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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.

Highlights: Dundee Utd 1-1 Rangers

Derek McInnes' era as Rangers manager got off to an underwhelming start as Dundee United hold them to an opening Scottish Premiership draw.

2026-07-31 · 23:45 UTC
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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…

Greyhounds bound for Australia as New Zealand racing ban takes effect

2026-07-31 · 21:09

At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia's eastern states, the BBC…

Wales golden girls beat England in cycling duel

2026-07-31 · 21:03

Wales golden girls Emma Finucane and Anna Morris win the Commonwealth Games battle of Britain by defeating English…

Buttler 'shows his muscle' with half-century against Rockets

2026-07-31 · 19:12

Jos Buttler hits four sixes on his way to another half-century knock in the 2026 Men's Hundred, to help Manchester Super…

Korda produces 'special' second round to recover from day one woes

2026-07-31 · 19:09

World number one Nelly Korda returns to form on day two of the Women's Open, carding three-under-par 68 to erase her…

'Absolute dime' - best shots from second round of Women's Open

2026-07-31 · 18:35

Enjoy the best shots from day two at the Women's Open, featuring Nelly Korda and England's Charley Hull.

Dog walk and expletive text - key findings in Vondrousova anti-doping case

2026-07-31 · 18:30

The full report into 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova's four-year ban for refusing a doping test has been…

Dunkley and Luff power Rockets to win over Super Giants

2026-07-31 · 17:50

Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff both hit half-century knocks to help Trent Rockets on their way to a 31-run win over…

Why women's football is first casualty of Fifa plans

2026-07-31 · 13:25

Fifa's president Gianni Infantino's plans will make women's football "the first casualties" according to former England…

The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover

2026-07-31 · 08:08

Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?

Southern Brave defend 128 to seal first win of this year's Hundred

2026-07-30 · 22:28

Southern Brave secure their first win in the men's Hundred by successfully defending a total of 128 to defeat Birmingham…

Woad & Hull feature in best shots from Women's Open first round

2026-07-30 · 19:02

Lottie Woad and Charley Hull feature in the best shots from day one of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St. Anne's.

'What a start!' - Thitikul leads Women's Open with opening 64

2026-07-30 · 18:59

World number two Jeeno Thitikul leads the first round of the AIG Women's Open by two shots after hitting a spectacular…

Brave remain unbeaten with victory over Birmingham Phoenix

2026-07-30 · 18:14

Southern Brave make it four wins from four in the women's Hundred as they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 24-runs at the…

Challenging times ahead for Newcastle - Shearer

2026-07-30 · 15:10

MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why he is worried about what will happen next at his old…

Premier League clubs agree EFL funding proposal

2026-07-30 · 14:41

Premier League clubs agreed a funding proposal that they will put to the EFL over the next few days.

Newcastle captain Guimaraes expected to join Arsenal

2026-07-30 · 14:39

There is a growing expectation that Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes will join Arsenal this summer in a deal worth up…

Rangers move a 'dream come true' for South Africa's Makhanya

2026-07-30 · 14:03

South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya becomes Rangers' eighth summer signing, joining for an undisclosed fee from…

Minimum 10-match ban for discrimination - FA

2026-07-30 · 14:00

Players found guilty of discrimination will face a ban of at least 10 matches under strengthened Football Association…

'Time for change is now' - MVP and PFL merge

2026-07-30 · 13:49

Most Valuable Promotions and the Professional Fighters League merge to create "a combat sports company for the new era".

Littler's nan shocked by seeing mural from bus

2026-07-30 · 13:41

A mural in Warrington honouring two-time world darts champion Luke Littler surprises his grandmother after she spots it…

Scottish Rugby sacks chief executive Williamson after inquiry

2026-07-30 · 13:05

Scottish Rugby sacks its chief executive, Alex Williamson, after a months-long examination of his conduct in the role.

Norrie beats Duckworth to reach Los Cabos quarters

2026-07-30 · 12:46

Cameron Norrie books his place in the Los Cabos Open quarter-finals with a straight-set victory over James Duckworth in…

Cricket & archery well placed for Commonwealths spot

2026-07-30 · 12:35

Cricket, archery and shooting are among the sports well placed to regain their spot at the Commonwealth Games in India…

Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners

2026-07-30 · 12:31

Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to…

A bolt from the blue as Welsh boxers go for gold

2026-07-30 · 12:00

Rosie Eccles, Owain Harris-Allan, Orlando Holley-Sotomi join super heavyweight Connor Williams in guaranteeing…

The winner who played for Tuchel - potential Newcastle boss Jaissle

2026-07-30 · 10:56

German Matthias Jaissle is the favourite to replace Eddie Howe at Newcastle - and has a reputation for attacking…

Chelsea sign Palace defender Lacroix for £52m

2026-07-30 · 10:03

Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.

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