What's it like to be the World Cup final referee?
Slavko Vincic, who refereed the 2026 World Cup final, reveals what it's like to take charge of the biggest game in football.
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Farbrace leaves Sussex to join Lancashire
Lancashire appoint Paul Farbrace as their new director of cricket weeks before he was due to begin the same role at Sussex.
South Africa hope to host first African Olympics
The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.
NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club
NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama says he was inspired by the unity and camaraderie of rugby after spending time with French second tier side Provence.
'Means more than just a trophy' - Djokovic claims 102nd title of career
Novak Djokovic claims the 102nd title of his astonishing career as Alex de Minaur retires injured from the China Open final.
The Norwegian Football Federation denounces Infantino to the FIFA Ethics Committee
The Scandinavian country is the first to take the step against the president of the highest organ of football for his attempt to privatize the World Cup, for the creation and award of the peace prize to Trump, and for removing the red to Balogun
'I will decide when I retire' - McClean hits out at Derry City treatment
Derry City player James McClean hits out at his treatment by Derry City amid an ongoing contract dispute with the club.
Gassiev unsure if Fury v Joshua will be for his WBA belt
Murat Gassiev says he was "surprised" when he saw reports Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua would be for his WBA world title.
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Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says
South Africa, Turkiye, Germany, Hungary and South Korea are on the list of countries revealed by the IOC.
Francisco Ramírez López wins the Loewe Prize for poetry with the book "Four nails," inspired by Christian symbolology
The Young Creation Award has been awarded to the poet Yanni Esmeralda Romero with the poemary 'Gardenias de Tepito', on a football team made up of trans people
Tennis: World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury
Jannik Sinner has not competed in a tournament since winning at Wimbledon in July and will continue his recovery.
Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.
How promotion, relegation and knockouts work in Nations League
With more than half of the 2026-27 Nations League group stage completed, BBC Sport looks at what will happen next in the competition.
Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chances
Daniil Medvedev once said you would need to knock on his hotel door at 6am for seven days in a row to make him angry - but his China Open disqualification was no surprise.
Scott returns for Scotland's WXV Tests in Australia
Lucia Scott returns to the Scotland women squad for this month's WXV Global Series fixtures with Australia in Sydney and Canberra.
Saints thrashed as Falcons score six touchdowns
Bijan Robinson scores two rushing touchdowns and Brian Robinson scores three as Atlanta Falcons beat New Orleans Saints 45-24.
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UEFA to investigate spitting incident at Ireland-Israel football match
An Israeli player is accused of spitting on an Irish coach as the teams returned to their dressing rooms at half-time.
England forward Packer to miss North America tour
Two-time World Cup winner Marlie Packer will not travel with England to North America this month for Tests against Canada and the United States.
Uefa investigating Republic of Ireland-Israel row after spitting accusation
Uefa has confirms it is investigating the half-time incident during Sunday's Nations League game between Republic of Ireland and Israel following an accusation of spitting.
Sinner out for rest of season with knee injury
World number one Jannik Sinner will not play again in 2026 because of an ongoing right knee injury.