Sport news · 20 October 2026
Knicks Raise First Championship Banner in 53 Years on NBA Opening Night
New York raised their 2026 championship banner at Madison Square Garden on NBA Opening Night, then faced a new-look Philadelphia 76ers side featuring LeBron James in his 76ers debut.
Tampa Bay Rays Advance to World Series, Will Face Milwaukee Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in ALCS Game 6 on Monday night, booking a World Series place against the Milwaukee Brewers in a first-championship final for both franchises.
Pacific Nations Stun England and France at Rugby League World Cup
Tonga defeated England 30-12 in Perth and Samoa thrashed France 78-4 in Sydney on the opening weekend of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, signalling Pacific dominance of the tournament.
PSG Host Barcelona in Champions League's Clash of the Unbeaten
Paris Saint-Germain hosted FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes in Matchday 3 of the Champions League, the standout fixture of the autumn phase pitting two unbeaten sides and their star-studded attacks against each other.
Ruoning Yin Defends Buick LPGA Shanghai Title with One-Shot Victory
Chinese golfer Ruoning Yin closed with a 68 to finish 11 under par at Sheshan Golf Club, defending her Buick LPGA Shanghai title by a single stroke over South Korea's Hye-Jin Choi and claiming her seventh LPGA Tour win.