Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-10-01
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Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 18:09:17)
Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia. -
Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 17:26:40)
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches. -
HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 17:23:09)
The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict. -
Quiz: Name every Super League Grand Finalist (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 17:04:23)
Ahead of Saturday's Super League Grand FInal at Old Trafford, can you name all 11 clubs to make the end-of-season finale since its inception? -
Will 2026 finally be Warrington Wolves' year? (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 17:04:13)
Can Super League's perennial nearly side Warrington Wolves get over the line and win a first Grand Final this Saturday? -
More elite-level events to award equal prize money (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 16:40:52)
The Women's Tennis Association confirms all its combined 1000 events will award equal prize money from 2027 in a "major milestone". -
England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 16:31:47)
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. -
Frustrated MacIntyre warned after drone row (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 16:12:55)
Robert MacIntyre says the use of drones for broadcast coverage at golf tournaments "drives me insane" after being spoken to by a DP World Tour rules official at the Dunhill Links Championship. -
Man City to argue sponsorship deals came from Abu Dhabi government (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 15:38:08)
Manchester City's appeal against the Premier League's verdict hinges on the club's claim that its sponsorship deals came from the Abu Dhabi government. -
Wales counting down the year until World Cup (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 15:25:30)
With one year to go before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, what lies in wait for Steve Tandy's Wales over the next 12 months before they head to Australia? -
Low-scoring rugby can be beautiful - Tigers boss Parling (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 15:15:01)
Leicester head coach Geoff Parling says there is a "beauty" in defensive rugby that can be lost among the avalanche of tries being scored in the Prem. -
Australia call up Maddinson after cancer recovery (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 15:07:32)
Australia recall Nic Maddinson for the first Test against South Africa after the New South Wales batter recovered from testicular cancer. -
Injured O'Reilly withdraws from England squad (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 14:36:12)
Nico O'Reilly withdraws from the England squad for their final two Nations League games of the international break because of injury. -
Bristol Rovers coach Raynor diagnosed with bowel cancer (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 14:35:54)
Bristol Rovers assistant head coach Paul Raynor reveals he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer. -
How author Stephen King is helping keep Highland League side going (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 14:21:25)
Buckie Thistle thank famous horror writer Stephen King for his "fantastic" donation towards a fundraising campaign aimed at securing the future of the club. -
Do clubs get compensation for player injuries on international duty? (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 14:01:54)
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into whether clubs get compensated in scenarios where their player gets injured on international duty. -
Space for Gannon-Doak? Does McGinn keep place? Key questions for Pocognoli (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 13:38:59)
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has decisions to make as he searches for his first win in North Macedonia on Saturday. -
Space for Gannon-Doak? Does McGinn keep place? Welsh to return? - key questions for Pocognoli (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 13:38:59)
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has decisions to make as he searches for his first win in North Macedonia on Saturday. -
Second Hull City player crashes near training ground (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 12:02:20)
The crash, involving Lucas Gourna-Douath, follows a similar incident involving Sorba Thomas. -
Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world (BBC Sport 2026-10-01 11:32:37)
Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules.