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Source: Jets trade returning Charles to Seahawks

Special teams player Irv Charles is going from the last-place Jets to the Super Bowl champion Seahawks, it was announced on Wednesday.

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.

NBA futures: Knicks await title-favorite Thunder o...

The Thunder took a 3-2 series lead on the Spurs and are odds-on favorites to win the NBA Finals.

Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League eliminator.

Spurs: Urgency to get Wemby going after off-night

After Victor Wembanyama was held to 20 points in the Spurs' loss to the Thunder on Tuesday night, coach Mitch Johnson said "we're going to need to" get him going if San Antonio is…

World Cup contenders England and India hope to get their combinations right

England will want time in the middle for the new opening pair of Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey, while India will want a repeat of the historic first T20I series win in England…

Walker turns to darts after Leicestershire release

Former county cricketer Roman Walker, who once took the wicket of Virat Kohli, has taken up darts since leaving Leicestershire last year

Uncapped teenagers Graham and O'Neill in NI squad

Uncapped teenagers Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill have been named in Northern Ireland's squad for June's friendlies with Guinea and France.

The footballer setting record straight after 46 years

Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for 46 years.

Mo Bobat: RCB 'walk towards pressure situations rather than away from them'

"Everybody who had a chance to impact the game and put pressure on the opposition was able to do that," RCB director of cricket Mo Bobat says after crushing GT in Qualifier 1

Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned

The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.

Efficient Sinner underlines status as French Open favourite with routine win

Jannik Sinner underlines why he is the overwhelming favourite to win the French Open with an efficient first-round win against French wildcard Clement Tabur.

Stubbs powers Hants to T20 Blast win against Essex

Tristan Stubbs and Scott Currie play starring roles as Hampshire inflict a 30-run T20 Blast defeat on Essex.

World Cup: Every squad as they are announced

Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

Ireland host rare home Test as New Zealand seek red-ball rhythm

This will be the first ever Test between the two countries, who have both had little red-ball practice lately

Gill admits GT's ground fielding 'not up to mark'

Gujarat Titans dropped three chances and missed a run-out chance in the first innings, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru raced away to a record 254 for 5

RCB beat Buttler's Gujarat to reach IPL final

Captain Rajat Patidar thrashes 93 not out as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru power into the final of the Indian Premier League.

Stanley Cup odds: Carolina odds-on favorites over ...

The Hurricanes remain the Stanley Cup favorites, with the Golden Knights just behind on the odds board.

Vingegaard dominates as tempers fray on hot Giro stage

Denmark's two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard dominates the mountainous stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia to increase his overall lead in the pink jersey.

NZ focusing solely on Ireland before England Tests

New Zealand captain Tom Latham says his side will "certainly not be taking Ireland lightly" as they prepare for the solitary Test between the sides, before a three-game series…

Knicks fans take to streets, 'party like it's 1999...

Long-suffering fans poured into city streets to celebrate the Knicks' record run to the Eastern Conference title and its first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999.

Copy of Donovan, Twellman, Pepi: Who are the USMNT's bigge...

Some World Cup roster selections can be surprising, but who are some United States players who were shockingly left out in the past?

'Magician' Monfils exits final French Open

Gael Monfils bows out of his final French Open in the first round, losing in five sets to compatriot Hugo Gaston, as tributes are paid to one of the great tennis entertainers.

24 Hours with Ella Toone coming soon

Watch the trailer for a new BBC Sport documentary offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Manchester United and England star Ella Toone as she prepares for her wedding,…

Eight spectators and rider hurt at TT practice

Eight spectators and a rider are receiving hospital treatment after the crash at Parliament Square.

Lakers hire 'rocket scientist' as assistant GM

The Lakers made their first significant move of the offseason by hiring Rohan Ramadas as an assistant GM under president and GM Rob Pelinka, sources told ESPN.

Spurs shut down OKC in Game 4 to even series

Victor Wembanyama set the tone from the beginning of Game 4 on Sunday as the Spurs evened the Western Conference finals at 2-2.

UCLA tabbed top seed for NCAA baseball tourney

UCLA was rewarded for its dominant, wire-to-wire run through the regular season with the No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament.

👀 Who are USMNT's biggest World Cup snubs ever?

Some World Cup roster selections can be surprising, but who are some United States players who were shockingly left out in the past?

England's batters causing T20 World Cup headache - Edwards

England have three T20s against India to come before the World Cup starts, with some question marks over their batting line-up for head coach Charlotte Edwards to answer.

Forest owner Marinakis shown in heated altercation at basketball game

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is filmed appearing to have a heated altercation during the Euroleague Basketball final in Athens on Sunday.

Beaumont shines as The Blaze edge past Lancashire

England Test opener Tammy Beaumont lays the platform as The Blaze successfully chase 163 against Lancashire Thunder at Emirates Old Trafford.

Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real Madrid players

Injured forward Lamine Yamal is named in Spain's World Cup squad, which does not feature any Real Madrid players.

Who made Opta's team of the season?

Data analyst Opta looks at the numbers to provide its own Premier League team of the season.

Which side were remarkable? Who were a shambles? Phil McNulty's season review

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season predictions.

Wembanyama stars as Spurs level NBA play-offs

Victor Wembanyama stars as the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder to level the Western Conference finals.

Detmers retires 24 of 25, K's 14 as Angels sweep

Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14, and the Angels beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night on Justin Foscue's ninth-inning throwing…

Messi exit overshadows Miami win, record half

Lionel Messi left the field in the 72nd minute of Inter Miami's 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union at Nu Stadium on Sunday night, heading straight to the locker room after…

European absence can make Chelsea a threat - Rooney

Chelsea will be "a real threat" in the Premier League next season after failing to qualify for Europe, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

How 'electric' Watkins forced his way back into Tuchel's England

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney praise Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins on his "unbelievable" hot streak since he was left out of the England squad in March.

The moment that broke Guardiola on day a decade of glory ended

Pep Guardiola was playing it cool in his final game in charge of Manchester City - until the magnitude of the day gripped him on the hour mark.

League One to Europa League in four years - Sunderland defy odds

When Trai Hume signed for Sunderland for just £200,000 when they were in League One, he would not have in his wildest dreams thought he would be scoring to send the club into…

Jones claims breakthrough French Open win after 'hardest moment of career'

Britain's Francesca Jones earns an emotional first Grand Slam match win at the French Open following "the hardest moment" of her career.

Fernandes breaks Premier League record as Man Utd beat Brighton

Manchester United beat Brighton on the final day of the season, with captain Bruno Fernandes breaking the Premier League record for most assists in a single campaign.

Fulham finish season with comfortable win over Newcastle

Substitute Thomas Cairney scores a superb long-range strike as Fulham signed off with a comfortable win against Newcastle United on the final day of the Premier League season.

West Ham deserve to be in the Premier League - Nuno

West Ham's Nuno Espirito Santo expresses his disappointment at the club's relegation despite a valiant effort on the final day of the Premier League season.

Usyk avoids huge upset with last-second stoppage

Oleksandr Usyk survived a scare against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven to score a controversial 11th-round stoppage in Giza, Egypt, preventing what would have been a monumental upset…

Archer powers Royals to final IPL play-off spot

Jofra Archer stars for Rajasthan Royals as they secure the final play-off spot in the Indian Premier League with a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians.

RR qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs; PBKS and KKR knocked out

Rajasthan Royals' victory against Mumbai Indians knocked out both Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders

Sam Curran settles Surrey nerves to secure London Derby win

England allrounder sees Surrey home to seventh successive win over Middlesex who threatened an upset