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Today so far 2026-09-20 · 00:00 UTC

Coventry City secured their first points of the season with a dramatic win over Forest, marking a significant milestone after 25 years without a victory in this fixture. In women's football, Arsenal snatched a last-minute equaliser to deny Man Utd their first WSL win, while Brighton delivered a dominant performance against Arsenal in the men's league. Elsewhere, darts player Littler achieved a dramatic comeback with a final-leg victory over Aspinall, and Warrington ended Hull KR's reign with an impressive display.

'There's so much people don't see' - Stokes on retirement decision

Following day four of England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, captain Ben Stokes explains his reasons for announcing his retiring, saying "the time was right" to leave international…

2026-06-28 · 19:02 UTC
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Relief for Russell as he returns to winning ways

2026-06-28 · 18:58

After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell has another victory to his name in 2026, and the relief in him was…

England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

2026-06-28 · 18:50

England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test…

Absolutely brilliant!' - Hunter Bell wins 1500m

2026-06-28 · 18:40

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell ran a season's best of 3:55:63 to win the 1500m at Diamond League Paris.

Is amount of pre-Wimbledon injuries a worry?

2026-06-28 · 18:37

Jack Draper says the amount of injured leading players is "pretty worrying" as he prepares to make his Grand Slam…

'I think he's had enough' - Is it the right time for Stokes to step away?

2026-06-28 · 18:37

Former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook discuss the potential reasons why Ben Stokes has chosen to…

Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes

2026-06-28 · 18:26

Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burnt out' in the build-up to…

Russell impresses and Verstappen bounces back - driver ratings

2026-06-28 · 18:08

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Austrian Grand Prix.

England men miss title, women escape Pro League drop

2026-06-28 · 18:05

England's men finish their FIH Pro League campaign in second place despite a penalty shootout defeat by India in their…

Nothing off table in picking Clarke successor - SFA

2026-06-28 · 17:59

The Scottish FA's chief executive says "nothing's off the table" in replacing Steve Clarke as national head coach, a…

Hants extend lead, Blaze go second in T20 Blast

2026-06-28 · 17:54

Hampshire beat Durham to move two points clear at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze go second with…

'Absolutely pathetic!' - Vaughan furious by Brook dismissal

2026-06-28 · 17:48

Harry Brook is caught for 21 in England's second innings against New Zealand - a dismissal which former England captain…

England set for series defeat in Stokes' last Test

2026-06-28 · 17:44

England face a mountainous task to send Ben Stokes into retirement with victory over New Zealand after captain drops…

'The show is over' - Stokes goes out swinging in his final Test innings

2026-06-28 · 17:30

Ben Stokes makes sure his final Test match innings is one to remember, as he shows off a number of different shots as he…

How 'gruelling' doping protocols almost put Williams off comeback

2026-06-28 · 17:17

Serena Williams says the nature of the anti-doping testing process almost stopped her from making a shock comeback.

Man Utd confirm Ugarte knee ligament damage

2026-06-28 · 17:01

Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage during Uruguay's World Cup…

Bad weather halts Women's PGA Championship final round

2026-06-28 · 16:54

Inclement weather delays the final round of the Women's PGA Championship by three and a half hours.

Ireland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run

2026-06-28 · 16:54

Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic…

England will miss Stokes' winning persona - Vaughan

2026-06-28 · 16:53

Former England captain Michael Vaughan reflects on Ben Stokes' shock retirement and how the team can move on from one of…

'This is remarkable' - Stokes gets guard of honour as he opens batting

2026-06-28 · 16:35

Watch the moment Ben Stokes opens the batting for England in their second innings against New Zealand at Trent Bridge,…

Wakefield scramble to win over Huddersfield

2026-06-28 · 16:30

Wakefield eke their way to a narrow win in a topsy-turvy encounter with Super League's bottom side Huddersfield Giants.

Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?

2026-06-28 · 16:28

The speculation has started, but who do Scotland fans want to replace Steve Clarke?

Saracens win record fourth title with emphatic victory

2026-06-28 · 16:27

Marlie Packer scores two tries on her final Saracens appearance as the north London side secure a record fourth league…

Lynn given welcome headache by Wales' young talent

2026-06-28 · 15:53

Wales' next generation are to push for Test action after taking their chance to impress boss Sean Lynn against…

Sixes, drops and a retirement as India end innings in frantic style

2026-06-28 · 15:41

With the help of Australia, India cut loose in the last two overs of their innings to set their opponents a target of…

'I can't believe it!' - Vaughan reacts to Stokes' retirement

2026-06-28 · 15:26

Watch the moment former England captain Michael Vaughan finds out on Test Match Special that current England captain Ben…

'Reasons can wait' - England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement

2026-06-28 · 15:19

Watch the moment England captain Ben Stokes tells his teammates that he will be retiring from Test cricket at the…

Archive: When Stokes guided England to 2019 World Cup success

2026-06-28 · 15:13

As Ben Stokes announces his retirement from Test cricket, BBC Sport looks back at how he helped England win the 50-over…

'That's why he's a great' - Stokes strikes first ball after announcing retirement

2026-06-28 · 15:10

Watch the moment Ben Stokes takes the wicket of Zak Foulkes in his first ball since his retirement is announced during…

GB rowers win six golds at World Cup in Lucerne

2026-06-28 · 14:53

Great Britain win six gold medals at the third and final World Cup regatta of the season in Lucerne.

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