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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.

Exeter's Feyi-Waboso declares himself fit for Prem final

Star wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso clears himself to play in Saturday's Prem final against Northampton in a huge boost for Exeter Chiefs.

2026-06-18 · 15:09 UTC
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Fatima to be first Pakistani woman to play in Hundred

2026-06-18 · 14:54

Fatima Sana will become the first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred after being selected by Birmingham Phoenix as a…

Kane is England's greatest striker, says Lineker

2026-06-18 · 14:37

Gary Lineker thinks Harry Kane is "the greatest English striker we've ever had" after the England captain equalled his…

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup

2026-06-18 · 13:41

Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning…

'They think they've got him!' - Duckett run out as NZ make breakthrough

2026-06-18 · 13:27

England lose their first wicket as Ben Duckett is run out for 36 by New Zealand's Nathan Smith on day two of the second…

Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham

2026-06-18 · 13:15

Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match…

'He's led New Zealand's charge' - Phillips scores first Test hundred

2026-06-18 · 13:15

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips scores his first Test century against England at The Oval, to help his side reach 391 on…

Motherwell appoint Johansson as Askou successor

2026-06-18 · 13:02

Alfred Johansson is the new manager at Motherwell, with the 35-year-old Swede aiming to build on the success of last…

The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe - Giroud

2026-06-18 · 12:57

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why iconic Les Bleus striker Kylian Mbappe is misunderstood, and seen…

Why are England playing a darts song at the World Cup?

2026-06-18 · 12:48

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at the range of goal songs being used at the 2026 World Cup

Weekly sports quiz: World Cups, F1 and NBA

2026-06-18 · 12:43

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Why does Scotland's McGinn do goggles celebration?

2026-06-18 · 12:43

John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.

Dean left out of England squad for Lord's Test

2026-06-18 · 12:16

Uncapped pair Ellie Threlkeld are Grace Potts are picked in England's squad for the historic first women's Test at…

What's going on with stoppage time at the World Cup?

2026-06-18 · 12:09

Pierluigi Collina decided to wage war on time-wasting at this World Cup, changing tack from the last tournament.

Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers

2026-06-18 · 12:00

Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the…

Furbank targets fairytale end to Northampton career

2026-06-18 · 11:59

Captain George Furbank is targeting a "fairytale finish" with Northampton as his decade at the club ends in Saturday's…

Wales face Albania in World Cup play-offs round one

2026-06-18 · 11:39

Wales will have to beat Albania and either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach…

Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to Canada

2026-06-18 · 11:39

The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for their…

Hydration boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points

2026-06-18 · 11:13

BBC Sport takes a look at the talking points from the first week of World Cup.

Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs

2026-06-18 · 11:10

England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales…

Calvin Harris & Commonwealths force Monday start to Celtic's title defence

2026-06-18 · 11:00

Celtic open the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season at home to Dundee on 3 August, with the champions saying they are…

NI and Republic of Ireland learn World Cup route

2026-06-18 · 10:56

Northern Ireland face a difficult 2027 Women's World Cup play-off with Portugal, while the Republic of Ireland will take…

Nearly man McInnes finally has Rangers job he really always wanted

2026-06-18 · 10:38

Why has Derek McInnes swapped nearly winning the Scottish title with Heart of Midlothian for a Rangers side who finished…

Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal

2026-06-18 · 10:05

Real Madrid agree a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool at…

Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?

2026-06-18 · 09:38

England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?

Working with Postecoglou and following the data - Salford's new boss Cklamovski

2026-06-18 · 08:19

Salford City have appointed Peter Cklamovski, someone with no experience of coaching in English football to try and lead…

Entertaining like no other - best Saints team ever?

2026-06-18 · 07:50

BBC Radio Northampton's Graham McKechnie reflects on the differences between Northampton Saints' 2024 title winning…

'I never imagined something like this' - Nadal reflects on Wimbledon 2008 win

2026-06-18 · 07:49

Rafael Nadal recalls his seismic five-set victory over Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final, arguably the greatest…

Who are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?

2026-06-18 · 07:19

BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his…

Machado Garry to face Makhachev for UFC title

2026-06-18 · 07:13

Ian Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor McGregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam…

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