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Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.

Formula 15d ago

Five quick takeaways from the F1 Barcelona GP

Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari win doesn't come out of nowhereIn his 31st grand prix start for Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has finally taken the Scuderia to the top step of the podium, his first win in two calendar years.You can't say it hadn't been coming. Surrounding himself with an engineering team…

BBC Sport5d ago

Bangladesh beat Netherlands by six wickets to avoid scare

Bangladesh avoid a scare in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as they beat the Netherlands by six wickets, with five balls to spare at Edgbaston.

Formula 15d ago

Fernando Alonso jokes watching Barcelona GP is “better than in the car”

Fernando Alonso delivered a brilliant moment of self-deprecatory humour ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, jokingly telling his passionate fans that he would rather watch the race from the grandstands than from his Aston Martin Formula 1 car.The two-time champion was taking part in the…

BBC Sport5d ago

Bangladesh avoid upset to edge past Netherlands

The Netherlands come close to causing an upset in their first Women's T20 World Cup match as Bangladesh win in the final over.

Cricket Australia5d ago

Connolly slams 149 as Aussies edge home in one-wicket thriller

Left-hander hit his first century for Australia, who chased down 275 with three balls and one wicket remaining

BBC Sport5d ago

The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return

Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.

BBC Sport5d ago

Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?

Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.

Formula 15d ago

Oliver Bearman surprised by Q2 Barcelona result after "worst" F1 car in FP3

Oliver Bearman was surprised to reach Q2 at the Barcelona Grand Prix after battling the “worst” Formula 1 car he’s ever driven that morning in final practice.The Haas driver will start Sunday’s contest in 15th for what is his best qualifying result since the Miami Grand Prix, where he took 13th en…

AFL5d ago

Lake lapping it up after dream entry to the top level

Campbell Lake has taken part in his first AFL win just 19 days after joining the Saints

BBC Sport5d ago

BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?

Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XIs - who would you pick?

BBC Sport5d ago

Slade made Exeter believe in return to Prem final - Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says Henry Slade's leadership has been key to his side reaching the Prem final.

BBC Sport5d ago

Leicester close in on Martin appointment

Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.

BBC Sport5d ago

Former NFL defensive end Smith dies aged 36

Former defensive end Aldon Smith, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys, has died.

AFL5d ago

Kingsley concedes Hogan error, what Saints learned from Swans loss

Adam Kingsley admitted Jesse Hogan had little impact in his return from injury but backed the key forward to bounce back quickly

BBC Sport5d ago

How a hospital dream transformed adaptive mountain biking

After suffering major nerve damage in a crash, mountain biker Tom Wheeler created adaptive technology that has helped him and other disabled riders return to the sport.

Cricket Australia5d ago

LIVE: Australia chasing 275 to avoid ODI whitewash

Fifties from Tawhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain and Litton Das have set the visitors a challenging target

Formula 15d ago

Two hidden factors that could decide the F1 Barcelona GP

While the first months of 2026 have been dominated by discussions about power units and energy management, a different topic has taken centre stage in Barcelona: tyres. Supplier Pirelli says it is not necessarily looking for that kind of attention, although given the conditions it is…

BBC Sport5d ago

Derry weren't good enough in Meath loss - Meenagh

Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh admits his side have "no complaints" after their All-Ireland campaign came to an end with a 1-24 to 1-20 defeat by Meath.

AFL5d ago

LISTEN: Flyin' Ryan does it again, Dees' next skipper, Port loses another close one

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BBC Sport5d ago

Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

BBC Sport5d ago

Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history

Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.

BBC Sport5d ago

The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup

The football World Cup has taken a back seat in New York as the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years.

BBC Sport5d ago

Rodriguez becomes three-weight world champion

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stops fellow American Antonio Vargas in the sixth round to win the WBA bantamweight title.

Formula 15d ago

Oscar Piastri "could not believe" Pierre Gasly’s Monaco reinstatement

Oscar Piastri says he is "mind-blown" by the unprecedented decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly to the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix podium while he and other drivers were also incorrectly penalised for pitlane speeding.On Friday, FIA stewards reinstated Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was…