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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.

Machado Garry to face Makhachev for UFC title

Ian Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor McGregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam Makhachev for the welterweight belt in Philadelphia on 15 August.

2026-06-18 · 07:13 UTC
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Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol Messi

2026-06-18 · 06:11

Making a World Cup debut was a huge thrill for midfielder Ryan Christie as the Scotland midfielder sets sights on making…

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 11

2026-06-18 · 05:56

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

Diaz scores as Colombia beat debutants Uzbekistan

2026-06-18 · 05:01

Colombia make a winning return to the World Cup, defeating debutants Uzbekistan.

Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round one

2026-06-18 · 05:01

Watch the best goals from the first round of games at the World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel…

Best to worst - every World Cup team ranked after one game

2026-06-18 · 04:28

Argentina are the defending world champions but their not the best side at this World Cup according to our BBC Sport…

Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal

2026-06-18 · 03:53

Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.

Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts

2026-06-18 · 03:29

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.

Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks

2026-06-18 · 02:21

Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are…

Yirenkyi breaks Panama hearts with late Ghana winner

2026-06-18 · 01:26

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scores from close range in the 95th-minute to break Panama hearts in their World Cup Group L…

Unprecedented access to one of football’s greatest

2026-06-18 · 01:15

Unprecedented access to the life and career of one of football’s greatest strikers.

This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun

2026-06-18 · 00:23

Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.

'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form

2026-06-18 · 00:12

Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during…

Watch: Fans celebrate England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia

2026-06-18 · 00:11

Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup.

Tuchel 'loved the reaction' after England's 'complicated' first half

2026-06-17 · 23:57

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he "loved the reaction" his side gave after the break following a "complicated"…

Liverpool trigger winger Munoz's £34.6m release clause

2026-06-17 · 23:46

Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his release clause.

Hart impressed by Kane's attention to detail with penalties

2026-06-17 · 23:44

BBC World Cup pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney analyse Harry Kane's change in techniques and the amount of work he puts…

I tried to encourage them to go for it - Tuchel

2026-06-17 · 23:15

England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign…

England at 'best level' in second half against Croatia - Kane

2026-06-17 · 23:08

Harry Kane feels England were at their "best level" in the second half of their 4-2 win over Croatia after giving up…

Bellingham 'put noise aside' ahead of England win over Croatia

2026-06-17 · 23:02

England's Jude Bellingham says he "put the noise aside" to focus on their World Cup opener against Croatia and is…

England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia

2026-06-17 · 22:56

England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.

Substitute Rashford hits England's fourth against Croatia

2026-06-17 · 22:19

Substitute Marcus Rashford scores for England to seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026…

Spurs join clubs interested in Newcastle's Tonali

2026-06-17 · 22:18

Tottenham Hotspur have joined the list of clubs who are interested in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Kane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty

2026-06-17 · 22:02

Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against Croatia with a retaken penalty, after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik…

Baturina fires Croatia level against England

2026-06-17 · 22:02

Croatia's Martin Baturina scores from outside the box to make it 1-1 against England in their group L game at the Dallas…

Kane heads England into 2-1 lead against Croatia

2026-06-17 · 22:01

Harry Kane scores his second goal of the game against Croatia, heading home from a Declan Rice corner to give England a…

Musa strikes for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England

2026-06-17 · 22:01

Petar Musa scores for Croatia to make it 2-2 against England in their World Cup match in Dallas.

Bellingham scores early in second half to put England 3-2 up

2026-06-17 · 22:00

Jude Bellingham gives England a flying start to the second half against Croatia, scoring in the 47th minute to put…

'Scared to take him off' - Ronaldo struggles after fellow superstars sparkle

2026-06-17 · 21:42

Three superstars delivered for their countries at the World Cup on Tuesday.

Man Utd & Spurs move for Summerville - Thursday's gossip

2026-06-17 · 21:22

Manchester United and Tottenham move for Crysencio Summerville, Chelsea monitor goalkeeper Diogo Costa and target Andrea…

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