Sport Crossword — 24 October 2026

Across

1. 4. Gathering place for sports teams and their fans. (9)
2. 5. To watch a sporting event, often in a stadium. (8)
3. 6. Event where athletes leap for distance from a take-off board. (8)
4. 8. Used to signal plays in American football. (5)
5. 10. Physical contest often seen in martial arts events. (6)
6. 12. Competitor in a navigation-based sport (9)

Down

1. 1. Popular sport known as football in most countries (6)
2. 2. Medieval contest involving knights on horseback (8)
3. 3. Strength event involving squats, bench press and deadlifts (9)
4. 7. Key skill in baseball and cricket for success on the field. (8)
5. 9. Venue where numerous sports events take place (7)
6. 10. A player in the sport of basketball, often tall and skilled. (5)
7. 11. Obstacles and dirt define this adventurous race format. (6)