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• Kane prematurely announced as Ballon d'Or winner - but he wasn't only one
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:10:26 GMT
  Harry Kane's dream of winning the Ballon d'Or seemed as if it had come true on Monday when the organisers released an article claiming he had won the award.
• Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:34:23 GMT
  BBC Sport looks at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach is sacked.
• McDowell becomes latest major champion to exit LIV
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:17:31 GMT
  Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell becomes the latest major champion to exit LIV Golf.
• England-Republic of Ireland U15 World Cup game ends over alleged racism
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:17:25 GMT
  The Under-15 World Cup Group C match between England and Republic of Ireland is abandoned after England allege an opposition player made a racist comment.
• 'Cutting doubles would destroy careers' - angry players urge ATP rethink
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:07:20 GMT
  More than 150 doubles players - including Wimbledon champions and tennis legends - urge the ATP to rethink "drastic" cuts which they believe could kill the format.
• Player in Stokes and Atkinson altercation joins Bristol after Saracens sacking
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:03:22 GMT
  Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens.
• Racecourse fined after jockey taken to A&E in horsebox
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:50:26 GMT
  Sedgefield Racecourse is fined £6,500 after failing to comply with five 'general instructions' of safety.
• Why is Wilcox in line of fire from Man Utd fans?
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:24:12 GMT
  With Michael Carrick's position as Man Utd boss under scrutiny, focus has also turned to director of football Jason Wilcox.
• Borthwick's autumn questions as World Cup looms
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:14:29 GMT
  The upcoming Nations Championship matches present a selection dilemma for Steve Borthwick's England with just nine matches to go until the World Cup.
• Will anyone end Spain's domination of women's Ballon d'Or?
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:21:17 GMT
  Spanish players have dominated the Women's Ballon d'Or for the past five years, so will they be celebrating again on Monday?
• Ballon d'Or winner? Kane's best Bundesliga goals
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:29:35 GMT
  With the 2026 Ballon d'Or just around the corner, BBC Sport looks back at some of Harry Kane's best goals in a Bayern Munich shirt.
• Late Mbappe goal earns Real win at Barca in dramatic Clasico
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:41:25 GMT
  Kylian Mbappe scores twice for Real Madrid as they beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Camp Nou in the first El Clasico of the season.
• Nix's 62-yard touchdown & 'vintage Rodgers' - NFL best plays
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:30:08 GMT
  "Vintage" Aaron Rodgers and Bo Nix's 62-yard touchdown feature in the best action from week seven of the NFL.
• All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek seven
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:02:22 GMT
  Watch every goal from matchweek seven of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.
• 'He doesn't feel pressure!' - how Antonelli is cruising to title
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:48:45 GMT
  Rosanna Tennant, Guenther Steiner and Damon Hill discuss teenager Kimi Antonelli's phenomenal performance in winning the US Grand Prix.
• Ex-Liverpool winger Pennant has more than 50 stitches after dog attack
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:36:20 GMT
  Former Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant says he needed more than 50 stitches after being mauled by a dog.
• Vikings are last unbeaten team as Chiefs lose - NFL week seven
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:42:44 GMT
  The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers lost in week seven of the NFL, leaving the Minnesota Vikings as this season's last unbeaten team.
• Ireland prop Furlong cited over alleged groin grab
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:22:30 GMT
  Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is cited over an alleged groin grab in Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster on Saturday.
• A late goal and a knee slide - how Mourinho returned to haunt Barca
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:07:16 GMT
  La Liga's season has switched from predictable to fascinating as Jose Mourinho's El Clasico midas touch continues in the Nou Camp.
• Smotherman beats Ireland's Power in delayed PGA Tour finish
  Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:07:22 GMT
  Austin Smotherman claims his second PGA Tour title with a Monday play-off victory over Seamus Power at the weather-hit Bermuda Championship.