Sport in brief: November 15, 2026

Snippets of news from the sporting world with JAMIE J

Men’s Football / 13 November 2026 Pochettino tearful during US press conference before Man Utd move 13 November 2026 Men’s Football / 13 November 2026 Kane crowns historic night at Wembley with winning goal 13 November 2026 Women’s Football / 13 November 2026 Chelsea face crucial test against WSL leaders Man City 13 November 2026 Men’s Cricket / 13 November 2026 Beardman takes six wickets on debut as Australia thrash England in Perth 13 November 2026 MEN’S BOXING: Hackney-born Viddal Riley defended his European cruiserweight title against France’s Seydi Coupe by a unanimous points decision on Saturday night at Wembley Arena. 

Riley, who improved his unbeaten record to 15 fights, is ranked as the IBF’s number two contender for its world title. 

On the undercard Manchester’s Zelfa Barrett stopped Gavin Gwynne in the fifth round to win the WBA Intercontinental lightweight belt.

MEN’S FOOTBALL: Unbeaten Senegal will take a big step towards next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals with a repeat of last Thursday’s win over Sudan in Juba today. 

They lead Group J from Mozambique, who visit Bahir Dar to take on Ethiopia. 

Four-time winners Ghana are in Somalia, Eritrea meet Guinea, the Central African Republic face Benin, Namibia play 2017 champions Cameroon and Zimbabwe are up against Equatorial Guinea. 

RUGBY LEAGUE: Australia claimed a fourth consecutive World Cup double in Brisbane yesterday morning. 

Their men’s team produced a dominant performance to brush aside New Zealand 32-12 after the women had also seen off the Kiwis 34-10. 

Jaime Chapman scored three tries for Australia’s women, her first coming inside two minutes to set a World Cup final record that only lasted until Liam Martin barrelled over inside 90 seconds for the men.

MEN’S FOOTBALL: Linfield still top the Irish Premiership by a point after they won 3-0 at lowly Ballymena and second-placed Coleraine brushed aside bottom-of-the-table Portadown by the same score. 

Limavady eased their relegation fears with a 2-1 victory over Cliftonville, defending champions Larne remain third after a 3-0 win over Dungannon Swifts, Carrick Rangers drew 1-1 with Crusaders and Glentoran beat Bangor 2-1.

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