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Today so far 2026-09-18 · 06:01 UTC

England's cricket team has secured a T20 series victory over Sri Lanka, continuing their strong form in the format. In football, Bournemouth have made an impressive European start after overcoming a 17-point deduction, while Craig Bellamy is being allowed to speak with Burnley about their managerial position. Meanwhile, there is significant anticipation around Thomas Tuchel's first England squad selection since the World Cup, with rugby union's Fin Smith putting pressure on himself to prove his fitness for the autumn internationals.

'Total calamity!' US gift Belgium a third goal

USA goalkeeper Matt Freese with a huge error in judgement as he gifts Belgium's Hans Vanaken the ball, leaving him with an easy finish that defender Tim Ream could've done more to stop.

2026-07-07 · 01:55 UTC
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Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs

2026-07-06 · 23:51

BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

Spain's World Cup challenge built on record-breaking historic defence

2026-07-06 · 23:16

If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to…

Giantkiller Fery stands tall to make history at Wimbledon for Britain

2026-07-06 · 22:38

Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon.

'Learn how to lose' - tempers flare in Wimbledon mixed doubles

2026-07-06 · 22:15

Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo advance to the Wimbledon mixed doubles semi-finals in straight sets, but the…

Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal

2026-07-06 · 21:46

Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals,…

Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain

2026-07-06 · 21:14

Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the…

Fery stuns Dimitrov in five-set battle to reach quarter-finals

2026-07-06 · 21:04

Arthur Fery comes from two sets to one down to beat Grigor Dimitrov in a fifth-set tiebreak at Wimbledon, becoming the…

'I couldn't have imagined it ' - Fery reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals

2026-07-06 · 19:54

Great Britain's Arthur Fery expresses his excitement in reaching the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after beating Grigor…

'Take a bow!' - best shots from day eight at Wimbledon

2026-07-06 · 19:08

Enjoy the best shots from day eight at Wimbledon, featuring Alexandra Eala, Flavio Cobolli and Great Britain's Joe…

Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

2026-07-06 · 19:06

President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at…

Paolini 'superpower' brings win in front of idol Federer

2026-07-06 · 17:14

Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's…

'It's a very sad day' - Mexican fans react to loss to England

2026-07-06 · 16:43

Mexico's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in Mexico City.

Paolini fends off Eala to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

2026-07-06 · 16:33

Italy's Jasmine Paolini overcomes a spirited challenge from the Philippines' Alexandra Eala, winning 6-4 4-6 6-3 to…

The personal story of a dad who took his autistic son to the British Grand Prix

2026-07-06 · 16:28

My autistic son loves Formula 1 - and Silverstone have made it viable for him to go and watch it live.

F1 in Britain: Automated software to blame for crushing expectations

2026-07-06 · 15:45

Sometimes races finish behind a safety car, but it's not always satisfying.

How England's epic night at the Azteca unfolded

2026-07-06 · 11:05

Relive all the drama from England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, as Thomas Tuchel’s team progressed to a quarter-final meeting…

England win epic tie against Mexico to reach quarter-finals

2026-07-06 · 04:06

Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane converts a penalty as 10-man England beat Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup.

'Nasty, nasty challenge' - Quansah shown red card

2026-07-06 · 02:49

England are reduced to 10 men as Jarrel Quansah is shown a red card following a VAR review for a "nasty" challenge on…

Bellingham scores two in 98 seconds to silence the Azteca

2026-07-06 · 01:58

Jude Bellingham scores two goals in 98 seconds to give England a 2-0 lead over Mexico during their last 16 match at the…

Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?

2026-07-06 · 00:51

There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is…

Haaland sends Norway into quarter-finals as Brazil crash out

2026-07-05 · 22:47

Erling Haaland scores twice for Norway as they beat Brazil 2-1 at the New York New Jersey Stadium to reach the…

Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?

2026-07-05 · 16:33

Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for…

In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top

2026-07-04 · 11:02

A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his…

BBC expert Sutton predicts World Cup's last-16 matches

2026-07-04 · 09:33

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including…

What might Robinson's Aberdeen look like this season?

2026-07-03 · 14:53

As Stephen Robinson gets set for his first full season as Aberdeen head coach, BBC Sport Scotland assesses what his side…

Osaka reaches Wimbledon fourth round for first time

2026-07-03 · 14:17

Former world number one Naomi Osaka speeds into the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time with a confident win…

Curran wants chance to replace Stokes in Test team

2026-07-03 · 13:36

Sam Curran wants the opportunity to fill the vacancy left by Ben Stokes, but says he will not be putting pressure on…

'Everyone loved Diogo' - Jota remembered one year on

2026-07-03 · 13:18

On the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, Caoimhin Kelleher, Arne Slot, Nuno Espirito Santo, Conor Coady and Paulo…

Fiji aim to create slice of Suva in Wales

2026-07-03 · 12:56

Fiji will try to make Cardiff a home from home on Saturday as they 'host' Wales to kick off rugby's new Nations…

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