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Manchester City confirm financial-rules appeal as FA considers response
Football

Manchester City confirm financial-rules appeal as FA considers response

Manchester City say they have lodged an appeal against the independent commission’s financial-rules findings. The FA is considering the implications, while the timetable for resolving the appeal remains uncertain.

Staff • October 3, 2026
Daley Thompson reaches 50 years as British decathlon record-holder
Athletics

Daley Thompson reaches 50 years as British decathlon record-holder

Daley Thompson has marked half a century as Britain's decathlon record-holder. In a new Guardian interview, the double Olympic champion reflected on his early financial struggles and the training routine he maintains at 68.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
Frawley scores twice on debut as Connacht edge Benetton 22-19
Rugby

Frawley scores twice on debut as Connacht edge Benetton 22-19

Ciaran Frawley scored the winning try in the 77th minute as Connacht beat Benetton 22-19 in Treviso. His debut double secured a bonus point and Connacht’s first victory of the season.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
Bath hold off Exeter comeback to win 40-34 and maintain perfect start
Rugby

Bath hold off Exeter comeback to win 40-34 and maintain perfect start

Bath recovered after surrendering a 16-point half-time lead to beat Exeter 40-34. A penalty try and Ted Hill’s score secured their second bonus-point win of the season.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
Brisbane 2032 reveals Olympic and Paralympic emblems after YouTube leak
Olympics

Brisbane 2032 reveals Olympic and Paralympic emblems after YouTube leak

Brisbane 2032 organisers have released their Olympic and Paralympic emblems after an official YouTube video showed them ahead of schedule. A Monday launch is still set to explain the designs and present animated imagery.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
Bath beat Exeter 40-34 after surviving second-half fightback
Rugby

Bath beat Exeter 40-34 after surviving second-half fightback

Bath recovered from an Exeter comeback to win 40-34 at the Rec and move top of the Gallagher Prem. A penalty try and Ted Hill’s finish settled an 11-try contest.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
Ronan Augé in induced coma after Langkawi crash, team says condition stable
Cycling

Ronan Augé in induced coma after Langkawi crash, team says condition stable

Unibet Rose Rockets says Ronan Augé is stable and his life is not in danger after a stage-six crash at the Tour de Langkawi. The French rider remains under hospital care in Malaysia.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
BBC review traces Manchester City transfer fees to 46 clubs in 19 leagues
Football

BBC review traces Manchester City transfer fees to 46 clubs in 19 leagues

A BBC Sport review traces Manchester City's senior-player transfer payments from summer 2009 to winter 2018 across 19 league systems, including money passed on through sell-on clauses.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
Bath withstand Exeter comeback to win 40-34 at the Rec
Match Report

Bath withstand Exeter comeback to win 40-34 at the Rec

Bath recovered after surrendering their half-time lead to beat Exeter 40-34 and maintain their unbeaten start. Exeter earned two bonus points despite a second defeat.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record with unbeaten 188 in Titans win
Cricket

Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record with unbeaten 188 in Titans win

Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit an unbeaten 188 from 79 balls as Titans beat Knights by 124 runs. His innings surpassed Chris Gayle's longstanding men's T20 record of 175.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
Bowen double helps Cardiff beat Zebre 40-27 for second URC win
Rugby

Bowen double helps Cardiff beat Zebre 40-27 for second URC win

Tom Bowen scored twice as Cardiff beat Zebre 40-27 for a second consecutive URC victory. A late three-try response earned the visitors a bonus point.

Staff Oct 3, 2026
Ciaron Brown double sends Northern Ireland past Ukraine in 3-0 win
Football

Ciaron Brown double sends Northern Ireland past Ukraine in 3-0 win

Ciaron Brown scored his first two international goals as Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 3-0 in Slovakia. The result kept Michael O'Neill's side unbeaten and three points clear in their Nations League group.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Aston Villa beat Sevilla 3-1 to claim Antonio Puerta Trophy
Football

Aston Villa beat Sevilla 3-1 to claim Antonio Puerta Trophy

Aston Villa scored three times in 12 minutes to overturn Sevilla’s lead and win the Antonio Puerta Trophy. The victory marked Unai Emery’s return to his former club.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Tuchel says City case is a talking point but sees no training distraction
Football

Tuchel says City case is a talking point but sees no training distraction

Thomas Tuchel said Manchester City’s financial-rules case was being discussed in the England camp, but he had seen no distraction in training. City maintain their innocence and have announced an appeal.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Bath beat Exeter 40-34 to go top after second-half fightback
Rugby

Bath beat Exeter 40-34 to go top after second-half fightback

Bath recovered from Exeter's three-try surge to win 40-34 at the Rec and lead the Prem. The Chiefs took two bonus points from their second successive defeat.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Arsenal shelve major Emirates expansion in favour of targeted upgrades
News

