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India face test of depth in first-ever ODI series against Afghanistan

Afghanistan will lean on their ODI experience in India, who will not have Kohli, Hardik, Siraj and Bumrah

Why T20 World Cup matters to England and wider game

Charlotte Edwards' first true test and a chance to correct a missed opportunity - the 2026 T20 World Cup is a crucial moment for England.

Dzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning

As Edin Dzeko enters the final stage of his career, BBC Sport tells the story of an underappreciated player who survived war to make history for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

17 T20 World Cup games, 17 losses - can Ireland break duck?

BBC Sport NI looks ahead to Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign in which they will try pick up a first win after 17 losses from their previous 17 games in the tournament.

Warrington go top with win at St Helens

Warrington Wolves move back to the top of the Super League table as they come from behind to beat St Helens.

Mehidy taken to hospital after being hit on the head by bouncer

Mehidy had a concussion, the team physio said, and will remain in hospital for 24 hours

Williams' Queen's run over as injured Mboko withdraws

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko withdraws with a left knee injury.

Crucial knock meant huge amount - Hampshire's Orr

Hampshire batter Ali Orr says his match-saving half-century against Surrey meant "a huge amount" as he attempts to cement a first-team spot.

Dalglish, Souness & Rod Stewart - Scotland's World Cup '86 remembered

Remembering Scotland's 1986 World Cup campaign, their fourth successive appearance at the tournament.

Latest Hundred 2026 squads as captains and injury replacements named

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

World Cup fever meets protest in Mexico City

With Mexico City hosting the World Cup for an unprecedented third time, protesters are keen to use the platform to highlight their causes.

Messi, Maradona or Pele? Ranking the top 10 World Cup legends

Who are the biggest World Cup legends of all time? From Pele to Lionel Messi, we attempt to name the top 10.

Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel

England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?

Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.

'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino

BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.

Manager McKenna leaves promoted Ipswich

Ipswich Town announce that Kieran McKenna has decided to resign, before the club's Premier League campaign.

Ireland's Wafer retains Six Nations player award

Ireland forward Aoife Wafer is named the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for the second year in a row.

Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia

Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his "association with suspected members of terror…

Scotland's Super Mario and social butterfly who emerged from Man Utd cocoon

From unappreciated at Manchester United to idolised at Scotland and Napoli - but who is the real Scott McTominay?

Sciver-Brunt finds form as England overcome India

Nat Sciver-Brunt spends valuable time in the middle as England beat India in their final warm-up match before the Women's T20 World Cup starts on Friday.

VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained

The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.

How Alvarez became Europe's most sought-after striker

Julian Alvarez heads to the World Cup aiming to fire Argentina to back-to-back triumphs at a time when he is the subject of one the most sensational transfer bids ever made.

Warwickshire sign India spinner Suthar

Warwickshire sign India off-spinner Manav Suthar for their next two County Championship games.

Suthar joins Warwickshire for two County Championship matches

He will be available for the games against Yorkshire in Scarborough and Somerset in Taunton

Messi scores in cameo in front of 88K in Alabama

Argentine legend Messi, who is working his way back from muscle fatigue ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup, came on in the 70th minute and scored from the penalty spot right…

Somali ref had suspected terror ties, official say...

A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to…

Staal nets wild winner as Hurricanes even series

Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game while stretched out on his stomach at 6:32 of the third period to put the Hurricanes ahead for good in their 5-3 victory Tuesday…

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 3

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

Who will win, who might spring a surprise and how will England and Scotland do? BBC pundits predict what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

England face up to two rounds of World Cup play-offs

England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.

TV spidercam falls on to pitch during Hungary game

A TV camera suspended by wires fell on to the pitch during Hungary's friendly against Kazakhstan at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, forcing a brief stoppage in play.

Pain in Grenoble but hope for Irish as play-offs loom

Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to the World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of an automatic place at next year's tournament.

World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 48 hours to go?

With just 48 hours until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut?

Dani Gibson to captain Sunrisers Leeds in Women's Hundred

England allrounder was most-expensive signing at £190,000 in Hundred auction

Lord's pitch rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC

The Lord's pitch for the first Test between England and New Zealand is rated "unsatisfactory", with the historic venue given one demerit point.

Kent sign Bangladesh paceman Mahmud

Kent sign Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud for six of their remaining eight County Championship matches.

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 2

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Teen Russell, with Tiger's son on bag, makes Open

Teen Miles Russell, with Charlie Woods on his bag, was among those who endured "Golf's Longest Day" and qualified for next week's U.S. Open.

Wetzel: Sorsby ruling a temporary injunction that ...

"Ridiculous, short-sighted and illogical." It's hard for Dan Wetzel to comprehend a judge's ruling that will enable Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play college football this…

Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland

Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.

Sciver-Brunt fails in T20 warm-up defeat by Australia

England lose their first T20 World Cup warm-up to Australia by five wickets in Cardiff.

Sorsby granted injunction, eligible to play in '26...

Texas Tech star quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA and will be eligible to play for the Red Raiders in 2026.

India complete record Test win over Afghanistan

Debutant Manav Suthar takes seven wickets in the match as India thrash Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs to claim their biggest Test win.

Bairstow keen to avenge Warwickshire mauling

Yorkshire captain Jonny Bairstow is relishing their County Championship match against Warwickshire at Scarborough.

Leclerc slams Ferrari brake failure after Monaco GP crash

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reads out Charles Leclerc's comments stating his Ferrari brake issue is "borderline dangerous" after crashing out…

Leclerc slams Ferrrari brake failure after Monaco GP crash

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reads out Charles Leclerc's comments stating his Ferrari brake issue is "borderline dangerous" after crashing out…

Warwickshire can win Championship - Mousley

Warwickshire all-rounder Dan Mousley says the squad believes they can end this season with their ninth County Championship title.

Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel

Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.

Five reasons why this French Open was a classic - pick your favourite moment

Why a series of shocks, dramas and fairytale runs made this year's French Open a instant classic.