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Kristaps Porziņģis is out indefinitely, the Warriors say, with the season opener at the Lakers on October 21

The Warriors said Porziņģis will remain out indefinitely with the same health-related matter that cost him training camp and five preseason games, and gave no timeline for his return.

Martin Lozanoski

October 16, 2026 1:17

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Paris Saint-Germain v Barcelona

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tennisRecapDjokovic has won the China Open for a seventh time. De Minaur retired in the second set, a day after Medvedev was defaulted

footballRecapPortugal trailed for the first time under Jesus and still qualified. Ramos won it, and Conceição was sent off

tennisRecapDjokovic came from a set down to beat top seed Zverev and go 32-0 in Beijing

footballNewsTests rule out a Raphinha injury, club sources say, after Brazil sent him home with a thigh oedema

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NBA opening week

Nine games in four nights, from the Knicks banner to Durant in Austin, with times and where to watch.

PreviewNBA opening night and week: nine games, times and where to watchThe NBA opening week has nine games in four nights, from the Knicks banner to Durant in Austin

RumourWallace, Podziemski still without extensions as Oct. 19 deadline nearsCason Wallace and Brandin Podziemski have until Monday, October 19 to get an extension. Neither has one

NewsThe NBA season starts on October 20, when the Knicks raise their banner. Every date that matters, from camp to the Play-In

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NBA stars featured in a 2026–27 Opening Night graphic with LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and other top players.

Basketball

Preview

The NBA opening week has nine games in four nights, from the Knicks banner to Durant in Austin

Martin Lozanoski

October 16, 2026 2:03

Exterior view of Atlético Madrid’s Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid under a clear blue sky.

Football

Preview

Atlético Madrid v Manchester United: Shaw and Mainoo stay in Manchester, De Ligt travels, and United are winless in four

Martin Lozanoski

October 13, 2026 14:17

Football

Preview

Man City face the holders as Mourinho returns to Rome

Martin Lozanoski

October 13, 2026 13:14

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur crests over a stadium backdrop with “Manchester United v Tottenham

Football

Preview

Manchester United have one league win from five. Tottenham have none, and both managers have injury calls to make

Martin Lozanoski

October 10, 2026 13:08

Arsenal and Leeds United crests over a stadium backdrop with “Arsenal v Leeds United” text.

Football

Preview

Tzolis is out, Havertz and Konsa are doubts, and Arsenal host unbeaten Leeds

Martin Lozanoski

October 9, 2026 16:22

Tennis

Recap

Hurkacz beats Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 in Shanghai, three days after the Serb won in Beijing

Martin Lozanoski

October 9, 2026 15:19

Oklahoma City Thunder player speaks at a press conference in front of an OKC and OU Health backdrop.

Basketball

Rumour

Cason Wallace and Brandin Podziemski have until Monday, October 19 to get an extension. Neither has one

Martin Lozanoski

October 8, 2026 16:10

Close-up of the silver Davis Cup trophy with buildings blurred in the background.

Tennis

News

Italy open against South Korea and Great Britain meet Germany: the Davis Cup Final 8 draw and schedule

Martin Lozanoski

October 8, 2026 12:56

Tennis

Preview

Sinner is out, Zverev is top seed, and Djokovic and Alcaraz arrive in Shanghai as champions

Martin Lozanoski

October 7, 2026 1:06

Harry Kane points toward the crowd while celebrating for England in front of cheering supporters at Wembley.

Football

Recap

Kane equals Shilton's England record and scores twice as Czechia are beaten 3-0

Martin Lozanoski

October 7, 2026 0:42

Karl-Anthony Towns speaks at a New York Knicks press conference in front of the team backdrop.

Basketball

News

Karl-Anthony Towns says an extension 'don't look good'. The Knicks have reportedly offered about $200 million

Martin Lozanoski

October 7, 2026 0:20

Portugal players celebrate together in white and green kits as Norway’s Fredrik Aursnes walks past.

Football

Preview

Haaland scored in Oslo and Fernandes missed it. Norway return to Portugal with Selvik in goal

Martin Lozanoski

October 4, 2026 13:09

Football

Preview

England and Croatia are level on three points, and they play behind closed doors in Rijeka

Martin Lozanoski

October 2, 2026 20:29

João Félix wearing Portugal’s national team shirt during a match, with teammates in the background.