Arsenal shelve major Emirates expansion in favour of targeted upgrades

Arsenal will focus on hospitality, retail and visitor improvements rather than a major expansion of the Emirates Stadium. The decision comes alongside a reported review of the club's non-football operations.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Bastoni earns Italy a draw as France finish with 10 men in Nations League
Match Report

Bastoni earns Italy a draw as France finish with 10 men in Nations League

Alessandro Bastoni cancelled out Michael Olise’s opener in a 1-1 draw at the Stade de France. Gianluigi Donnarumma made crucial saves before Dayot Upamecano’s late dismissal.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Trump whitewashes Selby 5-0 to set up Shenzhen semi-final against Wu
Snooker

Trump whitewashes Selby 5-0 to set up Shenzhen semi-final against Wu

Judd Trump swept Mark Selby aside at the Shenzhen Open, while Wu Yize edged Shaun Murphy in a deciding frame to complete their semi-final pairing.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Bath withstand Exeter comeback to win 40-34 and maintain perfect start
Rugby

Bath withstand Exeter comeback to win 40-34 and maintain perfect start

Bath recovered after Exeter overturned a 16-point half-time deficit to win 40-34. The six-try victory left Bath with maximum points from their first two Prem matches.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
McHaffie try gives Edinburgh 17-13 win over Stormers
Match Report

McHaffie try gives Edinburgh 17-13 win over Stormers

Rory McHaffie scored the decisive try on his home debut as Edinburgh beat Stormers 17-13. The result gave Edinburgh two wins from their opening two United Rugby Championship matches.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Bowen double helps Cardiff beat Zebre 40-27 despite late fightback
Match Report

Bowen double helps Cardiff beat Zebre 40-27 despite late fightback

Tom Bowen scored twice as Cardiff claimed a six-try URC victory at the Arms Park. Zebre's late response earned the visitors a try bonus point.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Bowen scores twice as Cardiff beat Zebre 40-27 for second URC win
Rugby

Bowen scores twice as Cardiff beat Zebre 40-27 for second URC win

Tom Bowen scored two of Cardiff’s six tries in a 40-27 victory over Zebre. A late three-try response earned the visitors a bonus point at the Arms Park.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Treasury Committee asks HMRC for answers on Manchester City tax implications
Football

Treasury Committee asks HMRC for answers on Manchester City tax implications

Dame Meg Hillier has asked HMRC about the tax implications of findings against Manchester City, with a response requested by October 15. City deny wrongdoing and have lodged an appeal.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Rui Pinto says witness protection will end as lawyers warn of safety risk
Football

Rui Pinto says witness protection will end as lawyers warn of safety risk

Rui Pinto says Portugal will end his witness protection on 10 October, prompting him to relocate. His lawyers warned of heightened risk while proceedings linked to Football Leaks remain active.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
NFL suspends 49ers owner Jed York for six games and fines him $500,000
NFL

NFL suspends 49ers owner Jed York for six games and fines him $500,000

The NFL has suspended San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York for six games over a personal conduct policy violation. Three games have been credited as served, making him eligible to return on October 20.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Rugby brain-injury claimants face £2.8m legal bill and October deadline
News

Rugby brain-injury claimants face £2.8m legal bill and October deadline

Claimants in rugby's brain-injury litigation face £2.8m in defendants' legal costs, The Guardian reports. Hundreds of cases can proceed only if payment and disclosure conditions are met.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
MacIntyre fires 65 to close on Jarvis at Alfred Dunhill Links
Golf

MacIntyre fires 65 to close on Jarvis at Alfred Dunhill Links

Robert MacIntyre moved to eight under with a second-round 65 at Kingsbarns, three shots behind Alfred Dunhill Links leader Casey Jarvis.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
CBS and Tony Romo part ways as JJ Watt keeps lead NFL role
NFL

CBS and Tony Romo part ways as JJ Watt keeps lead NFL role

CBS has announced Tony Romo’s departure following his Wisconsin arrest and no-contest plea. JJ Watt will continue alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Tony Romo leaves CBS Sports as JJ Watt stays on lead NFL broadcast team
NFL

Tony Romo leaves CBS Sports as JJ Watt stays on lead NFL broadcast team

CBS Sports and Tony Romo have ended their broadcasting relationship by mutual agreement. JJ Watt will remain on the network's lead NFL announcing team for the rest of the season.

Staff Oct 2, 2026
Renée Slegers says Arsenal board is backing her amid difficult start
News

Renée Slegers says Arsenal board is backing her amid difficult start

Renée Slegers says she has felt support from Arsenal’s leadership during a difficult start. She also explained her absence from media duties after the Paris FC draw.

Staff Oct 2, 2026