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Silverstone to host six-hour World Endurance race

Silverstone will host a round of the World Endurance Championship next year.

Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

Formula 121h ago

F1 fans spot awkward broadcast error as MotoGP champion Marc Marquez visits Audi in Barcelona

Formula 1's official television feed came under the scrutiny of fans during the first practice session for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was labelled as a former rider.The Spanish racer was visiting the paddock as a guest in the Audi garage when…

BBC Sport21h ago

Afghan refugee team's future to be discussed by ICC

The future funding of the Afghanistan women's refugee team will be one of the topics discussed at the International Cricket Council's annual conference next month.

BBC Sport21h ago

Costs rise as Man Utd agree new $550m funding deal

The cost of servicing Manchester United's debt will rise following a new $550m deal that will see interest rates increase from 3.79% to 5.36%

BBC Sport21h ago

Scotland boss Clarke by those who know him best

As Steve Clarke prepares to lead Scotland at their first men's World Cup since 1998, those who know him well reveal what makes him successful.

BBC Sport21h ago

Critics of Mbappe have gone 'too far', says Dembele

France forward Ousmane Dembele defends his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has gone "too far".

BBC Sport21h ago

Robbie Williams named Port Vale shirt sponsor

Robbie Williams' RW mark is appearing on Port Vale home and away shirts for the next two seasons.

BBC Sport22h ago

Sold-out games and knockout ties as race for Sam heats up

Four counties will book quarter-final spots and another four will wave goodbye to the championship as the All-Ireland SFC heats up with eight matches this weekend.

Formula 122h ago

F1 Barcelona GP: Lando Norris edges 0.009s clear of George Russel

Lando Norris snatched the fastest time of the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix's second practice session from George Russell by just 0.009s, as Oscar Piastri also got within 0.06s of his McLaren team-mate's benchmark.Norris, who missed FP1 as McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli drove in an…

Formula 122h ago

F1 Fans convinced masked 'Spider-Man' figure in Barcelona was Kimi Antonelli

Formula 1 fans are convinced that a masked figure spotted in the grandstands during the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was an undercover Kimi Antonelli. The championship leader was replaced by Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti in FP1 as part of the rookie…

Formula 122h ago

“How it should be” – Mercedes backs FIA’s ADUO verdict after surprise Red Bull result

The surprising ADUO outcome that teams received in Monaco remains one of the main talking points in the Barcelona paddock. Rather than Mercedes, it was Red Bull-Ford Powertrains that was placed at the top of the rankings, meaning the newcomer from Milton Keynes is the only manufacturer not entitled…

BBC Sport22h ago

Premier League target hair pulling and set-piece grappling in rules review

Premier League referees have been told to change the way they judge hair pulling after three players were sent off last season.

BBC Sport22h ago

Weir's title regret as she confirms Real Madrid exit

Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has confirmed her exit from Real Madrid after four years with the La Liga runners-up without giving a hint of her next destination.

BBC Sport22h ago

Meet 'the Ostrich' - Exeter's flying wing from out of Africa

Exeter's Campbell Ridl was playing university rugby last season, but has been one of the breakout stars of the season at the centre of Exeter's renaissance

Formula 122h ago

Toto Wolff speaking to Mercedes lawyers over Monaco F1 penalty precedent

Toto Wolff says Mercedes is "looking what it can do" for George Russell after FIA stewards overturned Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalty.Gasly was one of five drivers penalised for pitlane speeding, with it emerging after the race that there had been an error with the measurement…

Formula 123h ago

Kimi Antonelli details Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen support in F1 rise

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has spoken out about the support he has received from Formula 1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.The 19-year-old driver, in his second year in the championship, currently leads the drivers' championship by 66 points over Hamilton. His dominant start to the…

BBC Sport23h ago

Raducanu beats Cirstea to book Queen's quarter-final spot

Britain's Emma Raducanu books her place in the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championship with a dominant straight-set win over Romania's Sorana Cirstea.

BBC Sport23h ago

Raducanu joins Boulter in Queen's quarter-finals

Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter will both play twice in one day at Queen's after recording impressive wins to reach the quarter-finals.

BBC Sport23h ago

'Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener

Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.

