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Today so far 2026-10-09 · 06:01 UTC

The NFL has joined 39 states and global regulators in backing New Jersey authorities at the Supreme Court in a significant battle over prediction market betting through the Kalshi platform, marking a major regulatory pushback against sports betting expansion. In soccer news, Real Madrid is reportedly pursuing a move for Scott McTominay, while UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has announced he will stand for a fourth term. Elsewhere, Wales are preparing for a World Cup playoff first leg with shutout aspirations, and Tottenham player Simons has enrolled at Harvard University.

Leinster confirm Ireland fly-half Carbery's return

Leinster confirm the return of Ireland international Joey Carbery before the 2026-27 season.

2026-07-02 · 09:50 UTC
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Jockey Dettori breaks ribs in car crash

2026-07-02 · 09:50

The racing jockey is in hospital recovering from the crash.

Spurs sign Fernandes for club record £85m

2026-07-02 · 09:14

Tottenham complete the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85m.

Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced

2026-07-02 · 09:02

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management…

Everton sign midfielder Hackney from Middlesbrough

2026-07-02 · 09:00

Everton sign midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for a fee of at least £16m.

'You can't catch your breath' - how will Azteca altitude impact England?

2026-07-02 · 08:21

BBC Sport explores how playing football at high altitude affects the body and mind as England prepare to visit Mexico…

London City Lionesses sign Germany striker Anyomi

2026-07-02 · 08:06

Germany forward Nicole Anyomi joins London City Lionesses on a three-year contract.

Rees-Zammit reverts to Wales wing for Fiji test

2026-07-02 · 08:05

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has made six changes for the Nations Championship opener from the side that defeated…

Norris 'happy I have the pain of this year for the glory of last'

2026-07-02 · 07:45

Lando Norris tells BBC Sport he is "paying the price" for the effort that brought him the 2025 title - and why McLaren…

Prendergast starts as Osborne makes wing switch for Ireland

2026-07-02 · 07:15

Sam Prendergast's strong end to the season with Leinster earns him a recall to the Ireland starting team for Saturday's…

Jones to take on Mederos at UFC Sacramento

2026-07-02 · 07:12

Welsh lightweight Mason Jones will take on MarQuel Mederos in Sacramento, California, USA on UFC Fight Night.

The Dublin school secretary whose son faces Messi World Cup test

2026-07-02 · 07:02

The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most…

Weekly sports quiz: Wimbledon, World Cup and cricket

2026-07-02 · 06:49

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 25

2026-07-02 · 05:51

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

Who am I? Guess the tennis star No 3

2026-07-02 · 05:49

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

Will Britain's final four lift Wimbledon gloom?

2026-07-02 · 05:49

In her first BBC Sport column at this year's Wimbledon, Naomi Broady analyses whether the last four Britons in the…

Where does Galbraith's £10m move rank among Swansea's big sales?

2026-07-02 · 05:46

Ethan Galbraith's move to Stoke City is a profit of over £8m for Swansea City but it falls some way short of the club's…

The making of Dean - England's serene stand-in skipper

2026-07-02 · 05:19

Charlie Dean could have been defined by one crushing dismissal at Lord's - here is how she has steered England to the…

USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly?

2026-07-02 · 03:53

Mauricio Pochettino's USA side set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Belgium, but how costly will forward Folarin…

Balogun scores & sees red as USA beat Bosnia

2026-07-02 · 03:11

Folarin Balogun scores and is later sent off as the United States advance past a lacklustre Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa…

Goalscorer Balogun sent off for USA

2026-07-02 · 02:12

USA forward Folarin Balogun is shown a straight red card for a challenge on Bosnia-Herzegovina's Tarik Muharemovic…

Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit

2026-07-02 · 01:28

Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.

Balogun gives USA deserved lead over Bosnia

2026-07-02 · 01:15

Folarin Balogun gives the USA the lead against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their round of 32 match at the San Francisco Bay…

Why did England struggle against DR Congo - and what can they learn?

2026-07-02 · 00:07

A tactical analysis of England's victory over DR Congo - and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match…

Tielemans scores late extra-time penalty in dramatic end to match

2026-07-01 · 23:40

Youri Tielemans scores a dramatic late penalty in extra time to see Belgium advance to the last 16 after a 3-2 victory…

Tielemans scores late extra-time penalty to send Belgium into last 16

2026-07-01 · 23:32

Belgium score two late goals to force extra time against Senegal where Youri Tielemans scores a late penalty following a…

As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare to tie the knot, we look back at their relationship

2026-07-01 · 23:08

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden…

What you need to know about England's last-16 opponents Mexico

2026-07-01 · 23:02

England will face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. Here is what you need to know about them.

Tielemans & Trossard go from heated row to rescuing Belgium

2026-07-01 · 22:50

Belgium's Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans go from arguing with each other during the hydration break to combining…

No time for England to adapt to altitude - Tuchel

2026-07-01 · 22:11

Mexico will have a "huge advantage" against England in the World Cup last-16 tie because of the altitude of the Azteca…

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