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Davies returns to Scarlets as Jones departs

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:29:41 GMT

Scarlets appoint Nigel Davies as interim director of rugby until the end of the 2025-26 season to work with head coach Dwayne Peel.

Texans beat Steelers to take final play-off spot

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:04 GMT

The Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 to take the the final spot in the Divisional Round of the NFL play-offs.

Two for Reed as Mansfield upset Sheff Utd in thriller

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:26:01 GMT

Mansfield Town cause one of the shocks of the FA Cup third round with a stunning victory over Sheffield United in a seven-goal thriller at Bramall Lane.

Rahm, DeChambeau & Smith snub PGA to stay with LIV Golf

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:03:49 GMT

Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cam Smith indicate they will remain with LIV Golf rather than rejoining the PGA Tour.

England do not have drinking problem - Broad

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:42:33 GMT

Former England seamer Stuart Broad says the current team do not have a drinking problem despite a series of incidents involving alcohol this winter.

'Raise hell' - the fastest bowler you might not have heard of

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:53:15 GMT

The story of Duncan Spencer, the "frighteningly fast" bowler who could have played for England or Australia.

Wilson and Higgins reach Masters quarter-finals

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:54:28 GMT

Former world champion Kyren Wilson puts his UK Championship disappointment behind him to defeat China's Si Jiahui 6-2, with John Higgins also winning to move into the Masters quarter-finals.

Carrick would bring spirit of Man Utd back - Rooney

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:00:44 GMT

Wayne Rooney discusses Michael Carrick’s potential role as Manchester United caretaker and whether he’d join the coaching staff.

Tactics, transfers and turmoil - inside the fall of Amorim

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:44:17 GMT

After 14 months, Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United - but where did it all go wrong?

Rooney & Heathcote reflect on Macclesfield's 'incredible' cup win

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:38:14 GMT

Macclesfield manager John Rooney and defender Sam Heathcote talk to BBC Breakfast about their stunning FA Cup upset over holders Crystal Palace.

Chelsea and Scotland legend McCreadie dies aged 85

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:20:17 GMT

Former Scotland and Chelsea player Eddie McCreadie, who was once hailed by Tommy Docherty as the best left-back in Europe and went on to manage the London club, dies at the age of 85.

Man City prepare Guehi offer - Wednesday's gossip

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:35:24 GMT

Manchester City prepare offer for Marc Guehi, Bayern Munich chief tries to convince the Crystal Palace defender, and Rashford return to Manchester United is off the cards.

Hasty or a shrewd move? Madrid in shock at swift Arbeloa appointment

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:28:45 GMT

Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment as manager - is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?

Late goals add shine as Liverpool beat spirited Barnsley in FA Cup

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:39:37 GMT

Liverpool score two late goals to add shine to their FA Cup third round victory over spirited League One side Barnsley at Anfield.

Man City beat Everton at home to strengthen grip on WSL title

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:01:20 GMT

Manchester City consolidate their place at the top of the Women's Super League table with a convincing win over Everton.

Magic Makama hat-trick as Norwich beat Walsall

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:30:54 GMT

Twenty-one-year-old Jovon Makama scores a hat-trick as Norwich City beat Walsall in the FA Cup third round.

The junior Slam champion who match-fixed to 'escape' tennis

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:23:52 GMT

Shortly after winning the 2016 Australian Open boys' title, a disillusioned Oliver Anderson was arrested for throwing a set - now he is rebuilding his career.

Cascarino denied WSL debut because of earring

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:23:03 GMT

West Ham's new signing Estelle Cascarino was denied a chance to make her Women's Super League debut because of an earring.

Football fan died after being targeted by 'predatory' gambling sites

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:45:51 GMT

A coroner concludes that a 36-year-old Liverpool fan took his own life after he was enticed to use illegal gambling websites to bet on football matches.

Kim 'good to go' for Winter Olympics despite dislocated shoulder

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:58:54 GMT

Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week.

The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:46:34 GMT

BBC Sport explores Mohamed Salah's personality with help from the people who know him best.

Sport England suspends X account over 'abhorrent' output on platform

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:49:57 GMT

Public funding agency Sport England suspends its account on Elon Musk's X, claiming it "increasingly promotes and monetises an environment that is hostile to women and girls".

