October 29th, 2026
McDermott: England face ‘unique task’ to progress and can’t get distracted
Brian McDermott has warned his England side not to chase the points as they look to keep their slim Rugby League World Cup hopes alive with a big win against Papua New Guinea.
County cricket ins and outs 2027
Keep up to speed with all the signings, departures and overseas players in county cricket for the 2027 season.
WNBA Finals set to make history: Watch Game 6 live on Sky Sports
On Thursday, either the Golden State Valkyries will win a WNBA championship in just their second year of existence, live on Sky Sports, or the Atlanta Dream will force the first Game 7 in league history.
Osaka stunned by 18-year-old Pohankova at Pan Pacific Open in Japan
Naomi Osaka, seeded No 7 and playing before home fans in Japan, was knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday by teenager Mia Pohankova.
England’s Hull two off early LPGA Tour lead in Malaysia
England’s Charley Hull sits two shots off the lead after the opening round of the LPGA’s Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Mourinho and chaos – is Real Madrid boss misunderstood?
Jose Mourinho has spent the past decade seeing other managers hailed as geniuses, but did Real Madrid’s win at Barcelona show he’s been misunderstood?
Sometimes managers need sacking for own good – Neville
Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked “for their own good” as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.
Chiellini guidance to Leeds ‘rock’ – could Muharemovic be signing of season?
Having cost Leeds United an ‘eye-watering’ fee, Tarik Muharemovic has impressed so much that some fear the club face a battle to keep him.
Brewers win first World Series in 57-year history
The Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series for the first time in the franchise’s 57-year history after beating the Tampa Bay Rays in game five on Wednesday.
England boss McDermott urges patience in PNG points chase
England boss Brian McDermott has urged his players not to panic as they chase points against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday in a bid to keep alive their Rugby League World Cup hopes.