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McCullum confirms Ben Stokes' return as captain for third Test

Stokes and Gus Atkinson withdrawn from County Championship matches as England pave way for Trent Bridge comeback

In a tournament of 'super subs,' Germany's Deniz U...

Deniz Undav reprised his 'super sub' role with two priceless goals as Germany rallied for a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast that booked their spot in the round of 32.

Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final

Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.

Clark keeps hot pace, now up 6 shots at U.S. Open

Wyndham Clark shot an even-par 70 and will take a six-shot lead into the final round as he pursues his second U.S. Open title Sunday at Shinnecock Hills.

Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup exc...

After drawing Japan in their Group F opener, the Netherlands were under pressure vs. Sweden. Ronald Koeman pressed the right buttons in a dominant win.

Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against…

Kemp and Gibson power England to 38-run win against Scotland

Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson produce an unbroken 61-run partnership off just 21 deliveries in England's 38-run victory over Scotland in an ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group Two match…

Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis

England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.

Tongue: England have missed Stokes in The Oval Test

England go into day five needing 281 runs to beat New Zealand with five wickets in hand

Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat

Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval.

Warwickshire batters put Somerset on back foot

Warwickshire's middle order batting comes good as the visitors take the upper hand on day two of their County Championship match against Somerset at Taunton.

Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle

Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.

Scotland bowl, England pick Dunkely to replace injured Sciver-Brunt

Scotland made two changes with Sproul and Rainey stepping in for Lister and Slater

Haynes century maintains Notts dominance at Essex

Jack Haynes' century helps Nottinghamshire continue their dominance against Essex on day two of their County Championship game.

Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands

Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20…

Prasidh five-for, Jaiswal hundred help India sweep Afghanistan 3-0

Shahidi's maiden ODI century went in vain for Afghanistan

Prasidh grabs five in Chennai, Afghanistan fold for 218

Shahidi's maiden ODI century brought some respectability to Afghanistan's first-innings show in Chennai

Transfer rumors, news: Man City ahead of Man Unite...

England midfielder Elliot Anderson is looking more likely to join Manchester City than Manchester United this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Rousey and Paul taunt UFC over White House viewing figures

Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul taunt the UFC and Dana White for failing to break Most Valuable Promotions' MMA record audience figure with the White House event.

Rory 7 back, says anything possible at Shinnecock

Rory McIlroy, who posted a 1-over 71 to fall to even par after 36 holes at the U.S. Open on Friday, says seven shots isn't too much to make up at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options

The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan…

Ranking the 100 best prospects in the NBA draft: W...

Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.

How can teams qualify for knockout rounds? Clinchi...

Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends? Here's what you need to know.

Should Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?

Were Scotland hard done by in Boston in losing 1-0 to Morocco in their second game of the World Cup finals?

'Nightmare start for Scotland' - Morocco score after 71 seconds

Morocco's Ismael Saibari stuns Scotland with a superb finish after just 71 seconds in their World Cup Group C game in Boston.

New Zealand edge Ireland in thriller

New Zealand beat Ireland by four runs in a match that goes to the final ball at the Women's T20 World Cup.

USA qualify for last 32 after comfortable win over Australia

The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in…

Lewis, Prendergast fifties in vain as Melie magic helps NZ win a thriller

Melie struck twice in an over as Ireland, who were 116 for 1 at one stage chasing 141, fell short by four runs

Women's T20 World Cup top run-scorers & wicket-takers

BBC Sport lists the best performing batters and bowlers from the Women's T20 World Cup in England.

Toews, Stanley Cup and Olympic champ, retires

Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, has announced his retirement.

NZ keep World Cup hopes alive with narrow win over Ireland

New Zealand are still in the mix for a semi-finals spot at the T20 World Cup after a thrilling four-run win over Ireland in Southampton.

Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title

Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.

Lancashire batters struggle again at Derbyshire

Derbyshire bowl out Lancashire for 161 at Chesterfield before closing day one of their County Championship game on 197-5.

Goldsworthy shines for Somerset but Warwicks on top

Lewis Goldsworthy musters a battling 90 to keep Somerset afloat on day one of the County Championship match against Warwickshire at Taunton.

Gloucestershire warm to task thanks to Hammond hundred

Beyers Swanepoel pick of the home attack as Worcestershire feel heat after dropped catches

England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test

Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand as they take complete control of the second Test against…

England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century

England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.

Beau Webster's four-wicket burst puts Warwickshire on top

Lewis Goldsworthy makes 90 but Somerset up against it in Taunton

Patterson-White takes 6-43 as Notts dominate Essex

Liam Patterson-White takes a career-best 6-43 as Nottinghamshire dominate against Essex on day one of their County Championship game.

Fery's Queen's run ended by Cerundolo in narrow loss

Britain's Arthur Fery narrowly misses out on another career milestone as he falls to Francisco Cerundolo in the Queen's quarter-finals.

Durham bemused by Stokes doubts as England captain finds home comfort

Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.

Durham chief 'bemused' by doubts around Stokes

Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.

India's depth takes centrestage as Afghanistan fight to avoid whitewash

India's youngsters have grabbed their opportunities leaving Afghanistan searching for answers ahead of the final ODI

Latest Hundred 2026 squads as wildcard signings announced

Find out who has signed for which team for the 2026 men's and women's Hundred competitions.

Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle

Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas

Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas.

The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan

Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.

Arsenal's first bid for Monga rejected - Friday's gossip

Arsenal's opening bid for Jeremy Monga rejected by Leicester, Gunners also preparing bid for Bradley Barcola, RB Leipzig make contact with Everton over Barry.

Canada score six but historic win marred by Kone injury

Ismael Kone's serious-looking injury left Canada manager Jesse Marsch in tears and overshadowed their first-ever World Cup finals win as they thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0.

The lifelong education of USMNT goalkeeper (and Ha...

The starting USMNT goalkeeper has an economics degree from Harvard. In his remarkable family, that makes him the underachiever.