Sport Crossword — 7 November 2026

Across

1. 2. Record-breaking sprinter from Jamaica (4)
2. 3. Area beyond the infield in baseball or cricket. (8)
3. 7. Describes a stadium illuminated for night matches. (8)
4. 9. Athletic improvements made through dedicated training sessions. (7)
5. 10. Start of a football match or game. (7)
6. 12. Competitor in high-speed motorsport events (5)
7. 13. Water sport played on a thin board at the beach. (9)

Down

1. 1. Person who guides an aircraft during takeoff and landing (5)
2. 2. Describing a wide-ranging athletic event's appeal. (5)
3. 4. Part of a baseball diamond where most plays occur. (7)
4. 5. Training methodology combining several athletic disciplines (9)
5. 6. Type of boat often used for racing on water surfaces. (7)
6. 8. To control a game with superior skill or performance. (8)
7. 9. Short-distance races in track and field events. (7)
8. 11. Second version of a sports video game often tested by players (4)