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Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker

Iran's striker Mehdi Taremi said the country's political predicament "undermines the joy of the World Cup".

Gane crushes Pereira, captures UFC's interim title...

Ciryl Gane captured the UFC's interim heavyweight championship for a second time Sunday night, crushing former two-division champion Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 at the White…

World Cup Daily: Sweden top Group F after Netherla...

Relive all the action from Sunday's World Cup matches, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

'Outstanding' Deepti takes five wickets in win over Pakistan

Deepti Sharma takes five wickets, including three in the final over, to help India secure a 64-run win over Pakistan in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group One match at…

Yorkshire push for victory against Warwickshire

Yorkshire set Warwickshire an unlikely victory target of 453 as they push for a County Championship victory.

India thrash Pakistan to open T20 World Cup with win

Smriti Mandhana's 68-run knock and Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul helped India secure an impressive 64-run win over Pakistan in Group One of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Advice from rugby legend Sexton aids Morgan winner

A chance encounter with former Ireland rugby star Johnny Sexton helped Niall Morgan hold his nerve as Tyrone beat Mayo to secure a place in the last eight of the All-Ireland SFC.

Sussex go top after beating Glamorgan

James Coles follows up his double century with three wickets as Sussex beat Glamorgan by an innings and 98 runs in the County Championship.

Wigan return to top as Leeds and York also win

Wigan maintain their 100% record in 2026 as they run in 10 tries against Huddersfield to win 56-12 and return to the top of the Women's Super League.

UFC at the White House preview: Expert picks, stor...

Before Sunday's fight card, here are storylines, stats and fight picks.

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Golden Knights...

It's now or never for Vegas, as Carolina leads 3-2 heading into Game 6.

World Cup Daily LIVE: Germany fan cycles over 26,0...

Enjoy all the action from Sunday's World Cup matches, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

First look at next season's NBA Power Rankings: Kn...

Here's where all 30 NBA teams stand ahead of the 2026-27 season, based on votes from our insiders. Who's No. 1? And who's No. 30?

BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?

Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XIs - who would you pick?

Campbelle repays the faith to stun defending champions

Missing two key players West Indies needed someone to stand up and the No. 3 did so in dramatic style

Rodriguez becomes three-weight world champion

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stops fellow American Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to win the WBA bantamweight title.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 7

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'Bam' Rodriguez defeats Vargas, improves to 24-0

Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez violently stopped Antonio Vargas with a sixth-round knockout to become a world champion in a third weight class at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale,…

Brunson seals Finals MVP with 45-point showcase

Jalen Brunson earned NBA Finals MVP honors Saturday night, capping his brilliant series with a 45-point performance for the ages to lead the Knicks to their first title in more…

Harden charged with unlawful carrying of weapon

Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston and has been charged with a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon.

'Every team has to go through a little chaos': How...

The New York Knicks, after 53 years of waiting, are finally NBA champions again. Here's why their path to glory wasn't easy.

Shanto leads Bangladesh in final ODI; Australia bring in Peake and Dwarshuis

Mehidy Hasan Miraz sits out having suffered a concussion in the series-winning victory

Campbelle stars as West Indies beat New Zealand with a ball to spare

Shemaine Campbelle finishes unbeaten on 90 as West Indies chase down 163 to beat defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets in Southampton in their opening match of the ICC…

Drops, disappointment and dismay - NZ's day to forget in the field

Defending champions New Zealand have a day to forget in the field in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, as they drop six chances against the West Indies, with…

Campbelle in tears as West Indies seal famous win against New Zealand

Watch the moment West Indies seal victory in an frenetic run chase against defending champions New Zealand, as they reached 163 with a ball to spare, with Shemaine Campbelle…

West Indies beat holders New Zealand in thriller

Shemaine Campbelle finishes unbeaten on 90 as West Indies edge past defending champions New Zealand with a ball to spare.

Was there an offside in build up to Switzerland penalty?

Breel Embolo puts Switzerland 1-0 up against Qatar from the penalty spot, after the Swiss were awarded a penalty with Remo Freuler appearing to be offside before he was fouled by…

'She's absolutely livid' - Batters clash after dreadful run-out

Qiana Joseph walks into her captain Hayley Matthews after she's run out early on against New Zealand in their opening match of the ICC T20 World Cup in Southampton.

Kathryn Bryce's all-round heroics lead Scotland to maiden T20 World Cup win

She followed up a 39-ball 60 with two wickets in a captain's performance

Australia begin World Cup with win over South Africa

Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.

Sunday at T20 World Cup: It's India vs Pakistan, and a debut for Netherlands

Fatima Sana had an injury scare but will "hopefully" play on Sunday in the double-header in Birmingham

Scotland beat Ireland to claim first T20 World Cup win

Scotland make history at Old Trafford with a dominant 40-run victory over Ireland to secure their first ever win in a women's T20 World Cup.

New Zealand call up Young as Williamson's replacement for remaining two Tests

Young will arrive in England on Sunday and start training with the side from Monday

Scotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup win

Scotland secure their first T20 World Cup win thanks to a 40-run victory over Ireland in the Old Trafford opener.

Bangladesh aim for 3-0 against Australia in ODI series

Weather remains a big concern for Sunday's ODI in Mirpur

New Zealand call up Young after Williamson retirement

Will Young will replace New Zealand's record run-scorer Kane Williamson in the squad for the remaining two Tests in England.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 6

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Topuria shoves Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial before UFC Freedom

Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the final news conference before the UFC's unprecedented show at the White House on Sunday.

Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot

Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.

'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun

Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry.

'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start

Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and give the hosts the perfect start to the ICC Women's T20…

Best shots as Boulter stuns Rybakina

Watch the best shots as Britain's Katie Boulter stuns top seed Elena Rybakina to book her Queen's semi-final spot.

'One of the catches of the tournament!' - Wyatt-Hodge's moment to remember

After scoring an unbeaten century, Danni Wyatt-Hodge takes a stunning catch in the field as Sri Lanka fall to 22-2 against England, chasing 220 to win in the opening match of the…

Middlesex and Worcs in tight tussle on day one

Leus du Plooy hits 85 for Middlesex as they reach 291-8 at stumps against Worcestershire on day one of their County Championship match.

Cox ton puts Essex in charge against Leicestershire

Jordan Cox celebrates his call-up to the England squad with an unbeaten 184 as Essex overcome a rocky start to dominate Leicestershire.

Lancashire's Livingstone takes five wickets against Kent

Liam Livingstone takes 5-55 on day one of Lancashire's clash with Kent in his first County Championship game since 2021.

Afghan refugee team's future to be discussed by ICC

The future funding of the Afghanistan women's refugee team will be one of the topics discussed at the International Cricket Council's annual conference next month.

Meet 'the Ostrich' - Exeter's flying wing from out of Africa

Exeter's Campbell Ridl was playing university rugby last season, but has been one of the breakout stars of the season at the centre of Exeter's renaissance

Saturday at T20 World Cup: Ismail's return, reruns of 2024 semis, and some rain

A look at the first triple-header of the Women's T20 World Cup

Williamson ends New Zealand career during series with England

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson - his country's all-time leading run-scorer - retires from all international cricket with immediate effect.