Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Sports

A ball in the net on a pitch under floodlights
Goal fest

Round 10 of 3. NL South: 32 goals in seven matches

Seven matches in the 3. NL South produced 32 goals, while the Omiš and Neretva fixture was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Car number 12 in a fast corner
United States

Antonelli takes pole in Austin, Verstappen second

The Italian Mercedes driver beat Max Verstappen by 0.179 seconds; a win in Sunday's race makes him world champion.

Boxers in the ring under the lights
Boxing

Smith defends WBC title with victory over Puell in Sheffield

British boxer Dalton Smith beat Dominican double world champion Alberto Puell by split decision.

Fighter raises the belt above his head
FNC Title

Bojković knocks out Eskiev in first round to win FNC belt

Serbian fighter won in Skopje after 48 seconds, securing his 11th career victory and first lightweight title

A blue mass of fans in the stadium stands
Serie A

Lazio beat Parma to take Serie A top spot

The Romans secured their seventh league win with second-half goals to temporarily claim the summit of the table.

A full stadium under floodlights at night
Rangers

Rangers thrash St Johnstone 4-0, McInnes demands reaction ahead of Hearts

Kelsy and Naderi justified the two-striker call as Rangers scored from a corner for the first time this season.

Empty gymnastics floor in a full arena
Rotterdam

Jarman wins world floor silver in Rotterdam

British gymnast finishes second behind American Frederick Richard, becoming the most decorated British athlete in World Artistic Gymnastics Championships history.

Victory on a rainy stadium
Arsenal

Arsenal beat Tottenham to end winless run

The visitors won 2-1 on Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Women's Super League.

Gymnasts on the winner's podium
Umag Gymnastics

Umag hosts 321 gymnasts from 16 clubs

Hosts satisfied with organisation as Istrian hopes lead Buzet and Umag gymnasts

Players celebrate in the rain on the pitch
Rain

Leicester Tigers take revenge on Northampton in rainy night

The Tigers won with four second-half tries against the Saints to climb to second place in the table.

Eight new minibuses parked in front of the sports arena
Istria County

Istria County hands over eight minibuses to sports communities

Investment worth €312,800 fully funded from the county budget, keys handed over above Pula Arena

A table tennis table with a racket and ball
Region West League

Pitomača winless in first three rounds of Region West League

Senior and cadet teams record three defeats each, club cites absence of some players

Rugby players contesting for the ball
Cape Town

Ireland beat South Africa with six tries in Cape Town

Ireland won the first of two WXV Global Series matches against South Africa 40-27, with the return fixture scheduled for 31 October at Athlone Stadium.

A snowy course with red and blue gates in Sölden
World Cup

Zrinka Ljutić 11th in Sölden giant slalom

Croatian skier claimed first World Cup points of the new season as American Paula Moltzan took the win

Try at Perth stadium
England resigns

England crush France 82-0 in Perth

England scored 14 tries to surpass Samoa, but need a win against Papua New Guinea and help from Tonga to progress.

Players celebrate at a night football stadium
Championship

Middlesbrough thrash Bolton 5-1 to take top spot in Championship

Will Lankshear scored twice as Boro registered 31 shots and 4.16 expected goals, with pundits seeing them as top-two contenders.

A waterlogged football pitch under a dark sky
Weather disruption

Ferguson's Glentoran debut postponed due to waterlogged pitch

Duncan Ferguson's first match as Glentoran manager against Ballymena United has been postponed following a pitch inspection; his new debut will be an away trip to Coleraine.

Winners on the podium with their medals
Police officers

Lajnesek and Bulat win gold and bronze at international tournament

Police officers secured two medals, gold and bronze, at the international competition.