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Today so far 2026-09-17 · 12:00 UTC

The 2029 Winter Olympics will be held across two countries as venues have been confirmed, marking a significant shift in how the Games will be hosted. In football, Gray was sacked by Hibs after just six league games, while there are broader concerns about VAR decision-making being rushed under pressure, as evidenced by a controversial derby review. Elsewhere in sports, Charlotte has been selected to host the WTA Finals from 2027, and there are ongoing questions about high-profile talent such as Chelsea's Kendry Paez and Manchester United's Gabriel.

How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team

Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.

2026-07-19 · 22:31 UTC
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Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show

2026-07-19 · 22:16

Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson also performed, with Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet among the celebrities in the…

Spain's Torres scores only goal of World Cup final

2026-07-19 · 22:03

Ferran Torres breaks the deadlock, scoring in extra time for Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina at the New…

Stars shine at the World Cup final half-time show

2026-07-19 · 20:52

Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira entertain the crowd at half-time in the World Cup final, with a special…

DeChambeau is not a cheater - Scheffler

2026-07-19 · 20:11

World number one Scottie Scheffler insists Bryson DeChambeau is "definitely not a cheater" as the rules incident which…

Evenepoel criticises 'inhuman' night doping tests as Vingegaard crashes out

2026-07-19 · 19:47

Remco Evenepoel criticises "inhuman" middle-of-the night doping tests at the Tour de France after winning stage 15,…

Russell 'numb to disappointment' after bitter blow to title hopes

2026-07-19 · 19:22

George Russell crashing out at Spa and falling 50 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli is a bitter blow to the Briton,…

England seal series with record Lord's ODI total

2026-07-19 · 19:17

England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series…

Runs and records galore as England beat India to seal ODI series win

2026-07-19 · 19:14

Ben Duckett hits a record-breaking 141 to help England beat India by 27 runs in a thrilling series decider at Lord's,…

'Everything was shaking' - Fox on putt that won him The Open

2026-07-19 · 19:03

Ryan Fox reacts to winning his first men's golf major, saying "everything was shaking" as he made the putt that sealed…

Title race would be 'done and dusted' without Mercedes reliability issues

2026-07-19 · 19:00

BBC F1 commentator Harry Benjamin is joined by Sam Bird and Rebecca Clancy to discuss Kimi Antonelli's victory at the…

'Satisfaction and joy' for triumphant Limerick

2026-07-19 · 18:48

Limerick manager John Kiely and wing-back Diarmaid Byrnes express their delight at winning their first All-Ireland title…

Fleetwood won't give up Open dream after 'special' week

2026-07-19 · 18:34

Tommy Fleetwood says he will continue to chase his dream of winning The Open after falling short at the end of a…

'Royal entertainment from an Indian great' - Kohli's final farewell?

2026-07-19 · 18:29

In what could be his last appearance in England, Virat Kohli hits an entertaining 74 from 60 balls in the third and…

'Can you believe it?' - Best shots from final round of The Open

2026-07-19 · 18:27

Enjoy the best shots from the final day of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy and Ryan…

How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open

2026-07-19 · 18:19

Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship - his first major title - with his final putt on a record-breaking weekend at Royal…

'The stuff dreams are made of' - Fox sinks birdie on 18th to win The Open

2026-07-19 · 18:17

Ryan Fox putts in from 12 feet for birdie on the 18th hole, as the New Zealander pips Cameron Young to the 2026 Open…

'What a way to take it' - best of Fox's winning final round at The Open

2026-07-19 · 18:13

Enjoy the best moments from Ryan Fox's final round at the 2026 Open Championship as the New Zealander wins his first…

Heroic and historic - Rohit's century to remember at Lord's

2026-07-19 · 18:03

Rohit Sharma becomes the first Indian to score a one-day century at Lord's as he scored 138, in an innings that included…

'He's got it!' - Rohit Sharma reaches historic century in style

2026-07-19 · 17:11

Rohit Sharma bring up his eighth 100 in England and becomes the first Indian on the ODI honours bored at Lord's as he…

Antonelli near-perfect but too much drama for Hamilton - driver ratings

2026-07-19 · 17:01

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Belgian Grand Prix.

Castleford comeback stuns leaders Leeds in thriller

2026-07-19 · 16:55

Castleford Tigers complete an extraordinary comeback to beat league leaders Leeds Rhinos 36-34 in a thrilling West…

Two riders die in separate British eventing competitions

2026-07-19 · 16:24

Two riders have died after separate incidents in competitions on Saturday, British Eventing confirms.

Shriever wins historic fourth BMX world title

2026-07-19 · 14:22

Beth Shriever becomes the first BMX racer to win four elite world titles as extreme weather curtails the UCI BMX Racing…

Patience, power, perfection - Duckett's record-breaking innings

2026-07-19 · 14:09

Ben Duckett rewrites the record books as he scores 141 in the third and final One Day International against India, the…

Tsitsipas claims first ATP title in 16 months

2026-07-19 · 14:06

Stefanos Tsitsipas wins his first ATP title in 16 months after defeating Raphael Collignon in the Swiss Open final.

Runners complete 'world's coolest marathon' on drifting North Pole ice

2026-07-19 · 14:06

Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.

GB's Shriever claims historic win as extreme weather halts final

2026-07-19 · 14:05

Bethany Shriever of Great Britain wins her fourth elite world title of her career at the UCI BMX Racing World…

Room for improvement but Scotland heading in right direction

2026-07-19 · 13:30

After wins against Argentina and Fiji and a loss against South Africa, Tom English reviews a productive summer for…

No ODI century but Bethell helps England to stunning start

2026-07-19 · 12:52

Watch the best shots from Jacob Bethell as he makes 91 off 93 balls to put England on course for a big score in the…

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