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Drama in their blood - Newport's latest escape act

Newport County's final-day win to seal League Two survival was the latest escape act from a club with a history of drama.

Stone masterclass helps Notts tighten grip on Foxes

Olly Stone turns back the clock to deliver a fast-bowling masterclass as Nottinghamshire tighten their grip against Leicestershire in their County Championship clash.

Murphy powers past Higgins to reach Crucible final

Shaun Murphy powers to a 17-15 victory over John Higgins to reach his fifth World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

Carlson hits 209 for Glamorgan against Hants

Kiran Carlson's career-best 209 helps Glamorgan to 536-7 declared on the second day of their County Championship game at Hampshire.

Vasconcelos ton gives Northants edge over Worcs

Ricardo Vasconcelos' superb 115 helps Northamptonshire into a 60-run lead over Worcestershire on day two of the County Championship Division Two match at Wantage Road.

Durham start well after Higgins hundred for Middlesex

Ryan Higgins scores 131 in Middlesex's 430 all out against against Durham, who are 135-1 at stumps, with England hopeful Emilio Gay 75 not out.

Kate Cross sets up Lancashire victory

Seamer's three wickets help bowl Hampshire out for 153 before Emma Lamb, Eve Jones break back of run chase

Yorkshire fight back at Somerset before rain

Yorkshire stage a spirited fightback on day two of the County Championship match against Somerset at Taunton.

Livingston relegated after one season in Premiership

Livingston are relegated from the Scottish Premiership after one season back in the top flight following Kilmarnock's 3-0 win over Dundee United.

Lakers blow out Rockets, advance to face Thunder

LeBron James took time to enjoy the Lakers' series-clinching win over the Rockets on Friday night, saying the moments are still special, especially because he doesn't know how…

The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal

As Arsenal travel to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final second leg, BBC Sport assesses the importance of unsung striker Stina Blackstenius.

Hunain on last over heroics: 'We had one plan, bowl six yorkers'

With United requiring six to win the eliminator in the final over, Hunain delivered a yorker masterclass as Kingsmen won by two runs

Higgins builds slender semi-final lead over Murphy

John Higgins opens up a slender 13-11 advantage over Shaun Murphy heading into the final session of their World Championship semi-final.

Gophers QB Lindsey arrested for fake ID, alcohol

Minnesota starting quarterback Drake Lindsey, 20, was arrested early Friday in Arkansas for underage alcohol possession and possession of a fake ID.

Hunain's clutch 20th over sends Hyderabad Kingsmen into PSL final

Earlier, Usman Khan's 61 had set Islamabad United a competitive target of 186

IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takers

The IPL 2026 is in full swing, but who is leading the race for the orange and purple cap? BBC Sport looks at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 19th edition.

Roderick leads Pears fightback against Northants

Gareth Roderick hits an unbeaten 164 as Worcestershire recover from 137-7 to total 306 against Northants, who are 40-0 at the end of day one.

Slater puts Notts on top against Leicestershire

Opener Ben Slater hits 178 as Nottinghamshire score 405-4 on the opening day of their Championship game against Leicestershire.

Sinner beats Fils to reach Madrid Open final

World number one Jannik Sinner remains on course for a record fifth consecutive Masters 1,000 title after reaching the Madrid Open final with a straight-set win over Arthur Fils.

Bangladesh eye rare double-series win over New Zealand in rainy Dhaka

The weather could have a big, even a decisive, say in the third T20I but if there is play, Bangladesh would fancy their chances against an under-strength New Zealand

Spencer returns but Bath missing Ojomoh for semi-final

First-choice scrum-half Ben Spencer recovers from injury to take his place in Bath's starting line-up as they travel to Bordeaux-Begles in Sunday's Champions Cup semi-final.

Van Gerwen punched in face during bar attack

Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.

'Where are you? Wow. It is so, so bad' - Emery's impassioned VAR rant

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says VAR made a "huge mistake" in not sending off Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

Resurgent Chiefs plot Ulster downfall after escaping 'dark place'

Ulster-born Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson runs the rule over Saturday's European Challenge Cup semi-final between the sides at Affidea Stadium.

