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McLaren responds to Oscar Piastri's "not ideal" upgrade frustration

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella thinks Oscar Piastri sitting out FP1 for rookie Leonardo Fornaroli had a bigger impact on his Hungarian GP weekend than not trialling the team's new floor until Saturday.Piastri has been on the back foot compared to team-mate Lando Norris all weekend in Budapest, by…

BBC Sport11d ago

Could study into head injuries change women's rugby?

Head contact affects women differently yet rugby's concussion guidelines are still largely based solely on the men's game.

AFL11d ago

LISTEN: Nas does Nas things, Lions primed for flag tilt, gun duo back to damaging best

Join Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson for AFL Daily

Formula 111d ago

The data behind McLaren's analysis: Does Ferrari have the best chassis in F1?

Lewis Hamilton was already parked next to the P1 board on Saturday afternoon when FIA officials had to do a "Vettel" by swapping the position boards. McLaren was the last team out on track at the end of Q3, allowing Norris to snatch pole at the very last moment.It secured the first grand prix pole…

AFL11d ago

Cal-culations: The time has come for this Giant call

In Cal-culations, Callum Twomey looks at the Tigers' wooden spoon decider, the Rising Star race and more

Formula 111d ago

Haas “shouldn’t be fighting with” Aston Martin – Oliver Bearman

Oliver Bearman has said Haas “shouldn’t be fighting with” Aston Martin and explained his Q1 exit at Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix.As the American team rues its car’s inconsistency, this time it was Esteban Ocon happy and Bearman distraught following qualifying at the Hungaroring. The Briton was…

AFL11d ago

Coaches clash over Lions' physicality after Gallop's crude shove

Josh Carr believes Brisbane "pushes the limits", but Chris Fagan says you can't be one of the better teams if you don't play a hard, physical brand

AFL11d ago

Nine things we learned: The final piece of Brisbane's puzzle is back

Sydney has regained a key aspect of its game, Jeremy Cameron's injury has been a blessing in disguise for the Cats plus more lessons from round 20

AFL11d ago

Saints stomp on Roos' wildcard hopes behind Nas' heroics

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera kicked three third-quarter goals to spark St Kilda to victory

BBC Sport11d ago

Spence Jr to retire after losing comeback fight

Former welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr will retire from boxing after losing his comeback fight to Tim Tszyu in Sydney.

BBC Sport11d ago

After chaotic return, where does Joshua win leave Fury fight?

Where does Anthony Joshua's chaotic comeback win over Kristian Prenga leave the super-fight with Tyson Fury?

BBC Sport11d ago

What's on for Team NI on day three of Commonwealth Games?

BBC Sport NI preview what is on for Team Northern Ireland in the third day of the Commonwealth Games.

Formula 111d ago

Struggling Williams must be inspired by Aston Martin's improvement - Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz reckons Williams must be inspired by Aston Martin’s turnaround in qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix, as it highlights what’s possible for his struggling Formula 1 squad.Sainz took 18th at the Hungaroring with team-mate Alex Albon in 19th, marking the fifth consecutive occasion in…

BBC Sport11d ago

Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 6

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

BBC Sport11d ago

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 6

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

AFL11d ago

MATCH REVIEW: Bombers facing yet another fine for ump contact

The Match Review findings from Saturday's round 20 matches are in

BBC Sport11d ago

Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola

Liverpool start life under Andoni Iraola with a 4-2 win over Sunderland thanks to goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas.

BBC Sport11d ago

Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham

Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.

AFL11d ago

Lions unleash late avalanche to bury Power and keep top two in sight

Brisbane puts the foot down late to register a 59-point victory over Port Adelaide

AFL12d ago

Bombers await next steps after scan results for key duo

Sullivan Robey has been cleared of major injury, but is still facing a stint on the sidelines

Cricket Australia12d ago

Sixers make Healy replacement a top priority for WBBL|12

Former Aussie captain's retirement means the Sixers need to find a new full-time wicketkeeper this summer

Cricket Australia12d ago

Wareham, Voll shine for Welsh Fire, Molineux's Brave go top

Leg-spinning allrounder earns player of the match honours in Welsh Fire's big win over MI London

AFL12d ago

Lions look to continue winning run as Power visit. Follow LIVE

Follow all the action from Sunday's round 20 games

BBC Sport12d ago

Joshua's emotional win over Prenga in pictures

A pictorial view as Anthony Joshua beats Kristian Prenga in dramatic fashion in Saudi Arabia to tee up a super-fight with Tyson Fury.

Cricket Australia12d ago

Marsh on song again as Sunrisers open Hundred account

Australia T20 skipper's Sunrisers Leeds and Matt Short's Welsh Fire posted victories in Saturday's double header

Cricket Australia12d ago

Bangladesh blow as speedster ruled out of Australia Tests

Bangladesh provide injury update on quicks Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam, and keeper Litton Das ahead of their Aussie tour

BBC Sport12d ago

Joshua knocked down twice in dramatic win

Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.

AFL12d ago

Full-circle moments for newly minted captains ahead of historic clash

Jasmine Garner and Orla O'Dwyer have been announced as captains of Australia and Ireland respectively

AFL12d ago

Best of the best: Dual flag Lion, premiership skipper named Aus v Ire captains

The captains for Saturday's Australia v Ireland game have been revealed

BBC Sport12d ago

Quieter night in pool for Scots, but more finals reached

No podium places or rousing renditions of Flower of Scotland at Tollcross on Saturday night, but the home swimming ranks still have cause for cheer.

BBC Sport12d ago

Bloodied Kelly battles past Agyarko to retain title

Briton Josh Kelly is forced to dig deep to retain his IBF light-middleweight world title in a points win against Ireland's Caoimhin Agyarko.

BBC Sport12d ago

Ramsay-Peaty in tears after missing out on gold again

An emotional Adam Ramsay-Peaty questions how his future looks after missing out on gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

BBC Sport12d ago

Littler sets up Price final at World Matchplay

Luke Littler is on course to beat Phil Taylor's tournament average record after another impressive victory saw him reach the final.

BBC Sport12d ago

Daily schedule

The daily schedule for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

BBC Sport12d ago

Agyarko 'didn't do enough' in world title defeat

A "heartbroken" Caoimhin Agyarjko admits he "didn't do enough" in defeat by IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly in Saudi Arabia.

BBC Sport12d ago

Arsenal plot shock Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip

Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.

BBC Sport12d ago

Daughter Charlotte inspires Firth to bronze medal

Team Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth reflects on winning bronze in the S14 200m freestyle, an event she admits she has struggled with since coming back to the sport after giving birth.

BBC Sport12d ago

Ravindra stars as Welsh Fire beat MI London to continue winning start

Rachin Ravindra's superb 98 from 44 balls helps Welsh Fire win their second game in a row in The Hundred, beating MI London by 15 runs.

BBC Sport12d ago

Wales claim two swimming medals on dramatic night

Wales claim two more Commonwealth Games medals in the pool with Para-swimmer Rhys Darbey and the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay squad winning bronze in Glasgow.

BBC Sport12d ago

Nowacki wins Jersey's first medal in 36 years

Swimmer Filip Nowacki wins Jersey's first Commonwealth Games medal in 36 years after taking silver in the 100m breaststroke.