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Today so far 2026-09-16 · 18:00 UTC

Winter Olympic venues have been confirmed with events scheduled across two countries, marking a significant decision for the upcoming Games. In football, managerial changes are underway across multiple leagues, with Gray sacked by Hibs after six league games and Glentoran making an approach for Cliftonville boss Magilton, while Maresca criticises focus on controversial Manchester derby winner following VAR controversy. Elsewhere, tennis is experiencing venue shifts with Charlotte to host WTA Finals from 2027 and the Irish Open being moved as part of the tour's 2027 schedule confirmation.

'Room for improvement' but McClenaghan 2.0 on track

Rhys McClenaghan reflects on his qualifying session for the Commonwealth Games pommel horse final on Monday.

2026-07-24 · 20:52 UTC
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Phoenix beat Rockets in high-scoring thriller

2026-07-24 · 20:48

Joe Clarke and Will Smeed hit fifties as Birmingham Phoenix post the second-highest total in Hundred history to beat…

Real Madrid confident of signing Rodri - Saturday's gossip

2026-07-24 · 20:37

Real Madrid are confident they will sign Rodri from Man City, Arsenal eye player-plus-cash deal for Atletico striker…

Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to kick-start Glasgow 2026

2026-07-24 · 20:20

Scotland claim three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kick-start the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine…

West Ham winger Summerville joins Al-Hilal

2026-07-24 · 19:29

West Ham confirm the sale of Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville to Saudi club Al-Hilal.

Kim feels 'pretty cool' after carding historic 59

2026-07-24 · 19:17

Michael Kim is thrilled to be "part of the history books" after a superb 12-under par round of 59 at the 3M Open in…

Para-swimmer Letton-Jones wins first Wales medal

2026-07-24 · 18:40

Teenage para-swimmer Ela Letton-Jones wins the first Team Wales medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by claiming…

Every boundary from Clarke's blistering innings

2026-07-24 · 18:33

Birmingham Phoenix batter Joe Clarke racks up a sensational 68 to kick off their Hundred campaign in style, attacking…

Pogacar on verge of fifth Tour after Alpe d'Huez win

2026-07-24 · 17:17

Defending Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is on the verge of winning a record-equalling fifth Tour de France after…

Fury wins low-key warm-up to keep Joshua fight on track

2026-07-24 · 17:17

Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach in a low-key bout in Thailand attended by no more than 1,500 fans - and which was not…

Sciver-Brunt feels 'mum guilt' as coaching career begins

2026-07-24 · 17:04

Former fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt and wife of England captain Nat discusses the difficulties of balancing her…

Trent Rockets make light work of Birmingham Phoenix

2026-07-24 · 16:33

Birmingham Phoenix score just 64 in their innings in a batting performance they'll want to forget, allowing Trent…

NBA superstar James, 41, to join Philadelphia 76ers

2026-07-24 · 16:07

Former Lakers basketball star LeBron James will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

IOC says Infantino complaint outside its scope

2026-07-24 · 16:07

The IOC says it will not investigate Gianni Infantino as a complaint about the Fifa president is "outside" its scope.

Phoenix all out for 64 as Hundred batting slump continues

2026-07-24 · 15:51

The trend of low scores in The Hundred continues as Birmingham Phoenix suffer a nine-wicket defeat by Trent Rockets at…

Scottish sides in Europe postpone league matches

2026-07-24 · 15:31

All five Scottish teams in European competitions have opted to postpone their Premiership matches scheduled for…

Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned

2026-07-24 · 15:14

The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025…

Backstedt to make Tour de France Femmes debut

2026-07-24 · 14:56

Fresh from winning two titles at the British National Road Championships, Zoe Backstedt has been selected to ride in her…

Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation

2026-07-24 · 14:24

World Cup winner Rodri to undergo back surgery, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca confirms.

Van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach

2026-07-24 · 13:26

Belgium appoint former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract running through Euro…

LA Dodgers and MVP Ohtani launch summer of live baseball on BBC

2026-07-24 · 13:00

World Series champions the Los Angeles Dodgers will launch a summer of live Major League Baseball on the BBC.

England captain Sciver-Brunt to miss first two Hundred matches

2026-07-24 · 12:54

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss Trent Rockets' first two matches of The Hundred to manage her workload.

Stroll has suspension failure on new Aston Martin

2026-07-24 · 12:44

Lance Stroll spins out with a rear suspension failure on the new Aston Martin as Charles Leclerc sets the pace in…

McClenaghan set to qualify for pommel horse final

2026-07-24 · 12:31

Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan all but secures his passage to the Commonwealth Games pommel horse final as he posts a…

Kelly and Agyarko ooze confidence before title bout

2026-07-24 · 12:19

With the IBF world light-middleweight title in his possession, Josh Kelly feels "it's a different version of me" since…

Opetaia sues IBF to return cruiserweight world title

2026-07-24 · 11:55

Boxer Jai Opetaia starts legal action in the United States to try to force the IBF to hand back the cruiserweight world…

GB Paralympian Schrager given two-year ban after failed drug test

2026-07-24 · 11:18

Paralympic medallist Daphne Schrager insists she has "never cheated" after being given a two-year ban following an…

Devlin opens up on 'too stressful' Hearts exit for Rangers

2026-07-24 · 11:00

Cammy Devlin says it was "too stressful" to head to the World Cup with his club future still to be decided - although…

Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit

2026-07-24 · 10:40

Jurgen Klopp starts his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.

Boxers choose Commonwealths over Love Island chance

2026-07-24 · 10:09

Team Northern Ireland boxers Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock talk about choosing the Commonwealth Games over potentially…

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