Out or not out? 'Sufficient evidence' that Holder's catch wasn't legit, says Bishop

"To me that's not out because the ball should not touch the ground," Abhinav Mukund says on Rajat Patidar's dismissal

The mind and methods of Wrexham's composed icon

Those who have worked under Phil Parkinson reveal the secrets behind his astonishing achievements with Wrexham as they chase another play-off finale.

'Where are you? Wow. It is so, so bad' - Emery's impassioned VAR rant

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says VAR made a "huge mistake" in not sending off Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

Randle's move to Munster off by 'mutual agreement'

Munster confirm Roger Randle will no longer join the province as attack coach.

Higgins level with Murphy and Wu leads Allen in semis

John Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.

What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?

Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.

Higgins battles to level semi-final with Murphy

John Higgins produces a battling display to draw level at 4-4 against Shaun Murphy in the opening session of their World Championship semi-final.

What impact could England's Corteen-Coleman make at T20 World Cup?

Uncapped spinner Corteen-Coleman has been named in England Women's T20 World Cup

Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf at end of season

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.

Howden's short-handed goal in 2OT lifts Vegas

Brett Howden's goal late Wednesday night against the Mammoth put the Golden Knights one victory away from winning the first-round series.

💯 Ranking the 100 best picks of the NFL draft

Matt Miller picked out his 100 favorite selections, factoring in value, fit and trades. Which pick is No. 1? Which teams dominated the list?

Source: Amid LIV unrest, players exploring return

Amid uncertainty about the Saudi-backed tour's future, multiple representatives for LIV Golf players have started to reach out to the PGA Tour to explore what a path back would…

Lehmann to miss Hampshire match for 'personal reasons'

Hampshire batter Jake Lehmann will miss their County Championship match against Glamorgan because of personal reasons.

Royals' Parag punished for vaping in dressing room

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is fined 25% of his match fee after being seen vaping in the dressing room during an IPL match.

Century in a losing cause, but Rickelton's 'presence was important for MI'

Ryan Rickelton became the fifth batter in IPL 2026 to finish on the losing side despite scoring a century, against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday

Arsenal hit seven to seal Leicester play-off fate

Arsenal close the gap on leaders Manchester City to eight points with two games in hand, after a 7-0 win over Leicester City - who will finish bottom of the Women's Super League.

Arteta 'fuming' at overturned Eze penalty

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that the penalty awarded against Atletico Madrid for a foul on Eberechi Eze was not a "clear and obvious error", meaning VAR did not need to…

Higgins faces Murphy after beating Robertson at Crucible

John Higgins defeats Neil Robertson 13-10 to set up a World Snooker Championship semi-final with Shaun Murphy.

Senators' Tkachuk: Trade talk 'getting frustrating...

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk said Wednesday that the constant trade rumors became "a distraction" and that he's "been fully committed to this team."

PSG edge out Bayern in first-leg nine-goal classic

Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia both score twice to give PSG a 5-4 lead in their Champions League semi-final tie against Bayern Munich, after a pulsating first leg at…

WXV Global Series will be like 'mini-World Cup'

The Irish Rugby Football Union's head of women's strategy Lynne Cantwell says the upcoming WXV Global Series is like having "a mini-World Cup every year, but on home soil".

'Joshua warm-up defeat would scupper Fury fight'

The long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will not happen if Joshua loses his July warm-up bout, says promoter Frank Warren.

Watch: President Trump's White House tribute to McIlroy

President Trump pays tribute to back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy at Tuesday's White House banquet.

NZ greats Devine and Tahuhu to retire after World Cup

All-rounder Sophie Devine and fast bowler Lea Tahuhu join Suzie Bates in confirming their retirement after this summer's T20 World Cup.

Time running out for MI's famous turnaround

Will MI include Will Jacks or Keshav Maharaj for the injured Santner?

SLC president Shammi Silva, executive committee members resign

The Sri Lankan government is now likely to appoint an interim committee, which is expected to have former cricketers Sidath Wettimuny and Roshan Mahanama in it