October, 2019

Wales v South Africa: Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of World Cup semi-final for Springboks

South Africa wing Cheslin Kolbe has been ruled out of Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against Wales.

Conor McGregor announces UFC return on 18 January 2020 – seven months after retiring

Conor McGregor says he will make his UFC return on 18 January 2020 – despite announcing his retirement from mixed martial arts earlier this year.

Slavia Prague 1-2 Barcelona: Lionel Messi breaks another record in narrow win

Lionel Messi becomes the first player to score in 15 consecutive Champions League seasons as Barcelona claim a narrow win at Slavia Prague.

Chelsea scout urges club to to re-sign Ake

Chelsea scout Piet de Visser has urged the club to re-sign Nathan Ake from Bournemouth.

Taylor reveals Loma regret

Josh Taylor remembers thinking ‘I should be in there’ against Vasiliy Lomachenko in an amateur fight that he withdrew from due to injury.

Juve in talks over Mandzukic exit

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has opened the door for Mario Mandzukic to start training with another side ahead of a January transfer move.

Russian doping scandal: ‘Russia must expect 2020 Olympics ban’ – Rusada head

Russia must expect to be banned from the 2020 Olympics for inconsistencies in lab data sent to investigators, says the head of Russia’s anti-doping agency.

Champions League victory restores confidence, says Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham’s 5-0 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League helped restore confidence to his side after a mixed start to the season.

Marieke Vervoort: Tribute to the Paralympian, who ended her life through euthanasia

BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Eleanor Oldroyd reflects on her time with Paralympian Marieke Vervoort, who has ended her life through euthanasia at age of 40.

World Series: Washington Nationals edge out Houston Astros in game one

The Washington Nationals win their debut World Series game, edging out the Houston Astros 5-4 in game one of the best-of-seven series in Houston.
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