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In a tournament of 'super subs,' Germany's Deniz U...

Deniz Undav reprised his 'super sub' role with two priceless goals as Germany rallied for a 2-1 win against Ivory Coast that booked their spot in the round of 32.

Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final

Northampton show their grit and unity to prevail in a tussle of a Prem final with Exeter and secure their third English title.

Clark keeps hot pace, now up 6 shots at U.S. Open

Wyndham Clark shot an even-par 70 and will take a six-shot lead into the final round as he pursues his second U.S. Open title Sunday at Shinnecock Hills.

Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup exc...

After drawing Japan in their Group F opener, the Netherlands were under pressure vs. Sweden. Ronald Koeman pressed the right buttons in a dominant win.

Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against…

Kemp and Gibson power England to 38-run win against Scotland

Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson produce an unbroken 61-run partnership off just 21 deliveries in England's 38-run victory over Scotland in an ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group Two match…

Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis

England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.

Tongue: England have missed Stokes in The Oval Test

England go into day five needing 281 runs to beat New Zealand with five wickets in hand

Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat

Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval.

Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle

Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.

Scotland bowl, England pick Dunkely to replace injured Sciver-Brunt

Scotland made two changes with Sproul and Rainey stepping in for Lister and Slater

Haynes century maintains Notts dominance at Essex

Jack Haynes' century helps Nottinghamshire continue their dominance against Essex on day two of their County Championship game.

Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands

Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women's T20…

Prasidh five-for, Jaiswal hundred help India sweep Afghanistan 3-0

Shahidi's maiden ODI century went in vain for Afghanistan

Prasidh grabs five in Chennai, Afghanistan fold for 218

Shahidi's maiden ODI century brought some respectability to Afghanistan's first-innings show in Chennai

Transfer rumors, news: Man City ahead of Man Unite...

England midfielder Elliot Anderson is looking more likely to join Manchester City than Manchester United this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Rousey and Paul taunt UFC over White House viewing figures

Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul taunt the UFC and Dana White for failing to break Most Valuable Promotions' MMA record audience figure with the White House event.

Rory 7 back, says anything possible at Shinnecock

Rory McIlroy, who posted a 1-over 71 to fall to even par after 36 holes at the U.S. Open on Friday, says seven shots isn't too much to make up at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

Source: Big 12 monitoring Sorsby fallout, options

The Big 12 presidents and chancellors haven't rushed to pull the league's recently filed federal lawsuit because there are still questions about Texas Tech quarterback Brendan…

Ranking the 100 best prospects in the NBA draft: W...

Who made big jumps in the top 25? Where do Dybantsa and Peterson land? Here's our final big board of 2026.

How can teams qualify for knockout rounds? Clinchi...

Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends? Here's what you need to know.

Should Scotland have had two penalties & been playing against 10 men?

Were Scotland hard done by in Boston in losing 1-0 to Morocco in their second game of the World Cup finals?

'Nightmare start for Scotland' - Morocco score after 71 seconds

Morocco's Ismael Saibari stuns Scotland with a superb finish after just 71 seconds in their World Cup Group C game in Boston.

New Zealand edge Ireland in thriller

New Zealand beat Ireland by four runs in a match that goes to the final ball at the Women's T20 World Cup.

USA qualify for last 32 after comfortable win over Australia

The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in…

Lewis, Prendergast fifties in vain as Melie magic helps NZ win a thriller

Melie struck twice in an over as Ireland, who were 116 for 1 at one stage chasing 141, fell short by four runs

Women's T20 World Cup top run-scorers & wicket-takers

BBC Sport lists the best performing batters and bowlers from the Women's T20 World Cup in England.

Toews, Stanley Cup and Olympic champ, retires

Jonathan Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks and two-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, has announced his retirement.

NZ keep World Cup hopes alive with narrow win over Ireland

New Zealand are still in the mix for a semi-finals spot at the T20 World Cup after a thrilling four-run win over Ireland in Southampton.

Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title

Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.

Lancashire batters struggle again at Derbyshire

Derbyshire bowl out Lancashire for 161 at Chesterfield before closing day one of their County Championship game on 197-5.

Goldsworthy shines for Somerset but Warwicks on top

Lewis Goldsworthy musters a battling 90 to keep Somerset afloat on day one of the County Championship match against Warwickshire at Taunton.

Gloucestershire warm to task thanks to Hammond hundred

Beyers Swanepoel pick of the home attack as Worcestershire feel heat after dropped catches

England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test

Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand as they take complete control of the second Test against…

England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century

England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.

Beau Webster's four-wicket burst puts Warwickshire on top

Lewis Goldsworthy makes 90 but Somerset up against it in Taunton

Patterson-White takes 6-43 as Notts dominate Essex

Liam Patterson-White takes a career-best 6-43 as Nottinghamshire dominate against Essex on day one of their County Championship game.

