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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.

What is at stake on final day of Premier League season?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is at stake on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

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Winners Welcome: How PRED Is Flipping The Script On Sports Betting

2026-05-20 · 14:50

The house is no longer your enemy? PRED founder exposes sportsbook tricks & tips for serious punters.

Toulouse make approach for Motherwell boss Askou

2026-05-20 · 13:53

Toulouse have made an official approach to Motherwell as they aim to make manager Jens Berthel Askou their new head…

North Korean side wins in South to reach final

2026-05-20 · 13:42

A team of North Korean footballers who made history by crossing the border into South Korea earned a victory to take…

Southampton hit out at 'manifestly disproportionate' punishment

2026-05-20 · 13:22

Southampton also admitted "What happened was wrong" and apologised to the other clubs involved and their fans.

Spain midfielder Lopez ruled out of World Cup

2026-05-20 · 13:08

Spain midfielder Fermin Lopez is ruled out of the World Cup with a broken bone in his foot.

Gough questions England's appointment of North

2026-05-20 · 12:24

Darren Gough questions the appointment of Marcus North as England’s new selector, saying the arrival of the Australian…

Evans' Commonwealth hopes hit by illness

2026-05-20 · 12:02

One of Scotland's biggest medal hopes for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - cyclist Neah Evans - has…

Why the Enhanced Games will force sport to confront tough questions

2026-05-20 · 11:47

The Enhanced Games, the 'Steroid Olympics' which take place this weekend, are forcing sport and wider society to…

Wrexham star wants Championship play-offs restart

2026-05-20 · 11:43

Wrexham are monitoring the Southampton spygate scandal before considering any potential legal action.

Ex-Wales and Lions centre Lewis dies aged 84

2026-05-20 · 11:30

Arthur Lewis, a member of the 1971 Grand Slam-winning Wales team and former British and Irish Lion, dies aged 84.

Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day

2026-05-20 · 11:20

The referee for Manchester United's win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has not been selected for any match in the…

What tactics might Alonso use at Chelsea?

2026-05-20 · 10:58

What tactical approach will Xabi Alonso bring to Stamford Bridge next season after being announced as Chelsea boss?

Emslie recalled by Scotland five months after giving birth

2026-05-20 · 10:12

Scotland have recalled Claire Emslie for next month's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Israel, five…

Left-back Bagan signs long-term Cardiff deal

2026-05-20 · 10:07

Left-back Joel Bagan, who had been due to become a free agent next month, commits his long-term future to Cardiff City.

Scotland suffer heavy ODI defeat by USA

2026-05-20 · 10:05

Scotland suffer a heavy defeat by USA as their Cricket World Cup League 2 trip to Nepal ends on a negative note.

'Special time, special team' - Ulster's last trophy winners

2026-05-20 · 10:01

Before Friday's Challenge Cup final, BBC Sport NI speaks to members of Ulster's 2006 Celtic League winners, the last…

World Cup player signs petition calling for protection from extreme heat

2026-05-20 · 09:48

Norway midfielder Morten Thorsby says "everybody in football loses" if Fifa does not do more to protect players from…

Liverpool to host 2030 Gymnastics World Championships

2026-05-20 · 09:36

Liverpool is awarded the right to host the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in 2030.

Ulster appoint Dermody as forwards coach

2026-05-20 · 09:34

Ulster confirm the appointment of former New Zealand international Clarke Dermody as the province's new forwards coach.

Empty rooms and Fifa cancellations - US hotels fear World Cup washout

2026-05-20 · 09:03

The 2026 Fifa World Cup was supposed to provide a tourism boom for the United States, but now the fear is that may never…

Rousey v Carano sets record as 17m watch MMA event

2026-05-20 · 08:41

Ronda Rousey's return generated a huge 17 million in audience figures on Netflix.

Ranking the best European trophy-winning managers

2026-05-20 · 07:39

Unai Emery has the chance to win a fifth Europa League on Wednesday, but where does he rank among the best European…

NRL star Arrow retires at 30 after MND diagnosis

2026-05-20 · 07:23

South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow announces his immediate retirement after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone…

After firing Man City to title - is Shaw best striker in WSL history?

2026-05-20 · 06:50

After Khadija Shaw helped Manchester City win the Women's Super League with another superb season, BBC Sport looks at…

Pitch invasions 'a bad look' - but Clarke praises Tartan Army

2026-05-20 · 06:35

National head coach Steve Clarke says fans spilling on to the pitch to celebrate in domestic games is "a bad look" for…

Knicks stun Cavaliers with 22-point comeback

2026-05-20 · 06:33

The New York Knicks mount their biggest play-off comeback to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the NBA Eastern…

A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsion

2026-05-20 · 06:08

Southampton will be playing in the Championship next season after they were expelled from the play-offs following their…

Emery denies Euro king talk but Villa boss could be crowned again

2026-05-20 · 05:37

Aston Villa are aiming to end a 30-year trophy drought in Istanbul on Wednesday.

The questions for England to answer during World Cup preparation

2026-05-20 · 05:33

Fitness, selection and form are some of the questions England must answer with six games to go before the T20 World Cup…

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