Football

Recap

Ramos scored and set one up, Fernandes made two more, and Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 without Ronaldo

Martin Lozanoski

October 2, 2026 14:20

Florian Wirtz on the pitch wearing Germany’s white number 17 shirt.

Football

Recap

Bischof and Wirtz gave Klopp his first Germany win after a first half of 16 shots to none

Martin Lozanoski

October 2, 2026 12:55

Exterior of Madison Square Garden in New York City, with illuminated red facade, pedestrians and traffic outside.

Basketball

News

The Knicks waived Konchar and brought in Tony Bradley. Three centers and two wings are left for one roster spot

Martin Lozanoski

October 2, 2026 12:27

Football

Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga

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PSG player celebrates with a shushing gesture during a Champions League match against Manchester City.

Recap

PSG score three in 32 minutes and hold off Haaland's double at Manchester City

Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha scored inside 32 minutes at the Etihad on Wednesday, and Erling Haaland's two second-half goals, which made him City's record Champions League scorer, were not enough.

Martin Lozanoski

October 15, 2026 1:34

Real Madrid players celebrate with the ball during a Champions League match against Roma.

Recap

Three late corners hand Real Madrid a 4-3 win at Roma

Real Madrid scored from three corners, through Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger, to beat Roma 4-3 after trailing 3-1 on José Mourinho's return to the Stadio Olimpico.

Martin Lozanoski

October 15, 2026 0:47

Preview

Atlético Madrid v Manchester United: Shaw and Mainoo stay in Manchester, De Ligt travels, and United are winless in four

United are winless in four and go to Madrid without Shaw and Mainoo, who did not travel. De Ligt has travelled, Mazraoui is a doubt, and Atlético have no reported injury concerns after four straight league wins.

Martin Lozanoski

October 13, 2026 14:17

Preview

Man City face the holders as Mourinho returns to Rome

Manchester City host back-to-back champions Paris Saint-Germain, and José Mourinho takes Real Madrid back to the Olimpico, in Wednesday's biggest Champions League ties.

Martin Lozanoski

October 13, 2026 13:14

Kylian Mbappé celebrates for Real Madrid during a match as a teammate runs behind him.

Preview

Mbappé will play, Huijsen is suspended, and Valverde and Konaté are in the squad for Real Madrid v Villarreal

Real Madrid return from the international break with Mbappé set to play, Valverde and Konaté in the squad and Dean Huijsen suspended, against a Villarreal side on two straight wins.

Martin Lozanoski

October 10, 2026 13:37

Preview

Manchester United have one league win from five. Tottenham have none, and both managers have injury calls to make

United have five points from five league games and Tottenham two. De Zerbi has Van de Ven and Van Hecke available, while Dorgu and Šeško are out for United and Mazraoui is a doubt.

Martin Lozanoski

October 10, 2026 13:08

Preview

Tzolis is out, Havertz and Konsa are doubts, and Arsenal host unbeaten Leeds

Tzolis will miss the match, and Arteta will see on Saturday whether Havertz and Konsa are available, according to reports of his press conference. Leeds arrive fifth and unbeaten.

Martin Lozanoski

October 9, 2026 16:22

Recap

Kane equals Shilton's England record and scores twice as Czechia are beaten 3-0

Kane scored his 90th and 91st England goals on his 125th cap and made the other, as England beat Czechia 3-0. They need one point from their last two games to guarantee a top-two finish in Group A3.

Martin Lozanoski

October 7, 2026 0:42

NBA

News, trade rumors and analysis across the league

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The NBA opening week has nine games in four nights, from the Knicks banner to Durant in Austin

NBA opening night is Tuesday, October 20, the first of nine national-TV games in four nights, from the Knicks raising their banner and LeBron's first game for the 76ers to Kevin Durant facing the Spurs in Austin.

Martin Lozanoski

October 16, 2026 2:03

News

Kristaps Porziņģis is out indefinitely, the Warriors say, with the season opener at the Lakers on October 21

The Warriors said Porziņģis will remain out indefinitely with the same health-related matter that cost him training camp and five preseason games, and gave no timeline for his return.

