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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.

No further injuries for Ireland before Wallabies opener

Forwards coach Paul O'Connell says Ireland have no further injury concerns before next week's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.

2026-06-27 · 11:57 UTC
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Gunter's journey to mentor as Wales host U19 Euros

2026-06-27 · 11:29

Chris Gunter won his first Wales senior cap as a 17-year-old in Wrexham - he returns to the Racecourse in charge of the…

'Trent Bridge falls silent!' - England lose three early wickets

2026-06-27 · 11:17

England lose three wickets for eleven runs as Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Jamie Smith are dismissed early on day three…

Man Utd waiting on Ugarte injury after he leaves pitch on stretcher

2026-06-27 · 10:36

Manchester United are waiting to discover the extent of Manuel Ugarte's injury after the midfielder was stretchered off…

Riot Games Makes Stake-Owned Kick an Official Esports Broadcaster, Just a Year After Rescinding Sponsor Ban

2026-06-27 · 09:30

Riot Games has named Kick, the streaming platform owned by the founders of crypto casino Stake, as an official…

Scouting report on Panama - why England should be wary

2026-06-27 · 09:22

Panama's results do not paint a true picture of their performances in the World Cup so far - so what can England expect…

Korda six behind Yoon as she seeks major hat-trick

2026-06-27 · 08:40

Nelly Korda is six shots behind Ina Yoon at the midway point of the Women's PGA Championship as she chases her third…

One night in Miami: The Scotsmen of the apocalypse

2026-06-27 · 08:34

BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen paints the scene from Miami as Scotland's World Cup hopes fade.

Trader Turns FIFA World Cup Bets Into $8.47 Million Profit in a Single Day

2026-06-27 · 08:30

A prediction-market trader earned $8.47 million in a single day betting on the FIFA World Cup.

George criticises 'unacceptable' Auvaa over nightclub incident

2026-06-27 · 08:16

Jamie George has criticised his Saracen's team-mate Totoa Auvaa's "unacceptable" behaviour after the Samoan was involved…

Celtic not prepared to meet Hibs asking price for Chaiwa - gossip

2026-06-27 · 08:12

Celtic continue chase for Hibs midfielder as Rangers consider a goalkeeper swap deal...

From supermarket to World Cup - the forgotten England team

2026-06-27 · 08:03

New Ferens Park feels a world away from the New York New Jersey Stadium, but it was on this artificial pitch in the…

Humphries beats Littler to win US title in New York

2026-06-27 · 07:51

Luke Humphries beats Luke Littler in a deciding leg to defend his US Darts Masters title in New York.

Crocker has opportunities despite title loss

2026-06-27 · 07:25

Lewis Crocker's manager Jamie Conlan says there are opportunities for the former IBF welterweight champion but "back to…

Messi to start final Argentina group match on bench

2026-06-27 · 07:04

World Cup top scorer Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel…

Mayweather & Chris Rock fuel Whittaker's American dream

2026-06-27 · 06:57

British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker tells BBC Sport how sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and boxing great Floyd…

Ex-England bowler Plunkett makes pro baseball debut

2026-06-27 · 06:33

Former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett trades the cricket field for the baseball diamond as he makes his professional…

Egypt through but late drama denies Iran guaranteed last 32 spot

2026-06-27 · 06:29

Iran have a goal ruled out for offside and hit the crossbar in the final moments of a thrilling 1-1 draw against Egypt…

Belgium thrash New Zealand to win Group G

2026-06-27 · 06:18

Belgium defeat New Zealand 5-1 to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 as winners of Group G on goal difference.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 20

2026-06-27 · 05:57

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

Iran denied guaranteed spot in last 32 as VAR disallow injury-time winner

2026-06-27 · 05:45

Shoja Khalilzadeh's goal is ruled out by VAR in injury-time denying Iran automatic qualification into the round of 32,…

'Brilliant!' - De Bruyne gets off the mark with trademark strike

2026-06-27 · 05:32

Kevin De Bruyne scores his first goal in the 2026 World Cup as Belgium beat New Zealand to finish top of Group G.

The rare therapy used by NBA icon O'Neal to get Sciver-Brunt fit

2026-06-27 · 05:09

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is using a rare treatment employed by NBA great Shaquille O'Neal in bid to be fit for…

Spain's Pino may miss rest of World Cup

2026-06-27 · 04:43

Spain winger Yeremy Pino may miss the rest of the World Cup with a suspected broken collarbone.

How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie

2026-06-27 · 03:41

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

Muslera's mistake gifts Spain win as 10-man Uruguay crash out

2026-06-27 · 02:57

Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's mistake gifts Alex Baena the only goal of the game, as Spain defeat Uruguay to send…

Cape Verde's incredible World Cup journey continues after Saudi draw

2026-06-27 · 02:53

Cape Verde deliver a valiant performance to earn their third draw of the group stage, a result that means they qualify…

England qualify for World Cup knockout stage

2026-06-27 · 02:47

England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their…

'The fairytale continues!' Emotional scenes as Cape Verde qualify for last 32

2026-06-27 · 02:37

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of…

Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury

2026-06-26 · 23:46

Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through…

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