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Today so far 2026-09-24 · 18:00 UTC

Ex-England striker Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted in 2021, marking a significant development in sports news. In other notable stories, Georgia's Kvaratskhelia is proud of comparisons to George Best as the young footballer continues to impress, while teenage Japanese high jumper Ohashi has overcome Covid to set a world record. Women's sports are also in focus with the Women's Champions League returning and England preparing to face the Black Ferns in rugby.

'First ball...gone!' - Bell gives England perfect start against New Zealand

England get off to the perfect start in their T20 international against New Zealand as Lauren Bell removes Georgia Plimmer with the first ball of the match, after England won the toss and chose to…

2026-05-20 · 17:55 UTC
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Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row

2026-05-20 · 17:51

The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the…

Narvaez wins Giro stage 11 as Eulalio retains lead

2026-05-20 · 17:25

Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez continues he and his team's extraordinary Giro d'Italia with victory on stage 11.

'The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag

2026-05-20 · 16:49

Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

2026-05-20 · 15:58

A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed…

GB's Samuel one win from French Open breakthrough

2026-05-20 · 15:24

Britain's Toby Samuel is one win away from a first Grand Slam singles appearance after beating David Goffin in French…

Hearts criticise 'irresponsible' pitch invasion remarks

2026-05-20 · 15:18

Hearts have hit out at what they call "highly irresponsible" comments with "dangerous implications" about the Celtic…

Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying

2026-05-20 · 15:04

Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer…

What is at stake on final day of Premier League season?

2026-05-20 · 15:02

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is at stake on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Winners Welcome: How PRED Is Flipping The Script On Sports Betting

2026-05-20 · 14:50

The house is no longer your enemy? PRED founder exposes sportsbook tricks & tips for serious punters.

Toulouse make approach for Motherwell boss Askou

2026-05-20 · 13:53

Toulouse have made an official approach to Motherwell as they aim to make manager Jens Berthel Askou their new head…

North Korean side wins in South to reach final

2026-05-20 · 13:42

A team of North Korean footballers who made history by crossing the border into South Korea earned a victory to take…

Southampton hit out at 'manifestly disproportionate' punishment

2026-05-20 · 13:22

Southampton also admitted "What happened was wrong" and apologised to the other clubs involved and their fans.

Spain midfielder Lopez ruled out of World Cup

2026-05-20 · 13:08

Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez is ruled out of the World Cup with a broken bone in his foot.

Gough questions England's appointment of North

2026-05-20 · 12:24

Darren Gough questions the appointment of Marcus North as England’s new selector, saying the arrival of the Australian…

Evans' Commonwealth hopes hit by illness

2026-05-20 · 12:02

One of Scotland's biggest medal hopes for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - cyclist Neah Evans - has…

Why the Enhanced Games will force sport to confront tough questions

2026-05-20 · 11:47

The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to…

Wrexham star wants Championship play-offs restart

2026-05-20 · 11:43

Wrexham are monitoring the Southampton spygate scandal before considering any potential legal action.

Ex-Wales and Lions centre Lewis dies aged 84

2026-05-20 · 11:30

Arthur Lewis, a member of the 1971 Grand Slam-winning Wales team and former British and Irish Lion, dies aged 84.

Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day

2026-05-20 · 11:20

The referee for Manchester United's win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has not been selected for any match in the…

What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?

2026-05-20 · 10:58

What tactical approach will Xabi Alonso bring to Stamford Bridge next season after being announced as Chelsea boss?

Emslie recalled by Scotland five months after giving birth

2026-05-20 · 10:12

Scotland have recalled Claire Emslie for next month's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel, five…

Left-back Bagan signs long-term Cardiff deal

2026-05-20 · 10:07

Left-back Joel Bagan, who had been due to become a free agent next month, commits his long-term future to Cardiff City.

Scotland suffer heavy ODI defeat by USA

2026-05-20 · 10:05

Scotland suffer a heavy defeat by USA as their Cricket World Cup League 2 trip to Nepal ends on a negative note.

'Special time, special team' - Ulster's last trophy winners

2026-05-20 · 10:01

Before Friday's Challenge Cup final, BBC Sport NI speaks to members of Ulster's 2006 Celtic League winners, the last…

World Cup player signs petition calling for protection from extreme heat

2026-05-20 · 09:48

Norway midfielder Morten Thorsby says "everybody in football loses" if Fifa does not do more to protect players from…

Liverpool to host 2030 Gymnastics World Championships

2026-05-20 · 09:36

Liverpool is awarded the right to host the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in 2030.

Ulster appoint Dermody as forwards coach

2026-05-20 · 09:34

Ulster confirm the appointment of former New Zealand international Clarke Dermody as the province's new forwards coach.

Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washout

2026-05-20 · 09:03

The 2026 Fifa World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the United States, but now the fear is that may never…

Rousey v Carano sets record as 17m watch MMA event

2026-05-20 · 08:41

Ronda Rousey's return generated a huge 17 million in audience figures on Netflix.

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