Wednesday 7 October 2026← Back to Smoko News
Sport

Catch up on your smoko

BBC Sport8d ago

A 31-year wait for success - but can Everton fans still celebrate?

Is supporting Everton a life of misery, or are there still reasons to celebrate? Chief football writer Phil McNulty seeks the answer.

BBC Sport8d ago

You are the Scotland boss - what would you change for Switzerland?

Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first home XI to face Switzerland.

AFL8d ago

MATCH REVIEW: Five players hit with fines across long weekend

The match review for AFLW round seven is in

Cricket Australia8d ago

Strano hungry to keep evolving as Vics look to break streak

Molly Strano is eager as ever to keep improving as she enters her 16th domestic season

BBC Sport8d ago

NI players relish Windsor return against Hungary

Northern Ireland's hosting of Hungary in the Uefa Nations League will be their first game in Belfast for 315 days.

AFL8d ago

Homegrown Sun earns Rising Star nod after three-goal bag

Dekota Baron is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star for round seven

AFL8d ago

Cat's call coming, clubs eye speedy Bulldog, key Bomber nears deal

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

BBC Sport8d ago

Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling

British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says it has not been a difficult decision to quit the sport.

AFL8d ago

Lions' Mr September does it again with second Gary Ayres award

Who impressed the coaches in the Grand Final?

AFL8d ago

Premiership coach joins Bombers in new football role

Swans premiership coach joins Bombers in boost to football department

BBC Sport8d ago

Broncos deny Rams and Seahawks lose - five things from NFL week three

The NFL produced another thrilling day of action with a shock for the defending Super Bowl champions and several tight finishes.

BBC Sport8d ago

Is Premier League possession football on way out?

Only 36% of teams with more than 60% possession have won this season in the Premier League. BBC Sport looks at why?

BBC Sport8d ago

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Cricket Australia8d ago

Molineux ruled out as Aussie stars light up WNCL round one

A pair of Aussie stars are under an injury cloud, but others will make rare state appearances in the opening WNCL round

AFL8d ago

The deal that changed everything: Your club's best ever trade

Who have the fans voted as their club's best ever trade?

BBC Sport8d ago

England are learning - these are the World Cup issues they need to solve

Who are England's openers? Which spinner supports Adil Rashid? Which seamers get nod when Sam Curran returns?

BBC Sport8d ago

Rising star Henrich daring to dream of LA Olympics

Welsh 400m athlete Charlotte Henrich has her sights set on Los Angeles having found her confidence with a breakthrough summer in 2026.

AFL8d ago

Pedlar Power play: Crow requests a trade to the archenemy

Luke Pedlar has put in a request to move across town from Adelaide to Port Adelaide

AFL8d ago

Veteran Demon 'really impressed' by Eagles' trade pitch

West Coast is 'absolutely in the mix' for Jack Viney according to AFL Trade Radio's Cal Twomey

AFL8d ago

'Bit of a standstill': Dogs may need a mega deal to get Butters to the Kennel

AFL Trade Radio looks at the current status of the biggest move this off-season

AFL8d ago

Did Dockers champ just play her best-ever game?

Kiara Bowers has had bigger returns but the Fremantle star has adapted her game to suit her evolving team

AFL8d ago

Young defender ready to step into injured skipper shoes as Freo waits on scans

Hugh Davies resisted offers to move away from Fremantle and may now be the man to fill the vacancy left by Alex Pearce's injury

Cricket Australia8d ago

WNCL 2026-27: All you need to know

Streaming, schedule and squad details for the women's domestic 50-over competition

Cricket Australia8d ago

The hidden details inside Japan's sakura kit

With hidden hearts, Kumadori motifs and Olympic tie-ins, there is plenty to love about Japan's bold pink kit

Cricket Australia8d ago

Hurricanes' new Hope for BBL|16 as Windies skipper returns

Hobart announce first overseas men's signing with Shai Hope back for a second stint with the club

Cricket Australia8d ago

Breakers seek to set new bar following final defeat

Spurred on by their upset loss in the 2025-26 WNCL final, the NSW Breakers have lofty goals for the upcoming summer

AFL8d ago

How Copeland Trophy voting will be different as star looks to add to brilliant season

The E. W. Copeland Trophy voting system will look different this year

AFL8d ago

Reaction Time: Looking back on the most remarkable Grand Final in memory

Riley Beveridge takes a look at the hot topics after the Grand Final

AFL8d ago

Your club's draft picks: How Hawks get deals done, Dees hold two top selections

Take a look at your club's draft picks ahead of the 2026 player movement period

AFL8d ago

Race for uncontracted Swans star Fish narrows to three options

One club has been ruled out of the race for Rising Star winner Zippy Fish

Cricket Australia8d ago

Aussie great to take over as CA chair as Baird steps down

David Boon appointed interim Cricket Australia chair with former NSW premier to step down

BBC Sport8d ago

US complete thrilling comeback to retain Presidents Cup

The United States complete a thrilling comeback on the final day to beat the Internationals and win an 11th successive Presidents Cup.

Formula 18d ago

Arvid Lindblad issues apology after Racing Bulls team-mate clash in Baku

Racing Bulls Formula 1 rookie Arvid Lindblad has issued a public apology to his team-mate Liam Lawson following their collision during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.The British driver secured six points with a seventh-place finish around the Baku City Circuit, but the race was marred when he collided…

Formula 18d ago

Oscar Piastri: Error that cost me F1 Azerbaijan GP podium was "a bit weird"

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has labelled his late-race Azerbaijan Grand Prix mistake as “a bit weird”, after losing the podium in Baku.Piastri was running third following the second safety-car restart and came under pressure from Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar after being overtaken by Max…

Cricket Australia8d ago

Banton bashes Sri Lanka as England seal ODI series win

England won the series-deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka by a massive 223 runs at The Oval

BBC Sport8d ago

Thompson goal enough to give Chelsea feisty derby win over Arsenal

Chelsea beat Arsenal in a feisty encounter at Stamford Bridge to continue their steady start to the Women's Super League season.

BBC Sport8d ago

Barcelona monitor Chelsea's Estevao - Monday's gossip

Barcelona are monitoring Estevao, Erling Haaland attracts interests amid Man City uncertainty and Joao Felix could return to Europe, plus more.

Cricket Australia8d ago

Kohli 15,000 not out in ODIs as ton sinks West Indies

Virat Kohli becomes second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs as his unbeaten ton steers India to eight-wicket win over West Indies

BBC Sport8d ago

Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen

Republic of Ireland claim the first win of their Nations League B3 campaign with an impressive showing in a 3-0 victory against Israel in Debrecen.

BBC Sport8d ago

McNulty first US world road race winner in 33 years

Brandon McNulty becomes the first American winner of the men's road race world title in 33 years with a stunning victory in Montreal.