What happened today: 2026-10-02

HMRC asked to explore tax implications of Man City case

The Treasury Committee has written to the chief executive of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to ask about the tax implications of the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City.

England avoid Australia and India in 2027 World Cup group stage

England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information'

The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.

Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks

The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

9 new 2026 games on sale in the Steam Autumn Sale

Valve's annual sales event is back and offering up big deals on games like XCOM 2 , Minecraft Dungeons , Grand Theft Auto V , and Total War: Warhammer

Follow live: Aces, Fever battling in decisive Game 3

Follow live: Browns build lead with 21 unanswered points in second quarter

Follow live: Braves taking control after Ozzie Albies' two-run homer extends Game 3 lead

Shaw earns Man City draw with late Real goal dramatically disallowed

Bunny Shaw and a dramatic last-gasp decision from the referee ensured Manchester City took a point off Real Madrid with a 1-1 draw in the Women's Champions League.

'Major milestone' with women to earn equal prize money at tennis events

All combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award women and men equal prize money from 2027, the Women's Tennis Association said on Thursday, with the Italian Open and other major events joining the rest of the category in offering the same pay-outs.

EFL latest: Posh to confirm Savage as new manager

Humphries dazzles on the doubles to reach Grand Prix quarter-finals

Luke Humphries put in a much-improved display as his doubling prowess and a 10-dart finish secured a 3-0 rout of Jermaine Wattimena and a spot in the World Grand Prix quarter-finals.

Liverpool latest: Wirtz ends goalless run in Klopp's first Germany win

Arsenal latest: Tzolis hobbles off injured in Greece match

Messi renews Ronaldo rivalry with acquisition of second-tier Spanish club

Ireland held by Austria despite Parrott double as protests interrupt game

Troy Parrott scored twice but the Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after Austria came back in the second half of their Nations League encounter at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Details of Man City's appeal strategy revealed

Manchester City will argue in their Premier League appeal that the extra funding for their sponsorship deals between 2009 and 2018 came from the Abu Dhabi government and not the club's owners.

'Can't get any better!' - Stunning 10-dart break from Humphries

Luke Humphries starts the third set in sensational style against Jermaine Wattimena with a superb 10-dart break.

Fernandes sets up two as Portugal beat Denmark after Ronaldo walkout

'Diabolical' start for Anderson! Missed double and TWO bounce-outs!

Gary Anderson sees the humorous side as he misses a double, followed by two bounce-outs, on his first three darts - with his one lone dart to register hitting the single 1, which didn't even count.

World No 979 Stewart claims share of Alfred Dunhill Links lead

World No 979 Michael Stewart outscored a big-name field to share the lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after a first-round 65.

Papers: Man City players could be entitled to rip up contracts

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

'Awful' and 'hellish' - Wade's brutal verdict on unique World Grand Prix format

Veteran James Wade admits playing the World Grand Prix is "awful" and "hellish" despite reaching the quarter-finals on Thursday.