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Today so far 2026-09-22 · 06:01 UTC

The biggest sports story of the day involves the darts community expressing serious concerns that Luke Littler could walk away from the sport following a booing incident, which would be a significant loss for the professional game. In football, Liverpool are pursuing in-demand right-back Read as they look to strengthen their squad, while tension continues between José Mourinho and Atlético Madrid over referee complaints. Elsewhere, Formula 1 has reduced the maximum distance of races by 15km, and there are ongoing developments in international football with Scotland and Wales preparing for upcoming matches with squad changes and fresh managerial considerations.

'Play straight, be great' - why England must play for draw

Former captains Alistair Cook and Michael Vaughan both believe England have to play for the draw in the remaining two days of the second Test.

2026-06-19 · 18:37 UTC
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'Now I know how it feels to play me' - Sabalenka battles into Berlin semis

2026-06-19 · 18:23

Aryna Sabalenka says she now knows "how it feels to play against me" as she battled past Nikola Bartunkova to reach the…

Earps 'doesn't know' if she's ready for spotlight again

2026-06-19 · 18:07

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps does not know if she is ready to be back in the spotlight after signing for the…

England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test

2026-06-19 · 18:04

Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand…

England's Barry to continue with half-time interviews

2026-06-19 · 18:01

England assistant coach Anthony Barry is cleared to continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World…

Canada's Kone grateful for support after surgery

2026-06-19 · 17:49

Canada midfielder Ismael Kone thanks his team-mates and fans for their support after having surgery on a broken leg.

England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century

2026-06-19 · 17:42

England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper…

Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule'

2026-06-19 · 17:30

The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor says.

Fery's Queen's run ended by Cerundolo in narrow loss

2026-06-19 · 17:07

Britain's Arthur Fery narrowly misses out on another career milestone as he falls to Francisco Cerundolo in the Queen's…

England's Kildunne joins Bristol Bears for 2026-27

2026-06-19 · 17:01

England full-back Ellie Kildunne joins Bristol Bears for the 2026-27 PWR season following her exit from Harlequins.

Draper to return at Eastbourne with new coach Murray

2026-06-19 · 16:31

Britain's Jack Draper is set to make his return from injury at Eastbourne under new coach Andy Murray - but Emma…

Precise wins Coronation Stakes at Ascot for O'Brien

2026-06-19 · 15:55

Odds-on favourite Precise powers away to win the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favourite

2026-06-19 · 15:45

Your chance to rank 10 of the most colourful and iconic kits African teams have worn at the World Cup.

Durham chief 'bemused' by doubts around Stokes

2026-06-19 · 15:18

Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of…

From bowler to batter - Fisher's first fifty gives England hope

2026-06-19 · 14:40

Matt Fisher makes a first Test half-century batting at number 10 to help England to a score of 291 in their first…

Moutet loses almost all prize money for swearing on BBC TV

2026-06-19 · 14:40

France's Corentin Moutet loses almost his entire Queen's prize money after being fined $40,000 for swearing seven times…

The maths whizz turned teen star who chose Morocco over France

2026-06-19 · 13:22

Get to know Ayyoub Bouaddi - Morocco's new star.

Backstedt sprints to Tour de Suisse Femmes stage win

2026-06-19 · 12:52

Welsh rider Zoe Backstedt takes her ninth professional road race victory with a dominant finish to a bunch sprint in Bad…

Who's the Bos? - meet 2026 World Cup's fastest player

2026-06-19 · 12:43

Fifa’s sprint data has revealed Australia’s Jordan Bos as the fastest player at World Cup 2026, capping a remarkable…

Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle

2026-06-19 · 12:43

Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in…

'Keeping England in the match' - Fisher reaches a first Test 50

2026-06-19 · 12:23

Watch the moment England bowler Matt Fisher scores a first Test half-century as he frustrates New Zealand on the third…

Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas

2026-06-19 · 12:20

Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big…

Two-time Olympic medallist Philip retires

2026-06-19 · 11:52

British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.

Henry takes five wickets to give New Zealand control early on day three

2026-06-19 · 11:46

Matt Henry puts himself on the honours board at The Oval as he completes a five-wicket haul on the morning of day three…

Former England goalkeeper Earps joins London City Lionesses

2026-06-19 · 11:00

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps joins London City Lionesses on a two-year deal after leaving Paris St-Germain.

Morocco captain Hakimi to stand trial for rape

2026-06-19 · 10:28

French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

The heavily jeered $250m goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay?

2026-06-19 · 10:14

BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.

Burnley target Bellamy in managerial hunt

2026-06-19 · 10:03

Craig Bellamy is wanted by former club Burnley to become their new manager.

Wonderwall one of favourite England moments - Kane

2026-06-19 · 09:55

Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite…

North to bid farewell for Barbarians against Wales

2026-06-19 · 09:00

George North will bring the curtain down on his professional rugby career by playing for the Barbarians against Wales at…

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