October 1st, 2025

Fleetwood: European captaincy ‘in good hands for a long time yet’

​​​​​Tommy Fleetwood feels Team Europe are in “good hands for a long time yet” whether Luke Donald continues as Ryder Cup captain or not.

Kartal beats Andreeva in China for biggest win of her career

Great Britain’s Sonay Kartal recorded the biggest win of her career with a three-set victory over world No 5 Mirra Andreeva in the last 16 of the China Open.

Sinner defeats game Tien to win second China Open title

Jannik Sinner secured his second China Open title in three years and third tournament victory of 2025 with a straight-sets win over a game Lerner Tien in Beijing.

Will England avoid ‘absolute shocker’ at Women’s World Cup?

Sky Sports’ Charles Dagnall has his say on England’s prospects at the Women’s World Cup, saying the return to fitness of Heather Knight is key and hailing the development of seamer Lauren Bell.

Meet the NFL’s quarterback whisperer – ‘having Justin Jefferson helps!’

Kevin O’Connell refuses to conform to group-think in the NFL. The best trust their own judgement implicitly. And he is one of the very best.

No panic – but is this Liverpool’s transitional season coming a year late?

After hitting the ground running 12 months ago, Arne Slot’s experiencing his first bumps in the road as Liverpool boss, writes Phil McNulty.

Leigh ‘do not intend to fulfil’ Wigan semi-final

Wigan say that Leigh Leopards have informed them they “do not intend to fulfil” Friday’s Super League play-off semi-final.

Arsenal lead set-piece trend as NFL tactics spread

Umir Irfan looks at how football teams are using blocking moves at set-pieces in a similar way to how NFL players block their opponents.

BBC to show live Women’s Champions League matches

BBC Sport signs a five-year deal to broadcast live Women’s Champions League matches from this season.

Kerr ends Litchfield’s half-century hopes with 100th ODI wicket

Melie Kerr bowls Phoebe Litchfield on her first delivery to dismiss the Australian batter for 45 runs, and take her 100th career ODI wicket, as Australia fall to 81-2 after ten overs in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
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