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Today so far 2026-09-17 · 18:00 UTC

Thomas Tuchel is preparing his first England squad selection since taking over as manager, with several key decisions to make ahead of upcoming fixtures. In other football news, Newcastle players are facing scrutiny after their manager's angry reaction, while Jürgen Klopp has waded into German politics by calling to "reclaim the flag" amid the country's upcoming elections. Across other sports, Abhishek has set a new record with the fastest century in full-member T20 cricket, and the FA has demanded FIFA president Infantino release documents related to World Cup sell-off dealings.

R&A 'pretty close' to taking Open outside of UK for first time

Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.

2026-07-15 · 11:47 UTC
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Decision on changing Open final round timings to follow England World Cup semi-final

2026-07-15 · 11:35

Any change to The Open's final round timings, to avoid a clash with the World Cup final should England get there, will…

Which Open golfer are you?

2026-07-15 · 11:06

With the Open Championship poised to begin at Royal Birkdale, take our personality quiz to discover which male golfer…

Confident MacIntyre eyes Open Championship glory

2026-07-15 · 11:00

Scotland's number one Robert MacIntyre believes he is a much improved golfer from the one who teed up at his first Open…

Coventry close on £17m Switzerland defender Amenda

2026-07-15 · 10:59

Coventry City close in on a deal worth more than £17m for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Aurele Amenda.

Promoted Crystal Palace sign striker England

2026-07-15 · 10:21

Newly promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace sign striker Bethany England on free transfer.

Sunderland sign Belgium World Cup defender Meunier

2026-07-15 · 09:44

Experienced Belgian defender Thomas Meunier signs for Sunderland after his contract with Lille comes to an end.

Britain's Page to fight Ruziboev at UFC Paris

2026-07-15 · 09:43

Britain's Michael 'Venom' Page will face Uzbekistan's Nursulton Ruziboev in a middleweight bout at UFC Paris on 5…

Bournemouth in talks for Benfica defender Silva

2026-07-15 · 09:22

Bournemouth enter talks to sign Benfica and Portugal defender Antonio Silva as Marcos Senesi's replacement.

Stokes set for first game since England retirement

2026-07-15 · 09:03

Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to play for Durham against Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup next week.

London City sign Diani for more than £500,000

2026-07-15 · 08:12

London City Lionesses sign France forward Kadidiatou Diani from Lyon on a three-year deal.

We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni

2026-07-15 · 08:05

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup…

Keane was Kane's England team-mate - this week they are on different paths

2026-07-15 · 07:39

Will Keane and Harry Kane used to be team-mates for England Under-19s - but this week the former strike partners are on…

Olympic champion Lee to return after two years out

2026-07-15 · 07:00

Double Olympic champion Suni Lee, who has not competed since Paris 2024, says "I'm back" in an Instagram post.

The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup

2026-07-15 · 06:43

Enrique Macaya Marquez has recovered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured.

O'Callaghan fit for Glasgow despite doctor warning

2026-07-15 · 06:41

Mollie O'Callaghan says she is fit to compete at the Commonwealth Games despite being told to "stop swimming…

What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?

2026-07-15 · 05:59

England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 38

2026-07-15 · 05:52

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney

2026-07-15 · 05:40

Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.

From Niue to new Wales cap - James' Pacific heritage

2026-07-15 · 05:30

Kane James' first Wales cap is rooted in a family story that stretches from Pembrokeshire to the tiny Pacific island of…

All of Argentina's goals from the World Cup so far

2026-07-15 · 04:56

Watch all 17 of Argentina's goals from World Cup 2026 on their way to the semi-final, where they face England.

Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi

2026-07-15 · 02:05

Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in…

England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality

2026-07-15 · 02:05

England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the…

I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer

2026-07-15 · 01:59

England's defeat to Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can…

A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France

2026-07-15 · 00:28

Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup but will they go all the way and win it?

Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi

2026-07-15 · 00:18

England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning…

End of incredible Deschamps era as France exit World Cup with a whimper

2026-07-14 · 23:15

Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's…

World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

2026-07-14 · 22:01

The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

Spain into World Cup final after victory over France

2026-07-14 · 21:32

Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat…

Gyokeres part of Alvarez offer - Wednesday's gossip

2026-07-14 · 21:20

Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris…

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