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Today so far 2026-09-12 · 06:01 UTC

Murphy has reached the snooker semifinals after beating Trump in a deciding frame, while tennis continues to deliver major milestones with Zverev advancing to his third consecutive Grand Slam final and Townsend and Siniakova completing career Grand Slams in New York. Elsewhere, the new Ultimate Championship track and field event got underway with Duplantis winning despite innovations to the format, while in rugby league Wigan claimed their sixth League Leaders' Shield and rugby union saw England facing questions over their tactics.

Ali 'The Greatest' but Maguire the latest to win in Croke Park

With Katie Taylor set to be the first boxer to headline Croke Park since Muhammad Ali beat Al 'Blue' Lewis in 1972, BBC Sport NI catches up with Paddy Maguire, who was last to box on that iconic night.

2026-08-31 · 07:00 UTC
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The transfers to watch before window closes

2026-08-31 · 06:42

BBC Sport's football experts picks out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English…

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

2026-08-31 · 05:45

Test your ball knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Robinson's rhythmical action reminiscent of McGrath - Agnew

2026-08-31 · 05:14

Glenn McGrath-like Ollie Robinson has Australia to thank for bringing back into fashion an age-old tactic which is…

Djokovic breaks down in tears during US Open first-round exit

2026-08-31 · 04:16

An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provided further evidence that age is fast…

GB's Samuel earns first win at Grand Slam - but 'nervous' Norrie beaten

2026-08-30 · 23:30

British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.

Given credits Farke's second-half tactical shift in Brentford draw

2026-08-30 · 23:09

Match of the Day pundit Shay Given commends Leeds United's second-half tactical shift after Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck…

Can Chelsea win the league with three at the back? - Given's verdict

2026-08-30 · 22:59

Match of the Day pundit Shay Given praises Chelsea's flying wing-backs, backing Xabi Alonso's side to win the Premier…

MOTD pundits debate controversial own goal in Man Utd victory

2026-08-30 · 22:47

Match of the Day pundits Ellen White and Shay Given discuss the refereeing controversy at Old Trafford whereby a…

World number one Scheffler claims second Fedex Cup title

2026-08-30 · 22:38

At times it felt like there was a certain inevitability about Scottie Scheffler collecting his second Fedex Cup title on…

'He's on it all the time' - White praises 'unbelievable' Fernandes

2026-08-30 · 22:37

Match of the Day pundit Ellen White labels Bruno Fernandes "unbelievable", after the midfielder's hat-trick in…

Donald comes out of retirement to rejoin Rams

2026-08-30 · 21:39

Aaron Donald, one of the NFL's greatest defensive players, has come out of retirement to rejoin his former side Los…

Tottenham enquire about Pulisic - Monday's gossip

2026-08-30 · 20:59

Spurs turn attention to Christian Pulisic, Liverpool and Everton show interest in Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, and…

'I'll be back' - Itauma responds to world-title defeat

2026-08-30 · 20:33

Great Britain's Moses Itauma says he will "be back" after failing in his attempt to become the second-youngest…

A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard

2026-08-30 · 20:04

For all the new signings, it is still captain Bruno Fernandes who sets the standard at Manchester United, writes Simon…

'It doesn't feel like a goal' - O'Neil questions law after 'blatant' Maguire handball

2026-08-30 · 20:01

Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil questions the handball rule after a loophole allowed Harry Maguire's handling offence…

'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form

2026-08-30 · 19:53

England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs…

Carrick 'really pleased' as Fernandes hat-trick sparks Man Utd comeback

2026-08-30 · 19:41

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is "really pleased" with his team as Bruno Fernandes' hat-trick inspires a 5-2…

Smyth waived by New Orleans Saints - but NFL dream not over

2026-08-30 · 19:23

Kicker Charlie Smyth has been waived by the New Orleans Saints ahead of the new NFL season after losing a kicking…

Fernandes hat-trick inspires five-goal Man Utd comeback against Ipswich

2026-08-30 · 19:08

Bruno Fernandes scores a hat-trick as Manchester United overcome an early scare to beat Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford.

Calvert-Lewin rescues point for Leeds against Brentford

2026-08-30 · 19:00

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores his first goal of the season as Leeds battle back and earn a 1-1 draw against Brentford.

Substitute Isidor strike hands Sunderland first win of season

2026-08-30 · 19:00

Substitute Wilson Isidor strikes in the 64th minute to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Sunderland over Fulham at…

Chelsea maintain perfect start in seven-goal Brighton thriller

2026-08-30 · 19:00

Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the season under Xabi Alonso, holding off a Brighton fightback to win a…

England humble poor Pakistan to confirm series win at Lord's

2026-08-30 · 18:29

England enjoyed another dominant day at Lord's as they bowled Pakistan out for 194 in their second innings to secure a…

Mas outsprints Britain's Onley to win Vuelta stage nine

2026-08-30 · 18:07

Spain's Enric Mas asserts his claim to the red jersey with a commanding win on the ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana.

Tech trouble leaves Chelsea game ref without comms

2026-08-30 · 17:41

When referee Michael Oliver emerged for the second half at Stamford Bridge on Sunday something important was missing -…

Why Man Utd goal was allowed to stand - despite Maguire 'handball'

2026-08-30 · 17:38

The handball law often serves to confuse supporters - and it reared its head again as Harry Maguire celebrated putting…

How did Rashford do on return to Man Utd XI? Player ratings

2026-08-30 · 17:32

How Manchester United and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.

Why Chelsea need more than a new goalkeeper to be title challengers

2026-08-30 · 17:12

Chelsea's new goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made his debut in a thrilling 4-3 win over Brighton - but is unable to solve…

Clinical England power to series win over Pakistan

2026-08-30 · 17:11

England once again steamroller Pakistan to power to a series win on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord’s.

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