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Rockets dominate Sunrisers to win first Hundred title

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:38:12 GMT

Trent Rockets win their first Hundred title in the women's competitionafter bowling out Sunrisers Leeds for 91 to win by eight-wickets in the final at Lord's.

Elvedi set for Leeds move as £8.5m fee agreed

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:52:42 GMT

Leeds agree an £8.5m deal to sign defender Nico Elvedi, who is set to have a medical on Monday.

Newcastle at best when 'us against world' - Burn

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:04:32 GMT

Dan Burn has his sights set on leading a new-look Newcastle back into Europe as the club's captain.

Rockets crush Sunrisers for first women's Hundred title

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:42:23 GMT

Trent Rockets win their first women's Hundred title with an eight-wicket win at Lord's after bowling Sunrisers Leeds out for just 91.

Watch the best of Rodri's Manchester City journey

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:51:15 GMT

BBC Sport takes a look back at the moments that defined Rodri's time at Manchester City, from important goals to injuries and a Ballon d'Or, as the great midfielder takes his next step in his career.

'Very last stroke!' - GB win dramatic relay gold

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:46:21 GMT

Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m relay, stealing the win from Italy in a dramatic finish as the swim comes right down to the wire.

Great Britain storm to 4x100m relay gold

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:51:11 GMT

Great Britain quartet Romell Glave, Zharnell Hughes, Jeremiah Azu and Louie Hinchliffe race to 4x100m relay gold at the European Athletics Championships.

'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:33:16 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo says this season will probably be his last as a player after a glittering football career.

'The jump of her life!' - GB's Sawyers takes long jump silver

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:50:11 GMT

Great Britain's Jazz Sawyers puts on "one of the performances of the championship" to take silver in the women's long jump, finishing just one centimetre behind gold-winning Larissa Iapichino.

'Outstanding!' GB's Macinnes wins 200m butterfly gold with 'gutsy' swim

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:36:31 GMT

Great Britain's Keanna Macinnes holds on to win gold in the women's 200m butterfly at the European Aquatics Championships, swimming a lifetime best to do so.

The phone call that made Briton an NFL trailblazer

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:42:12 GMT

Seydou Traore is the first graduate of the UK-based NFL Academy to be drafted in the NFL. This is how he beat the odds.

Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:20:47 GMT

Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped are they for the challenge?

Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:38:08 GMT

Aston Villa close in on the signing of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Emi Martinez's future in increasing doubt.

'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:23:21 GMT

With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be "fast-tracked" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?

Hunt wins fourth gold as GB storm to mixed 4x100m relay victory

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:45:20 GMT

Jeremiah Azu, Dina-Asher Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt combine to win gold for Great Britain in the first mixed 4x100m relay at the European Athletics Championships.

Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:23:49 GMT

Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

GB women narrowly defeated in Olympic qualifier

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:45:50 GMT

Great Britain's women's flag football team miss out on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics as they suffer defeat at the World Championships.

Barcelona agree £65m Rodri deal - who could replace him at Man City?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:37:45 GMT

Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.

Maguire wants 'huge threat' Rashford to stay at Man Utd

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:14 GMT

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he hopes Marcus Rashford will stay at the club because he can improve Michael Carrick's team.

'Absolutely miles ahead!' GB women win brilliant relay gold

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:14:57 GMT

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, Amy Hunt, Success Eduan and Imani-Lara Lansiquot dominate the 4x100m relay to win a brilliant gold.

GB's Hunter Bell glides into 1500m final

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:51:14 GMT

Georgia Hunter Bell wins her heat and is the only Brit to qualify for Sunday's women's 1500m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Fry and Glamourdale complete historic double-double

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:34:45 GMT

Great Britain's Charlotte Fry retains her Grand Prix freestyle title in Aachen, Germany - becoming the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to win both individual dressage titles back-to-back.

'It was so up and down' - O'Connor wins heptathlon gold

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:33:57 GMT

Ireland's Kate O'Connor speaks after winning gold in the women's heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships, just weeks after winning the same event at the Commonwealth Games.

Oliveira dedicates Portugal stage win to Tarling family

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:59:03 GMT

Rui Oliveira wins the final stage of the Volta a Portugal in his home city of Porto before dedicating the win to Finlay Tarling's family.

GB's Hunter-Bell comfortably wins 'serene, beautiful' 1500m gold

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:34:53 GMT

Georgia Hunter-Bell wins convincingly in the women's 1500m to take gold for Great Britain, making herself uncatchable on the final stretch.

Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:51:19 GMT

Britain's Arthur Fery beats Australia's James Duckworth at the Cincinnati Open but Novak Djokovic falls to a shock defeat by Argentina's Thiago Tirante.

McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:15:12 GMT

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

History for Hunt and Asher-Smith in golden finish for GB

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:14:46 GMT

Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history while Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain finish strongly at the European Championships.

When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:06:55 GMT

BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.

Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:37:55 GMT

Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?

Life as a Wag in the transfer window

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:15:34 GMT

What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?

Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:56:58 GMT

The Scottish FA say they have appointed "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents" by securing Sebastien Pocognoli as Scotland men's new head coach on a two-year deal.

Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:40:30 GMT

Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.

Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:13:35 GMT

Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie.

Hollman leads Middlesex to first List A final for 36 years

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:03:00 GMT

Luke Hollman scores an unbeaten 83 to help Middlesex stun Durham with a two-wicket win in their One-Day Cup semi-final to reach their first List A decider since 1990.

GB's Fry claims historic double-double at Worlds

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:56:18 GMT

Great Britain's Lottie Fry becomes the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to retain both individual dressage titles.

Martinez Juventus move now off - Monday's gossip

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:24:43 GMT

Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi, plus more.

How Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola side

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:16:06 GMT

Enzo Maresca has the difficult task of following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. BBC Sport analyses the new manager's style and tactics from the pre-season games so far.

Changing times as Welsh blockbuster awaits

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:15:48 GMT

Cardiff City's Championship contest with Wrexham on Monday will attract global attention, not just the eyes of those in the north and south of Wales.

Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:37:45 GMT

Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.

Englishman Whaley wins US Amateur title

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:05:54 GMT

Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.

How Premier League shirts will change with gambling sponsor ban

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:57:15 GMT

Premier League kits are going to have a very different look this season after clubs voted to ban gambling on the front of shirts. BBC Sport looks at the history of sponsorship, and who is replacing the betting companies.

Daley: Olympic Superstar

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Daley Thompson takes an epic journey to tell his story.

Werro beats Hodgkinson to win 800m gold

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:03:48 GMT

Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson is unable to defend her 800m European title taking silver behind Switzerland's Audrey Werro who has too much in the tank down the back straight.

What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:25:07 GMT

Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.

European Championship marathon records fall in men's and women's races

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:14:17 GMT

Germany's Amanal Petros and Finland's Alisa Vainio both set new championship records on their way to gold in the men and women's marathons, on the final day of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:22:18 GMT

Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.

Odegaard's importance, Anderson and Foden struggle - how the players rated

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:18:45 GMT

How Arsenal and Man City's players rated following the Premier League champions' comfortable 3-0 victory over the FA Cup winners in the Community Shield.

Changing times as Welsh blockbuster awaits

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:15:48 GMT

Cardiff City's Championship contest with Wrexham on Monday will attract global attention, not just the eyes of those in the north and south of Wales.

Hunt wins fourth gold as GB storm to mixed 4x100m relay victory

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:45:20 GMT

Jeremiah Azu, Dina-Asher Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt combine to win gold for Great Britain in the first mixed 4x100m relay at the European Athletics Championships.

Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:24 GMT

BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:15:45 GMT

In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.

Bangladesh thrash Australia in one of Test cricket's greatest upsets

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:57:29 GMT

Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.

Johnson-Thompson grateful to still be competing

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:06:42 GMT

Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson reflects on her European Championships, where her heptathlon was impacted by a lack of training due to injury.

Premier League clubs looking to EFL for next Semenyo and Eze

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:16:50 GMT

Premier League clubs are continuing to recruit young players from EFL and Scottish academies for their U21 and B-team squads.

How a feminist netball pioneer set out to build 'physically perfect' women

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:20:17 GMT

Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.

O'Connor targets biggest titles after European gold

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:50:39 GMT

Kate O'Connor knows she is capable of winning a world and Olympic title after producing a superb performance to clinch a European gold medal.

A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:41:51 GMT

Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten.

Fiorini and Perez break race walking world records

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:32:55 GMT

In the women's race walking, Sofia Fiorini of Italy smashes the marathon world record by over nine minutes, with Maria Perez of Spain also setting a world record in the half-marathon, at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

No player bigger than a club - is that changing for some fans?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:59:18 GMT

From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, are star names a bigger draw than clubs for young fans?

The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:38:24 GMT

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

Makhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:16:25 GMT

Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.

'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:05:32 GMT

The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.

Shop window or new chance - what next for Grealish?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:55 GMT

Jack Grealish made an unexpected return to the Manchester City team on Sunday - so what could his future hold?

What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:43:22 GMT

BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.

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What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:25:07 GMT

Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss.

Fresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:32:00 GMT

Keely Hodgkinson says she is proud of her ability to "continue to fight" after taking silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships.

Selby defeats Saengkham to win fourth China Open

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:21:39 GMT

Mark Selby says he was "somewhere close to his best" as he claims his fourth China Open title with a 10-6 victory over Noppon Saengkham in Taiyuan.

Great Britain win gold with mixed freestyle 4x200m championship record

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:49:21 GMT

Great Britain set a championship record as they take gold in the mixed freestyle 4x200m at the European Aquatics Championships.

Seifert powers Super Giants to first Hundred title

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:45:11 GMT

Tim Seifert smashes 72 off 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five-wickets in the men's Hundred final at Lord's to claim their first title.

Bronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:24:51 GMT

Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.

A summer that changed Welsh football

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:17:17 GMT

A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever.

Done in a weekend - the $12.5bn LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:00:33 GMT

The Los Angeles Lakers' record $12.5bn (£9.3bn) sale was agreed in the space of a weekend, leaving the NBA world and fans in shock.