Day Headlines in Sports News: 2025-10-31
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		Only one Boxing Day game because of Uefa - Premier League (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 17:13:31)
 The "expansion of European club competitions" has led to there being just one top-flight game on 26 December, says the Premier League.
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		Palace fixture pile-up 'irresponsible' - Glasner (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 16:52:27)
 Manager Oliver Glasner says it would be "irresponsible" for Crystal Palace to play two games in three days following a fixture pile-up after reaching the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
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		'I'd settle for a really lousy 1-0 victory' in Old Firm - O'Neill (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 16:48:31)
 Martin O'Neill's Old Firm debut win became known as the 'Demolition Derby', but Celtic's interim manager would "settle for a really lousy 1-0 victory" over Rangers this time.
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		Britain's Cameron gives up world title to protest lack of equality (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 16:33:06)
 Britain's Chantelle Cameron vacates her WBC light-welterweight world title in protest at not being able to compete under the same rules as male fighters.
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		'Come to the table' - stars pressure Grand Slams over prize money (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 16:21:55)
 Aryna Sabalenka is the latest top player to ramp up pressure on the Grand Slams over increased prize money and greater welfare benefits.
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		Rodgers changed Celtic landscape - McGregor (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 15:51:10)
 Former manager Brendan Rodgers "changed the landscape massively" at Celtic, while his assistant John Kennedy leaves "a big hole", says captain Callum McGregor.
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		Davis accused of battery and kidnapping before Paul fight (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 15:36:35)
 Lightweight world champion boxer Gervonta Davis is facing fresh allegations of attacking an ex-girlfriend - two weeks before he is due to fight Jake Paul.
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		De Klerk eyes one final clutch moment to seal glory (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 15:19:22)
 South Africa's Nadine de Klerk is hoping for one more 'clutch' moment to lead her country to World Cup glory.
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		McKibbin stays in front in Hong Kong to keep Masters dream alive (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 15:11:10)
 Tom McKibbin's bid to qualify for the Masters and The Open continues in impressive fashion as he leads by two at the Hong Kong Open.
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		Van der Merwe wants 'to leave Scotland legacy' (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 14:18:39)
 Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe says he is hoping to play in a Six Nations title-winning side before he retires as he prepares for his 50th Scotland cap against the United States.
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		'The FA Cup is at it again!' - First-round shocks (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 13:36:47)
 From the Class of 92's Salford City stunner, to Warrington Town punching 100 places above their weight, relive some of the biggest upsets from the first-round proper from recent years.
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		Australia romp to T20 win over India in Melbourne (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 13:09:07)
 Australia cruise to a four-wicket victory against India inside 14 overs in Melbourne as they go 1-0 up in their T20 series.
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		Why 'grump' Paterson is treating Brackley like Arsenal (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 12:45:40)
 Notts County boss Martin Paterson says his team are preparing for non-league side Brackley as if they were facing Arsenal in the FA Cup.
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		Three parties give proof of funds to buy Sheff Wed (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 12:40:15)
 Three parties give the administrators of Sheffield Wednesday proof of £50m funds to take over the Championship club.
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		Wembley & Cardiff bid for UCL finals - how are hosts decided? (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 12:25:29)
 How are stadiums selected for European finals and who will host them in 2026 and 2027?
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		'I'm not Schmeichel in disguise - I am just Senne Lammens' (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 12:24:36)
 New Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens is not scared by taking one of the most scrutinised roles in the modern game.
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		West Ham's Paqueta warned over FA rule breaches (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 12:15:41)
 West Ham's Lucas Paqueta is reprimanded and warned about his future conduct for his failure to comply with a FA investigation into spot-fixing allegations.
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		Lammens on Man Utd 'pressure' & Schmeichel comparison (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 12:04:01)
 Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens tells Betty Glover how he deals with the "pressure" of being number one at Old Trafford and dealing with fan comparisons to Peter Schmeichel.
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		Jackson stars on return from injury as Ravens beat Dolphins (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 11:22:30)
 Quarterback Lamar Jackson marks his return from injury by throwing four touchdown passes to help the Baltimore Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins 28-6.
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		The Hundred to hold auction and increase salaries (BBC Sport 2025-10-31 11:05:41)
 The Hundred will launch a player auction and significantly increase salaries for the 2026 season, following private investment into the competition.