Fery's Queen's run ended by Cerundolo in narrow loss

Britain's Arthur Fery narrowly misses out on another career milestone as he falls to Francisco Cerundolo in the Queen's quarter-finals.

Durham bemused by Stokes doubts as England captain finds home comfort

Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.

Durham chief 'bemused' by doubts around Stokes

Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.

India's depth takes centrestage as Afghanistan fight to avoid whitewash

India's youngsters have grabbed their opportunities leaving Afghanistan searching for answers ahead of the final ODI

Latest Hundred 2026 squads as wildcard signings announced

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

Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle

Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas

Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas.

Arsenal's first bid for Monga rejected - Friday's gossip

Arsenal's opening bid for Jeremy Monga rejected by Leicester, Gunners also preparing bid for Bradley Barcola, RB Leipzig make contact with Everton over Barry.

Canada score six but historic win marred by Kone injury

Ismael Kone's serious-looking injury left Canada manager Jesse Marsch in tears and overshadowed their first-ever World Cup finals win as they thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0.

The lifelong education of USMNT goalkeeper (and Ha...

The starting USMNT goalkeeper has an economics degree from Harvard. In his remarkable family, that makes him the underachiever.

Cricket journalist and broadcast legend Qamar Ahmed dies aged 88

Q was witness to Gavaskar's 10,000th run, Hadlee's 400th wicket, Kumble's 10-for, cricket's 1000th Test and its 2000th in 2011

Nidar Dar makes herself available for Pakistan selection after year-long hiatus

She last played for Pakistan in October 2024, before taking a break in April 2025 to focus on her mental health

Latest Hundred 2026 squads as wildcard signings announced

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

'Debut album': Clark unveils signature Nike shoe

Caitlin Clark announced her first signature shoe -- the Caitlin 1 -- on Wednesday afternoon.

Sources: Wizards' Young to decline option, be FA

Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season, although Washington remains the front-runner, sources said.

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup

Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.

'He was playing so well' - Duckett run out as NZ make breakthrough

England lose their first wicket as Ben Duckett is run out for 36 by New Zealand's Nathan Smith on day two of the second Test at The Oval, with the home side 45-1 in their first…

Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham

Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.

'Bet on yourself': How Yaxel Lendeborg raised his ...

The Michigan star went from fringe first-round to projected lottery pick by spending one more season in college.

Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to Canada

The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for their next World Cup game.

Fatima Sana lands Hundred wildcard deal for Birmingham Phoenix

Allrounder earns deal having impressed in defeat against South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup

Who are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?

BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his squad for the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures.

Unprecedented access to one of football’s greatest

Unprecedented access to the life and career of one of football’s greatest strikers.

Spurs join clubs interested in Newcastle's Tonali

Tottenham Hotspur have joined the list of clubs who are interested in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up

Jude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put Thomas Tuchel's side 3-2 ahead at the Fifa World Cup.

India claim convincing win over Netherlands

Watch highlights as India continue their dominance at the Women's T20 World Cup after they crush Netherlands by 95 runs in Headingley.

Shafali's all-round show helps India beat Netherlands

India batter hits her first T20 World Cup fifty and backs it up with a three-for in Headingley

Shreyanka Patil stretchered off after twisting ankle during Netherlands clash

The offspin allrounder suffered the injury after bowling her first ball in the game while attempting to run and stop a single

Fi Morris' all-round show lifts struggling Lancashire

Allrounder scores 57 then takes four wickets to hand Blaze rare defeat

Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of England's next two matches in major World Cup blow

Scans reveal England's captain suffered a repeat strain of her left calf muscle against Ireland on Tuesday

Harris, Barnes rout Warwickshire batting as Somerset surge

Stunning collapse opens door for Learoyd's cruise to victory at Exmouth

World Cup Daily: NFL star Winston dresses goat as ...

It has officially been one week of 2026 FIFA World Cup action. Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

Transfer Big Board: Best players in each position ...

The transfer window is open in Premier League and will be soon in Europe, so who is available? It's our big board!

'How did that get there?!' - Bethell's brilliant catch removes Latham

Jacob Bethell takes a stunning diving catch to remove New Zealand captain Tom Latham for 27 off the bowling of Jofra Archer as the tourists fall to 58-2 on the opening morning of…

Emotional Messi explains tears after Argentina goal

Lionel Messi was brought to tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria because of a matter "completely unrelated to football".

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Sciver-Brunt plays down injury scare but England captain set for scan

A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England's four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.

England beat Ireland by four wickets as Sciver-Brunt retires

Watch highlights as England beat Ireland by four wickets but the victory was overshadowed by captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt retiring with calf tightness in the Women's T20 World Cup in…

Meet the striker who doesn't score often - but Scotland win when he does

Lyndon Dykes has taken a long road to a major finals with Scotland but he's bald, belligerent and up for the battle against Morocco.

