Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-10-09
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Man City whistleblower to remain in witness protection (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 22:59:32)
The computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain under witness protection after authorities in Portugal suspend the decision to end it.
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'Bored' White credits Hearn for Fury-Joshua being in UK (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 22:34:34)
Dana White gives credit to Eddie Hearn, but says he is "bored" of the ongoing feud between him and his rival promoter.
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Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 21:30:52)
Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.
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NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible' (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 21:24:28)
Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat.
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Arsenal eye deal for teenager Mora - Saturday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 21:19:35)
Arsenal eye deal for Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora, AC Milan in pole position for Endrick, Nottingham Forest braced for Murillo interest
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Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win? (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 21:15:24)
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
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Glasgow overpower Connacht to maintain unbeaten start (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 20:49:28)
Glasgow Warriors run in five tries to beat Connacht 36-19 and continue their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season.
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Leicester battle back to beat Gloucester (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 20:46:29)
Leicester Tigers recover from a disastrous start to battle back and beat Gloucester for their first home win of the season.
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Wales must improve in World Cup bid - Wilkinson (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 19:34:54)
Rhian Wilkinson accepts Wales must raise their standards after they scrape to a 1-0 victory in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final in Albania.
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Highlights: Albania 0-1 Wales (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 18:20:41)
Watch the best of the action as Wales beat Albania in Shkoder
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Edwards joins Argentina as defence coach (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 16:43:14)
Defence coach Shaun Edwards joins Argentina's coaching staff on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Super Bowl-winning player and coach Ditka dies aged 86 (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 16:32:08)
NFL icon Mike Ditka, who coached the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl XX title in 1986, dies aged 86.
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Will anyone stop re-election of Infantino as Fifa president? (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 16:28:23)
Little more than two months since news broke of Infantino's Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, the chances appear slim that Gianni Infantino might be removed as president.
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Cacace's eyes on Ball despite Lomachenko interest (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 16:13:39)
WBA super-featherweight champion Anthony Cacace is not prepared to allow suggestions of a showdown with Vasiliy Lomachenko distract him as he prepares to take on Nick Ball.
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Decision to stay at Celtic did not take long - O'Neill (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 16:04:03)
Martin O'Neill suggests he was never close to leaving Celtic after a three-game losing streak, with the veteran manager stressing his "great enthusiasm" for the role.
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Afcon move to every four years under review by Caf (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 15:57:49)
The Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.
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Everton up for sale again - so what next as owners TFG look for a way out? (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 15:38:59)
Everton are up for sale again. Chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at what happens next as owners The Friedkin Group look for a way out.
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I've got my own questions on Man City case - Carrick (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 14:30:38)
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he was personally affected by the Manchester City case which has seen the club found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and still has questions about the matter.
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33 balls, 0 runs - Maddinson's record amid Australia top-order struggles (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 14:22:50)
Opener Nic Maddinson makes the longest duck by a Test opener this century as Australia's top order struggles on his return against South Africa.
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Ex-Essex cricketer faces trial on two rape charges (BBC Sport 2026-10-09 14:07:34)
Robin Das, 24, will appear before a jury at Inner London Crown Court in January 2028.