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Cricket Australia2d ago

Short outdoes Stoinis, Graham delivers all-round show

The Welsh Fire won both Hundred clashes, thanks to Aussies Heather Graham and Matt Short

BBC Sport2d ago

Fulham sign Garcia and Palacios from Real Madrid

Fulham sign Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid on five-year deals.

BBC Sport2d ago

Welsh Fire make light work of low-scoring Southern Brave

Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.

BBC Sport2d ago

Superb Short half-century guides Fire past Brave

Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.

BBC Sport2d ago

Fenerbahce ready huge Rashford offer - Tuesday's gossip

Fenerbahce prepared to break the bank for Marcus Rashford, RB Leipzig hold out on Real Madrid over Yan Diomande deal, Arsenal open talks for Bruno Guimaraes

AFL2d ago

Ladder predictor: Race for fourth back on, will Blues make top 10?

AFL.com.au's team of journalists have predicted their ladders for the end of the season

AFL2d ago

Finn's all in: Why young Roo turned down 'wow' for the now

Despite the Devils' monster offer, Finn O'Sullivan couldn't see his future anywhere but at North and penned a two-year extension

AFL2d ago

Every position previewed: Premiums, bargains, rookies, more

The team from Free Kick has dissected all the positions to help you choose your AFLW Fantasy team this year

AFL2d ago

Why this Blue never doubted he'd get back to his best after surprise axing

George Hewett has bounced back from a stint in the VFL with the Blues to recapture some of his best form

BBC Sport2d ago

Larne's Europa League qualifier could be delayed

The first leg of Larne's Europa League qualifier at Inver Park with Georgian side FC Iberia 1999 on Tuesday could be delayed by 24 hours.

BBC Sport2d ago

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches

London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims.

BBC Sport2d ago

Williams sisters set to play Cincinnati Open doubles

Serena Williams and Venus Williams are given a wildcard entry for the women's doubles at the Cincinnati Open.

BBC Sport2d ago

Eala becomes first Filipino to win WTA singles title

Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title as she beats top seed Jessica Pegula in a delayed Washington Open final.

BBC Sport2d ago

Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery

Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture.

BBC Sport2d ago

Fire earn dramatic win over Brave

Welsh Fire prevail in a nervy end to a tight fixture to end Southern Brave's winning streak, punishing the visitors and their costly mistakes to complete their chase of 122 runs with the final ball of the game.

BBC Sport2d ago

Real to resume talks with Arsenal target Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr will resume contract talks this week as Arsenal wait in the wings.

BBC Sport2d ago

Fire inflict first defeat on leaders Brave

Welsh Fire condemn Southern Brave to their first defeat of this season's Hundred as they post a dramatic four-wicket victory in Cardiff.

BBC Sport2d ago

Haugset takes shock Tour stage win after huge break

Norway's Sigrid Haugset wins stage three of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift following a 68km solo breakaway.

BBC Sport2d ago

Ireland 'laser-focused' on World Cup qualification

Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks the start of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament.

BBC Sport2d ago

USA cricketer gets eight-year ban for match-fixing

United States international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy is banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing.

BBC Sport2d ago

Palace sign Tottenham defender Bartrip

Newly promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace have signed Tottenham defender Molly Bartrip for an undisclosed fee.

BBC Sport2d ago

Como agree £31m deal to sign Chalobah from Chelsea

Como agree a deal worth more than £30m to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.

BBC Sport2d ago

Ex-Man City striker Dzeko, 40, pens new Schalke deal

Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko, 40, signs a one-year contract extension at newly promoted Bundesliga side Schalke.

Formula 12d ago

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head at summer break

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue…

BBC Sport2d ago

Scotland v UAE ODI washed out at Forthill

Scotland's one-day international against United Arab Emirates is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain in Broughty Ferry.

BBC Sport2d ago

England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea

England midfielder Jordan Henderson signs for Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford is mutually terminated.

Formula 12d ago

McLaren victory leaves 2026 F1 title race "far from over", says Martin Brundle

Sky Sports F1 pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle believes the 2026 championship remains "far from over" following McLaren's Hungarian Grand Prix victory.Writing in his post-race Sky Sports F1 column ahead of the August summer break, the former driver analysed the shift in the…

Formula 12d ago

F1 legends weigh in on Max Verstappen's Red Bull future

Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull remains a popular topic as the Dutchman heads into the summer break sixth in the drivers' standings, 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.With Red Bull dealing with the added challenge of its new engine programme this season, and some high-profile…

BBC Sport2d ago

Pollock to demand £1m a year at Northampton - Hearn

Henry Pollock is set to demand a substantial increase on his current Northampton contract to stay at Franklin's Gardens, with agent Eddie Hearn suggesting annual earnings of £1m are his going rate.

BBC Sport2d ago

Have Man Utd lost faith in their women's team?

With a month to go before the start of the Women's Super League season, Manchester United are without a manager and have a thin squad.

BBC Sport2d ago

Rhodes and Maguire earn Solheim Cup wildcard picks

Britain's Mimi Rhodes and Leona Maguire, of Ireland, have earned wildcard picks for Europe's Solheim Cup team to take on the United States in the Netherlands next month.

BBC Sport2d ago

Inside Liverpool's summer so far - should fans be worried?

BBC Sport's Aadam Patel reports on the latest from the Liverpool tour of the United States.

BBC Sport2d ago

'Jadon was not on trial with the club' - Flixton dismiss Sancho talk

Non-league Flixton FC set the record straight after former Man Utd winger Jadon Sancho is seen training with the club.

BBC Sport2d ago

Pochettino agrees US manager contract extension

Mauricio Pochettino agrees a deal to continue as the manager of the United States men's team until 2030.

BBC Sport2d ago

Emma Finucane: Can cycling's new star be beaten?

Experts explain what sets apart this "generational talent" who is already an Olympic, world and commonwealth champion at just 23.

BBC Sport2d ago

Casemiro said he wanted to play for us - Galaxy GM

Los Angeles Galaxy's general manager Will Kuntz says Casemiro told the club he "only wanted to play for them" amid investigations into his transfer to Inter Miami.

BBC Sport2d ago

How Mumbai Indians takeover has affected MI London & Surrey

BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.

Formula 12d ago

Pierre Gasly: Alpine's Dutch GP upgrades "critical" for F1 2026 chances

Pierre Gasly reckons Alpine’s upgrades at the forthcoming Dutch Grand Prix are “critical” for it to maintain pace in the Formula 1 midfield as it has been outdeveloped by rivals.The French marque started the 2026 campaign as the leading midfield team, sitting fifth in the standings after round six…

BBC Sport2d ago

It's a new era, the past is the past - Peixoto

Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto says his squad are looking to the future and are not scarred by the past few seasons of struggle at Molineux.

BBC Sport2d ago

Pogacar to ride Vuelta a Espana for Grand Tour treble

Newly crowned five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar will race in this month's Vuelta a Espana in an attempt to win all three of cycling's Grand Tours.