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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.

Fantastic achievement to reach Champions League - Emery

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side can now play the Europa League final without the added pressure of needing to secure Champions League qualification after a 4-2 win over Liverpool ensures…

2026-05-15 · 22:14 UTC
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Murphy 'bitterly disappointed' but focusing on final

2026-05-15 · 22:10

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side are "bitterly disappointed" at missing out on the opportunity to secure a…

Newcastle hold out on Gordon - Saturday's gossip

2026-05-15 · 22:03

Newcastle hold on Anthony Gordon valuation, Liverpool consider four players and Brentford's Michael Kayode resists…

I am the lineal heavyweight champion - Ngannou

2026-05-15 · 21:52

Francis Ngannou believes he will be defending his position as the world's number one MMA heavyweight on Saturday.

Aston Villa secure Champions League spot with win over Liverpool

2026-05-15 · 21:50

Ollie Watkins scores twice as Aston Villa move above Liverpool into fourth in the Premier League and seal qualification…

Sinner leading Medvedev before semi-final postponed

2026-05-15 · 21:41

Jannik Sinner overcomes his physical struggles to lead Daniil Madvedev in a deciding set before rain stops their…

Resurgent Wigan deny Leeds top spot

2026-05-15 · 21:35

Wigan put the brakes on in-form Leeds Rhinos to deny them the chance to go top of the table with a dominant 24-4 victory…

Guardiola insists he has 'one more year' on Man City deal

2026-05-15 · 21:30

Manager Pep Guardiola insists he has "one more year" remaining on his contract at Manchester City as speculation…

Watch the goals as Partick Thistle reach play-off final

2026-05-15 · 21:14

Watch the goals as Partick Thistle beat Dunfermline Athletic to reach the Scottish Premiership play-off final, where…

Ulster sweating on URC progress after Glasgow defeat

2026-05-15 · 21:14

Ulster‘s progress in the United Rugby Championship this season now depends on Saturday’s game between Munster and the…

Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game

2026-05-15 · 21:10

Northampton score 14 tries to humiliate Bristol at Franklin's Gardens and confirm their place in the Prem semi-finals.

Celtic & Hearts set for titanic title duel

2026-05-15 · 21:08

A remarkable Scottish Premiership campaign concludes with Hearts and Celtic going head-to-head for the title on Saturday.

Connacht dispatch Edinburgh to reach URC play-offs

2026-05-15 · 20:56

Connacht seal a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a bonus-point victory away to Edinburgh.

Cardiff clinch URC play-off spot with Stormers win

2026-05-15 · 20:54

Cardiff book their United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off spot with a bonus-point victory against Stormers at the Arms…

Forest seal play-off spot with Lightning win

2026-05-15 · 20:22

Nottingham Forest reach the Netball Super League play-offs for the first time in their history with a 76-65 victory over…

Isidor and Bellegarde in Haiti World Cup squad

2026-05-15 · 19:18

Scotland's World Cup Group C opponents Haiti name their 26-man squad.

Vingegaard claims impressive Giro stage win

2026-05-15 · 17:28

Jonas Vingegaard puts on an impressive ride to win stage seven of the Giro d'Italia and complete his set of Grand Tour…

Kohli will skip World Cup if he has to prove worth

2026-05-15 · 17:18

India's Virat Kohli says he will not play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup if he needs to prove his worth to the team.

'People should have never doubted me' - Rousey on Carano comeback fight

2026-05-15 · 16:44

MMA legend Ronda Rousey speaks to BBC Sport on her future as a promoter, opinions on the UFC and her upcoming fight…

The impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland's title decider

2026-05-15 · 16:05

In a league dominated by Celtic and Rangers, referees are always accused of favouring one or the other.

I'm a passionate lad and I love it at Everton - Pickford

2026-05-15 · 16:00

Jordan Pickford speaks to Wayne Rooney about Everton, England at the World Cup and becoming number one.

Beaton put under police surveillance, say SFA after 'hysterical media narrative'

2026-05-15 · 15:22

The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of recent penalty…

Man Utd's De Ligt to miss World Cup after back surgery

2026-05-15 · 15:19

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the 2026 World Cup after finally accepting defeat in his battle to…

Everybody wants Hearts to win - Celtic boss O'Neill

2026-05-15 · 15:02

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill believes "everybody wants Hearts to win" as he prepares his side for Saturday's Scottish…

Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate

2026-05-15 · 14:47

Middlesbrough issue a statement demanding Southampton's expulsion from the Championship play-offs over spying…

Farke says Leeds must match his ambition

2026-05-15 · 14:42

Leeds head coach Daniel Farke says he is "not the right choice" to remain in charge of the club if they fail to match…

Handling nerves & speaking Welsh - Packer on England's Grand Slam bid

2026-05-15 · 14:20

Lucy Packer is the opposite of every scrum-half stereotype - but she is playing a key role in England's pursuit of a…

Championship clubs back new squad spending rules

2026-05-15 · 14:17

Championship clubs vote in favour of moving to a new financial framework of Squad Cost Rules (SCR) from next season.

Scots recall Coubrough & Campbell for Ireland match

2026-05-15 · 13:38

Scotland make two changes for the final match of their Women's Six Nations campaign, with number eight Emily Coubrough…

Carrick in talks over two-year Man Utd contract

2026-05-15 · 13:27

Manchester United are in negotiations with Michael Carrick over a two-year deal to become head coach on a permanent…

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