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Boxing - Dubois defeats Wardley in short order to retain WBO heavyweight title

LONDON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - 'Dynamite' Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight belt with a one-sided and devastating second-round stoppage of fellow Briton Fabio Wardley in their world title rematch on Saturday. The 29-year-old champion made a storming start at London's O2 Arena and Wardley's legs went from under him for a count within 17 seconds of the opening bell as Dubois floored him with a

2026-10-17T23:10:28Z

Haaland helps Maresca achieve record start as Manchester City defeat Ipswich

There have been few winners in Manchester City’s guilty verdict, except highly paid lawyers and the inflatable fruit industry. The fans have suffered, being forced to question everything they have been told, while being labelled “cheats”, but they were able to forget the cacophony of noise around the club as Enzo Maresca became the first Premier League manager to win his first seven games. Ipswich were the latest victims, but they put up a fight...

2026-10-17T16:11:47Z

Horse racing - Loughnane becomes Britain's youngest champion jockey since 1923

Oct 17 (Reuters) - Ireland's Billy Loughnane was crowned Britain's champion jockey at Ascot on Saturday, making the 20-year-old the youngest rider to win the title in more than a century. Loughnane beat fellow Irishman and five-time champion Oisin Murphy, 31, to become the youngest winner since Charlie Elliott in 1923. “Nearly four years ago when I was going up to Newcastle for my first ride,

2026-10-17T21:25:28Z

Wayne Rooney's son Kai, 16, makes debut for Man Utd U21s but it doesn't go to plan

Kai Rooney came on for Manchester United's Under-21s against Nottingham Forest as a second-half substitute but couldn't prevent the young Red Devils falling to defeat

2026-10-17T07:28:31Z

Ombudsman simply supreme in Champion Stakes

Sizzling performance proves too good this year for Calandagan.

2026-10-17T15:31:40Z

Chelsea: 'Very upset' Alonso demands £101m double signing from Barcelona

Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso is looking for the Blues hierarchy to invest €120m in two Barcelona players in January, according to reports.

2026-10-17T13:49:31Z

Soccer-City's flying start comes at a cost, with Haaland limping off

By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Manchester City maintained their perfect Premier League start with a 3-2 win over Ipswich Town on Saturday, but the sight of a badly limping Erling Haaland heading straight down the tunnel added another concern to those already hanging over the club. City are appealing a ruling that they breached 114 Premier League financial rules and deny

2026-10-17T18:05:32Z

Boxing tonight: Dubois vs Wardley start time and how to watch on TV

Dubois and Wardley have already served up one fight-of-the-year contender and the heavyweights have promised another in London tonight

2026-10-17T06:30:58Z

Chelsea's Emi Martinez forced off on stretcher after huge collision and lengthy delay

The goalkeeper has been stretchered off during Chelsea's Premier League clash with Everton following a clash of heads with Jarrad Branthwaite

2026-10-17T13:13:29Z

I was set to sign for Man Utd – but I had to say no for two reasons

Manchester United have a huge pulling power but they don't always land every target

2026-10-17T06:13:33Z

Viktor Gyokeres ready to quit Arsenal in January for two reasons – transfer will happen on one condition

According to reports, Viktor Gyokeres is 'ready to quit' Arsenal for two reasons, and the Gunners will sanction his exit on one condition.

2026-10-17T11:34:29Z

Phil Foden brings inflatable banana to interview as Man City star makes defiant claim

Phil Foden scored in Manchester City's 3-2 win against Ipswich, their first home Premier League match since it was confirmed that the club had been found guilty of breaching financial rules

2026-10-17T20:58:31Z

Big Chelsea win at Everton marred as Martinez suffers serious injury

Everton 0-2 Chelsea: Vital win for Xabi Alonso marred by serious Emi Martinez injury - Blues shot-stopper was stretchered off with apparent head injury in second half

2026-10-17T13:45:38Z

Haaland injury update after Man City striker sparks major concern

Erling Haaland injury update after Man City striker sparks major concern - Haaland scored his 12th goal of the season but then hobbled down the tunnel after City defeated Ipswich in the Premier League

2026-10-17T16:47:15Z

Derek McInnes: Dundee equaliser was like 'balloon popping' for Rangers

Callum Jones capitalised on a mistake by Rangers skipper Dan Neil to get the home side back on level terms.

2026-10-17T22:16:40Z

Daniel Dubois retains WBO world title with brutal second-round stoppage

There were 39 seconds of the round left when referee Steve Gray waved the off the contest.

