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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.

Ireland below standards in World Cup loss to Scotland

Ireland coach Gareth Grundie describes the performance in the 2-1 World Cup defeat by Scotland as "not to the standard that we'd set ourselves".

2026-08-22 · 12:24 UTC
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Depay defends music video showing Corinthians HQ on fire

2026-08-22 · 12:22

Netherlands forward Memphis Depay says having Corinthians HQ, Parque São Jorge, in flames for a music video is "just…

Martinelli deserves better from Arsenal - Wright

2026-08-22 · 11:49

Ian Wright says Gabriel Martinelli deserves "more respect" from Arsenal and questions the way the club have handled the…

'We're not Brendon and Ben' - Root's calmness praised

2026-08-22 · 11:00

Joe Root is praised for his calmness on his return as captain by interim coach Marcus Trescothick, who says the pair…

Russell wins Dutch GP sprint from pole position

2026-08-22 · 10:45

Mercedes' George Russell leads from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Bejlek continues stunning run to set up Gauff semi

2026-08-22 · 10:03

Czech Sara Bejlek continued her stunning run at the Cincinnati Open as she upset American Madison Keys to reach her…

Sex toys again thrown on court during WNBA matches

2026-08-22 · 09:57

Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud brands spectators "weird" for throwing sex toys on court, disrupting matches on…

How Liverpool are preparing to face six new managers in first six games

2026-08-22 · 09:36

For Liverpool and Andoni Iraola, the Premier League schedule means they will face six teams with new managers in their…

Two-time world champion Tete shot dead outside home

2026-08-22 · 09:09

Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in…

How new-look Spurs are shaping up under De Zerbi

2026-08-22 · 08:41

Roberto de Zerbi has had time and money over the summer to start creating a new-look Tottenham.

Australia skittle Bangladesh for 64 but batters fail again

2026-08-22 · 08:33

Australia respond to last week's shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for 64 on a remarkable first day of the second…

Messi fined for slapping opponent in MLS game

2026-08-22 · 08:05

Lionel Messi is fined by Major League Soccer after slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn during Inter Miami's draw on…

Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium

2026-08-22 · 07:53

Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.

The ex-Blackburn winger facing Mourinho and Real Madrid

2026-08-22 · 07:44

Tyrhys Dolan, who played for Blackburn Rovers for five years before joining Espanyol last summer, says he is ready to…

Serrano draws 3.4m views on TikTok for 50th win

2026-08-22 · 07:20

Amanda Serrano is made to work for her 50th career win against Lucrecia Manzur., which draws over three million views on…

'If I can make it out, you can too,' says Dyer before UFC fight

2026-08-22 · 07:03

Shanelle Dyer is using her UFC platform to show young people they can "make it out too" after growing up in a…

Cyborg title not at stake as opponent misses weight

2026-08-22 · 06:47

Cris Cyborg's PFL featherweight world title will not be at stake in Tampa on Saturday after opponent Ketlen Vieira…

'I'm not ashamed' - Ellison on mental health and playing at 47

2026-08-22 · 06:19

Striker Kevin Ellison, who once signed for Premier League Leicester City, opens up about playing at 47 - and why it's…

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

2026-08-22 · 06:00

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

Fab Four and Fleming on the phone - England's first-Test takeaways

2026-08-22 · 05:47

Have England improved or were Pakistan really poor?

Second set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison

2026-08-22 · 05:28

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins -…

My family got me through injury - Maddison

2026-08-22 · 05:20

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison discusses life under boss Roberto de Zerbi and how the distraction of having five…

Lessons learned for Coventry in difficult top-flight return

2026-08-21 · 23:13

Twenty-five years, 94 days and countless twists later, Coventry City have started life back in the Premier League, but…

McIlroy falls off pace after tough second round

2026-08-21 · 23:01

Overnight joint leader Rory McIlroy falls five behind Wyndham Clark following a testing second round at the BMW…

Swaggering Arsenal want title attack, not defence

2026-08-21 · 22:55

Arsenal started last season as nearly men but their title win has given them a swagger - as Coventry discovered on the…

Lampard praises Coventry's courage in 3-0 defeat by Arsenal

2026-08-21 · 22:00

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard shares his thoughts on his side's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in their first game back in…

'A lot to like!' Arteta delighted with opening win for Arsenal

2026-08-21 · 21:56

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives his thoughts on his side's 3-0 win over Coventry City in the opening game of the…

Watch: Taking a 180mph spin round America's birthday Grand Prix racetrack

2026-08-21 · 21:50

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations and the first major auto race in the…

Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry

2026-08-21 · 21:35

Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard give champions Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win over newcomers…

Wigan beat Wakefield to go top of Super League

2026-08-21 · 21:24

Jai Field scores a length-of-the-field try to send Wigan Warriors top of the Super League table with a hard-fought…

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