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Today so far 2026-09-25 · 00:00 UTC

NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93, marking the passing of a basketball legend. In football, Felix gives Portugal win over Wales in Nations League opener, while the US advanced in the Presidents Cup and Manchester United borrowed another £90m as debt tops £1.1bn. Cricket saw Sri Lanka beat England to set up series decider following an earlier match where Buttler's injury halted England as Sri Lanka leveled the series.

Sinner speeds into history with Rome win

Jannik Sinner wins the Italian Open in Rome to become only the second man in history - and easily the youngest - to claim all nine ATP Masters titles.

2026-05-17 · 18:13 UTC
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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria

2026-05-17 · 18:10

The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

Palace will play 'strongest team' but 'manage minutes' against Arsenal - Glasner

2026-05-17 · 17:44

Oliver Glasner says he will play the "strongest team" against Arsenal next week, in a match that could decide the…

England snuff out spirited France to clinch Six Nations

2026-05-17 · 17:44

England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive…

Third place secured - what challenges are ahead for Carrick?

2026-05-17 · 17:41

The manager's job is his, so what are the key tasks in front of Michael Carrick at Manchester United?

'What a finish!' Breach scores 'brilliant' try as England close on title

2026-05-17 · 17:36

Jess Breach finishes off a sweeping move to score a decisive try as England beat France 43-28 to win the Women's Six…

Silva 'hasn't decided' if he's staying at Fulham

2026-05-17 · 17:28

Marco Silva says he "hasn't decided" if he's staying at Fulham beyond the end of next season.

Mane will '100 per cent' be at Wolves next season - Edwards

2026-05-17 · 17:10

Wolves boss Rob Edwards says Mateus Mane won't be leaving the club this summer despite rumours of interest from Premier…

Leicester defeat Sale to secure play-off place

2026-05-17 · 17:07

Leicester Tigers secure their spot in the Prem play-offs with a comfortable 47-33 win over Sale Sharks.

Kildunne races through for try as England take control against France

2026-05-17 · 16:54

England's Ellie Kildunne races through for a try after Meg Jones capitalises on a misplaced France pass in their Women's…

Vingegaard reduces gap on leader with stage nine win

2026-05-17 · 16:29

Jonas Vingegaard takes his second stage win of the Giro d'Italia as he powers to victory on stage nine to reduce the gap…

Scotland rugby great Hastings dies at 61

2026-05-17 · 16:22

One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.

Is O'Neill the long-term answer for Celtic?

2026-05-17 · 16:14

In October last year, Martin O'Neill was enjoying retirement. Now he has masterminded a title win. But what next?

Cunha goal should have been disallowed - Cann

2026-05-17 · 16:11

Darren Cann, former assistant referee and BBC Sport's laws analyst, gives his thoughts on Manchester United's second…

Watch: Ireland crush Scotland with fine first-half display

2026-05-17 · 16:09

Watch highlights as Ireland score seven first-half tries in a dominant 54-5 win against Scotland in their final game of…

Why Alonso will bring 'clear identity' to Chelsea

2026-05-17 · 15:41

BBC Sport pundits Dion Dublin, Steph Houghton and Paul Robinson discuss what makes Xabi Alonso a "good fit" for Chelsea,…

Riders hospitalised after high-speed MotoGP crashes

2026-05-17 · 15:39

Riders Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco are taken to hospital after high-speed crashes at the Catalonia MotoGP in a race…

Another handball 'mess' - is it time to change law?

2026-05-17 · 15:39

The decision to allow Matheus Cunha's goal to stand, following an "accidental" handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up,…

Ireland thrash Scotland in front of record crowd

2026-05-17 · 15:26

Ireland finish their Six Nations campaign in style with a dominant 54-0 victory over Scotland in front of a record…

Lynn 'taking the pain' after Wales' Wooden Spoon

2026-05-17 · 15:10

Wales boss Sean Lynn insists the gap is closing despite his side suffering another Six Nations wooden spoon.

Verstappen victory hopes ended by mechanical problem

2026-05-17 · 14:59

Max Verstappen's hopes of winning the Nurburgring 24-Hours endurance race on his debut are ended by a late issue with…

Is Fernandes most creative Premier League player ever?

2026-05-17 · 14:56

Bruno Fernandes has equalled the record for most assists in a Premier League season - BBC Sport looks at where he ranks…

'We wanted to end on a high' - Carrick

2026-05-17 · 14:52

Michael Carrick wanted to "end on a high" by beating Nottingham Forest at Manchester United's last match at Old Trafford…

Second Man Utd goal 'a pity for the game' - Pereira

2026-05-17 · 14:42

Vitor Pereira says "I must accept but I don't agree" with the referee's decision not to disallow Manchester United's…

Wales take wooden spoon as Italy cruise to victory

2026-05-17 · 13:53

Wales take the Women's Six Nations wooden spoon after falling to a 43-24 defeat by Italy in their final match of the…

Italy condemn Wales to another Six Nations Wooden Spoon

2026-05-17 · 13:20

Wales suffer another Six Nations clean sweep after losing to Italy, a result which extends their winless run to a record…

Great Britain fall to champions United States

2026-05-17 · 13:15

Great Britain are beaten 5-1 by reigning champions United States at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship in…

Title decider not cut short by pitch invasion - SPFL

2026-05-17 · 13:08

The SPFL confirms Celtic's title-clinching victory over Hearts did not end prematurely, while condemning the pitch…

Rangers set for 'summer of change' as Cavenagh backs Rohl

2026-05-17 · 12:42

Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh backs manager Danny Rohl and says a "summer of substantial change" will happen at Ibrox…

Listen: Off the Ball with Stuart & Tam

2026-05-17 · 12:30

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