Leeds avoid upset with second-half comeback against Derby

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:56:41 GMT

James Justin scored his first goal for Leeds United since joining from Leicester City in the summer, in a second-half comeback after Derby County took the lead thanks to a Ben Brereton Diaz strike.

Celtic winger Jota likely out for season & Welsh could return to Well

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:08:23 GMT

Recalled centre-half Stephen Welsh could return to Motherwell before the end of the January transfer window, interim Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has suggested while admitting he does not expect injured winger Jota to play again this season.

Prescod 'not taking drugs' for Enhanced Games

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:43:09 GMT

Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod says he will not take performance-enhancing drugs despite signing up for May's controversial Enhanced Games.

A 'new sport' with 'room to improve' - how is Baller League doing?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:24:10 GMT

After the conclusion of Baller League UK season two, BBC Sport looks at how the six-a-side format is progressing.

Chelsea kick off new year by thrashing West Ham

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:07:43 GMT

Chelsea begin the new year with an impressive victory over West Ham in visiting manager Rita Guarino's first match in the Women's Super League.

Larne extend lead at top with big win over Glens

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:44:31 GMT

Irish Premiership pacesetters Larne extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points with an impressive 4-1 win over 10-man Glentoran at the Oval.

Own goal gives Spurs narrow home win over Leicester

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:20:48 GMT

Signe Gaupset impresses on her Women's Super League debut as Tottenham defeat Leicester City to boost their push for a Champions League place.

UK Sport eyeing record Winter Olympics medal haul

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:31:11 GMT

UK Sport believes Team GB could win a record-breaking eight medals at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

'Of course it's McCaffrey' - 49ers score on trick play in win over Eagles

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:28:01 GMT

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey scores two touchdowns to help his team beat defending champions the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL play-offs.

Rodri and Cisse star in best goals of the FA Cup third round

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:36:23 GMT

Watch the best goals from across the FA Cup third-round weekend, including Isaac Buckley-Ricketts' stunner for Macclesfield FC.

Booze, beach, beaten - how England lost the Ashes

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 06:23:30 GMT

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

Celtics coach gives same two-word answer to all questions after loss

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:45:58 GMT

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla repeats "illegal screen" in response to all the questions in his news conference after the 98-96 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Watch every angle of Gordon's save of the season contender

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:22:39 GMT

Watch Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon's impressive late save in his side's 1-0 win at Dundee from different angles.

MI London sign Curran, Jacks and Wyatt-Hodge

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:02:01 GMT

MI London retain England all-rounders Sam Curran and Will Jacks for this season's Hundred and sign England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge.

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:17:48 GMT

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

Salah-Mane rivalry renewed in Afcon semi-finals

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:41:21 GMT

Mohamed Salah's Egypt will face Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-finals, offering the chance of revenge against his old Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane.

I've realised I can make a difference - Hoy

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:17:56 GMT

In a new BBC documentary, Sir Chris Hoy shows how he is using his Olympic mindset to reframe his purpose following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:34:08 GMT

As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.

Gloucester sign World Cup-winning Springbok Kleyn

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:12:11 GMT

Gloucester sign World Cup-winning South African lock Jean Kleyn for the 2026-27 season, after 10 years playing for URC side Munster.

'I'd take him back in a heartbeat' - which players return to haunt old clubs?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:47:04 GMT

After Brighton's Danny Welbeck scored again against Manchester United on Sunday, who has the best record against their former clubs in the Premier League era?

Is Carrick the right man for Man Utd?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:45:58 GMT

Michael Carrick is appointed as Manchester United's interim manager. Simon Stone assesses if he is the right fit for the job.

Welbeck scores as Brighton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:26:08 GMT

Striker Danny Welbeck helps Brighton dump his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

Quirke announces Sale exit amid Newcastle links

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:35:38 GMT

England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.

Epic Wildcard Weekend leaves eight on road to the Super Bowl

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:05:38 GMT

BBC Sport has the pick of a crazy Wildcard Weekend in the NFL and looks forward to the Divisional Round matches with just eight sides left on the road to Super Bowl 60.

Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:54:25 GMT

After Xabi Alonso's departure as Real Madrid manager, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks into where it all went wrong.

