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Fury vs Joshua

The Battle of Britain · heavyweight

Fri 11 Dec, 20:00 · Principality Stadium, Cardiff · Netflix

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Tyson FuryAnthony Joshua

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Barcelona v Aston Villa

Tue 3 Nov, 20:00

tennis

American Tennis Open Miami

Sat 31 Oct, 04:00

golf

Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship

Thu 5 Nov, 05:00

combat

UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs. Walker

Sat 7 Nov, 22:00 · Meta APEX

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Zach

Zach · Sports buddy

Afternoon.

Follow a few teams and I'll keep an eye on them for you.

Fury vs Joshua is 39 days away.

F115h ago

Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion at 20

Kimi Antonelli won the Formula One drivers' title by finishing third for Mercedes at the Mexican Grand Prix, with four races still to run. Aged 20 years and 68 days, he is the youngest champion in the sport's history. The race, which was red-flagged and restarted, was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton second.

Football2d ago

Chinese state TV skips Real Madrid match after Mbappe's Mao remark; Mourinho backs player

China's state broadcaster CCTV did not show Sunday's Real Madrid match against Racing Santander, despite apologies from Kylian Mbappe, the club and La Liga over his remarks about Mao Zedong. China's foreign ministry said it took the apology seriously, and at least three Chinese companies have ended brand deals with him. Head coach Jose Mourinho backed the player and said the club had done its part.

F115h ago

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion in Mexico

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured the Formula One world title by finishing third in the Mexico City Grand Prix. At 20 years and 68 days, he is the youngest champion in the sport's history. DW also reports he is the first Italian champion since 1953, and describes the race as crash-hit.

Football2d ago

Bayern Munich held 2-2 by Dortmund after Kane penalty miss

Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker after Fabio Silva scored a late equaliser. Harry Kane missed a penalty for Bayern, hitting the post. One outlet reports that Kane later set up a goal for Dayot Upamecano, before Silva levelled the match.

Football19h ago

Havertz goal gives Arsenal 1-0 win at Liverpool and top spot

Arsenal won 1-0 at Anfield, their first league victory there since 2012. Kai Havertz scored in the 16th minute, putting the ball into an empty net after a loose pass from Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker. The result takes Arsenal to 24 points, three clear of Manchester City, who lost at home to Brighton on Saturday. Sky News said Liverpool appeared to have a strong penalty appeal turned down.

Sport1d ago

Almgren and Chepkirui win New York City Marathon titles

Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the men's race at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, on his debut over the distance. Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui took the women's title for the second time. Around 60,000 people were reported to have taken part.

Football20h ago

Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0 to close in on Barcelona

Real Madrid won 3-0 away at Racing Santander on Sunday, with goals from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Yan Diomande. Mbappe's goal was a penalty. The result leaves Real three points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga, and it was reported as their sixth straight win.

F113h ago

Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1 world champion at the age of 20

Kimi Antonelli has won the Formula 1 world championship, making him the youngest champion in the sport's history at 20. People in his hometown of Bologna have celebrated his success, describing him as one of their own. Reports also describe him as a popular, charismatic presence in the paddock, and he has watched a video montage of his journey from go-karting to the title.

Sport1d ago

Irish Olympian and European 1500m champion Ciara Mageean dies aged 34

Ciara Mageean, the Irish runner who won the European 1500m title in Rome in 2024, has died at the age of 34. She was from Portaferry and represented Ireland at two Olympic Games. Several outlets report that she died from cancer, a year after she disclosed her diagnosis. Athletics Ireland has paid tribute to her.

Boxing & MMA2h ago

Jake Paul to fight Cedric Doumbe in Dubai on Christmas Eve

Jake Paul has confirmed that his opponent for his return to the boxing ring will be Cedric Doumbe, a kickboxing champion. The bout is due to take place in Dubai on Christmas Eve. The two outlets' reports agree on these details.

NFL17h ago

Buccaneers beat Falcons 16-0 without completing a pass in the rain

Tampa Bay beat Atlanta 16-0 in wet conditions without completing a single pass. Quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted only three throws and completed none. One outlet reports the Buccaneers instead gained 324 yards on the ground.

Football19h ago

Boy, 14, hands himself in to police over Bradley Lowery image at Coventry match

A 14-year-old has gone to West Midlands Police after a video appeared to show a Coventry City fan displaying a picture of Bradley Lowery towards Sunderland supporters. Coventry City said they were looking into the footage. It was reportedly filmed during Sunderland's 3-1 defeat. Bradley, a Sunderland fan, died in 2017 aged six after having a rare form of cancer.

Tennis3d ago

De Minaur beats Zverev in Vienna semi-final before losing final to Alcaraz

Alex de Minaur beat Alexander Zverev in the Vienna Open semi-finals. It was Zverev's first match since he secured the world number one ranking. Carlos Alcaraz reached his first Vienna final by beating Daniil Medvedev 6-4 7-6 (7-2). One outlet reports that Alcaraz then beat De Minaur in the final, though De Minaur's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals remain alive.

Tennis22h ago

Harriet Dart wins first WTA title in Guangzhou with Marion Bartoli as coach

Britain's Harriet Dart has won her first WTA title at the Guangzhou Open in China. She says her coach, former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli, believed in her when others doubted she could win one. Bartoli says she has pushed Dart beyond her limits, and Dart describes it as the best week of her career.

Football3h ago

Sunderland to keep faith with manager Régis Le Bris despite poor start

Sunderland, who are bottom of the table, intend to stay with manager Regis Le Bris despite their difficult start to the season. BBC News reports that the club is firmly behind him. Sky News says he has the full support of the board.

Football21h ago

Hibernian beat Hearts 2-1 to reach Scottish League Cup final

Hibernian won the Scottish League Cup semi-final against city rivals Hearts 2-1 at Hampden. Reports describe it as their first victory over Hearts at the national stadium. It was Marink Reedijk's first win as Hibs manager, and the club now meet Rangers in the final. BBC coverage asks whether the team can build on the result.

NFL19h ago

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson to have thumb surgery and miss at least four games

Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter confirmed on Sunday that quarterback Lamar Jackson will have surgery on his right thumb. He will be placed on injured reserve and miss at least the next four games. Yahoo Sports noted that the team could be without its quarterback for some time because of another injury.

Cricket9h ago

Australia coach McDonald backs batting group after South Africa Test struggles

Australia's batters struggled in the last two Tests in South Africa, according to the reports. Coach Andrew McDonald says the team is still a very good one. He believes the contributions from new players have left the batting line-up in a stronger position.

Football9h ago

Merson predicts Man Utd relegation-zone slide; Ten Hag admits risk

Paul Merson has written in his Sky Sports column that Manchester United could be in the relegation zone within a month, criticising their recent form. CNA reports that Ten Hag has said relegation is a real possibility for the club.

Cricket16h ago

Glamorgan's Asa Tribe barred from England Lions tour over Kenya trip

Glamorgan's Asa Tribe cannot join the England Lions squad in the West Indies because of a recent visit to Kenya. The Guardian links the restriction to St Kitts rules arising from concerns about the Ebola outbreak in east Africa. It reports that the 22-year-old opener, who played for Jersey in Kenya last month, is unlikely to feature on the tour without a waiver.