Football
Carlisle insists "Armageddon scenario is pretty close" for EFL clubs
John Nixon paints a bleak picture as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect finances.
Tuesday's sporting social: Keane viewing, Freddie thankful and 'human' Hamilton
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Eric Dier calls for rule change after controversial handball against NewcastleLeicester agree £30m deal for Wesley FofanaLiverpool's Thiago Alcantara tests positive for coronavirusMan City eyeing Alaba, Tagliafico moves?Man Utd to make official Jadon Sancho bid this week?Football & Gambling Sponsorship - Partnerships that WorkMan Utd 'in talks with free agent Edinson Cavani'Lukasz Fabianski sets sights on West Ham run in EFL CupNon-league team hit out at "utterly baffling" ticket ruling for FA Cup clash
Macclesfield expelled from National League after being wound upSteve Bruce shrugs off criticism following Newcastle draw at TottenhamSean Dyche insists that Burnley will not panic buyPremier League pays for coronavirus tests for lower league clubs before cup tiesAC Milan want Man Utd's Diogo Dalot?Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Football has changed - it's a different game'Atletico chief opens door to Messi, Suarez reunionTeam News: Manchester United set to make wholesale changes for Brighton tieStephen Kenny challenges his players to do something "extraordinary" in Slovakia
Rugby Union
Ireland legend Rob Kearney joins Western Force on one-year deal
The 34-year-old recently ended a distinguished 15-year career with Leinster.
Promoted Newcastle to kick off 2020-21 Premiership campaign at Bath
The new term in English rugby's top flight will begin on November 20, just 27 days after the 2019-20 champions are decided.
Result: Chris Robshaw's home farewell ends in Harlequins defeat against WaspsJoe Simmonds warns that Exeter will not let up in pursuit of doubleRichard Wigglesworth urges Saracens to take Championship seriouslyHarlequins out to give Chris Robshaw a winning send-off at The StoopRob Baxter delighted with "incredible" Exeter Chiefs achievementResult: Exeter Chiefs reach historic European final with victory over Toulouse
Saracens boss Mark McCall admits that it is "the end of an era"Result: Racing 92 claim dramatic semi-final win over Saracens in Heineken Champions CupJack Nowell sets sights on domestic and European double with ExeterA look at how Gallagher Premiership clubs could fare amid coronavirus crisisSports minister: 'Clubs must find ways to support themselves'Leicester chairman Peter Tom expects Premiership club to fold due to lack of fans
Tennis
Result: Heather Watson beaten to complete clean sweep of Brits eliminated in French Open
Heather Watson was the sixth Briton to lose in the first round.
Result: Jennifer Brady stunned by 17-year-old Clara Tauson at French Open
Tauson won the Australian Open junior title last year.
French Open day two: Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal progress as more Brits fallFrench Open: British woes continue as Liam Broady and Cameron Norrie crash outRafael Nadal begins quest for 13th French Open title with straight-sets winSerena Williams admits lack of confidence during French Open winResult: Liam Broady's Grand Slam debut ends in first round at hands of Jiri Vesely
Result: US Open champion Dominic Thiem eases through in French OpenHandball fury, Man City hammered, Hamilton penalised: The sporting weekend in picturesResult: Alexander Zverev bounces back from US Open loss by easing through in French OpenFrench Open day one: Murray, Konta, Evans fall on miserable day for BritsJohanna Konta admits she was not good enough in French Open defeat to Coco Gauff
Cricket
Tom Smith opens up "loving" Gloucestershire environment
There has been T20 quarter-final disappointment in three of the most recent four seasons.
Scott Borthwick returns to Durham after successful Surrey stint
The opener was part of Surrey's County Championship-winning side in 2018.
Essex to provide diversity education after Muslim player sprayed with alcoholAmy Jones relishing new role after England Women win againResult: England Women close in on series whitewash with victory over West IndiesBob Willis Trophy: Five things we learned as Essex win inaugural editionSomerset skipper Tom Abell hails County Championship as best in the world
Tom Westley expresses Essex pride after winning latest titleResult: Essex continue county cricket domination with Bob Willis Trophy triumphSir Alastair Cook leads Essex 237-run chase for victory over SomersetEngland's Nat Sciver hoping to inspire young femalesEssex retain advantage despite Tom Lammonby ton for Somerset
Off The Pitch
Rebekah Vardy confirmed for Dancing On Ice
Rebekah Vardy - wife of Leicester City's Jamie Vardy - joins the lineup for next year's Dancing On Ice.
Olympians Colin Jackson, Graham Bell join Dancing On Ice
Colin Jackson and Graham Bell join the lineup for next year's edition of Dancing On Ice.
