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'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun

Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry.

In with the old and new: Proteas' plot to make Aussies blue

A couple of familiar faces will confront Australia tomorrow as the Proteas go into the T20 World Cup more confident than ever

BBC Sport13h ago

'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start

Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and give the hosts the perfect start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

BBC Sport13h ago

Wyatt-Hodge stars as England easily beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten century as England thrash Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.

BBC Sport13h ago

'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree

Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada? Wayne Rooney and ex-referee Darren Cann had differing views.

AFL13h ago

Stream your team: Watch all VFL games LIVE and FREE

You can watch every game of the 2026 VFL season LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App

BBC Sport13h ago

Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations

Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee at the Californian establishment.

BBC Sport13h ago

Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager

Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.

Cricket Australia13h ago

England's warning shot after new mum Wyatt-Hodge's record ton

Opener pays tribute to daughter after helping hosts to highest ever women's T20 World Cup total

BBC Sport14h ago

Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point

Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.

BBC Sport14h ago

Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban

Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.

Cricket Australia14h ago

Manchester mizzle sees Aussies delay World Cup call

Australia's World Cup squad was forced indoors on Friday as they mull their XI to meet the Proteas

Formula 114h ago

Ferrari may have found a surprise F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP advantage

The Barcelona-Catalunya grand prix is shaping up to be a true tyre battle. Long-run simulations at the end of Friday’s second free practice session revealed one thing above all else: exceptionally high tyre degradation across the entire Formula 1 field.In some cases, drivers lost as much as five…

Cricket Australia14h ago

Williamson retires from Black Caps ahead of second Test

Australia fans to be denied one last tour from arguably New Zealand's greatest ever batter, who has called time on international cricket one Test into their England tour

BBC Sport14h ago

Rooney and Cann disagree on Bosnia goalkeeper incident

Former assistant referee Darren Cann and Wayne Rooney disagree over the red card incident involving Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj, with Rooney arguing the goalkeeper should have been sent off for his challenge on Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi.

Formula 114h ago

Jacques Villeneuve delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari form

Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed a resurgence at Ferrari with consecutive podiums in Canada and Monaco, but 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned that the seven-time champion still cannot beat Mercedes in a straight fight.The British driver's second-place finish around the streets of…

BBC Sport15h ago

Wales and Spurs legend Jones, 91, made MBE

Wales and Tottenham Hotspur legend Cliff Jones is made an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list.

BBC Sport15h ago

'Honoured and humbled' BBC presenter Watson appointed MBE

BBC Sport NI presenter Stephen Watson says he is "truly honoured and humbled" after being appointed an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list.

BBC Sport15h ago

Sinfield knighted and six Lionesses made MBEs

Kevin Sinfield has received a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours while six of England's Euro 2025-winning squad have been made MBEs.

BBC Sport15h ago

'Oh it's another!' England's Kemp takes three wickets in four balls

England's Freya Kemp gets three wickets in one over against Sri Lanka putting England well on top in this game

BBC Sport15h ago

Judge rejects lawsuit against UFC White House show

The UFC's show at the White House on Sunday will proceed as planned after a judge rejected a federal lawsuit alleging the event breaks American law.

BBC Sport15h ago

England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton

Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with 105 not out as England begin with a statement victory.

BBC Sport15h ago

Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final

George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands derby classic to reach the Prem final.

BBC Sport15h ago

Hodkinson scores four tries as Wigan beat Wakefield

Noah Hodkinson scores four tries as Wigan Warriors deliver a masterclass to thump Wakefield Trinity 48-10 and go fourth in Super League.

BBC Sport15h ago

'Toronto erupts' - Larin equalises for Canada

Substitute Cyle Larin equalises for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium at the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Sport15h ago

Real Madrid close in on Silva signing- Saturday's gossip

Real Madrid expect to complete Bernardo Silva signing, Bayern Munich confident of deal for Marcus Rashford, Manchester United win race to sign Mateus Fernandes.

BBC Sport15h ago

Best shots as Boulter stuns Rybakina

Watch the best shots as Britain's Katie Boulter stuns top seed Elena Rybakina to book her Queen's semi-final spot.

BBC Sport15h ago

'One of the catches of the tournament!' - Wyatt-Hodge's moment to remember

After scoring an unbeaten century, Danni Wyatt-Hodge takes a stunning catch in the field as Sri Lanka fall to 22-2 against England, chasing 220 to win in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.

BBC Sport16h ago

Beckham receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.

BBC Sport16h ago

Leeds weather Toulouse fightback to return to top

Eight-try Leeds Rhinos weather a fightback by Toulouse to win in the south of France and return to the top of Super League.

BBC Sport16h ago

Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa

Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.

BBC Sport16h ago

Michael Buble headlines Canada's opening ceremony

Canada's World Cup gets under way as Michael Buble headlines their opening ceremony at the Toronto Stadium.

BBC Sport16h ago

'This win goes to the crowd' - Boulter on victory over Rybakina

Britain's Katie Boulter dedicates her stunning upset of world number two Elena Rybakina to the crowd who stayed late to witness her quarter-final battle.

BBC Sport16h ago

'She has centre-stage!' - Wyatt-Hodge's wonderful century moment

Watch the moment Danni Wyatt-Hodge reaches a century in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as England reach a record-breaking 219 from their 20 overs against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston.

AFL16h ago

The Eagles handed opportunity to step up after Ginbey injury

West Coast backline coach Mitch Duncan says there are players ready to replace in-form defender

BBC Sport16h ago

Lukic heads Bosnia in front against Canada

Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Sport17h ago

Richards 'understands' but disagrees with Tuchel's England squad selection

BBC pundit Micah Richards says he "understands" the squad picked by England manager Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup, but does not agree with Tuchel's selections, adding he would have selected one of Cole Palmer or Phil Foden.

BBC Sport17h ago

Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

Formula 118h ago

F1 Barcelona GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

All eyes are on the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend ahead of Saturday qualifying. Friday practice sessions suggested a shake-up in the order, as upgraded cars and warm weather are challenging teams' preparation for qualifying and the grand prix. Lando Norris and McLaren went…

Formula 118h ago

Pierre Gasly admits restored Monaco GP podium "won't give me back what I lost"

Pierre Gasly started the day in seventh place at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix before ending it with a podium, officially the sixth of his Formula 1 career.Indeed, almost five days after the finish of the Monte Carlo race, which had seen him relegated to seventh place due to two penalties for speeding…