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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.

Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career

Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

2026-07-07 · 20:28 UTC
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'To me! To you!' - England's comical fielding error

2026-07-07 · 20:27

Sam Curran and Jos Buttler watch the ball drop between them after a comical fielding mix-up during England's victory…

Hooper extends Exeter contract before Australia return

2026-07-07 · 20:27

Australia flanker Tom Hooper extends his contract at Exeter by a further season before agreeing to return to Super Rugby.

'They've been hammered' - Rashid wicket inflicts record loss on India

2026-07-07 · 20:11

Adil Rashid picks up the final wicket of Varun Chakravarthy at Trent Bridge as England inflict India's heaviest T20…

How close is that? - Buttler removes Varma with fingertip stumping

2026-07-07 · 20:02

England's Jos Buttler stumps India's Tilak Varma but only just, after managing to hang on to the ball for just enough…

Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India

2026-07-07 · 19:45

England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two…

LeBron James Leaves Lakers as Prediction Markets Wager Millions on His Next NBA Home

2026-07-07 · 19:26

LeBron James has told the Los Angeles Lakers he will not return, and prediction market bettors are already betting big…

Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney

2026-07-07 · 19:23

Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane…

Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed

2026-07-07 · 19:13

Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer…

Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt

2026-07-07 · 19:13

Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts…

'That's bragging rights for Jofra' - Archer removes Sooryavanshi

2026-07-07 · 19:12

England's Jofra Archer picks up the big wicket of his IPL teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for just 13, as India lose a…

'Hogwarts stuff' - best shots from day nine at Wimbledon

2026-07-07 · 19:07

Enjoy the best shots from day nine of Wimbledon 2026, featuring Coco Gauff and Great Britain's Alfie Hewitt.

Salt shines in the sun at Trent Bridge to help England reach 200

2026-07-07 · 18:52

Phil Salt hits 70 off 44 balls, in an innings that include 10 boundaries, to help England reach 201-7 off their 20 overs…

Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL on World Cup duty

2026-07-07 · 18:51

Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana ruptures an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.

Springboks will provide rising Scots with true yardstick

2026-07-07 · 18:51

Scotland have risen to fifth in the world rankings after beating Argentina, but Saturday's visit to South Africa will be…

India take two quick wickets as Sooryavanshi takes brilliant catch

2026-07-07 · 18:28

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes a brilliant catch to remove Jacob Bethell and England lose Tom Banton in the next delivery as…

Fernandez header seals dramatic Argentina comeback

2026-07-07 · 18:19

Enzo Fernandez scores late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.

Messi rescues Argentina with equaliser against Egypt

2026-07-07 · 18:13

Lionel Messi scores a late equaliser for Argentina against Egypt to level the game at 2-2 during their match in Atlanta.

Sinner beats Struff to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

2026-07-07 · 18:12

Jannik Sinner moves a step closer to defending his Wimbledon title with victory over Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff to…

'How?!' - Gauff battles into first Wimbledon semi-final

2026-07-07 · 18:08

Coco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final…

Did VAR correctly rule out this Egypt goal?

2026-07-07 · 18:05

Mostafa Zico has his goal for Egypt ruled out following a VAR review, for a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the build up,…

Lowry retires after returning to Raptors for one day

2026-07-07 · 18:04

Fromer NBA champion Kyle Lowry re-signs for his former team Toronto Raptors for one day before retiring at the age of 40.

Qarabag's Duran poised for Celtic medical

2026-07-07 · 17:51

Colombian forward Camilo Duran is poised to become Celtic's first summer signing, arriving for an undisclosed fee from…

England players to get hoarding warning after freak Henderson injury

2026-07-07 · 17:49

England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.

Arsenal set to sign Meslier on free transfer after Leeds exit

2026-07-07 · 17:32

Arsenal are set to seal the signing of goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer

Nordic Combined dropped from 2030 Winter Olympics

2026-07-07 · 17:13

The 2030 Winter Olympics will be the first edition not to feature Nordic Combined after the sport was removed from the…

Why do we see empty seats at Wimbledon's show courts?

2026-07-07 · 17:08

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why there are often empty seats in the crowd at Wimbledon, despite high ticket…

England's Best Since 1966 - Tuchel's Biggest Statement Yet?

2026-07-07 · 17:00

Is this what World Cup winners look like?

Ex-France star Vakatawa relishing surprise Test comeback with Fiji

2026-07-07 · 16:47

Virimi Vakatawa, whose power and pace graced France's midfield, could turn out for Fiji against England on Saturday.

Pogacar loses yellow jersey in Tour de France heat

2026-07-07 · 16:30

Mads Pedersen sprints clear from a breakaway to win the fourth stage of the Tour de France.

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