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Today so far 2026-09-30 · 18:01 UTC

Manchester City faces significant consequences after Premier League guilty verdicts for rule breaches, raising questions about potential criminal investigations, relegation, or expulsion for the club. Meanwhile, in tennis, Novak Djokovic has returned to competition with a victory in China following his Wimbledon campaign, and across various sports, notable contract extensions and international developments are taking shape, including Tom Curry's new Sale Sharks deal in rugby union and ongoing debates about player conduct in cricket and boxing.

Raphinha hat-trick as Barcelona hit seven past Racing Santander

Raphinha scores a hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Racing Santander 7-2 to maintain their perfect start to the La Liga season, with the defending champions top of the table after six wins.

2026-09-17 · 09:08 UTC
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Irish Rugby awaits news of 'massive opportunity' to join PWR

2026-09-17 · 08:45

Lynne Cantwell, head of women's strategy for the IRFU, believes the potential of Irish sides forming part of a future…

How an Aston Villa fringe player became Europe's most prolific scorer

2026-09-17 · 08:30

No player in Europe's top five leagues has scored more goals than Donyell Malen since his Roma debut in January - BBC…

Wakefield & Leigh kick off play-offs in underdog tie

2026-09-17 · 08:28

From unfancied to challenging at the top - Wakefield and Leigh meet in a Super League play-off on Friday, aiming to…

Chelsea's Lavia out to 'change narrative' after injuries

2026-09-17 · 07:53

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia says he is finally reaping the rewards of his hard work and is determined to "change the…

Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15

2026-09-17 · 07:52

Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.

Weekly sports quiz: What was PM's Great North Run time?

2026-09-17 · 07:42

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

Do Celtic have 'big issues', or will next four days hush concerns?

2026-09-17 · 07:14

Chris Sutton believes his former side have "great concerns" despite a winning start to the Scottish Premiership season.

'Ten-plus years of work' - Darby on earning UFC contract

2026-09-17 · 07:11

Dublin mixed martial artist Adam Darby says more than a decade of hard work came "to fruition" after becoming the first…

Kostyuk into Guadalajara last eight without playing a point

2026-09-17 · 06:48

Marta Kostyuk is through to the quarter-finals of the Guadalajara Open even though the top seed is yet to play a point…

Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry

2026-09-17 · 06:40

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Coventry boss Frank Lampard needs to manage himself as well as his players…

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

2026-09-17 · 06:22

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch heart attack

2026-09-17 · 06:15

United States women's national team player Savannah DeMelo is suing a hospital and two doctors after she suffered a…

A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel

2026-09-17 · 05:23

Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

St Leger win has removed Osborne's fear of failure

2026-09-17 · 05:19

St Leger-winning jockey Saffie Osborne says the "fear of failure" has left her now she has won a British Classic,…

Ospreylia: How Welsh club looked Down Under

2026-09-17 · 03:18

Ospreys could field a side that is a third Australian after a summer recruitment drive that brought in four players from…

Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?

2026-09-16 · 23:31

Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.

De la Fuente extends Spain contract to 2032

2026-09-16 · 22:02

World Cup-winning head coach Luis de la Fuente agrees a contract extension with Spain until 2032.

League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal in Carabao Cup - full fourth-round draw

2026-09-16 · 21:57

League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Painful endgame for Gray as stale Hibs slump

2026-09-16 · 20:53

A club hero, David Gray ends his time as Hibs head coach not to the sound of euphoria from fans, but to the sound of a…

Arsenal rejected Dowman loan offers - Thursday's gossip

2026-09-16 · 19:53

Arsenal received loan offers for Max Dowman, Luke Shaw could leave Manchester United next summer, Luca Weinhandl…

Leicestershire on brink of relegation after 27-point deduction

2026-09-16 · 19:13

Leicestershire are on the brink of relegation from County Championship Division One after being deducted 27 points for…

England's Hardcastle announces international retirement

2026-09-16 · 18:53

England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle announces her international retirement.

Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants towards Neves

2026-09-16 · 18:32

Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors after supporters taunted Ruben…

Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

2026-09-16 · 18:11

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at…

Hants thrash Surrey to reach Women's One-Day Cup final

2026-09-16 · 17:35

Maia Bouchier continues her superb form with the bat as her unbeaten 117 helps Hampshire beat Surrey to reach the…

Bears beat Essex to go top of Division One

2026-09-16 · 17:12

Warwickshire wrap up a two-day win over Essex to go top of the County Championship table and boost their title hopes.

'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog

2026-09-16 · 16:57

British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything…

African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029

2026-09-16 · 16:41

Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya the 2029 World Athletics Championships…

Gray sacked by Hibs after six league games

2026-09-16 · 16:34

Hibernian sack head coach David Gray six games into the Scottish Premiership season, ending the former captain's 12-year…

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