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First published 02 November 2026
Katie Boulter said an incident had got under her skin, but she overcame it to win and reach the last 16 of the Hong Kong Open. She described the experience as a lesson learned.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 02 November 2026
Kimi Antonelli won his maiden Formula 1 drivers’ championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix, becoming the youngest champion in the sport’s history. Max Verstappen won the race, while Antonelli finished third.
formula1.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 02 November 2026
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula 1 world champion after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won the race ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Antonelli secured his first title with four races remaining.
formula1.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
The Golden State Valkyries captured the WNBA title in their second season by defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in the decisive Finals Game 7. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 30 points.
wvnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Arsenal defeated Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal. The victory moved the defending champions three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Lewis Hamilton secured his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix, beating George Russell by nine-thousandths of a second. Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth and remained in position to clinch the title.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Sweden’s Andreas Almgren won the men’s New York City Marathon on his debut in 2:06:01, while Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui won the women’s race for the second time in 2:24:36.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs at Newlands to win the three-Test series 2-1. Simon Harmer took a career-best six wickets for 16 runs, while Kagiso Rabada reached 350 Test wickets fastest by deliveries.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Russia’s Diana Shnaider defeated Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo, recording her sixth consecutive win in a WTA final.
wsau.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored a penalty as Real Madrid beat Racing Santander 3-0 for their sixth consecutive win. Lazio moved top of Serie A after coming from behind to beat Cagliari.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history, while Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs at Newlands to win the three-match Test series 2-1. Simon Harmer took six wickets for 16 runs.
dawn.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the ODI tri-series final in Lahore after chasing 326. Fakhar Zaman scored 127 and Arafat Minhas made 61 from 31 balls.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 to win their first WNBA championship. The title came in the franchise’s second season, making the Valkyries the fastest expansion team in league history to win a championship.
sports.yahoo.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Ciara Mageean, the Irish middle-distance runner who was a European champion and competed at two Olympic Games, died aged 34, her family announced on November 1.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the Vienna Open, extending his winning run in ATP 500 events.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Golden State defeated Atlanta 68-63 in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history to win the championship. Gabby Williams scored 30 points and was named Finals MVP.
wnba.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
Gabby Williams scored 30 points as the Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 on October 31, winning their first WNBA championship in only their second season.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 01 November 2026
South Africa defeated Australia by 176 runs at Newlands to win the three-match Test series 2-1. Simon Harmer took a career-best six wickets for 16 runs, while Kagiso Rabada became the fastest bowler by deliveries to reach 350 Test wickets.
thestar.com.my (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
As Kimi Antonelli bids to become Formula 1’s youngest world champion, veteran Lewis Hamilton turned back the clock to take his first pole position for Ferrari.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in the WNBA’s first winner-take-all Game 7. Gabby Williams scored 30 points as the second-year franchise won its first championship.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defeated Christian Mbilli in Riyadh to reclaim the WBC super-middleweight title with what the report described as a vintage performance.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries faced each other in a winner-take-all Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, with both teams seeking their first championship. The Dream led 11-10 during the opening quarter.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
Jockey Ryan Moore and trainer Aidan O’Brien made history by winning the Breeders’ Cup Turf with Benvenuto Cellini, giving Moore a record sixth victory in the race.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge after Lisandro Martínez was sent off, increasing pressure on United manager Michael Carrick.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
Canelo Álvarez defeated Christian Mbilli in Riyadh to capture Mbilli’s 168-pound WBC super-middleweight title. It was the Mexican fighter’s first bout since his loss to Crawford.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
Lewis Hamilton took his first pole position for Ferrari and his first pole in more than three years at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said individual errors and “silly goals” were costing his side after a 1-0 defeat by Brighton. Yasin Ayari scored the winner after a mistake by City right-back Matheus Nunes.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
New Zealand number eight Kaipo Olsen-Baker was named World Rugby’s Women’s Player of the Year.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveFirst published 31 October 2026
Wales completed a WXV double over Japan by winning 29-5 in Kumagaya City, ending the tournament on a high with a second victory over Japan.
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