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Yamal, Williams to be available for Spain’s opening World Cup match

Star forward Yamal expected to be ready after suffering a groin injury that kept him out of a pretournament friendly.…

2026-06-09

Portugal World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Portugal are hugely talented but are led by a fading Cristiano Ronaldo and are still grieving the loss of Diogo Jota.…

2026-06-09

Crusaders suffer record 134-0 defeat

The scoreline was the biggest defeat of any side in the top two divisions in the 131-year history of rugby league.…

2026-06-09

Inside the fairytale journey of Scotland captain Robertson

Andy Robertson has come a long way since playing amateur football. Now he is edging towards become Scotland's most capped men's player.…

2026-06-09

What time are World Cup 2026 matches in my time zone?

Find out the match time in your part of the world for the 104 fixtures of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.…

2026-06-09

Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho’s return as manager

Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as Real Madrid manager, returning to Real Madrid after 13 years.…

2026-06-09

New York stabbing, Kansas City shooting raise World Cup security concerns

Six people were stabbed in New York and nine injured in Kansas City, days before the World Cup's opening weekend.…

2026-06-09

The red state, blue state divide is real. But it's driven by more than just politics

Recent research suggests there's more going on with "ideological sorting" than simply moving to places that match one's politics. It's often one of ma…

2026-06-09

Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel

Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.…

2026-06-09

I've been playing rugby since I was eight, I never thought about concussion - until now

A first-of-its-kind rugby study changes how players think about their health and future in the sport.…

2026-06-09

Ohio police drag away football pitch invader in pre-World Cup friendly

US police were filmed dragging away a pitch-invading fan during a friendly football match between Ecuador and Guatemala.…

2026-06-09

McCullum backs captain Stokes to find batting form

England captain Ben Stokes’ batting is “not too far away” from a return to form, says head coach Brendon McCullum.…

2026-06-09

How Williams' British hitting partner kept comeback secret

The British hitting partner of Serena Williams tells BBC Sport how he became involved in one of tennis' closest-guarded secrets.…

2026-06-09

Which European nation has the best chance to win World Cup 2026?

Europe has the most World Cup winners in the event's history, but what are the continent's chances at the 2026 edition?…

2026-06-09

Why Hull's US Open near-miss shows major win is close

BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter examines Charley Hull’s US Open performance after she came close to landing a first major title.…

2026-06-09

Six people stabbed in attack at Penn Station in New York

Suspect in custody at busy rail hub adjacent to Madison Square Garden one day before game three of NBA finalsSix people were stabbed in a Sunday night…

2026-06-09

How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026

Climate experts warn that 25% of World Cup games could be played in very hot conditions, affecting fans and players.…

2026-06-09

How can athletes play with ICDs, and what happens when it goes off?

BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off.…

2026-06-09

Call to phase out ‘inhumane’ guga hunt by working with Hebridean islanders

Annual killing of infant gannets has been carried out on a remote Scottish island for at least 400 yearsAnimal welfare campaigners have called for tal…

2026-06-09

Man City and Chelsea remain in talks over Maresca

Manchester City are continuing negotiations with Chelsea to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new manager.…

2026-06-09

Who is David Sullivan - football boss, 'king of porn' and alleged sexual predator?

The ex-West Ham boss has long boasted of sexual conquests, but is now accused of exploitative behaviour.…

2026-06-09

Rashford 'dead cert to start for me' - Walcott

Former England winger Theo Walcott is "most psyched" about Marcus Rashford for the Three Lions at the World Cup.…

2026-06-09

Stokes & Atkinson investigated over nightclub incident

The England and Wales Cricket Board investigate an incident in a nightclub involving captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson following the fir…

2026-06-09

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.…

2026-06-09

With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out

Hundreds of tickets are still available for the U.S. and Canada opening matches for the World Cup on Friday. Even more are available in resale platfor…

2026-06-09

US confirms it denied entry to Somali referee set to take part in World Cup

Award-winning referee Omar Artan was 'determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns' after arriving in Miami.…

2026-06-09

Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan

Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens.…

2026-06-09

FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry

Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US…

2026-06-09

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 2

Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?…

2026-06-09

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious eve…

2026-06-09