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Today so far 2026-10-09 · 18:00 UTC

Gianni Infantino appears set for re-election as FIFA president with little opposition, while football's governing bodies face other significant decisions including a potential review of moving the African Cup of Nations to every four years. In the Premier League, Manchester City faces scrutiny over their ongoing legal case as manager Erik ten Hag's assistant Carrick questions the proceedings, while Everton has been put up for sale again by owners TFG. Elsewhere in sports, Fury-Joshua heavyweight boxing tickets priced up to £13,000 sold out within an hour, and Djokovic suffered an upset loss to Hurkacz at the Shanghai Masters.

Muslera's mistake gifts Spain win as 10-man Uruguay crash out

Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's mistake gifts Alex Baena the only goal of the game, as Spain defeat Uruguay to send Marcelo Bielsa's side crashing out of the FIFA World Cup in the group stage.

2026-06-27 · 02:57 UTC
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Cape Verde's incredible World Cup journey continues after Saudi draw

2026-06-27 · 02:53

Cape Verde deliver a valiant performance to earn their third draw of the group stage, a result that means they qualify…

England qualify for World Cup knockout stage

2026-06-27 · 02:47

England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their…

'The fairytale continues!' Emotional scenes as Cape Verde qualify for last 32

2026-06-27 · 02:37

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of…

Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury

2026-06-26 · 23:46

Thomas Tuchel defends his full-back selections after confirming Reece James will miss the match against Panama through…

Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out

2026-06-26 · 23:19

Sensible choice or wrong decision?

Scheffler fires 60 to take Travelers Championship lead

2026-06-26 · 22:53

Scottie Scheffler fires a 10-under-par 60 to take the lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour Travelers Championship.

Olympian Simpson leaves hospital after cardiac arrest

2026-06-26 · 22:27

Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is released from hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest while running at an event in…

T20 Blast round-up: Sixth straight win for Hampshire

2026-06-26 · 22:12

Hampshire Hawks seal a sixth straight victory in the T20 Blast with a thrilling two-wicket win over North Group…

17 passes, all 11 players - Dembele scores 'magic' goal for France

2026-06-26 · 22:09

Every member of France's starting XI gets involved as a 17-pass move is put away by Ousmane Dembele to seal his…

Scotland's T20 World Cup ends with Sri Lanka defeat

2026-06-26 · 21:47

Scotland's T20 World Cup campaign ends in a thrilling final-over defeat by Sri Lanka at Old Trafford.

Senegal thrash ten-man Iraq to boost hopes of reaching last 32

2026-06-26 · 21:46

Ilimand Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr produce a goal and an assist each as Senegal dismantle ten-man Iraq 5-0 in their final…

Brilliant Dembele hat-trick helps France see off Norway to top group

2026-06-26 · 21:34

Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick helps France soundly defeat a Norway side without Erling Haaland 4-1 to top Group…

Barker reclaims title at National Road Championships

2026-06-26 · 21:28

Megan Barker reclaims her British elite women's circuit race title as the second day of the National Road Championships…

Sivo spree continues as leaders Leeds maul Hull KR

2026-06-26 · 21:16

Free-scoring Maika Sivo takes his tally of Super League tries to 27 for the season with two in Leeds' emphatic victory…

Gueye scores 'venomous' double off the Senegal bench

2026-06-26 · 21:07

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye produced two moments of quality in front of goal soon after coming off the bench, scoring…

Sri Lanka beat Scotland to keep semi-final hopes alive

2026-06-26 · 21:03

Sri Lanka keep their slim hopes of reaching a first Women's T20 World Cup semi-final alive with a nail-biting…

Dembele's 'magic' first-half hat-trick

2026-06-26 · 20:59

France forward Ousmane Dembele stuns Norway with an incredible hat-trick in the opening 32 minutes of their Group I…

Chelsea close in on Lacroix - Saturday's gossip

2026-06-26 · 20:33

Chelsea close in on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, Newcastle United add Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix…

India-born Moondra realises dream in Ireland win over world champions

2026-06-26 · 20:26

India-born bowler Jai Moondra says helping Ireland claim a historic T20 win over the world champions is a "dream come…

How fitter Duckett got back to his best

2026-06-26 · 19:54

Ben Duckett has lost "five or six" kilograms since the Ashes - this is how he reaped the rewards with a century for…

England seeing benefits of fitness drive - Capsey

2026-06-26 · 19:31

England are starting to see the benefits of their improvement in fitness and fielding at the T20 World Cup, having not…

Novak Djokovic has a new job — advisor to private equity firm General Atlantic

2026-06-26 · 19:13

General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor.

Warwickshire stun Surrey as Hampshire move top

2026-06-26 · 19:08

Warwickshire provide arguably the shock of this season's Women's T20 Blast as they move off bottom spot by beating…

Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert

2026-06-26 · 19:06

Jack Draper misses out on a place in the Eastbourne Open final after Frenchman Ugo Humbert ends the Briton's encouraging…

Stokes and Duckett star as England fight back against New Zealand

2026-06-26 · 18:50

Ben Stokes takes three early wickets before Ben Duckett hits 113 with the bat as England fight back on day two of the…

World Cup fans frustrated by 'confusing and expensive' tipping culture in US

2026-06-26 · 18:20

International fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of having to tip servers,…

Duckett & Stokes haul England back into third Test

2026-06-26 · 17:46

Ben Duckett’s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the…

'It will mean so much to him' - Duckett delights as England fight back

2026-06-26 · 17:22

Ben Duckett makes a "very entertaining" 113 from 99 balls on his home ground of Trent Bridge for his seventh Test…

Speed suits & altitude rooms - how Kerr plans to beat mile world record

2026-06-26 · 17:00

On July 18 at the London Diamond League meeting, Josh Kerr intends to beat Hicham El Guerrouj's world record for the…

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