London City gelling, Man City flying - takeaways from WSL start
After five frantic weeks, the Women's Super League takes a two-week break, offering the perfect chance to take stock of a thrilling start to the season.
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F1 needs to have hard look at itself - Sainz
F1 "needs to have a hard look at" itself in the wake of unprecedented software glitches that affected the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Carlos Sainz says.
Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points
Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.
Irwin could ride at Brands Hatch after hospital discharge
Northern Ireland's Glenn Irwin is discharged from hospital after crashing in Sunday's British Superbike round at Donington Park.
A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future
BBC Sport looks at what could be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career just days before the expected fanfare of Lionel Messi's Argentina goodbye.
England to play 50-over warm-up in stark Ashes contrast
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.
How Keith Alexander blazed a trail for black football managers
Ex-players and family members on the legacy of the late Lincoln, Peterborough and Macclesfield boss.
All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek five
Watch every goal from matchweek five of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.
Scott out of England squad and faces injury lay-off
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott withdraws from the England squad with a thigh injury that could keep him out for up to eight weeks.
How perfect storm has rained on Derby's parade
BBC Sport looks at how Turki Alalshikh's aborted takeover of Derby County has contributed to a poor start to their Championship season.
£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances
Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out.
Connor out, Lewis in as England name World Cup squad
Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor is left out of England's Rugby League World Cup squad, with Hull KR's Mikey Lewis beating him to a place.
Chiefs and 49ers remain unbeaten - five things from NFL week four
Five teams went into week four of the NFL season with a 100% record, but only three teams remain unbeaten after Sunday's action.
The only side in Nations League yet to concede? Northern Ireland
With three clean sheets from three games in Uefa Nations League Group B2, Northern Ireland are the only team in this year's competition yet to concede a goal.
Watch: Thistle narrow gap & big wins for County and Elgin
Watch the best of the action from the weekend's action in the Scottish Championship, League 1 and League 2.
£117m Rogers failed at Bournemouth - and feared he may not make it
A look at the point in club-record £117m Chelsea signing Morgan Rogers' career when he doubted whether he could make it at the highest level.
Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 77
Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
How Evans defied history to become Britain's first world rally champion in 25 years
Elfyn Evans has been the nearly-man of world rally until he finally emulated the feats of Colin McRae and Richard Burns.
Damilola Taylor's shocking murder revisited 26 years on
A look at the killing of Damilola Taylor, shedding fresh light with new testimony.
Israel 'tried to intimidate' Irish amid spitting row - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's Nations League draw.
No other team should go through this - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is "delighted" this most trying of international windows is over and hopes "no national team to go through what we have gone through over the last two weeks".
Bellamy says schedule benefits bigger nations after loss to Denmark
Craig Bellamy suggests the new four-match international window has counted against Wales after Sunday's Nations League defeat against Denmark.
Portugal boss says door open for Ronaldo return
Cristiano Ronaldo could still return for Portugal, according to boss Jorge Jesus.
Man City fight back to beat struggling Arsenal
Manchester City twice came from behind to beat Arsenal 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium and increase the pressure on Gunners manager Renee Slegers.
Humphries wins Grand Prix to end barren spell
World number two Luke Humphries ends a 16-month wait for a PDC major trophy with a stunning 6-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix final.
'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series
The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.
Arsenal 10 points off WSL leaders - is Slegers' job at risk?
It is only five matches into the WSL season but Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and manager Renee Slegers is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Real Madrid join race for Scott - Monday's gossip
Bournemouth's Alex Scott at the centre of a transfer tussle, Arsenal show interest in Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, Real Betis rebuff speculation linking Troy Parrott with a move away, plus more.
London City hit Tottenham for six to end unbeaten run
Alexia Putellas and Kadidiatou Diani both scored twice as London City Lionesses put six goals past Tottenham to end Spurs' unbeaten start to the Women's Super League.
'We fought for every ball' - Hemp on Man City's thrilling win
Two-goal Lauren Hemp says Manchester City showed passion and character in their 4-2 win over Arsenal in the WSL.
World No. 979 Stewart's dilemma after finishing fourth at Alfred Dunhill Links
Scotland's Michael Stewart has a choice to make after securing his best finish at a DP World Tour event.
Hamilton bemused after software glitch turns F1 into 'Lego race'
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton liken the effects of a software bug that affected multiple cars before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to a "Lego race".
Sale win at Saracens despite red card, Venter explains wine reference
Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.
Wu wins first title since Crucible as Chinese snooker hits new high
Wu Yize claims his first ranking title since he became world champion - a result that means China will have the top two players in the rankings for the first time.
