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Today so far 2026-09-24 · 06:00 UTC

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate sports headlines as he is spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory, while LeBron James tops an NBA prop-bet index that measures buzz, indicating significant player engagement across major sports. In football transfer news, Barcelona has ruled out a deal for Alvarez, and Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent. Notable stories also include an inspiring profile of a footballer who had a heart transplant and then became a World Cup winner, alongside serious matters such as an Essex cricketer being charged with two counts of rape.

TT opening day cut short after 'serious incident'

Organisers say there will be no further activity following a serious incident at Parliament Square.

2026-05-25 · 15:37 UTC
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'Outstanding leader' Shinnie to leave Aberdeen

2026-05-25 · 14:57

Aberdeen's Scottish Cup-winning captain Graeme Shinnie is to leave the club next month when his contract expires.

Wawrinka bids fond farewell to French Open

2026-05-25 · 14:40

Stan Wawrinka bids a fond farewell to the French Open as the 2015 champion is beaten in the first round in Paris.

Forest owner Marinakis shown in heated altercation at Olympiakos basketball game

2026-05-25 · 13:01

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is filmed appearing to have a heated altercation during the Euroleague…

Nuno meeting Hammers hierarchy over future

2026-05-25 · 12:42

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is meeting the club's hierarchy amid rumours he will leave the club following…

Mercedes team-mates go head-to-head for F1 crown

2026-05-25 · 12:07

On The Chequered Flag podcast, former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancey discuss the…

Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real Madrid players

2026-05-25 · 12:03

Injured forward Lamine Yamal is named in Spain's World Cup squad, which does not feature any Real Madrid players.

Why it 'clicked' for Hamilton and Ferrari in Canada

2026-05-25 · 12:02

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancey discuss Lewis…

Who made Opta's team of the season?

2026-05-25 · 11:57

Data analyst Opta looks at the numbers to provide its own Premier League team of the season.

Mabbutt hopes Davies will have Tottenham future

2026-05-25 · 10:02

Former captain Gary Mabbutt hopes Ben Davies will have a future at Tottenham Hotspur after the club avoided relegation…

How did each WSL club do in 2025-26 season?

2026-05-25 · 09:46

Who were the surprise package in the Women's Super League this season? And who failed to meet expectations?

McTominay overhead kick featured on new Scottish £20 banknote

2026-05-25 · 09:38

The design combines traditional banknote elements with imagery of McTominay's goal for Scotland against Denmark.

T20 World Cup selection a 'huge honour' for Dalzell

2026-05-25 · 09:27

Ireland bowler Alana Dalzell says it's "surreal and a huge honour" to be names in the Ireland squad for the upcoming T20…

Premier League predictions - how accurate were BBC Sport pundits?

2026-05-25 · 08:55

Last summer, 33 BBC pundits - plus AI and Opta's 'supercomputer' were asked to pick which teams would finish in the…

Which side were remarkable? Who were a shambles? Phil McNulty's season review

2026-05-25 · 08:10

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty reviews every team's Premier League - and looks back at his pre-season…

Record 50m freestyle time at controversial Enhanced Games

2026-05-25 · 07:49

Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev beats a world record in the pool at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

What makes an Isle of Man TT winner?

2026-05-25 · 07:37

BBC Sport examines the factors that make for a successful career at the Isle of Man TT international road races.

Tyrone had 'great spirit' in Roscommon win - O'Rourke

2026-05-25 · 07:35

Tyrone manager Malachy O'Rourke says the news of Frank McGuigan's passing made his side "determined to put on a…

Messi suffers injury scare before World Cup

2026-05-25 · 06:52

Argentina star Lionel Messi is substituted with an apparent thigh problem before next month's World Cup.

Wembanyama stars as Spurs level NBA play-offs

2026-05-25 · 06:00

Victor Wembanyama stars as the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder to level the Western Conference finals.

Great Britain relegated after defeat by Latvia

2026-05-25 · 05:41

Great Britain are relegated from the top division of the World Championship following a 6-0 defeat by Latvia in Zurich.

European absence can make Chelsea a threat - Rooney

2026-05-25 · 05:18

Chelsea will be "a real threat" in the Premier League next season after failing to qualify for Europe, says former…

The title battle finally came alive - then Antonelli took control

2026-05-25 · 00:59

The Formula 1 title battle caught light in Canada - but then took a potentially decisive turn, writes Andrew Benson.

Hamilton 'all smiles' & Antonelli 'not afraid to fight' - driver ratings

2026-05-25 · 00:59

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Canadian Grand Prix.

Surf photographer attacked in water by 'shark or sea lion'

2026-05-24 · 23:24

The finals day of the World Surf League's New Zealand Pro event is halted after a photographer is attacked in the water…

How 'electric' Watkins forced his way back into Tuchel's England

2026-05-24 · 23:15

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney praise Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins on his "unbelievable" hot…

Torreense stun Sporting to win Portuguese Cup

2026-05-24 · 22:47

Second division side Torreense stun holders Sporting to win the Portuguese Cup with a penalty in extra time sealing a…

Clark finishes 30 under to win CJ Cup Byron Nelson

2026-05-24 · 22:46

Wyndham Clark completes a final round of 60 to finish on 30 under par and win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson by three shots.

Rosenqvist wins Indy 500 in race's closest finish

2026-05-24 · 22:08

Felix Rosenqvist wins the Indianapolis 500 from David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds in the tightest finish in the…

'A big ask' in Paris - will a stronger Raducanu emerge at Wimbledon?

2026-05-24 · 22:07

Emma Raducanu's French Open first-round defeat was not unexpected, but the nature of it may have left her wishing she…

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