Japan gripped by two things: a general election and Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder
Speculation about the country’s political future is competing for space with the fortunes of the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar in the World Series
Ben Stokes ‘hurting’ after Test series defeat in Pakistan, says Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum said Ben Stokes was hurting after England’s disappointing tour of Pakistan but that he benefited from being ‘a tough bugger’
Rumble in the Jungle 50 years on: how Ali danced rings around apartheid
King of the world was revered across South Africa’s racial divide when we heard the words ‘Foreman is down!’
Tiny Mousehole AFC rises up football leagues – but potholes are a problem
Cornwall club attracts players from across UK and may be promoted but needs to fix road to campsite that funds it
High-stakes season switch goes from Premiership grit to Twickenham glitz
International stage gears up to keep sport financially afloat but future plans will come at the cost of players and fans
Marcel Desailly: ‘I don’t know if I was a star, but I’m now a legend’
The World Cup winner shows Jonathan Liew that he has a firm grip on the game’s pulse and praises those players taking on the right in his native France
Victor Radley: ‘I love coming to England. Every year gets better’
Victor Radley tells Aaron Bower about his World Cup heartache, the challenge of Samoa and loving life in South Yorkshire
New Zealand 10-22 Australia: men’s rugby league Test – as it happened
Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis
Jack Catterall beats Regis Prograis on points to move closer to title showdown
Judges scored the super-lightweight fight in Manchester 116-109, 116-109, 117-110 in Jack Catterall’s favour as Regis Prograis’ career nears the end
David Raya claims Arsenal will not curb their enthusiasm for celebration police
David Raya said Arsenal will unapologetically celebrate on Sunday should they beat Liverpool despite criticism from Sky Sports pundits last season
Liverpool manager Arne Slot defends Arsenal over ‘dark arts’ accusations
Arne Slot says he has no concerns about Arsenal employing ‘dark arts’ when Liverpool visit the Emirates Stadium on Sunday
Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona: La Liga – as it happened
Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid on their own turf with a relentless second-half display. Scott Murray was watching
Robert Lewandowski’s double sparks Barcelona’s clásico rout of Real Madrid
Veteran striker and Lamine Yamal were among scorers as Barcelona thrashed rivals 4-0 to move six points clear at top of La Liga
England sweat on Ollie Chessum’s fitness after training camp injury
Ollie Chessum’s availability for next month’s autumn internationals is unclear, with the England lock waiting on scan results for a knee injury
Everton 1-1 Fulham: Premier League – as it happened
The points were shared as a late, late headed equaliser from Everton substitute Beto cancelled out Alex Iwobi’s opener against his former club