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    Sport

    Sport brings together match reports, results and the stories shaping teams and athletes across football, tennis, athletics and beyond. It covers the moments that decide titles and seasons, from a striker settling into a new manager's side to a player carving out a piece of sporting history, alongside the off-field decisions and pressures that increasingly sit alongside the action itself.

    This is where readers can follow the twists of ongoing competitions and the fortunes of major clubs and figures, as well as the wider debates around governance, money and politics that now shape how sport is run and watched. It matters because sport remains one of the few shared cultural touchstones, drawing in millions who follow it not just for the scores but for what it says about ambition, fairness and identity.

    Expect a mix of the immediate, results, injuries, transfer news, and the reflective, profiles and analysis of the people and institutions steering the games we watch.

    • Edwards signs short-term deal with Red Roses

      Shaun Edwards has been appointed as a short-term defence coaching consultant for England women’s rugby team, working alongside existing defence coach Sarah Hunter for the remainder of the WXV Global Series. The appointment comes following England’s 39-Test winning streak ending in a 26-26 draw against Canada, with the partnership beginning for Saturday’s match against New…

    • How to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC

      The 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will take place in Baku from 24-26 September, with the race being held on a Saturday for the first time since joining the Formula 1 calendar in 2017. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli arrives with an 81-point championship lead after winning in Spain, while Lando Norris and Max Verstappen finished third and…

    • Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after recall

      Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from England’s squad because of a minor injury, meaning he will miss four Nations League matches. Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is expected to replace him after narrowly missing out on the original selection. Palmer, 24, had been recalled by manager Thomas Tuchel after being omitted from England’s World…

    • Trump and Iran to clash at UN; shooting row deepens at home

      President Trump and Iran’s leader will deliver duelling addresses at the UN this week in what observers call a dramatic showdown. A Democratic congressman demands answers over an alleged ICE shooting, whilst the music world mourns pop-punk pioneer Chad Gilbert.

    • Young stars and tactical shifts shape eventful Premier League weekend

      The Premier League weekend showcased emerging young talent and shifting tactical fortunes, with Brighton’s victory over Arsenal and Liverpool’s defensive resilience proving particularly noteworthy. Charalampos Kostoulas, the 19-year-old Brighton forward, demonstrated impressive maturity with a 25-yard strike against the champions, whilst Manchester United squandered a crucial opportunity to arrest their poor form, drawing 1-1 with…

    • ‘Far from their best’ to ‘a joy to watch’ – ranking Premier League teams’ start to season

      After five Premier League matches, Manchester City, Brighton and Brentford have made the strongest starts, while Tottenham and Manchester United have been among the biggest disappointments. City have won all five games, Brighton have scored 16 goals and Brentford remain unbeaten, whereas Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four league matches. Arsenal have…

    • League B return, no Bradley and Kvaratskhelia test – NI talking points

      Northern Ireland return to League B of the Nations League for the first time since 2020, entering a campaign that represents a significant step up in quality. The build-up has been dominated by Arsenal forward Ceadach O’Neill’s eligibility, with the 18-year-old’s inclusion in manager Michael O’Neill’s squad appearing to settle his international future with Northern…

    • Chiefs back in business as star QBs go down – five things from NFL week two

      Week two of the NFL saw defences reassert themselves after an offensive feast in week one, with the Chicago Bears suffering a dramatic 56-point swing from their week-one blitz as they fell 9-3 to Minnesota. More concerning than their scoring collapse was the loss of star quarterback Caleb Williams to a hamstring injury, which came…

    • Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

      BBC Sport invites readers to test their football knowledge through three daily quizzes, created by Joe Rindl and user Matt Sims. The quizzes offer a quick, engaging way for fans to challenge themselves and compare their performance. Players must identify a footballer using progressively revealed clues, answer five questions correctly within five minutes, or solve…

    • The pros and cons of being a long-distance football manager

      Some football managers live far from their clubs, balancing demanding jobs with family commitments elsewhere. Frank Lampard’s commute between Coventry and London is one current example, while José Mourinho, Arne Slot and Tony Pulis have also managed major clubs without permanently relocating their families. The arrangement can be challenging, but it may give managers valuable…