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Chadwick says Williams F1 test reinforces belief in female talent
News

Chadwick says Williams F1 test reinforces belief in female talent

Jamie Chadwick completed 32 laps in Williams' FW47 at Portimao. She says women can compete in F1 but cautions against setting a deadline for a female driver to reach the grid.

Staff • September 26, 2026
Zaib keeps Northants alive at Lord's as Kent strengthen promotion position
Cricket

Zaib keeps Northants alive at Lord's as Kent strengthen promotion position

Saif Zaib finished unbeaten on 83, but Northamptonshire led Middlesex by only 97 runs with three wickets left. Kent were better placed at Canterbury.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
O'Neill criticises refereeing after Northern Ireland's late win in Georgia
News

O'Neill criticises refereeing after Northern Ireland's late win in Georgia

Michael O'Neill questioned key refereeing decisions after Northern Ireland's 1-0 victory in Georgia. He also confirmed Daniel Ballard would miss the next three internationals with a hamstring injury.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Antonelli crashes out of Baku qualifying as Russell takes pole by 0.837 seconds
Racing

Antonelli crashes out of Baku qualifying as Russell takes pole by 0.837 seconds

Kimi Antonelli qualified 16th after hitting the wall in Azerbaijan, while Mercedes team-mate George Russell took pole. Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri completed the top three.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
R360 company faces strike-off notice over overdue accounts
Rugby

R360 company faces strike-off notice over overdue accounts

The company behind rugby start-up R360 has been given two months to submit overdue accounts, BBC Sport reports. AOTG Sport attributes the delay to an accounting error and says its planned 2028 launch remains on course.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Dan Robson calls for England eligibility exceptions after Gloucester return
Rugby

Dan Robson calls for England eligibility exceptions after Gloucester return

Dan Robson has backed limited England selection exceptions for overseas players in a World Cup year. The scrum-half discussed Jack Willis's progress in France after returning to Gloucester from Pau.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Stormers rally past Connacht 29-15 for bonus-point URC opener
Rugby

Stormers rally past Connacht 29-15 for bonus-point URC opener

The Stormers overturned a 15-10 deficit to beat Connacht 29-15 in Galway. Late tries secured a bonus-point victory in their United Rugby Championship opener.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Bath beat Harlequins 33-17 as Carreras helps secure opening-night bonus point
Rugby

Bath beat Harlequins 33-17 as Carreras helps secure opening-night bonus point

Bath scored five tries to beat Harlequins 33-17 at the Twickenham Stoop in their league opener. Santiago Carreras supplied a solo score, while three tries came from driving mauls.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Koumas earns Bellamy and Williams praise after Portugal performance
Football

Koumas earns Bellamy and Williams praise after Portugal performance

Craig Bellamy and Neco Williams praised Lewis Koumas after Wales lost 1-0 in Portugal. The Liverpool forward had a close-range effort blocked on the goal-line.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Hunt asks fans for patience as Red Roses crowds grow
News

Hunt asks fans for patience as Red Roses crowds grow

Natasha Hunt says growing crowds and recovery commitments limit how many post-match photo and autograph requests England players can meet.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Rui Pinto responds to reported Manchester City financial-rules verdict
Football

Rui Pinto responds to reported Manchester City financial-rules verdict

Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto has issued a statement after reports of a ruling against Manchester City. The club maintains its innocence and is expected to appeal, according to the Guardian.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Celtic and Rangers appeal Scottish Cup stadium closures and compensation orders
Football

Celtic and Rangers appeal Scottish Cup stadium closures and compensation orders

Celtic and Rangers are challenging orders to stage their next home Scottish Cup ties without spectators and pay their opponents £100,000. Appeal hearings are scheduled for October 26.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Stormers finish strongly to beat Connacht 29-15 in URC opener
Rugby

Stormers finish strongly to beat Connacht 29-15 in URC opener

Late tries from Vernon Paulo and Ezekiel Ngobeni secured a bonus-point victory for Stormers in Galway. Connacht had led at half-time but finished without a losing bonus point.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Carreras counterattack helps Bath beat Harlequins 33-17 in season opener
Rugby

Carreras counterattack helps Bath beat Harlequins 33-17 in season opener

Bath scored five tries in a 33-17 opening win at Harlequins, with Santi Carreras delivering a decisive first-half counterattack. Sam Underhill’s early departure brought an injury concern.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Rodri backs Manchester City after reports of financial-rules verdict
Football

Rodri backs Manchester City after reports of financial-rules verdict

Rodri defended Manchester City's achievements after reports of a guilty verdict in the Premier League financial case. City deny wrongdoing and say significant parts of the legal process remain unfinished.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Carreras inspires Bath to five-try opening win at Harlequins
Rugby

