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Grand Final talking points: Neale's frosty reception, devastation for Pearce, Young again

Kylie soaring over the MCG, Hayden Young repeating the dose and a game-saving chasedown - there was no shortage of massive moments during the Grand Final

BBC Sport10d ago

Pocognoli may require patience to deliver on Scotland shake-up

A new era begins for Scotland, with Sebastien Pocognoli leading a refreshed squad into the Nations League campaign.

AFL10d ago

Flag veterans and GF debutants shine: Every Brisbane player rated

From Oscar Allen to Dayne Zorko, we assess every Lions player's performance in the 2026 Grand Final

Formula 110d ago

Jacques Villeneuve delivers verdict on Esteban Ocon's F1 future

1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Esteban Ocon's grand prix career will end when his time with Haas concludes, arguing the Frenchman is running out of options on the grid.Ocon joined Haas in 2025 after a five-year stint with Renault, which later became Alpine. The 30-year-old…

AFL10d ago

2026 Norm Smith Medal voting

Shai Bolton of the Fremantle Football Club has won the 2026 Norm Smith Medal after being adjudged best on ground in the 2026 Toyota AFL Grand Final

Formula 110d ago

Lando Norris: ‘I have to go for it or die trying’ to win 2026 F1 title

Lando Norris believes he now must give it all to have the slightest chance of winning the 2026 Formula 1 world title – hence a driving error in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Norris has scored 83 points since McLaren introduced its most substantial upgrade of the season in Hungary…

AFL10d ago

See the full votes: Bolton joins rare club by winning Norm Smith in losing team

Fremantle midfielder Shai Bolton has won the Norm Smith Medal

AFL10d ago

Bolton joins rare club by winning Norm Smith in losing GF team

Fremantle midfielder Shai Bolton has won the Norm Smith Medal

BBC Sport10d ago

The boxer who accidentally became an actor

Euphoria star Javon Walton discusses his boxing roots, acting career and Saturday's fight with UFC great Henry Cejudo.

AFL10d ago

The Unstoppables: Lions come from nowhere to win epic GF, break Freo hearts

Brisbane comes from behind to win one of the best Grand Finals in VFL/AFL history

AFL10d ago

The Unstoppables: Lions come from nowhere to win epic GF, break Freo hearts

Brisbane comes from behind to win one of the best Grand Finals in VFL/AFL history

AFL10d ago

The immortals: Lions win epic Grand Final to claim premiership three-peat

Brisbane comes from behind to win one of the best Grand Finals in VFL/AFL history

Formula 110d ago

"Great job messing it up" – Why Max Verstappen feels Baku was Red Bull's best chance to win

A problem with the internal combustion engine cost Max Verstappen a good starting position for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The four-time world champion readily acknowledged that he probably could not have matched George Russell’s pole time, but given the large gap behind him, a place on…

BBC Sport10d ago

The MMA fighter helping Brighton - and filling stadiums

From helping Brighton with set pieces to fighting in front of nearly 60,000 people - meet MMA star Christian Eckerlin, who competes at Oktagon 94 in Frankfurt on Saturday.

BBC Sport10d ago

Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?

As England prepare to take on Spain in their opening Nations League match, BBC Sport takes a look at whether they have a problem when faced with teams in the world top 10.

Formula 110d ago

Fernando Alonso's only goal in no-hope Baku: Save parts for F1's triple-header

Despite a wretched campaign with Aston Martin and its new engine partner Honda, or perhaps because of it, Fernando Alonso hasn't lost his biting sense of humour."I pushed into Turn 15 and I locked up. So, a driver error there, and because of that we are not on pole."After keeping its powder dry for…

BBC Sport10d ago

Charles brothers 'brilliant' in NI's landmark win

The Charles brothers led the way for Northern Ireland at both ends of the field during the side's Nations League win over Georgia in Tbilisi.

Formula 110d ago

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Azerbaijan GP

After every Formula 1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a…

BBC Sport10d ago

Chadwick says driving F1 car 'top of bucket list'

Jamie Chadwick says testing a Formula 1 car is the highlight of her motorsport career.

AFL10d ago

Suns forward goes back-to-back in Grand Final Sprint

Jed Walter has claimed victory in the Telstra AFL Grand Final Sprint, held at half-time

Cricket Australia10d ago

Inglis racing the clock for South Africa Tests after finger blow

Aussies' white-ball wicketkeeper ruled out of the final two ODIs against the Proteas

BBC Sport10d ago

The computer hacker who tried to take down Man City

BBC Sport travelled to Portugal to find out more about Rui Pinto - the computer hacker who sparked the Manchester City investigation.

BBC Sport10d ago

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your football knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

AFL10d ago

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked MCG on Grand Final day

Kylie Minogue dazzled with pyrotechnics, wardrobe changes and a selection of her biggest hits ahead of the Grand Final

Cricket Australia10d ago

Pietersen open to England Test return for Ashes mentoring role

Australia could come up against a familiar face at the 2027 Ashes, with the England great being lined up for a mentoring role

AFL10d ago

Sons of guns fire as U17s game gives glimpse of the future

The best players from the 2027 draft crop impressed on Saturday

Cricket Australia10d ago

'Ruthless' cricket key as WA look to take the next step

Alana King and Beth Mooney set to feature in Western Australia's opening games as they seek a fast start in 2026-27

Cricket Australia10d ago

Cummins' quip sums up Edwards' peculiar road to ODI cap

A disorientating week that's taken Jack Edwards to three different continents is largely in keeping with his past six months

BBC Sport10d ago

International team lead US in Presidents Cup

The International team produce a brilliant fightback in the foursomes on day two of the Presidents Cup to take a 7-3 lead over the United States.

Formula 110d ago

Oscar Piastri: I need a tow bar to hook onto Mercedes to fight for Baku win

Having qualified third in Baku after enduring a difficult build-up to the main sessions, Oscar Piastri was happy with the grid position he earned for Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.However, the McLaren driver thinks expecting to go much further in the race is unrealistic, given the gap to…