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Today so far 2026-09-15 · 12:00 UTC

The 2029 World Athletics Championships will be hosted in Nairobi after London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host. Across the UK nations, football teams are announcing their squads with several storylines emerging, including McDermott wants to commit to England for 2030 World Cup and fresh selections for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In other sports, the NFL's first week has delivered spectacular plays, while Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season marks a notable transfer move in Brazilian football.

Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco

Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.

2026-08-02 · 18:38 UTC
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Gay hits ton for Durham as Leics & Middlesex go top

2026-08-02 · 18:10

Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them…

Why the Commonwealth Games are important to NI athletes

2026-08-02 · 17:40

The slimmed down version of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are over and Northern Ireland athletes will return home…

Wiebes claims back-to-back Tour de France Femmes stage wins

2026-08-02 · 17:32

Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes claims stage two for back-to-back victories at the Tour de France Femmes.

Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers

2026-08-02 · 17:11

Trent Rockets win their fourth game in the men's Hundred to remain top, as Ben Duckett inspires them to a five-run…

'A huge success' - Wales win 31 medals at Glasgow Games

2026-08-02 · 17:02

Wales' 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign labelled a success after they won 31 medals in Glasgow, with nine gold, 10…

Super Giants cruise past bottom of the table MI London

2026-08-02 · 16:40

Manchester Super Giants cruise to a comfortable six-wicket win over MI London with 28 balls to spare in the Women's…

Duckett and Amir star as leaders Rockets see off Sunrisers

2026-08-02 · 16:39

Ben Duckett strikes a half-century and takes a sharp diving catch to remove England team-mate Harry Brook as Trent…

'Gutted' Graham settles for cycling silver after 'goalposts change'

2026-08-02 · 16:25

Fin Graham was "gutted" to claim silver in the men's C1-C3 3km individual pursuit final, setting his sights firmly on…

Johnson denies Harrington in star-studded Portugal event

2026-08-02 · 16:15

Zach Johnson holds off Padraig Harrington at The Els Club in the first officially sanctioned Champions Tour event held…

Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution

2026-08-02 · 16:00

Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an…

Finucane creates Games history with fourth gold

2026-08-02 · 15:27

Welsh star Emma Finucane creates history by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at the same…

Trump beats Wilson to clinch second Shanghai crown

2026-08-02 · 14:58

World number one Judd Trump beats Kyren Wilson 11-6 to win the Shanghai Masters for the second time.

Rockets see off late fightback to beat Sunrisers

2026-08-02 · 13:39

Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 goes in vain as Trent Rockets hold on to beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent…

Selfies, signatures & social media - how Kerr embraced Glasgow Games

2026-08-02 · 13:06

Gold medallist Josh Kerr has revelled in the Commonwealth Games and in competing for Scotland in Glasgow this week.

Rockets survive late fightback to beat Sunrisers

2026-08-02 · 12:58

Trent Rockets hold off a late assault from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to beat defending champions…

GB's Henry and Pritchard win golds at European Championships

2026-08-02 · 12:47

Great Britain claim gold medals with Lauren Henry in the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard in PR1 men's…

Bournemouth close in on £11.1m Juanlu

2026-08-02 · 12:44

Bournemouth are finalising an £11.1m move for Sevilla right-back Juanlu as new manager Marco Rose's squad nears…

2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

2026-08-02 · 12:37

Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via…

It was about the adventure, says fastest runner to cross the Alps

2026-08-02 · 10:59

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

McKeown and Kelly win men's pairs gold after tiebreak

2026-08-02 · 10:31

Northern Ireland’s Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly win Commonwealth Games gold in the men’s pairs after a dramatic extra-end…

Ex-champion jockey Crowley retires 10 months after fall

2026-08-02 · 10:03

Former champion jockey Jim Crowley retires 10 months after sustaining serious injuries in a fall, saying it was "the…

England beaten by Australia to netball bronze

2026-08-02 · 09:41

England's netballers are outclassed 68-50 by Australia in their quest to win bronze at the Commonwealth Games.

Wales midfielder Cooper set for Swansea exit

2026-08-02 · 09:00

Swansea City midfielder Ollie Cooper poised to leave the Championship club to join a League One side on loan.

Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 13

2026-08-02 · 06:25

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

GB win two more golds at European Aquatics Championships

2026-08-02 · 06:08

Great Britain win golds in the women's synchronised 10m diving and artistic swimming mixed duet at the European Aquatics…

New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol

2026-08-02 · 06:01

New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 13

2026-08-02 · 06:00

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

'Future of tour' Eala beats Osaka to reach Washington final

2026-08-02 · 05:57

Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open…

What happened to star signings your club never made?

2026-08-02 · 05:42

BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall…

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