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Today so far 2026-09-12 · 06:01 UTC

Murphy has reached the snooker semifinals after beating Trump in a deciding frame, while tennis continues to deliver major milestones with Zverev advancing to his third consecutive Grand Slam final and Townsend and Siniakova completing career Grand Slams in New York. Elsewhere, the new Ultimate Championship track and field event got underway with Duplantis winning despite innovations to the format, while in rugby league Wigan claimed their sixth League Leaders' Shield and rugby union saw England facing questions over their tactics.

Penge tied for lead in rain-delayed British Masters

England's Marco Penge and New Zealand's Daniel Hillier jointly lead after play is suspended during round three at a weather-hit Belfry.

2026-08-29 · 20:43 UTC
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Man City open talks with Liverpool over Gakpo

2026-08-29 · 20:17

Manchester City open talks with Liverpool about signing Netherlands winger Cody Gakpo.

Newcastle showed 'full commitment' in Spurs win - Jaissle

2026-08-29 · 20:02

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle says their 2-0 away win is "well deserved" and praises his side's decision making to…

Wakefield secure play-off place with win over York

2026-08-29 · 19:48

Second-half tries by Jayden Myers, Max Jowitt and Lachlan Walmsley help Wakefield Trinity beat York Knights to move…

Spurs 'didn't deserve' loss to Newcastle - De Zerbi

2026-08-29 · 19:44

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi describes his side's 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United as an "unfair result", with Spurs…

Are Charlton ready to challenge? - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways

2026-08-29 · 19:43

BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including a perfect start for…

In-form quartet all win away to snap at heels of leaders Coleraine

2026-08-29 · 19:41

BBC Sport NI explores the main talking point of the weekend from within the Irish Premiership.

Warrington retain top-two hopes with win at Hull FC

2026-08-29 · 19:32

Warrington hold off a spirited late Hull FC fightback to secure their sixth successive win and keep a top-two finish in…

Decision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain

2026-08-29 · 19:31

The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England’s second Test against Pakistan is…

O'Neill would rather Celtic had no fans at Ibrox than 300

2026-08-29 · 19:29

Martin O'Neill says Celtic "might as well not get any" tickets after Rangers offered 300 for the sides' League Cup…

Jaissle claims first Premier League win at lacklustre Spurs

2026-08-29 · 19:27

Second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoanne Wissa give manager Matthias Jaissle his first Premier League victory,…

Iraola awaits first win as Liverpool rescue late draw against Forest

2026-08-29 · 19:12

Liverpool come from behind twice to rescue a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, leaving new manager Andoni…

Hull continue perfect start with away win at Coventry

2026-08-29 · 19:12

Substitute Liam Millar's late goal helps Hull secure a 1-0 away victory against Coventry City and continues their…

Tarkowski strikes late to rescue point for Everton at Bournemouth

2026-08-29 · 19:12

Everton captain James Tarkowski strikes in the 91st minute to rescue a point, as Bournemouth settle for a 1-1 draw at…

'Supporters aren't always wrong' - Moyes on Everton fans' anger

2026-08-29 · 18:59

David Moyes says "supporters aren't always wrong" after Everton fans voice their opposition to the potential sale of…

Tonali struggles but Gonzalez impresses - player ratings for Tottenham v Newcastle

2026-08-29 · 18:26

How Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United's players rated following Saturday's 2-0 win for the visitors in their…

Vaughan backs Lawrence for extended run in England team

2026-08-29 · 18:21

Former captain Michael Vaughan backs batter Dan Lawrence for a run in England's Test side.

Maguire fires superb 63 as Alexander lead cut at Irish Open

2026-08-29 · 18:15

Ireland's Leona Maguire fires a superb nine-under-par 63 at the Women's Irish Open at the K Club in County Kildare as…

Lawrence helps England build big lead on rain-affected day at Lord's

2026-08-29 · 18:11

Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten half-century as England close on 177-7 in their second innings on day three of the second…

South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level series

2026-08-29 · 18:08

World champions South Africa deliver a powerful first-half performance as they edge past New Zealand and level 'Rugby's…

'Not bad for the worst team in Premier League history' - Hull's perfect start

2026-08-29 · 18:03

Hull striker Oli McBurnie has a playful dig at his team's critics after beating Coventry to win their opening two…

Durham taken to final day despite needing only four runs to win

2026-08-29 · 18:01

Division Two leaders Durham will need four runs on the final day to beat Gloucestershire.

Henshaw wins world gold 11 days after being in hospital

2026-08-29 · 17:59

Britain's Charlotte Henshaw has won her 12th Para-canoe World Championship title - less than two weeks after being in…

Barry-Murphy optimistic over more Cardiff signings

2026-08-29 · 17:55

Brian Barry-Murphy is optimistic Cardiff City will make further additions to their squad before Tuesday's transfer…

Lawrence impresses as weather delays England

2026-08-29 · 17:43

Dan Lawrence impresses in devilishly difficult batting conditions to advance England’s push for a series win over…

'A gritty innings' - Lawrence digs in to help England build big lead

2026-08-29 · 17:08

Despite an innings heavily disrupted by the weather, Dan Lawrence digs in to finish unbeaten on 50 off 66 balls, as…

'We've got to do more' - Lampard frustrated by loss to Hull

2026-08-29 · 16:59

Coventry manager Frank Lampard believes his side controlled possession but were "too slow" with the ball as their first…

Moyes 'disappointed' with Everton performance

2026-08-29 · 16:51

Everton manager David Moyes praises his side's second-half resilience after James Tarkowski's injury-time equaliser…

'That trust isn't there' - how does Iraola get best out of Isak?

2026-08-29 · 15:49

Alexander Isak scored his first goal of the season in the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest - but how do Liverpool get…

Leader Pogacar abandons Vuelta after crash

2026-08-29 · 15:30

Race leader Tadej Pogacar pulls out of the Vuelta a Espana after crashing during stage eight of the three-week race.

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