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Today so far 2026-09-14 · 06:01 UTC

Manchester City secured a dramatic derby victory despite playing with ten men after Foden's red card, with Haaland scoring a controversial winner in what has been described as a "statement win" showcasing the team's intelligence and resilience. Elsewhere in football, Brighton's Dunk produced a spectacular goal in their dominant performance against ten-man Coventry, while Rooney criticized a significant goal decision in recent matches as "baffling". Beyond football, there were notable victories across other sports, including Zverev's triumph at the US Open and Kerr's dominant performance winning 1500m.

West Ham agree loan deal for Leeds striker Piroe

West Ham sign striker Joel Piroe from Leeds United on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy next summer.

2026-08-19 · 08:48 UTC
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Villa sign goalkeeper Suzuki and left-back Ruggeri

2026-08-19 · 08:41

Aston Villa confirm the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri in deals worth a combined £47m.

Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test

2026-08-19 · 08:38

Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

To the well and back - how Malaga returned to La Liga

2026-08-19 · 08:01

After tumbling from the Champions League to the depths of Spain's semi-professional third tier, Malaga are back in La…

New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad

2026-08-19 · 07:26

Aston Villa, following a disappointing ninth place finish in the Women's Super League last season, have replaced several…

I won FPL last season - here are my five best tips

2026-08-19 · 07:11

Want to win your Fantasy Premier League mini-league but need some expert advice?

NI keeper Burns on plans for life after football

2026-08-19 · 07:10

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Jackie Burns is the number one for her country and has just signed for Burnley - but she is…

Sabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat

2026-08-19 · 06:44

Aryna Sabalenka needs just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations…

How Carrick's Man Utd are shaping up for Premier League season

2026-08-19 · 06:29

As Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael…

Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap

2026-08-19 · 06:06

Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad.

Wrexham's Moore aiming to stay the distance

2026-08-19 · 06:01

The striker has revealed he has taken "measures" to avoid the injury issues that hit his Wales and Wrexham hopes last…

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 30

2026-08-19 · 05:51

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Five in Five: Football quiz No 3

2026-08-19 · 05:37

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

Women's cycling could be unstoppable - Backstedt

2026-08-19 · 05:31

British champion Zoe Backstedt says women's cycling will be "unstoppable" if it gets full television coverage for races…

How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions

2026-08-19 · 05:21

How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League?

Five Australian rules footy players suspended amid police investigation

2026-08-19 · 03:36

The suspensions, for drinking and inviting women to a hotel, come as police investigate an alleged sexual assault.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

2026-08-18 · 22:25

A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

Rider dies after Manx Grand Prix qualifying crash

2026-08-18 · 22:10

A rider has died after a crash involving two bikes in Ramsey during qualifying, organisers say.

Palace sign United States prospect Gozo

2026-08-18 · 21:26

Crystal Palace sign forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.08m).

Williams scores in Warrington's victory at Hull KR

2026-08-18 · 21:18

Captain George Williams scores one of Warrington's six tries in their Super League victory against reigning champions…

Al Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip

2026-08-18 · 21:02

Al-Hilal in talks with Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins, Newcastle explore move for Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez,…

Man found dead at Charlton Athletic's ground

2026-08-18 · 20:14

A 33-year-old man was found dead at The Valley after a possible fall from height, police say.

Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period

2026-08-18 · 19:57

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during…

Irish striker Parrott on brink of Real Betis move

2026-08-18 · 19:25

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott is on the brink of a move from AZ Alkmaar to Spanish club Real Betis as talks…

Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka

2026-08-18 · 17:56

Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the…

Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive

2026-08-18 · 17:51

Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a…

Even the Queen could not watch - 10 years since Olympic hockey gold

2026-08-18 · 17:43

Ten years since Team GB clinched women's hockey gold at the Rio Olympics, BBC Sport looks back at the legacy of that…

Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?

2026-08-18 · 17:07

Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles aged 46 - and 29 years after she made her New York debut.

Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal

2026-08-18 · 16:57

Barcelona announce the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a £65m deal.

Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story

2026-08-18 · 16:41

Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest…

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