Eddie Howe, manager of Newcastle United, expressed his admiration for the England women's national football team, the Lionesses, and their influence on the sport in England. He highlighted the success of English football at various levels, including the men's Under-21 team's recent victory. Howe also discussed the potential of his Newcastle players, such as Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, and Joe Willock, to make it into the England squad for the upcoming European Championships. The article also mentions TNT Sports as the broadcaster for the upcoming match between Manchester City and Newcastle.

Novak Djokovic's coach, Goran Ivanisevic, considers Djokovic's 24 major wins as one of the greatest achievements in sports history. Djokovic's latest victory came with a straight sets win over Daniil Medvedev at the US Open, placing him two majors ahead of Rafael Nadal. Despite challenges, Djokovic managed his game and body to secure the win. Ivanisevic highlights Djokovic's relentless drive and attention to detail as key factors in his success.

England's cricket team experienced a mixed 2023 but showed promise in the Ashes and the West Indies white-ball tour. In 2024, the Test team, led by Ben Stokes, will face a challenging five-match series in India, while the T20 side, captained by Jos Buttler, aims to defend their World Cup title in the Caribbean and the United States. The article discusses potential team selections and strategies, highlighting players like Rehan Ahmed, Ben Foakes, and Phil Salt for their recent performances.

Katie Archibald, Harrie Lavreysen, Dannielle Khan, and Will Tidball secured victories in their respective events at the UCI Track Champions League in London. The article provides a detailed account of the races, including the standings and points for men's endurance and women's sprint, as well as descriptions of key moments such as crashes, eliminations, and final sprints. The event is part of the season's competition, with riders vying for points and momentum leading into the 2024 Olympics.

TNT Sports will broadcast several Premier League matches in October, including Tottenham's visit to Luton Town, the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool, and a west London derby with Chelsea hosting Brentford. The article also mentions past and upcoming fixtures, such as Arsenal's win over Nottingham Forest and Manchester City's game against Newcastle. Additionally, it details the availability of TNT Sports across various TV and digital platforms in the UK.

Nigeria and the Republic of Ireland ended in a goalless draw at the Women's World Cup, allowing Nigeria to advance to the last 16 while Ireland earned their first-ever point at the tournament. Despite being eliminated, Ireland dominated possession and had opportunities to score. Nigeria's performance was not as convincing as expected after their previous victory over Australia. Denise O'Sullivan of Ireland was named player of the match. Nigeria will face the Group D winners in the next round, and this marks the first time Nigeria has reached the knockout rounds in consecutive World Cups.

Casper Ruud advanced to the quarter-finals of the Hamburg Open after defeating Cristian Garin. Arthur Fils also moved on with a victory over Dusan Lajovic. Andrey Rublev was unexpectedly defeated by Daniel Altmaier, while Lorenzo Musetti won against Jozef Kovalik. Dan Evans lost at the Atlanta Open to Dominik Koepfer after failing to convert three match points. Christopher Eubanks progressed to the last eight, and at the Croatia Open, Jiri Lehecka beat Dominic Thiem, and Stan Wawrinka won against Federico Coria.

The article discusses Manchester United's need to strengthen their midfield before the transfer window closes, as highlighted by their recent performance against Southampton. The author questions Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to spend 130 million euros on other areas of the squad instead of the midfield. Comparisons are made with the midfield options of other top Premier League clubs, and the article points out the quality found in rivals' squads. The piece also touches on the roles of Michael Carrick, John Murtough, and Darren Fletcher at Manchester United, and the club's transfer strategy, including the underuse of Donny van de Beek and the extension of Juan Mata's contract. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of a strong midfield foundation for success and hints at potential transfer targets like Saul Niguez and Eduardo Camavinga.