Daly and Hanson spark Villa comeback against Brighton

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:37:28 GMT

Aston Villa score twice in two second-half minutes as they come from behind to beat Brighton in the Women's Super League.

Arsenal set pieces punish Portsmouth in FA Cup third round

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:37:08 GMT

Match of the Day pundits Dion Dublin and Phil Jones look at how Portsmouth were punished by Arsenal's set pieces as the Gunners secure comfortable 4-1 win to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup.

'Doesn't matter if you're 18 or 35' - Edwards embraces England's future

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:45:37 GMT

England coach Charlotte Edwards backs her experienced core after her first year in the job but challenges the next generation to take their places.

PGA Tour offers Rahm & DeChambeau way back as Koepka returns

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:37:27 GMT

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make his comeback on the PGA Tour in January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf.

From roadworks to debut in front of 90,000 fans

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:57:38 GMT

Former Tyrone goalkeeper Lorcan Quinn says he is taking inspiration from New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth as he chases his own dream of playing in the NFL.

Allen leads Bills to nail-biting victory over Jaguars

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:49:16 GMT

A superb performance from quarterback Josh Allen leads the Buffalo Bills to a 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on the NFL's Wildcard Weekend.

'My daughters are fans of Venus, so it was tough'

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:54:06 GMT

Tatjana Maria beats Venus Williams in straight sets in the first round at the Hobart Internationa.

Rain delays Raducanu in Hobart first round

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:26:33 GMT

Britain's Emma Raducanu will have to return to the court after rain delays her first-round match against Camila Osorio in Hobart.

Scotland's Jones to join Toulon from Glasgow in summer

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:55:01 GMT

Scotland centre Huw Jones is to leave Glasgow Warriors to join French Top 14 club Toulon at the end of the current season.

Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round - see full draw

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:56:05 GMT

Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.

The story of a successful British WWII deception operation

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:01:41 GMT

A mocked idea to feed false plans to the Nazis via a drowned corpse is brought to life.

VAR errors increase: Each of the 13 mistakes so far this season

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:06:46 GMT

The Premier League's KMI Panel makes judgements on every key decisions. Here's what they say the VAR has got wrong.

'The game has gone' - a bad night for VAR in semi-final

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:45:04 GMT

Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.

Jenner and Richardson suffered 'unsurvivable injuries'

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:47:15 GMT

Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson suffered "unsurvivable injuries" during a British Supersport Championship event, their inquests hear.

Carrick confirmed as Man Utd caretaker head coach

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:28:01 GMT

Manchester United appoint former player Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season.

Rosenior to talk to Sterling and Disasi about Chelsea exile

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:30:22 GMT

New Chelsea manager has pledged to speak to Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who were left in limbo by the previous boss.

Castellanos scores in extra time as West Ham edge past QPR

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:19:37 GMT

Valentin 'Taty' Castellanos scores his first goal for West Ham United as they beat Queens Park Rangers in extra time and progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Semenyo scores again - who are winners and losers of his arrival?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:02:01 GMT

Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City by hitting the ground running and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee Pep Guardiola handed to Bournemouth to sign him.

Arsenal beat Portsmouth thanks to Martinelli hat-trick

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:06:52 GMT

Gabriel Martinelli scores the first hat-trick of his senior career as an Arsenal side showing 10 changes come from a goal down to beat Championship side Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.

'Welcome to the winners' circle' - Maye seals play-off debut victory

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:39:19 GMT

Drake Maye wins his first post-season game as his New England Patriots beat Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers on Wildcard Weekend.

Gabon's government lifts sanctions on team and Aubameyang

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:07:50 GMT

Gabon's government lifts the sanctions it imposed on the national team and striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from Afcon 2025.

Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach after 19 years

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:01:40 GMT

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney confirms head coach Mike Tomlin asked to step down after their play-off defeat by the Houston Texans on Wildcard Weekend.

Are fans being turned off multi-club ownership model?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:42:38 GMT

Strasbourg fans thought they had it good from being aligned with Chelsea. Then manager Liam Rosenior walked out mid-season to take charge of the Blues.

Inside McLaren's season - the rules, values, incidents & relationships

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:13:01 GMT

Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.