Linney scores three as Carlisle seal extra-time shockBoreham Wood upset League Two strugglers CrawleyThe substitute Regan Linney hit a sensational hat-trick as the National League side Carlisle stunned Reading of League One with a remarkable 3-2 extra-time win in the FA Cup first round. Linney struck twice in second-half added time to force an additional …

South Africa 61-7 Japan | Scotland 85-0 USAFeinberg-Mngomezulu and Arendse score two tries eachA dark, wet evening in Brent is a long way from the sun and sea of Brighton. And, boy, there were not many echoes here of rugby’s greatest upset – quite possibly sport’s – bar the names of the teams and the inimitable fellow sitting in Japan’s coaching …

Pole eases to 6-1, 6-2 opening victory in Saudi ArabiaKeys commits 38 unforced errors on return from injuryThe second edition of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia began with the familiar sight of Iga Swiatek brutally laying waste another of the best players in the world. The six-time grand slam champion demolished Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 in their first match of …

⚽️ Premier League updates from this 8pm GMT kick-off⚽️ Live scores | Premier League table | Follow us on Bluesky“I’m on the train with a bunch of Pompey lads who wont get home ‘til about midnight after a 4-0 shellacking at St Andrew’s,” writes Gary Naylor. “That they’re in good spirits and planning another away day to Hull, speaks to …

Nottingham Forest star Neco Williams, formerly of United's fierce rivals Liverpool, took to X to taunt Frank Illett, known as The United Strand, after the Red Devils were held to a 2-2 draw.

NATHAN SALT AT THE CITY GROUND: Man United opened the scoring in contentious fashion when Nicolo Savona was adjudged to not have kept the ball in play before Casemiro scored.

Brendan Rodgers left Celtic earlier this week after a tough start to the new season, and Roy Keane has emerged as a surprise contender to succeed him

Jannik Sinner will face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the Paris Masters final.

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche has called for a change to the rules of how VAR is used after his side conceded from a controversial corner for the second game in a row.

Jannik Sinner routed a weary-looking Alexander Zverev 6-0 6-1 in a little more than an hour to reach the Paris Masters final and move closer to reclaiming the world No 1 ranking.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is full of praise for his side's defensive display in their 2-0 win against Burnley at Turf Moor.

Gyokeres was replaced at half-time after scoring in Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Turf Moor, while Zubimendi was replaced in the second half

Stenhousemuir, who started the day as leaders, could only draw at Queen of the South.

Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: Nine years after Ireland’s landmark success at Soldier Field, the All Blacks got their retribution with a hard-fought triumph

The build-up to England’s win over the Wallabies was overshadowed by an allegation of illegality reported

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s eighth goal of the season set Crystal Palace on course for a return to winning ways in the Premier League. Mateta’s opener on the half-hour was added to by an own goal from the Brentford captain, Nathan Collins, early in the second half as the Eagles backed up their win at Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday with their first …

Sean Dyche argued football’s lawmakers should consider expanding the reach of the video assistant referee system after Nottingham Forest conceded from a controversial corner for the second successive match. His side came close to winning, but Dyche was left angered after Manchester United scored the opener from a corner awarded by the assistant referee …

Arsenal set pieces bring such a degree of organised chaos and unconventional thinking they could be nominated for the Turner Prize. Instead they are just making them favourites for the Premier League crown after extending their lead at the top. The Gunners have reached such a level of expertise, they even scored from a Burnley long throw.Headers from Viktor …

The 28-1 success of Ethical Diamond for Willie Mullins was the highlight of a memorable afternoon at Del Mar Splendora paid $7.80 to a $2 stake – a shade under 3-1.Hope Road cruised through the race until the final turn and eased to the front just over a furlong out, but Splendora rocketed past soon afterwards and the race was as good as over. That’s a …

ALEX BYWATER AT THE ALLIANZ STADIUM: Steve Borthwick's side romped to victory, with tries from Ben Earl, Henry Pollock, Alex Mitchell and Luke Cowan-Dickie helping them to the rout.