2026-10-17T22:16:38Z

Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11

Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11 - Authorities in Kansas say a woman drove a truck through a soccer field during a youth game, killing two people and hospitalizing 11 others

2026-10-18T01:52:15Z

Japan Cup next for Calandagan after gallant Champion Stakes effort

Francis-Henri Graffard’s gelding has to give best to Ombudsman this time.

2026-10-17T16:01:38Z

Andoni Iraola provides double Liverpool injury update after pair forced off vs Brentford

Liverpool were 2-1 winners away to Brentford on Saturday, but their win was blemished by injuries to Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong either side of half-time

2026-10-17T18:13:34Z

Why was Yarmolyuk sent off and why didn’t Liverpool get a penalty?

Why was Yehor Yarmolyuk sent off and why didn’t Liverpool get a penalty? - The ball was not in play while Yehor Yarmolyuk moved his head towards the face of Jeremy Jacquet before a corner

2026-10-17T15:17:20Z

How Carlos Baleba has already improved Manchester United as their most important player

Carlos Baleba has played barely more than 90 minutes for Manchester United but already his impact on Michael Carrick's flawed team is evident.

2026-10-17T06:34:32Z

Mount Atlas climbs to the summit at 33-1 in Long Distance Cup

Big boost to Andrew Balding in his bid to win the trainers’ championship.

2026-10-17T13:01:37Z

Referee faces backlash for refusing towel before brutal knockout

Referee faces backlash for refusing towel before brutal knockout -

2026-10-17T21:17:14Z

Erling Haaland scores twice as Man City hold on to beat Ipswich

The Norwegian striker took his tally to eight Premier League goals this season and 12 in all competitions.

2026-10-17T16:16:39Z

Morgan Rogers avoids red card as Pedro Neto brace boosts Chelsea to victory

He was already on a yellow card for a tussle with James Tarkowski when he went in studs up in a 50-50 with James Garner.

2026-10-17T13:46:40Z

Emma Raducanu 'will win Wimbledon one day' but US Open winner told to make key change

Emma Raducanu has been backed to win Wimbledon during her career despite failing to even make the last eight in SW19 as of yet

2026-10-17T10:58:27Z

Jacob Murrell bags brace as Falkirk claim Edinburgh double by beating Hibernian

Owen Elding had reduced the deficit for the home side.

2026-10-17T16:16:47Z

Daniel Dubois says Fabio Wardley felt his bad intentions

Wardley barely threw a shot and spent the 5 minutes 21 seconds the fight lasted in survival mode.

2026-10-18T00:01:41Z

Tennis-injured Swiatek goes down fighting in Wuhan Open semi-final

WUHAN, China, Oct 17 (Reuters) - A left-leg injury derailed Iga Swiatek as she went down fighting to Polish compatriot and childhood friend Maja Chwalinska 7-5 6-1 in the Wuhan Open semi-finals on Saturday. French Open runner-up Chwalinska, who was Swiatek's junior doubles partner, will face Sonay Kartal in the final after the Briton beat Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(9) 7-6(5) in the first semi-final.

2026-10-17T14:55:33Z

Liverpool’s £400m front line clicks but win at Brentford turns on red card

Only time will tell if Liverpool’s £400m front line can ever justify the extraordinary amount of money that was spent on them, but this was at least a significant step in the right direction. In a gritty victory away to Brentford, all four of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola and Victor Muñoz either scored or assisted goals. Admittedly...

2026-10-17T16:36:23Z

Canada end England’s 41-match unbeaten streak

Canada end England’s 41-match unbeaten streak with first defeat in four years - England had not lost a match since the World Cup final in 2022 and will play emerging rivals Canada again in Ottawa next week

2026-10-17T07:32:19Z

Searching for a future – The riders still without a contract for 2027

We take a look at the biggest names in the peloton who haven't yet announced their plans for next season

2026-10-17T11:52:03Z

Moyes fumes as Chelsea star escapes red card in Everton win

David Moyes fumes as Chelsea star 'escapes red card' in Everton win: 'I've had a look' - Scot felt Morgan Rogers deserved a second yellow for his tackle on James Garner

2026-10-17T15:15:43Z

Isak scores winner on Liverpool return but Szoboszlai injured again

Brentford 1-2 Liverpool: Alexander Isak scores winner on return but Dominik Szoboszlai injured again - Nine-man Bees lose for first time this season after Yehor Yarmoliuk and Vitaly Janelt dismissed

2026-10-17T16:30:48Z

Dundee vs Rangers – live updates

Rangers can return to the top of the Scottish Premiership with victory over Dundee at Dens Park. Derek McInnes has handed Badredine Bouanani his first start as Rangers chase an eighth consecutive win. They have won their last six league games, including a 3-1 victory over Kilmarnock. But Steven Pressley's Dundee have won their last two games despite a string of injuries. The hosts sit fourth in the table on 13 points. Ryan Naderi leads Rangers' league scoring with four goals.

