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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.

England have 'big concerns' - so who would you pick to face Mexico?

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2026-07-02 · 13:00 UTC
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The World Cup's free agents looking for their next move

2026-07-02 · 12:44

Fourteen players still at the World Cup have no club to return to once the tournament is over.

'We want to win World Cup for him' - Portugal carry Jota's memory

2026-07-02 · 12:43

One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.

Tonali's sale to Spurs - are Newcastle on wrong side of history with rules?

2026-07-02 · 12:33

With midfielder Sandro Tonali set to join Tottenham for £100m, the Newcastle side has been taken apart over the past…

16.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo

2026-07-02 · 12:15

England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup last 16 attracts an audience of 16.3m on the BBC.

Versatile Osborne gets chance to prove wing credentials

2026-07-02 · 12:13

With Tommy O'Brien injured and James Lowe having left Ireland, Andy Farrell has given Jamie Osborne the chance to prove…

No Russell but Gray back for Scotland in Argentina

2026-07-02 · 12:08

Finn Russell will not feature for Scotland in their opening Nations Championship match of the summer series against…

First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'

2026-07-02 · 12:03

Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which…

Tandy pleased Wales pay dispute over before Fiji opener

2026-07-02 · 11:49

Head coach Steve Tandy says he is glad the latest dispute between Wales players and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has been…

Bronze renews contract with Chelsea until 2027

2026-07-02 · 11:26

England international Lucy Bronze has signed a contract extension with Chelsea until 2027.

Mickelson denies new misconduct allegations

2026-07-02 · 10:45

Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson denies allegations of misconduct and rejects claims he was forced to leave…

England were 15 minutes from humiliation - the issues Tuchel must solve

2026-07-02 · 10:37

Before England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the issues that remain for…

England fans face resale prices of at least £2,600 for Mexico tickets

2026-07-02 · 10:18

England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 showdown with Mexico face paying a minimum of £2,600 for one ticket…

Leinster confirm Ireland fly-half Carbery's return

2026-07-02 · 09:50

Leinster confirm the return of Ireland international Joey Carbery before the 2026-27 season.

Jockey Dettori breaks ribs in car crash

2026-07-02 · 09:50

The racing jockey is in hospital recovering from the crash.

Spurs sign Fernandes for club record £85m

2026-07-02 · 09:14

Tottenham complete the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85m.

Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced

2026-07-02 · 09:02

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management…

Everton sign midfielder Hackney from Middlesbrough

2026-07-02 · 09:00

Everton sign midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for a fee of at least £16m.

'You can't catch your breath' - how will Azteca altitude impact England?

2026-07-02 · 08:21

BBC Sport explores how playing football at high altitude affects the body and mind as England prepare to visit Mexico…

London City Lionesses sign Germany striker Anyomi

2026-07-02 · 08:06

Germany forward Nicole Anyomi joins London City Lionesses on a three-year contract.

Rees-Zammit reverts to Wales wing for Fiji test

2026-07-02 · 08:05

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has made six changes for the Nations Championship opener from the side that defeated…

Norris 'happy I have the pain of this year for the glory of last'

2026-07-02 · 07:45

Lando Norris tells BBC Sport he is "paying the price" for the effort that brought him the 2025 title - and why McLaren…

Prendergast starts as Osborne makes wing switch for Ireland

2026-07-02 · 07:15

Sam Prendergast's strong end to the season with Leinster earns him a recall to the Ireland starting team for Saturday's…

Jones to take on Mederos at UFC Sacramento

2026-07-02 · 07:12

Welsh lightweight Mason Jones will take on MarQuel Mederos in Sacramento, California, USA on UFC Fight Night.

The Dublin school secretary whose son faces Messi World Cup test

2026-07-02 · 07:02

The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most…

Weekly sports quiz: Wimbledon, World Cup and cricket

2026-07-02 · 06:49

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

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 25

2026-07-02 · 05:51

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

Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 3

2026-07-02 · 05:49

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

Will Britain's final four lift Wimbledon gloom?

2026-07-02 · 05:49

In her first BBC Sport column at this year's Wimbledon, Naomi Broady analyses whether the last four Britons in the…

Where does Galbraith's £10m move rank among Swansea's big sales?

2026-07-02 · 05:46

Ethan Galbraith's move to Stoke City is a profit of over £8m for Swansea City but it falls some way short of the club's…

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