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Today so far 2026-09-22 · 18:01 UTC

Mikel Arteta has agreed a new deal with Arsenal following the club's championship success. In tennis, Great Britain has been eliminated from the BJK Cup after defeats to the Czech Republic, while rugby league authorities are investigating Wigan and Leigh over conduct matters. Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe has revealed he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016, and several nations including Northern Ireland and Scotland are preparing for upcoming international fixtures.

Stokes returns to Durham training after England omission

Ben Stokes returned to training with Durham on Saturday following the nightclub incident that has caused the captain to miss England's second Test against New Zealand.

2026-06-13 · 12:23 UTC
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Ghana government wants review of Partey Canada ban

2026-06-13 · 12:09

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.

The trauma and hope behind Haiti's rare World Cup appearance

2026-06-13 · 11:29

Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn…

'Gang leaders are soccer lovers' - Haiti play with hope for peace

2026-06-13 · 11:29

Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn…

T20 crowds won't be hit by football World Cup - ICC

2026-06-13 · 11:18

The Women's T20 World Cup in England can "coexist" with the ongoing football World Cup rather than being overshadowed,…

Why Pulisic is ready to take USA to next level - Giroud

2026-06-13 · 11:00

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why his friend and former Chelsea and AC Milan team-mate Christian…

NZ call up Young after Williamson retirement

2026-06-13 · 10:59

Will Young will replace New Zealand's record run-scorer Kane Williamson in the squad for the remaining two Tests in…

What is it like to play for Scotland at a World Cup?

2026-06-13 · 10:19

Former Scotland players Paul Lambert, Darren Jackson and Rachel Corsie explain what it is like to live every fan's dream…

Free agent Wales players put themselves in shop window

2026-06-13 · 10:19

Rhian Wilkinson says her free-agent internationals gave potential suitors a glimpse of their qualities by helping Wales…

Wales and Republic of Ireland advance at World Cup of Darts

2026-06-13 · 10:01

Wales pairing Jonny Clayton and Nick Kenny continue to impress at the World Cup of Darts to book a second-round spot,…

'Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup opener'

2026-06-13 · 07:20

BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene from Boston as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup…

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

2026-06-13 · 06:21

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the…

Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil opener

2026-06-13 · 06:18

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil's opening game of the World Cup against Morocco on Saturday.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 6

2026-06-13 · 05:54

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

USA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?

2026-06-13 · 04:40

If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World…

Balogun stars in impressive USA win over Paraguay

2026-06-13 · 04:21

Folarin Balogun scores twice as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay at…

VAR makes 'mistaken identity' history as strange booking confuses fans

2026-06-13 · 03:43

The United States open their World Cup campaign with a fine win - but not before a sequence of events that left…

Topuria shoves Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial before UFC Freedom

2026-06-13 · 03:20

Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the final news conference before the UFC's…

Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot

2026-06-13 · 02:26

Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup…

England have training equipment stolen

2026-06-13 · 02:13

England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.

Katy Perry, Tyla & Future among performers at USA's opening ceremony

2026-06-13 · 01:25

Katy Perry, Tyla and Future are among the performers at USA's star-studded World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium…

Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

2026-06-13 · 01:13

Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun

2026-06-12 · 23:55

Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry.

'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start

2026-06-12 · 23:25

Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and…

Wyatt-Hodge stars as England easily beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

2026-06-12 · 23:18

Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten century as England thrash Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the opening match of the ICC…

'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree

2026-06-12 · 23:04

Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada?

Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations

2026-06-12 · 22:50

Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female…

Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager

2026-06-12 · 22:49

Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.

Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point

2026-06-12 · 22:13

Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they…

Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban

2026-06-12 · 21:59

Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.

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