James O'Brien 
Lee Westwood warned that the DP World Tour could face a difficult future after the sudden collapse of LIV Golf, which was backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. He suggested the PGA Tour may now push harder for financial support and questioned the tour’s prize fund outlook, while noting the strategic alliance with the PGA Tour.
An amateur cricketer, Brian Devine, was banned for two years after being caught clicking his fingers to simulate an edge in a NYSD Division Two match, a tactic that went viral as the ‘Clicky Ponting’ scandal. The incident also saw Saltburn’s second XI relegated with a points deduction and a £300 fine imposed on the club.
England manager Thomas Tuchel criticised Chelsea forward Cole Palmer for missing too many chances to impress and left him out of the squad for the November Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain. The manager instead called up uncapped players Josh King and Jobe Bellingham, while other injuries also affected the squad selection.
British Gymnastics issued a formal warning to Dronfield Gymnastics Academy’s head coach Clare Hague after an investigation into fear‑based and controlling coaching practices. Despite the sanction, Hague was named as a coach for England’s squad at the Horizon Cup junior competition in Greece, prompting criticism from former gymnasts and safeguarding campaigners.
Oliver Glasner, Nottingham Forest’s manager, warned that the team cannot rely solely on a carefree attitude and must adopt a more disciplined, high‑performance mindset. After a 2‑0 loss at Brentford that left Forest 19th in the Premier League, he stressed the importance of trust and respect while seeking a balance between enjoyment and military‑like rigor.
In a Big T podcast interview, American pundit Chris Eubanks warned that the demanding ATP calendar could lead top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to selectively skip lower‑tier events. He suggested the ATP may need to adjust the schedule to accommodate player health and prevent early career injuries.
Davey Grant, the UFC’s longest‑serving British fighter, reflects on his 13‑year career as he prepares to face Elijah Smith in Las Vegas. Despite injuries and a younger opponent, Grant remains motivated by his family and love for the sport.
Victor Wembanyama delivered a career‑best performance, scoring 52 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 112‑111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The win improved the Spurs’ record to 6‑2 and marked the first 50‑point, 20‑rebound, five‑block game in 52 years.
England captain Harry Kane has agreed a new deal with Bayern Munich, extending his contract until 2029. The 33‑year‑old striker, who joined Bayern in 2023 for £86m, continues to be a key player after scoring 73 goals in 65 matches in the 2025‑26 season and winning the Ballon d’Or.
Luka Doncic recorded 308 points over his first eight games of the 2026‑27 NBA season, the first player to top 300 points in that span since Michael Jordan in 1988‑89. His performance helped the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Sacramento Kings 116‑103, marking the team’s seventh win in nine games.