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Anderson still pained by England defeat but ready to shine at Manchester City
Elliot Anderson says England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina remains painful, but he intends to use confidence gained from the tournament to make an immediate impact at Manchester City. The 23-year-old could debut against Arsenal in the Community Shield, beginning a new chapter despite the disappointment of England’s loss. Anderson joined City from Nottingham…
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MI London and Welsh Fire eliminated from knockouts
MI London were eliminated from The Hundred despite beating Birmingham Phoenix by two runs, as the margin was far short of the 59-run victory needed to reach the Eliminator on net run-rate. Welsh Fire were also knocked out after losing by six runs to London Spirit, ending both sides’ campaigns in their final group matches.…
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El-Sayed dares GOP rival to no-pads football showdown as Senate feud turns personal
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has challenged Republican rival Mike Rogers to a tackle football match without pads, escalating an already hostile campaign dispute into a personal stunt. The challenge appears to respond to criticism of El-Sayed’s past comments about football and masculinity, highlighting the increasingly combative tone of the Senate contest. The article…
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Jaissle ‘aware’ of Newcastle needs after Everton friendly loss
Newcastle United lost 3-1 to Everton in a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield, giving new head coach Matthias Jaissle a clear indication of the problems still facing his side before the campaign begins. He said the club is aware of the squad’s needs, with the defeat highlighting weaknesses in both finishing and defending as well as…
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Messi’s most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
BBC Sport reviews Lionel Messi’s defining career moments after he suggested he may retire following the death of his father. – His first hat-trick came aged 19 in a 3-3 El Clasico draw with Real Madrid in 2007. – A solo Copa del Rey goal against Getafe soon afterwards drew comparisons with Diego Maradona. -…
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Xavi Hernández appointed head coach of the Netherlands on four-year contract
Xavi Hernández has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands on a four-year deal through to the 2030 World Cup. The former Barcelona manager replaces Ronald Koeman, who resigned after the Dutch team’s last-32 World Cup defeat by Morocco, marking Xavi’s return to management after leaving Barcelona in 2024. The 46-year-old won the 2010 World…
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‘Wonderful run!’ GB’s Newnham fights back for 400m hurdles silver
Great Britain’s Emily Newnham won silver in the women’s 400m hurdles at the European Championships in Birmingham, producing a personal-best performance after fighting back strongly in the race. The result is significant because it adds another major international medal to her recent success and underlines her progress in the event. Newnham had also won silver…
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Hudson-Smith storms to 400m gold on home turf
Matt Hudson-Smith wins gold in the men’s 400m, his third in the European Athletics Championships, on the track that he raced on growing up.
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Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final
Malawi’s fairy tale run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.
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Asher-Smith and Hunt winners as GB trio reach 200m final
Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt won their respective 200m semi-finals at the European Athletics Championships, while Success Eduan also secured a place in the final on time. The result puts three British sprinters into the women’s 200m final, giving Great Britain a strong presence in the event. Asher-Smith and Hunt progressed automatically by winning their…