Day Headlines in Sports News: 2025-10-16
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Australia waste 'simple' opportunities with multiple drops behind the stumps (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 12:17:40)
Australia give Bangladesh numerous reprieves, with four dropped catches behind the wicket during their match in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Sheff Wed set to be served winding-up petition (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 12:01:03)
Sheffield Wednesday could "imminently" be served with a winding-up petition over £1m they owe to HMRC, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.
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Is the 'inverted' winger here to stay? (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 11:58:05)
This season has seen the further rise of the inverted winger and the decline of the traditional wide-man in the Premier League - is it leading to a less exciting game?
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Pulev 'has to face Itauma', not Gassiev - Warren (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 11:30:20)
Heavyweight Kubrat Pulev says he has agreed to defend his WBA 'regular' title against Murat Gassiev, despite being ordered to face Briton Moses Itauma next.
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Briton Conway crowned U23 triathlon world champion (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 11:06:51)
Britain's Oliver Conway wins the men's Under-23 World Triathlon Championship title with a stunning victory in Wollongong, Australia.
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Faletau return boosts Cardiff for Dragons derby (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 11:02:41)
Cardiff number eight Taulupe Faletau has given Wales a boost before the autumn internationals by returning to face Dragons.
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Labuschagne hits another ton to push for Ashes recall (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 10:44:29)
A resurgent Marnus Labuschagne scores his fourth century in five innings to further press his case for a recall to Australia's side for the Ashes.
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Raducanu ends season and will keep coach for 2026 (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 10:02:31)
Britain's Emma Raducanu ends her season early because of illness and agrees a deal with coach Francisco Roig for next season.
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Big trio set for Champions Day showdown at Ascot (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 09:44:23)
Three of the world's top-rated racehorses - Ombudsman, Delacroix and Calandagan - meet in a blockbuster Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
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McIlroy starts well after leaving driver in locker (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 09:33:14)
Rory McIlroy cards an up-and-down first-round 69 in the DP World India Championship after deciding to leave his driver out of the bag.
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McIlroy starts well in India after leaving driver in locker (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 09:33:14)
Rory McIlroy cards an up-and-down first-round 69 in the DP World India Championship after deciding to leave his driver out of the bag.
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No Rugby Championship in 2026 as New Zealand tour South Africa (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 09:24:47)
The Rugby Championship will not be played in 2026, with the competition mothballed for a season as New Zealand tour South Africa and the Nations League kicks off.
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Inquest opened into Hatton death (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 09:20:49)
An inquest into the death of boxer Ricky Hatton is opened and adjourned.
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Agyemang joins Premier League stars on Golden lists (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 09:00:26)
England striker Michelle Agyemang is nominated for Golden Girl, while nine Premier League players are named on the shortlist for the Golden Boy award.
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Bradford replace Salford in Super League for 2026 (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 09:00:06)
Bradford Bulls are promoted to Super League for 2026 and will replace Salford Red Devils after they were awarded a higher Grade B status under the sport's grading system.
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Why WSL clubs are signing up Japan's best talent (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 07:52:09)
There are more Japanese players in the Women's Super League than ever before - what impact are they having?
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Still no Salah but make room for Eze - FPL team of the week (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 07:41:13)
Eberechi Eze and Enzo Fernandez are midfielders to target, writes Thomas Woods, yet there's still no room for Mohamed Salah in the FPL team of the week.
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Overseas La Liga game 'good for football' says Spain football chief (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 07:28:34)
La Liga's decision to move the game between Villarreal and Barcelona to Miami is "good for football", says Spanish football federation president Rafael Louzan.
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'Shout out to my ex' - why clubs are turning to former bosses (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 07:14:52)
With three clubs bringing back old bosses this season already, BBC Sport looks at the teams and managers who have got back together.
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Weekly sports quiz: Which nation qualified for their first World Cup? (BBC Sport 2025-10-16 07:09:31)
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?