SportPakistan beat Sri Lanka to win tri-series after Fakhar Zaman century
Fakhar Zaman made 127 before Arafat Minhas and Hasan Nawaz helped Pakistan complete a chase of 326 in the Lahore final.
31 October 2026
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Tom Brennan
Tom Brennan is a sports writer for The Daily Times. He has spent his career on the road with clubs across the football pyramid and reports on rugby union, athletics and the finances behind the fixtures. He is as interested in supporters and non-league grounds as he is in the top flight.
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SportAston Villa plan legal action against Jamie Carragher
Aston Villa chairman Nassef Sawiris has announced legal action over Jamie Carragher’s comments to supporters during a debate about Unai Emery.
31 October 2026
SportVikings become NFL's only unbeaten team as Chiefs and 49ers lose
Minnesota beat Indianapolis to reach 6-0 as Seattle stopped Kansas City and Atlanta defeated San Francisco, with Denver and Cleveland also winning.
26 October 2026
SportCarrick drops Fernandes as United face Bournemouth
Bruno Fernandes is on the bench after criticising Manchester United’s tactics, while Liverpool host Brighton amid travel warnings linked to Storm Boelo.
25 October 2026
SportVincent Kompany faces weeks away after Bayern training ground collapse
Bayern Munich's head coach remains stable in hospital, with Aaron Danks taking charge for Sunday's Bundesliga match at Freiburg.
24 October 2026
SportEngland lose to Tonga as World Cup semi-final hopes suffer
Tonga beat England 30-12 in Perth, leaving Brian McDermott’s side needing big wins and help elsewhere to reach the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
17 October 2026
SportMiss Yechance gives Karl Burke Arc-day sprint victory in Paris
Miss Yechance won the Prix de l’Abbaye a day after Karl Burke lost Fallen Angel, while Green Empress and Amusingly also scored at ParisLongchamp.
4 October 2026
SportManchester City appeal financial verdict as FA considers action
Manchester City have appealed against financial rule breach findings, while the FA will wait for the case to conclude before deciding on further action.
2 October 2026
SportIreland players agree to face Israel with black armband protest
The Republic of Ireland squad voted to play Israel in Hungary after one player withdrew, with protests planned over the war in Gaza.
26 September 2026
SportFury and Joshua to fight in Cardiff on 11 December
The British heavyweights will meet at the Principality Stadium, with Netflix streaming the fight globally and a late UK start under consideration.
24 September 2026
SportAndros Townsend unhurt after pitch roller collision in Thailand
The former England winger’s left leg was briefly trapped during a warm-up at Pattani, but he later appeared in PT Prachuap’s 3-0 victory.
20 September 2026
SportTottenham goal drought goes on as VAR rules out Kudus equaliser
Mohammed Kudus had an equaliser disallowed for offside against Andy Robertson as Tottenham trailed Aston Villa, with both clubs seeking a first league win.
19 September 2026
SportArsenal visit Ipswich as Liverpool host Spurs in Carabao Cup
Arsenal begin another League Cup bid at Portman Road, while Liverpool and Tottenham meet at Anfield with both seeking a change in their attacking fortunes.
15 September 2026
SportNairobi beats London to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Africa will stage the championships for the first time, while Munich takes the 2031 event and UK Athletics reviews London's unsuccessful bid.
15 September 2026
SportAlexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win second major at US Open
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in four sets in New York, adding the US Open title to his French Open victory in June.
14 September 2026
SportHull and Woad face Korda and Corpuz in Solheim Cup opener
England’s Charley Hull and Lottie Woad will open Europe’s challenge in the Netherlands against a US partnership unbeaten in Solheim Cup foursomes.
10 September 2026