AFL1d ago

Execution, not effort, behind Suns' slump, Scott flags Danger management

Damien Hardwick says Gold Coast had ample opportunities to hit a winning score but couldn't connect inside 50

Formula 11d ago

Guenther Steiner points to Mercedes dynamic shift after Kimi Antonelli dominance

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the internal momentum and "sympathy" within the Mercedes garage will have naturally shifted towards Kimi Antonelli after the Italian driver's strong start to 2026.Antonelli has taken the paddock by storm in 2026. The 19-year-old has secured…

BBC Sport1d ago

Ospreys sign Australia centre Foketi

Australia centre Lalakai Foketi will join fellow countrymen Ryan Smith and Liam Wright in Ospreys' squad for 2026-27.

BBC Sport1d ago

Ethiopia's Tsegay handed four-month doping ban

Former two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay is banned for four months after admitting the presence of a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition test.

BBC Sport1d ago

Gerrard? McInnes? What next for Rangers if Rohl leaves?

With Rangers boss Danny Rohl reportedly in talks with RB Salzburg, where might the Ibrox club turn next?

BBC Sport1d ago

You are Steve Clarke... what would you do against Haiti?

Put yourself in the shoes of Steve Clarke and pick the side, tactics and decide what your pre-match team talk would be for their World Cup opener.

Formula 11d ago

McLaren, Red Bull lodge intention to appeal Pierre Gasly's right of review win

McLaren and Red Bull are understood to have notified their intention to appeal against the FIA race stewards reinstating Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix podium.On Friday, FIA stewards reinstated Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was handed two five-second time penalties at the end…

BBC Sport1d ago

World Cup quiz: Can you identify these 2026 host cities?

We have selected seven of the 16 World Cup host cities for you to identify. Can you pick them out from our clues?

Formula 11d ago

James Vowles reveals when Williams should unlock FW48's full potential

Williams team principal James Vowles believes the true pace of the FW48 will finally be unlocked around the time of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the Grove outfit continues its in-season development and weight-reduction programme.Following a challenging start to the current campaign, Williams has…

Formula 11d ago

F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell tops Barcelona first practice

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell topped the first free practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand prix, heading McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at Montmelo.On a hot Friday afternoon, Russell set a best time of 1m16.363s to head Piastri by two tenths. In a…

BBC Sport1d ago

Russell fastest in Barcelona first practice

Mercedes driver George Russell sets the pace from McLaren's Oscar Piastri in first practice at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Formula 11d ago

David Croft: Aston Martin has "little or nothing to celebrate" after first 2026 F1 point in Monaco

While Kimi Antonelli celebrated a historic fifth consecutive victory at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, Aston Martin left the principality with its first point of the season.Fernando Alonso picked up the point with a 10th-place finish, finally getting the Silverstone outfit off the mark in the…

AFL1d ago

White wash: Cats ride seven-goal blitz to bring down Suns

Geelong has recorded a 46-point win over Gold Coast

Formula 11d ago

F1 to review pitlane procedures after Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP podium reinstated

Formula 1 management has vowed to implement "any improvements or refinements" necessary to avoid a repeat of the Monaco Grand Prix's pitlane speed controversy, with several cars unjustly penalised for speeding.On Friday FIA stewards reinstated Pierre Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was…

BBC Sport1d ago

Bath without injured Russell for Prem semi-final

Bath are without injured Finn Russell for Prem semi-final while Exeter Chiefs welcome back Greg Fisilau in team news.

BBC Sport1d ago

Joyce pair have point to prove after move back to Wales

The international duo say they remain ambitious for club and country after confirming they will play their rugby in Wales next season.

BBC Sport1d ago

Man City sign Mead on free transfer

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.

Formula 11d ago

David Coulthard defends Kim Kardashian after Martin Brundle Monaco GP grid walk backlash

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has weighed in on the comments surrounding Kim Kardashian's appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix, defending the reality television star after she didn't speak to Martin Brundle.Kardashian became a big talking point of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend after she…

BBC Sport1d ago

The former England cricketer eyeing World Cup impact with Scotland

Former England international Kirsty Gordon is back in the Scotland fold and eyeing an upset against her old team-mates at the T20 World Cup.

BBC Sport1d ago

Gasly's Monaco third place reinstated after appeal

Pierre Gasly is reinstated into third place for last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, after the stewards rescind the two penalties he received for pit-lane speeding.