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Today so far 2026-10-13 · 06:00 UTC

Coventry delivered a stunning performance to thrash Newcastle and claim their first Premier League home win in 25 years, marking a significant moment in the club's return to the top flight. In other football news, Frank Lampard is keeping his feet on the ground following Everton's big win over Newcastle, while transfer speculation continues with reports that Man Utd are eyeing Diego Simeone. Away from football, Michael Jordan's iconic 'Last Dance' jersey sold for a record £10.6 million, and betting platform Kalshi recorded exceptional trading volumes with parlays pushing the exchange past £3.9 billion in a day on multiple occasions over the weekend.

Clarke's key questions for Scotland World Cup squad

Steve Clarke names his Scotland squad for the World Cup on Tuesday and while the head coach has a largely settled group, BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at potential bolters.

2026-05-18 · 17:10 UTC
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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…

Austria include Arnautovic in World Cup squad

2026-05-18 · 16:52

Former West Ham and Stoke striker Marko Arnautovic is included in Austria's squad for their first appearance at a World…

World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced

2026-05-18 · 16:49

Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.

Baloucoune could feature in Challenge Cup final

2026-05-18 · 16:30

Ireland wing Robert Baloucoune is in contention to play for Ulster in Friday's Challenge Cup final with Montpellier as…

Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care

2026-05-18 · 16:23

Former England scrum-half Danny Care criticises the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the…

PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest

2026-05-18 · 16:22

Manchester United's second goal in Sunday's Premier League win over Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for…

Wan-Bissaka and Wissa in DR Congo World Cup squad

2026-05-18 · 16:08

West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa are named in DR Congo's squad for the World Cup.

Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSG

2026-05-18 · 16:05

Forward Ousmane Dembele is to undergo treatment over the next few days for a muscle strain in his right calf, a…

Europe 'best way' to end Bournemouth stay - Iraola

2026-05-18 · 15:40

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says finishing in a European place would be the "best way" to finish his time at the…

Ng stays on at Cardiff after agreeing new deal

2026-05-18 · 15:18

Perry Ng signs a new contract at Cardiff City which will keep the right-back with the Bluebirds until at least 2028.

Croatia name Modric, 40, in World Cup squad

2026-05-18 · 15:10

Veteran midfielder Luka Modric is named in Croatia's squad for the World Cup and is expected to recover from a fractured…

O'Brien an injury worry for Leinster before final

2026-05-18 · 14:53

Leinster wing Tommy O'Brien is an injury doubt before Saturday's Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao.

Former De Zerbi assistant becomes Ukraine manager

2026-05-18 · 14:38

Andrea Maldera, a former assistant manager of Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi, has been appointed Ukraine head coach.

O'Neill rejects 'nonsense' criticism of pitch invasion

2026-05-18 · 14:25

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says it is "nonsense" to suggest the pitch invasion that followed Saturday's dramatic…

If I was Slot I'd have Salah nowhere near the stadium - Rooney

2026-05-18 · 14:05

After Mohamed Salah's social media post questioning Liverpool's style of play, Wayne Rooney says he would have the…

So many positives for Hearts despite final day pain - McInnes

2026-05-18 · 13:13

Head coach Derek McInnes believes Heart of Midlothian can use this season as a springboard once they recover from the…

Club player smashes six sixes in successive overs

2026-05-18 · 13:08

Club cricketer Scott Gretton says he had no idea he might have been making history by hitting six sixes in successive…

Carvajal to leave Real Madrid after 23 years

2026-05-18 · 12:58

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of this season after two spells at the Santiago…

Yorkshire wrap up innings win over Surrey

2026-05-18 · 11:57

Yorkshire take the final five Surrey wickets they need on day four to seal victory by an innings and 127 runs.

How overperforming Villa returned to Champions League

2026-05-18 · 11:53

Eight places better off than their expected position, Aston Villa are the highest overperforming team in the Premier…

Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92

2026-05-18 · 11:41

Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.

Giroud, Azpilicueta and McCarthy join BBC World Cup team

2026-05-18 · 11:02

BBC Sport announces its plans for the 2026 Fifa World Cup next month including coverage of all 104 matches in the United…

England call up former 'Baby Bok' Janse van Rensburg

2026-05-18 · 11:01

Former South Africa Under-20 centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg could make his England debut this summer.

Bolton to step down as All England Club chief

2026-05-18 · 10:48

Sally Bolton will step down as the All England Lawn Tennis Club's (AELTC) chief executive after Wimbledon following six…

No Celtic future talks before cup final for O'Neill

2026-05-18 · 10:45

Martin O'Neill does not expect there to be discussion about the Celtic manager's position before Saturday's Scottish Cup…

Sinner completes 'Golden Masters' with win in Rome

2026-05-18 · 10:32

Watch highlights as world number one Jannik Sinner beats Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 to win the Italian Open and…

'Embarrassing Bristol defeat not a great look for the Prem'

2026-05-18 · 10:10

Northampton's 94-33 demolition of Bristol was not what most neutral fans wanted, writes rugby union correspondent Chris…

Nepal beat Scotland in Cricket World Cup League 2

2026-05-18 · 10:03

Hosts Nepal defeat Scotland by six wickets in their second Cricket World Cup League 2 meeting of a tri-series that also…

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