James O'Brien 
Brighton & Hove Albion achieved their first away league win of the season by defeating Manchester City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium. The result handed City their second consecutive Premier League loss.
Northampton Saints rallied from a 14‑point deficit to defeat in‑form Gloucester 28‑14, scoring four unanswered tries in the second half. The win moves Saints up to third place in the Premiership table, while Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell left the field with a hamstring injury.
Tottenham Hotspur recorded a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace, marking their third consecutive Premier League win. Manager Roberto De Zerbi said the atmosphere at the club has changed dramatically, describing the mood as ‘totally different’.
Bath broke a three‑game winless streak by beating Sale 36‑28 in a Premiership Rugby clash. Joe Cokanasiga was the star, scoring two tries, while other backs added to the tally and a bonus point secured Bath’s fourth‑place standing before the international break.
Harlequins secured back‑to‑back Premiership victories by edging out Exeter Chiefs 31‑28 at Sandy Park. The match featured nine tries, with Murley, David, Schmid (2), and Kenningham scoring for the visitors, while Exeter’s Wilson, Abuladze, Butt and Woodburn crossed the line. A late defensive stand saw the Quins hold on for the win.
Harriet Dart fought back from the brink of defeat, saving three match points to beat rising Chinese star Xinran Sun and book a place in the Guangzhou Open final. The emotional British player, now ranked No.101, praised the crowd and highlighted the significance of the achievement for her career ahead of the upcoming final.
Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince announced that the club has begun legal proceedings against Peterborough United for allegedly tapping up former manager Robbie Savage. Vince claims Peterborough approached Savage directly despite his initial refusal, prompting the legal claim, while Peterborough denies any wrongdoing.
England’s women’s rugby league side were knocked out of the World Cup after a 6-24 defeat by Samoa, ending their hopes of a fifth consecutive semi‑final. Coach Stuart Barrow had fielded a youthful squad, but Samoa’s power and pace proved too much, sending England’s campaign to an early close.
Learner Tien, one of the world’s top men’s tennis players, revealed that he used to find tennis matches too slow and would often zone out, preferring highlights and watching players like Gael Monfils. He also highlighted his breakthrough 2026 season, noting his recent titles and his upcoming appearance at the Paris Masters as his final tournament of the year.
American Frances Tiafoe suffered a first‑round defeat at the 2026 Vienna Open, losing 7‑6(6), 7‑5 to Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. The loss, following tough draws in Japan and Shanghai, puts his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals in jeopardy as he remains eighth in the race.