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Oct 7, 2026 - Sports

Just four games into her playing career at the Dallas Wings in 2025, China’s Li Yueru was already loving playing alongside No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers, so much so that the 6’7 forward briefly reflected on her time with the rookie. “So cute! said Yueru about Bueckers, even adding that they are “besties now.” […] The post Paige Bueckers Shares Heartfelt Reaction to Dallas Wings Teammate’s Parting Message Amid Uncertain Future appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Oct 7, 2026 - Sports

The United States winning four of four benefits many that were involved, and may hurt those who were left behindCavan Sullivan Continue reading...

Oct 7, 2026 - Sports

Demand for Springboks and All Blacks outstrips hostsEngland lost 42-21 to Ireland in last Twickenham gameEngland have been outstripped by South Africa and New Zealand in demand for tickets for the Nations Championship finals weekend at their own stadium in an embarrassing snub for Steve Borthwick’s side.Six rankings matches will all take place at Twickenham next month – two on Friday, two on Saturday and two on Sunday – in a culmination of the competition’s first edition. The grand finale on Sunday pits the top nation in the Northern Hemisphere pool against their southern counterparts. Second plays second, third plays third and so on. Continue reading...

Oct 7, 2026 - Sports

There has been no new manager bounce, Ben Gannon-Doak is playing in an odd position and the wider plan looks flawedScotland are staring at a third-place finish in Group B1 of the Nations League, which will have repercussions for their seeding in Euro 2028 qualifying. More striking, though, was the general standard of performance over Sébastien Pocognoli’s first four games as manager. Continue reading...

Oct 7, 2026 - Sports

The 1990s felt like a golden age, but there are 21 British players in Serie A this season – more than ever beforeBy The Football MineWhat do Jimmy Greaves, Ray Wilkins, David Beckham, Paul Gascoigne and Kyle Walker have in common? They all made more than 50 appearances for England as well as playing for Italian clubs. While they are household names, the first Englishman to represent an Italian club is less familiar.Former soldier Charles Adcock moved to Padova just after the second world war having been spotted playing for the British army. By a strange quirk of fate Adcock never played league football in his own country. After spending a handful of years in Italy, he returned to England in 1953 where he played for non-league Peterborough United. Continue reading...