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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.

Who am I? Guess tennis star No 4

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2026-07-03 · 06:00 UTC
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Beauty and brutality - six unforgettable Wales v Fiji games

2026-07-03 · 05:45

As Wales take on Fiji in the Nations Championship in Cardiff on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at six iconic moments in…

Ndoye and Embolo fire Switzerland past Algeria

2026-07-03 · 05:43

Switzerland end their 88-year wait for a win in the knockout stage of a World Cup as they beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 26

2026-07-03 · 05:32

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

'Not a carnival sideshow' - doubles players fear cutbacks

2026-07-03 · 05:11

A group of leading doubles players accuse the men's ATP Tour of trying to "end doubles as a viable profession".

Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's

2026-07-03 · 04:42

Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a…

Welsh Sports Hall of Fame to honour rugby great Gravell

2026-07-03 · 03:23

Former Wales and Lions centre Ray Gravell to be inducted into Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.

Portugal through to last 16 after dramatic victory over Croatia

2026-07-03 · 02:57

Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos after a chaotic second-half in Toronto to…

Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event

2026-07-03 · 02:33

Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near…

Late VAR drama as Croatia denied equaliser

2026-07-03 · 01:38

Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal is ruled out for offside after a VAR review, denying Croatia an equaliser against…

Ronaldo levels from penalty spot for Portugal

2026-07-03 · 01:19

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo draws his side level from the penalty spot against Croatia during their round of 32…

Ronaldo has equaliser ruled out for offside

2026-07-03 · 00:56

Cristiano Ronaldo has an equalising goal ruled out for offside during Portugal's round of 32 game with Croatia in…

Hard work and a disco jacket - how England turned fielding woes around

2026-07-03 · 00:26

It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a…

'Invisible man' to Spain's 'most decisive player' - Oyarzabal the hero again

2026-07-02 · 22:49

Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.

The French-born star carrying British hopes at Wimbledon

2026-07-02 · 22:28

Arthur Fery is left carrying British hopes at the All England Club after becoming the sole home player to reach the…

Sciver-Brunt stars as England beat SA to reach World Cup final

2026-07-02 · 22:21

England recover from an early loss of wickets to fight back and comfortably beat South Africa by 40 runs at The Oval, to…

England-Mexico one of four last-16 ties live on BBC

2026-07-02 · 22:15

England's meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and…

Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain cruise past Austria

2026-07-02 · 21:39

Mikel Oyarzabal scores in each half to help Spain beat Austria 3-0 in their World Cup last-32 match in Los Angeles.

Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final

2026-07-02 · 21:29

England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at…

'Premier League goalkeepers will be throwing food at the TV' - Hart

2026-07-02 · 21:16

Joe Hart analyses the decision to rule out Marc Cucurella's goal against Austria for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper…

'That is brilliant!' - Wyatt-Hodge's stunning run out removes Jafta

2026-07-02 · 20:58

South Africa's Sinalo Jafta is run out by a "brilliant" bit of fielding by England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge, to help England…

Rybakina produces dominant display to progress to third round

2026-07-02 · 20:55

Watch highlights as Elena Rybakina comfortably beats Caty McNally 6-1 6-2 in the second round of Wimbledon 2026.

Man Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip

2026-07-02 · 20:32

Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno…

Boycott of Israel games would cause 'significant and lasting harm' - FAI

2026-07-02 · 20:28

The Football Association of Ireland says any boycott of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel in…

'Spain are furious' - Cucurella has goal ruled out

2026-07-02 · 20:17

Marc Cucurella sees his goal ruled out for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round of 32…

'It had been coming' - Oyarzabal puts Spain ahead

2026-07-02 · 20:00

Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead against Austria, during their World Cup round of 32 match in Los Angeles.

Boulter and Watson among Britons to exit doubles

2026-07-02 · 19:54

Katie Boulter and Heather Watson are among the British players to exit the doubles competition in the first round at…

Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool

2026-07-02 · 19:48

US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to…

England's ever-reliable Knight steps up again with vital half-century

2026-07-02 · 19:44

England's Heather Knight uses all her experience to hit a vital 53 off 47 balls to help her side recover from 23-3 to…

Secret location & sleep devices: England bid to combat noisy Mexico fans

2026-07-02 · 19:26

England are taking precautions to ensure boisterous locals do not disrupt their preparations in Mexico.

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