Sport

Sport remains a vital part of British culture and global entertainment, capturing the attention of millions whether following club football, international competitions or major sporting events. From the performances of national teams to the fortunes of domestic clubs, sporting achievements and setbacks shape conversations across the country. The sector encompasses not only the action on the pitch or field, but also the institutional decisions, governance issues and historic moments that define how we experience sport.

Recent developments highlight the breadth of sporting concerns that engage readers and communities. Injuries to key players, tactical innovations by leading managers, and the broadcasting of major international competitions all influence how fans engage with their chosen sports. Beyond the immediate competition, sport intersects with broader issues including historical justice, corruption concerns and the commercial landscape that sustains professional athletics.

Understanding sport news matters because it reflects both the passion fans invest in their teams and the evolving nature of athletic competition in the modern era. Whether tracking squad news ahead of important fixtures, following England's progress in international tournaments or examining challenges to sporting integrity, this section covers the stories that resonate with audiences invested in what happens on and off the field.

  • ‘At school I sold backflips for 50p’ – GB gymnasts take on honesty cards

    Great Britain’s European gymnastics team have taken part in BBC Sport’s ‘Honesty Cards’, sharing candid stories ahead of the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Croatia. The light-hearted video gives viewers a personal glimpse of the athletes’ friendships and personalities beyond competition. One gymnast recalls selling backflips at school for 50p, while team-mates reveal other unfiltered…

  • European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78

    Former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died aged 78. A European Cup winner with both clubs, he was a central figure in Aston Villa’s most successful modern period, helping them win the First Division in 1980-81 and reach the 1982 European Cup final. Rimmer was on Manchester United’s bench for their…

  • How much do you know about the Football League? Find out with our quiz

    The Guardian has published a 16-question quiz to mark the start of the new English Football League season across the Championship, League One and League Two. It tests readers’ knowledge of clubs, managers, players, promotions, stadiums and historical records, offering a light-hearted way to engage with the season’s lower-league football. Questions cover Leicester City’s successive…

  • Hammers & Boro to go up? Championship club-by-club preview

    The BBC’s club-by-club Championship preview assesses a highly competitive 2026-27 season, with promotion and relegation prospects shaped by reduced parachute-payment advantages and several ambitious returning or relegated sides. – West Ham, Wolves and Burnley enter after Premier League relegation with parachute payments, while Southampton also receive payments but begin with a four-point deduction following the…

  • Titans & underdogs – League One club-by-club preview

    League One begins with unusually high-profile arrivals, including Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday, alongside newcomers such as Bromley. Expectations differ sharply: Leicester are expected to pursue immediate promotion, while promoted clubs are aiming primarily to establish themselves. – AFC Wimbledon: survival and gradual improvement are the priorities; their defence is resilient but inconsistent form remains…

  • Salford champions? Millers to spiral? – League Two club-by-club preview

    BBC Sport’s club-by-club preview of the 2026-27 League Two season expects another closely contested campaign, with Salford City tipped for promotion and York City returning to the EFL after a decade away. The guide assesses each club’s prospects before the opening weekend, focusing on ambitions, recruitment, strengths, weaknesses and players who could prove decisive. -…

  • Man City must act like champions as WSL rivals grow stronger

    Manchester City enter the new Women’s Super League season as champions after ending Chelsea’s six-year title run and securing a domestic double in 2025-26. Captain Alex Greenwood says the team must retain the standards and culture that delivered success, while improving rather than assuming last season’s formula will be enough. City won the league with…

  • Championship kicks off, Fifa latest and Community Shield buildup: football – live

    The Championship season begins on Friday evening as Wolves host Blackburn Rovers, marking the wider return of the English Football League. The live blog will also follow transfer developments, preparations for the Community Shield and the latest dispute within Fifa, making it a broad roundup ahead of a busy football weekend. Oceania’s football confederation has…

  • Football transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?

    Arsenal have reportedly been offered the chance to include Victor Osimhen in an exchange deal involving Gabriel Martinelli, as they seek a new central striker. Elsewhere, Newcastle are said to be targeting Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after selling Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, while several Premier League clubs pursue defensive reinforcements. The rumoured Arsenal deal…

  • UFC champion Dern says poker patience helps her fighting

    UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern says playing poker has helped her become calmer, more patient and tactically disciplined in fights. She believes the change has contributed to her recent three-fight winning run and her title victory over Virna Jandiroba last October, after earlier setbacks were caused partly by fighting too emotionally. Dern, 33, won six…