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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.

Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert

Jack Draper misses out on a place in the Eastbourne Open final after Frenchman Ugo Humbert ends the Briton's encouraging return to action following injury.

2026-06-26 · 19:06 UTC
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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…

Rice back in England training but James misses out again

2026-06-26 · 16:54

Declan Rice returns to England training on Friday, but Reece James again misses out and remains a doubt to face Panama.

Usyk vacates belts but is not retiring

2026-06-26 · 16:53

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk says he will vacate all his belts but is not retiring.

Pacquiao and Mayweather rematch postponed indefinitely

2026-06-26 · 16:35

The rematch between boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely because of a host…

Is an outsider right about reasons for Scottish football's ills?

2026-06-26 · 16:26

From undervalued broadcasting deals to unfulfilled potential, Ian Wright says he feels sorry for Scottish football fans…

Ireland stun world champions India in T20 opener

2026-06-26 · 16:13

Ireland pull off a massive shock as they beat world champions India for the first time in Friday's opening T20…

FAW chief expects Bellamy to remain Wales boss

2026-06-26 · 16:11

Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney expects Craig Bellamy to stay on as Wales head coach after the…

Former Ireland Women head coach Doyle dies aged 61

2026-06-26 · 15:50

Philip Doyle, who led Ireland to the Women's Six Nations Grand Slam as head coach in 2013, has died aged 61.

Paris Diamond League format reduced because of heatwave

2026-06-26 · 15:46

The Diamond League athletics meeting in Paris will go ahead in a reduced format because of extreme heat in France.

McErlean fourth in Rally Greece as Armstrong retires

2026-06-26 · 15:35

Josh McErlean ends Friday's running at Rally Greece in a battle for the podium in fourth place, while Jon Armstrong…

Arsenal explore moves for Newcastle's Guimaraes & Tonali

2026-06-26 · 15:08

Arsenal have held exploratory talks over potential moves for Newcastle pair Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali.

Samuel wins service game in under a minute

2026-06-26 · 15:05

Great Britain's Toby Samuel wins a service game in hie Eastbourne semi-final in just 55 seconds against opponent Zizou…

Bell ready for reunion with 'friends for life'

2026-06-26 · 14:43

Angus Bell has said he is ready to face his former Ulster team-mates, who he calls "friends for life", when Australia…

Where has it gone wrong for Bielsa's struggling Uruguay?

2026-06-26 · 14:31

With Uruguay possibly on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for…

Striker Mullin leaves Wrexham by mutual consent

2026-06-26 · 14:00

Striker Paul Mullin leaves Wrexham by mutual consent, ending a memorable spell at the north Wales club.

Brentford in talks to hold Shakhtar's Champions League matches

2026-06-26 · 13:14

Brentford could play host to Champions League matches next season, despite not qualifying for the competition

Pattinson signs new deal with London City Lionesses

2026-06-26 · 13:10

London City Lionesses has announced England defender Poppy Pattinson has extended her contract until summer 2029.

Deignan to take sporting director role at GB cycling

2026-06-26 · 12:49

Former world champion Lizzie Deignan returns to Great Britain's cycling team in a sporting director role which "will…

Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice

2026-06-26 · 12:45

Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.

'We'll see who's right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal

2026-06-26 · 12:37

Controversy on the second morning of the third Test between England and New Zealand after Mitchell Santner is given out…

Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?

2026-06-26 · 12:29

After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.

How Oyarzabal shows Spain are more than just Yamal - Azpilicueta

2026-06-26 · 12:27

Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why La Roja head coach Luis de la Fuente has the team and squad he needs…

What is it like being a tennis parent?

2026-06-26 · 12:26

Pushy parents are nothing new in a sport offering the potential of millions of pounds in prize money at the very top -…

Start Rashford? Bring O'Reilly back? Pick your England XI to face Panama

2026-06-26 · 11:58

Who should start for England against Panama in their final World Cup group game?

Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward World Cup Pride Match

2026-06-26 · 11:20

Iran's coach refuses to discuss pride celebrations in Seattle, where his country face Egypt in a crucial Group G match.

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