The Daily: Sunday 25 October 2026

Everything that matters in sport today, Sunday 25 October 2026: the stories, what is live on TV, and your question of the day.

The stories

1. Celtic’s Martin O’Neill on Hibernian’s Big Test in Pre-Match Presser
   Martin O’Neill gave a fitness update on Celtic’s defenders before the league leaders travel to Hibernian for a 12pm kick-off on Sunday 25 October.
2. Leinster 24–18 Munster: second-half comeback seals bonus-point win after visitors build 13-point lead
   Leinster recovered from 13–0 down to beat Munster 24–18 at the Aviva Stadium, scoring four tries to secure a bonus-point victory in the United Rugby Championship. Tommy O’Brien began the recovery before…
3. Burnley sack Nicky Hayen after Lincoln defeat leaves Clarets in Championship relegation zone
   Burnley have sacked head coach Nicky Hayen after a 4–1 defeat at Lincoln City left them 22nd in the Championship. The Belgian leaves after 14 matches in all competitions, with Burnley having…
4. Luke Littler averages 114.47 to beat Nathan Aspinall as defending European champion Gian van Veen exits
   Luke Littler beat Nathan Aspinall 10–5 with the second-highest average in European Championship history to reach the quarter-finals in Dortmund. The world number one averaged 114.47 and will face Krzysztof Ratajski on…
5. Cole Palmer suspension: Chelsea midfielder to miss Liverpool cup tie after Tottenham red card
   Cole Palmer will miss Chelsea’s Carabao Cup trip to Liverpool after his red card against Tottenham, but the suspension will not rule him out of their next Premier League match. The Premier…
6. Brighton Women 3-0 West Ham: Symonds stunner sets up Amex win as Kirby and Seike seal the points
   Maisie Symonds scored a spectacular opener as Brighton beat West Ham 3-0 at the Amex Stadium, with Fran Kirby and Kiko Seike adding second-half goals. Symonds struck in the 29th minute before…
7. James Maddison injury update: Tottenham await assessment after midfielder goes off in Chelsea victory
   Tottenham are awaiting the extent of James Maddison’s injury after the midfielder was forced off during their 2-0 victory at Chelsea. Conor Gallagher replaced Maddison early in the second half at Stamford…

Live on TV today

Football

• 11am Hibernian v Celtic (Sky Sports Football)
• 11.45am Crystal Palace v Chelsea (Sky Sports Mix)
• 12.30pm Man United v Bournemouth (Sky Sports Main Event)
• 12.30pm Liverpool v Brighton (Sky Sports Premier League)
• 12.30pm Crystal Palace v Newcastle (Sky Sports+)
• 12.55pm Athletic Club v Getafe (Premier Sports 2)
• 1.30pm Motherwell v Hearts (Premier Sports 1)
• 1.55pm Liverpool v London City (Sky Sports Mix)

Full football TV guide

Rugby

• 2.30am New Zealand v France (Premier Sports 2)
• 4.30am New Zealand v Cook Islands (Premier Sports 2)
• 8am Australia v Fiji (Premier Sports 2)
• 2.15pm Harlequins v Saracens (TNT Sports 1)

Full rugby TV guide

Question of the Day

Man Utd v Bournemouth: who wins?

Question of the Day

Borussia Dortmund v Real Betis: who wins?

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