Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Sports

Germany players leave the pitch due to injury
Germany squad update

Musiala and Havertz leave Germany squad due to injuries

Musiala suffered a torn muscle in his right thigh; Havertz is dealing with a strain — Burkardt and Wirtz called up as reinforcements

View from the south stand towards the north stand and the new skyscrapers in the background
Poljud

Hajduk unhappy with skyscraper construction near Poljud

Club warns new buildings will permanently alter the stadium's distinctive skyline and the view from the north stand.

Pietersen with bat on the field
English cricket

Pietersen returns to English cricket as specialist mentor

Former four-time Ashes winner discusses new role, work with Brook and McCullum, and openness to helping Test batsmen

Referee with a flag on the pitch
Premier League referee

Dan Robathan forced into retirement after spine tumours

Premier League assistant referee told he has less than a 10 per cent chance of returning to the pitch after benign tumours pressed on his nerves.

Slaven Bilić at a press conference ahead of the match against Czech Republic
Nations League

Bilić ahead of Czech Republic: We are ready, first match is the priority

Croatia open the Nations League against Czech Republic in Prague tomorrow, with manager Slaven Bilić marking his first match in charge of his second spell.

Training in Prague: selector weighs midfield options as Baturina's fitness remains in question
Slavija

Baturina questioned over Prague, Bilić seeks solutions in midfield

Selector Bilić has 26 players at his disposal, and instead of the tired Baturina, options include Vlašić, Pašalić, Ivanović and Kramarić.

Veterans with trophies and medals
Veterans' sports

Klanjec hosts veterans' sports meeting with 105 participants

Retirees competed in pétanque, bowling and billiards at the Brozov breg venue, with trophies and medals for the best.

Peloton on the road with a follow vehicle and a drone
Cycling governance

UCI proposes transition periods and budget cap in Future of Cycling report

Wide-ranging recommendations include stricter race safety standards, drone use instead of follow vehicles, and a financial fairness mechanism for professional teams.

British athlete Keely Hodgkinson in a Nike bodysuit with hood
Nike bodysuit

Hodgkinson wins in Nike bodysuit in London, but cannot wear it at the Olympics

British athlete competed in a full-body suit with hood and open back, but will have to wear Adidas equipment at Los Angeles 2028.

Referee's ball on the grass field
FA Cup

Mulbarton Wanderers to replay FA Cup tie following referee error

The Norfolk club is 'deeply disappointed' by the FA's decision to order a replay of the second qualifying round tie against Woodford Town, scheduled for 29 September.

Silhouettes of players on the transfer market
Premier League

Chelsea lead race for Alex Scott, Bayern track Olmo

Barcelona must sell in January to fund new signings, with Bastoni on the wishlist.

March to the memorial and sports spirit
Sports

2nd Memorial Tournament Held in Benkovac

A large number of defenders and association members gathered, with wreaths laid at the Green Oak prior to the tournament.

A football ball on a green pitch
County League

Third round of the County League: Vihor and Snježnik without points

Omladinac and Rab share points, Rikard Benčić loses top spot, while Rječina triumphs at Čik.

Hrgović with family in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik

Hrgović after break in Dubrovnik: Goal is unification of belts

The heavyweight world champion revealed in a BoxNation interview that he turned down a lighter opponent and outlined his plans for title defence.

Players battling for the ball on the grass pitch
ŽNK Donat

Hajduk triumph on Višnjik, Donat suffer first home defeat

Split-based side decided the contest in the first half-hour, with the visitors striking the bar several times.

Croatian athlete on the podium with a medal
Hamburg

Matea Jelić wins gold at German Open in Hamburg

The Knin-born athlete and member of Split’s Marjan triumphed in the senior under-73kg category with four victories, while Ivan Šapina and Ozana Radić also secured medals.

Irish player in green kit
Irish international

Ogbene calls for patience ahead of Israel matches

The Irish winger says the decision to boycott must not be made by footballers and that the squad was fully focused on Kosovo.

English cricketer in action
England cricket

Mark Wood ends international career

The fast bowler has retired from the national side following a series of spectacular performances, including 6-37 at Hobart and 5-34 at Headingley.