The VAR call that dumbfounded the world's best refs

France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane's tackle.

🎵 The song that set the tone for Jordan's Bulls

Thirty years after Chicago's historic run, the story of "Sirius" is also the story of how music helped build one of the most iconic brands in sports.

Ireland hit four boundaries in final over to set England 119 to win

Watch Ireland hit four boundaries in the final over to push their total up to 118-9 in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Southampton.

Best shots as GB's Norrie beaten by Davidovich Fokina

Watch the best shots as Britain's Cameron Norrie falls to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Round of 32 at Queen's.

Canada-Netherlands ODI abandoned due to dangerous pitch in Toronto

A pitch at the same venue had received an unsatisfactory rating from the match referee ODI between USA and Netherlands last week

Family to have Smith's brain checked for CTE

The family of Aldon Smith has decided to send his brain to medical experts in Boston to see if CTE played a role in the former NFL defensive lineman's death.

Westwood happy for Bears to be in Championship hunt

Warwickshire head coach Ian Westwood says he is happy his side are among the County Championship title contenders.

Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante is still an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after planning to retire from international…

Route announced for 2026 Tour of Britain

The men's cycling race starts in Lincolnshire, with further stages in Yorkshire and Scotland.

VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an…

'My word!' - Ashour's long-range strikes put Egypt ahead

Egypt's Emam Ashour scores the opener in their Group G fixture against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup.

The joy and wonder of Cabo Verde's unlikely World ...

Searching for a lovable underdog to cheer for this World Cup? Look no further than Cabo Verde.

Vozinha heroics help Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw

European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for…

GB's Jones misses match points in Nottingham loss

Britain's Francesca Jones misses two match points in a narrow defeat by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round.

Hain helps Warwickshire earn draw with Yorkshire

Sam Hain scores 69 as Warwickshire thwart Yorkshire for the second time this season to earn a draw in their County Championship match at Scarborough.

Tuesday at T20 World Cup: New Zealand eye first win; Ireland run into England

Southampton will host the double-header on Tuesday, with Ireland and Sri Lanka also searching for first points

NBA Finals winner Anunoby predicts UK basketball boom

London-born forward OG Anunoby played a starring role in the New York Knicks' NBA Championship-winning season, and believes basketball in the UK is "going to grow more and more".

World Cup quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers

We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings.

Clinical Somerset hand Notts first defeat of season

Somerset wrap up a 306-run victory over Nottinghamshire to hand the defending county champions their first loss of the season.

Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup 'pure joy'

John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig deep" to secure his place in the 26-man travelling party.

Recruited on LinkedIn, set to face Spain - the Dublin-born Cape Verde star

They are one of the smallest countries to play in a World Cup, but Cape Verde are aiming high, with a Dublin-born defender who used to work in a bank among their ranks.

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.

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…

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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.

Sarfaraz and Hesson to oversee red and white-ball camps in Lahore

Babar is one of 22 players part of the red-ball camp which will run until July 10, while the 27-player white-ball camp will last until September 18

Why Olise can be one of France's very best - Clichy

Former France international Gael Clichy explains why Bayern Munich's France forward Michael Olise could be the breakout star of this summer's World Cup.

Webster's maiden T20 ton ends Warwickshire's winless Blast run

Defending champions Somerset slip to fourth consecutive defeat despite posting 215

DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors amid Ebola concerns

Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

From dazzling winger to veteran who barely runs - the evolution of Messi

Lionel Messi is set for his sixth World Cup with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at how the Argentine has evolved.

Blaze & Somerset boost Women's T20 Blast finals bid

Tammy Beaumont hits a half-century as The Blaze beat Lancashire Thunder in a low-scoring match to go top of the Women's T20 Blast table.

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.

'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory

Josh Tongue makes an early breakthrough on day four for England as he traps New Zealand's Tom Blundell lbw for four on day four of the first Test at Lord's, with the tourists…

Messi rested & Leao sent off - pre-World Cup friendlies

Argentina great Lionel Messi is rested against Honduras, while Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Portugal each win warm-up games prior to the World Cup.

Belief but work to do – Wales' two years under Bellamy

BBC Sport Wales looks at Craig Bellamy's time in charge of Wales as he reaches the midway stage of his four-year deal with the Football Association of Wales.

Clarke has 'some decisions to make' - but what are they?

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?

Korda shares lead as Hull storms into contention

Nelly Korda cards a four-under par 67 as she moves into a share of the lead after the third round of the US Women's Open, while England's Charley Hull hits a 65.

Poch finally feels WC 'excitement' building in U.S...

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he could finally feel the excitement he expected to see from the American fanbase during his team's 2-1 loss to Germany on Saturday at…

Is the USMNT ready for the World Cup? After loss t...

