Today so far 2026-09-18 · 00:00 UTC

England's cricket team has secured a T20 series win over Sri Lanka with back-to-back victories, including a commanding performance that sealed the series. In football, Manchester City's young talent Samba has made an impressive impact, while Thomas Tuchel faces key selection decisions for his first England squad since the World Cup. Elsewhere in sports, darts champion Michael van Gerwen suffered a shock first-round exit, and golfer Rory McIlroy faltered at Wentworth where Rai currently shares the lead.

Man Utd plan naming rights deal for new stadium

Manchester United will look at the potential of a naming rights deal for the 'new' Old Trafford as part of their "sanity, not vanity" approach to the £2bn stadium plans.

2026-07-09 · 14:07 UTC
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Has your area gone football-mad? We've mapped World Cup viewing

2026-07-09 · 13:34

We've analysed BBC iPlayer viewing across the UK to see where the tournament has been most popular.

Slade up for selection fight after England recall

2026-07-09 · 13:12

Centre Henry Slade, who did not play a minute of England's Six Nations campaign earlier this year, has been recalled to…

The footballing Fiji wing outscoring Bielle-Biarrey and zeroing in on England

2026-07-09 · 12:07

Jiuta Wainiqolo may be the best wing on earth.

Greaves first woman to reach European Tour event

2026-07-09 · 12:06

Beau Greaves creates more darts history by becoming the first woman to qualify for a PDC European Tour event.

Wales drop Rees-Zammit to bench as Costelow starts

2026-07-09 · 12:03

Wing Louis Rees-Zammit drops to the bench and Sam Costelow starts at 10 as Wales make three changes to face Argentina on…

Benitez open to Scotland job - what would he bring and is he affordable?

2026-07-09 · 10:59

Is Rafa Benitez a realistic contender to replace Steve Clarke as Scotland head coach or would the Spaniard's likely…

'I didn't think it'd get that traction' - Stones on viral prank

2026-07-09 · 10:53

John Stones talks about the viral dressing-room injury prank that left England boss Thomas Tuchel briefly stunned.

Kostyuk stuns Paolini to reach first Wimbledon semi-final

2026-07-09 · 10:40

Watch the highlights as Marta Kostyuk beats Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-2 to reach her first Wimbledon singles semi-final.

McEnroe and Murray explain why Fery is ruling Wimbledon

2026-07-09 · 09:55

Good tennis IQ and inner belief - how British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached defied the odds to reach a shock…

'Sack him' - Stokes on potential retirement rule breach

2026-07-09 · 08:38

Ben Stokes reacts after the ICC contacted the ECB over a potential rule breach linked to his retirement announcement.

Russell returns for Scotland in South Africa

2026-07-09 · 07:29

Star fly-half Finn Russell is fit to start for Scotland against South Africa in the second round of Nations Championship…

Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - Chelsea's new £40m winger

2026-07-09 · 06:24

Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda hopes to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving Sporting's academy…

Weekly quiz: How many European teams are in World Cup quarters?

2026-07-09 · 06:18

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?

2026-07-09 · 05:48

What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results.

How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick?

2026-07-09 · 05:18

Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would…

Chris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions

2026-07-08 · 22:34

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup,…

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

2026-07-08 · 20:58

The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.

'Incredible!' - best shots from day 10 at Wimbledon

2026-07-08 · 18:52

Enjoy the best shots from day ten at Wimbledon, featuring Elise Mertens and Britain's Arthur Fery.

Wildcard Fery storms past Cobolli and makes Wimbledon history

2026-07-08 · 18:44

Arthur Fery makes history at Wimbledon by defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to become the first British…

'Epic moments' - How relentless Fery dismantled Cobolli

2026-07-08 · 18:13

BBC Sport's Jamie Murray, Tim Henman and Todd Woodbridge analyse Arthur Fery's stunning Wimbledon quarter-final victory…

From Barcelona to Bromley: Inside Putellas' move to LCL

2026-07-08 · 17:39

London City Lionesses have pulled off one of the biggest signings in WSL history - but how did they persuade Alexia…

'Emotions I hadn't experienced before' - Fery on 'incredible' quarter-final win

2026-07-08 · 17:31

Arthur Fery is through to his first Wimbledon semi-final after an "incredible" victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli on…

A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

2026-07-08 · 16:31

It's fast becoming a World Cup Golden Boot for the ages. But who will win it?

Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble

2026-07-08 · 07:26

Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.

'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again

2026-07-07 · 23:46

It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in…

What must Fery do to become Wimbledon semi-finalist?

2026-07-07 · 21:15

Arthur Fery is bidding to become the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals in the Open era - here is how…

Rogers is Arsenal's main target - Wednesday's gossip

2026-07-07 · 20:58

Arsenal make Morgan Rogers their main target, Liverpool interested in Mexico teenager and Everton eye England defender…

England enjoy stunning victory as India fall to record T20 defeat

2026-07-07 · 20:51

England take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their five match series after stunning India in the third T20 at Trent Bridge,…

GB's Patten reaches Wimbledon doubles semi-finals

2026-07-07 · 20:38

Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara complete another comeback victory to reach the Wimbledon…

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