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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.

Champions League returns - who are favourites and players to watch?

The Champions League is back and BBC Sport take a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts.

2026-09-07 · 20:30 UTC
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England v Australia significant opportunity for six-cap Burns

2026-09-07 · 18:39

As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks to BBC Sport about another opportunity to add to her…

The Solheim Cup 2026: All you need to know as Europe host US

2026-09-07 · 18:34

All you need to know as Europe gets ready to host the United States in the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup at Bernardus…

Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 down

2026-09-07 · 18:01

Zheng Qinwen wins a set from 5-0 down for the second successive match as she shocks Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open…

Ecclestone stopped by police for taking shotgun into Portugal

2026-09-07 · 17:40

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a…

Allow overseas stars to play for England - Lawes

2026-09-07 · 17:30

England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney…

Motherwell fail to cut fine for Celtic penalty reaction

2026-09-07 · 17:10

Motherwell fail in an attempt to reduce a £5,000 fine for their reaction to a last-gasp penalty award to Celtic at Fir…

Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after turbulent spell

2026-09-07 · 16:45

Global head of football Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after just over a year at the City Ground.

WRU appoints Lillicrap to new women's role

2026-09-07 · 16:42

Former captain Siwan Lillicrap is named head of women's coaching and development by the Welsh Rugby Union.

Can Kane buck history and win Ballon d'Or?

2026-09-07 · 16:03

History suggests Ballon d’Or winners come from those who have recently lifted one of football's biggest trophies.

Who will be new Liverpool sporting director - and what issues do they face?

2026-09-07 · 15:52

The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director.

All the goals from the opening weekend of the WSL

2026-09-07 · 15:21

Watch every goal from the opening weekend of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.

Barton to remain in custody before 2027 trial

2026-09-07 · 14:43

The former footballer, who is accused of an assault at a golf club, has been refused bail.

Pakistan investigate 'discipline and conduct' on England tour

2026-09-07 · 14:18

Pakistan begin an inquiry into “discipline and conduct” in the latest twist on a turbulent tour of England.

Williams and Sheehan join Bellamy's Wales staff

2026-09-07 · 14:00

Ex-Wales captain Ashley Williams and former Swansea boss Alan Sheehan join Craig Bellamy's backroom staff before Wales'…

This could be year I win Ballon d'Or, says Mbappe

2026-09-07 · 12:42

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe says this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time.

New camera angle shows Williams' disallowed goal hit arm

2026-09-07 · 11:31

New video footage shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm before his disallowed goal for Nottingham Forest in the…

New video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row

2026-09-07 · 11:13

New video footage shows the ball coming off both Neco Williams' arms in the lead-up to his disallowed goal against…

Anscombe's Scarlets debut delayed by paperwork

2026-09-07 · 10:55

Scarlets hope Gareth Anscombe can debut against Dragons on Friday after a registration issue prevented him from playing…

'We're not robots' - why US Open men's contenders have tumbled

2026-09-07 · 10:42

The chaotic nature of the men's draw has been a sharp contrast to the relative calm of the women's - but anyone can…

Belgian FA still wants Balogun ban answers

2026-09-07 · 10:32

Belgium's FA says it still wants answers about why Folarin Balogun was allowed to play against them at the World Cup.

Pietersen joins England's white-ball coaching team

2026-09-07 · 10:19

England appoint former Ashes-winning batter Kevin Pietersen to their white-ball coaching team in the build-up to the…

Labuschagne in Australia squad to face South Africa

2026-09-07 · 09:53

Out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne is named in the Australia squad for next month's three-Test tour of South Africa.

Kelce's last dance? Five things to look out for in new NFL season

2026-09-07 · 09:35

From the Los Angeles Rams' bid to reach the Super Bowl in their own stadium to a potential goodbye for Travis Kelce and…

From game show to Champions League - Sabah coach tells his incredible story

2026-09-07 · 08:04

Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas cut his teeth in English football, and now returns in the Champions League with…

I can't relate to pressure Eala faces - Gauff

2026-09-07 · 07:50

World number four Coco Gauff says she "can't really empathise" with rising Filipino star Alexandra Eala because "she has…

Kerjota scores 96th-minute winner for Hearts against Dundee

2026-09-07 · 07:40

Claudio Braga's penalty and Sabah Kerjota's brilliant low drive earn Hearts a dramatic Scottish Premiership victory over…

Fowler scores twice as St Johnstone beat Hibs

2026-09-07 · 07:36

Watch highlights as Josh Fowler's first-half double makes it back-to-back Scottish Premiership wins for St Johnstone and…

Wigan captain Farrell to retire at end of season

2026-09-07 · 07:36

Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell will retire at the end of the season after a 16-year career in which he has won 18…

'Gambling & guessing' - what is going on at Hibs?

2026-09-07 · 07:23

Hibernian head coach David Gray is under increasing pressure after a drab defeat at St Johnstone on Sunday, but what…

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