October 12th, 2020

Super-middleweights added to Taylor bill

Katie Taylor’s world title triple-header bill has been boosted by the addition of two super-middleweight fights.

Alex Smith’s remarkable return: 11 things from NFL Sunday

There were contrasting fortunes for quarterbacks Alex Smith and Dak Prescott, as the former make a remarkable return from injury, while the later is ruled out of the season after suffering a horrific ankle injury; here’s a look at what we learned from Week Five in the NFL…

Grimthorpe salutes Enable

Teddy Grimthorpe nominated Enable’s first Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe victory as his personal highlight of the mare’s glittering career following her retirement on Monday.

Russell and Kennedy sidelined

Davy Russell and Jack Kennedy will both be sidelined for “a number of weeks” after suffering injury at Limerick on Sunday.

Star kicks off chase campaign

Top-class hurdler Darver Star kicks off his career over fences at Punchestown on Tuesday.

NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami Heat with LeBron James MVP

The Los Angeles Lakers end a decade-long wait for a 17th NBA title as they beat the Miami Heat 4-2 in their best-of-seven series.

French Open 2020: Why the tennis GOAT debate is about so much more than numbers

We can point to statistics in the GOAT debate, but there is also the emotional side, writes Russell Fuller. Plus, who gets your vote?

NBA champions LA Lakers pay tribute to Kobe Bryant after title win

The Los Angeles Lakers pay tribute to Kobe Bryant – who died in a helicopter crash in January – after winning their first NBA title in a decade.

Dak Prescott: Cowboys quarterback undergoes surgery on ankle injury

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is out for the season after suffering a fracture and dislocation of his right ankle in his team’s win over the New York Giants.

Nations League: How is the 2020-21 tournament shaping up at the halfway point?

With the 2020-21 Nations League tournament reaching the halfway point, BBC Sport assesses the state of the play for the home nations and Europe’s big hitters.
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