Sport news · 28 October 2026
Harry Kane Becomes First English Ballon d'Or Winner in 25 Years
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane claimed the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London on 27 October, ending England's 25-year wait for the prize with a record-breaking 73-goal season.
Antonelli Dominates US Grand Prix to Stand on the Brink of F1 Title at 20
Twenty-year-old Kimi Antonelli won his ninth race of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, opening a 123-point championship lead over Mercedes team-mate George Russell with five races remaining.
Shadab Khan's Record Century Drags Pakistan from the Brink to Beat England
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan smashed an unbeaten 113 at No. 8 and shared a record last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf to drag Pakistan from 154 for 9 to a one-wicket ODI victory over England in Lahore.
WNBA Finals: Golden State Valkyries One Win from First Championship After Game 5 Victory
The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64–55 in Game 5 of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center to take a 3–2 series lead, with Kiah Stokes tying a postseason blocks record.
Liverpool Host Chelsea in Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Tie at Anfield
Liverpool's Carabao Cup fourth-round fixture against Chelsea at Anfield is set for Wednesday 28 October, with kick-off scheduled at 8pm GMT.