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Today so far 2026-10-12 · 00:00 UTC

Manchester City delivered a dominant performance against Liverpool in what appears to be a significant moment in the Premier League title race, with Doku delighting as Manchester City cruise past 10-man Liverpool following a red card for the visitors. In tennis, Zheng becomes the first Chinese woman to win the China Open, marking a historic achievement, while in Formula 1, Antonelli moves to the brink of the title with Hamilton apologizing to Ferrari after the race. Across other sports, there were notable results including Hull continuing their good start with an entertaining Everton draw in the Premier League and the Jaguars securing a dramatic victory over the Eagles in London.

'The things that forge them are similar' - the origins of Messi & Ronaldo

Both from humble beginnings, BBC Sport looks at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became two of the greatest footballers of all time.

2026-06-06 · 05:10 UTC
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Desmond Armstrong: America's World Cup Pioneer

2026-06-06 · 05:00

The story of the first US-born black men's player to represent the USA at a World Cup.

Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

2026-06-06 · 03:14

The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals post

2026-06-06 · 01:44

The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the…

Spain expose England's flaws in heavy defeat that 'hurts'

2026-06-05 · 23:32

England just needed to avoid defeat against Spain - instead they suffered their heaviest loss in 17 years, but it is not…

I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara

2026-06-05 · 23:26

The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.

Billam-Smith fight set to proceed despite legal challenge

2026-06-05 · 22:41

Zuffa Boxing's first show in the UK, featuring Chris Billam-Smith, appears set to take place on Saturday despite legal…

Republic of Ireland have nothing to lose against France - Barrett

2026-06-05 · 22:02

Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett says the side "are going to give everything we have" during Tuesday's match…

Advantage Scotland as they await Cuthbert injury news

2026-06-05 · 22:00

Scotland stay top of their World Cup qualifying group on goal difference from Belgium amid fears of a serious injury to…

'Absolute madness' - Callaghan on red card decision

2026-06-05 · 21:56

Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she…

Watch: Weir hat-trick as Scotland thump Israel

2026-06-05 · 21:35

Watch as Scotland thump Israel 6-0 in World Cup qualifying Group B4, with captain Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick.

T20 Blast round-up: Bairstow inspires Yorkshire to record Roses win

2026-06-05 · 21:32

A round up of Friday's T20 Blast action which included Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali inspiring Yorkshire to a 106-run win…

Will transfers be a distraction for England at World Cup?

2026-06-05 · 21:25

England's World Cup campaign is also in the middle of a busy summer transfer window, but how much of a distraction is it?

Smith helps Wire beat Hull FC to keep pace at top

2026-06-05 · 21:09

Josh Smith scores two second-half tries as Warrington struggle past Hull FC to move level on points with Leeds at the…

Real Madrid plan Olise bid - Saturday's gossip

2026-06-05 · 20:48

Real Madrid are lining up a £130m move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, Arne Slot turns down Fulham after being…

Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection

2026-06-05 · 20:45

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against…

Wales 'not good enough' in Montenegro - Wilkinson

2026-06-05 · 20:04

Having been denied a second goal, Wales were left with red faces when Jasna Djokovic levelled late on.

Vaughan 'feels sorry' for batters on poor Lord's pitch

2026-06-05 · 20:02

Michael Vaughan "feels sorry" for batters over the state of the Lord's pitch after 33 wickets fell on the opening two…

Mowbray returns as Blackburn head coach

2026-06-05 · 19:20

Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.

17 wickets fall as England take control on another action-packed day

2026-06-05 · 19:16

England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of four…

Hewett and Reid win seventh straight French Open

2026-06-05 · 18:26

Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their seventh successive French Open wheelchair doubles title together.

England have huge chance amid more Lord's chaos

2026-06-05 · 18:19

England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of 4-11…

Contrasting paths, same destination - who will win French Open final?

2026-06-05 · 18:14

Mirra Andreeva is a teenage star long predicted to win a Grand Slam title while Maja Chwalinska is a qualifier who came…

Highlights: Wales held to draw in Montenegro

2026-06-05 · 18:14

Watch highlights as Montenegro and Wales draw in Podgorica in Women's World Cup qualifying.

Bayern Munich interested in Liverpool winger Ngumoha

2026-06-05 · 18:04

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Liverpool's 17-year-old winger Rio Ngumoha.

Atkinson removes captain Latham in the first over

2026-06-05 · 17:30

Watch as New Zealand's Tom Latham is caught by England's Harry Brook off Gus Atkinson's bowling.

Stockport County appoint Rochdale boss McNulty

2026-06-05 · 17:07

Stockport County appoint Rochdale boss Jim McNulty as their new manager on a three-year deal.

O'Neill set to stay on as Celtic manager

2026-06-05 · 16:58

Martin O'Neill will continue as Celtic manager after leading the side to a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.

Arnaldi withdraws before French Open semi-final with virus

2026-06-05 · 16:53

Flavio Cobolli is through to the French Open final after Matteo Arnaldi withdrew before their semi-final with a virus.

Bellamy urges Wales to dominate Romania

2026-06-05 · 16:47

Head coach Craig Bellamy wants Wales team to try to dominate in Saturday's friendly against Romania in Bucharest.

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