International match reports, teams and sporting developments.
The Maynard hotel near Grindleford holds reminders of a different era of international cricket touring. Formerly the Maynard Arms, it hosted visiting teams during the middle of the twentieth century when they played Derbyshire and Yorkshire.
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England winger Manny Feyi-Waboso is expected to remain available for next month’s internationals after injuring his hamstring while playing for Exeter against Newcastle. Initial scans did not indicate major damage, according to Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter.
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Australia beat Bangladesh by eight wickets at Allan Border Field to complete a three-match one-day international sweep. Megan Schutt’s bowling restricted the visitors to 172, leaving the home side a manageable target.
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Richarlison scored for Tottenham’s under-21 side in a 2–2 EFL Trophy draw at Cheltenham. The Brazilian forward also converted his penalty in the shootout, although Spurs lost that contest 7–6.
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Tampa Bay beat Cleveland 3–1 to tie the American League Championship Series at one game apiece. Freddy Peralta worked six innings, allowing four hits and striking out six, before the Rays bullpen protected the lead.
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The United States women recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2–2 with Spain in Pennsylvania. Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson scored after returning from lengthy absences, preventing a second successive home defeat against the reigning world champions.
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England’s 8–1 aggregate victory over Greece showed an improved attacking performance, but also raised questions about Europe’s women’s World Cup playoff structure. The Guardian’s analysis places the result alongside several other heavily one-sided ties.
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Club Brugge won 4–3 away to Inter in the Champions League, with Nicolò Tresoldi scoring three times. His goals included a penalty and finishes that took advantage of mistakes in the home defence.
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Australia’s women defeated Haiti 7–1 in a friendly in France, with Leticia McKenna scoring twice on her first start. The young midfielder struck after eighty seconds and added another goal just before half-time.
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Atlético Madrid defeated Manchester United 2–0 in the Champions League after Pablo Barrios scored inside the opening minute. The early breakthrough immediately put pressure on a visiting side searching for a response to a difficult start to the season.
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Arsenal beat Lille 3–0 in the Champions League after a patient contest at the Emirates. Jurriën Timber broke the deadlock in the 64th minute, with Eberechi Eze and substitute Bukayo Saka adding further goals in a rapid late sequence.
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The WNBA has changed its finals schedule so the Atlanta Dream can host the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena. Game 3 moves to 21 October, while Game 4 on 24 October will start at 1pm Eastern, earlier than originally planned.
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