Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Sports

Ball in the air towards the goal
Gomez

Gomez scores from halfway for Brighton

BBC Sport compared the goal with the longest strikes in the Premier League over the past 20 seasons.

Tense atmosphere at a night football stadium
Football Banners

Barcelona report PSG to UEFA over chainsaw banner

The Catalan club claims the 'massacre, Paris style' message incites violence and hatred, violating sporting values.

Empty stands at Poljud
Pyrotechnics incident

Hajduk fined €96,000, Sint-Truidense match to be played behind closed doors

UEFA also issued a conditional ban on closing the entire stadium due to pyrotechnics during the match against Ajax.

Cricketer in white on the field
Cricket News

Lancashire will not extend James Anderson's contract

The experienced bowler loses his place at the club despite taking 50 wickets and winning the County Championship player of the year award.

Night atmosphere at the stadium before the match
Champions League

Baturina starts, Fabregas considers him as false nine

Como and Manchester United play in the Champions League tonight, while Lille host Galatasaray; both matches on Arena Sport

Handballers competing for the ball
Trogir

Čakovec visit Trogir in round six of the Premier League

MRK Čakovec handballers face Trogir, who are also competing in the EHF European Cup, on Wednesday, 21 October.

A bedroom with a bed and a chair
ME

Former sprinter calls on Burnham to fund ME research

Beth Dobbin, who spends 22 hours a day in bed, says ME has received almost no state funding for years.

A diver with a harpoon in the blue sea
World Championship

Ždrelac on Pašman to host 2029 World Underwater Hunting Championship

Preparations have already begun, with a meeting in Zadar County discussing the port, safety and funding for the competition.

A snooker table with balls under dramatic lighting
Mark Allen

Allen reveals mental health clinic stay: 'This is just the beginning of my new path'

Former world number one Mark Allen admitted to considering retirement and spending ten weeks in treatment after a defeat by friend Jordan Brown.

Podium with medals and badminton rackets
Croatian Cup

Međimurje badminton players win six medals at Croatian Cup finals

Young players from BK Međimurje Čakovec brought back three silvers and three bronzes from Zagreb and Donja Stubica, with several others finishing just off the podium.

Referee on the grass pitch
Croatian Referees

UEFA assigns Croatian referees to three European matches

Kolarić and Čulina are the main referees, Bebek in the VAR room; a total of 13 Croatian officials in action

An empty podium with microphones at a press conference
PSG

Luis Enrique after win over Barcelona: No, PSG is not a step above

PSG manager warned that thinking his team is the best would be the first trap, highlighting his side's adaptation and defensive work.

Silhouettes of footballers on a night stadium
Defence

United plan major defensive overhaul, Hall and Truffert in sights

Real Madrid continue to track Calafiori, while Liverpool and Arsenal show interest in Espart, and Newcastle target Tomori.

Worn trainers and a water bottle on the track
Energy

British distance runner Jake Smith reveals battle with REDs

Smith signed with Nike at 23, but now warns that insufficient energy intake nearly destroyed his career and health.

Referee raises a yellow card
Webb's ruling

Webb: Botman's tackle was 'high-risk reckless', VAR correctly did not intervene

Premier League chief referee explained why the yellow card stood despite the Dutchman's heavy challenge on Jackson in Saturday's match.

An empty football pitch at the stadium in Dugopolje
Dugopolje

Igor Budiša appointed new Dugopolje coach until 2028

Budiša joins Dugopolje with a UEFA Pro licence and experience from the SuperSport Prva NL, where he led Zrinski Osječko 1664 to second place.

Delighted fans celebrate the victory at the stadium
Champions League

Dortmund win in Baku ends Kovač winless run

Borussia beat Sabah 2-1 in the Champions League, while Fenerbahçe and Slavia Prague drew 2-2.

Pakistani players celebrate on the field
Pakistan

Pakistan beat England by 87 runs in first ODI

Arafat Minhas shines with 59 runs and 6-40 as Pakistan edge closer to the final, with England missing three key players.