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Eliud Kipchoge, at 41 years old, has broken the course record at the Melbourne Marathon, continuing to demonstrate remarkable endurance at an age when most elite athletes have retired. In football, Chelsea proved decisive with Caicedo playing a pivotal role in their win, while Manchester City faces mounting concerns over toxicity and uncertainty surrounding the club's future. Elsewhere in sports, Alessio Bezzecchi won in MotoGP as Jorge Martin retook the championship lead, and England player Alessia Russo was named player of the year.

Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?

Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?

2026-06-11 · 23:13 UTC
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Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?

2026-06-11 · 22:04

The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent…

Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener

2026-06-11 · 22:01

Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed…

Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup

2026-06-11 · 21:30

Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar…

Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener

2026-06-11 · 21:27

Wales began their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.

Shakira among the performers at World Cup opening ceremony

2026-06-11 · 21:06

Shakira was among the performers during the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup at the Mexico City Stadium ahead of…

Quinones scores opening goal of 2026 World Cup

2026-06-11 · 21:03

Mexico's Julian Quinones scores the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.

Warrington go top with win at St Helens

2026-06-11 · 21:03

Warrington Wolves move back to the top of the Super League table as they come from behind to beat St Helens.

'I know how England think' - Rouet on suspicion-raising Saracens stint

2026-06-11 · 20:28

Kevin Rouet went from trying to stop England internationals Zoe Harrison, Marlie Packer and Jess Breach with Canada, to…

Newcastle's Hall keen on Man Utd switch - Friday's gossip

2026-06-11 · 20:26

Manchester United keen on wantaway Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, Spanish giants close in on Bernardo Silva, Real…

London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of Sullivan contact ban

2026-06-11 · 20:03

The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans

2026-06-11 · 19:13

A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.

Real Madrid reappoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal

2026-06-11 · 19:11

Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.

Players organise England team-bonding dinner in Miami

2026-06-11 · 18:40

England players organise a team-bonding dinner in Miami with Thomas Tuchel giving them time off from their gruelling…

F1 teams spend millions on their simulators—what makes them different?

2026-06-11 · 18:18

Latency, bandwidth, and fidelity all matter when you're chasing milliseconds.

Pirelli F1 tyre contract extended until 2028

2026-06-11 · 17:24

Italian company Pirelli will continue as Formula 1's tyre supplier until 2028 after its contract was extended by another…

Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers

2026-06-11 · 17:08

It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without…

Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers

2026-06-11 · 17:08

It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without…

Team Wales hopefuls in search of Commonwealth gold

2026-06-11 · 16:14

With a team of 127 Welsh athletes set to be named later this month, BBC Sport caught up with some athletes hoping to…

Newcastle in talks to sign Spain winger Munoz

2026-06-11 · 15:35

Newcastle United are in talks with Osasuna to sign Spain winger Victor Munoz.

Bangladesh claim first ODI series win over Australia

2026-06-11 · 15:13

Bangladesh claim their first one-day international series win against Australia with a five-wicket victory in the second…

Drop deep, cash in - why Kane can be England's free-scoring false nine

2026-06-11 · 15:11

How has Harry Kane managed to enjoy the best goalscoring season of his career at Bayern Munich when dropping deep so…

Flintoff and Harmison called up by England U19s

2026-06-11 · 15:04

Rocky Flintoff returns to the England Under-19s squad for their three-match one-day international series against South…

The cost of perfection - Croft on the sacrifices of tennis players

2026-06-11 · 14:50

BBC Sport's Annabel Croft says it is "impossible for tennis players to have a normal social life" because viewing peers…

Antonelli says he still has questions to answer

2026-06-11 · 14:35

Kimi Antonelli says he still has a lot to prove despite the imposing championship lead he has established after just six…

Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot

2026-06-11 · 14:24

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston…

Man City second offer for Anderson worth £120m rejected

2026-06-11 · 14:06

Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham…

Fatigue? The World Cup players with the toughest seasons

2026-06-11 · 13:55

BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World…

The rise and rise of 'Meatball' McGinn

2026-06-11 · 13:48

John McGinn was a boy from Clydebank with a "big, round head" and bigger dreams.

Former GB number one Evans to retire after Wimbledon

2026-06-11 · 13:27

Former British number one Dan Evans is to retire from tennis after this year's Wimbledon.

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