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Today so far 2026-09-23 · 12:00 UTC

Scotland has recalled key players Kerr and Thomas for their World Cup play-offs as they look to secure qualification for the tournament. Meanwhile, in motorsport, Hadjar has been confirmed as Max Verstappen's Red Bull team-mate for 2027, while Newcastle continue to build their squad by tapping into the philosophy that has made Red Bull successful across multiple sports. Elsewhere, an MLS coach has been dismissed following a sexist remark directed at a female referee, highlighting ongoing issues with professional conduct in sports.

Antonelli's 'magic lap' pips Verstappen to Monaco pole

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole position in a gripping qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.

2026-06-06 · 15:42 UTC
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Christmas Day surges to Epsom Derby win for O'Brien

2026-06-06 · 15:30

Christmas Day surges to victory in the Derby at Epsom to give Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien a record-extending 12th win in…

Glasgow stunned by Bulls fightback in URC semi-final

2026-06-06 · 15:11

Glasgow Warriors endure more heartbreak as the Bulls recover from an 18-point deficit to win their URC play-off…

Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends

2026-06-06 · 15:06

Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfills her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is…

Hewett loses final to Oda for second straight year

2026-06-06 · 14:18

Britain's Alfie Hewett is beaten in the French Open wheelchair singles final by Japan's Tokito Oda for the second year…

GB's Patten and partner Heliovaara beaten in French Open doubles final

2026-06-06 · 11:44

Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara lose to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the…

How Taylor finally landed dream Croke Park swansong

2026-06-06 · 11:17

Katie Taylor says "I'm definitely going to have to hold back the tears" when she walks out for her final professional…

Sullivan steps down as West Ham's joint chairman

2026-06-06 · 11:17

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down from his position as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect.

Lightning halts pre-World Cup friendly in Texas

2026-06-06 · 10:56

Saudi Arabia's World Cup warm-up game against Puerto Rico in Texas is halted for nearly two hours because of extreme…

Ferrari boss to miss qualifying for medical reasons

2026-06-06 · 10:39

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur will not attend the Monaco Grand Prix for qualifying day on Saturday for medical…

Republic of Ireland rescue draw against Canada

2026-06-06 · 09:40

Chiedozie Ogbene scores a second half equaliser for the Republic of Ireland in a 1-1 draw against Canada in Montreal.

Scheffler and McIlroy struggle at Memorial Tournament

2026-06-06 · 09:37

The world's top two players Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy struggle in their second round at the Memorial Tournament…

Prem play-off spots up for grabs in final round - who needs what & team news

2026-06-06 · 09:02

After 17 rounds of action the Prem's regular season ends on Saturday with two key games in the play-off shake-up.

Sooryavanshi, 15, get first India call-up

2026-06-06 · 09:01

Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first international call-up by making the India T20…

Wales aim to right their wrongs against the Czechs

2026-06-06 · 07:34

Wales' trip to Montenegro did not go according to plan and, as a result, the path to the Women's World Cup is unchanged.

Wembanyama mistake hands Knicks control of NBA Finals

2026-06-06 · 07:25

Victor Wembanyama's error allows the New York Knicks to beat the San Antonio Spurs and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

The underrated impact of Scotland's back-shaving hype man

2026-06-06 · 07:24

Liam Kelly looks perplexed after being told he has been singled out by some team-mates as Scotland's "hype man".

'Pavlova' back on England course as Forest eye glory

2026-06-06 · 07:05

Nottingham Forest's Tash Pavelin and Jayda Pechova are rarely apart.

Which World Cup team are you? Take our quiz

2026-06-06 · 06:52

Whether you're a neutral in need of a team to support or just fancy following a second side, BBC Sport has got you…

The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

2026-06-06 · 06:11

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in…

The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

2026-06-06 · 06:11

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in…

Mr Irreplaceable and Ballon d'Or contender - is this Kane's time?

2026-06-06 · 05:21

Harry Kane has been described as irreplaceable for England, but will the World Cup provide the stage for him to prove he…

'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo

2026-06-06 · 05:10

Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest…

Desmond Armstrong: America's World Cup Pioneer

2026-06-06 · 05:00

The story of the first US-born black men's player to represent the USA at a World Cup.

Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

2026-06-06 · 03:14

The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals post

2026-06-06 · 01:44

The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the…

Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts'

2026-06-05 · 23:32

England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not…

I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara

2026-06-05 · 23:26

The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.

Billam-Smith fight set to proceed despite legal challenge

2026-06-05 · 22:41

Zuffa Boxing's first show in the UK, featuring Chris Billam-Smith, appears set to take place on Saturday despite legal…

Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett

2026-06-05 · 22:02

Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match…

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