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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.

Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record

Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.

2026-07-19 · 00:47 UTC
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England's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged?

2026-07-19 · 00:23

England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago.

Brilliant first half, turbulent second - Tuchel

2026-07-19 · 00:13

England manager praises his players as England beat France 6-4 for third place in the 2026 World Cup.

Rewatch the World Cup final in 3D

2026-07-19 · 00:00

Watch the World Cup final from every angle including through the eyes of every player.

Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages

2026-07-18 · 23:48

Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.

How did England players rate during the World Cup?

2026-07-18 · 23:31

BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.

'Chaos' & 'comedy refereering' as England beat Argentina

2026-07-18 · 22:53

Watch the highlights as England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship with the hosts…

Littler starts World Matchplay defence with Springer win

2026-07-18 · 22:40

Luke Littler said he had to "find another gear" as he started the defence of his World Matchplay Darts title with a 10-6…

Emotional Barry praises 'heartbroken' England players

2026-07-18 · 22:21

England assistant coach Anthony Berry tells BBC Sport how proud he is of his squad as they lead France 4-0 at half-time…

Hydration breaks not popular and Fifa will review - Wenger

2026-07-18 · 21:42

Arsene Wenger says he accepts the hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup have not been popular and Fifa will…

Northants beat Hants to win T20 Blast

2026-07-18 · 21:41

Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an…

Rice fires England into early lead against France

2026-07-18 · 21:17

Captain Declan Rice gives England an early lead, scoring in the third minute against France in the World Cup third-place…

Tottenham confident of Savinho signing - Sunday's gossip

2026-07-18 · 20:46

Tottenham are hopeful of signing Savinho from Manchester City, Real Madrid cool their interest in Rodri, AC Milan are…

'Absolutely fabulous' - best shots from third round of The Open

2026-07-18 · 19:46

Enjoy the best shots from the third round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy.

Burns birdies both par fives to take two-shot lead at The Open

2026-07-18 · 19:21

American Sam Burns sinks a birdie on holes 14 and 17 to move to ten under par in the third round of the 2026 Open…

Muchova to miss Canadian Open after 'small surgery'

2026-07-18 · 19:15

Wimbledon finalist Karolina Muchova says she is set to be sidelined for a "few weeks" after having a "small surgery".

'I'm not particularly fond of DeChambeau' - McIlroy

2026-07-18 · 18:48

Rory McIlroy describes Bryson DeChambeau's behaviour after receiving a two stroke penalty in the second round of the…

Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers

2026-07-18 · 18:02

Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.

Hodgkinson wins in London after 'tough couple of weeks'

2026-07-18 · 17:42

Keely Hodgkinson returns to winning ways at the London Diamond League after what the Olympic 800m champion admits has…

Spain's final training session before World Cup final cancelled

2026-07-18 · 17:32

Spain's final session before Sunday's World Cup final has been cancelled due to thunderstorms in New Jersey.

Thousands watch Pogacar extend lead with dominant win

2026-07-18 · 16:54

Tadej Pogacar extends his overall lead in the Tour de France after another dominant victory on the mountainous stage 14.

'I'm not fond of him' - McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of holding Open 'hostage'

2026-07-18 · 16:25

Rory McIlroy says he has "no doubt" over the R's decision to impose a two-stroke penalty on Bryson DeChambeau as he…

Inside Iraola's first week at Liverpool and big decisions he faces

2026-07-18 · 15:54

New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has lots of decisions to make ahead of the new season.

Hodgkinson holds off Broeders-Bol to win 800m

2026-07-18 · 15:33

Britain's Keely Hodgkinson secures her first Diamond League win of the season, beating Femke Broeders-Bol to first place…

Scotland flirt with defeat before overpowering Fiji

2026-07-18 · 15:25

Scotland win a hard-fought bonus-point victory against a reborn Fiji in a pulsating Nations Championship battle at…

'Unbelievable!' - GB's Kerr breaks mile world record

2026-07-18 · 15:20

Great Britain's Josh Kerr breaks the world record for the mile, held by Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999, by half…

Record-equalling finish from Fox as 2026 Open features another round of 62

2026-07-18 · 14:35

Ryan Fox joins Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns in producing a record-equalling lowest round for a men's major at the 2026…

The classroom moment that bonds finalists De la Fuente & Scaloni forever

2026-07-18 · 13:00

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni will go head-to-head in the World Cup final on Sunday…

A bit 'blah' or a worthy host? Is MetLife right World Cup final choice?

2026-07-18 · 11:30

North America correspondent Nada Tawfik explores the decision to award the World Cup final to MetLife Stadium amid…

All Blacks leave Irish with familiar sinking feeling

2026-07-18 · 11:17

After a six-try defeat by New Zealand in Eden Park, Ireland have now lost six games in a row against the All Blacks,…

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