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Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears'

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian.

BBC Sport3d ago

'Nothing is strange' - how clubs prepare for the transfer window

Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the transfer window, but are expected to only get busier.

AFL3d ago

Coaches' votes, R21: Pies star closes in, EIGHT perfect 10s

The coaches' votes for the round 21 games are in

BBC Sport3d ago

Premier League always the goal - Swans boss Matos

Vitor Matos says the Premier League is "always the goal" after extending his stay at Swansea City until 2030.

AFL3d ago

Pies offer defender new deal as calls on veterans loom

Veteran defender Jeremy Howe has been offered a new deal by the Magpies

AFL3d ago

Reaction Time: Your club’s Urgency Index after round 21

Riley Beveridge takes a look at the hot topic at your club this week

AFL3d ago

LISTEN: Fantasy trades for semi-finals

Calvin, Roy and Warnie look ahead to round 22 trades

AFL3d ago

W Daily: AFLW's best podcast is BACK, bigger and better than ever

AFL.com.au's AFLW podcast returns to your feeds with a daily edition in 2026

BBC Sport3d ago

Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder

On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour.

Cricket Australia3d ago

New Aussie U19 crop set for subcontinental challenge

Australia have announced their Under 19 squad to face India next month

BBC Sport3d ago

'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts

Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.

Cricket Australia3d ago

Sutherland, Marsh in the Hundred runs again

Plenty of Aussies in action in the Hundred overnight with Annabel Sutherland leading the charge

BBC Sport3d ago

Five-star Rashid leads MI London to victory over Super Giants

Rashid Khan takes a five-wicket haul as MI London defeat the Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs to move up to second in the Men's Hundred table.

BBC Sport3d ago

Spurs make Osimhen approach - Monday's gossip

Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs, plus more.

BBC Sport3d ago

Watch: Women's Open fourth-round highlights

Who will follow in the footsteps of the game’s biggest names?

BBC Sport3d ago

How Johansson is rising to daunting Motherwell challenge

With significant departures on and off the field, new Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson appeared to have a daunting task on his hands this season, but he has started in fine style.

BBC Sport3d ago

Root looks refreshed and ready to retake captaincy reigns - Cook

Sir Alastair Cook believes Joe Root is not the long-term solution to be England's Test cricket captain, but is confident of his ability to lead the side for the next year and help take England forward with the home Ashes coming up in 2027.

BBC Sport3d ago

Kuwaki wins tense play-off to lift Women's Open title

Watch Japan's Shiho Kuwaki beat beat Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off to win the 2026 Women's Open, her first major title.

Formula 13d ago

Oliver Bearman responds to Aston Martin rumours with clear Ferrari message

Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has reaffirmed his commitment to the Ferrari driver programme, dismissing the prospect of a switch to Aston Martin in the near future. Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the 21-year-old driver addressed the increasingly fluid driver market and his own…

AFL3d ago

Every club's run home, ranked from hardest to easiest

Check out your club's run of fixtures for the rest of the season

AFL3d ago

AFLW Fantasy rucks: Premiums, mid-priced options, rookie radar

Which rucks should you pick in AFLW Fantasy?

BBC Sport3d ago

Game of the season in Premiership's opening weekend?

Newly-promoted St Johnstone block out summer "noise" to thrill fans with a goal-laden win over Kilmarnock on the Premiership opening weekend.

BBC Sport3d ago

'What drama!' - Incredible Henseleit birdie forces play-off

Esther Henseleit sinks an incredible putt on the 18th hole from distance for a birdie to finish five under par (70), forcing a play-off with Shiho Kuwaki at the 2026 Women's Open.

BBC Sport3d ago

Kuwaki beats Henseleit in play-off to win Women's Open

Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit after two play-off holes to become the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Open.

BBC Sport3d ago

Irish boxer Reeves 'critical but stable' in hospital

Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday.

BBC Sport3d ago

Finucane 'screaming inside' after record-breaking Games

Emma Finucane creates history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony.

BBC Sport3d ago

What could full season of O'Neill at Celtic look like?

Martin O'Neill has vowed to "drive forward together" and "not rest on past success", so what could a full season with the Northern Irishman at the helm look like?

BBC Sport3d ago

Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco

Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.

BBC Sport3d ago

Gay hits ton for Durham as Leics & Middlesex go top

Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them top of their groups.

BBC Sport3d ago

Why the Commonwealth Games are important to NI athletes

The slimmed down version of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are over and Northern Ireland athletes will return home with 16 medals. It's the second biggest haul in history, behind only the 18 won in Birmingham four years ago but this time with fewer sports. But why are the Commonwealth Games so…