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Today so far 2026-10-09 · 12:00 UTC

Manchester City continues to face scrutiny over potential financial rule breaches, with manager Enzo Maresca insisting the club's titles are absolutely not tainted, while comparisons are being drawn to Rangers' 2012 demise. In the Premier League, there are growing concerns about several top clubs' form and roster changes, including questions over Baleba's readiness for Man Utd, while Everton's owners are considering selling just two years after their takeover. Across other sports, Kyrie Irving led the Buccaneers to a shock upset over the Cowboys, and Sue Bird became the first five-time MVP in WNBA history.

Is tennis' relentless nature causing injury crisis?

After British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew injured from Wimbledon, BBC Sport analyses why so many top players are struggling with injury.

2026-06-29 · 21:45 UTC
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'That might just wake Germany up' - Paraguay take shock lead through Enciso

2026-06-29 · 21:39

Julio Enciso gives Paraguay the lead as they look to upset the odds by defeating Germany in the round of 32.

Osaka 'pays love and respect to Japan' in Wimbledon kimono

2026-06-29 · 21:11

Naomi Osaka has long been renowned for dazzling crowds with her on-court outfits - but making that compatible with…

Sinner avoids scare to start Wimbledon defence with a win

2026-06-29 · 21:08

Jannik Sinner overcomes a scary slip and an injured foot to come from behind to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets to…

Bournemouth reject Arsenal interest in Scott

2026-06-29 · 20:19

Bournemouth reject an enquiry from Arsenal for Alex Scott and say the midfielder is not for sale this summer.

Kane will sign new Bayern deal - Tuesday's gossip

2026-06-29 · 19:57

Harry Kane will extend his Bayern Munich contract, Manchester City plan major rebuild, while Rayo Vallecano left-back…

Martinelli scores a stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16

2026-06-29 · 19:54

Gabriel Martinelli scores a dramatic 95th-minute winner with Brazil coming from behind to beat Japan, set up a World Cup…

Sabalenka strolls to opening round win over qualifier Kostovic

2026-06-29 · 19:52

World number one Aryna Sabalenka completes a commanding straight-set win over Serbian qualifier Teodora Kostovic in the…

Martinelli scores late winner to send Brazil through

2026-06-29 · 19:18

Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96 minute to knock out Japan, and send Brazil into the round of 16.

Casemiro equalises for Brazil with powerful header

2026-06-29 · 19:04

Casemiro heads in Brazil's equaliser against Japan in Houston after a brilliant cross by Gabriel during their round of…

'Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch?

2026-06-29 · 19:04

Kaishu Sano gives Japan the lead over Brazil moments after escaping a second yellow card for a challenge on Matheus…

Hull KR's Pangai Junior handed six-match ban

2026-06-29 · 18:48

Hull KR's Tevita Pangai Junior has been banned for six games and fined by the RFL for gouging.

Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSG

2026-06-29 · 17:41

Liverpool target Yan Diomande would prefer to join Paris St-Germain, as the French club aim to agree a deal with RB…

Sheff Utd's Cusack feared mental health stigma - inquest

2026-06-29 · 17:05

The former Sheffield United player had feared being ridiculed and stigmatised, her inquest hears.

Defending champion Sinner survives five-set scare

2026-06-29 · 16:55

Jannik Sinner survives an almighty scare as he begins his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set comeback victory over…

Norrie stunned as six Britons lose on first day

2026-06-29 · 16:44

Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.

Stokes created moments and the moments are no more

2026-06-29 · 16:37

Ben Stokes was a cricketer of moments, and the moments are now no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Middlesbrough's Hackney set for Everton move

2026-06-29 · 16:30

Everton are close to agreeing a deal to sign Middlesbrough's highly-rated midfielder Hayden Hackney.

Why Maresca? What Man City fans can expect from Guardiola's successor

2026-06-29 · 16:20

Pep Guardiola passes the baton on to Enzo Maresca, but why have Manchester City chosen the Italian as the Spaniard's…

How 'ambitious' Wilson plans to grow Irish cricket

2026-06-29 · 16:09

Ireland's new men's cricket head coach Gary Wilson tells BBC Sport NI about his ambitions for the job and how the team…

F1 in Austria: Starts off exciting, then goes the opposite way

2026-06-29 · 16:04

A heatwave, engine upgrades, plus power levels for the next two seasons.

What next for English cricket, the leadership and Stokes?

2026-06-29 · 16:04

Who is under pressure? Could Harry Brook be captain? What is Ben Stokes' future?

Delay as WRU to reveal plan to cut team in 'coming weeks'

2026-06-29 · 16:03

The Welsh Rugby Union delays revealing the details of how it plans to cut a professional men's side by 2028.

'Exposed' England need a world-class coach - Vaughan

2026-06-29 · 15:18

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England need to change direction after a series defeat by New Zealand and…

NZ thrash England to seal historic series win

2026-06-29 · 15:06

New Zealand beat England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge to seal a 2-1 series victory in Ben Stokes' final…

Welsh football bosses reveal £150m cost to improve facilities

2026-06-29 · 15:01

Football officials say it will cost £150m to deliver the facilities the game needs across Wales amid a surge in…

Chwalinska slips on match point - then suffers defeat

2026-06-29 · 14:52

French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska was one point away from winning her Wimbledon first-round match before a slip on…

Burnley fail with Edwards approach

2026-06-29 · 14:43

Rob Edwards turns down an approach from Burnley, leaving the Clarets still looking for a new manager.

McCullum 'felt sad' when Stokes told him of retirement

2026-06-29 · 14:42

England head coach Brendon McCullum says he tired to talk Ben Stokes out of his decision to retire from international…

Hovland wins Travelers play-off after Scheffler miss

2026-06-29 · 14:42

Norway's Viktor Hovland is roared on by World Cup fans as he wins a play-off to beat world number one Scottie Scheffler.

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