Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-10-02
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'Hitchy is always with us' - the keeper who died after one-punch attack (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 07:59:22)
The memory of James Hitchcock lives on at non-league Barton Town, almost two years after he died following being punched on a visit to York. -
'You could be legends' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 07:38:47)
Wakefield Trinity's stars of yesteryear are remembered in sepia; the class of 2026 have the chance to add some colour with the chance of Grand Final glory. -
Euro 2016 memories aplenty - but O'Neill focused on future (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 07:08:21)
Ukraine against Northern Ireland is a fixture which brings up plenty of memories, but Michael O'Neill is firmly focused on the future. -
Browns survive late comeback to defeat Steelers (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 06:56:44)
Andre Szmyt kicks a match-winning 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining as the Cleveland Browns survive a Pittsburgh Steelers comeback. -
Hallgrimsson marvels at 'magical' Parrott's solo goal (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 06:44:31)
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson praises Troy Parrott after his fine solo goal in their 2-2 Uefa Nations League draw against Austria on Thursday. -
The Unpromotables: Germany's league champions who can't go up (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 06:37:49)
German football is grappling with a sum that doesn't add up - four promotion spots for five league champions. -
Groves puts heart and soul into Scarlets move (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 06:15:05)
New Scarlets lock Alex Groves has overcomes the adversity of heart surgery to return to the rugby field. -
Verstappen tops Bahrain GP in Malaysia first practice (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 05:41:24)
Red Bull's Max Verstappen tops the timesheets as Formula 1 returned to the Sepang track for the first time in nine years for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. -
Ferguson on brain haemorrhage and games that shaped his life (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 05:25:13)
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday. -
Ferguson on being 'terrified' by brain haemorrhage and 'fantastic' return to Man Utd (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 05:25:13)
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to BBC Breakfast as he approaches his 85th birthday. -
Wales wing Adams targets third World Cup (BBC Sport 2026-10-02 03:51:14)
Wales wing Josh Adams is nearing full fitness in time for the autumn internationals and looking forward to a World Cup trip to Australia next year.