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Today so far 2026-09-12 · 12:00 UTC

England suffered an early collapse in cricket, losing two key batsmen in the first over, while tennis stars continue their Grand Slam campaigns with Zverev reaching his third consecutive Grand Slam final and Sabalenka eyeing US Open success with extra motivation. In football, Robert Gordon is proving his worth at Barcelona after being signed over Marcus Rashford, while Manchester City's new era continues with fresh signings and manager appointments drawing praise from players like Dias.

Martin's reputation on line as he tries to halt Leicester slide

Manager Russell Martin is trying to end his own miserable period of results as he attempts to stop Leicester's downward spiral.

2026-08-27 · 08:56 UTC
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Fan backlash as gay World Cup star joins Saudi club

2026-08-27 · 08:52

Spain forward Esther Gonzalez attracts backlash after signing for Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah.

Liverpool close in on signing PSG forward Barcola

2026-08-27 · 08:10

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee that is expected to be in…

Why becoming heavyweight champ at 21 is a 'big deal' for Itauma

2026-08-27 · 07:43

British heavyweight Moses Itauma fights Filip Hrgovic on Saturday for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title.

Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor

2026-08-27 · 07:28

Chelsea are in talks to sign 18-year-old Atalanta and Italy defender Honest Ahanor for £34.3m.

Why Herrera is playing for free in Spanish third division

2026-08-27 · 07:02

Ander Herrera has represented some of the world's biggest clubs, but now he is back home playing for free in Spain's…

Weekly sports quiz: What was wrong with the Sydney Marathon medals?

2026-08-27 · 06:30

How much attention have you paid to what has happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Out of Matt's shadow and meeting Michael Jordan - Alex Fitzpatrick's rise

2026-08-27 · 06:12

Alex Fitzpatrick tells BBC Sport about forging his own identity, "belonging" on the PGA Tour - and his "surreal" meeting…

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

2026-08-27 · 05:59

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

Muchova & Mensik win US Open mixed doubles title

2026-08-27 · 05:44

Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik save two match points on their way to the US Open mixed doubles title and $1m in prize…

Is Saka getting back to his best at Arsenal?

2026-08-27 · 05:20

Bukayo Saka has struggled to produce his best on a consistent basis in recent months, but could be getting back to top…

Fearnley among Britons closing in on US Open place

2026-08-26 · 23:08

Jacob Fearnley is among the British players who stand one win away from a place in the US Open main draw in New York.

Super Bowl champions Seahawks to be sold in record $9.6bn deal

2026-08-26 · 23:05

NFL owners approve the $9.612bn record sale of the reigning Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks to a group led by…

'Mini-Rodri' Gonzalez shown he will be loved at Newcastle

2026-08-26 · 22:52

Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the £52m…

Slovan Bratislava through in Champions League after extra-time brilliance

2026-08-26 · 22:37

A brilliant flick over the keeper from Cristian Martinez in extra time is enough to get Slovan Bratislava past Celje and…

How to follow Thursday's Champions League draw - and who is in each pot?

2026-08-26 · 22:05

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League is, as well as…

AEK Athens ease past Levski Sofia with dominant 4-0 win

2026-08-26 · 21:50

AEK Athens are through to the Champions League with a comfortable 4-0 win against Levski Sofia.

Viking reach Champions League for first time with victory over Dinamo Zagreb

2026-08-26 · 21:34

Viking shock Dinamo Zagreb with a 3-1 win to book their place in the Champions League.

Liverpool v Spurs & Man Utd v Brighton - full EFL Cup third-round draw

2026-08-26 · 21:33

Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw…

Fenerbahce back in the Champions League after 18 years

2026-08-26 · 21:26

Goals from Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown prove to be enough for Fenerbahce to get past Olympique Lyonnais and in to the…

Al-Hilal closing in on Watkins - Thursday's gossip

2026-08-26 · 21:25

Al-Hilal close in on a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins, Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make a loan…

Stunning comeback sees Sabah reach Champions League for the first time

2026-08-26 · 21:01

Azerbaijan side Sabah fight back from 4-2 down on aggregate to beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva of Israel 6-4 on aggregate to…

Bodo/Glimt thrash NEC to ease into Champions League main draw

2026-08-26 · 21:00

Bodo/Glimt reach the main draw of the Champions League for a second successive season after beating Dutch side NEC…

Celtic crash out of Champions League after humiliating defeat to LASK

2026-08-26 · 21:00

Despite leading 4-0 on aggregate, Celtic are humiliated by LASK as they lose the second leg of their Champions League…

Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna

2026-08-26 · 20:54

After some early season setbacks, "proud" Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are getting their rewards by securing…

Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson

2026-08-26 · 19:46

The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.

West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf

2026-08-26 · 19:17

El Hadji Malick Diouf is cleared to have a medical with Brentford after West Ham accept a £40m bid for the Senegal…

Littler suffers another setback with semi-final exit at PC28

2026-08-26 · 18:51

Luke Littler's hopes of qualifying for the Players Championship finals suffers another setback as he is beaten by…

Three-time major winner Nordqvist announces retirement

2026-08-26 · 18:47

Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist will retire from professional golf after this week's FM Championship near…

Red Bull still have F1's most powerful engine

2026-08-26 · 18:09

In the FIA's latest rankings, Red Bull have again been found to have the most powerful engine in F1.

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