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Weekly archive: 28 Sep – 4 Oct 2026 (Monday to Sunday). Final ranking by peak daily search volume, as of Oct 4, 2026.

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1. luke humphries 10000+ searches · 5 days

   • World Grand Prix Darts final LIVE! Luke Humphries takes on Gerwyn Price in double-start event in Leicester – Sky Sports
   • World Grand Prix: Luke Humphries beats James Wade to secure final showdown with Gerwyn Price – BBC
2. wordle hint 1000+ searches · 5 days

   • Today’s Wordle #1932: Hints, Clues And Answer For Saturday October 3 – Forbes
   • Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Oct. 2, #1931 – CNET
3. lenny rush 10000+ searches · 3 days

   • Lenny Rush helps get Eric Morecambe book on TV – BBC
   • TV tonight: Eric Morecambe’s children’s book comes to life – The Guardian
4. kevin sinfield 1000+ searches · 4 days

   • Rugby-league great inspires Heaton – Manchester United Website
   • Sinfield visits Leeds Rhinos during epic challenge – BBC
5. novak djokovic 2000+ searches · 3 days

   • China Open and Japan Open: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka all advance, as Katie Boulter knocked out – Sky Sports
   • Djokovic provides health update following Beijing win – ATP Tour
6. kill jackie 20000+ searches · 3 days

   • Catherine Zeta-Jones Can’t Save AMC+’s Stylish but Lackluster Thriller ‘Kill Jackie’: TV Review – IMDb
   • Kill Jackie review – Catherine Zeta-Jones’ assassin thriller is like Killing Eve … minus good characters or plot – The Guardian
7. alexander zverev 2000+ searches · 3 days

   • Hot Shot: Djokovic pushes to the brink but Zverev finds a stunning answer in Beijing 2026 QF – ATP Tour
   • What happened the last time Novak Djokovic faced Alexander Zverev as they meet again at the China Open – Yahoo Sports
8. jeremy clarkson 5000+ searches · 3 days

   • Jeremy Clarkson: Terrorists? I’ve seen worse down country lanes – The Times
   • Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond in Top Gear legal dispute – This Is Oxfordshire
9. mlb 500+ searches · 4 days

   • Division Series predictions: Can the Yankees take down the Rays? Will the Dodgers advance? – The New York Times
   • Scaling the Rocks: Bring on the Division Series – Yahoo Sports
10. james wade 5000+ searches · 3 days

    • Humphries races into World Grand Prix last eight – BBC
    • World Grand Prix Darts: Luke Humphries and James Wade storm into quarter-finals as Gary Anderson eliminated – Sky Sports
11. robbie savage 1000+ searches · 3 days

    • Robbie Savage: What can Peterborough fans expect from 'relentless' new boss? – BBC
    • Posh Appoint Robbie Savage As New Manager – Peterborough United
12. carlos alcaraz 2000+ searches · 3 days

    • Alcaraz empuña el martillo mental hacia los cuartos de Tokio: Arnaldi, el último castigado – EL PAÍS
    • Resumen, resultado y ganador del Alcaraz - Arnaldi: segunda ronda del ATP 500 de Tokio hoy en vivo online – Diario AS
13. prince harry, duke of sussex 1000+ searches · 3 days

    • Loved up Harry and Meg pictured enjoying pub lunch of pie & mash and fish and chips on first UK outing since return – The Sun
    • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Hold Hands on Pub Date in First Photos Together Since U.K. Return – People.com
14. games 5000+ searches · 3 days

    • Braves finish off Phils to set up date with Dodgers – MLB.com
    • Braves homer 3 times, turn to Sale to close out Phils in wild-card clincher – ESPN
15. chris appleton 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • Who is Strictly Come Dancing contestant and celeb bestie Chris Appleton? – PinkNews
    • Strictly Chris Appleton's daughter supports dad as fans say what 'can't happen' to him and Amy Dowden – Manchester Evening News
16. glastonbury tickets 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • Glastonbury tickets go on sale as rumours swirl around Swift and Styles headlining – Sky News
    • Mistakes to avoid when buying Glastonbury tickets – BBC
17. argentina 1000+ searches · 3 days

    • Esteban Bullrich: “Me gustaría ver a Milei hablando con Cristina y tomando un café con Kicillof, porque representan visiones diferentes de la Argentina” – Infobae
    • Argentina vs Burkina Faso: Friendlies stats & head-to-head – BBC
18. sports 2000+ searches · 3 days

    • Shortlist revealed for Broadcast Sport Awards 2026 – Broadcast
    • Canada vs Peru: Friendlies stats & head-to-head – BBC
19. swimming 2000+ searches · 3 days

    • No. 1 Men's Swimming & Diving Set for Season Opener at FIU TYR Classic – Keiser University Athletics
    • Pirates Begin 2026-27 Season At TYR Fall Classic On Friday – East Carolina University Athletics
20. time 20000+ searches · 2 days

    • High screen time can hurt children’s learning and language skills, study suggests – The Guardian
    • Screen time ‘damages children more than being born into poverty’ – The Telegraph
21. will best 5000+ searches · 2 days

    • Will Best 'ignores' Josh Widdicombe as he 'eyes up Strictly job' – Wales Online
    • Watch the moment Strictly's Josh Widdicombe misses his cue in chaotic live show – The Sun
22. itvx 5000+ searches · 2 days

    • ScreenSkills developing shared skills plan – Broadcast
    • David Brindley and Stuart Murphy in two-horse race to be named C4 content boss – Broadcast
23. cycling 2000+ searches · 3 days

    • UCI Road World Championships: Brandon McNulty becomes first American winner in 33 years – BBC
    • 'I know my role pretty well' – Brandon McNulty's rainbow jersey debut revealed – Cycling Weekly
24. bomber 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base – BBC
    • U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats – The New York Times
25. ind vs wi 20000+ searches · 2 days

    • Can West Indies quell India's batting might in New Chandigarh's ODI debut? – Cricinfo
    • India v West Indies third ODI Tips: Back Kohli to score a century as batters dominate – Betfair
26. fitness 1000+ searches · 3 days

    • Miranda Hart, 53, overhauled her fitness using slow walking – this is her simple routine – Women's Health
    • The Sheffield cancer patient helping others return to fitness – BBC
27. ladbrokes 1000+ searches · 3 days

    • Ladbrokes Champions League betting offer: Back any Premier League team to win @ 50/1 – MyBettingSites.co.uk
28. thomas tuchel 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • Luka Modric 'ashamed' of Croatia's 'catastrophic night' against England – BBC
    • Croatia 0-7 England: Amazing Nations League win as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each score twice in huge victory – Sky Sports
29. argentina vs burkina faso 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • Argentina vs Burkina Faso: Friendlies stats & head-to-head – BBC
    • Argentina friendly remains in doubt despite Burkina Faso taking Friday night private flight – Goal.com
30. sylvester stallone 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • Sylvester Stallone Hid His Struggles for Decades. Now He’s Coming Clean. – The New York Times
    • Rocky, Richard Gere and lion dung: The 5 biggest revelations from Sylvester Stallone’s memoir – The Independent