Thursday, 29 October 2026

Sports

Matthias Jaissle celebrates victory with players
Football

Jaissle starts with a win as Newcastle beat Valencia

New manager Matthias Jaissle secured the Orange Trophy following a 2-1 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla.

Aaqib Nabi in the Indian national team jersey
Cricket

First cricketer from Kashmir selected for Indian Test team

29-year-old Aaqib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, becoming a historic figure for his region.

Portrait of a goalkeeper in a shirt
Football

Former Wolves goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies

The legendary Wolverhampton Wanderers custodian died at the age of 79, leaving behind a rich career spent in the club's shirt.

Leaving the pitch
Transfers

Casado leaves Barcelona for Saudi Arabia

Midfielder Marc Casado has left training and will not travel with the squad to Udine, as talks are underway regarding the arrival of João Cancelo.

Gimenez in an Arsenal jersey
Football

Arsenal sign Guimarae from Newcastle for £75m

The Brazilian midfielder has joined the Premier League champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth £75 million, signing a four-year contract with an option to extend.

Grief and remembrance of a rugby player
Rugby

Fijian rugby player dies in Japan after training

Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, died in Fukuoka following a suspected heatstroke during a hot week, three days after training.

Diver exits the sea
Free diving

Torocsik sets new world record in free diving

The Hungarian diver dived to 107 metres at Lastovo, breaking the previous record of 106 metres in the Free Immersion discipline.

Young tennis players on the court
Sports

Finals of the Plazma Sports Games tennis event in Rijeka

Batash in the sun's crosshairs
Cricket

Somerset and Worcestershire secure convincing victories

Tom Lammonby scores a career-best 114, while Jake Libby secures victory for Worcestershire with an unbeaten hundred in the penultimate round.

Gianni Infantino at a press conference
Football

Norwegian Football Federation calls for Infantino's resignation

The president of the Norwegian Football Federation has called for the head of FIFA to step down following a failed attempt to privatise the World Cup.

Footballers celebrate on the field
Friendly matches

Rovinjo convincingly defeats Pazin in friendly

The team from Kanin won 3-1, with goals from Šerifović, Kukić and Tošić.

Leeds Rhinos players celebrate their victory over Wakefield Trinity.
Rugby

Leeds Rhinos come from behind to beat Wakefield

Leeds Rhinos defeat Wakefield 24-22 in the Betfred Super League, maintaining their lead in the race for the Shield.

Vinicius Jr in Real Madrid kit
Football

Vinicius Jr signs new Real Madrid contract until 2032

The Brazilian forward has extended his deal with the Madrid club, while Arsenal had considered his arrival as a primary target.

Coach on the bench during the match
Football

O'Neill discharged from hospital following procedure, Celtic await return

The 74-year-old manager underwent a minor procedure and was discharged from hospital, with assistant coach Shaun Maloney describing his condition as positive.

O'Neill on the sideline
Celtic

O'Neill discharged from hospital, return uncertain

The 74-year-old manager has undergone a minor procedure, with his return to the sidelines currently uncertain.

Handball players celebrate victory on the field
Sports

Ardeia and Metković champions at SIM Finale

Dubrovnik's Ardeia and Metković's Metković won the titles at the Plazma Sports Games for Young People in Rijeka.

MI London players celebrate victory on the field
Cricket

London Spirit eliminated from Hundred after defeat to MI London

MI London won by four wickets at Lord's, making Spirit the first side knocked out of the men's competition.

England announces squad for Pakistan
Cricket

England call up Pope and Lawrence for Pakistan

Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence have been recalled for the first two Tests, while Jacob Bethell is injured. The series marks the beginning of the post-Stokes and McCullum era.