Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Sports

Tennis player in action on the court
Sports

Djokovic in seventh final at Beijing after Medvedev disqualification

Gold, silver, and bronze medals on the podium
Sports

Croatian U20 team wins five medals at Balkan Championships

Cricket pitch in Perth
Warm-up match

England to play warm-up match ahead of white-ball tour of Australia

The England and Wales Cricket Board says it has learned from its defeat in the Ashes series and has scheduled a warm-up match ahead of the ODI series in Australia.

Silhouette of a cyclist on a night road
Bicycle race

Bottas travels by bicycle from Malaysia to Singapore

The Finnish driver chose a 350-kilometre bicycle route to media obligations in Singapore instead of a private jet.

Player in action on the field
Hajduk

Bamba returns to full training following appearance for Gambia

Hajduk's wing attacker has no issues with injury and is back in full training.

Coach on the sideline
Croatia

Bilić could leave if Croatia suffers another defeat

Croatia seek a response against Spain on Tuesday following a 7-0 defeat to England, with the coach potentially resigning in the event of another heavy loss.

Empty football field under the floodlights
Nations League

Serbia lose to Netherlands, Paunović criticises refereeing

2-1 defeat in Eindhoven marks fourth consecutive Nations League loss and leaves Serbia on the brink of relegation from League A.

Empty stadium with emphasis on atmosphere
Ireland vs Israel

Hallgrimsson: Israel was trying to intimidate us from the start

The Irish manager claims that someone spat on a member of his staff, while his Israeli counterpart denies seeing the incident.

A football on the pitch of a stadium
Nations League

Portugal secure play-off spot, Serbia left without a point

Netherlands defeat Serbia 2-1, Germany draw in Greece, Portugal remain unbeaten in Group 4.

Players in the dark under the floodlights
Sports

Kustić enters locker room after debacle: Attitude towards the jersey was unacceptable

HNS president supports coach Bićo and players, but expects a reaction from Spain at Poljud.

Tennis player celebrates victory on the court
Beijing

Djokovic overcomes Zverev to reach China Open semi-finals

The Serbian is unbeaten in 32 matches and is one step closer to a seventh title at the tournament.

Table tennis match in progress
Table tennis

Stubica and Zabhak celebrate in Dubrovnik in the second round

Both Zagorje teams secured victories with 4-1 wins against Libertas Marinkolor 2, with Stubica fourth on four points.

Tennis rackets, balls and net on the court
Beijing

Djokovic and Zverev reach Beijing quarter-finals: disputes with umpire and Troicki

Djokovic entered the Beijing tournament with a 31-0 record, but lost his serve in the first game and disputed a point replay with the umpire.

Stadium full of fans and referee on the pitch
Lambrechts

UEFA appoints Belgian referee Lambrechts for Croatia vs Spain

Croatian side host European and world champions at Poljud on Tuesday evening, with 42-year-old Erik Lambrechts set to officiate the Nations League quarter-final.

Formula 1 cars on a wet track
Sports

Verstappen on pole at Sepang, Russell withdraws five laps from the end

Race resumes after a long stoppage due to the safety car; Antonelli leads on older tyres, while Norris goes wide into the gravel.

Wet track under a gloomy sky
F1 Malaysia

Rain delays F1 spectacle in Malaysia

The race is due to start shortly, with live text coverage available on Index.

Gvardiol on the pitch after the match
Sports

Gvardiola receives lowest rating of his career following defeat to England

Tennis balls on the green lawn
St Andrews

Celtic impose lifetime ban following protest against Desmond

The club will end its relationship with the fan group after tennis balls were thrown at the 15th hole at St Andrews.