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Today so far 2026-10-13 · 00:00 UTC

Coventry City have announced their return to the Premier League's upper echelon after thrashing Newcastle to claim their first top-flight home win in 25 years, with manager Frank Lampard keeping his feet on the ground following the impressive victory. Elsewhere in football, speculation continues around managerial moves with Man Utd eyeing Simeone, while off the pitch, a Michael Jordan "Last Dance" jersey has sold for a record £10.6m. The day's sports news also includes developments across rugby, horse racing, boxing, and athletics, ranging from Saracens investigating an academy incident to various athlete updates.

Agyarko to fight Kelly for IBF light-middleweight title

Belfast's Caoimhin Agyarko will challenge for Josh Kelly's IBF light-middleweight title this summer.

2026-05-21 · 17:47 UTC
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Segaert wins his first Grand Tour stage at Giro

2026-05-21 · 17:10

Belgium's Alec Segaert claims first-ever stage win on a Grand Tour to keep his Bahrain-Victorious team-mate Afonso…

Boro boss relieved 'right thing done' over Spygate

2026-05-21 · 17:01

Kim Hellberg reflects on a whirlwind of emotions on Middlesbrough's reinstatement for the Championship play-offs…

Spygate: Who is Tonda Eckert and can he keep his job?

2026-05-21 · 16:57

Tonda Eckert was a head coach who had the world at his feet.

Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission

2026-05-21 · 16:35

Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori are among the central defensive options to be left out of England's World Cup squad.

Russell aiming to put 'turbulent' start behind him

2026-05-21 · 16:25

Mercedes driver George Russell believes he can put a "turbulent" start to the season behind him at this weekend's…

CFTC and NHL Sign MOU Targeting Fraud in Hockey Prediction Markets

2026-05-21 · 16:22

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the National Hockey League (NHL) signed a memorandum of…

Ulster 'have to fight with everything' in final

2026-05-21 · 15:44

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy calls on his players to "fight with everything they have got" in Friday's Challenge Cup…

Rogers named Europa League Player of the Season

2026-05-21 · 15:30

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is named the Europa League Player of the Season after helping his side win the…

Arteta told of title win by crying son - while having barbecue

2026-05-21 · 14:57

Arsenal manager Mike Arteta says he could not watch the game that secured the Premier League title, opting to have a…

Former Bellator boss Coker to launch new fight league

2026-05-21 · 14:38

Former Bellator and Strikeforce boss Scott Coker has announced plans to launch a fight league next year which he hopes…

Three police officers to accompany 10,000 England fans at World Cup

2026-05-21 · 14:06

UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the World Cup, after American…

GB's Samuel qualifies for first Grand Slam

2026-05-21 · 13:47

Britain's Toby Samuel reaches the first Grand Slam main draw of his career with victory in the final round of French…

Afghanistan women's refugee team to tour England

2026-05-21 · 13:30

The Afghanistan women’s refugee team will tour England this summer in their continued bid to be recognised for…

Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?

2026-05-21 · 13:12

Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist…

Balogun's journey to England debut after cancer diagnosis

2026-05-21 · 13:10

Bristol Bears' Christiana Balogun on how it felt to make her England debut this spring, four years after being diagnosed…

Mane named in Senegal's World Cup squad

2026-05-21 · 13:01

Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup.

Liverpool agree deal with Slovenia defender Agrez

2026-05-21 · 12:50

Liverpool agree a deal to sign Cologne defender Sara Agrez on a free transfer on 1 July.

Inspired by Messi, driven by mum – how Iorpenda earned his place at Wembley

2026-05-21 · 12:46

From being dropped by Brighton to the verge of play-off glory, Iorpenda talks about his own road to Wembley.

Neuer, 40, reverses retirement to be Germany's first-choice World Cup keeper

2026-05-21 · 12:39

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to be named in Germany's squad for the 2026…

Village in Ghana to celebrate Villa Europa League win with parade

2026-05-21 · 12:29

A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.

What's your favourite Football Focus moment?

2026-05-21 · 12:06

The longest-running football magazine show in the world comes to an end this Sunday after 52 years and here are some of…

Premier League winner on Tuesday, GCSEs on Thursday

2026-05-21 · 11:25

Max Dowman is the youngest player in Premier League history and had to take his GCSE exams just days after sealing the…

Fit-again Baloucoune starts for Ulster in final

2026-05-21 · 11:01

Ulster are handed a major boost as fit-again winger Robert Baloucoune has been named to start Friday's European…

In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection

2026-05-21 · 11:01

BBC Sport football pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock share their stories of what it is…

Ospreys PRA close, but not signed yet - Bradley

2026-05-21 · 09:57

Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley has confirmed the region is yet to sign Welsh rugby's latest Professional Rugby…

Are Bournemouth able to host European games at Vitality Stadium?

2026-05-21 · 09:41

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into Uefa's regulations of stadia and what it means for Bournemouth in Europe…

'Perfect weather for T20 Blast' - Grace Ballinger column

2026-05-21 · 09:36

The T20 Blast returns on Friday with wall-to-wall sunshine forecast.

FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate

2026-05-21 · 08:29

The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs…

How Warnock became play-offs' record-breaking boss

2026-05-21 · 08:18

Neil Warnock - the most decorated manager in EFL play-off history - explains how sides can be successful in the…

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