Daryz claims rare back-to-back success in the Arc
Daryz repeats last year's success in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, becoming just the ninth horse to win Europe's richest Flat race more than once.
'Moments I still play for' - Djokovic battles past world number two Zverev
Novak Djokovic's quest to win a first trophy of 2026 continues with a hard-fought victory in the quarter-finals of the China Open.
Drummond wins mixed doubles title on return to curling
Vicky Drummond marks her return to competitive curling in style, partnering Euan Kyle to an emphatic victory at the Scottish Curling Mixed Doubles Championship.
Seike double helps Brighton to first WSL win of season
Kiko Seike scores twice as Brighton fight back after conceding an early goal to defeat Charlton and secure their first win of the season in the Women's Super League.
Evans ends Britain's 25-year wait for WRC champion
Five-time runner-up Elfyn Evans is world champion for the first time after rival Oliver Solberg crashes in the final moments of Rally Italia Sardegna.
Dominant Verstappen & superb Hamilton recovery - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Dual-code winger Nawaqanitawase stars as Roosters win NRL Final
Mark Nawaqanitawase scores two tries in his last match before switching back to rugby union to help Sydney Roosters beat Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the NRL Grand Final.
Sabalenka crashes out of China Open after defeat by Bartunkova
World number two Aryna Sabalenka crashes out of the China Open after a surprise straight-set defeat by 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova.
Burgess ready to stay on to end Warrington pain
Sam Burgess says he plans to stay at Warrington for 2027 as the Wolves try to bounce back from more Grand Final heartache.
Modric 'ashamed' of Croatia's 'catastrophic night'
Croatia captain Luka Modric says he was "ashamed" of his side's performance on a "catastrophic night" against England.
Verstappen wins in Malaysia after long delays as Russell retires
Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first win of the year with a dominant drive in a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia that started amid chaotic and unprecedented scenes.
Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment
BBC Scotland speaks to Kieron Bowie after he scores his first goal for his country against North Macedonia.
Marquez wins in Japan to cut Martin's MotoGP lead
Defending MotoGP champion Marc Marquez wins a sprint-race double at the Japanese Grand Prix to cut Jorge Martin's championship lead to two points.
Sabalenka stunned by Bartunkova at China Open
World number two Aryna Sabalenka follows Elena Rybakina out the door at the China Open as she falls to a surprise defeat by Nikola Bartunkova.
'New queen' Silva beats Wang to UFC flyweight title
Natalia Silva is crowned the new women's flyweight champion with a unanimous decision victory over China's Wang Cong at UFC 332.
I clawed my way to the top but need a break - Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta says it is time to move to "a different stage of life" following a glorious 20-year playing career, notably captaining Chelsea to several titles.
Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes
Test your football knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.
Celebrate the late Scottish-Kenyan singer-songwriter Beldina Odenyo
A raw tribute celebrating the late Scottish-Kenyan singer-songwriter Beldina Odenyo.
The URC talking points as Wales hopefuls impress
Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.
Wales aiming to prove they can thrive at top level
Captain Ben Davies says Wales will be driven by determination to prove they can live with challenges of Nations League A when they face Denmark in Cardiff.
Humphries to face Price in World Grand Prix final
World number two Luke Humphries clinched his spot in the final of the World Grand Prix with a 5-3 victory over James Wade where he will face Gerwyn Price after his 5-2 win over Nathan Aspinall.
Rugby League: Super League
Highlights of the Super League Grand Final between Warrington Wolves and Wakefield Trinity
Whittaker survives late scare to hold on for points win
British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker survives a dramatic late onslaught from Conor Wallace to move a step closer to a world-title shot with a points victory in Birmingham.
Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era
Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.
Wakefield beat Warrington to become champions for first time since 1968
Two years on from relegation, Wakefield Trinity are crowned Super League Grand Final champions after beating Warrington Wolves 23-10 at Old Trafford and win their first title since 1968.
Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'
Jude Bellingham's international future was being called into question a year ago, but now he is regarded as potentially one of England's "greatest of all time".
Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win
Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.
Man Utd & Arsenal eye Croatia striker - Sunday's gossip
Three Premier League clubs are interested in Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, Juventus want Liverpool centre-back Giovanni Leoni, Newcastle willing to let Joe Willock leave in January, plus more.
Wakefield beat Warrington to win Super League
Wakefield Trinity end a 58-year wait to be champions as they claim a deserved Grand Final success over Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo 'greatest symbol' of Portugal - Fernandes
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure despite leaving the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.
England's Jordan in contention at Alfred Dunhill Links
England's Matthew Jordan is two shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Gloucester thrash sorry Quins to go top of the Prem
Gloucester thrash a limp Harlequins at Kingsholm to go to the top of the early Prem standings.