Martin Lozanoski

October 16, 2026 1:17

Rumour

Cason Wallace and Brandin Podziemski have until Monday, October 19 to get an extension. Neither has one

Four players from the 2023 draft class have signed rookie-scale extensions. Wallace of the Thunder and Podziemski of the Warriors have not, and the deadline is 5 p.m. Central on Monday, October 19.

Martin Lozanoski

October 8, 2026 16:10

News

Karl-Anthony Towns says an extension 'don't look good'. The Knicks have reportedly offered about $200 million

Towns said on Monday that the sides are far from a deal that keeps the team together and values him. The Post and ESPN report the Knicks have offered about $200 million over four years.

Martin Lozanoski

October 7, 2026 0:20

News

The Knicks waived Konchar and brought in Tony Bradley. Three centers and two wings are left for one roster spot

John Konchar lasted two weeks on his camp deal. His place in the race for New York's last roster spot went to a center Mike Brown says has hurt the Knicks before.

Martin Lozanoski

October 2, 2026 12:27

News

Cason Wallace says his extension is between his agent and Sam Presti. Daigneault would not say who replaces Dort

Wallace reached Thunder media day with no new contract and 21 days left to agree one. Mark Daigneault would not say whether he takes Lu Dort's place in the starting five.

Martin Lozanoski

September 30, 2026 12:41

Lebron James as a sixer for NBA Media day

News

LeBron James calls Maxey a main reason he chose Philadelphia. The Knicks' title ended his vision of finishing at the Garden

At his first media day as a 76er, James said Tyrese Maxey helped bring him to Philadelphia, told ESPN he had once pictured ending his career at Madison Square Garden, and made clear a second-round exit is not why he came.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 20:05

Karl-Anthony Towns reacts on the court in a white New York Knicks No. 32 jersey, with a Celtics player partly visible beside him.

News

Karl-Anthony Towns wants his Knicks extension done before the season. Josh Hart is still waiting on his

At media day, Towns said he has made it known he wants to stay and would like a deal done, but sees no comfort in waiting. ESPN reported last week that the talks had stalled.

Martin Lozanoski

September 29, 2026 18:54

Tennis

The four Grand Slams and the players who define them

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Alexander Zverev stands near the net during a match at the Shanghai Masters.

News

Zverev beats De Minaur in Shanghai: what he needs to become world No. 1

Zverev beat De Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Shanghai semi-finals. He has already clinched the year-end No. 1, but the weekly top spot cannot be his before 2 November.

Martin Lozanoski

October 16, 2026 0:50

Recap

Hurkacz beats Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 in Shanghai, three days after the Serb won in Beijing

Hurkacz, the 2023 champion, won at the ninth attempt against Djokovic. The 10th seed, three days on from winning in Beijing, says he plans to play only the Paris Masters next.

Martin Lozanoski

October 9, 2026 15:19

News

Italy open against South Korea and Great Britain meet Germany: the Davis Cup Final 8 draw and schedule

Italy, who have won the last three Davis Cups, open against debutants South Korea on 25 November. Germany meet Great Britain on 26 November, and the final is on Sunday 29 November in Bologna.

Martin Lozanoski

October 8, 2026 12:56

Preview

Sinner is out, Zverev is top seed, and Djokovic and Alcaraz arrive in Shanghai as champions

Jannik Sinner ended his season on Tuesday, so Alexander Zverev is the top seed in Shanghai. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic both arrive as champions from last week, and Valentin Vacherot defends the title.

Martin Lozanoski

October 7, 2026 1:06

Novak Djokovic roars and clenches his fist in a maroon polo during a match in Beijing

Recap

Djokovic has won the China Open for a seventh time. De Minaur retired in the second set, a day after Medvedev was defaulted

Djokovic won the first set on a tie-break and De Minaur retired after the opening game of the second, handing him a seventh title in Beijing, where he is 34-0. A day earlier Medvedev had been defaulted from the semi-final.

Martin Lozanoski

October 6, 2026 15:07

Novak Djokovic raises his fist in celebration after defeating Alexander Zverev at the China Open in Beijing.

