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Today so far 2026-10-04 · 06:00 UTC

Wakefield Trinity have claimed their first Super League championship in over five decades, beating Warrington to win the Super League. Across rugby union, Gloucester moved to the top of the Premiership with a dominant victory over Quins, while Glasgow and Ulster played out a thrilling draw in the URC. In other sporting highlights, Jude Bellingham has unlocked a new level of performance that suggests he could become one of the greatest players, and Leicester secured their first Premiership win of the season by holding off Newcastle.

Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool

As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.

2026-08-08 · 16:45 UTC
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Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness

2026-08-08 · 15:51

Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

Huddersfield thrash Catalans to mark Dewsbury move

2026-08-08 · 15:23

Huddersfield Giants celebrate the announcement of their move to Dewsbury from next season by thrashing Catalans Dragons.

Sullivan attends West Ham game despite advice not to

2026-08-08 · 14:23

Former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan attends their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he…

Sciver-Brunt and Rockets thrash MI London to reach knockouts

2026-08-08 · 13:00

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Beth Mooney make unbeaten half-centuries as Trent Rockets beat already-eliminated MI London by…

Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid - Johnson

2026-08-08 · 12:48

Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson speaks publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, and…

Sciver-Brunt guides Rockets to Hundred knockouts

2026-08-08 · 12:48

Nat Sciver-Brunt makes a stylish unbeaten 67 as Trent Rockets book their spot in the knockout stage of The Hundred with…

Ipswich sign midfielder Lukic from Fulham

2026-08-08 · 12:43

Ipswich Town sign Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

Wolves legend Parkes dies aged 79

2026-08-08 · 12:28

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Phil Parkes dies at the age of 79.

NBA forward Clarke's death due to effects of drugs

2026-08-08 · 12:05

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical…

Scotland closing in on head coach to replace Clarke

2026-08-08 · 11:48

The Scottish FA identifies a preferred candidate to be Scotland's new head coach and hopes to make an appointment within…

Pritchard eyes world title defence after Euro win

2026-08-08 · 11:11

The 34-year-old from Mumbles, near Swansea will head to Amsterdam having overcome a freak pre-Europeans injury to retain…

Watch Guimaraes' best moments after Arsenal sign midfield maestro

2026-08-08 · 11:09

Watch Bruno Guimaraes' best Premier League moments after Arsenal sign the Brazil midfielder from Newcastle.

Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal

2026-08-08 · 11:00

Premier League champions Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m.

Fijian Vunilagi dies in Japan from suspected heatstroke

2026-08-08 · 10:47

Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex…

Chapman could return to UK next week after brain bleed

2026-08-08 · 09:20

British boxer Raven Chapman could fly back to the UK next week after undergoing a second successful surgery on a brain…

Goals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history

2026-08-08 · 06:37

BBC Sport looks at some of the wildest games - and scorelines - the EFL Cup has produced as the competition returns for…

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 19

2026-08-08 · 06:13

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli

2026-08-08 · 06:00

Manchester City agree a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.

Inside Newcastle 2.0 - how the project is changing

2026-08-08 · 05:50

Matthias Jaissle will take charge of his first friendly as Newcastle United head coach against Valencia as a new era…

Life as a Wag in the transfer window

2026-08-08 · 05:15

What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot…

Liverpool close to signing Barcelona's Araujo on loan

2026-08-07 · 22:54

Liverpool are close to signing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to…

England's Hull closes in on Huang after historic 62

2026-08-07 · 22:03

Charley Hull's 62 equals the lowest round in Ladies European Tour history and also breaks the course record at the…

Lammonby helps revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes

2026-08-07 · 21:59

Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over…

Partick Thistle beat Livingston in Scottish Championship

2026-08-07 · 21:25

An early Robbie Crawford back-heel and a Cammy MacPherson own goal give Partick Thistle victory over Livingston as two…

Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in thriller

2026-08-07 · 21:14

Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super…

Man City explore Fernandez move - Saturday's gossip

2026-08-07 · 21:07

Manchester City explore Enzo Fernandez move, Arsenal could battle Manchester United for Pio Esposito and Liverpool yet…

Sophia Laforteza steps away from Katseye, the second member to depart this year

2026-08-07 · 21:05

The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.

Sunrisers claim second spot and eliminate Phoenix

2026-08-07 · 21:02

Sunrisers Leeds move up to second in The Hundred and eliminate Birmingham Phoenix with a 45-run win at Edgbaston.

Sunrisers in qualification contention after comfortable win over eliminated Phoenix

2026-08-07 · 21:00

Sunrisers Leeds earn a vital win in the race for qualification by demolishing Birmingham Phoenix, who are subsequently…

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