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.

Relegations, a final and Battle of Bridge - the Spurs-Chelsea rivalry

If Tottenham survive at Stamford Bridge, away to Chelsea, it would be seen by many supporters as an unforgivable outcome for those involved.

2026-05-19 · 07:31 UTC
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Ulster's Bell hoping 'to create some memories'

2026-05-19 · 07:13

Ulster prop Angus Bell says it would be a "huge honour" to be part of a first Ulster team to lift silverware for 20…

Spurs win at Thunder in Conference finals opener

2026-05-19 · 06:59

Victor Wembanyama delivers a 40-20 performance as the San Antonio Spurs open the NBA's Conference finals with a…

Higgo splits with caddie after missing tee time and US PGA cut

2026-05-19 · 06:15

Garrick Higgo splits with caddie Austin Gaugert after a penalty for being late for his tee time contributed to him…

Why don't drivers enter other series like Verstappen? F1 Q&A

2026-05-19 · 05:47

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Canadian Grand Prix.

Five reasons why Best was a genius

2026-05-19 · 05:42

George Best would have been 80 on 22 May.

D-Day in Spygate case: What's at stake and what could happen?

2026-05-19 · 05:22

Southampton's place in the play-off final is at stake as they face a disciplinary hearing as they stand charged of…

Did England 'fake relationships' cost team 2006 World Cup glory?

2026-05-19 · 05:19

Former England players and coaching staff reflect on whether intense Premier League rivalries may have undermined the…

The real-life story of the original rebel girls of football

2026-05-19 · 05:00

The incredible real-life story of the original rebel girls of football – the Corinthians.

Meet the 26 players in Scotland’s first World Cup squad since 1998

2026-05-19 · 00:00

Boss Steve Clarke has named his squad for this summer's World Cup - meet the 26 players.

Tense, tetchy but triumphant - all Arsenal eyes now on Bournemouth

2026-05-18 · 23:42

All Arsenal eyes will be on Bournemouth v Man City on Tuesday with the Gunners agonisingly close to ending their 22-year…

PFA charity let down players, says regulator

2026-05-18 · 23:02

Conflicts of interest and "serious mismanagement" a footballers' charity put funds to help players in need at risk, a…

Neymar included in Brazil's 26-man World Cup squad

2026-05-18 · 22:11

Forward Neymar is included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man Brazil squad for this summer's World Cup.

Havertz should have been sent off - Jackson

2026-05-18 · 22:01

Burnley interim manager Mike Jackson is pleased with the way his side kept themselves in the game in their 1-0 defeat at…

We played some of our best football of season in first half - Arteta

2026-05-18 · 22:01

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels his side played some of their "best football" of the season in their hard-fought 1-0…

'Miles away' - Havertz 'lucky' to avoid red card

2026-05-18 · 21:53

Kai Havertz takes Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly goes from hero to…

Humphries wins second ProTour title of 2026

2026-05-18 · 21:37

England's Luke Humphries claims his second ProTour title of the year with a 8-4 win over Jermaine Wattimena in the 17th…

Big motivation if people want Spurs down - De Zerbi

2026-05-18 · 21:33

Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says rival fans willing the club to be relegated from the Premier League acts as a "big…

Arsenal one step closer to title after hard-fought win over Burnley

2026-05-18 · 21:31

Arsenal take a huge step towards becoming Premier League champions as Kai Havertz's goal is enough to beat relegated…

Guardiola's legacy of genius will echo through all ages for years to come

2026-05-18 · 21:21

As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.

Man City preparing for Guardiola departure

2026-05-18 · 20:30

Manchester City are preparing for manager Pep Guardiola to leave the club at the end of the season after a decade in…

Mourinho wants Rashford at Real Madrid - Tuesday gossip

2026-05-18 · 20:11

Jose Mourinho wants Marcus Rashford at Real Madrid, Everton and Aston Villa interested in William Osula, Levi Colwill…

Man City's Shaw wins WSL Player of the Season

2026-05-18 · 19:50

Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw wins the WSL Football's Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards at a ceremony…

Who makes Women's Six Nations team of the championship?

2026-05-18 · 19:00

How many players from Grand Slam winners England make the statisticians' Women's Six Nations team of the tournament?

Youthful Ulster 'would love to be part of history'

2026-05-18 · 18:48

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side would "love to be part of history" as they prepare to take on Montpellier…

Glamorgan hope to extend bowler Hadley's stay

2026-05-18 · 18:48

Glamorgan are in discussions to extend the stay of Australian pace bowler Ryan Hadley for the next two Championship…

World Gymnastics lifts ban on Russia and Belarus

2026-05-18 · 17:36

World Gymnastics lifts all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes with immediate effect.

Clarke's key questions for Scotland World Cup squad

2026-05-18 · 17:10

Steve Clarke names his Scotland squad for the World Cup on Tuesday and while the head coach has a largely settled group,…

Dart wins in first round of French Open qualifying but Evans out

2026-05-18 · 16:54

Britain's Harriet Dart fights back to beat China's Yue Yuan in the opening round of French Open qualifying, but Dan…

Leeds promise bans over homophobic chants at Brighton game

2026-05-18 · 16:54

Leeds United say fans found to have been responsible for homophobic chanting during their Premier League game against…

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