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BBC Sport13d ago

Arsenal in hunt for Williams - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.

BBC Sport13d ago

Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal

Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.

BBC Sport13d ago

Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'

Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Sport13d ago

Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener

Haiti are forced to change their kit design just four days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after their shirt, depicting a war scene, fails to comply with Fifa rules.

Cricket Australia13d ago

Stokes dropped by England after nightclub incident

Skipper Ben Stokes and star bowler Gus Atkinson have been left out of England's second-Test squad against New Zealand with Joe Root to take over the captaincy

BBC Sport13d ago

World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games?

Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.

BBC Sport13d ago

Lutkenhaus, 17, upsets Olympic champion Wanyonyi in Oslo

American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus produces a stunning performance to beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Norway.

BBC Sport13d ago

'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino

BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.

Cricket Australia13d ago

Voll stars as clinical Australia see off Windies in Cup warm-up

Georgia Voll shone with the bat as Australia cruised in their final warm-up game

AFL13d ago

Who wins R14? One game divides experts, can Roos bounce back at 'home'?

Our footy experts have made the call on round 14

AFL13d ago

The key metrics the AFL will assess in Bombers' pitch for assistance

The AFL is in discussions with Essendon about the possibility of an assistance package

BBC Sport13d ago

Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism

Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.

BBC Sport13d ago

Essex Police given new David Sullivan information

Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

BBC Sport13d ago

Rashford future uncertain as Barca deal deadline looms

Man Utd are yet to be told whether Barcelona intend to sign England international Marcus Rashford for £26m before 15 June deadline following his loan spell.

Formula 114d ago

F1 power unit changes announced for 2027 and 2028 seasons

Formula 1 stakeholders have agreed to a gradual increase in power from the internal combustion engine to alleviate energy management concerns.On Wednesday, the FIA announced F1's stakeholders have agreed to a moderate increase from 2027 onwards before committing to a 60/40 split in 2028.Concretely…

BBC Sport14d ago

Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Sport14d ago

'In emergency, break glass' - England seek stability in Root

BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explains why England turned to Joe Root to replace Ben Stokes as interim Test captain.

BBC Sport14d ago

Manager McKenna leaves promoted Ipswich

Ipswich Town announce that Kieran McKenna has decided to resign, before the club's Premier League campaign.

BBC Sport14d ago

Williams' doubles partner retires in second set of singles match after fall

Victoria Mboko retires in the second set of her singles match against Karolina Pliskova after a heavy fall. The Canadian is scheduled to play with Serena Williams in doubles on Thursday.

BBC Sport14d ago

Williams' Queen's campaign in doubt after Mboko injury

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is in doubt after Victoria Mboko suffers a knee injury in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.

BBC Sport14d ago

Spurs complete Senesi signing after Bournemouth exit

Tottenham confirm the signing of Marcos Senesi on a free transfer following his departure from Bournemouth.

BBC Sport14d ago

Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain

Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.

BBC Sport14d ago

Kildunne will be a big miss for Quins - Wafer

Ireland forward Aoife Wafer says Ellie Kildunne will be a "big miss" for Harlequins next season but is confident the England star will "make a huge impact wherever she goes next".

Formula 114d ago

Red Bull “surprised” by Kimi Antonelli’s “serious pace” in Monaco GP: 'He disappeared'

Kimi Antonelli set a record as the youngest grand slam winner in Formula 1 history when he dominated the Monaco Grand Prix, and Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies admits that his “serious pace” came as a surprise to many onlookers.The Mercedes teenager put his Mercedes on pole position in the…

BBC Sport14d ago

Rest? Play? All options open for Itoje this summer, say England

All options are still open for Maro Itoje's summer schedule, with a final decision on the captain to be taken in a fortnight's time, say England.

BBC Sport14d ago

Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener

Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

BBC Sport14d ago

Alloa president banned for 'racist, homophobic and sexist' speech

Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as "racist, homophobic and sexist" by some present.

Formula 114d ago

Five things to look out for at the F1 Barcelona GP

Formula 1 may have only hosted the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend, but it is already back with Barcelona as part of a double-header to start the 2026 European stretch.Kimi Antonelli won from pole in the principality to really eke out a championship lead and go for a sixth consecutive victory this…

BBC Sport14d ago

Referee Omar Artan returns to Somalia

Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations".

BBC Sport14d ago

Scotland's Super Mario and social butterfly who emerged from Man Utd cocoon

From unappreciated at Manchester United to idolised at Scotland and Napoli - but who is the real Scott McTominay?

BBC Sport14d ago

USA not totally reliant on Pulisic - Balboa

Former United States defender Marcelo Balboa says his country are not totally reliant on AC Milan star Christian Pulisic as the co-hosts prepare for their opening game of the World Cup.

BBC Sport14d ago

Everton told to pay Burnley £35m over PSR breach

Everton are told they must pay Burnley £35m for the impact of a breach of the Premier League's financial rules.

BBC Sport14d ago

FAI bids to host 2029 Women's Champions League final

The Football Association of Ireland formally bids to host the 2029 Women's Champions League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

BBC Sport14d ago

Wilkinson's Wales give themselves World Cup chance

The next European Championship may still be a more realistic target, but Wales have given themselves hope of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Formula 114d ago

Aston Martin claims F1 chassis is “fifth-fastest” at some tracks

Aston Martin Formula 1 team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa claims Aston Martin’s 2026 chassis could be the “fifth-fastest” at its most favourable circuits.Aston has switched from customer Mercedes engines to a works Honda deal for F1’s new technical era, but the Japanese power unit’s lack of power and…

BBC Sport14d ago

Sciver-Brunt finds form as England overcome India

Nat Sciver-Brunt spends valuable time in the middle as England beat India in their final warm-up match before the Women's T20 World Cup starts on Friday.

BBC Sport14d ago

Briton Cameron to face Mayer in unification bout

Briton Chantelle Cameron will fight American Mikaela Mayer in a light-middleweight world title unification bout in Birmingham on 29 August.

BBC Sport14d ago

VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained

The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.

Formula 114d ago

Every former Formula 1 driver on the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours grid

Fifteen former Formula 1 drivers will take to the grid for the Le Mans 24 Hours this weekend. Most drivers with past grand prix experience will be racing in the flagship Hypercar class, which is an indicator of their calibre.For the longest time, sportscar racing has been an attractive alternative…

BBC Sport14d ago

How Alvarez became Europe's most sought-after striker

Julian Alvarez heads to the World Cup aiming to fire Argentina to back-to-back triumphs at a time when he is the subject of one the most sensational transfer bids ever made.