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Formula 19d ago

Juan Pablo Montoya names Mercedes' biggest threat in Barcelona

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes McLaren will emerge as Mercedes' primary challenger at this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, despite the Woking outfit's struggles in Monaco.Mercedes arrives in Barcelona with impressive momentum, led by championship leader Kimi…

BBC Sport9d ago

Wales and Republic of Ireland advance at World Cup of Darts

Wales pairing Jonny Clayton and Nick Kenny continue to impress at the World Cup of Darts to book a second-round spot, where they will be joined by Republic of Ireland and hosts Germany.

Formula 19d ago

Kim Kardashian gifts Kimi Antonelli custom towel after viral Monaco GP mishap

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has received an unexpected gift from reality television star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, following her Monaco Grand Prix podium celebration mishap.Antonelli was handed an embroidered towel wrapped in a bow, with the message, "To Kimi, from Kim"…

BBC Sport9d ago

Lopes 'living out a dream' at World Cup - Grace

Shamrock Rovers defender Lee Grace tells BBC Sport of his pride at seeing his friend and defensive partner Roberto 'Pico' Lopes preparing for the World Cup with Cape Verde.

Roos keep Eagles at bay to clinch thrilling one-point 'home' win

West Coast's comeback just falls short in the dying seconds as North Melbourne holds on

Formula 19d ago

Martin Brundle raises George Russell concern: "Keep believing what comes around goes around"

Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit and former driver Martin Brundle has warned that George Russell "has to keep believing what comes around goes around" after the British driver has had his fair share of bad luck so far this season.While Russell started the season off strong with wins at the Australian…

Around the state leagues: Cat back in style, Swan hurt again, Tiger returns

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

Formula 19d ago

Why rumours about Fernando Alonso and Alpine have surfaced for 2027

Fernando Alonso has not decided his Formula 1 future beyond the end of this season and rumours have emerged about a sensational return to Alpine for a fourth stint with the Enstone-based team.Alonso has already experienced saying goodbye in F1. At the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he bid farewell to…

Formula 19d ago

How George Russell ended up the biggest victim of the Monaco pitlane saga

"I recently watched the Rafa [Nadal] documentary and also the Ronaldinho documentary," George Russell said on Thursday in Barcelona when asked how he was going to 'clear his head' after all the recent setbacks."It's not plain sailing every tournament, every match, every season. Ronaldinho was a…

'I can’t think about that': Solomon downplays top job ambitions

Dean Solomon has denied he's in the box seat to take over as permanent coach of Essendon

BBC Sport9d ago

'Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup opener'

BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene from Boston as Scotland prepare for their first World Cup match in 28 years.

Formula 19d ago

"Ferrari should be the innovators": Lewis Hamilton pleased Ferrari was bold in its 2026 F1 design

Perhaps Lewis Hamilton hadn't quite realised what he'd let himself in for upon joining Ferrari last year. For all of the hype around his move to Formula 1's longest-serving team, his first year fell flat.His form so far in 2026, however, has illustrated a night-and-day difference in his demeanour…

MATCH REVIEW: Suns face huge fine after another umpire contact charge

The Match Review findings from Friday night's round 14 game are in

BBC Sport9d ago

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

BBC Sport9d ago

Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil opener

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil's opening game of the World Cup against Morocco on Saturday.

Melbourne exorcises Gather Round demons with clinical win over Dons

Melbourne has defeated Essendon by 45 points

BBC Sport9d ago

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 6

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

Gun draft prospects drive WA home over SA in U18 championship opener

There were some big performances to catch recruiters' eyes at the first game of the under 18 Championships

BBC Sport9d ago

USA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?

If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup, those were dispelled in 45 brilliant minutes against Paraguay on Saturday.

BBC Sport9d ago

Balogun stars in impressive USA win over Paraguay

Folarin Balogun scores twice as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium.

BBC Sport9d ago

VAR makes 'mistaken identity' history as strange booking confuses fans

The United States open their World Cup campaign with a fine win - but not before a sequence of events that left everyone scratching their heads.

Luckless Swan suffers hamstring injury in VFL return

Taylor Adams left the field during the first quarter of Sydney's VFL match on Saturday

BBC Sport9d ago

Topuria shoves Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial before UFC Freedom

Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the final news conference before the UFC's unprecedented show at the White House on Sunday.

BBC Sport9d ago

Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot

Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.

BBC Sport9d ago

England have training equipment stolen

England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.

Cricket Australia9d ago

Willing and Abel: The Hobart nurse leading Scots' Cup dream

Once contracted to Tasmania and Hobart Hurricanes, Chloe Abel is ready to make an impact for Scotland at the T20 World Cup

BBC Sport9d ago

Katy Perry, Tyla & Future among performers at USA's opening ceremony

Katy Perry, Tyla and Future are among the performers at USA's star-studded World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium Stadium.

Can Bombers upset high-flying Demons again? Follow LIVE from 1.15pm AEST

Follow all the action from Saturday's round 14 games

BBC Sport9d ago

'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.

Cricket Australia9d ago

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 Sport9d 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 Sport9d 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 Sport9d 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.

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 Sport9d 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 Sport9d 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 Australia9d 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 Sport10d 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 Sport10d 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 Australia10d 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