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Today so far 2026-09-12 · 18:00 UTC

England has completed a clean sweep of their Test series against Pakistan with victory in the third Test, with Root and Cox coming to the rescue in what represents a significant turnaround for the team over the summer. In other notable developments, Lando Norris has secured pole position for the Madrid Grand Prix with an impressive qualifying lap, while horse racing saw a historic moment as Osborne became the first female jockey to win a British Classic. England's rugby union team also impressed with a strong second-half response to crush Australia in their recent encounter.

Australia beat Bangladesh in two days

Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounce back to win the second Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series.

2026-08-23 · 07:39 UTC
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Pegula's three-hour epic sets up all‑US final

2026-08-23 · 07:27

Jessica Pegula's win over Iga Swiatek means the Cincinnati Open will stage its first all‑American women's final in 56…

Can you name the top 20 Test batters in the world?

2026-08-23 · 07:01

Can you name the top 20 batters in the world based on the International Cricket Council's Test rankings?

Cyborg set to delay retirement after narrow win

2026-08-23 · 06:56

Cris Cyborg appears ready to continue her fighting career after 30th win at PFL Tampa.

Life after Salah - why Isak and Wirtz must step up for Liverpool

2026-08-23 · 06:31

Liverpool are preparing to begin a season without Mohamed Salah for the first time in a decade - but they haven't…

Man completes 2,800 mile scoot across Australia

2026-08-23 · 06:01

Bob Brown from Saltash has ridden a non-electric scooter from Perth to Sydney.

Five in Five: Formula 1 quiz No 1

2026-08-23 · 05:56

Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?

Relive: Keegan's Newcastle lose thriller to Liverpool

2026-08-23 · 05:17

BBC Sport looks back at one of the Premier League's best ever games as Newcastle, then managed by Kevin Keegan, lost a…

Wales pushing the pain barrier in bid to improve

2026-08-23 · 04:49

BBC Sport spends a day in Wales' pre-season camp, watching players put through their paces ahead of the new WXV Global…

'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error

2026-08-23 · 03:44

Runners will receive a medal at the 2026 Sydney Marathon with an engraving of a German stadium.

How Arsenal 'punished' newly promoted Coventry

2026-08-22 · 23:13

Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney discuss Arsenal's quality against Coventry City, praising…

Why Spurs' defeat to Brentford is 'worrying' after summer signings

2026-08-22 · 23:10

Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney discuss how Tottenham Hotspur's heavy loss to Brentford…

How the 'new boys' of Ipswich got their season off to a dream start

2026-08-22 · 23:06

Match of the Day's Wayne Rooney is full of praise for Ipswich Town on their return to the Premier League as they earn a…

'They just didn't look fit at all' - Shearer on Man Utd

2026-08-22 · 23:01

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney analyse Manchester United's performance in their 2-0 loss on the…

Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn

2026-08-22 · 22:57

Promoter Eddie Hearn says "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

McIlroy improves to go joint-second as Clark retains lead

2026-08-22 · 22:19

Rory McIlroy strikes a five-under 65 to move joint-second on day three at the BMW Championship.

Man City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca

2026-08-22 · 21:30

Manchester City will "try to find the new Rodri" after the Spain captain left the club earlier this week to join La Liga…

Arthur drop goal gives Hull FC win over Catalans

2026-08-22 · 21:17

Jake Arthur scores a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic comeback win over former coach John…

We let fans down, says Nuno after West Ham defeat

2026-08-22 · 20:54

Nuno Espirito Santo says West Ham "let down" their fans as they lost 2-1 to Charlton in their first Championship home…

Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer - Sunday's gossip

2026-08-22 · 20:39

Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer, Spurs confident on completing Omar Marmoush deal, Ollie…

Tote bags & derby wins - how Pressley has defied Dundee expectations

2026-08-22 · 20:20

Steven Pressley says he is "immensely proud" of his Dundee players as the head coach's redemption arc continues with…

De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality

2026-08-22 · 20:16

Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at…

Could Brooks be Crusaders' next Scottish sensation?

2026-08-22 · 20:12

BBC Sport NI considers whether Adam Brooks can be Crusaders' next top Scottish striker after his hat-trick against…

Is Barry emerging as frontman Everton can finally count on?

2026-08-22 · 20:10

After finding the back of the net in Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, is Thierno Barry on course to become…

Spurs 'didn't fight in the right way' - Di Zerbi

2026-08-22 · 19:23

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto Di Zerbi believes his side "didn't fight in the right way" in their 3-0 loss to…

Stokes stars as leaders Durham hammer Derbyshire

2026-08-22 · 19:09

Ben Stokes hits 66 not out and takes 5-17 as Durham wrap up a 338-run victory at Derbyshire inside three days in…

Brentford beat lacklustre Spurs in comfortable opening day win

2026-08-22 · 19:02

Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League season under Roberto De Zerbi gets off to a dismal start as they lose 3-0 to a…

Late drama as Ipswich stun Sunderland

2026-08-22 · 19:01

Ipswich Town beat Sunderland as Jack Clarke scores a 90th minute winner to open their account on their return to the…

Leeds score late winner to silence Forest fans

2026-08-22 · 19:01

Anton Stach scores in the 88th minute to give Leeds United a win in Oliver Glasner's first game in charge of Nottingham…

Wasteful Palace punished by Everton in Sage's first game

2026-08-22 · 19:00

Everton beat Crystal Palace 2–0 to win their opening game of the Premier League season for the first time in five years,…

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