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Sports

Muriqi caps Fenerbahce comeback to make Liverpool pay for defensive lapses

Andoni Iraola arrived in Istanbul seeking improvement from Liverpool’s attack but departed with sudden cause for concern at the opposite end of the pitch. Fenerbahce ignited Dirk Kuyt’s interim spell with a tumultuous victory after Liverpool detonated their 100% Champions League record with several defensive lapses. Liverpool’s second successive defeat left Iraola exasperated for entirely different reasons to Sunday’s loss to Arsenal. Blame was found only in the mirror this time around. It was so careless and so unnecessary. Continue reading...

The GuardianNov 4, 2026

International

Deontay Wilder to face unbeaten Opetaia on Fury v Joshua undercard in Cardiff

Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will face unbeaten cruiserweight star Jai Opetaia on the undercard of Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua in Cardiff

The GuardianNov 4, 2026

Sports

An island in mourning: Tenerife processes death of De Miguel

Tenerife football club and the wider football community mourn the loss of footballer Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision.

BBC NewsNov 4, 2026

Sports

Campbell has full lower body movement after neck injury

Detroit Lions' Jack Campbell says he is optimistic about his recovery after being taken to hospital for a neck injury.

BBC NewsNov 4, 2026

Sports

Burrage receives support after online death threats

Britain's Jodie Burrage is receiving support from WTA staff at an event in India after being sent death threats on social media.

BBC NewsNov 4, 2026

Sports

Defeat ends Djokovic's hopes of making ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic is out of the race to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin after a second-round defeat by qualifier Rinky Hijikata at the Paris Masters.

BBC NewsNov 4, 2026

International

Lions’ Jack Campbell making progress on movement in upper body after injury during game

The linebacker says he has regained some movement after sustaining a serious neck injury during his team’s win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday

The GuardianNov 4, 2026

Sports

Team USA stake could be sold to private investors

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) could seek private investment for a stake in its commercial rights.

BBC NewsNov 4, 2026

Sports

How landmark Everton compensation prevented Burnley record loss

Burnley have published promising financial results, but under the hood is a payment from Everton which makes the picture look far less positive.

BBC NewsNov 4, 2026

Sports

Olympic medallist Barbosu banned for doping violation

The Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds a decision to ban Olympic bronze medallist Ana Barbosu for two years after three whereabouts failures.

BBC NewsNov 4, 2026

Sports

Billy ‘The Kid’ Loughnane can be new ‘face of racing’ and next Dettori after Godolphin deal

The combination of prodigious talent in the saddle and an easy likeability out of it is a perfect fit for Dubai operation “I want to ride more Group One winners,” Billy Loughnane said last month when asked to name his main ambition for 2027, and Britain’s new 20-year-old champion jockey seems all but certain to achieve his aim, following Wednesday’s news that he has signed a retainer to ride in the royal blue colours of Sheikh Mohammed’s global Godolphin operation next year. Loughnane will be contracted alongside William Buick as one of two retained Godolphin jockeys next year, and not as an o

The GuardianNov 4, 2026

Sports

Zverev annoyed by reaction to becoming world number one

After a defeat at the Paris Masters, Alexander Zverev complains that he is the only player who has had "to explain why it's OK" for him to be top of the rankings.

BBC NewsNov 4, 2026