Sport Crossword — 31 October 2026

Across

1. 2. Event in athletics that involves leaping over a bar (4)
2. 6. Measurement of distance in golf and American football. (7)
3. 8. Measure of how long a basketball player stays airborne. (8)
4. 9. Player who delivers the ball in cricket or bowls. (6)
5. 11. Sport often associated with Olympic events and laps. (4)
6. 12. To tally points in a game or match. (5)
7. 13. Equipment used in gymnastics and competitive jumping events. (7)

Down

1. 1. A fitness programme improving stability and posture (9)
2. 3. Team attire often bearing a logo or number. (8)
3. 4. Water sport involving standing on a surfboard while paddling (11)
4. 5. Waterfront facility for mooring boats or yachts. (6)
5. 7. Player involved in a popular team sport with an oval ball (7)
6. 10. Match official who ensures the rules are followed (7)
7. 11. Two wheels and a footboard for swift urban travel. (7)