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Today so far 2026-09-22 · 00:00 UTC

F1 has reduced the maximum distance of races by 15km in a significant regulatory change, while football continues to dominate headlines with Liverpool eyeing an in-demand right-back, Atletico hitting back at Mourinho over referee complaints, and Gary Neville calling out Man Utd for a lack of effort. Elsewhere, Scotland is dealing with squad adjustments ahead of their upcoming fixture with Montgomery called up as Tierney and McLean drop out, while darts faces potential turbulence with concerns that Luke Littler could walk away amid a booing controversy.

Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

2026-06-20 · 23:46 UTC
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Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

2026-06-20 · 23:21

Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she…

Undav scores twice as Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast

2026-06-20 · 22:45

Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book…

Country music fan Kane leaves Ella Langley gig early to make curfew

2026-06-20 · 22:10

Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to…

England close in on T20 semis spot with victory over Scotland

2026-06-20 · 22:02

England put on an impressive batting display to defeat Scotland by 38 runs in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup Group Two…

Newcastle reject Spurs bid of about £80m for Tonali

2026-06-20 · 21:39

Newcastle United reject a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali of about £80m.

Chelsea weigh up Wirtz move - Sunday's gossip

2026-06-20 · 21:29

Chelsea considering Florian Wirtz move, Felix Nmecha open to England return and Aston Villa among Nick Woltemade…

Impressive England beat Scotland to close on semis

2026-06-20 · 20:54

England's batting sparkles again as the hosts close on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory…

Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?

2026-06-20 · 20:16

Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on…

Hunt and Glave win British 100m titles

2026-06-20 · 19:50

Amy Hunt retains her British 100m title while Romell Glave becomes the men's 100m champion for the first time.

Scotland 0-1 Morocco: Unique angles and behind the scenes

2026-06-20 · 19:45

All the unique angles, and everything the TV cameras didn't show you, from Scotland's 1-0 defeat by Morocco at the 2026…

Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last 32 place

2026-06-20 · 19:36

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically…

Can 'best Northampton team ever' become one of English rugby's greats?

2026-06-20 · 19:35

Does Northampton Saints' second Prem Rugby title in three seasons suggest a dynasty is being built at the club?

Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes

2026-06-20 · 19:22

Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the…

Real Madrid deny contact with Bayern's Olise

2026-06-20 · 19:04

Real Madrid deny reports linking them with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise.

Catalans continue upturn by beating Bulls

2026-06-20 · 19:04

Catalans Dragons pick up a third win in four Super League games with a victory over Bradford Bulls.

Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat

2026-06-20 · 18:58

Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world…

Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World Cup

2026-06-20 · 18:48

Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against…

Root 'like a fine wine' as he passes 14,000 Test runs

2026-06-20 · 18:36

Former England bowlers Steven Finn and Phil Tufnell pay tribute to Joe Root as the England batter became the second man…

Thunder beat Pulse to win NSL 2026 grand final

2026-06-20 · 18:33

Manchester Thunder beat London Pulse to win the 2026 Netball Super League grand final in front of a home crowd of 8,000.

Two spectators injured in Donegal Rally accident

2026-06-20 · 18:26

Two spectators have been taken to hospital and Saturday's final two stages have been cancelled after an accident at the…

Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game

2026-06-20 · 18:02

Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second…

Brobbey scores twice against Sweden

2026-06-20 · 17:57

Brian Brobbey scores twice in the first half in Netherland's World Cup match with Sweden.

Fritz beats Zverev again to reach Halle final

2026-06-20 · 17:44

Taylor Fritz's impressive form on grass continues as he beats French Open champion Alexander Zverev to reach the final…

Root drags England fight into final day against NZ

2026-06-20 · 17:44

Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand on a day when absent captain Ben…

Injury concern for Mooney as Australia beat Netherlands

2026-06-20 · 17:06

Beth Mooney smashes a half-century but retires hurt as Australia complete a comfortable 98-run victory over the…

Rampant Kerry too strong for Armagh in round three

2026-06-20 · 16:50

Holders Kerry produce a ruthless display to see off Armagh 4-18 to 0-17 in round three of the All-Ireland SFC at…

Almeraq completes return from 'horror fall' with Ascot win

2026-06-20 · 16:46

Almeraq prevails in a photo finish to beat a quality international field in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at…

Root makes history & hits half-century

2026-06-20 · 16:34

Watch the best of Joe Root England against New Zealand on day four of the men's Test Match series.

How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?

2026-06-20 · 16:24

With the second round of group-stage matches under way, we assess who can play who in the knockout rounds - and how they…

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