Match Report
Lauren Hemp winner lifts Manchester City past London City Lionesses
Lauren Hemp scored two minutes after London City Lionesses equalised to secure a 2-1 Manchester City victory in the Women’s Super League.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Sports News
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Football
Hemp winner sends Manchester City top after London City test
Lauren Hemp struck two minutes after London City equalised to secure a 2-1 victory and lift Manchester City to the WSL summit.
Staff • November 1, 2026
Rugby
RFL announces reform panel after England’s Rugby League World Cup exits
Paul Sculthorpe, Jodie Cunningham and Adrian Morley will help shape the RFL’s One Game, One England initiative after both national teams exited their World Cups at the group stage.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Football
Evanilson and Adli score as Bournemouth beat Leeds for sixth straight win
Evanilson capitalised on a James Trafford error before Amine Adli scored late as Bournemouth beat Leeds. Marco Rose’s side have scored 16 unanswered goals across six successive victories.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Racing
T O Elvis catches Englishman late to win Breeders’ Cup Sprint for Japan
Ryusei Sakai brought T O Elvis from well off the pace to beat Englishman in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Keeneland. Liam Smith finished third in the 13-runner race.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Rugby
Tonga edge Samoa 20-18 as England exit Rugby League World Cup
Tonga rallied to beat Samoa 20-18 at CommBank Stadium, with the result confirming England’s World Cup exit on points difference. Tonga and Samoa both advance to the semi-finals.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Tennis
Harriet Dart wins first WTA singles title with Guangzhou comeback
Harriet Dart beat Lilli Tagger 4-6 6-3 6-4 in Guangzhou to claim her first WTA Tour singles title. The British qualifier is set to return to the world top 100.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Football
Sheffield Wednesday appoint Dave Challinor as manager
Sheffield Wednesday have named former Stockport County boss Dave Challinor as Henrik Pedersen’s replacement. He will watch Sunday’s Blackpool match from the stands while Matt Hamshaw takes charge.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Horse Racing
Deterministic denies Notable Speech a repeat Breeders' Cup Mile victory
Deterministic held off defending champion Notable Speech to win the Breeders' Cup Mile at Keeneland. Japan's T O Elvis also struck with a late charge in the Sprint.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Cricket
Heather Knight's unbeaten 54 leads Sydney Thunder past Brisbane Heat
Heather Knight made an unbeaten 54 as Sydney Thunder chased down Brisbane Heat's 178-5 with 20 balls remaining. Phoebe Litchfield and Laura Harris also scored quickly in the six-wicket WBBL victory.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Athletics
European champion and Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean dies aged 34
Ciara Mageean, the 2024 European 1500m champion and two-time Irish Olympian, has died aged 34. A statement on her social media announced her death following a cancer diagnosis disclosed last year.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
news
FAW warns of growing battle to retain Wales women's football talent
Wales football officials have warned of intensifying competition for young players eligible for more than one country. An expanded development pathway includes an under-23 squad designed to help talent progress towards the senior team.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Race Report
Benvenuto Cellini wins Breeders' Cup Turf as O'Brien matches top-level record
Ryan Moore guided Benvenuto Cellini to a late Breeders' Cup Turf victory at Keeneland. The win brought Aidan O'Brien level with his own annual record of 28 top-level successes.
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news
Enciso equaliser earns Ipswich 2-2 draw as Hull's winless run reaches eight
Julio Enciso rescued a point for Ipswich after Hull overturned a half-time deficit at the MKM Stadium. Hull remain unbeaten at home, but their wait for a victory has stretched to eight matches.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Motorsport
Marc Marquez wins Malaysian Grand Prix to open 44-point MotoGP lead
Marc Marquez won in Malaysia ahead of Pedro Acosta and Alex Marquez, extending his championship lead to 44 points. Title rival Jorge Martin withdrew after struggling with a fractured wrist.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Football
Keelan Williams retires at 22 after heart condition ends playing career
Former Liverpool academy player Keelan Williams has explained why a heart condition forced him to retire at 22. The former Wales youth international is encouraging other players to undergo heart checks.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Women's Football
FAW warns of growing competition for Wales talent after Layla Drury switches to England
The Football Association of Wales is seeking to retain its leading young female players after Layla Drury moved into England's system. Officials and a former Wales captain have highlighted the pressures on the Welsh development pathway.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Match Report
Naderi sends Rangers into League Cup final as McInnes calls for improvement
Ryan Naderi's 83rd-minute goal gave Rangers a 1-0 semi-final victory over Aberdeen at Hampden. Derek McInnes welcomed the final place but called for better finishing and decision-making.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Racing
Jose Ortiz wins Breeders' Cup double with Nitrogen and Kathynmarissa
Jose Ortiz won the Distaff on Nitrogen and the Filly & Mare Turf on Kathynmarissa at Keeneland. Fully Subscribed and Gimme A Nother finished second in the respective races.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Rugby
Australia beat Wales 124-6 to set international rugby league scoring record
Jaime Chapman scored six tries as Australia beat Wales 124-6 at the Women's Rugby League World Cup. Wales became the first team to score against the Jillaroos in this tournament.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Scottish Football
McInnes demands sharper finishing after Rangers secure League Cup final place
Derek McInnes called for better decision-making and finishing after Rangers beat Aberdeen 1-0 to reach the League Cup final. Ryan Naderi's late winner extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Premier League
Sakamoto and Awoniyi strike as Coventry beat Sunderland 3-1 to escape bottom three
Coventry moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 3-1 home win over Sunderland. The visitors remain bottom after finishing the match with 10 men.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Racing
Sovereignty wins Breeders’ Cup Classic to give Godolphin its first victory in the race
Sovereignty added the Breeders’ Cup Classic to his 2025 Kentucky Derby victory at Keeneland. The Puma finished second, while defending champion Forever Young was fifth.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Formula 1
Hamilton takes first Ferrari grand prix pole by 0.009 seconds in Mexico
Lewis Hamilton edged George Russell in Mexico City qualifying to claim his 105th career pole. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start fourth after a penalty for Max Verstappen.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Soccer
Maresca calls for fewer errors after Manchester City suffer successive league defeats
Enzo Maresca said avoidable mistakes were hurting Manchester City after their defeat by Brighton. Fabian Hürzeler praised his players for responding to a midweek cup exit against the same opponents.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
News
Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to first WNBA title with Game 7 win
Gabby Williams scored 30 points as Golden State beat Atlanta 68-63 at Chase Center to claim its first WNBA championship. The title arrives in the Valkyries' second season.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
News
Usyk plans 2027 cruiserweight return and Benavidez bout, adviser says
Oleksandr Usyk’s adviser says the unbeaten Ukrainian wants to return to cruiserweight in 2027 and pursue another undisputed title. David Benavidez is the intended opponent for a later unification fight, not a confirmed booking.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Tennis
De Minaur beats Zverev in Vienna semifinal to boost ATP Finals bid
Alex de Minaur survived a deciding tiebreak to reach the Vienna final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Rugby
Northampton overturn Gloucester lead as Mitchell suffers hamstring injury
Saints recovered from 14-0 down to win 28-14, while the severity of Alex Mitchell’s hamstring injury remained unclear.
Staff Nov 1, 2026
Rugby
Tom Bowen double powers Cardiff to 26-0 derby win over Ospreys
Cardiff scored four tries in a 26-0 win at Ospreys, with Tom Bowen crossing twice. The bonus-point victory left Cardiff seventh before the URC's five-week break.
Staff Nov 1, 2026