Sport news · 17 October 2026
Croatia Arrests Hajduk Split Fans Over Anti-Semitic Chants Before Ajax Match
Croatian police arrested at least 12 Hajduk Split fans after an anti-Semitic rally and clashes with officers before a UEFA Conference League tie with Ajax that Hajduk ultimately won 2-1.
India Face West Indies in Rain-Soaked T20I Decider in Bengaluru
A high-scoring, weather-hit five-match T20I series between India and West Indies reached its decider in Bengaluru on 17 October 2026, with the sides locked at 2-2.
Papua New Guinea Opens Rugby League World Cup at Home Against Lebanon
Papua New Guinea kicked off their first home Rugby League World Cup against Lebanon in Port Moresby on 17 October 2026, in front of a packed Santos National Football Stadium.
Guardians and Rays Replay Rain-Hit ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland
Cleveland and Tampa Bay met in a rescheduled American League Championship Series Game 4 at Progressive Field on 17 October 2026, with the Guardians leading the best-of-seven 2-1.
Brentford Put £60m Price Tag on Kevin Schade as Arsenal and Liverpool Circle
Brentford will demand more than £60m to sell forward Kevin Schade in January, with Arsenal and Liverpool both tracking the 24-year-old Germany winger, reports said on 17 October 2026.