2026-10-17T18:04:21Z

Iraola bemoans Liverpool schedule as injured pair face some time out

Andoni Iraola bemoans hectic Liverpool schedule as injured pair face 'some time' out - Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong both pulled up in turnaround win at Brentford

2026-10-17T17:45:41Z

Youssouf Fofana reaches firm decision on joining Man Utd in January

Manchester United want to sign French midfielder Youssouf Fofana from AC Milan in the January transfer window.

2026-10-17T13:34:30Z

Soccer-Haaland double helps Man City win, Neto brace cheers Chelsea

By Martyn Herman LONDON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Manchester City bounced back from their midweek setback in Europe to maintain their perfect Premier League start with Erling Haaland's double propelling them to a 3-2 home win over Ipswich Town on Saturday. Paris St Germain inflicted a first meaningful defeat on Enzo Maresca's side in the Champions League on Wednesday but City shrugged off a gallant

2026-10-17T16:55:33Z

Martinez rushed to hospital after horror clash in Chelsea vs Everton

Emi Martinez: Chelsea goalkeeper rushed to hospital after horror collision in Everton clash - Argentine was stretchered off in second half after coming together with Jarrad Branthwaite

2026-10-17T13:15:49Z

Dubois reveals desired next opponent after Wardley as rematch teased

Daniel Dubois reveals desired next opponent after Fabio Wardley win as rematch teased - DDD was ruthless in devastating second-round stoppage

2026-10-17T22:30:40Z

Leicester beat Doncaster to ease pressure on boss Russell Martin

The Foxes claimed only their third league win of the campaign.

2026-10-17T16:16:49Z

Man Utd eye Spurs flop as transfer fee set amid Benjamin Sesko injury woes

Manchester United are tracking Real Betis forward Troy Parrott, who has a £67.5m release clause, with scouts sent to watch the Republic of Ireland international in action

2026-10-17T12:58:29Z

Sonay Kartal digs deep to reach biggest final of her career at Wuhan Open

Sonay Kartal waited until the final tie-break to display any emotion against the hot-headed Jelena Ostapenko, allowing a smile to escape as she sealed her place in the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open. Playing for a place in the WTA 1000 final, Kartal maintained her trademark ice-cool demeanour to come back from a break of serve down i...

2026-10-17T11:50:37Z

Xabi Alonso issues Emi Martinez injury update as Chelsea star taken to hospital

Emi Martinez was forced off in Chelsea's win at Everton following a nasty collision, and Xabi Alonso has confirmed that his goalkeeper was taken to hospital

2026-10-17T14:58:28Z

What you need to know about Dubois v Wardley 2

Dubois v Wardley 2: Everything you need to know about tonight’s main event -

2026-10-17T15:17:11Z

O’Brien takes over at the top from Balding in title race

Kalpana defeat and Minnie Hauk winning might have been crucial turning point.

2026-10-17T16:31:40Z

Rangers denied chance to go top of Scottish Prem after Dundee draw

Rangers denied chance to go top of Scottish Premiership after draw with Dundee - Dundee 2-2 Rangers: Derek McInnes’ side remain second in the table one point behind Celtic

2026-10-17T21:22:23Z

Which LIV golfers are no longer wearing team apparel?

A number of LIV Golfers have been seen without their team's clothing over the last few weeks, with notable names appearing at tournaments in different apparel

2026-10-17T15:57:52Z

Liverpool: Bradley Barcola makes two eye-opening admissions about the Premier League

Liverpool winger Bradley Barcola has spoken twice about the Premier League and how it differs to what he's used to in Ligue 1.

2026-10-17T16:19:30Z

Grieving Sale overwhelmed by Glasgow in first match since Andrews death

Sale Sharks 27 Glasgow Warriors 47 Sale’s disappointment at launching their Champions Cup campaign with a home defeat was put into context by the sudden death of their former lock Hyron Andrews. The father-of-two, who made 45 appearances for the Sharks before joining the Johannesburg Lions in the summer, was found unresponsive in the South African ...

2026-10-17T16:15:39Z