Tennis
Wimbledon chief clarifies influencer access and courtside conduct rules
Richard Atkinson says Wimbledon has no influencer accreditation category, but creators remain welcome through supervised commercial partnerships.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
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Tennis
Wimbledon chief rules out blanket influencer ban but stresses match etiquette
Richard Atkinson says influencers have a place at Wimbledon but must respect its standards. The comments follow disruption during Naomi Osaka’s US Open match.
Staff • October 9, 2026
Cricket
Renshaw and Cummins lift Australia to 187-6 before bad light ends Durban opener
Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins added an unbeaten 63 as Australia recovered from 124-6 on the first day against South Africa. Bad light ended play with Renshaw on 46 and Cummins on 33.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Cricket
Afghanistan fight back to leave Bangladesh 317-8 after Tanzid's 83
Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam and Litton Das made half-centuries, but Afghanistan recovered from a difficult start in Abu Dhabi. Mohammad Saleem took three wickets as Bangladesh closed the opening day on 317-8.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Match Report
England beat Greece 3-1 to take World Cup play-off advantage
England won 3-1 in Crete through goals from Georgia Stanway, Maya Le Tissier and Alessia Russo. The Lionesses carry a two-goal lead into Tuesday’s return leg in Leicester.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Cricket
Farhan hits 89 as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in first T20I
Sahibzada Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat led Pakistan to a target of 183 in Rawalpindi with seven balls remaining. Lahiru Udara scored 91 for Sri Lanka.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
news
Shai Hope century powers West Indies to 250 chase against India in Ranchi
Shai Hope made an unbeaten 102 as West Indies chased down 250 with nine balls remaining in Ranchi. The six-wicket victory levelled the five-match T20I series at 1-1.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
News
Carrick urges City case resolution as Kompany stands by playing achievements
Michael Carrick called for a swift conclusion to Manchester City's financial case, while Vincent Kompany defended his pride in the team's on-field achievements. City have appealed the ruling.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
News
CAF reviews four-year Afcon plan as Motsepe raises return to biennial tournament
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says the planned four-year Africa Cup of Nations cycle is under review. No decision to reverse the change or timetable for a ruling has been announced.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
News
Jason Kelce joins London amateur rugby match after lesson from Joe Marler
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce played for Old Streetonians in a friendly against Hackney RFC. Local players described his adjustment to rugby after a lesson from former England prop Joe Marler.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
News
Carrick and Iraola call for clarity as Manchester City appeal financial verdict
Michael Carrick and Andoni Iraola have called for a swift resolution to Manchester City's financial-rules case. City deny wrongdoing and have appealed, while Vincent Kompany says he remains proud of his playing achievements.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Rugby
Shaun Edwards joins Argentina coaching staff through 2027 Rugby World Cup
Shaun Edwards will join Felipe Contepomi's Argentina staff at the end of October on a deal through the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Former Pumas head coach Mario Ledesma is also returning to oversee the forwards.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Horse Racing
Andrew Balding extends trainers' championship lead with Newmarket and York wins
Andrew Balding strengthened his bid for a first Flat trainers' championship with wins at Newmarket and York. Never So Brave led home a stable one-two in the Challenge Stakes.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
NFL
Mike Ditka dies at 86 after championship career as Bears player and coach
Mike Ditka’s family announced his death at 86 on Friday. The Hall of Fame tight end won an NFL championship with Chicago before returning to lead its Super Bowl XX winners.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
news
Martin O'Neill says Celtic stay was a quick decision after losing run
Martin O'Neill says he quickly decided to continue as Celtic manager after three consecutive defeats. The 74-year-old has reaffirmed his commitment and identified winning the league as the priority.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
News
European FAs push to scrap three-week international break
Federations have raised workload and financial concerns, but no calendar change has been announced.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Football
European football associations seek reversal of three-week international break
European football associations want UEFA to press for a return to shorter international windows, according to the Guardian. Concerns include player workloads, competitive balance and ticket sales, but the calendar is set until 2030.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
News
Mourinho confirms Mbappe return and says forward met Real Madrid obligations
Jose Mourinho says Kylian Mbappe will play after his international-break injury and has met his club obligations. The coach also provided updates on Madrid players still working towards a return.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Cricket
Jimmy Adams leaves Hampshire for Tasmania coaching role after 25 years
Jimmy Adams is leaving Hampshire for a coaching opportunity with Tasmania after more than 25 years as a player and coach. The former captain made 462 appearances for the county.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
news
O'Neill condemns Desmond protest as Green Brigade announces Celtic boycott
The Green Brigade plans to miss Scottish Cup and home European matches as Celtic's dispute with supporter groups deepens.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Basketball
A'ja Wilson wins record fifth WNBA MVP and first three in a row
A'ja Wilson has become the WNBA's first five-time MVP and first winner in three consecutive seasons. The Las Vegas Aces star received 65 of 74 first-place votes.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Premier League
Carrick calls for swift resolution of Manchester City financial case
Michael Carrick says the Manchester City case has affected him personally and wants clarity. City have appealed the commission's findings, with sanctions still unresolved.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Football
Reedijk says seven-hour board meeting convinced him to join Hibernian
Marink Reedijk says detailed discussions with Hibernian's board persuaded him to take the managerial job. The Dutchman has spent his first two weeks introducing his ideas to a squad sitting 10th in the Scottish Premiership.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Formula 1
Verstappen fastest in Singapore sprint qualifying, faces yellow-flag investigation
Max Verstappen beat George Russell by 0.120 seconds in Singapore sprint qualifying but faced a yellow-flag investigation. Engine-setting glitches and a difficult session for championship leader Kimi Antonelli added to the drama.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
News
Green Brigade announces Celtic cup boycott amid board dispute
The Green Brigade plans to miss Celtic's Scottish Cup ties and remaining Europa League home matches. League games are excluded from the boycott amid an escalating dispute with the board.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Tennis
Wimbledon maintains no influencer accreditation and bars portable ring lights
Wimbledon does not offer a dedicated accreditation category for influencers, and portable ring lights will not be allowed. Its interim chief executive says brand guests will be closely supervised rather than excluded altogether.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Formula 1
Mercedes splits car specifications in Singapore as Wolff rejects bias claims
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are running different Mercedes specifications in Singapore after an upgrade fell short of expectations. Toto Wolff says the team has yet to establish which version is quicker.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Boxing
Fury-Joshua Cardiff fight sells out within an hour as 500,000 join ticket queue
Tickets for Tyson Fury’s fight with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff sold out within an hour, BBC Sport reported. Around 80,000 seats went on sale, with official prices reaching £13,128 including fees.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
Tennis
Hurkacz beats Djokovic in Shanghai for first win in nine meetings
Hubert Hurkacz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 at the Shanghai Masters, three days after the Serbian won in Beijing. The result leaves Djokovic outside the top eight in the ATP Finals race.
Staff Oct 9, 2026
MMA
Sean Strickland criticises UFC pay and seeks permission to box
Sean Strickland says UFC pay leaves fighters unable to retire on their own terms. The middleweight champion wants to pursue boxing, but his UFC contract restricts outside competition.
Staff Oct 9, 2026