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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.

Brave see off Spirit to extend lead at top of the table

Southern Brave move four points clear at the top of the Women's Hundred table, with a convincing five-wicket win over London Spirit at Lord's.

2026-08-01 · 17:07 UTC
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History-maker Finucane claims third Games gold

2026-08-01 · 17:00

Emma Finucane became the first Welsh woman to win three gold medals at a single Commonwealth Games with victory in the…

Leaders Brave extend winning run against Spirit

2026-08-01 · 16:53

Leaders Southern Brave extend their unbeaten run to five matches against London Spirit while Birmingham Phoenix pick up…

Gold family agrees to sell West Ham stake to Staveley

2026-08-01 · 16:53

Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa confirms plans to sell shares to a consortium headed by…

Brentford sign Sangare for club record fee

2026-08-01 · 16:48

Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.

Maresca loses first match as Inter beat Man City on penalties

2026-08-01 · 16:47

Watch highlights as Enzo Maresca loses his first match in charge of Manchester City following a defeat on penalties to…

'What a weekend for the Nairne family' - sister inspires brother to judo gold

2026-08-01 · 16:38

Ethan Nairne defeats his compatriot Benjamin Levy in an all-English men's -73kg final to win gold at the Commonwealth…

Chelsea confirm Welbeck signing from Brighton

2026-08-01 · 16:22

Chelsea complete the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.

Watch Chelsea newcomer Welbeck's PL goals from last season

2026-08-01 · 16:08

Watch all 13 Premier League goals scored by new Chelsea signing Danny Welbeck last season, including three against his…

McAidoo 'the kind of winger I love' - Maresca

2026-08-01 · 15:27

Despite Manchester City's penalty-shootout defeat by Inter Milan, teenager Ryan McAidoo grabs the opportunity to show…

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

2026-08-01 · 15:25

The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

From Love Island to Commonwealth gold for McConnell

2026-08-01 · 14:23

Team Northern Ireland boxer Jon McConnell tells BBC Sport NI of his decision to reject Love Island to pursue his…

Mudryk Chelsea return will take time - Alonso

2026-08-01 · 14:19

Xabi Alonso says he is "very happy" to be welcoming Mykhailo Mudryk back into his Chelsea squad, but it is "too early"…

The 'greatest in the world' with an Olympic dream for Team GB

2026-08-01 · 14:00

Jazz Chisholm Jr's New York Yankees' team-mates tell him regularly just how good he is - but will Team GB get the…

England to face Australia for netball bronze

2026-08-01 · 13:53

England's netballers will play Australia in the Commonwealth Games bronze-medal match after a 61-54 semi-final defeat by…

Bournemouth sign Portugal defender Silva

2026-08-01 · 13:39

Portugal defender Antonio Silva says he is excited to join Bournemouth after signing for the Cherries in a deal worth up…

Perry leads Phoenix to first victory of the season

2026-08-01 · 13:37

Ellyse Perry makes 68 and Alice Capsey makes 51 as Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first victory of the season in the…

'Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future

2026-08-01 · 13:12

Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave.

GB win three golds at European Championships

2026-08-01 · 12:25

Great Britain win gold medals in the women's four and PR3 mixed coxed four races at the European Rowing Championships,…

Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino

2026-08-01 · 10:18

Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a…

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

2026-08-01 · 10:02

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Norrie beaten by Shapovalov in Los Cabos semi-final

2026-08-01 · 08:10

Cameron Norrie's promising run at the Los Cabos Open in Mexico ends with a three-set semi-final defeat by defending…

Intensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola

2026-08-01 · 07:42

Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training…

Is building a new stadium a way around spending rules?

2026-08-01 · 07:12

Spurs only just avoided Premier League relegation last season, but off the pitch they are thriving.

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 12

2026-08-01 · 06:12

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

Ditcheva outclasses Kielholtz on return from injury

2026-08-01 · 05:52

Dakota Ditcheva outclasses Denise Kielholtz as the Briton marks her return from injury with a comfortable win by…

Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup

2026-08-01 · 02:44

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

Highlights: Dundee Utd 1-1 Rangers

2026-07-31 · 23:45

Derek McInnes' era as Rangers manager got off to an underwhelming start as Dundee United hold them to an opening…

Same start but different outlook at Rangers as McInnes era begins

2026-07-31 · 23:09

Derek McInnes insists Rangers will improve after his team's Scottish Premiership draw at Dundee United.

Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow

2026-07-31 · 22:15

England's Georgia Hunter Bell eyes an ambitious sweep of gold medals in 2026 after winning the 800m Commonwealth Games…

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