Sport news · 15 October 2026
Rugby League World Cup kicks off with Australia-New Zealand showdown in Sydney
The 2026 Rugby League World Cup opened at Allianz Stadium in Sydney with reigning champions Australia hosting arch-rivals New Zealand to launch the month-long men's, women's and wheelchair tournament.
MLB ALCS Game 3: Tampa Bay Rays visit Cleveland Guardians with series on the line
The American League Championship Series shifted to Cleveland for Game 3 between the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays and the Guardians, a pivotal mid-series contest in the race for the pennant.
Brewers v Dodgers NLCS Game 4 in Los Angeles tests Milwaukee's lead
The National League Championship Series continued at Dodger Stadium with Game 4 between the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers and the two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
Alcaraz and Djokovic headline Shanghai Masters quarter-finals
The Rolex Shanghai Masters reached its quarter-final day at Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, with Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev chasing the ATP Masters 1000 title.
Track Cycling Worlds in Shanghai: team pursuit day as Richardson scandal looms
The 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships continued in Shanghai with men's team pursuit action, while the fallout from Great Britain sprinter Matthew Richardson's withdrawal over misconduct allegations shadowed the event.
Europa League Thursday: Lyon host Crystal Palace in standout tie
The 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase returned with a packed Thursday card headlined by France's Olympique Lyonnais hosting England's Crystal Palace at Groupama Stadium.
Lisandro Martinez future at Manchester United in doubt after outburst at club bosses
Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez's Manchester United future was reported to be in serious doubt after a public outburst at the club's hierarchy, with his contract set to expire next summer.
Riyad Mahrez begins fifth club chapter after signing for Qatar's Al Shamal
Former Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez joined Qatari Stars League side Al Shamal on a free transfer after leaving Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli, with the deal confirmed around 15 October.
NBA preseason: Raptors visit the Knicks at Madison Square Garden
The NBA's final preseason week included a marquee date at Madison Square Garden as the Toronto Raptors visited the New York Knicks with the regular season tipping off five days later.
League of Legends World Championship 2026 steps up its group stage
Riot Games' League of Legends World Championship 2026 moved into its full group-stage programme on 15 October, with top Korean and Chinese teams starting their title push.