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Today so far 2026-09-21 · 12:00 UTC

Cardiff is set to win the race to host a heavyweight boxing clash between Fury and Joshua. In football, Rangers secured another victory over Celtic thanks to a Naderi goal, while the Premier League season is well underway with teams receiving varied assessments of their early form. Elsewhere, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is taking place this weekend, England rugby player Edwards has signed a short-term deal with the Red Roses, and there are several developing stories in NFL and other sports competitions.

BBC extends deal for Scotland, Wales and NI games

Men's international games for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will continue to be broadcast on the BBC.

2026-06-24 · 16:00 UTC
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England's James and Rice to have fitness assessed

2026-06-24 · 16:00

England will assess the fitness of Reece James and Declan Rice before their final World Cup group game against Panama.

Do World Cup winners need to win every group stage match?

2026-06-24 · 15:39

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains why it is not essential to win every group stage match at a World Cup

Evans 'happy with decision' to retire after Wimbledon

2026-06-24 · 15:32

Great Britain's Dan Evans says he is "happy" with his decision to retire after Wimbledon after his singles career came…

Spurs sign Dubravka on free transfer amid doubts over Vicario future

2026-06-24 · 15:26

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer when his contract with Burnley…

As Messi turns 39, how he and Ronaldo keep breaking records

2026-06-24 · 14:39

Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.

GB's Evans out of Wimbledon qualifying as singles career ends

2026-06-24 · 13:55

Dan Evans' singles career is over after losing to Tristan Schoolkate in the second round of Wimbledon qualifying.

Cordina out of Mason fight after US visa block

2026-06-24 · 13:48

Welshman Joe Cordina says the United States embassy in London turned down his visa application.

Wales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job

2026-06-24 · 13:17

Burnley hope to complete a deal to appoint Wales boss Craig Bellamy following Scott Parker's departure.

Paro dethrones Crocker to land welterweight title

2026-06-24 · 12:37

Australia's Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion with a points win over Belfast's Lewis Crocker at the Pat…

Stokes apologises to team-mates before Test return

2026-06-24 · 11:28

England captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his team-mates before his return for the third Test against New Zealand at…

Leeds agree contract with Fulham forward Wilson

2026-06-24 · 11:23

Leeds agree a long-term contract with Fulham attacker Harry Wilson to join on a free transfer.

Defender Gusto considering Chelsea future

2026-06-24 · 11:23

Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is exploring his options to leave this summer, with the club placing a £75m price tag on him.

Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams

2026-06-24 · 11:15

BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against…

Lewis revives Wales career in problem position

2026-06-24 · 11:00

Dillon Lewis is back in the international fold after a two-year absence as Wales look to solve their problems at…

England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks

2026-06-24 · 10:58

England assistant Richard Wigglesworth says leaving Maro Itoje out of next month's game with world champions South…

Why Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth

2026-06-24 · 10:10

England midfielder Jude Bellingham was not shown a red card despite covering his mouth while talking to Ghana's Jordan…

Swansea great and ex-Wales player Williams dies

2026-06-24 · 10:07

Swansea City great and former Wales international Herbie Williams dies aged 85.

Lazio to pay compensation in pregnancy dispute case

2026-06-24 · 10:00

Lazio Women have been ordered to pay compensation to former midfielder Maja Gothberg because they unlawfully ended her…

World Cup quiz: Name Scotland and Brazil's teams in 1998

2026-06-24 · 09:52

Test your knowledge of the Scotland and Brazil sides that faced each other at the 1998 World Cup

England to face Scotland? World Cup knockout stage as it stands

2026-06-24 · 09:26

Use BBC Sport's predictor tool with in-game updates to plot your country's route through the World Cup knockouts.

Spurs' Tonali hunt shows chasm Newcastle must bridge

2026-06-24 · 08:48

The pursuit of Sandro Tonali by Tottenham - who narrowly avoided relegation last season - shows the challenge Newcastle…

What to look out for on EFL fixture release day

2026-06-24 · 07:58

All the information you need before the Championship, League One and League Two fixtures are announced on 25 June.

UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest

2026-06-24 · 07:20

Dustin Poirier has said he is "at the point where I need some help" after being arrested for alleged public drunkenness.

World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked

2026-06-24 · 06:59

After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.

What are Scotland's chances of progressing as third-place finishers?

2026-06-24 · 06:35

With 32 of 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds of the World Cup it is more difficult to be eliminated than to…

Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel with happier ending

2026-06-24 · 06:08

Many wondered how long it would take Amanda Anisimova to recover from last year's Wimbledon final.

Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil

2026-06-24 · 06:05

Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, but…

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 17

2026-06-24 · 06:05

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

From prodigy skier to world‑class tennis star

2026-06-24 · 05:00

He’s the best tennis player in the world, but how did he get there?

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