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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.

BBC or ITV? Inside how World Cup broadcast picks are made

The 2026 World Cup is under way - but how do the BBC and ITV decide who shows which matches on TV?

2026-06-15 · 16:51 UTC
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Why Shinnecock may not offer the US Open test it has in the past

2026-06-15 · 16:34

After the past two US Opens at the New York course descended into controversy, tournament organisers say they have…

'You make your own hope, I'm not going to let cancer win'

2026-06-15 · 16:10

After being diagnosed with stage four cancer at the age of 33, athlete Ciara Mageean opens up on illness, hope and…

Gvardiol agrees new Man City deal until 2031

2026-06-15 · 16:00

Defender Josko Gvardiol agrees a new contract at Manchester City until the summer of 2031.

NBA Finals winner Anunoby predicts UK basketball boom

2026-06-15 · 15:58

London-born forward OG Anunoby played a starring role in the New York Knicks' NBA Championship-winning season, and…

F1 in Spain: An old-fashioned strategy fight can still be thrilling

2026-06-15 · 15:25

Armed with a ton of new upgrades, Ferrari came to Spain full of confidence.

World Cup quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers

2026-06-15 · 15:24

We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings.

Leinster prop Porter ruled out of URC final

2026-06-15 · 15:16

Ireland prop Andrew Porter has been ruled out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final with the Bulls at Croke Park.

Wolves appoint Portuguese Peixoto as new boss

2026-06-15 · 15:12

Wolverhampton Wanderers appoint Portuguese Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach.

Prem talking points: Bath's missing drop-goal, Feyi-Waboso's shower & Pollock's revenge

2026-06-15 · 14:47

A captivating pair of Prem semi-finals featured drama, defiance and thrown drinks in the stands as Exeter and…

Ferrari have lacked confidence but Hamilton generates belief - Benson

2026-06-15 · 14:17

F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling and BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson discuss the impact that Lewis Hamilton's grand…

False nines? 4-4-2? The tactical trends defining World Cup so far

2026-06-15 · 14:10

The return of 4-4-2? False nines? BBC Sport looks at the tactical trends emerging at the World Cup so far.

Beyond the comments: How athletes navigate social media

2026-06-15 · 14:00

Some young athletes continue to change the narrative shaping their visibility rather than simply enduring abuse.

Amorim agrees to become new AC Milan boss

2026-06-15 · 13:46

Ruben Amorim has agreed a deal to become AC Milan head coach, five months after being sacked by Manchester United.

McCullum worried for Stokes, no captaincy backing

2026-06-15 · 13:16

Brendon McCullum refuses to be drawn on Ben Stokes’ future as England captain, but repeatedly speaks of his “worry and…

Cox and Baker to make Test debuts in second Test

2026-06-15 · 13:03

Essex batter Jordan Cox and Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker will make their England debuts in the second Test against…

Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture

2026-06-15 · 12:59

Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win…

Cucurella joins Real Madrid - will Fernandez follow?

2026-06-15 · 12:58

Marc Cucurella has officially joined Real Madrid just hours before his opening World Cup game with Spain, raising the…

Stones goes from brink of retirement to World Cup 'pure joy'

2026-06-15 · 12:21

John Stones' selection for England's World Cup squad may have raised a few eyebrows but the player says he had to "dig…

France star Mbappe vows to increase defensive work

2026-06-15 · 12:17

French captain Kylian Mbappe vows to increase his defensive efforts at the World Cup in the face of criticism.

How worried should Scotland be about Morocco?

2026-06-15 · 12:03

What can Scotland expect from Morocco when the sides meet in a crucial World Cup group game on Friday (23:00 BST)?

Ojomoh comes into England squad to face France XV

2026-06-15 · 11:11

Max Ojomoh could line up alongside midfield rival Benhard Janse van Rensburg in England's non-cap match against a France…

Callender back as Wales call up new faces

2026-06-15 · 11:07

The 25-year-old missed Wales' Women's Six Nations campaign because of injury, but is set to return against Barbarians on…

Taking a leaf from Arsenal's playbook - Tuchel's set-piece plan

2026-06-15 · 11:04

Arsenal are set-piece masters, with prominent figures in England's World Cup squad, so it is understandable that Thomas…

World Cup hydration breaks - who are the winners and losers?

2026-06-15 · 09:34

They have become a regular feature at World Cup games - but who are the winners and who are losers of the mandatory…

Spain's new Rafa eyes Queen's run in year of firsts

2026-06-15 · 09:11

It has been a year of firsts for Spain's breakout teenage star Rafael Jodar - and he will hit another milestone when he…

Adlington heads Scotland's Commonwealth judo squad

2026-06-15 · 09:10

Sarah Adlington, the first athlete to win two Commonwealth Games gold medals in judo, leads 13 men and women selected…

Wales prop Assiratti ruled out of summer series

2026-06-15 · 09:05

Prop Keiron Assiratti has been ruled out of Wales' summer matches because of a calf injury.

Recruited on LinkedIn, set to face Spain - the Dublin-born Cape Verde star

2026-06-15 · 08:24

They are one of the smallest countries to play in a World Cup, but Cape Verde are aiming high, with a Dublin-born…

Kerry to host Armagh in All-Ireland as Donegal face Dublin

2026-06-15 · 07:52

Armagh will face Kerry and Donegal will travel to Dublin in the third round of the All-Ireland Senior Football…

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