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Arteta responds to Arsenal's proposed 60 job cuts
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal explained the proposed cuts as part of efforts to improve the club. Consultation remains underway over changes affecting off-field roles.
Staff Oct 17, 2026
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Chirewa winner lifts Wolves past Burnley in Turf Moor comeback
Tawanda Chirewa scored the decisive goal as Wolves beat Burnley 2-1 after falling behind. Jamie Vardy’s first Burnley goal was cancelled out by Fer Lopez before the substitute struck.
Staff • October 17, 2026
Match Report
Chirewa seals Wolves comeback as Burnley reach 21 home league games without a win
Tawanda Chirewa scored the winner in a 2-1 victory at Turf Moor after Jamie Vardy had put Burnley ahead. Wolves moved into sixth place in the Championship.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Football
Cooper double lifts Coleraine past Larne after two-goal comeback
Joel Cooper scored twice as Coleraine recovered from two goals down to beat Larne 3-2 and end the champions' unbeaten league start.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Match Report
Chirewa winner lifts Wolves to sixth as Burnley's home drought reaches 21 games
Tawanda Chirewa scored moments after coming on to give Wolves a 2-1 comeback victory at Burnley. The hosts have now gone 21 home league matches without a win.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Football
Joel Cooper double seals Coleraine comeback win at Larne
Coleraine recovered from two goals down to beat champions Larne 3-2 at Inver Park. Joel Cooper scored twice as the Irish Premiership leaders handed their hosts a first league defeat of the season.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Football
Cooper double completes Coleraine comeback to end Larne unbeaten league start
Joel Cooper scored twice as Coleraine recovered from two goals down to beat Larne 3-2 at Inver Park. The leaders moved six points clear of Linfield, who have two games in hand.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Championship
Chirewa winner lifts Wolves past Burnley at Turf Moor
Tawanda Chirewa scored the winner as Wolves recovered from Jamie Vardy’s opener to beat Burnley 2-1. Fer López had brought the visitors level before half-time.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Match Report
Gloucester hold Bordeaux to 36-36 draw in Champions Cup opener
Gloucester and Bordeaux Bègles shared ten tries at Kingsholm as the defending European champions opened their campaign with a draw. Will Trenholm and Louis Bielle-Biarrey each scored twice.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Rugby
Jaminet double leads Toulon past Edinburgh in Challenge Cup opener
Melvyn Jaminet scored twice as Toulon handed Edinburgh their first defeat of the season in the European Challenge Cup.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Rugby
Dragons overturn half-time deficit to beat Perpignan 29-14
Dragons recovered from a narrow half-time deficit to beat Perpignan in their Challenge Cup opener. Four tries secured victory at Rodney Parade but were not enough for a bonus point.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Bielle-Biarrey double helps Bordeaux rescue 36-36 draw at Gloucester
Gloucester and defending champions Bordeaux Begles scored five tries apiece in a 36-36 Champions Cup draw. Louis Bielle-Biarrey's second try and Maxime Lucu's conversion cancelled out the hosts' late advantage.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Lewis Koumas breaks Liverpool Champions League mark in LASK victory
Lewis Koumas became Liverpool’s youngest player to score and assist in a Champions League match during the 6-3 win at LASK. The Wales forward achieved the feat after having two efforts ruled out for offside.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Arteta explains Arsenal position on planned 60 job cuts
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal presented planned redundancies as part of efforts to improve the club. Coaching, performance and community roles are among those protected from the cuts.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Dubois and Wardley record career-high weights at London weigh-in
Daniel Dubois weighed 18st 2lb and Fabio Wardley 17st 10lb as both recorded career highs in London. Promoter Frank Warren also confirmed their rematch contract contains no clause for a third fight.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Arteta says Arsenal explained proposed 60 job cuts as part of club improvement plans
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal presented proposed workforce cuts as part of efforts to improve the club. BBC Sport reports that 60 off-field jobs are affected, with consultation still under way.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Golf
Jon Rahm waives reported $100m claim in LIV Golf exit agreement
Jon Rahm has agreed to give up his financial claim against LIV Golf to secure his departure. The settlement follows the league’s bankruptcy filing after Saudi funding was withdrawn.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Football
Arteta explains Arsenal’s rationale for cutting 60 off-field jobs
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal explained the planned redundancies as part of efforts to improve the club. Coaching and performance roles will be unaffected by cuts covering up to seven per cent of permanent staff.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Football
Arteta responds as Arsenal plan to cut 60 off-field jobs
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal explained their planned job cuts as part of efforts to improve the club. The reductions will affect off-field departments, with coaching, performance and community roles protected.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Arteta says Arsenal linked 60 job cuts to plans for future success
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal explained the planned loss of 60 jobs as part of efforts to improve the club. Coaching and performance staff will be unaffected, BBC Sport reports.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Arteta addresses Arsenal restructuring as 60 jobs face redundancy
Arsenal have told staff 60 roles are at risk in a restructuring proposal. Consultation and possible moves into alternative roles remain part of the process.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Real Madrid demand Tebas resign after Goebbels comparison
Real Madrid have demanded Javier Tebas leave his La Liga and Spanish federation roles after his comparison of the club's communications with Nazi propaganda methods. The club rejected his clarification that he was referring to techniques rather than ideology.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
News
Former Kent and England bowler Alan Brown dies aged 90
Alan Brown took 707 first-class wickets for Kent and played two Tests for England. His final county season brought the 1970 Championship title.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
News
Lions to honour Hyron Andrews against La Rochelle after lock dies aged 31
Hyron Andrews has died aged 31 at the Lions’ team hotel before their Champions Cup opener. The club will play La Rochelle in his honour, with silences planned across the opening round.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Lions to honour Hyron Andrews as La Rochelle match goes ahead after his death
Hyron Andrews has died aged 31 while on tour in France. The Lions will play La Rochelle in his honour, with a tribute planned before kick-off.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Croatian police make arrests over antisemitic chants before Hajduk-Ajax match
Police told BBC Sport arrests had been made over chants before Hajduk Split faced Ajax. The Croatian government and human rights ombudswoman condemned the incident.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
News
India Championship halted by fading light with four players sharing lead
Joost Luiten, Angel Hidalgo, Adrian Meronk and Thomas Detry shared the lead when fading light stopped the second round. Rory McIlroy was four shots behind after completing only four holes of his round.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Carrick keeps Martinez in United squad and rejects claims of dressing-room damage
Michael Carrick says Manchester United have moved on from Lisandro Martinez’s criticism of the club hierarchy. The defender remains in the squad after apologising for the timing of his remarks.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
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Reece James undergoes knee surgery as Chelsea leave return date open
Chelsea captain Reece James has begun rehabilitation after knee surgery. BBC Sport reports a potential three-month absence, but manager Xabi Alonso has not committed to a return date.
Staff Oct 16, 2026
Football
Simon Weaver becomes Harrogate Town co-owner alongside Jonathan Bleazard
Harrogate manager Simon Weaver and businessman Jonathan Bleazard have taken ownership of the club from Irving Weaver. The manager says he will remain accountable for results.
Staff Oct 16, 2026