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BBC Sport3d ago

Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause

Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.

AFL3d ago

Dusty returns to Punt Rd to mentor young Tiger cubs

Dustin Martin was back at Richmond recently to speak with the young Tigers

AFL3d ago

BARRETT: Some clubs choose the 'big picture'. Others just find a way to win

Too many AFL teams prefer to believe the scoreboard doesn't always matter, writes Damian Barrett

BBC Sport3d ago

Williams sisters receive Wimbledon doubles wildcard

Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.

BBC Sport3d ago

Ghana challenges Partey's visa denial in court

Ghana's government files for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case due to be heard by a Canadian court.

BBC Sport3d ago

Rovers fans 'immensely proud' of Cape Verde hero Lopes

The performance of Cape Verde defender Roberto 'Pico' Lopes in their heroic World Cup draw against heavyweights Spain evoked pride in supporters of his club, League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers.

Formula 13d ago

Serena Williams celebrates Lewis Hamilton after milestone Ferrari F1 win

Tennis legend Serena Williams was one of the first sporting figures outside of Formula 1 to congratulate Lewis Hamilton following his commanding victory at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.Hamilton, now in his second season with Ferrari, pulled off a three-stop strategy at the Circuit de…

BBC Sport3d ago

Stokes in good spirits & working hard - Durham boss Campbell

England Test captain Ben Stokes is in good spirits and working hard, says Durham head coach Ryan Campbell.

BBC Sport3d ago

Will fearsome Shinnecock bring MacIntyre major redemption?

Robert MacIntyre had the US Open ripped from his grasp in 2025 and returns to the championship hoping to turn around a modest 2026.

BBC Sport3d ago

Swans to make Palace's Stevens sporting director

Swansea City are set to appoint Crystal Palace assistant sporting director Ben Stevens as their new sporting director.

Formula 13d ago

"I'm not a machine": Isack Hadjar blasts Red Bull start procedure

Red Bull's drivers have been struggling with their starts since the beginning of the Formula 1 season. While there have been occasional strong getaways, Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar have continued to suffer from inconsistent launches, often losing multiple positions off the line.Other teams that…

BBC Sport3d ago

Gunter's Euro 2028 challenge to U19 finals squad

Head coach Chris Gunter says the Uefa Under-19 Championship is an opportunity for Wales' players to showcase their talents with Euro 2028 two years away.

BBC Sport3d ago

Aspinall ready for September return against Gane

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he will be ready to face Frenchman Ciryl Gane in Paris in September.

Formula 13d ago

Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win celebrations spill into the streets in Italy

Lewis Hamilton secured his first Formula 1 grand prix victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, prompting widespread street celebrations in Italy.Sunday's win ended a victory drought for the seven-time champion dating back to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. It also marked…

AFL3d ago

The verdict is in: Kangaroos forward learns his fate at Tribunal

Paul Curtis faced the AFL Tribunal in a bid to overturn a three-match suspension

AFL3d ago

Medical room: The full AFL injury list, R15

Who's struggling, who's a test, check out the players from your list who are a little sore

Formula 13d ago

Lando Norris: Ferrari would "embarrass" F1 rivals with stronger engine

Mercedes has dominated the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, but Lando Norris reckons Ferrari would “embarrass” the competition if it had a stronger engine.The Silver Arrows won the opening six grands prix of the season through George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, but Barcelona saw Lewis Hamilton end that…

Cricket Australia3d ago

Stars, Renegades confirmed to play in coming Big Bash summer

Cricket Victoria confirms it has shelved plans to rebrand the Stars with both Melbourne clubs in action next WBBL and BBL seasons

AFL3d ago

LISTEN: Bombers latest, CEOs converge, the superstar duo that could lift Pies

Join Damian Barrett, Nat Edwards and Sarah Olle for AFL Daily

BBC Sport3d ago

Are Leclerc's struggles down to Hamilton's revival? - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

BBC Sport3d ago

'Not a model' - Bielsa refuses to engage with World Cup photoshoot

Uruguay and former Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa defends his stony-faced appearance in the official World Cup photoshoot.

BBC Sport3d ago

Listen: Will Clarke drop Shankland? What will McInnes bring Rangers?

Scotland face big calls vs Morocco. Plus Is Derek McInnes heading to Rangers?

BBC Sport3d ago

Meet the Iraq player set to make history for Pakistan

Zidane Iqbal, a former Manchester United player, will make history when he plays for Iraq this summer, becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a men's World Cup.

AFL3d ago

Pies focused on righting season, not chase for high-profile free agents

Collingwood will face Port Adelaide - and Zak Butters - on Saturday night as it looks to move back up the ladder

BBC Sport3d ago

Tunisia sack Lamouchi just one game into World Cup

Tunisia sack head coach Sabrei Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.

AFL3d ago

R15 preview: Dockers, Cats take centre stage as finals chase heats up

A number of potentially finals-shaping matches highlight round 15

BBC Sport3d ago

'McInnes and Rohl moves are done deals' - gossip

Barney Stewart is reportedly poised to be sold to West Bromwich Albion by Falkirk as head coach Danny Rohl's exit from Rangers to be replaced by Heart of Midlothian's Derek McInnes appears to move closer.

BBC Sport3d ago

What does the future hold for Rashford?

Barcelona decided not to trigger the option that would have allowed them to sign Marcus Rashford for £26m, so what does the future hold for the England World Cup star?

BBC Sport3d ago

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 9

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

BBC Sport3d ago

Why Kante is still crucial for France - Giroud

France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante is still an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after planning to retire from international football.

BBC Sport3d ago

Glasgow's new American football team folds after two games

One former player has told of playing on uneven artificial turf and confusion over a trip to the US.

BBC Sport3d ago

Route announced for 2026 Tour of Britain

The men's cycling race starts in Lincolnshire, with further stages in Yorkshire and Scotland.

AFL3d ago

'Not one size fits all': Flexibility helps Dees dynamo unlock best football

Kozzy Pickett regularly commutes to Darwin to visit his young daughter

BBC Sport3d ago

Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine

The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil.

BBC Sport3d ago

Just scores double but New Zealand held by Iran in entertaining game

Iran twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium in their Group G encounter.

BBC Sport3d ago

Are billions flooding into Saudi Pro League helping national team?

As Saudi Arabia earn creditable point against Uruguay, is the money flooding into the Saudi Pro League helping the national team?

AFL3d ago

Cats confirm spearhead will play despite injury niggles, extended squad to fly west

Jeremy Cameron's hip and arm issues won't stop him from playing against Fremantle.

AFL3d ago

Roo ruled out for season, dodgeball incident delays Wall

A dual premiership player is out for the season, while a footy clinic has caused a setback for another Roo

BBC Sport3d ago

'Fabulous finish' - Just puts New Zealand ahead from Wood assist

Elijah Just gives New Zealand an early lead over Iran in their Group G encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium.

AFL3d ago

Fantasy stocktake: Who to buy and sell ahead of R15

Roy explores all the Fantasy trade options ahead of round 15