Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-10-07
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She made India fall in love with women's cricket - now her era as captain is over (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 23:31:00)
The skipper who led India to the historic 2025 World Cup win has stepped down from her role in all three formats. -
Man Utd and Liverpool eye Truffert - Thursday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 20:56:06)
Manchester United and Liverpool eye Adrien Truffert, Tyler Morton is wanted by Newcastle and Martin Odegaard is set to sign a new Arsenal deal. -
'Amazing' Kane targets 100 international goals (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 20:31:17)
Striker Harry Kane says he could reach 100 goals for England after equalling his country's appearance record of 125, drawing praise from team-mates Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham. -
Guardiola set to attend Man City's first home game since guilty verdict (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 20:14:24)
Pep Guardiola is expected to attend Manchester City's Champions League tie against Paris St-Germain next week - the club's first home match since they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. -
McTominay resumes Napoli training after surgery (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 19:31:04)
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay returns to training at Napoli following his recent heart surgery. -
Winger Matondo joins Hibernian for rest of season (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 19:11:26)
Former Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo joins Hibernian on a deal until the end of the season, with the option of a further year. -
Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 18:30:21)
Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport. -
Barry-Murphy and Bellamy 'so similar' - Lawlor (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 17:42:30)
Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy and Wales head coach Craig Bellamy have similar outlooks says Dylan Lawlor. -
Is it too early to look at Premier League table? (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 17:28:33)
Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings. -
Rahm to leave LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 16:29:38)
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing. -
Eckert free to stay as Southampton boss as Spygate ban suspended (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 16:11:15)
Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate. -
Do England already have their Kane replacement - or is he yet to emerge? (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 16:00:58)
Harry Kane's record-breaking England career can't go on for ever. But do the Three Lions already have a ready-made replacement? -
Compulsory media duties like something in an autocracy - Venter (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 15:53:11)
Saracens' Brendan Venter compares Prem Rugby's media obligations to "something from an autocratic land" after reluctantly speaking at a press conference. -
Ex-Spurs player Vega set to run for Fifa president (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 15:16:40)
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year's Fifa presidential election. -
Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 15:04:38)
As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats. -
Former Man City player Silva comes out of retirement (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 14:31:53)
Former Manchester City midfielder David Silva comes out of retirement aged 40 to join Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin. -
How an 'absolute fluke' exposed sandpapergate scandal (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 14:28:55)
How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened. -
Are SPFL away ticket prices too expensive? And is price cap on agenda? (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 14:03:47)
Scotland's top flight is the best attended in Europe per head of population. But does the rising cost of going to games put that status at risk? -
Sheff Utd expect to avoid points deduction - CEO (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 13:50:22)
Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis tells BBC Radio Sheffield the Blades expect to avoid an EFL points deduction but will not reinvest a summer transfer haul in January. -
Burrow would be proud of knighthood - Sinfield (BBC Sport 2026-10-07 13:28:26)
Sir Kevin Sinfield is knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle.