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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.

The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday - although some of those not included already know their fate. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?

2026-05-21 · 08:14 UTC
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Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks

2026-05-21 · 08:12

Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

Hume 'embracing' chance to land silverware

2026-05-21 · 07:30

Centre James Hume says Ulster's players are "embracing" the chance to make history in the Challenge Cup final on Friday.

Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder overcome Spurs

2026-05-21 · 06:47

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores a game-high 30 points to level their NBA play-off series…

Weekly sports quiz: Who scored for Bruno Fernandes' 20th assist?

2026-05-21 · 06:39

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

Victory parade for Europa champions Aston Villa

2026-05-21 · 06:36

Roads will be closed in Birmingham city centre on Thursday as the city celebrates Villa's victory.

Salah set to captain Egypt at World Cup

2026-05-21 · 06:26

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's preliminary World Cup squad, which will be trimmed by one player…

Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten - in camp with Usyk

2026-05-21 · 06:03

Oleksandr Usyk tells BBC Sport about his "secret plan" for the future, possible moving into acting and how a defeat 16…

The 'F1 of athletics'? Athlos announces London debut

2026-05-21 · 06:01

The all-female track meet Athlos will be hosted in London for the first time later this year as it expands to two events.

Vote for your favourite moment from 52 years of Football Focus

2026-05-21 · 06:00

Vote for which Football Focus moment you want to be shown again in the programme's final episode on Sunday.

'Not a fake fight' - Usyk on Verhoeven & helping Joshua

2026-05-21 · 05:24

Oleksandr Usyk says he is training with the "same intensity" as always for Saturday's fight against Rico Verhoeven.

Martinez breaks finger... then helps Villa win Europa League

2026-05-20 · 23:26

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side's Europa League…

Prince William celebrates 'amazing night' as Villa fans party

2026-05-20 · 22:10

Prince William shows a range of emotions during Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg in Istanbul, as fans…

'We'll go down in history' - Villa end trophy wait on momentous night

2026-05-20 · 21:53

Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to lift the Europa League trophy for the first time.

Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again

2026-05-20 · 21:06

Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final.

Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener

2026-05-20 · 20:55

Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.

Capsey stars as England ease past New Zealand in first T20

2026-05-20 · 20:54

Alice Capsey hits an unbeaten 74 to help England chase down 137 in Derby, securing a seven-wicket win against New…

Villa keep alive English hopes of six Champions League spots

2026-05-20 · 20:52

Aston Villa's Europa League win against Freiburg keeps alive the Premier League's chances of having six teams in next…

Glamorgan skipper Carlson signs two-year extension

2026-05-20 · 20:26

Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson signs a two-year contract extension, extending his stay until at least the end of the…

Guardeno moved to neurological clinic after crash

2026-05-20 · 20:18

Spanish cyclist Jaume Guardeno is transferred to a clinic specialising in serious neurological injuries following a…

Real eye Rodri amid Guardiola exit - Thursday's gossip

2026-05-20 · 20:09

Real Madrid are confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City amid Pep Guardiola's departure, Bayern Munich plan a…

How missing Ulster quartet can still play a role in final

2026-05-20 · 19:03

Iain Henderson, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Herring and Jacob Stockdale will miss Ulster's Challenge Cup final with…

'First ball...gone!' - Bell gives England perfect start against New Zealand

2026-05-20 · 17:55

England get off to the perfect start in their T20 international against New Zealand as Lauren Bell removes Georgia…

Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row

2026-05-20 · 17:51

The world's leading tennis players plan to limit their pre-French Open media commitments to 15 minutes in protest at the…

Narvaez wins Giro stage 11 as Eulalio retains lead

2026-05-20 · 17:25

Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez continues he and his team's extraordinary Giro d'Italia with victory on stage 11.

'The first in my lifetime' - Arsenal fans rejoice after shedding 'bottlers' tag

2026-05-20 · 16:49

Arsenal fans young and old celebrate winning the Premier League title after three consecutive second-placed finishes.

Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?

2026-05-20 · 15:58

A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed…

GB's Samuel one win from French Open breakthrough

2026-05-20 · 15:24

Britain's Toby Samuel is one win away from a first Grand Slam singles appearance after beating David Goffin in French…

Hearts criticise 'irresponsible' pitch invasion remarks

2026-05-20 · 15:18

Hearts have hit out at what they call "highly irresponsible" comments with "dangerous implications" about the Celtic…

Major-minor nations split in World Cup qualifying

2026-05-20 · 15:04

Uefa will create a two-tier qualification process for the 2030 World Cup which will mean major countries will no longer…

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