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Today so far 2026-10-11 · 06:00 UTC

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Tottenham in a dramatic encounter where Spurs had a player sent off and Solanke scored in added time, leaving manager Carrick facing criticism with boos from the home crowd as he deals with ongoing pressure. Chelsea secured a win with Caicedo playing a pivotal role, while in rugby, Leinster eased past Cardiff and Rangers have benefited from Naderi's contribution to their recent revival. In boxing, an ex-UFC fighter has joined KSI's Misfits Boxing.

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

2026-06-13 · 06:21 UTC
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Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil opener

2026-06-13 · 06:18

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar will miss Brazil's opening game of the World Cup against Morocco on Saturday.

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 6

2026-06-13 · 05:54

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

USA start World Cup in style - but can they finally join the elite?

2026-06-13 · 04:40

If there were any doubts that the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being one of the hosts of the 2026 World…

Balogun stars in impressive USA win over Paraguay

2026-06-13 · 04:21

Folarin Balogun scores twice as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay at…

VAR makes 'mistaken identity' history as strange booking confuses fans

2026-06-13 · 03:43

The United States open their World Cup campaign with a fine win - but not before a sequence of events that left…

Topuria shoves Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial before UFC Freedom

2026-06-13 · 03:20

Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the final news conference before the UFC's…

Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot

2026-06-13 · 02:26

Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup…

England have training equipment stolen

2026-06-13 · 02:13

England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.

Katy Perry, Tyla & Future among performers at USA's opening ceremony

2026-06-13 · 01:25

Katy Perry, Tyla and Future are among the performers at USA's star-studded World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium…

Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

2026-06-13 · 01:13

Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun

2026-06-12 · 23:55

Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry.

'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start

2026-06-12 · 23:25

Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and…

Wyatt-Hodge stars as England easily beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

2026-06-12 · 23:18

Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten century as England thrash Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the opening match of the ICC…

'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree

2026-06-12 · 23:04

Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada?

Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations

2026-06-12 · 22:50

Phil Mickelson's membership at Farms Golf Club has been revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact with a female…

Crystal Palace close to appointing Sage as manager

2026-06-12 · 22:49

Crystal Palace close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.

Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point

2026-06-12 · 22:13

Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they…

Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban

2026-06-12 · 21:59

Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.

Rooney and Cann disagree on Bosnia goalkeeper incident

2026-06-12 · 21:43

Former assistant referee Darren Cann and Wayne Rooney disagree over the red card incident involving Bosnia-Herzegovina…

Wales and Spurs legend Jones, 91, made MBE

2026-06-12 · 21:30

Wales and Tottenham Hotspur legend Cliff Jones is made an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list.

Sinfield knighted and six Lionesses made MBEs

2026-06-12 · 21:30

Kevin Sinfield has received a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours while six of England's Euro 2025-winning squad…

'Oh it's another!' England's Kemp takes three wickets in four balls

2026-06-12 · 21:21

England's Freya Kemp gets three wickets in one over against Sri Lanka putting England well on top in this game

Judge rejects lawsuit against UFC White House show

2026-06-12 · 21:20

The UFC's show at the White House on Sunday will proceed as planned after a judge rejected a federal lawsuit alleging…

England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton

2026-06-12 · 21:15

Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with 105 not out as England begin with a statement…

Northampton overcome Leicester in derby classic to reach Prem final

2026-06-12 · 21:15

George Furbank scores two tries in his final home game for Northampton as they overcome Leicester in an East Midlands…

Hodkinson scores four tries as Wigan beat Wakefield

2026-06-12 · 21:11

Noah Hodkinson scores four tries as Wigan Warriors deliver a masterclass to thump Wakefield Trinity 48-10 and go fourth…

'Toronto erupts' - Larin equalises for Canada

2026-06-12 · 20:56

Substitute Cyle Larin equalises for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium at the 2026 World Cup.

Real Madrid close in on Silva signing- Saturday's gossip

2026-06-12 · 20:47

Real Madrid expect to complete Bernardo Silva signing, Bayern Munich confident of deal for Marcus Rashford, Manchester…

Best shots as Boulter stuns Rybakina

2026-06-12 · 20:39

Watch the best shots as Britain's Katie Boulter stuns top seed Elena Rybakina to book her Queen's semi-final spot.

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