Today so far 2026-10-10 · 18:01 UTC

Max Verstappen continued his dominance in Formula 1 by securing pole position at Singapore and winning the sprint race, with Verstappen beating Ferraris to Singapore pole and Verstappen wins sprint after Russell crashes out. In rugby, the All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup, while in cricket, Middlesbrough-born Renshaw's epic 190 lifts Australia provided a standout individual performance. Elsewhere, there were notable results in club rugby with Edinburgh topping the URC standings and Northampton emerging victorious in an entertaining encounter with Bath.

Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?

England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?

2026-06-18 · 09:38 UTC
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Working with Postecoglou and following the data - Salford's new boss Cklamovski

2026-06-18 · 08:19

Salford City have appointed Peter Cklamovski, someone with no experience of coaching in English football to try and lead…

Entertaining like no other - best Saints team ever?

2026-06-18 · 07:50

BBC Radio Northampton's Graham McKechnie reflects on the differences between Northampton Saints' 2024 title winning…

'I never imagined something like this' - Nadal reflects on Wimbledon 2008 win

2026-06-18 · 07:49

Rafael Nadal recalls his seismic five-set victory over Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final, arguably the greatest…

Who are the three uncapped players in Ireland squad?

2026-06-18 · 07:19

BBC Sport NI assesses the credentials of the three uncapped players named by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in his…

Machado Garry to face Makhachev for UFC title

2026-06-18 · 07:13

Ian Machado Garry is set to become the first Irishman since Conor McGregor to fight for a UFC title when he faces Islam…

Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol Messi

2026-06-18 · 06:11

Making a World Cup debut was a huge thrill for midfielder Ryan Christie as the Scotland midfielder sets sights on making…

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 11

2026-06-18 · 05:56

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

Diaz scores as Colombia beat debutants Uzbekistan

2026-06-18 · 05:01

Colombia make a winning return to the World Cup, defeating debutants Uzbekistan.

Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round one

2026-06-18 · 05:01

Watch the best goals from the first round of games at the World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel…

Best to worst - every World Cup team ranked after one game

2026-06-18 · 04:28

Argentina are the defending world champions but their not the best side at this World Cup according to our BBC Sport…

Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal

2026-06-18 · 03:53

Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.

Ghana score late winner to break Panama hearts

2026-06-18 · 03:29

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored a 95th-minute winner to deny Panama their first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, Canada.

Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks

2026-06-18 · 02:21

Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are…

Yirenkyi breaks Panama hearts with late Ghana winner

2026-06-18 · 01:26

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scores from close range in the 95th-minute to break Panama hearts in their World Cup Group L…

Unprecedented access to one of football’s greatest

2026-06-18 · 01:15

Unprecedented access to the life and career of one of football’s greatest strikers.

This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun

2026-06-18 · 00:23

Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.

'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form

2026-06-18 · 00:12

Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during…

Watch: Fans celebrate England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia

2026-06-18 · 00:11

Supporters for both sides turned out in droves to watch England v Croatia in their opening match of the World Cup.

Tuchel 'loved the reaction' after England's 'complicated' first half

2026-06-17 · 23:57

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he "loved the reaction" his side gave after the break following a "complicated"…

Liverpool trigger winger Munoz's £34.6m release clause

2026-06-17 · 23:46

Liverpool are set to sign winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna after triggering his release clause.

Hart impressed by Kane's attention to detail with penalties

2026-06-17 · 23:44

BBC World Cup pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney analyse Harry Kane's change in techniques and the amount of work he puts…

I tried to encourage them to go for it - Tuchel

2026-06-17 · 23:15

England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign…

England at 'best level' in second half against Croatia - Kane

2026-06-17 · 23:08

Harry Kane feels England were at their "best level" in the second half of their 4-2 win over Croatia after giving up…

Bellingham 'put noise aside' ahead of England win over Croatia

2026-06-17 · 23:02

England's Jude Bellingham says he "put the noise aside" to focus on their World Cup opener against Croatia and is…

England hit four in World Cup opener against Croatia

2026-06-17 · 22:56

England make a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, beating Croatia 4-2 in a thrilling match in Dallas.

Substitute Rashford hits England's fourth against Croatia

2026-06-17 · 22:19

Substitute Marcus Rashford scores for England to seal a 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L match at the 2026…

Spurs join clubs interested in Newcastle's Tonali

2026-06-17 · 22:18

Tottenham Hotspur have joined the list of clubs who are interested in Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Kane puts England ahead against Croatia with retaken penalty

2026-06-17 · 22:02

Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against Croatia with a retaken penalty, after his initial attempt was saved by Dominik…

Baturina fires Croatia level against England

2026-06-17 · 22:02

Croatia's Martin Baturina scores from outside the box to make it 1-1 against England in their group L game at the Dallas…

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