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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.

'Unstoppable' Gonzalez strike completes Man City comeback

Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez produces a "magnificent strike" to put his side 2-1 ahead against Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final.

Warks in pole position as follow-on looms for Notts

Nottinghamshire trail Warwickshire by 195 at stumps on day two of their County Championship game at Trent Bridge.

Stanley Cup odds: Big shake-up after underdogs prevail on Friday night

The Avalanche and Hurricanes remain Stanley Cup favorites, but the underdogs are keeping things interesting.

Wilson gives West Ham 'huge moments' - Nuno

West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo says Callum Wilson is giving his side "huge moments" and creating a "good headache" for The Hammers as the former Newcastle striker…

Marathon is a 'second chance' - Warner-Judd

Four-time British champion Jess Warner-Judd tells BBC Sport that the London Marathon 2026 represents a "second chance" at running after she suffered a seizure during the 2024…

England run riot against Wales to maintain 100% record

England run in 10 tries on their way to a dominant 62-24 win over Wales at Ashton Gate, to extend their lead at the top of the Women's Six Nations table to five points.

Punjab pull off record T20 chase to defeat Delhi

Punjab Kings produce a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.

Oxford relegated after two years in Championship

Oxford United are relegated with one game of the season remaining after Charlton Athletic beat Hull City.

How Guardiola found his best Man City XI

Manchester City are finishing the season strongly - having looked at one stage as if the Premier League title may elude them. Here's how Pep Guardiola went through many systems to…

Follow live: Spurs look to bounce back vs. Trail Blazers in Game 3

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Why is Kelly not an automatic starter for Arsenal or England?

BBC Sport discusses why Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly is not guaranteed a spot for club or country.

🏈 Winners and losers from NFL draft Round 1

Mel Kiper Jr. makes sense of the first round of the NFL draft, sizing up moves such as the Makai Lemon, Caleb Downs and Ty Simpson picks.

United book playoffs berth after routing Kingsmen for 80

Kingsmen will now compete for the fourth playoffs spot with Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings

Forest condemn Rhinos to eighth consecutive defeat

Nottingham Forest make it back-to-back Netball Super League wins with an 64-58 victory over a Leeds Rhinos side who fall to an eighth straight defeat.

Dragons beat Zebre for first away URC win in four years

David Richards scores a last-minute try as Dragons beat Zebre in Parma to end their United Rugby Championship away drought.

Superb Murphy beats Xiao with session to spare

Former winner Shaun Murphy produces a fine performance to thrash China's Xiao Guodong 13-3 and become the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals.

Barnard, Woakes lead Warwickshire fightback as Tongue claims five

Notts pushed back after making early inroads as visiting skipper notches unbeaten hundred

Hammond hits ton for Glos on day one at Derbyshire

Miles Hammond engineers a Gloucestershire fightback on the opening day of their County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire.

Simpson sets up Sussex with hundred against Yorks

John Simpson hits an unbeaten century as Sussex reach 373-6 at stumps on day one of their County Championship match against Yorkshire at Headingley.

Hearts, Rangers, Celtic - who will lead Premiership by end of Sunday?

Three teams separated by three points with just five games to go. After an epic season, the Scottish Premiership split is finally here.

Bracewell used cocaine after day's County Championship play

Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has admitted using cocaine after the first day of Essex's final County Championship match last year.

Man Utd hopeful of Toone return at Spurs

Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone will train on Friday and could return after four months out with injury at Tottenham on Sunday.

Millwall consider legal action over badge on KKK image

Millwall consider taking legal action after Westminster City Council used the club's badge on an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan member.

Korda takes Chevron lead as England's Rhodes impresses

American Nelly Korda takes a two shot lead at the Chevron Championship after the first round, with England's Mimi Rhodes lying fours shots off the top on her tournament debut.

Who will win the title? Reporters, fans and pundits make their predictions

Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal for the Premier League title? BBC Sport gets pundits, reporters and fans to predict each of their remaining fixtures - and who will win the…

Lawlor surprise over breakthrough season at Cardiff

Dylan Lawlor thought he would have to leave Cardiff City to breakthrough this season but has starred for club and country.

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.

New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals

New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career.

World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready

After Spain's Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup - and those who are set to miss out…

Leicestershire's Ahmed joins Delhi Capitals in IPL

Leicestershire and England leg-spinning all-rounder Rehan Ahmed signs for Delhi Capitals for the rest of this year's IPL.

Ben Charlesworth to join Lancashire at the end of the season

Allrounder to remain at Bristol for the summer before moving to Emirates Old Trafford on a three-year deal

Celtic's most decorated player Forrest signs on for 18th season

James Forrest agrees a new deal at Celtic, keeping the club's most decorated player on until the end of next season.

The FTD Brothers - racing the clock against dementia fate

BBC Sport speaks to Jordan and Cian Adams, the 'FTD Brothers'. After the 2026 London Marathon, which Jordan will run carrying a 25kg fridge, the pair will sprint across all 32…

Murakami ties rookie mark with HR in 5th straight

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied a Major League Baseball rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game.

Pens on brink, sound off on game-changing melee

A scrum that saw all 10 skaters in their respective penalty boxes helped the Flyers to a 5-2 win on Wednesday and drew the ire of the Penguins, who now find themselves in a 3-0…

Mid-race seizure to marathon mission - Warner-Judd's second chance

Great Britain's Jess Warner-Judd will make her London Marathon debut less than two years after a mid-race seizure left her fearing her career might be over.

'Greatest feeling ever': Runners help exhausted man finish Boston Marathon

The BBC spoke to Boston marathon runner, Ajay Haridasse, who was helped over the finish line by two strangers.

Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview: Player most likely to be traded for all 30 teams

From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be made available for trades.

Schrager projects all 32 first-round picks: Four huge trades dominate his final NFL mock draft

Could teams jump all around Round 1 and shake things up? Will Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles go in the top five? Here's what Peter Schrager is hearing and predicting.

Advantage Man City? 'Queen bee' Guardiola leads them to summit

It took just five minutes for chants of "we are top of the league" to ring out around Turf Moor, as the title pendulum continues to shift towards Manchester City.

Ireland to face Japan at McDonald Jones Stadium

Ireland's Nations Championship fixture against Japan will take place at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Australia on 11 July (11:00 BST).

Caleb Downs tops annual most likely Giants draft pick list

We ranked the most likely Giants draft picks for their two first-round selections in 2026.

O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off

For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.

Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview: Player most likely to be traded for all 30 teams

From major league stars to prospects to if-all-goes-wrong candidates, here's who could be made available for trades.

Kusal, Yousaf fifties take table-toppers Zalmi to seventh successive win

Ali Raza, who became the youngest Pakistan bowler to take a T20 hat-trick, helped restrict Kings to 182

The mental toll of injury nightmares that threaten players' World Cup dreams

With the World Cup less than two months away, many players are in a race against time to recover from injury for soccer's showpiece event.

Rangers captain Tavernier to leave in summer after 11 years

Captain James Tavernier announces he will leave Rangers at the end of the season, after 11 years at Ibrox.

Splitter on Dundon reports: 'Trying to be a pro'

In response to questions about reported cost-cutting measures by new Blazers owner Tom Dundon, interim coach Tiago Splitter said he's focusing on basketball.

Transfer rumors, news: Man United in for Juventus midfielder

Manchester United are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Teun Koopmeiners. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.