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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.

'Most exciting player' Eala shows 'Filipino heart' to make history

After making history in Washington, BBC Sport looks at Alexandra Eala's journey to her first title.

2026-08-04 · 12:54 UTC
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Nygren header earns Celtic opening victory against Dundee

2026-08-04 · 12:22

Watch highlights as Celtic begin their Scottish Premiership title defence with a narrow home victory as Benjamin…

Mudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension

2026-08-04 · 11:54

Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea's…

The teenage Cardiff hooker ignoring Wales hype

2026-08-04 · 11:52

Hooker Tom Howe stays grounded after being tipped as one to watch for Wales before his debut for Cardiff.

Coventry sign Brighton goalkeeper Rushworth after loan

2026-08-04 · 11:20

Coventry City confirm the permanent signing of 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton and Hove Albion.

Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes

2026-08-04 · 11:12

Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes.

Mourners line streets of Milan for legend Baresi's funeral

2026-08-04 · 10:45

Thousands gather on the streets of Milan for the funeral of legendary former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi.

Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger

2026-08-04 · 10:45

Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment…

NIFL call EGM with members to avoid season delay

2026-08-04 · 10:02

The Northern Ireland Football League's Irish Premiership and Championship may not begin this weekend as expected with an…

Man Utd's George closing in on Brighton move

2026-08-04 · 09:17

Manchester United defender Gabby George is closing in on a move to Brighton before the start of the Women's Super League…

UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House

2026-08-04 · 08:59

UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by President Donald Trump, at the White…

Southampton will win Championship this season - Downes

2026-08-04 · 08:39

Southampton midfielder Flynn Downes says he and his team-mates have a "chip on their shoulder" he believes will help…

How vegan diet changed course of Machado Garry's career

2026-08-04 · 08:01

Ian Machado Garry explains how switching to a plant-based diet helped him earn a welterweight title shot against Islam…

Itauma v Hrgovic upgraded to IBF world-title bout

2026-08-04 · 07:28

British heavyweight Moses Itauma's fight against Filip Hrgovic on 29 August will be for the vacant IBF title.

Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300 mile ride across Australia

2026-08-04 · 07:13

Bob Montgomery died unexpectedly just a day after finishing what he had called 'One Last Ride'.

Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 15

2026-08-04 · 07:06

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

Why we are still waiting for the 'Newey effect' - F1 Q&A

2026-08-04 · 06:59

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

The ex-sandwich maker who cycles to Champions League games

2026-08-04 · 06:54

Meet Mjallby striker Jacob Bergstrom, a former sandwich maker who cycles to games and hopes to upset Yaya Toure's new…

Record number of new managers for Premier League season like no other

2026-08-04 · 06:52

The 2026-27 Premier League season has not yet kicked off, but it has already made history for its managerial changes.

Stokes would love to coach England in future

2026-08-04 · 06:52

Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about Joe Root…

Man City count on me despite exit rumours - Kovacic

2026-08-04 · 06:00

Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic says the club "count on me" despite the midfielder being linked with a move away this…

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 15

2026-08-04 · 05:58

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

A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season

2026-08-04 · 05:54

The Premier League returns later this month and we have picked out 20 prospects - one from each club - who will be…

The summer that changed Welsh football

2026-08-04 · 05:17

A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football…

UFC's Nascimento, 34, dies after apparent heart attack

2026-08-03 · 23:15

MMA fighter Allan Nascimento dies at the age of 34, says the sport's leading promotion the UFC.

Tierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins

2026-08-03 · 22:18

BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership.

Fulham sign Garcia and Palacios from Real Madrid

2026-08-03 · 21:18

Fulham sign Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid on five-year deals.

Welsh Fire make light work of low-scoring Southern Brave

2026-08-03 · 20:59

Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt…

Superb Short half-century guides Fire past Brave

2026-08-03 · 20:42

Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt…

Fenerbahce ready huge Rashford offer - Tuesday's gossip

2026-08-03 · 20:26

Fenerbahce prepared to break the bank for Marcus Rashford, RB Leipzig hold out on Real Madrid over Yan Diomande deal,…

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