Sports News. Saturday, 23 October 2021 (UTC)

Football. Transfer rumours: Coady, Pogba, Overmars, Tielemans, Pepi, Dybala, Kroos, Kounde

Conor Coady linked with Newcastle move, Rodgers denies Tielemans has rejected new deal, Dybala set to remain at Juventus, plus more.

Football. Bologna 2-4 AC Milan: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores at both ends as Milan go top

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores at both ends as AC Milan beat nine-man Bologna in a thriller to go top of Serie A.

Football. Newcastle takeover: Police investigate Crystal Palace fans' banner criticising Saudi Arabian deal

Police are investigating a banner by Crystal Palace fans at their match on Saturday criticising the Saudi Arabian-led takeover of Newcastle.

Football. Brighton & Hove Albion 1-4 Manchester City: Versatile Phil Foden can get better, says Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes versatile Phil Foden can still get better after he scores twice in Manchester City's 4-1 win against Brighton that moves them up to second in the Premier League.

Football. Claudio Ranieri's Watford beat Everton with Joshua King hat-trick

Claudio Ranieri's Watford spell is off to an entertaining start, with a heavy defeat by Liverpool followed by a stunning win at Everton.

Football. Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: Brighton response in second half was amazing - Graham Potter

Brighton manager Graham Potter says a soft early goal gave the visitors momentum, but his side's performance "is something to be pleased with going forward" after their 4-1 defeat by Manchester City.

Football. England 4-0 Northern Ireland: Beth Mead 'started shining' during Wembley hat-trick, says Sarina Wiegman

England manager Sarina Wiegman says Beth Mead was "shining" as she scored a hat-trick off the bench at Wembley Stadium.

Football. Brighton 1-4 Manchester City: If City don't have the ball, we suffer - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Brighton's adaptability resulted in his side "finding it very difficult to control the 90 minutes" during their 4-1 victory.

Football. England 4-0 Northern Ireland: Beth Mead hat-trick for Lionesses

England win 4-0 against Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifier as they return to Wembley for the first time in two years.

Football. Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle: Callum Wilson overhead kick rescues point for Graeme Jones' Magpies

Interim Newcastle boss Graeme Jones hails Callum Wilson as a "unique striker" after the 29-year-old's magnificent overhead kick earns the Magpies a point at Crystal Palace.

Football. Southampton 2-2 Burnley: Maxwel Cornet scores twice in entertaining draw

Maxwel Cornet scores twice as Burnley claim a point in an entertaining draw with Southampton at St Mary's.

Football. Southampton 2-2 Burnley: Ralph Hassenhuttl 'not unhappy' with 'deserved' draw

Ralph Hassenhuttl says the result was fair as his Southampton side drew 2-2 with Burnley in the Premier League.

Football. Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle: Magpies stopped the rot with Palace draw - Graeme Jones

Newcastle interim manager Graeme Jones is pleased that his side "managed to stop the rot" at Crystal Palace but felt his side's attacking prowess "needs to be better" in the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.

Football. Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle: Palace created chances but didn't take them - Patrick Vieira

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira admits his side needs to be 'more clinical' in front of goal as they 'created the chances to win but failed to take them' in their 1-1 draw to Newcastle.

Football. 'This is why Chelsea will win the Premier League title - but is it time for a change at Norwich?'

Chelsea's 7-0 win over Norwich proves why they will win the title, says Chris Sutton - but were they given a helping hand by a woeful Canaries side?

Football. Everton 2-5 Watford: Toffees' collapse 'difficult to explain' - Rafael Benitez

Everton boss Rafael Benitez says it is "difficult to explain" how the Toffees manged to give away four late goals in their 5-2 defeat to Watford at Goodison Park.

Football. Everton 2-5 Watford: Claudio Ranieri praises 'amazing' Joshua King

Claudio Ranieri praises "amazing" Joshua King after the striker scores a hat-trick in Watford's 5-2 victory over Everton.

Football. Chelsea 7-0 Norwich: Thomas Tuchel praises 'very good' Mason Mount after hat-trick

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Mason Mount was "very good" as he scored a hat-trick in Chelsea's 7-0 win over Norwich City at Stamford Bridge.

Football. Celtic 2-0 St Johnstone: Giakoumakis nets on first start

Giorgios Giakoumakis marks his first start with his maiden goal as Celtic beat St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership to extend their winning run.

Football. Barcelona v Real Madrid: Ronald Koeman could not 'be under more pressure'

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says he does not "think it's possible to be under more pressure" before his side host rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.

Football. La Liga: Granada's Angel Montoro scores brilliant last-minute equaliser from long range

Granada's Angel Montoro scores a brilliant last-minute equaliser from long range to secure a 1-1 draw with high-flying Osasuna.

Tennis. Ashleigh Barty: World number one misses WTA Finals and ends 2021 season early

World number one Ashleigh Barty ends her season and will not defend her WTA Finals title next month because of the quarantine rules she would face on her return to Australia.

Football. Football Focus: West Ham's Declan Rice answers kids' questions

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice answers questions put to him by children from the Bobby Moore Academy on goal tallies, pranks and if he has better dance moves than Mason Mount.

Football. Football Focus: Leah Williamson laughed when told she would be England captain

Arsenal defender Leah Williamson tells Football Focus that she laughed when she was told she would be England captain, and reflects on her career with the Lionesses.