Recap

Djokovic came from a set down to beat top seed Zverev and go 32-0 in Beijing

Djokovic broke Zverev at 5-4 in the third set, after Zverev saved one match point, and is the first man in the Open Era to win his first 32 matches at a single tournament.

Martin Lozanoski

October 4, 2026 23:25

Kei Nishikori in a navy shirt embracing another tennis player on court.

News

Tiafoe ended Kei Nishikori's career 6-4, 6-4 in Tokyo. The Ariake Colosseum stayed for the goodbye

The former world No. 4 and 2014 US Open finalist lost in the first round of the Japan Open, then cried through an on-court farewell in front of a full home crowd.

Martin Lozanoski

October 1, 2026 15:07

Jannik Sinner stretches to return a low ball on a grass tennis court, wearing white kit and a cap.

News

Sinner has pulled out of Shanghai as well, and Zverev's loss in Beijing closes his route to world No. 1 on 19 October

Sinner has not played since the Wimbledon final and has now pulled out of Shanghai. Zverev lost to Djokovic in the Beijing quarter-finals, so the double that would have made him No. 1 on 19 October is no longer possible.

Martin Lozanoski

October 1, 2026 13:24

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PreviewNBA opening night and week: nine games, times and where to watchThe NBA opening week has nine games in four nights, from the Knicks banner to Durant in Austin

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NewsWarriors say Porziņģis is out indefinitely, with no timelineKristaps Porziņģis is out indefinitely, the Warriors say, with the season opener at the Lakers on October 21

Alexander Zverevtennis

NewsZverev beats De Minaur, but world No. 1 cannot come before 2 NovemberZverev beats De Minaur in Shanghai: what he needs to become world No. 1

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RecapPSG beat Man City 4-2 as Haaland becomes City's top Champions League scorerPSG score three in 32 minutes and hold off Haaland's double at Manchester City

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RecapReal Madrid beat Roma 4-3 from 3-1 down with three late corner goalsThree late corners hand Real Madrid a 4-3 win at Roma

Michael Carrickfootball

PreviewAtlético v United: Shaw and Mainoo out, De Ligt travelsAtlético Madrid v Manchester United: Shaw and Mainoo stay in Manchester, De Ligt travels, and United are winless in four

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PreviewMan City host PSG as Mourinho returns to Rome with Real MadridMan City face the holders as Mourinho returns to Rome

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PreviewMbappé will play for Real Madrid v Villarreal; Huijsen suspendedMbappé will play, Huijsen is suspended, and Valverde and Konaté are in the squad for Real Madrid v Villarreal

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PreviewUnited v Spurs: Van de Ven available, Dorgu and Šeško reported outManchester United have one league win from five. Tottenham have none, and both managers have injury calls to make

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PreviewArsenal v Leeds: Tzolis out, Havertz and Konsa doubtsTzolis is out, Havertz and Konsa are doubts, and Arsenal host unbeaten Leeds

Novak Djokovictennis

RecapHurkacz beats Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 in Shanghai, his first win in nine meetingsHurkacz beats Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 in Shanghai, three days after the Serb won in Beijing

Cason Wallacebasketball

RumourWallace, Podziemski still without extensions as Oct. 19 deadline nearsCason Wallace and Brandin Podziemski have until Monday, October 19 to get an extension. Neither has one

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NewsDavis Cup Final 8: Italy v South Korea, Great Britain v GermanyItaly open against South Korea and Great Britain meet Germany: the Davis Cup Final 8 draw and schedule

Alexander Zverevtennis

PreviewSinner out, Zverev top seed: Shanghai Masters drawSinner is out, Zverev is top seed, and Djokovic and Alcaraz arrive in Shanghai as champions

Striker Harry Kane playing at FC Bayern Munich

Harry Kanefootball

RecapKane equals Shilton's cap record and scores twice as England win 3-0Kane equals Shilton's England record and scores twice as Czechia are beaten 3-0

Karl-Anthony Townsbasketball

NewsTowns says an extension 'don't look good' as Knicks reportedly offer $200MKarl-Anthony Towns says an extension 'don't look good'. The Knicks have reportedly offered about $200 million

