Day Headlines in Sports News: 2025-10-09
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Harsh lessons and 'hurt egos' for Bellamy's Wales (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 23:23:47)
Craig Bellamy and Wales learn harsh lessons in their 3-0 defeat at England, in preparation for their big World Cup qualifier against Belgium.
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'Results are what qualify you and these Scotland players understand that' (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 23:03:30)
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke praises his players' resilience and desire in their comeback World Cup qualification win over Greece.
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'No easy way back for Bellingham as Rogers vindicates Tuchel's strategy' (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 22:51:09)
There is no easy way back for Jude Bellingham as Morgan Rogers shows he is the symbol of Thomas Tuchel's new England identity, says Phil McNulty.
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'Chronic Scotland prevail in Hampden head-wrecker' (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 22:39:51)
Scotland somehow emerge from a bizarre World Cup qualifier with another victory on a remarkable night at Hampden, writes Tom English.
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James to miss start of NBA season with sciatica (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 22:21:33)
LeBron James is ruled out for up to four weeks and will miss the start of the NBA season with sciatica, Los Angeles Lakers have confirmed.
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How Scotland can seal World Cup play-off by Sunday (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 22:17:06)
How close are Scotland to a first World Cup since 1998 after they beat Greece 3-1 in qualifying?
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'No energy' - Tuchel unhappy at 'silent' Wembley (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 22:09:35)
England boss Thomas Tuchel sees his side score three times in 20 minutes in their 3-0 friendly win over Wales, but is left frustrated by the Wembley atmosphere.
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Littler beats De Decker at 'brutal' World Grand Prix (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 22:07:33)
Luke Littler clinches victory with a 170 checkout to beat defending champion Mike de Decker and reach the quarter-finals of the "brutal" World Grand Prix.
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Lamb and Cox win PCA player of the year awards (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 21:47:18)
England batters Emma Lamb and Jordan Cox are voted women's and men's players of the year at the PCA awards.
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Scotland strike late to beat Greece in frantic finish (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 21:37:44)
Watch the best of the action as Scotland score twice late on to beat Greece and boost their hopes of qualifying for next summer's World Cup finals.
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'Dictated the game' - how England & Wales' players rated (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 21:15:21)
BBC Sport assesses how the England and Wales players performed at Wembley on Thursday, during the Three Lions' 3-0 victory.
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De Klerk hits stunning innings to help South Africa shock India (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 19:59:53)
Nadine De Klerk hits 50 runs off 19 balls to finish on 84 not out as she guides South Africa to an unlikely three-wicket win against host nation India at the ICC Women's World Cup.
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'A famous victory' - South Africa stun India after De Klerk's heroics (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 19:57:22)
Nadine de Klerk hits 84 off 54 balls as South Africa recover from 81-5 to chase down their target of 252 with seven balls to spare, securing a famous three wicket win against hosts India at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Phillips emerges as Everton target - Friday's gossip (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 19:15:03)
Everton eye Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City, Liverpool interest in Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace preparing for Marc Guehi exit and Manchester United ready to spend big for Kenan Yildiz.
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Algeria seal place at 2026 World Cup - who else has qualified? (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 18:17:39)
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who has qualified for next year's Fifa World Cup.
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De Klerk smacks Proteas to stunning win over India (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 18:14:32)
Nadine de Klerk hits a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produce a stunning comeback to beat India at the Women's World Cup.
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O'Sullivan not taking form 'for granted' after whitewash (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 17:55:28)
Ronnie O'Sullivan isn't taking his current form "for granted" despite a comprehensive 5-0 win against Scotland's Stephen Maguire at the Xi'an Grand Prix.
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'The saint of Manchester' - Ricky Hatton and his city, a love story (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 15:30:45)
BBC Sport speaks to the people of Manchester about Ricky Hatton and his life-long service to the city and its people.
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Reid proud of 'pushing boundaries' after retirement (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 15:29:27)
Scottish diver Grace Reid says she is proud to have "pushed boundaries" after bringing the curtain down on a "whirlwind" career.
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Boundaries, drops and missed run-out chances - Ghosh's remarkable innings (BBC Sport 2025-10-09 15:18:29)
Richa Ghosh's 94 runs off 77 balls, including 15 boundaries, helps save India's innings as they recover from 102-6 to reach 251-8 against South Africa in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match.