Tennis
Novak Djokovic beats Ugo Humbert in Basel return
Novak Djokovic defeated Ugo Humbert 4-6 6-3 6-4 in Basel. The victory marked his 20th tour-level win of the year and kept his ATP Finals hopes alive.
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Explainer
Kabaddi rules explained: court size, scoring, raids and all-outs
Kabaddi is played between two teams of 12 players, with seven on court at a time. Ninh explained the rules on YouTube, while Rules of Sport and other sources detail court dimensions, scoring and all-outs.
Report
Alex de Minaur to face Learner Tien in Vienna Open second round
Alex de Minaur and Learner Tien will meet for the first time in the second round of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. Both players won their opening matches to reach this stage.
Report
ISL 2026-27: Vallejo equaliser earns FC Goa 1-1 draw with SC Delhi
Álex Vallejo netted a fifth-minute stoppage-time equaliser as FC Goa held Sporting Club Delhi to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League 2026-27 at Fatorda. Juan Peña had given Delhi the lead early in the second half.
Kabaddi
Uganda women reach kabaddi semi-finals as India face Sri Lanka
Uganda Women secured the final women's semi-final berth at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 after defeating Nigeria Women 65-22. India Women will face Sri Lanka Women in the last four on October 30, while Kenya Women meet Uganda Women.
Formula 1
Nikola Tsolov replaces Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls for Mexico FP1
Nikola Tsolov will make his first official Formula 1 session appearance for Racing Bulls at the Mexico City Grand Prix, taking over Liam Lawson's car for FP1. The move follows an Imola test in August and comes as the team's 2027 line-up remains unconfirmed.
Preview
Bayern Munich host Real Madrid in Women's Champions League matchday 3
Bayern Munich welcome Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League league phase. UEFA reported that the match is part of matchday 3 on Wednesday and Thursday. TheRealChamps reported that Bayern won a pre-season friendly 4-1 last year.
Report
Australia take control in third Test against South Africa
Australia reached 330 for four at stumps on day two of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands, taking a one-run lead after South Africa's first innings total of 329. Josh Inglis made 85 not out and Alex Carey was 51 not out.
Other Sports
Mirabai Chanu shifts to 53kg for World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo
Mirabai Chanu will compete in the women's 53kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China. She moved up from 48kg or 49kg after 53kg became the minimum weight category for women at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
IPL
Sophie Molineux bought by UP Warriorz for Rs 1.1 crore at WPL 2027 auction
Sophie Molineux was bought by UP Warriorz for Rs 1.1 crore at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi. Delhi Capitals signed Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh after a bidding contest with Mumbai Indians.
Olympics
LA28 reveals Stars Align as official Olympic slogan
LA28 announced Stars Align as the official slogan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games on Wednesday, 28 October. The Olympic Games run from 14 to 30 July 2028, followed by the Paralympics from 15 to 27 August.
Formula 1
Sergio Perez extends Cadillac F1 contract until 2029
Sergio Perez has signed a new Cadillac F1 deal running until at least 2029. The 36-year-old will mark his 300th grand prix start at this weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.
Other Sports
Neelam Sirohi wins silver at Wrestling World Championships
Neelam Sirohi won silver medal at Wrestling World Championships in 50kg category. She lost to Japan's Yui Susaki in the final.
Cricket
Mumbai Indians sign Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar and Bharti Rawal for Rs 10 lakh each at WPL 2027 auction
Mumbai Indians signed batter Disha Kasat, wicketkeeper-batter Latika Inamdar and spinner Bharti Rawal for Rs 10 lakh each at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi on Wednesday.
Report
Vaishnavi, Rawal, Shafali star
India won the third ODI by eight wickets, Vaishnavi took 5-39. India swept the series 3-0.
Report
Nishant Sindhu hits ton
Nishant Sindhu scored 105 not out, but Haryana were bowled out for 270. Musheer Khan took 6/85 for Mumbai.
Explainer
How to stream the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium
The 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix takes place at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. ESPN reported that Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 123 points after winning the United States Grand Prix and needs to finish ninth or higher to seal the title.
Report
Knicks claim first win of NBA season
The New York Knicks secured their first win of the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 111-97. The Knicks had started the season with three straight losses.
Champions League
Dirk Kuyt takes interim charge of Fenerbahce ahead of Liverpool clash
Dirk Kuyt has been appointed interim head coach of Fenerbahce following Ismail Kartal's resignation. He will take charge of the Champions League meeting with Liverpool on 4 November.
Other Sports
Cabinet clears Khelo India sports goods scheme worth Rs 1,856.67 crore
The Union Cabinet has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme worth Rs 1,856.67 crore. The scheme runs from 2026 to 2033-34 and aims to boost domestic manufacturing and global competitiveness.