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Aryna Sabalenka won 6-1, 6-3 in Beijing without facing a break point, then said she was trying to be easier on herself after a demanding season.
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Manchester City appeal confirmed: why punishment is still unresolved
City is challenging the commission’s financial-rule findings. The appeal is confirmed, but no punishment or timetable for an outcome has been announced.
Pascal Groß wins first Premier League Player of the Month award after Brighton surge
The Brighton midfielder scored twice and supplied three assists in September, adding a first monthly award to a Premier League record that spans two spells at the club.
Andre Szmyt’s late 56-yard field goal gives Browns 27-24 win over Steelers
Pittsburgh erased a 14-point deficit and tied the game with 1:42 left, but Cleveland drove into range for Szmyt’s winning kick.
Rui Pinto’s lawyers plan appeal over end of witness protection in Portugal
The Football Leaks source was told his special protection is due to end on 10 October. His lawyers want the decision reconsidered and the risk assessment disclosed.
Andy Robertson one Scotland appearance from 100 as career figures show his impact
The Scotland captain has 99 caps before Saturday’s Nations League match against North Macedonia. A 2 October career breakdown puts his appearances, captaincy and tournament...
Croatia face England in early test of Slaven Bilic’s return
Bilic’s second spell as Croatia manager has opened with a win over Czechia and a heavy defeat by Spain. Saturday’s Nations League match in Rijeka offers another look at his...
Clay Travis’s Sport & State business model comes into focus in new profile
An October 2 Guardian profile examines how Travis’s August launch combines live shows, businesses he owns and a sportsbook partner. September deals expanded distribution and...
Russell and Leclerc see Red Bull as Bahrain Grand Prix benchmark after Sepang practice
Charles Leclerc topped Friday’s second session in Malaysia, but he and George Russell pointed to Red Bull’s pace as teams weighed different tyre programmes and a changing track.
Victor Wembanyama says he will never endorse sports betting companies
The San Antonio Spurs star rejected a betting or prediction-market partnership and said he chooses endorsements according to their impact and his values.
Peterborough United appoint Robbie Savage as manager after Forest Green exit
Savage takes over a Peterborough side sitting 23rd in League One. His first match is scheduled for 6 October, with Ryan Harley as his assistant.
Igor Shesterkin’s goalie goal explained: a Rangers first, not an NHL first
Shesterkin scored across the ice into Tampa Bay’s empty net to complete a 5–1 win. Here’s how the play happened and where it fits in hockey history.
Bodhana Sivanandan becomes youngest Woman Grandmaster at 11 after Chess Olympiad
The England player completed the requirements for the chess title in Samarkand and gained 28 rating points. A separate International Master title remains unfinished.
Wakefield Trinity’s rise from relegation to a first Super League Grand Final
Wakefield will face Warrington at Old Trafford on Saturday after a 33-6 semi-final win over Wigan, completing a rapid climb from the Championship.
Alex Lozowski calls Saracens farewell ‘bewildering’ before Sale return
The Sale centre says limited playing time made the end of his decade at Saracens a sad experience. He is due to face his former club on Sunday.
Portugal beat Denmark 4–2 after Cristiano Ronaldo’s camp departure
Portugal’s first match after their captain left camp ended in victory. His September 30 statement did not announce international retirement, and his next appearance remains...
Why the Browns picked brown helmets against the Steelers: Alpha Dawg explained
Cleveland selected its all-brown alternate for the October 1 Steelers game. The helmet first appeared in 2025, joining a rotation with decades of orange-and-white history.
Dodgers’ NLDS opener is still at 1pm as Los Angeles faces extreme heat
MLB still lists Saturday’s opener against Atlanta at 1pm Pacific. An extreme heat warning covers Los Angeles, but fan requests for a later start are not a scheduling announcement.