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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.

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Bavidge earns Inverness CT a point against Partick Thistle

2026-08-21 · 20:42

Watch the goals as Alfie Bavidge's late goal earns Inverness Caledonian Thistle a draw against Partick Thistle in the…

New owner deal values Timberwolves and Lynx at $4.5bn

2026-08-21 · 20:19

The Minnesota Timberwolves change owners in a deal which makes them the fourth-most expensive NBA franchise to be sold.

Man Utd agree £70m fee for Brighton's Baleba

2026-08-21 · 19:58

Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.

Saturday's gossip: Liverpool enquire about Real Madrid's Endrick

2026-08-21 · 19:48

Liverpool make Endrick enquiry, Chelsea brace for a Nicolas Jackson offer and Arsenal make request to Victor Osimhen,…

Stokes shines as Durham get on top at Derby

2026-08-21 · 19:01

Ben Stokes scores 53 with the bat and takes 2-14 as Division Two leaders Durham take control of their match with…

Hunt second in Diamond League 200m as White wins

2026-08-21 · 19:00

Amy Hunt follows up her extraordinary week at the European Championships with a second-placed finish in the women's 200m…

Inter complete £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones

2026-08-21 · 18:48

Inter Milan sign midfielder Curtis Jones from Liverpool in a deal worth £30m.

McClenaghan seventh in European pommel horse final

2026-08-21 · 17:53

Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan has to settle for seventh place in the pommel horse final at the European Gymnastics…

It would be 'nice to have choice' over Ashes venues - Root

2026-08-21 · 17:51

Joe Root said "it would be nice to have a choice" over the venues where his England team play as they leave Headingley…

Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team

2026-08-21 · 17:14

Eight-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in…

'I fear for them' - Vaughan & Raja lament 'desperate times' for Pakistan

2026-08-21 · 17:09

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at…

Le Court takes Tour green jersey with Great Orme stage win

2026-08-21 · 16:36

Kim Le Court of Mauritius wins stage three of the Lloyd's Tour of Britain Women to the Great Orme to move into the…

High court allows rugby brain injury case to go on

2026-08-21 · 16:23

The cases of hundreds of players in rugby's multi-million-pound concussion legal battle allowed to continue after High…

We don't have enough wingers for start of season - Iraola

2026-08-21 · 16:01

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola believes his side don't have enough wide players for the start of the season - but is…

Ireland one win away from best World Cup finish

2026-08-21 · 15:55

Ireland put the disappointment of missing out on a top-eight place behind them by taking a major step towards their best…

What does Heggebo's deception ban mean for football?

2026-08-21 · 15:45

BBC Sport explores the fallout from the decision to ban West Brom striker Aune Heggebo for two matches for "successfully…

Returning in style - Root excited by future after huge England win

2026-08-21 · 15:44

Joe Root says his team were "outstanding" as he started his second spell as England captain with an emphatic innings…

Russell on pole position for Dutch GP sprint race

2026-08-21 · 15:43

Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles…

Wales great Jones returns to Ospreys as a director

2026-08-21 · 15:28

Ospreys confirm former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.

Chelsea reject initial Leeds loan bid for Mudryk

2026-08-21 · 15:22

Chelsea reject an initial season-long loan offer from Leeds United for winger Mykhailo Mudryk.

'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £51m deal

2026-08-21 · 15:20

Arsenal complete the £50m-plus signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

Root enjoys winning return as captain as England humble poor Pakistan

2026-08-21 · 15:19

In his first match since returning as England captain, Joe Root guides his England side to a huge win as they bowl…

Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Mbappe not incompatible - Mourinho

2026-08-21 · 15:17

Real Madrid trio Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe can all play together in the same team successfully, new…

Archer takes final wicket as England secure huge win at Headingley

2026-08-21 · 15:12

Jofra Archer takes the final wicket as England bowl Pakistan out for 135 to secure a huge win in the first Test against…

Partey signs for Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro League

2026-08-21 · 15:10

Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.

New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan

2026-08-21 · 15:04

England begin Joe Root’s second stint as captain with a crushing defeat of a poor Pakistan inside three days at…

'Plug him in as attack leader' - England-Pakistan player ratings

2026-08-21 · 14:59

Who should be plugged in as attack leader? Which England batter's dismissal is a problem?

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes

2026-08-21 · 14:20

Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the…

Olympian Jenny Simpson Says Her Running Career Is Over After Cardiac Arrest

2026-08-21 · 14:06

Three-time Olympic runner Jenny Simpson has retired from competitive running after suffering sudden cardiac arrest in…

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