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Cricket Australia2d ago

Sri Lanka stun White Ferns to leave World Cup defence in tatters

New Zealand's semi-final hopes are hanging by a thread after a second straight loss in Southampton

BBC Sport2d ago

World Athletics seeks to improve pregnancy support

World Athletics launches a new project to inform and improve its policies around pregnancy and childbirth for female athletes.

BBC Sport2d ago

Sri Lanka shock defending champions New Zealand

Watch the moment Sri Lanka beat reigning champions New Zealand for the first time at a Women's World Cup, as Kaushani Nuthyangana's four seals a chase of 153 with two balls to spare.

BBC Sport2d ago

GB's Klugman, 17, claims first win on WTA Tour

British teenager Hannah Klugman swept aside compatriot Harriet Dart at the Nottingham Open to claim her first win on the WTA Tour.

BBC Sport2d ago

NZ on the brink after shock defeat by Sri Lanka

Defending champions New Zealand suffer back-to-back defeats at the Women's T20 World Cup after another woeful performance in the field.

BBC Sport2d ago

Bow Echo edges Royal Ascot win to remain unbeaten

Bow Echo remains unbeaten after holding off Gstaad to win a grandstand finish in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

BBC Sport2d ago

Rew to make debut as Smith misses second Test

Jamie Smith misses England's second Test against New Zealand following the birth of his daughter, with James Rew coming into the side as a third debutant.

BBC Sport2d ago

McIlroy calls for US Open set-up 'caution' after Shinnecock controversy

Rory McIlroy says tournament organisers must make sure conditions at this week's US Open at Shinnecock Hills do not "get out of control".

BBC Sport2d ago

McIlroy warns USGA over Shinnecock Hills course conditions

Six-time major champion Rory McIlroy says the USGA will have to be wary of course conditions at this week's US Open at Shinnecock Hills.

BBC Sport2d ago

Up to 15,000 England fans head to Dallas for World Cup opener

England fans have had a longer wait than most for their 2026 World Cup campaign to get under way. But now supporters are starting to arrive in Dallas.

BBC Sport2d ago

The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut

A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer's difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.

BBC Sport3d ago

McLaren launch appeal against Gasly penalty reverse

McLaren lodge an appeal against the decision to overturn Alpine driver Pierre Gasly's pit-lane speeding penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix.

BBC Sport3d ago

Just's rise from Austrian second tier to World Cup breakout star

BBC Scotland charts a rapid rise that has taken the Motherwell attacking midfielder from second-division football to the game's grandest stage.

BBC Sport3d ago

Connor returns in McDermott's first England squad

England coach Brian McDermott picks 10 uncapped players in an expanded 38-man squad before this year's World Cup - and recalls Man of Steel Jake Connor.

BBC Sport3d ago

Tan converts £42m of Cardiff debt into equity

Vincent Tan converts £42m of Cardiff City's debt to him into equity, nearly halving the amount the club owes to its majority shareholder.

Formula 13d ago

Is there a 'fair' way to undo the Monaco penalties madness?

That's just a classic Formula 1 mess, isn't it? The championship built on perfection and precision, measured to the third digit after the decimal point both literally and figuratively, has descended into complete chaos because of a tiny error measured in just seven dozen (77, to be precise)…

BBC Sport3d ago

McIlroy among early starters in US Open round one

Six-time major champion Rory McIlroy will get his latest quest to win a second US Open title under way at 12:52 BST on Thursday.

BBC Sport3d ago

What's next for Curtis Jones as Inter Milan step up their interest?

As Inter Milan step up their interest in Curtis Jones, a look at the decision facing Liverpool and Jones, whose contract expires next summer

BBC Sport3d ago

Record draws and Europe's slow start - is the World Cup lacking jeopardy?

Seven of the 10 European teams to have played at the World Cup so far have failed to win - is heat the issue?

BBC Sport3d ago

Lack of World Cup segregation a risk - fans' chief

The head of fan group Football Supporters Europe says a lack of fan segregation at the 2026 World Cup shows Fifa has "lost control of their ticketing".

