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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.

Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president

The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

2026-08-07 · 20:12 UTC
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Scotland beat Canada to reach World Cup Qualifier

2026-08-07 · 18:39

Scotland hold on for a nervy nine-run victory over Candada to secure a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier after a…

Coventry sign Ghana's Yirenkyi for record fee

2026-08-07 · 18:37

Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.

Rashid takes six wickets as Afghanistan thrash Ireland

2026-08-07 · 18:31

Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in Gary Wilson's first one-day international as…

Flintoff leaves England Lions head coach role

2026-08-07 · 18:06

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff steps down as head coach of England Lions.

Brilliant Benkenstein leads Essex to win over Glamorgan despite Van Der Gugten ton

2026-08-07 · 17:52

A brilliant 140 by Essex's Luc Benkenstein keeps their One Day Cup hopes alive despite Timm van der Gugten's 118 not out…

Euro navel gazing & early troubles for Scottish title hopefuls

2026-08-07 · 17:34

Already it is looking like the Scottish title might be won again by the best of a bad bunch, but what can we look…

Sunrisers Leeds thrash Birmingham Phoenix to complete triple elimination

2026-08-07 · 17:30

An underwhelming performance from Birmingham Phoenix against Sunrisers Leeds at Edgbaston confirms the elimination of…

England opener Gay has shoulder injury scare

2026-08-07 · 17:27

England opener Emilio Gay suffers a shoulder injury while playing for Durham in their One-Day Cup against Middlesex.

Niewiadoma-Phinney wins on Ventoux to take Tour lead

2026-08-07 · 17:11

Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produces a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to claim her first Tour de…

'Critically important' summit called on future of Scottish football

2026-08-07 · 17:06

The Scottish Football Association is to hold a "critically important" summit around the future of the national game.

Sunrisers knock out three sides with win over Phoenix

2026-08-07 · 16:56

Sunrisers Leeds put three sides out of contention for the Hundred's knock-out stage with a comprehensive nine-wicket win…

McGregor says comeback starts now after knee surgery

2026-08-07 · 16:29

Conor McGregor reiterates his desire to return to fighting after undergoing surgery on the knee injury suffered during…

Palace sign defender Tomiyasu after pre-season trial

2026-08-07 · 15:08

Crystal Palace complete the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu following a successful pre-season trial.

O'Neill out of hospital, but 'no timeline' for Celtic return

2026-08-07 · 14:08

Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney says there is "no timeline" for Martin O'Neill's return from the "small…

Trescothick chat helps Buttler find form for T20 record

2026-08-07 · 13:49

Jos Buttler says a conversation with England batting coach Marcus Trescothick helped him rediscover the form that took…

Perimeter walls around pitches banned after Vigar death

2026-08-07 · 13:24

The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review following the death of…

Why can't the Premier League attract the world's best players?

2026-08-07 · 13:22

Vinicius Jr chose to stay at Real Madrid, but why does the Premier League rarely attract global superstars at their peak?

World Cup-bound French grateful to medical staff

2026-08-07 · 13:13

England star Hannah French pays tribute to the team's medical staff after recovering from injury in time to play in next…

A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up

2026-08-07 · 12:41

Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions.

Man City reject Barcelona's Rodri bid & in talks for Bouaddi

2026-08-07 · 12:20

Manchester City are open to selling midfielder Rodri but would demand more than £60m for the Spain captain.

Price fight now likely to be held in 2027 - Shields

2026-08-07 · 12:19

Pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields says a fight with Wales' Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027.

Image created by 'Spygate' is far from truth - Eckert

2026-08-07 · 12:06

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says he is "grateful" to owner Dragon Solak for backing him in the wake of the…

Emotional Guimaraes wanted to join Arsenal - Wilson

2026-08-07 · 12:00

Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club did not plan to sell Bruno Guimaraes, but their "very…

Assistant referee Massey-Ellis retires to take FA role

2026-08-07 · 11:26

Assistant referee Sian Massey‑Ellis announces her retirement from officiating to take up a position with the Football…

Atletico Madrid in talks for Tottenham captain Romero

2026-08-07 · 10:51

Atletico Madrid hold talks over a move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, who is expected to leave the club this…

Uefa boycott right thing for future of game - Bronze

2026-08-07 · 10:43

England international Lucy Bronze says a Uefa boycott of Fifa competitions would be the "right thing" for the future of…

Scottish summer malaise continues but some room for optimism

2026-08-07 · 10:28

Supporters and former Hibs player Scott Allan react to a mixed night for Scottish clubs in Europe.

Why is the EFL Cup being played on a weekend?

2026-08-07 · 10:27

The bulk of the EFL cup's first round fixtures will take place on a weekend, despite traditionally being a midweek cup…

Lewis-Skelly's chance to threaten Arsenal's big-name midfielders

2026-08-07 · 10:07

Myles Lewis-Skelly broke into the Arsenal first team at left-back, but the teenager's preference has always been to play…

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