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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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?
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.
'Game has gone' - 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.
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.
England opener Salt set to join Welsh Fire
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:21:33 GMT
Welsh Fire are set to announce England batter Phil Salt as one of their direct signings for the 2026 edition of The Hundred.
'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.
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.
Trump's foreign policy and what it might mean for the 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.
Irwin reverses North West 200 retirement
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:27:10 GMT
Glenn Irwin announces he will return to the North West 200 in May as he reverses his decision to retire from road racing.
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.
Watch trailer for Mo Salah: Never Give Up
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:39:23 GMT
Watch the trailer for BBC documentary Mo Salah: Never Give Up.
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.
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.
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.
'Major whoopsie' - Holloway questions officials after Swindon teamsheet error
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:02:15 GMT
Swindon manager Ian Holloway is expecting "action" after substitute Aaron Drinan was missing from their teamsheet in the EFL Trophy win at Luton.
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.
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.
England opener Salt set to join Welsh Fire
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:21:33 GMT
Welsh Fire are set to announce England batter Phil Salt as one of their direct signings for the 2026 edition of The Hundred.
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.
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.
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.
LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:11:45 GMT
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
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.
Adesanya set for return - but could it be the end?
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:35:02 GMT
Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Joe Pyfer in Seattle, Washington on 28 March.
'I'll get him yet' - Rock on Littler showdown
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:26:03 GMT
Northern Ireland's Premier League newcomer Josh Rock anticipates a febrile atmosphere when he faces double world champion Luke Littler in Belfast on 26 February.
Raducanu earns first win of season after rain delay
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:20 GMT
Emma Raducanu claims her first victory of the season, beating Camila Osorio at the Hobart International after their match was suspended by rain on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
Could Arsenal win Premier League without a regular goalscorer?
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:25:07 GMT
No team has ever won the Premier League title without having a player in the top 10 goalscorers, but could Arsenal change that?
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.
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.
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.
Rahm, DeChambeau & Smith choose LIV over PGA return
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.
'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.
Why Osimhen has become 'king of Nigerian football'
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:52:51 GMT
Nigeria face a huge semi-final against Africa Cup of Nations hosts and favourites Morocco on Wednesday.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
More money and bigger say - are top-10 stars being reasonable?
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:19:06 GMT
As another Grand Slam season dawns, many players still believe they are undervalued and denied a voice in key decisions made by the majors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ofner's Australian Open despair after celebrating too early
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:28:12 GMT
Sebastian Ofner is out of Australian Open qualifying after forgetting the rules and celebrating victory early - before going on to lose eight of the next nine points.
'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.
Livramento blow adds to Newcastle defence concerns
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:14:11 GMT
Head coach Eddie Howe admits Newcastle United are "really stretched" after Tino Livramento is ruled out for up to two months with a hamstring injury.
Simpson prepares for Winter Paralympics with podium finish
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:58:52 GMT
Winter Paralympic gold medallist Neil Simpson secured his first World Cup podium finish since 2024 by finishing third in the men's downhill Para-alpine (vision impaired) event in Austria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why has no English boss won Premier League - and who could be first?
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:39:45 GMT
Why has an English manager not won the Premier League? Chief football writer Phil McNulty explores who could make history.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
What is it like to be a caretaker manager?
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:30:31 GMT
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what life is like as a caretaker boss after Michael Carrick's appointment at Manchester United, with Neil Warnock and Phil Brown detailing their experiences.
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".
'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.
'Shaking up old order' - Newcastle sign Sale's Quirke
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:39:52 GMT
Newcastle Red Bulls confirm the signing of Sale Sharks scrum-half Raffi Quirke on a two-year deal for next season.