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Today so far 2026-09-24 · 00:00 UTC

Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, marking another significant move in the Danish midfielder's career following his health struggles. In other football news, Barcelona have ruled out a deal for Alvarez, while Cardiff's Bielik faces FA charges after police concluded their inquiry. Across sports, there are notable developments including Cristiano Ronaldo being spurred on by reaching 1,000 goals and Portugal glory, and GB athletes Reid and Thomas reaching finals at the Europeans.

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Spurs beat Thunder to force series decider

2026-05-29 · 06:12

Victor Wembanyama produces an inspired performance as the San Antonio Spurs beat defending NBA champions the Oklahoma…

'It's so similar' - from elite footballers to enlisted firefighters

2026-05-29 · 05:31

BBC Sport meets former professional footballers Abbie McManus and Jess Sigsworth to learn about their transition to…

Hodgkinson ready for 'battle of world records' in London

2026-05-29 · 05:26

Keely Hodgkinson says she would "love" to break the long-standing women's 800m world record on home soil at the London…

Emotional Littler underlines greatness after almost quitting Premier League

2026-05-28 · 23:23

An emotional Luke Littler reveals he almost quit the Premier League after he beat Luke Humphries in an epic final at The…

Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup

2026-05-28 · 23:08

Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament.

Is Knight's sluggish form a concern for England?

2026-05-28 · 23:01

England start their T20 World Cup campaign on 12 June with question marks surrounding their batting line-up, with…

Women's T20 Cricket

2026-05-28 · 22:30

Cricket from Chelmsford as England play India in the first of three T20 matches.

French Open men's draw blown wide open - who can capitalise on Sinner exit?

2026-05-28 · 21:31

Jannik Sinner's early French Open exit means a one-horse Grand Slam race has been blown wide open - who will take…

Price and Clayton fall in semis as Littler wins Premier title

2026-05-28 · 21:24

World champion Luke Littler produces one of his finest displays to exact revenge on Luke Humphries and regain the…

India inflict heavy defeat on England in opening T20

2026-05-28 · 21:16

India's Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia put on 126 for the third wicket to set up a 38-run victory over England in…

Below-par England outplayed by India in opening T20

2026-05-28 · 20:57

England are outplayed by India in the first T20 at Chelmsford, suffering a 38-run defeat.

Barca weigh up move for Hincapie - Friday's gossip

2026-05-28 · 20:28

Barcelona weigh up move for Piero Hincapie, Ruben Dias instructs agents to explore move away from Manchester City,…

Boulter exit means no Britons in French Open singles third round

2026-05-28 · 20:21

Great Britain's Katie Boulter exits the French Open, losing in three sets to 28th seed Anastasia Potapova in the second…

USA boss Pochettino holds initial talks with AC Milan

2026-05-28 · 19:37

Mauricio Pochettino has held initial talks with AC Milan to become their next manager following the sacking of…

Tiafoe gets racquet back after Instagram plea

2026-05-28 · 19:33

Frances Tiafoe says the racquet he lost when celebrating his French Open second-round win with the crowd has been…

Rice, Shaw & McInnes among BBC Football Awards winners

2026-05-28 · 18:56

For the first time, BBC Sport is handing out end-of-season football awards to the cream of the crop in English and…

'Not a robot' - Sinner had 'no energy' in shock defeat

2026-05-28 · 18:29

Jannik Sinner says he "couldn't find any energy" as he lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in one of the…

Smith stars as NZ dominate Ireland in Belfast

2026-05-28 · 18:19

New Zealand take control against Ireland on the second day of the one-off Test with Nathan Smith claiming an…

Spurs closing in on Bournemouth's Senesi

2026-05-28 · 17:49

Tottenham are close to signing Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer.

Magnier claim third Giro stage victory

2026-05-28 · 17:03

Frenchman Paul Magnier wins stage 18 after a bunch sprint to seal a hat-trick of victories at this year's Giro d'Italia.

Burnley striker Foster named in South Africa squad

2026-05-28 · 16:57

Burnley striker Lyle Foster is named in South Africa's World Cup squad as the country prepare to play in the tournament…

Carlisle appoint Elliot to replace departed Hughes

2026-05-28 · 16:44

Carlisle United have appointed former Gateshead boss Rob Elliot after Mark Hughes left by mutual consent.

Final talk premature as Glasgow face Connacht

2026-05-28 · 16:44

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith will have hated parts of the preamble to Friday night's meeting with Connacht,…

Covid era gave Arteta space to revive Arsenal, says Kroenke

2026-05-28 · 16:14

Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke says behind-closed-doors football during the Covid-19 pandemic allowed manager Mikel…

Hull City charged by FA over discriminatory chants

2026-05-28 · 15:46

Hull City are charged by the Football Association over discriminatory chanting in their FA Cup defeat by Chelsea.

Glamorgan T20 blow as Afghanistan recall Farooqi

2026-05-28 · 15:42

Glamorgan paceman Fazalhaq Farooqi is recalled by the Afghanistan Cricket Board and will miss the remainder of the Welsh…

Rule changes needed to deal with pitch invasions - Scottish FA

2026-05-28 · 15:36

Scottish football must look at adapting their rules to try and bring an end to pitch invasions from fans, says Scottish…

Will Carrick's first Man Utd signing address hole he left behind?

2026-05-28 · 14:44

Manchester United are prioritising central midfield signings this summer under Michael Carrick.

TT competitor killed in qualifying crash

2026-05-28 · 14:38

Daniel Ingham, 33, died in the crash during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT on Wednesday.

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