Novak Djokovic’s China Open return: the 29–0 record and the fitness caveat
Djokovic’s announced Beijing return follows an 11-year absence and a difficult US Open. He says he feels good, but makes a clear distinction between practice and competition.
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Nathan Cleary wins his first Dally M: why finals don’t count
Cleary took the men’s medal by 14 points and Tamika Upton won her third women’s award. Here’s how the voting works—and why the grand final cannot change the result.
Jameis Winston leads Giants past Titans in first start after Jaxson Dart injury
New York won 12-7 in Winston’s first start since Dart’s knee injury. Coach John Harbaugh expects him to start against Arizona, while the team weighs additions at quarterback.
Oman reach Gulf Cup semi-finals ahead of Iraq after drawing of lots
Oman and Iraq finished Group A level on points, goals and, according to match reporting, disciplinary cards. A drawing of lots gave Oman the remaining semi-final place.
Manchester City’s £1.2bn transfer spending and £830m sponsorship finding explained
BBC Sport has compared Manchester City’s transfer spending with the sponsorship revenue an independent commission found was overstated. The figures illuminate the scale of the...
Alexander-Arnold assists as England beat Czechia; Tuchel praises his return
The right-back set up Anthony Gordon’s opener in Prague on his first England start under Thomas Tuchel, but Czechia’s first-half red card limits what the game showed about his...
Wiegman explains Kelly and Toone omissions as England prepare for Greece play-off
The England coach says the pair’s performances fell below her expectations, while stressing that both can compete for future places.
How part-time Whitley Bay won three straight FA Vase finals at Wembley
New interviews with the people behind Whitley Bay’s 2009–11 run show how a painful semi-final defeat, a settled squad and local support helped produce a competition record.
Republic of Ireland plan to play second Israel match, Hallgrimsson says
The coach says Sunday's Nations League fixture in Serbia will proceed, a day after saying the squad would discuss whether to play it after facing Austria.
Jess Fishlock could return to Wales as coach if team beats Albania
Rhian Wilkinson says Wales’ most-capped footballer would join her staff for the next World Cup qualifying play-off round if Wales advance past Albania. Fishlock will not return...
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Taiwo Awoniyi graduate from PFA Business School
The Everton midfielder and Coventry striker have pursued sport-directorship studies alongside their playing careers, joining the PFA Business School’s 2026 graduating cohort.
Sam Underhill to miss England’s November matches after biceps rupture
The Bath flanker needs surgery after an injury against Harlequins. Bath expect him back in December or January, but have set no firm return date.
Ben Stokes heads to Adelaide after Durham title as county plans remain open
The former England captain has signed for a full Big Bash season with Adelaide Strikers. Durham's new director of cricket expects him to keep playing for the county, but no...
Esteban Ocon to leave Haas after 2026 Formula 1 season
Haas has confirmed it will part ways with Esteban Ocon at the end of 2026. The team has not named a replacement, and Ocon says he intends to continue in Formula 1.
Callum Sheedy surprised as header in Cardiff win over Scarlets goes viral
The Cardiff fly-half says he used his head in a split-second attempt to move the ball past Blair Murray, then discovered the clip had spread online after the match.
How Japan took India to the final ball after a typhoon soaked the Sano cricket ground
Japan lost by two runs in a five-over match against India on 22 September. New reporting describes the preparations, diplomacy and overnight cleanup behind the fixture.
Jack Hinshelwood and Youssoufa Moukoko take different paths in five-year review
The Guardian’s review of its 2021 Next Generation selections finds contrasting careers for two former prospects, while cautioning against treating an early breakthrough as a...
Micah Richards says Manchester City verdict left him ‘absolutely devastated’
The former City defender described the effect of the financial rules verdict on supporters as the club prepares to challenge the commission’s findings.