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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.

Cleveland thrash Pistons to reach Eastern finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat top seeds the Detroit Pistols 125-94 in their series decider to secure a place in the NBA East Conference Finals.

2026-05-18 · 06:19 UTC
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Stories, scheduling & spectacle - five takeaways from 2025-26 WSL

2026-05-18 · 05:40

With the 2025-26 season in the books, BBC Sport answers five pertinent questions from the Women's Super League.

Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale - Rooney

2026-05-18 · 05:11

Mohamed Salah should be dropped from Liverpool's season finale for 'selfish' criticism of Liverpool, says Wayne Rooney.

'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak

2026-05-18 · 03:51

Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.

Wales call-up and a new daughter - Keddie's dream week

2026-05-18 · 03:25

Dragons forward Harri Keddie relishes a chance to push for a first Wales cap after a call-up the day before becoming a…

Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting

2026-05-18 · 03:10

England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world.

Will Wharton be in England's World Cup squad?

2026-05-17 · 23:27

BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin analyse Adam Wharton's performance in Crystal Palace's 2-2 draw with…

Footballer in mass train attack reveals he was stabbed seven times

2026-05-17 · 23:02

Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled…

Should Cunha's goal have been disallowed?

2026-05-17 · 22:58

BBC Sport pundits Mark Schwarzer and Dion Dublin believe Bryan Mbeumo using his arm to trap the ball to his side to help…

Match of the Day

2026-05-17 · 22:56

Gabby Logan presents highlights from seven Premier League games.

Two gloves, one major - England's Rai wins US PGA title

2026-05-17 · 22:55

England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA…

England pass Six Nations stress test, but rivals will return

2026-05-17 · 22:05

England have established a stranglehold on the women's Test game, but France, defeated in Sunday's Grand Slam decider,…

Ligue 1 game abandoned after fans invade pitch at relegated Nantes

2026-05-17 · 21:52

Nantes' home match against Toulouse in France's top flight was abandoned with 22 minutes played after hooded ultras…

Chelsea keen on Aston Villa's Rogers - Monday's gossip

2026-05-17 · 21:33

Chelsea could make move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Barcelona aware of Villa interest in Manchester United's…

Fans fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here?

2026-05-17 · 21:01

It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague.

England 'go to the trenches' to silence doubters

2026-05-17 · 20:38

England's had to "go to the trenches" during their Women's Six Nations title defence and "fronted up" to prove to their…

How 'force of energy & positivity' Hastings left indelible mark on rugby

2026-05-17 · 20:30

Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings was a colossus on and off the field, writes Tom English.

Nine teams, four spots - Premier League set for European scramble

2026-05-17 · 20:08

The Premier League title and relegation fights might be dominating the headlines, but the race for Europe is proving to…

Golfer given 1% chance of survival wins maiden title

2026-05-17 · 20:07

Leonie Harm wins maiden Ladies European Tour title to cap incredible story.

O'Sullivan beats Brecel to win Snooker 900 title

2026-05-17 · 19:47

Ronnie O'Sullivan hits five centuries as he beats Luca Brecel 10-5 to win the Snooker 900 Global Championship final.

Neymar furious as he is wrongly substituted

2026-05-17 · 19:12

Neymar was involved in a furious row with officials after Santos claimed the forward had been wrongly substituted in…

Fulham held to draw at bottom side Wolves

2026-05-17 · 19:08

Fulham's fading hopes of European qualification suffered a terminal blow as they drew against Wolves in the Premier…

Late Leeds winner deals blow to Brighton's Europa League hopes

2026-05-17 · 19:06

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 96th-minute goal gives Leeds United a 1-0 win over Brighton Hove Albion at Elland Road, as…

Fernandes equals assist record as Man Utd beat Forest

2026-05-17 · 19:04

Bruno Fernandes earns his 20th Premier League assist of the season, equalling the record set by Kevin De Bruyne and…

Outtara double rescues home draw for Brentford against Palace

2026-05-17 · 19:04

Dango Outtara scores twice to earn Brentford a 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, as Keith…

Michael Jackson and Spider-Man – Premier League celebrations take a turn

2026-05-17 · 19:04

After brief appearances by the King of Pop and the web-slinging superhero on Sunday, we take at look at some of the…

Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries

2026-05-17 · 19:02

William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the…

Sunderland keep Europe hopes alive with win at Everton

2026-05-17 · 19:01

Sunderland come from behind to defeat Everton 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, moving up to ninth in the Premier…

'I haven't decided yet' - Silva on Fulham future

2026-05-17 · 18:40

Fulham boss Marco Silva, who is out of contract this summer, says he has not yet decided whether he will sign a new…

Defiant England beat France to win eighth consecutive Grand Slam

2026-05-17 · 18:40

The Red Roses produce a superb battling display to beat France in Bordeaux in their Six Nations Grand Slam-decider.

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