What can the Government do to save sport amid coronavirus second wave?Sports Minister tells elite sport to look at ways to "support itself"Jose Mourinho honours dying wish of Macedonian journalist's fatherRyan Reynolds in line to join ranks of celebrity sporting ownersLewis Hamilton's maiden shot at matching Michael Schumacher's record to be filmed by NetflixSpurs to donate match shirts from Leyton Orient tie to Justin Edinburgh FoundationAlex Scott to take over on A Question of Sport?
Gary Lineker takes pay cut, signs new five-year deal with BBCFormer Bath winger Levi Davis comes out as bisexualSolskjaer 'to hold talks with Greenwood over off-field troubles'Sue Barker to leave A Question of Sport after 23 yearsTwo-time major winner John Daly reveals bladder cancer diagnosisCristiano Ronaldo 'to become new face of Compare The Market'Channel 5, MTV to show NFL coverage in UK
Formula 1
Tuesday's sporting social: Keane viewing, Freddie thankful and 'human' Hamilton
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Michael Schumacher's son Mick Schumacher to make F1 debut at Nurburgring
Mick Schumacher, 21, will take part in opening practice for the Alfa Romeo team a week on Friday.
Golf
On This Day in 2002: Paul McGinley's putt regains Ryder Cup for Europe
Paul McGinley, on his debut, earned victory for Europe on September 29, 2002.
John Catlin shoots 64 to win second European Tour title in two weeks
The American finished two shots ahead of England's Aaron Rai in Ballymena.
US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau: "I am changing the way people think about the game"Five things you might not know about US Open champion Bryson DeChambeauOn This Day in 2008: Paul Azinger gets better of Nick Faldo as USA retain Ryder CupResult: Georgia Hall beats Ashleigh Buhai in playoff to claim first LPGA Tour victoryBryson DeChambeau: US Open success down to "blood, sweat and tears"
Rugby League
Challenge Cup final to be played behind closed doors at Wembley
Saturday's semi-finals at St Helens' Totally Wicked Stadium will also be behind closed doors.
Result: Warrington overcome jetlagged Catalans Dragons to maintain 100% record
The French team had a tortuous journey to England.
Sports minister: 'Clubs must find ways to support themselves'Chris Chester: 'Wakefield will consider going into lockdown after more positive tests'Warrington Wolves chief confident rugby league can see out coronavirus crisisRyan Reynolds in line to join ranks of celebrity sporting ownersSport facing up to six more months without spectators
Boris Johnson confirms planned return of fans to English sporting venues on holdWembley to host Challenge Cup final on October 17Plans to let fans back into English sporting venues put on holdWales coach John Kear welcomes Gavin Henson code switchLuke Robinson replaces Simon Woolford at Huddersfield Giants
Boxing
Josh Taylor sets sights on Jose Ramirez fight after defence of IBF, WBA belts
Josh Taylor knocked out Thailand's Apinun Khongsong in the first round.
On this Day in 2003: Ricky Hatton beats Aldo Rios for 10th title defence
Aldo Rios was defeated in Manchester.
Result: Josh Taylor produces first-round knockout against Apinun Khongsong to defend beltsTyson Fury: 'Boris Johnson must help fight racism against travellers'Josh Taylor feeling confident ahead of Apinun Khongsong showdownOn this day in 1927: Gene Tunney, Jack Dempsey meet in Chicago rematchAnthony Joshua, Kubrat Pulev battle could take place behind closed doors
Date set for Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin IIFormer world champion Alan Minter passes away aged 69Tuesday's sporting social: Former clubs pay tribute to Gary SpeedVasyl Lomachenko to face Teofimo Lopez in lightweight unification fight on October 17Anthony Joshua: Tyson Fury "should be looking to retire soon"
Snooker
Result: Mark Selby beats Martin Gould for first European Masters title
The Leicester cueman edged his opponent in a tight contest.
Ken Doherty knocks Neil Robertson out of Championship League in Milton Keynes
Irishman Doherty beat the seeded Robertson en route to progressing to stage two in Milton Keynes.
Result: Martin Gould beats Judd Trump to secure spot in European Masters finalMark Davis pulls out of European Masters following cue theftRonnie O'Sullivan suffers shock loss to teenager Aaron Hill at European MastersBoris Johnson confirms planned return of fans to English sporting venues on holdFour players withdraw from European Masters due to coronavirus
Plans to let fans back into English sporting venues put on holdBarry Hawkins, Robert Milkins progress to stage two in Milton KeynesRyan Day hits second career maximum to begin Championship League in styleA look at Stephen Hendry's career ahead of return to actionSeven-time world champion Stephen Hendry comes out of retirement
