Daily Recap: Sport — 1 October 2026

Sport today mixes competition, spectacle and events beyond the field. Major tournaments take shape, a playoff series swings on a record performance, and some of the biggest names in sport make news through a landmark sale, a squad shake-up and a court appearance. The 2027 Men’s...

The 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup schedule is now set, with India, Pakistan and Australia drawn together in Group A in one of the tournament’s headline developments. The event runs from October 2 to November 21 and is hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with India’s early fixtures including matches against both Australia and Pakistan.

Arike Ogunbowale keeps Dallas alive in the WNBA playoffs with a record 45-point performance against Golden State in Game 2 of their first-round series. The Wings avoid elimination with the win, leveling the matchup at 1-1, and Ogunbowale’s total stands as a new WNBA playoff scoring record.

A Michael Jordan jersey from the Chicago Bulls’ 1998 NBA Finals sells for $12.3 million at auction, setting a record price for Jordan memorabilia. The shirt comes from the season widely known as “The Last Dance,” giving the sale added historical weight as demand for elite sports collectibles remains strong.

England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to an assault charge linked to an alleged incident at a Soho nightclub. The case brings a legal issue into the spotlight for the high-profile forward, with court proceedings now set to continue after his formal plea.

Portugal hands its No. 7 shirt to Rafael Leão after Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the national team camp ahead of upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. The squad adjustment follows Ronaldo’s departure and is reflected in an updated team list before Portugal’s next fixtures.

Mike Tomlin reveals a sprawling Minecraft city he says he built over 12 years while working through the demands of a coaching career. Presented in a long-form video, the project emerges as a personal hobby he describes as a way to stay grounded away from football.

A medical transport helicopter crashes into the sea off Catalina Island, killing two people and leaving one missing after going down at night near Los Angeles. Five people are reported to have been aboard, and emergency crews launch an early search and response operation in the aftermath.

Conrad “Cronos” Lant, the singer and bassist best known as a co-founder and frontman of the British metal band Venom, dies at 63. His death is announced by the band, closing the career of a musician whose work helped shape an influential strain of heavy metal.