Broncos rally past Rams as Commanders end Seahawks’ winning streak in NFL Week Three
Denver overturned a 16-point halftime deficit and Washington beat the defending champions on a Sunday packed with close finishes.
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Premier League teams dominating possession win less often in opening 50 matches, BBC reports
BBC Sport says teams with at least 60% possession won 36.4% of such games in the Premier League’s opening 50 matches. Scorelines and tactics complicate what that figure means.
Olympic champion Katy Marchant retires from cycling at 33
The Paris 2024 team sprint gold medallist says she does not want to make the commitments needed for another Olympic campaign, ending a 13-year career with Britain’s cycling squad.
FAI president says Ireland faced uncertain extra sanctions if Israel match was not played
Paul Cooke said additional penalties were possible if Ireland had refused to play. UEFA’s Nations League rules provide for a forfeit and leave further measures to its...
Jos Buttler to miss England’s Pakistan tri-series as Jordan Cox gets chance
A hamstring injury sustained against Sri Lanka has ruled the wicketkeeper out of the 50-over tournament starting on 20 October. England coach Brendon McCullum has identified...
England’s Sri Lanka series win sharpens World Cup selection questions
Tom Banton and Jordan Cox made strong cases in England’s ODI decider, while injuries and returning players leave the opening, spin and seam combinations unresolved.
Matt Fitzpatrick wins French Open by three strokes for fourth title of season
Fitzpatrick held on after his five-shot lead narrowed, then made birdies at the 13th and 15th to win at Le Golf National. Runner-up Angel Hidalgo earned a place in The Open.
Wallabies survive four yellow cards to beat Springboks 42–38 in Perth
Australia built a 25-point lead before four players were sent to the sin bin. South Africa scored three late tries, but the Wallabies held on to reclaim the Mandela Challenge...
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Tom Banton’s maiden ODI century powers England to series win over Sri Lanka
Banton made 126 at The Oval as England posted 355 for seven and beat Sri Lanka by 223 runs in the deciding one-day international.
Ireland skip Israel handshakes as Hallgrimsson says players raised awareness
Republic of Ireland players bowed their heads during Israel’s anthem and wore black armbands before a 3-0 Nations League win. Their coach said the gestures raised awareness...
Thomas Tuchel rejects club deals over England players’ Nations League minutes
England’s manager says he wants to pursue a win against Czechia without allowing clubs or players to choose matches, while medical checks will still guide individual decisions.
Denmark beat Wales 2-0 as set pieces deepen Bellamy’s Nations League troubles
Ben Davies’ own goal and Gustav Isaksen’s second-half strike left Wales bottom of Group A4 without a point or a goal from two matches.
Stewart scores 34 as Liberty beat top-seeded Lynx in WNBA playoff opener
New York won 91–75 in Minneapolis to take a 1–0 lead in the best-of-three series. Minnesota must win Tuesday’s Game 2 to extend its season.
United States overturn three-point deficit to win Presidents Cup 17-13 at Medinah
Nine singles wins on the final day carried the Americans past the International team, with Jacob Bridgeman securing the decisive point against Min Woo Lee.
Saracens beat Leicester 40–38 after Isiekwe red card and two Segun tries
Rotimi Segun scored twice late in a 12-try season opener as Saracens recovered from Nick Isiekwe’s 20-minute red card to win at Leicester.
Brandon McNulty wins men’s road race world title with Montreal solo attack
The American held off a closing chase to win by 13 seconds, securing the United States’ first men’s elite road race world title since 1993.
Pocognoli considers McTominay’s role after Scotland draw in Slovenia
Scotland’s new manager says the absent midfielder can play in several positions, but wants to establish the team’s shape after a goalless Nations League opener.
How Demi Vollering recovered from a failed solo attack to win the world road race title
The Dutch rider was caught after attacking from distance in Montreal, then answered another move on the final lap before beating Kasia Niewiadoma in a two-rider sprint.