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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.

World Cup player signs petition calling for protection from extreme heat

Norway midfielder Morten Thorsby says "everybody in football loses" if Fifa does not do more to protect players from extreme heat at the World Cup.

2026-05-20 · 09:48 UTC
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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.

Ranking the best European trophy-winning managers

2026-05-20 · 07:39

Unai Emery has the chance to win a fifth Europa League on Wednesday, but where does he rank among the best European…

NRL star Arrow retires at 30 after MND diagnosis

2026-05-20 · 07:23

South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow announces his immediate retirement after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone…

After firing Man City to title - is Shaw best striker in WSL history?

2026-05-20 · 06:50

After Khadija Shaw helped Manchester City win the Women's Super League with another superb season, BBC Sport looks at…

Pitch invasions 'a bad look' - but Clarke praises Tartan Army

2026-05-20 · 06:35

National head coach Steve Clarke says fans spilling on to the pitch to celebrate in domestic games is "a bad look" for…

Knicks stun Cavaliers with 22-point comeback

2026-05-20 · 06:33

The New York Knicks mount their biggest play-off comeback to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the NBA Eastern…

A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsion

2026-05-20 · 06:08

Southampton will be playing in the Championship next season after they were expelled from the play-offs following their…

Emery denies Euro king talk but Villa boss could be crowned again

2026-05-20 · 05:37

Aston Villa are aiming to end a 30-year trophy drought in Istanbul on Wednesday.

The questions for England to answer during World Cup preparation

2026-05-20 · 05:33

Fitness, selection and form are some of the questions England must answer with six games to go before the T20 World Cup…

Olympic goldrush kick-starts interest in skeleton

2026-05-20 · 05:11

Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker look at how important it is to capitalise on the surge of interest shown in skeleton…

Runners up no more - How Arsenal's patience paid off with Arteta

2026-05-20 · 00:03

Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Arsenal for giving Mikel Arteta time after he guided the…

Going, going, gone...What happens at Man City after Guardiola departs?

2026-05-19 · 23:27

Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart discuss what Manchester City do now after missing out on the…

The crucial split-second call that could deny Spurs safety

2026-05-19 · 23:16

A controversial split-second call leaves Tottenham are left fighting for Premier League survival and dignity to avoid…

'Exceptional' Arsenal celebrate as Premier League title is secured

2026-05-19 · 23:04

Watch the moment Arsenal players and staff celebrate as they secure their first Premier League title in 22 years after…

'We can reach our target' - De Zerbi defiant after Chelsea defeat

2026-05-19 · 22:37

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he was pleased with side's performance, despite their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, a…

Bournemouth in Europe for first time - but Champions League still on

2026-05-19 · 22:33

Bournemouth secure their place in Europe for the first time with a draw against Manchester City, but the Champions…

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

2026-05-19 · 22:29

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week.

Man City's world falls apart in 24 hours of despair

2026-05-19 · 22:22

Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours after surrendering the Premier League title and the…

Twenty-two years in the making - how Arsenal celebrated title win

2026-05-19 · 22:16

Arsenal have had to wait 22 years to celebrate a title win, and both the club's players and fans made sure to savour…

'Let me talk to my chairman' - Guardiola coy on future after Bournemouth draw

2026-05-19 · 22:08

Pep Guardiola remained tightlipped on his future after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth - a result that sees…

Great Britain brushed aside by Hungary at Worlds

2026-05-19 · 22:07

Great Britain are beaten 5-0 by Hungary in their third match of the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland.

'My job is to build best team' - Borthwick on Janse van Rensburg pick

2026-05-19 · 21:58

Head coach Steve Borthwick says his job is to build the best possible England team after opting to call up former 'Baby…

'I can't ask for more' - Iraola delighted as Bournemouth secure Europe

2026-05-19 · 21:58

Andoni Iraola says "he couldn't ask for more" as Bournemouth secure European football for the first time in their…

Tottenham lose at Chelsea to take relegation fight to final day

2026-05-19 · 21:44

Tottenham miss the opportunity to secure Premier League safety after they're beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge,…

Arsenal win Premier League as Man City held at Bournemouth

2026-05-19 · 21:38

Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a…

Clarke sticks to plan over future and McBurnie omission

2026-05-19 · 21:31

Steve Clarke still hopes to sort out his Scotland future before the World Cup and explains the omission of Hull City's…

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