Glasgow and Ulster play out thrilling draw in URC
George Horne's late penalty hits the post as Glasgow Warriors and Ulster play out a thrilling 33-33 draw in the United Rugby Championship.
Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings
England produce one of their best performances in recent times as they thump Croatia 6-0 in Rijeka. How did our report rate the players' performances?
Sinfield completes final ultramarathon challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.
Wu thrashes Trump to set up Yuan final in Shenzhen
Chinese world champion Wu Yize wins six consecutive frames to beat Judd Trump 6-1 at the Shenzhen Open and set up a final against countryman Yuan Sijun.
Rees-Zammit stars as Bristol power past Northampton
Louis Rees-Zammit scores a double as Bristol edge past reigning champions Northampton in a pulsating Prem tussle.
Celtic condemn fan protest as Desmond targeted at Alfred Dunhill
Celtic's largest shareholder Dermot Desmond is targeted in a protest at the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament in St Andrews as tennis balls were thrown towards him.
'I want to discover Manchester' - Olid hunts recommendations
Manchester United manager Eva Olid says she is "asking for recommendations" as she prepares to look around the city for the first time during the international break
Toone determined to come back better after 'difficult week'
Ella Toone reflects on a "difficult week" and looks back on a narrow win against Liverpool in the Women's Super League.
Back-to-back wins for Man Utd as they see off Liverpool
Manchester United celebrate their 250th game in the club's history with a narrow victory over Liverpool in the Women's Super League.
Chaotic end to Republic of Ireland news conference
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson's news conference comes to a chaotic end.
Arteta helped me understand the game - Wilshere
Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere shares his love for coaching and explains how Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta influnced his style.
Giant Dzeko shirt unveiled in Sarajevo to mark retirement
A giant Edin Dzeko shirt is unveiled in Sarajevo to mark the Bosnia striker's retirement from international football.
'It means everything' - numbers behind Robertson's 100-cap Scotland career
Andy Robertson has become only the second man ever to play 100 times for Scotland. BBC Sport Scotland charts his international career in numbers.
Browns beat Steelers with last-minute field goal
Kicker Andre Szmyt's last-minute 56-yard field goal gives the Cleveland Browns a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL's Thursday night game.
'An unbelievable story' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent
Wakefield's stars of yesteryear are remembered in sepia but now the class of 2026 has added glorious colour to their success after winning a previously unfathomable Super League title.
The Unpromotables: Germany's league champions who can't go up
German football is grappling with a sum that doesn't add up - four promotion spots for five league champions.
Wales come from behind to beat 10-man Norway
Watch the best of the action as Wales come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in the Nations League.
Man City hold on to claim draw against Real Madrid
Khadija Shaw scores a superb equaliser before Real Madrid have a late goal chalked off as the sides play out an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Joie Stadium.
Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world
Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules.
Late drama as Chelsea draw away at Lyon
Chelsea have a penalty overturned by VAR, while Lauren James and Maika Hamano come close to scoring a winner during their 0-0 draw away at Lyon in the Champions League.
Unusual Williamson handball sees Arsenal slip to draw with Paris FC
A miscommunication between Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez and England captain Leah Williamson gifts Paris FC a late equaliser as the sides draw 2-2 in the Women's Champions League.
The part-timers who won three Wembley finals in a row
You probably knew Pep Guardiola's Manchester City won four League Cups on the bounce between 2018 and 2021 – but another side did the silverware hat-trick first.
What have Man City been found guilty of doing?
Manchester City are found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains what it means for the club and the league.
Man City CEO refuses to answer questions on guilty verdict
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano refused to answer questions about the Premier League charges from BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan at a conference of top European clubs in Copenhagen.
Keenum stars on return in Bears win over the Eagles
The Chicago Bears put 27 points past the Philadelphia Eagles as they secured a 27-7 victory in game week three, as veteran quarterback Case Keenum makes his first appearance since 2023.
Trick plays & late drama in Brazil - NFL's best plays
Watch all the best plays from week three of the NFL 2026/27 season including plays from CeeDee Lamb, Deebo Samuel and Tyler Loop.
All the goals from the Women's Super League - matchweek four
Watch every goal from matchweek four of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.
A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel
Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?
Are women better than men at endurance running?
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.
'My position now is as one of two 10s' - Kane breaks down his evolution
Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game.
What happens when an athlete has a life-changing accident?
Saffron Cresswell was a promising eventer before a fall left her paralysed. Just eight months after first sitting in a canoe, she is heading to the Worlds.
Strained smiles and uncertainty - the strange end of LIV Golf 1.0
BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport.
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