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Today so far 2026-10-01 · 06:01 UTC

Manchester City remains the dominant story in sports news following their Premier League guilty verdicts for alleged financial rule breaches, with league chiefs calling for punishment this season and concerns raised about potential ownership changes. In football, England manager Tuchel has insisted it would be impossible to find another player of Kane's calibre, while Chelsea drew away at Lyon and Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip against Paris FC. Other highlights include Somerset's Overton and Luff receiving top PCA awards and Sébastien Ogier continuing his WRC pursuit.

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McLaren talks, 'numb' cars and being 'captain of the ship' - Verstappen Q&A

2026-09-09 · 05:06

In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Max Verstappen talks about his new contract at Red Bull and much more.

Tiafoe consoles tearful Michelsen after remarkable US Open comeback

2026-09-09 · 00:13

Frances Tiafoe comes from two sets and a break down to beat Alex Michelsen in a thrilling comeback to reach the US Open…

In the middle again - but Mourinho says Alexander-Arnold 'not a midfielder'

2026-09-08 · 23:14

Trent Alexander-Arnold started in midfield for Real Madrid's win over Inter - but Jose Mourinho says it is not his best…

West Ham go top of Championship - are they ready to leave past behind?

2026-09-08 · 22:38

Three wins in a row, top of the table, unity at the club - are West Ham ready to leave the past behind on and off the…

Boss urges winless Cardiff to be 'more ruthless'

2026-09-08 · 22:30

Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City need to be more ruthless, while remaining relaxed about their winless return to the…

Bouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?

2026-09-08 · 22:09

Ayyoub Bouaddi belies his age with a mature Champions League performance on his first Manchester City start to showcase…

Hewett and Reid bid for sixth US Open title

2026-09-08 · 21:57

Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid start their bid for a sixth wheelchair doubles title at the US Open with a dominant victory…

Selby, Trump and Williams through in English Open first round

2026-09-08 · 21:34

All five of the world top 10 players that feature in the first round of the 2026 English Open on Tuesday won their…

From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win

2026-09-08 · 20:55

Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward.

Liverpool monitoring Thiaw -Wednesday's gossip

2026-09-08 · 20:45

Germany defender Malick Thiaw is being looked at by Liverpool, Manchester United, Fulham want to lock down Calvin Bassey…

LIV players free to leave after bankruptcy protection filing

2026-09-08 · 20:27

LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it attempts to restructure after Saudi Arabia withdrew its multibillion…

Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive

2026-09-08 · 19:07

Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.

Thomas puts leaders Somerset on top against Foxes

2026-09-08 · 18:26

Josh Thomas continues his impressive season for Division One leaders Somerset against relegation-threatened…

GB's Brennan wins his fourth stage of 2026 Vuelta

2026-09-08 · 17:40

Britain's Matthew Brennan sprints to his fourth stage win of the 2026 Vuelta a Espana.

Clarke leads Notts recovery against Hampshire

2026-09-08 · 17:34

Joe Clarke scores 105 as title hopefuls Nottinghamshire recover from 20-3 to total 377 on the first day against…

Irish Open will feel 'different' with Trump visit

2026-09-08 · 16:13

Rory McIlroy admits this year's Irish Open will feel like a "different" spectacle given US President Donald Trump's…

Favourite Kane makes Ballon d'Or shortlist

2026-09-08 · 15:27

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or alongside Jude…

Sheff Utd sign experienced forward Ayew

2026-09-08 · 15:08

Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.

Russo and Greenwood nominated for Ballon d'Or

2026-09-08 · 14:40

England stars Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are among 30 players nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or.

Hogh and Tierney close to returns for Celtic

2026-09-08 · 14:32

Manager Martin O'Neill confirms Celtic duo Kasper Hogh and Kieran Tierney could play a part in Wednesday's Scottish…

England different from when Pietersen left - Root

2026-09-08 · 14:18

Joe Root says the England team is "very different" to the one Kevin Pietersen was sacked from in 2014, after the former…

Rangers lose Shankland for up to four months

2026-09-08 · 13:30

Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland will be out for up to four months because of a hamstring tear and the Scotland…

Legal action against Fifa to include women's schedule

2026-09-08 · 13:30

Legal action from the top European leagues and global players' union Fifpro against Fifa is extended to include the…

Williams warns WRU on 'almost non-existent' student support

2026-09-08 · 13:19

Former Wales and Lions wing Shane Williams says pathways support for schools and colleges from the Welsh Rugby Union…

Mac Allister 'sad' at no Liverpool contract offer

2026-09-08 · 13:01

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club and had…

McTominay heart procedure 'a complete success'

2026-09-08 · 12:28

Scott McTominay's heart surgery "was a complete success", say Napoli, who expect the Scotland midfielder to resume…

Como chiefs giving up seats to older fans for Champions League debut

2026-09-08 · 12:22

Como president Mirwan Suwarso and several directors are giving up their tickets for the club's Champions League debut to…

England's Quirke excited by Newcastle project as one of 25 new signings

2026-09-08 · 12:07

Raffi Quirke says leaving Sale Sharks was one of the hardest decisions he has had to make, but is impressed with how…

Rahm unaffected by LIV 'turbulence'

2026-09-08 · 11:21

Jon Rahm says he has become "pretty good at dealing with turbulence" as he remains tight-lipped on his LIV Golf future…

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