Novak Djokovictennis

RecapDjokovic wins China Open for a seventh time as De Minaur retiresDjokovic has won the China Open for a seventh time. De Minaur retired in the second set, a day after Medvedev was defaulted

Gonçalo Ramosfootball

RecapPortugal beat Norway 2-1 and reach Nations League last eightPortugal trailed for the first time under Jesus and still qualified. Ramos won it, and Conceição was sent off

Novak Djokovictennis

RecapDjokovic beats Zverev from a set down to go 32-0 in BeijingDjokovic came from a set down to beat top seed Zverev and go 32-0 in Beijing

Erling Haalandfootball

PreviewPortugal v Norway: Haaland, Fernandes and SelvikHaaland scored in Oslo and Fernandes missed it. Norway return to Portugal with Selvik in goal

Raphinhafootball

NewsRaphinha tests rule out injury, club sources sayTests rule out a Raphinha injury, club sources say, after Brazil sent him home with a thigh oedema

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NewsMan City lodge appeal; hearing will be privateManchester City have lodged their appeal. The hearing will be private, and the sanction is still to come

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PreviewEngland face Croatia behind closed doors in RijekaEngland and Croatia are level on three points, and they play behind closed doors in Rijeka

Bruno Fernandesfootball

RecapPortugal beat Denmark 4-2 a day after Ronaldo left campRamos scored and set one up, Fernandes made two more, and Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 without Ronaldo

Jürgen Kloppfootball

RecapBischof and Wirtz give Klopp his first Germany win, 2-0 over SerbiaBischof and Wirtz gave Klopp his first Germany win after a first half of 16 shots to none

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NewsKnicks waive Konchar and add Tony Bradley in the race for the final roster spotThe Knicks waived Konchar and brought in Tony Bradley. Three centers and two wings are left for one roster spot

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NewsKei Nishikori ends his career with a Japan Open loss to TiafoeTiafoe ended Kei Nishikori's career 6-4, 6-4 in Tokyo. The Ariake Colosseum stayed for the goodbye

Cristiano Ronaldofootball

NewsRonaldo leaves Portugal camp before DenmarkRonaldo has left Portugal's camp and says he will explain why in due course. Portugal face Denmark without him

Jannik Sinnertennis

NewsSinner out of Shanghai, and Zverev's Beijing exit closes his No. 1 routeSinner has pulled out of Shanghai as well, and Zverev's loss in Beijing closes his route to world No. 1 on 19 October

Jürgen Kloppfootball

PreviewKlopp hands Urbig his debut as Germany chase a first winGermany have one point from two games. Klopp hands Urbig his debut against Serbia in Munich

Novak Djokovictennis

RecapDjokovic beats Borges to go 30-0 in Beijing despite a medical timeoutDjokovic had not won a match since Wimbledon. He needed the trainer in Beijing and still made it 30-0

Harry Kanefootball

RumourKane expects Bayern contract decision within a monthHarry Kane expects a decision on his Bayern contract within a month. Bayern's chief executive says talks should wind down after the break

Cason Wallacebasketball

NewsWallace leaves his extension to Presti; Daigneault won't name Dort's successorCason Wallace says his extension is between his agent and Sam Presti. Daigneault would not say who replaces Dort

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NewsMan City verdict confirmed: appeal due Friday, sanction still to comeThe Premier League has confirmed the verdict against Manchester City. The club have until Friday to appeal, and the sanction is still to come

Anthony Gordonfootball

RecapEngland beat ten-man Czechia 2-0 as Gordon and Kane scoreŠulc was sent off after 25 minutes. Alexander-Arnold and Gordon broke Czechia two minutes after half-time

LeBron Jamesbasketball

NewsLeBron James credits Maxey for his 76ers move; Knicks' title ended Garden ideaLeBron James calls Maxey a main reason he chose Philadelphia. The Knicks' title ended his vision of finishing at the Garden

Karl-Anthony Townsbasketball

NewsTowns wants a Knicks extension before the season, with talks still stalledKarl-Anthony Towns wants his Knicks extension done before the season. Josh Hart is still waiting on his

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PreviewCzechia v England: O'Reilly out, Krejčí back, 19:45 BST kick-offTuchel says Prague is not yet a must-win. England travel without O'Reilly and five more