The U.S. provided reasons for both encouragement and frustration in the final tuneup before its World Cup opener June 12.

Memorial third round suspended because of thunderstorms

The third round of the Memorial Tournament is suspended because of thunderstorms withJT Poston and Ryan Gerard in a share of the lead.

Scotland score four in first half to beat Bolivia

Watch the goals as Scotland score four in the first half to beat Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up.

Thunder to face Lightning or Pulse in Grand Final

AO Manchester Thunder are the first team to book a place in the Netball Super League Grand Final after beating London Pulse on Saturday.

Was this the season that got away for Glasgow Warriors?

After defeat by the Bulls in the URC semi-finals - was this the season that got away for Glasgow Warriors?

Chwalinska rewarded for '18 years of patience and perseverance'

Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reflects on how "18 years of hard work, patience and perseverance" took her to the brink of a fairytale French Open title.

Friendship to be forgotten with French Open on the line

Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli are good friends - but they will put that to one side when they meet in the French Open final on Sunday.

England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's

England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

10 players who could get traded before the season'...

The NFL trade deadline isn't until November, but we're making early predictions on 10 players.

Glasgow stunned by Bulls fightback in URC semi-final

Glasgow Warriors endure more heartbreak as the Bulls recover from an 18-point deficit to win their URC play-off semi-final.

Sullivan steps down at West Ham in wake of allegations

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect following a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times newspaper into…

Sooryavanshi, 15, gets first India call-up

Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first international call-up by making the India T20 squad to tour England and Ireland.

Agarkar: Shreyas replacing Suryakumar 'best way forward'

Ajit Agarkar said it was a "tough call" to drop a captain who had just led India to a T20 World Cup title

The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.

UFC's White: Pereira the GOAT if he beats Gane

UFC president Dana White believes two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira will surpass Jon Jones as the greatest MMA fighter of all time if he beats Ciryl Gane on June 14 at the…

MLB post-hype check-in: What to make of former big...

From a vaunted Japanese star to a former No. 1 pick, let's examine some of baseball's young players taking time to hit their stride.

Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett

Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match against France when they have the chance to secure automatic…

T20 Blast round-up: Bairstow inspires Yorkshire to record Roses win

A round up of Friday's T20 Blast action which included Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali inspiring Yorkshire to a 106-run win over Lancashire Lightning.

Zverev vs. Cobolli: Who will win the men's title?

Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli face off in an unexpected final. Is this Zverev's to win?

Predicting how all 48 teams will do in the World C...

Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result to show HOW our predicted winner will do it.

Rusty West Indies face upbeat Sri Lanka with series on the line

Both sides are unlikely to change as SL eye their first bilateral ODI series in WI since 2003

Moeen Ali says he was advised not to join Yorkshire

Moeen Ali says many people advised him against moving to Yorkshire following the Azeem Rafiq racism case.

Football regulator faces 'defining test' over potential Derby investment

English football's independent regulator faces a "defining test" as Saudi Arabian government official Turki Al-Sheikh attempts to invest in Derby County, says Amnesty…

Fifa regrets free ticket error but demands fans pay

Fifa says fans who were mistakenly given free tickets to World Cup group stage matches in Toronto must pay for them within seven days or lose the seats.

Arsenal trio & Fernandes on PFA men's player of the year shortlist

Declan Rice, Gabriel, David Raya, Bruno Fernandes, Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki are nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year award.

World Cup quiz: Name every player in England's squad

There are just 12 days until England play their World Cup opener against Croatia - but can you name ever member of the squad picked by Thomas Tuchel?

Kupcho leads US Women's Open after first round

Jennifer Kupcho makes a strong start to golf's second women's major of the year as she leads the US Women's Open by one shot after the first round on Thursday.

Superstar in Spain, doubted in Brazil: Will Vinicius convince a nation?

Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup?

GB's Hunter Bell fights back to win 1500m in Rome

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell times her race perfectly, winning the 1500m in a season's best time of three minutes 58.63 seconds at the Diamond League event in Rome.

Caudery and Hunter Bell win at Rome Diamond League

World indoor champions Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell triumph in the pole vault and 1500m at the Diamond League meeting in Rome.

Robinson's perfect return gives England edge over NZ

England's Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with four wickets at Lord's as New Zealand closed day one on 61-6, trailing the home side by 79 runs.

Stunning Robinson return gives life to England

Ollie Robinson takes three wickets in his first over for England in more than two years to breathe life into their post-Ashes rebuild on day one of the first Test against New…

Like father like son - international goals run in the family

After Lewis Koumas followed in father Jason's footsteps to score for Wales, BBC Sport showcases the famous father-son footballers who have scored goals at international level.

Brook counterattack can't prevent New Zealand seizing control at Lord's

New Zealand made inroads in second session as rain creates stop-start contest