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Today so far 2026-09-22 · 12:01 UTC

Several athletes are making notable career moves, including an Olympic champion swimmer coming out of retirement and England fast bowler Wood retiring from international cricket. In American football, Matthew Stafford led the Rams to victory with four touchdown passes, while the sporting world continues to grapple with broader issues ranging from excessive advertising in FIFA Cup 26 to concerns about homegrown player development in the WSL.

Werro wins again as Broeders-Bol shines on 800m debut

Audrey Werro misses the women's 800m record as two-time 400m hurdles world champion Femke Broeders-Bol impresses.

2026-06-16 · 18:23 UTC
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Tuchel's defensive gambles and what do they say about Alexander-Arnold?

2026-06-16 · 18:01

England head coach Thomas Tuchel's high-risk defensive selection for World Cup exposed by Tino Livramento's injury as…

Nilakshi de Silva stars in commanding display against New Zealand

2026-06-16 · 17:45

Watch the best moments from Nilakshi de Silva's unbeaten 54 as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand with two balls to spare in the…

Moutet swears seven times in live BBC interview

2026-06-16 · 17:45

Corentin Moutet says he "hopes you guys didn't get offended" after swearing seven times in a live BBC television…

Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval

2026-06-16 · 17:41

England have handed out four debuts in two Tests this summer but Ben Stokes' role in the latest revolution remains a…

World Athletics seeks to improve pregnancy support

2026-06-16 · 17:23

World Athletics launches a new project to inform and improve its policies around pregnancy and childbirth for female…

Sri Lanka shock defending champions New Zealand

2026-06-16 · 17:17

Watch the moment Sri Lanka beat reigning champions New Zealand for the first time at a Women's World Cup, as Kaushani…

GB's Klugman, 17, claims first win on WTA Tour

2026-06-16 · 17:06

British teenager Hannah Klugman swept aside compatriot Harriet Dart at the Nottingham Open to claim her first win on the…

NZ on the brink after shock defeat by Sri Lanka

2026-06-16 · 17:03

Defending champions New Zealand suffer back-to-back defeats at the Women's T20 World Cup after another woeful…

Bow Echo edges Royal Ascot win to remain unbeaten

2026-06-16 · 17:02

Bow Echo remains unbeaten after holding off Gstaad to win a grandstand finish in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal…

Rew to make debut as Smith misses second Test

2026-06-16 · 16:48

Jamie Smith misses England's second Test against New Zealand following the birth of his daughter, with James Rew coming…

McIlroy calls for US Open set-up 'caution' after Shinnecock controversy

2026-06-16 · 16:35

Rory McIlroy says tournament organisers must make sure conditions at this week's US Open at Shinnecock Hills do not "get…

Drones create the first-ever FIFA scoreboard in Seattle sky

2026-06-16 · 16:20

BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, witnessing 400 drones light up the night sky and display the score of…

McIlroy warns USGA over Shinnecock Hills course conditions

2026-06-16 · 16:03

Six-time major champion Rory McIlroy says the USGA will have to be wary of course conditions at this week's US Open at…

Up to 15,000 England fans head to Dallas for World Cup opener

2026-06-16 · 15:50

England fans have had a longer wait than most for their 2026 World Cup campaign to get under way.

The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut

2026-06-16 · 15:17

A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer's difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.

McLaren launch appeal against Gasly penalty reverse

2026-06-16 · 15:11

McLaren lodge an appeal against the decision to overturn Alpine driver Pierre Gasly's pit-lane speeding penalty at the…

Just's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star

2026-06-16 · 15:09

BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the…

Connor returns in McDermott's first England squad

2026-06-16 · 15:00

England coach Brian McDermott picks 10 uncapped players in an expanded 38-man squad before this year's World Cup - and…

Tan converts £42m of Cardiff debt into equity

2026-06-16 · 14:46

Vincent Tan converts £42m of Cardiff City's debt to him into equity, nearly halving the amount the club owes to its…

McIlroy among early starters in US Open round one

2026-06-16 · 14:40

Six-time major champion Rory McIlroy will get his latest quest to win a second US Open title under way at 12:52 BST on…

What's next for Curtis Jones as Inter Milan step up their interest?

2026-06-16 · 14:28

As Inter Milan step up their interest in Curtis Jones, a look at the decision facing Liverpool and Jones, whose contract…

Record draws and Europe's slow start - is the World Cup lacking jeopardy?

2026-06-16 · 14:19

Seven of the 10 European teams to have played at the World Cup so far have failed to win - is heat the issue?

Lack of World Cup segregation a risk - fans' chief

2026-06-16 · 14:16

The head of fan group Football Supporters Europe says a lack of fan segregation at the 2026 World Cup shows Fifa has…

Solskjaer in the running for Ipswich job

2026-06-16 · 13:57

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Gary O'Neil are among the leading contenders for the Ipswich managerial role.

Irish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup

2026-06-16 · 13:53

Ireland's new cricket stadium will be be ready to stage games at the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, says Cricket Ireland…

England's Galligan returns to Quins from Saracens

2026-06-16 · 13:42

Women's World Cup-winning England lock Rosie Galligan will leave Saracens to rejoin Harlequins at the end of the season.

Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic

2026-06-16 · 13:18

Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of…

Livramento's World Cup in doubt after injury blow

2026-06-16 · 11:46

England defender Tino Livramento could miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of…

Would Hearts' McInnes be 'perfect fit' for Rangers?

2026-06-16 · 11:38

With Derek McInnes reportedly on the verge of a switch from Hearts to Rangers, his former assistant Tony Docherty…

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