Sports News from Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games have unveiled 'Stars Align' as their official slogan, framing the motto as a meeting of lifelong athletic preparation and the spotlight of the entertainment capital.

Josh Inglis scored an unbeaten 85 as Australia reached 330 for four at the close of the second day of the decisive third test against hosts South Africa at Newlands on Wednesday.

Shabab Al Ahli has maintained their perfect record in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 with a 2-0 victory over Iran's Esteghlal FC at the Rashid Stadium on Tuesday.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka has played the final match of his career in front of home fans on Tuesday, bidding farewell to the sport following a 7-5 7-6(2) defeat by Czech Jiri Lehecka at the Swiss Indoors in Basel.

Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town beat 10-man Arsenal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup last 16 on Tuesday, pulling off a major upset at Highbury Stadium.

Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez came at a modest cost on Tuesday after the Spanish FA fined the club €602 ($672) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact with the striker.