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NewsArthur Fils comes through Tokyo qualifying and plays Van Assche nextArthur Fils had to qualify for a tournament he won in 2024. Two three-set wins later, he is in the Tokyo draw

Cody Gakpofootball

NewsGakpo leaves Netherlands camp with an ankle injury before CityLiverpool turned down City's bid for Gakpo in August. His ankle now puts the Anfield meeting in doubt

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The NBA opening week has nine games in four nights, from the Knicks banner to Durant in Austin

Atlético Madrid v Manchester United: Shaw and Mainoo stay in Manchester, De Ligt travels, and United are winless in four

Man City face the holders as Mourinho returns to Rome

Manchester United have one league win from five. Tottenham have none, and both managers have injury calls to make

Tzolis is out, Havertz and Konsa are doubts, and Arsenal host unbeaten Leeds

Hurkacz beats Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 in Shanghai, three days after the Serb won in Beijing

Cason Wallace and Brandin Podziemski have until Monday, October 19 to get an extension. Neither has one

Italy open against South Korea and Great Britain meet Germany: the Davis Cup Final 8 draw and schedule

Sinner is out, Zverev is top seed, and Djokovic and Alcaraz arrive in Shanghai as champions

Kane equals Shilton's England record and scores twice as Czechia are beaten 3-0

Karl-Anthony Towns says an extension 'don't look good'. The Knicks have reportedly offered about $200 million

Haaland scored in Oslo and Fernandes missed it. Norway return to Portugal with Selvik in goal

England and Croatia are level on three points, and they play behind closed doors in Rijeka

Ramos scored and set one up, Fernandes made two more, and Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 without Ronaldo

Bischof and Wirtz gave Klopp his first Germany win after a first half of 16 shots to none

The Knicks waived Konchar and brought in Tony Bradley. Three centers and two wings are left for one roster spot

Football

PSG score three in 32 minutes and hold off Haaland's double at Manchester City

Three late corners hand Real Madrid a 4-3 win at Roma

Atlético Madrid v Manchester United: Shaw and Mainoo stay in Manchester, De Ligt travels, and United are winless in four

Man City face the holders as Mourinho returns to Rome

Mbappé will play, Huijsen is suspended, and Valverde and Konaté are in the squad for Real Madrid v Villarreal

Manchester United have one league win from five. Tottenham have none, and both managers have injury calls to make

Tzolis is out, Havertz and Konsa are doubts, and Arsenal host unbeaten Leeds

Kane equals Shilton's England record and scores twice as Czechia are beaten 3-0

NBA

The NBA opening week has nine games in four nights, from the Knicks banner to Durant in Austin

Kristaps Porziņģis is out indefinitely, the Warriors say, with the season opener at the Lakers on October 21

Cason Wallace and Brandin Podziemski have until Monday, October 19 to get an extension. Neither has one

Karl-Anthony Towns says an extension 'don't look good'. The Knicks have reportedly offered about $200 million

The Knicks waived Konchar and brought in Tony Bradley. Three centers and two wings are left for one roster spot

Cason Wallace says his extension is between his agent and Sam Presti. Daigneault would not say who replaces Dort

LeBron James calls Maxey a main reason he chose Philadelphia. The Knicks' title ended his vision of finishing at the Garden

Karl-Anthony Towns wants his Knicks extension done before the season. Josh Hart is still waiting on his

Tennis

Zverev beats De Minaur in Shanghai: what he needs to become world No. 1

Hurkacz beats Djokovic 6-4, 6-3 in Shanghai, three days after the Serb won in Beijing

Italy open against South Korea and Great Britain meet Germany: the Davis Cup Final 8 draw and schedule

Sinner is out, Zverev is top seed, and Djokovic and Alcaraz arrive in Shanghai as champions

Djokovic has won the China Open for a seventh time. De Minaur retired in the second set, a day after Medvedev was defaulted

Djokovic came from a set down to beat top seed Zverev and go 32-0 in Beijing

Tiafoe ended Kei Nishikori's career 6-4, 6-4 in Tokyo. The Ariake Colosseum stayed for the goodbye

Sinner has pulled out of Shanghai as well, and Zverev's loss in Beijing closes his route to world No. 1 on 19 October

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