What happened today: 2026-10-06

Gauff receives racist abuse online after China Open incident

Coco Gauff has said she has been racially abused on social media following an incident in her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.

Mamardashvili's late penalty save denies Northern Ireland win vs Georgia

Isaac Price missed a late penalty as Northern Ireland were held to a goalless draw by Georgia which nevertheless keeps them top of their Nations League group.

Inside JJ Gabriel's Man Utd future and why he was in first-team squad photo

As he prepares to celebrate his 16th birthday, the rift between Manchester United and JJ Gabriel shows no sign of being healed.

Follow live: Guardians shrink White Sox's lead on RBI triple

Is Bijan Robinson the NFL's best running back? He is when he's in primetime

"When it's time to [play], no matter what time it is, it's time to go."

20 years later: How Steve Gleason's punt block unified New Orleans, stoked flames of Falcons-Saints rivalry

Ahead of Monday's Falcons-Saints game, players and coaches reflect on the storm, the game and a play from 20 years ago.

Mariota has MCL sprain, Daniels set to practice this week, Quinn says

In his team's loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL of his right knee, and the timetable for his return remains uncertain coach Dan Quinn said on Monday.

Padres dismiss notion Miller is tipping pitches: 'On top of it'

Although the San Diego Padres have plenty of concerns in the face of playoff elimination, they don't believe Mason Miller tipping his pitches is one of them.

KAT: 'Don't look good' for Knicks deal before regular season

Karl-Anthony Towns says the chances "don't look good" for him getting a new extension with the Knicks before the start of the regular season.

Sources: Eagles RB Bigsby headed to IR with Barkley also hurting

Eagles running back Tank Bigsby sustained a core muscle injury Sunday that requires surgery, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

🏈 CFB Power Rankings: Miami moves up, Missouri, Pitt make list

After another week of big wins and surprising upsets, we break down the top 25 through Week 5.

NFL suspends 2 officials for conduct toward players

The NFL has suspended line judge Jeff Seeman for two games for appearing to swear at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride. Referee Adrian Hill has been suspended one game for a separate incident in the Vikings' win over the Dolphins.

McVay: Rams coaches will 'learn' from incident with Eagles fans

Rams coach Sean McVay says his assistant coaches will learn from their viral interaction with Eagles fans during Sunday's win over Philadelphia.

Sources: Seahawks plan to sign RB Mixon with rookie Price on IR

The Seahawks plan to sign veteran running back Joe Mixon to their practice squad as long as he passes his physical, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Chiefs WR Thornton (ankle) expected back in 12-16 weeks

Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected back from a dislocated left ankle injury within 12 to 16 weeks, sources told NFL Network.

Ravens 'don't know the chances yet' whether Lamar will play on SNF

The Ravens are uncertain whether quarterback Lamar Jackson will play Sunday night against the Falcons.

Why Verstappen's 'special' Malaysia win was so significant

Max Verstappen says his victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia was a really special and emotional moment after Red Bull claimed their first win of 2026.

Littler beaten in semi-finals of World Youth Championship

Luke Littler lost to Cam Crabtree in the semi-finals of the World Youth Championship.

Moore inducted into Hall of Fame

Ryan Moore paid tribute to the "brilliant people" who have helped build his magnificent career in the saddle after it was announced he has been inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame.

Explained: What other PL clubs expect to happen after Man City rule breaches

Kaveh Solhekol explains how the other Premier League clubs are reacting to Manchester City's rule breaches ahead of the appeal process

Brundle on Bahrain GP software 'chaos' and how Sepang surface tricked teams

The Bahrain GP in Malaysia was one of the crazier races I've seen in F1. Eventually, this collaboration of lateral thinking which ensured a Grand Prix took place on a great track we have missed in F1 for nine years, was a huge success.

Macklin: Does Whittaker have the toughness to win a world title?

Ben Whittaker's recent scare against Conor Wallace has raised questions about whether he has the attributes needed to win a world title, says Sky Sports expert Matthew Macklin.

Slegers can no longer hide behind 'fine margins' in defence of Arsenal

Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the second round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.