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'We're unpredictable' - Andrews delighted with 'brilliant' Brentford

Brentford manager Keith Andrews is full of praise after a resounding 3-0 win against West London rivals Chelsea, branding them "brilliant" following a unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign.

BBC Sport18d ago

Chelsea miss Joao Pedro... and can't stop conceding goals

Chelsea's problem was defending, but with Joao Pedro ruled out through injury, scoring goals has also become an issue.

BBC Sport18d ago

'Everything was disappointing' - Alonso on Brentford defeat

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says everything about his side's performance in their loss at Brentford was "disappointing", stressing that they need to improve in every aspect of their game.

BBC Sport18d ago

Kane makes history and Olise nets hat-trick as Bayern thrash Union Berlin

HHarry Kane makes history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in his 98th game, while Michael Olise nets a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrash Union Berlin 7-0.

BBC Sport18d ago

Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit

Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in a full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos makes its London debut.

BBC Sport18d ago

Man City strike late to beat Liverpool and maintain perfect start

Man City come out on top of a thrilling WSL encounter against Liverpool, requiring two goals in the closing stages of the game to seal a 4-2 win, their third victory in three league fixtures so far this season.

BBC Sport18d ago

Brentford stay unbeaten as they put three past Chelsea

Brentford maintain their unbeaten start in the Premier League as they score three second-half goals to beat Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

BBC Sport18d ago

WXV Global Series highlights: Wales 50-19 South Africa

Watch highlights as Wales end a nine-Test losing run with a memorable WXV Global Series triumph over South Africa in Cardiff.

BBC Sport18d ago

'Everything was disappointing' - Alonso on Brentford defeat

BBC Sport18d ago

Arsenal open to Dowman loan in right circumstances

Arsenal are open to allowing teenage prodigy Max Dowman to leave the club on loan this term if it aids his development.

BBC Sport18d ago

Littler survives scare to progress at World Series Finals

World number one Luke Littler survives a first-round scare to overcome Danny Noppert in a thrilling World Series of Darts Finals match in Amsterdam.

BBC Sport18d ago

Wakefield make history with win over Leigh

Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.

BBC Sport18d ago

Hodgkinson dazzles to win Athlos 800m

Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson powers clear of the pack to win the Athlos 800m while sporting a unique, all black custom speed suit.

BBC Sport18d ago

A weight off Igor Thiago's shoulders - Brentford v Chelsea ratings

Brentford climb to third in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.

Cricket Australia18d ago

Larrikin-in-chief returns as Head slays his drag-ons

After four consecutive inside-edge bowled dismissals, Travis Head was back in the runs and back to his laconic ways

BBC Sport18d ago

Liverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip

Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.

BBC Sport18d ago

Inspired Wales seal stunning win over South Africa

Wales return to winning ways in emphatic fashion with an eight-try victory over South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.

AFL18d ago

Austin's powers: Former Blue's red-hot season all due to Demons' 'love and care'

Mia Austin was heartbroken when her time at Carlton came to an end. But the care Melbourne took in welcoming her to the fold has reignited her love - and talent - for the game

AFL18d ago

From maligned to menacing, bulked-up Lion's value goes well beyond the stats sheet

Eric Hipwood added eight kilograms to his frame and is now reaping the rewards

AFL18d ago

Collingwood, should, could: The list decisions that are haunting the Pies

The Magpies are struggling in 2026, but it may be the product of years of list problems rather than a coaching issue

BBC Sport18d ago

Sheeraz withdraws from next bout & gives up WBO title

Hamzah Sheeraz has withdrawn from a proposed bout with Janibek Alimkhanuly and relinquished his WBO super-middleweight title, the sanctioning body has confirmed.

BBC Sport18d ago

McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

BBC Sport18d ago

York hold off Leeds to reach Grand Final

York Valkyrie book their place in the Grand Final with a superb semi-final win over Leeds Rhinos at AMT Headingley.

Cricket Australia18d ago

Fraser-McGurk's SA fireworks halted by Perth rain

South Australia have been forced to settle for a share of the spoils against WA after rain halted their One-Day Cup match in Perth

BBC Sport18d ago

Hedges pays tribute to late trainer Hatton at weigh-in

John Hedges pays tribute Ricky Hatton by wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with images of his late trainer as he weighs in for Saturday's fight with Pat Brown in Manchester.

BBC Sport18d ago

Carse assault investigation dropped by police

England fast bowler Brydon Carse will face no further police action after an investigation into an alleged assault in Derby last month is dropped.

Formula 118d ago

Williams shares behind-the-scenes look at Alex Albon’s life away from F1

The Williams Formula 1 team has released a behind-the-scenes look at the off-track life of Alex Albon.Filmed on a Tuesday following a race weekend alongside his fiancée, professional golfer Lily Muni He, Albon offered a look at the reality of living in Monaco and what he gets up to on a day…

BBC Sport18d ago

What are the key questions in Saturday's Scottish Premiership games?

What are the key questions on Saturday in the final Scottish Premiership games before the international break?

BBC Sport18d ago

Uefa rejected request to keep Republic of Ireland and Israel separate - FAI

The Football Association of Ireland says it had a request to keep the Republic of Ireland and Israel separate in future competition draws rejected by Uefa.

BBC Sport18d ago

Northampton agree deal with Pato-led consortium

Northampton reach agreement with a consortium including former Brazil forward Alexandre Pato over a "proposed shareholding acquisition".

BBC Sport18d ago

Celtic seek spark as Rangers aim for further derby joy

Early season momentum has shifted dramatically going into the first Old Firm league derby of the season on Sunday at Celtic Park.

BBC Sport18d ago

Uefa & Concacaf demand Fifa pays $10m to all 211 members

Uefa and Concacaf issue a joint statement calling on Fifa to pay $10m from its cash reserves to each of the 211 member associations.

BBC Sport18d ago

London City's new training centre 'better than most Premier League clubs' - Kang

Michele Kang believes London City Lionesses' planned new training ground will set a new standard in the women's game and surpass facilities used by most men's Premier League clubs.

Formula 118d ago

David Coulthard explains why Robin Raikkonen's rise resembles Max Verstappen's

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Kimi Raikkonen is mirroring Jos Verstappen's approach to developing Max with his own son, Robin, following the 11-year-old's signing with the Red Bull Junior Team.Red Bull announced earlier this month that it had signed Raikkonen to its driver…

BBC Sport18d ago

'I'm not doing this as a charity' - Kang on trying to 'level playing field'

London City Lionesses owner Michele Kang shares why it is so important for more infrastructure in women's sports.

BBC Sport18d ago

North Korean anthem played for South Korea at Asian Games

Organisers have apologised for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team at the Asian Games in Japan.

BBC Sport18d ago

'Living legend' Gray advanced Hibs, says Newell

Club captain Joe Newell insists sacked head coach David Gray can be proud of his record at Hibernian and believes his replacement has plenty of time to deliver success this season.

Formula 118d ago

Guenther Steiner fires back at Mohammed Ben Sulayem over Fernando Alonso remarks

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has heavily criticised suggestions from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem that the governing body could help Aston Martin to retain Fernando Alonso in the championship.Amid a torrid 2026 campaign so far for the Silverstone outfit, Ben Sulayem…

AFL18d ago

'No reason why we can't': Dockers embrace long road to the decider

Justin Longmuir has backed his battle-hardened team to fire on the last Saturday in September after a tough path to the Grand Final

BBC Sport18d ago

Gabriel, 15, in Barcelona amid speculation over future

Man Utd youngster JJ Gabriel travels to Barcelona as some of Europe's biggest clubs continue to vie for his signature.