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Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county games

Stokes and Atkinson withdrawn from county gamesByStephan ShemiltCricket Correspondent at The Kia OvalPublished3 minutes ago3 CommentsBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from their County Championship fixtures in the clearest indication yet they will be available to play for England in the third Test against New Zealand.Captain Stokes and pace bowler Atkinson were made unavailable for the second Test, which started on Wednesday, pending an investigation into an incident in a London ni...

How Murray was tempted back to tennis - and would he ever do a Serena?

How Murray was tempted back to tennis - and would he ever do a Serena?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Draper trained under Murray's watchful eye at the All England Club on SaturdayByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporterPublished14 minutes agoAndy Murray has been in the Centre Court coaching box once before.Murray famously clambered up to the stands - using the canvas roof of a commentary booth as a leg up - to celebrate with his team in 2013 after ending Britain's 77-year wait...

'Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final'

'Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Northampton Saints' two recent Prem triumphs in 2024 and 2026 have come either side of an appearance in the Champions Cup finalByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished9 minutes agoCommentsIt wasn't always top-quality rugby. But Northampton's 26-17 win over Exeter was a final of the highest calibre nonetheless.A sweat-greased ball proved difficult to tame, even for two...

'Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final'

'Every moment ached with importance as Northampton win compelling final'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Northampton Saints' two recent Prem triumphs in 2024 and 2026 have come either side of an appearance in the Champions Cup finalByMike HensonBBC Sport rugby union news reporterPublished9 minutes agoCommentsIt wasn't always top-quality rugby. But Northampton's 26-17 win over Exeter was a final of the highest calibre nonetheless.A sweat-greased ball proved difficult to tame, even for two...

Hearts line up Ghuendouz & Celtic consider Duran - gossip

Hearts line up Ghuendouz & Celtic consider Duran - gossipImage source, StarPublished1 minute agoSabri Ghuendouz will have a medical with Hearts on Monday after a fee of £870,000 was agreed with Beerschot for the 26-year-old French winger. (Sacha Tavolieri on X), externalCeltic could make a move for £2m-rated 24-year-old Qarabag striker Camilo Duran. (Sun), externalAnd Celtic are continuing to keep tabs on Go Ahead Eagles midfielder Jakob Breum, the 22-year-old who is valued at £4.4m and the subj...

Belgium vs Iran team news LIVE!

FIFA World Cup match Belgium vs Iran 21.06.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Lamine Yamal and Olmo start as Spain ring changes vs Saudi Arabia LIVE!

FIFA World Cup match Spain vs Saudi Arabia 21.06.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Briton Mullins suffers more heartbreak in UFC loss

Briton Mullins suffers more heartbreak in UFC loss Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bia Mesquita has now won three straight stoppages inside the octagonByTom RostanceBBC Sport journalistPublished3 minutes agoMelissa Mullins was submitted on her return to the UFC by Brazilian Bia Mesquita as the British fighter suffered more heartbreak in Las Vegas.Mullins, 34, was fighting four months after she was in tears on the scales at UFC London having narrowly made the weight.That hometown fight f...

'They're not gonna go away' | Why rejected £80m bid for Tonali isn't end for Spurs

Sky Sports' Michael Bridge explains why Spurs' pursuit for the Italian midfielder isn't over.

Japan run riot as Tunisia eliminated in Renard's first game

Japan run riot as Tunisia eliminated in Renard's first gameTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedJapan run riot as Tunisia eliminated in Renard's first gameClose00Ayase Ueda scores twice to help Japan to a thumping 4-0 win, as Herve Renard's first game in charge of Tunisia ends with his side being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.MATCH REPORT: Tunisia 0-4 JapanAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionTunisiaPublished1 minute agoShareclose pane...

Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in landmark 1,000th World Cup match

Two goals from Ueda, plus strikes by Kamada and Ito, sealed the fate of Tunisia and their new coach Hervé RenardPerhaps the manager wasn’t the problem after all. Tunisia sacked Sabri Lamouchi after last week’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden, appointing Hervé Renard as their seventh manager since qualifying began. But it turned out a diffident side lacking defensive conviction is a diffident side lacking defensive conviction whoever has to do the press conferences. Tunisia were well beaten by a Japan side...

Germany strikes late to sink Cote d'Ivoire, advance to knockout phase

Germany reached the knockout phase at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Cote d

Ma Ning impresses at World Cup in 0-0 draw between Curacao and Ecuador

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 14

Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 14Published1 minute agoWelcome to our Who am I? game.The rules are simple. Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible.After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score more points.Three is a good score, four or five points is exceptional.So, take part and return for more tomorrow.Today's player and clues are set by BBC Sport's Adam Millington.Aft...

Japan grab 4-0 win, as Ueda’s brace knocks Tunisia out of 2026 World Cup

Two goals from Ayase Ueda, and one each from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito keeps Asian giants Japan second in Group F.

School reenacts getting shot by police in dance routine

A US school has reenacted getting shot by police in a play.New York City fifth graders - equivalent to Year 6 in Britain - at an elementary school held the performance on June 11 as part of a Multicultural Day event.Students at PS 075 Emily Dickinson School also held signs with messages such as "Respect LGBTQIA+" and "Terrorism has no religion".Pupils from each grade staged performances for different cultural groups. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say After a performance from fourth graders r...

Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe has triggered widespread disruption, including a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide heat warnings in Germany and the closure of a football fan zone in Spain, as temperatures climb towards record levels.

Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractions

Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractionsTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedGoalline technology denies Japan goal by fractionsClose00Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes an "unbelievable save" to prevent Japan from doubling their lead by the finest of margins, in their 2026 World Cup match at Estadio Monterrey.Watch more Fifa World Cup 2026 video.Available to UK users only.SubsectionWorld CupPublished2 minutes agoShareclose pane...

Scotland’s encounter with Brazil at the 1974 FIFA World Cup

Following the players, broadcasters, organisers and supporters through the build-up to Scotland’s 1974 FIFA World Cup group encounter against Brazil in Germany.

Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history

Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make historyTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point against EcuadorByChris McKennaBBC Sport journalistPublished21 June 2026277 CommentsAs Ecuador forward Enner Valencia raced through on Curacao's goal inside the opening three minutes, the outcome seemed inevitable.About 10 yards out and with just the keeper to beat, h...