
  • Final standings: Mali, Cape Verde 10 points, Zimbabwe 8, Liberia 5.
  • Group B:
  • 4–2
  • 2–2
  • Final standings: Guinea 14 points, Nigeria 11, Ethiopia 7, Madagascar 1.
  • Group C:
  • 0–0
  • 3–0
  • Final standings: Zambia 13 points, Libya 12, Mozambique 7, Comoros 1.
  • Group F: 1–1
  • Final standings: Burkina Faso 10 points, Gambia 4, 3.
  • Group G:
  • 3–0
  • 0–0
  • Final standings: Niger, South Africa, Sierra Leone 9 points, Egypt 5.
  • Group I:
  • 0–0
  • 0–2
  • Final standings: Ghana 16 points, Sudan 13, Congo 4, Swaziland 1.
  • Group J:
  • 0–0
  • 0–2
  • Final standings: Angola 12 points, Uganda 11, Kenya 8, Guinea-Bissau 3.
  • Group K:
  • 2–2
  • 2–0
  • Final standings: 17 points, Tunisia 14, Malawi 12, Togo 6, Chad 3.

Mixed martial arts

Rugby league

Rugby union

Volleyball

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October 7, 2011 (Friday)

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Cycling

Figure skating

Football (soccer)

  • UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying, matchday 11 (teams in bold qualify for the Finals, teams in italics qualify for the play-offs):
  • Group A:
  • 1–4
  • 1–3
  • 4–1
  • Standings (after 9 matches): Germany 27 points, Belgium 15, Turkey 14, Austria 11, Azerbaijan 7, Kazakhstan 3.
  • Group B:
  • 4–1
  • 0–1
  • 0–2
  • Standings (after 9 matches): Russia 20 points, Republic of Ireland 18, Armenia 17, Slovakia 14, Macedonia 7, Andorra 0.
  • Group C:
  • 1–1
  • 1–2
  • Standings (after 9 matches unless stated): Italy 23 points, Estonia 16 (10), Serbia 15, 11, Northern Ireland 9, 4 (10).
  • Group D:
  • 5–0
  • 2–2
  • 3–0
  • Standings (after 9 matches unless stated): France 20 points, Bosnia and Herzegovina 19, Romania 13, Belarus 13 (10), Albania 8, Luxembourg 4 (10).
  • Group E:
  • 1–2 '
  • 1–0
  • Standings (after 9 matches): Netherlands 27 points, Sweden 21, 18, Finland 9, Moldova 6, 0.
  • Group F:
  • 2–0
  • 2–0
  • Standings (after 9 matches): Greece 21 points, Croatia 19, 13, Latvia 11, 10, Malta 1.
  • Group G:
  • 2–0
  • ' 2–2
  • Standings (after 7 matches unless stated): England 18 points (8 matches), Montenegro 12, Switzerland 8, Wales 6, 5.
  • Group H:
  • 1–4
  • 5–3
  • Standings (after 7 matches unless stated): Portugal, Denmark 16 points, 13, Iceland 4 (8), Cyprus 2.
  • Group I: 0–2
  • Standings (after 7 matches unless stated): Spain 21 points, Czech Republic 10, 8 (6), 5, 4.
  • 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF second round, matchday 3:
  • Group A:
  • 1–2
  • 0–1
  • Standings (after 3 matches): El Salvador 9 points, Suriname 7, Dominican Republic 1, Cayman Islands 0.
  • Group B:
  • 0–2
  • 2–1
  • Standings (after 3 matches): Guyana 9 points, Trinidad and Tobago 6, Bermuda 3, Barbados 0.
  • Group C: 0–5
  • Standings (after 2 matches): Panama 6 points, 3, Dominica 0.
  • Group D:
  • 0–7
  • 1–1
  • Standings (after 3 matches): Canada 9 points, Saint Kitts and Nevis 5, Puerto Rico 2, Saint Lucia 0.
  • Group E:
  • 0–3
  • 1–4
  • Standings (after 3 matches): Guatemala 9 points, Grenada, Belize, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3.
  • Group F:
  • 0–7
  • 0–1
  • Standings (after 3 matches): Haiti, Antigua and Barbuda 9 points, Curaçao, U.S. Virgin Islands 0.
  • 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONMEBOL, matchday 1:
  • 4–2
  • 2–0
  • 4–1
  • 2–0
  • 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualification, matchday 6 (team in bold qualifies for the Finals):
  • Group E: 2–3
  • Standings: 13 points (5 matches), Cameroon 11 (6), Congo DR 7 (6), 0 (5).
  • Friendly internationals (top 10 in FIFA World Rankings):
  • 0–1 (7)

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October 6, 2011 (Thursday)

Baseball

Cricket

Cycling

Field hockey

  • Oceania Cup in Hobart, Australia:
  • Men's Game 1: 0–3 . New Zealand lead series 1–0.
  • Women's Game 1: 2–1 . Australia lead series 1–0.

Football (soccer)

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October 5, 2011 (Wednesday)

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Cycling

Football (soccer)

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October 4, 2011 (Tuesday)

Baseball

Football (soccer)

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October 3, 2011 (Monday)

Baseball

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October 2, 2011 (Sunday)

Auto racing

Baseball

Basketball

Football (soccer)

Golf

Horse racing

Motorcycle racing

Rugby league

Rugby union

  • World Cup in New Zealand (teams in bold advance to the quarterfinals, teams in italics qualify for 2015 World Cup):
  • Pool A in Wellington: 79–15
  • Final standings: New Zealand 20 points, 11, ' 9, Canada 6, 2.
  • Pool B in Palmerston North: 25–7
  • Final standings: 18 points, Argentina 14, ' 11, Georgia 4, 0.
  • Pool C in Dunedin: 36–6 '
  • Final standings: Ireland 17 points, 15, Italy 10, 4, 1.
  • Pool D in Hamilton: 66–0
  • Final standings: 18 points, Wales 15, ' 10, Fiji 5, 0.

Snooker

Tennis

Volleyball

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October 1, 2011 (Saturday)

Australian rules football

Auto racing

Baseball

Basketball

Figure skating

Football (soccer)

Mixed martial arts

Rugby league

Rugby union

  • World Cup in New Zealand (teams in bold advance to the quarterfinals, teams in italics qualify for 2015 World Cup):
  • Pool A in Wellington: 14–19
  • Standings (after 4 matches unless stated): 15 points (3 matches), France 11, Tonga 9, 6 (3), 2.
  • Pool B in Auckland: 16–12 '
  • Standings (after 4 matches unless stated): England 18 points, Scotland 11, ' 10 (3), 4 (3), 0.
  • Pool C in Nelson: 68–22
  • Standings (after 4 matches unless stated): Australia 15 points, ' 13 (3), ' 10 (3), 4, Russia 1.

Tennis

Volleyball

References