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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.

'I feel unsafe', says powerlifter over racism row

A powerlifter who was disqualified following an alleged racially motivated act has said she "does not feel safe" when competing, and says black athletes are frequently booed in competitions.

2026-08-05 · 14:32 UTC
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Warrington to face Wigan in Dublin in 2027

2026-08-05 · 14:30

Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors are set to meet in Dublin in 2027 in the first Super League fixture to be played in…

No WSL experience but who is new Man Utd boss Olid?

2026-08-05 · 14:27

Manchester United appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their new women's manager on a two-year deal, with an option…

Lynch exit 'pretty much a snap decision' - O'Doherty

2026-08-05 · 14:17

Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty tells BBC Sport NI he thought "it was time to make a change" following news of the…

Prendergast stars with ball as Fire stun Super Giants

2026-08-05 · 13:50

Orla Prendergast takes four wickets to help bowl the Manchester Super Giants out for 85, as Welsh Fire wrap up a…

Prendergast takes four as Fire beat Super Giants

2026-08-05 · 13:21

Ireland international Orla Prendergast takes 4-18 as Welsh Fire beat Manchester Super Giants by three wickets at Old…

Sprinting for GB - two years after taking up sport

2026-08-05 · 13:15

Gloucester sprinter James Arminio is racing at the Under-20 World Championships, only two years after first stepping on…

Lines to be first British woman in America's Cup team for 90 years

2026-08-05 · 13:09

Jemima Lines has hailed a "pivotal moment" in her sport after she became the first woman to be selected for the British…

Ex-England prop Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator

2026-08-05 · 12:14

The former rugby star will be known as Mauler when the fourth series airs in 2027, the BBC confirmed.

Derry City part ways with manager Lynch

2026-08-05 · 11:57

Tiernan Lynch has left his position as Derry City manager by mutual consent after a poor run of form.

Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain Guimaraes

2026-08-05 · 11:55

With Bruno Guimaraes set to sign for Premier League champions Arsenal, BBC Sport look at why the Gunners wanted the…

Cardiff City set to sign Lincoln midfielder Moylan

2026-08-05 · 11:50

The 24-year-old was a key figure in the Imps' promotion to the Championship, as they beat the Bluebirds to the League…

TV presenter Knowles buys stake in Cornish Pirates

2026-08-05 · 11:15

Television presenter Nick Knowles becomes a shareholder in Champ Rugby side Cornish Pirates.

Briton Chapman suffers brain bleed after sparring session

2026-08-05 · 11:04

British boxer Raven Chapman was airlifted to hospital and placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a brain…

Transfer 'shark' De Zerbi hopes to drag Spurs up from depths

2026-08-05 · 11:00

Through his self-confessed love of the transfer window, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes he can guide his club back…

Salah mobbed at airport before Trabzonspor move

2026-08-05 · 10:57

Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.

Hull sign goalkeeper Tzolakis for club record fee

2026-08-05 · 10:35

Hull City sign Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos on a five-year deal for a club-record fee.

Heavyweight Parker cleared to fight after drugs ban

2026-08-05 · 10:15

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to fight again after his provisional suspension for…

Japanese winger Yokota joins Rangers from Hannover

2026-08-05 · 09:01

Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota hopes to make "special memories" after joining Rangers from Hannover.

Riders' clothing checked at women's Tour over bra padding concerns

2026-08-05 · 08:11

Officials at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift will check the clothing worn by riders to prevent attempts to make…

Chelsea nearing £16.3m deal for Rayo defender Chavarria

2026-08-05 · 07:28

Chelsea are closing in on an agreement with Rayo Vallecano for defender Pep Chavarria.

Elite climber Falconer chasing 2028 Olympic dream

2026-08-05 · 07:27

Bouldering helped Mary Falconer deal with the loss of her mother and could also set her on the path to becoming an…

Mumbai, Mie, Madrid - GB part-time stars' search for sevens

2026-08-05 · 07:06

Since their contracts were stripped back to part-time last summer, Great Britain Sevens players have had to find…

Vozinha granted shirt name exemption by Chile FA

2026-08-05 · 06:44

The Chilean Football Federation (ANFP) grants an exemption to allow Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to wear his nickname…

Arsenal set to sign Newcastle captain Guimaraes

2026-08-05 · 06:29

Arsenal are set to complete their protracted move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.

What happens next with Rashford and Man Utd?

2026-08-05 · 05:42

Marcus Rashford is expected to return to Manchester United training in the coming days as debate continues over whether…

Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 16

2026-08-05 · 05:35

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

Why Liverpool are ready to make Barcola third £100m signing

2026-08-05 · 05:28

With Liverpool prepared to make Bradley Barcola their third £100m signing, BBC Sport looks at what the France and Paris…

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 16

2026-08-05 · 05:17

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

NBA Europe will take UK to another level - Anunoby

2026-08-05 · 05:07

The planned launch of a bespoke European NBA league has the potential to take basketball in the United Kingdom to the…

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