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Mitchell praises Watson's evolution, crucial moments that hurt Roos

Sam Mitchell says Nick Watson is mastering one of the the hardest roles in footy

Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Fifa leadership

Uefa has lost confidence in the current Fifa leadership of Gianni Infantino as the fallout from the scrapped controversial investment plan intensified.

BBC Sport5d ago

England beaten by New Zealand in netball semi-final

England's netballers miss out on a place in the Commonwealth Games gold-medal match after a 61-54 semi-final defeat by a powerful New Zealand side.

Supercars5d ago

Supercars Perth: Matt Payne builds championship lead with near-perfect day

Matt Payne has extended his lead in the Supercars championship with a win and a second place in the two races at Wanneroo Raceway in Perth.The Grove Racing Ford driver started from pole position in both 50-lap races and except for a slow start to the opening race, the New Zealander made no mistakes…

AFL5d ago

Around the state leagues: Big Docker's big day, Pie fires, Dog pushes case

Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action

Formula 15d ago

Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027

Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed.Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi rarely troubled the top 10 early in the season but launched a power…

AFL5d ago

Aussies earn bragging rights over Ireland in cracking contest

Goals flowed and fans packed into North Sydney Oval to see Australia defeat Ireland in the first AFLW international game

BBC Sport5d ago

Norrie beaten by Shapovalov in Los Cabos semi-final

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

AFL5d ago

Swans devastated by cruel injury blow, Saints optimistic over sore trio

Sydney and St Kilda provided updates on several sore players after a brutal clash at Marvel Stadium

Formula 15d ago

Max Verstappen's Red Bull radio complaints prompt McLaren move question from David Croft

Following a Hungarian Grand Prix filled with radio complaints, Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has questioned whether Max Verstappen's camp is deliberately laying the groundwork for a Red Bull exit, potentially to join rival McLaren.While Mercedes hit the ground running with the…

BBC Sport5d ago

Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 12

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

BBC Sport5d ago

Intensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola

Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.

BBC Sport5d ago

Is building a new stadium a way around spending rules?

Spurs only just avoided Premier League relegation last season, but off the pitch they are thriving. So is building a new stadium a good way around spending rules?

AFL5d ago

MATCH REVIEW: Fiery Docker, Dogs defender fined

The Match Review findings from Friday night's round 21 game are in

AFL5d ago

Wizard's five-goal show helps Hawks withstand brave Roos challenge

Hawthorn pulls away in the final term to secure a 16-point win over North Melbourne

BBC Sport5d ago

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 12

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

BBC Sport5d ago

Foden aims to repay Man City faith in fresh start

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.

AFL5d ago

Fast-finishing Swans overcome Saints to consolidate second spot

The Swans have produced a big final quarter to charge past the Saints

BBC Sport5d ago

Ditcheva outclasses Kielholtz on return from injury

Dakota Ditcheva outclasses Denise Kielholtz as the Briton marks her return from injury with a comfortable win by unanimous decision at PFL New York.

BBC Sport5d ago

Lacey and Tyler Fletcher lead Man Utd academy queue

Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher are the Manchester United academy players most likely to break into the senior set-up this season.

BBC Sport5d ago

Kerr v Wightman for mile gold? Or will Australians spoil home party?

The Commonwealth Games men's mile is infused with intrigue and history - and as the event returns in Glasgow it looks set for a compelling final.

AFL5d ago

Saints host Swans in important clash at Marvel. LIVE from 1.05pm AEST

Follow all the action from Saturday's round 21 games

BBC Sport5d ago

Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan

Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's idea.

BBC Sport5d ago

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.

BBC Sport5d ago

Same start but different outlook at Rangers as McInnes era begins

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

BBC Sport5d ago

AC Milan make Nwaneri contact - Saturday's gossip

AC Milan make Ethan Nwaneri contact, Inter Milan increase their Curtis Jones bid and Cristian Romero is exploring a move to Spain, plus more.

BBC Sport5d ago

Hunter Bell eyes ambitious sweep after 800m gold in Glasgow

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

Cricket Australia5d ago

Deadly Gardner takes four as Rockets achieve lift-off

Manchester Super Giants crashing to their first defeat of the season after Ash Gardner's four wickets

BBC Sport5d ago

Ruthless Wigan seize on Leigh errors to go second

Wigan make it ten wins in a row in all competitions as a careless Leigh are made to pay for their mistakes in the Battle of the Borough.

BBC Sport5d ago

Wales golden girls beat England in cycling duel

Wales golden girls Emma Finucane and Anna Morris win the Commonwealth Games battle of Britain by defeating English rivals in Glasgow.

BBC Sport5d ago

Connor stars as pacesetting Leeds thrash Toulouse

Leeds Rhinos retain their two-point cushion at the Super League summit as they thrash a depleted Toulouse side 46-0 at Headingley.

BBC Sport5d ago

Trump beats world champion Wu to reach Shanghai final

World number one Judd Trump aims for his second Shanghai Masters title after beating world champion Wu Yize to reach this year's final.

BBC Sport5d ago

Allen sends Rockets top with win over Super Giants

Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten 72 as Trent Rockets beat Manchester Super Giants by six wickets to leapfrog their opponents and move top of the Hundred table.

BBC Sport5d ago

Captain Breen leaps to long jump gold in Glasgow

Team Wales captain Olivia Breen wins T38 long jump gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

BBC Sport5d ago

Watch: Women's Open second-round highlights

Day 2 Highlights from Royal Lytham. Who’s on course to take Miyu Yamashita’s title?

AFL5d ago

The stats say Josh Fraser has improved Carlton. A giant scalp could seal his case

The interim coach has transformed the way the Blues play, and one more scalp could make him impossible to ignore for the job full-time

AFL5d ago

The Irish teammates who share a unique connection from before they were born

A connection between Jennifer Dunne or Aine McDonagh stretches back to before they were born

AFL5d ago

The cross-country drive that gave new Blue, and his family, a second chance

Wade Derksen drove from Darwin to Melbourne to keep his AFL dream alive

BBC Sport5d ago

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

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

BBC Sport5d ago

'Full heart, empty tank' - Eccles retires from boxing

The Welsh fighter confirmed she is hanging up her gloves before launching a verbal attack on "awful" people who tried to "end" her career.