Carreras inspires Bath to five-try opening win at Harlequins

Bath beat Harlequins 33-17 at Twickenham Stoop to begin their Gallagher PREM campaign with a bonus-point victory. Santiago Carreras scored a spectacular first-half try.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Zaib keeps Northants fighting as Middlesex hold advantage at Lord's
Cricket

Zaib keeps Northants fighting as Middlesex hold advantage at Lord's

Saif Zaib finished unbeaten on 83 as Northamptonshire reached 249-7, leading Middlesex by 97. Their promotion hopes remained under pressure heading into day three.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Irwin penalty sends Warrington past Leeds into Super League Grand Final
news

Irwin penalty sends Warrington past Leeds into Super League Grand Final

Warrington beat Leeds 14-12 at Headingley to reach their first Grand Final since 2018. Ewan Irwin's second-half penalty proved decisive.

Staff Sep 26, 2026
Alcaraz and Mensik seal Europe's 3-1 opening-day Laver Cup lead
Match Report

Alcaraz and Mensik seal Europe's 3-1 opening-day Laver Cup lead

Carlos Alcaraz and Jakub Mensik won the closing doubles match as Europe moved 3-1 ahead of Team World in London. Casper Ruud and Rafael Jodar supplied Europe's singles victories.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Mbappé injury concern follows France's 1-0 Nations League win in Turkey
Match Report

Mbappé injury concern follows France's 1-0 Nations League win in Turkey

Kylian Mbappé scored France's winner before leaving with an apparent knee problem. Zinedine Zidane said he expected the captain to return to Real Madrid for treatment.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Sinner withdraws from China Open as knee injury delays return
News

Sinner withdraws from China Open as knee injury delays return

Jannik Sinner will not defend his Beijing title as he continues recovering from a knee injury. He has not competed since winning Wimbledon in July.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Antonelli's Baku qualifying crash leaves Mercedes title rivals far apart
Formula 1

Antonelli's Baku qualifying crash leaves Mercedes title rivals far apart

Kimi Antonelli qualified 16th after damaging his Mercedes in Azerbaijan, while George Russell took pole by 0.837 seconds. The championship leader accepted responsibility for the mistake.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Pater and Freeman hat-tricks launch Northampton title defence with 59-26 win
Rugby

Pater and Freeman hat-tricks launch Northampton title defence with 59-26 win

James Pater and Tommy Freeman scored hat-tricks as Northampton beat Newcastle 59-26. The visitors secured a four-try bonus point.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Carreras sparks Bath to 33-17 opening win at Harlequins
Match Report

Carreras sparks Bath to 33-17 opening win at Harlequins

Bath scored five tries to beat Harlequins 33-17 in their league opener, with Santiago Carreras producing a spectacular interception try. Ewan Richards added the final score after the hosts threatened a second-half comeback.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Warrington beat Leeds 14-12 to reach Super League Grand Final
Match Report

Warrington beat Leeds 14-12 to reach Super League Grand Final

Warrington Wolves edged Leeds Rhinos 14-12 at Headingley to secure their place at Old Trafford. They will face the winners of Wigan Warriors against Wakefield Trinity.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Late Dee try earns Dragons 19-19 draw at Benetton in URC opener
Match Report

Late Dee try earns Dragons 19-19 draw at Benetton in URC opener

Elliot Dee’s late try brought Dragons level in Treviso, but Tinus de Beer’s final-minute conversion struck the post as their URC opener ended 19-19.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Northern Ireland beat Georgia late as Ballard suffers hamstring injury
Football

Northern Ireland beat Georgia late as Ballard suffers hamstring injury

Shea Charles scored a 99th-minute winner in Northern Ireland's first away Nations League victory. Daniel Ballard will miss the team's next three matches after suffering a hamstring injury, manager Michael O'Neill said.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Shea Charles strikes in 99th minute as Northern Ireland beat Georgia
Football

Shea Charles strikes in 99th minute as Northern Ireland beat Georgia

Northern Ireland earned their first away Nations League victory with a 1-0 win in Tbilisi after Pierce Charles saved a penalty. Daniel Ballard suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the next three games, Michael O'Neill said.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Premier League clubs explore compensation claims over Manchester City case
Football

Premier League clubs explore compensation claims over Manchester City case

Clubs have sought advice on possible financial claims, BBC Sport reports. City deny wrongdoing and are expected to appeal.

Staff Sep 25, 2026
Unadkat and Haines put Sussex 332 ahead against Hampshire
Cricket

Unadkat and Haines put Sussex 332 ahead against Hampshire

Jaydev Unadkat took 5-32 and Tom Haines finished unbeaten on 99 as Sussex took control on day two.

Staff Sep 25, 2026