Formula 13d ago

McLaren and Red Bull formally appeal against Pierre Gasly's Monaco reinstatement

Both McLaren and Red Bull have followed through with their intention to appeal against the FIA stewards rescinding Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalty.Last Friday, FIA stewards reinstated Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was handed two five-second time penalties at the end of…

BBC Sport3d ago

Solskjaer in the running for Ipswich job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Gary O'Neil are among the leading contenders for the Ipswich managerial role.

BBC Sport3d ago

Irish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup

Ireland's new cricket stadium will be be ready to stage games at the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, says Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane.

BBC Sport3d ago

England's Galligan returns to Quins from Saracens

Women's World Cup-winning England lock Rosie Galligan will leave Saracens to rejoin Harlequins at the end of the season.

BBC Sport3d ago

Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic

Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for getting to work alongside Brendon McCullum.

Formula 13d ago

George Russell 'put in a tough spot' by Mercedes, claims Juan Pablo Montoya

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes compromised George Russell's chances at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, arguing that an overly aggressive pit strategy put the British driver in a difficult position.Russell started the race from pole position, but it was Lewis…

Formula 13d ago

Why one of McLaren's world-beating strengths didn't carry over from F1 2025

The McLaren Formula 1 team is gradually starting to hone in on regaining its famous tyre management prowess that helped make it so successful in 2024 and 2025.Speaking to Motorsport.com over the course of last year, Stella was bullish about McLaren being able to carry over some of its title winning…

Formula 13d ago

Leonardo Fornaroli set for Haas F1 test at Jerez

Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli is set for a Haas Formula 1 test at Jerez as part of a two-day Testing of Previous Cars programme, Motorsport.com understands.The 21-year-old will tackle the Spanish circuit on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, as Fornaroli starts to seek potential…

Formula 13d ago

Lando Norris to join Valentino Rossi at 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris will join nine-time grand prix motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi for an appearance at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.The pair will be in attendance on the Friday and Saturday of the event weekend with their mutual sponsor, Monster Energy. For…

BBC Sport3d ago

Livramento's World Cup in doubt after injury blow

England defender Tino Livramento could miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions' tournament opener.

AFL3d ago

The FIVE rival clubs chasing young Lion ahead of contract year

A host of clubs are chasing Brisbane's Logan Morris, who comes out of contract at the end of 2027

BBC Sport3d ago

Would Hearts' McInnes be 'perfect fit' for Rangers?

With Derek McInnes reportedly on the verge of a switch from Hearts to Rangers, his former assistant Tony Docherty details why the move would be a 'perfect fit'.

AFL3d ago

Capping player contracts on agenda as AFL meets club bosses

The prospect of capping the length of player contracts will be discussed next week

Formula 13d ago

How a Mercedes pit stop error "compromised" George Russell’s Barcelona GP

Although he secured the pole position on Saturday and crossed the line in second place, Barcelona still wasn’t one of the easiest weekends of the Formula 1 season for George Russell. From the midpoint of the Barcelona Grand Prix, the Mercedes drivers began to struggle with increasing understeer and…

BBC Sport3d ago

From stag-do drag video to the World Cup - the bizarre rise of Scotland's other national anthem

From stag-do drag to Fenway Park, how did a 1970s disco hit become the soundtrack of the Tartan Army?

AFL3d ago

Young Eagle to meet concussion panel after series of head knocks

The West Coast defender had three concussions in less than three months earlier this year

BBC Sport3d ago

Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause

Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.

AFL3d ago

Dusty returns to Punt Rd to mentor young Tiger cubs

Dustin Martin was back at Richmond recently to speak with the young Tigers

AFL3d ago

BARRETT: Some clubs choose the 'big picture'. Others just find a way to win

Too many AFL teams prefer to believe the scoreboard doesn't always matter, writes Damian Barrett

BBC Sport3d ago

Williams sisters receive Wimbledon doubles wildcard

Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles.