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Top Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism

8/17/2026, 8:46:08 PM

Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

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Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez

8/17/2026, 1:50:22 PM

Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

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LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'

8/17/2026, 7:33:13 PM

LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

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Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

8/17/2026, 8:02:27 PM

Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.

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Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job

8/17/2026, 4:01:05 PM

The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.

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'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple

8/17/2026, 7:02:43 AM

Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.

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£2.14bn and counting - why Premier League spending could set new record

8/17/2026, 1:07:16 PM

Premier League clubs have spent £2.14bn this summer, with huge sums moving between top-flight rivals. BBC Sport examines the possibility of a new spending record.

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These eight players will help you win FPL

8/17/2026, 7:49:52 AM

Our Fantasy Premier League experts pick eight players they think will help you have a successful FPL season.

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Signings impress but squad issues remain - learnings from Man Utd's summer

8/17/2026, 8:29:10 AM

Positives, negatives and areas to address urgently - how are Michael Carrick's Manchester United shaping up now pre-season is over?

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Stats that show Premier League is getting more competitive

8/17/2026, 6:41:27 AM

Last season, the Premier League was arguably more competitive than it has been for years. BBC Sport looks at whether that will continue to be the case this time around.

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Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?

8/16/2026, 5:20:47 AM

Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped are they for the challenge?

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Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

8/17/2026, 1:18:44 PM

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

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What England can expect from captain Root

8/17/2026, 2:38:15 PM

What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?

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Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes

8/17/2026, 1:55:54 PM

Manchester United have no intention of selling captain Bruno Fernandes despite Turkish club Galatasaray being prepared to lodge a bid for the 31-year-old later this week.

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What will ticket arrangements be for Rangers v Celtic?

8/17/2026, 4:46:57 PM

A few months on from disorder at their last cup meeting at Ibrox, Rangers and Celtic are scheduled to meet at the same venue but the ticketing arrangements are still to be confirmed. BBC Scotland asse…

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Bronze explains out-of-character contract extension

8/17/2026, 8:06:16 AM

England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea.

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England's new number three Cox leaning on Kohli advice

8/17/2026, 2:40:18 PM

Jordan Cox says advice from India superstar Virat Kohli will stick with him "forever" as he prepares for England's first Test with Pakistan.

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Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino

8/17/2026, 12:43:23 PM

The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.

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Fan knitting, huge hitting and catches galore - The best of The Hundred

8/17/2026, 3:05:04 PM

As The Hundred comes to an end for another season, BBC Sport looks back at the best moments from the 2026 men and women's tournaments.

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'Sensational' Hunt's historic European Championships

8/17/2026, 2:10:00 PM

Relive Great Britain's Amy Hunt's "iconic" European Championships where the sprinter won four gold medals with victories in the women's 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and the mixed 4x100m relay.

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GB's Hunter-Bell comfortably wins 'serene, beautiful' 1500m gold

8/16/2026, 8:34:53 PM

Georgia Hunter-Bell wins convincingly in the women's 1500m to take gold for Great Britain, making herself uncatchable on the final stretch.

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Hunt wins fourth gold as GB storm to mixed 4x100m relay victory

8/16/2026, 7:45:20 PM

Jeremiah Azu, Dina-Asher Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt combine to win gold for Great Britain in the first mixed 4x100m relay at the European Athletics Championships.

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'He's the professor' - Rodri's Manchester City journey

8/16/2026, 8:51:15 PM

BBC Sport takes a look back at the moments that defined Rodri's time at Manchester City, from important goals to injuries and a Ballon d'Or, as the great midfielder takes his next step in his career.

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Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell

8/17/2026, 6:31:36 AM

A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.

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MacInnes stars as GB top medals table at Europeans

8/17/2026, 11:56:39 AM

Great Britain finish top of the medals table at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris as Keanna MacInnes helps them win two golds on Sunday.

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West Brom in talks over permanent Collyer return

8/17/2026, 6:26:31 PM

Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is in talks with West Bromwich Albion about returning to The Hawthorns on a permanent basis.

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Ipswich sign Strasbourg duo Enciso & Ouattara

8/17/2026, 2:51:19 PM

Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.

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Cagliari's Trepy in intensive care after pool incident

8/17/2026, 6:15:23 PM

Cagliari striker Yael Trepy is being treated in intensive care after an incident in Sardinia.

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Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador

8/17/2026, 12:32:54 PM

Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery is selected in Great Britain's Davis Cup team to face Ecuador in September.

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Coventry sign Forest striker Awoniyi for £9m

8/17/2026, 4:02:31 PM

Coventry City have signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for £9m.

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Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington

8/17/2026, 5:15:45 AM

In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.

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Vingegaard out for rest of season with Tour injury

8/17/2026, 11:32:36 AM

Team Visma rider Jonas Vingegaard will miss the rest of season to continue his recovery from a broken collarbone sustained in July's Tour de France.

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What we learned from Wafcon 2026

8/17/2026, 4:51:37 PM

BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.

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Dean to captain England against Ireland

8/17/2026, 10:40:26 AM

Charlie Dean will lead England for their one-day international series against Ireland in September, with regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt among a number of senior players rested.

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Spurs' Vicario set to join Juventus on loan

8/17/2026, 9:05:54 AM

Tottenham accept a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.

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Five in Five: Football quiz No 1

8/17/2026, 6:04:20 AM

Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?

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Dublin Dons? The failed attempt to bring a Premier League club to Ireland

8/17/2026, 6:19:22 AM

Just how close did an Irish consortium come to buying a Premier League team and moving them to Dublin?

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Seifert powers Super Giants to first Hundred title

8/16/2026, 8:45:11 PM

Tim Seifert smashes 72 off 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five-wickets in the men's Hundred final at Lord's to claim their first title.

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Scheffler cruises to eight-shot win at first FedEx Cup play-off

8/17/2026, 8:49:01 AM

World number one Scottie Scheffler cruises to an eight-shot victory at the first FedEx Cup play-off event at the St Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.

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'The jump of her life!' - GB's Sawyers takes long jump silver

8/16/2026, 8:50:11 PM

Great Britain's Jazz Sawyers puts on "one of the performances of the championship" to take silver in the women's long jump, finishing just one centimetre behind gold-winning Larissa Iapichino.

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Rockets dominate Sunrisers to win first Hundred title

8/16/2026, 4:38:12 PM

Trent Rockets win their first Hundred title in the women's competitionafter bowling out Sunrisers Leeds for 91 to win by eight-wickets in the final at Lord's.

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'Very last stroke!' - GB win dramatic relay gold

8/16/2026, 6:46:21 PM

Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m relay, stealing the win from Italy in a dramatic finish as the swim comes right down to the wire.

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From Chelsea bomb squad to new chapter at Como for Chalobah

8/17/2026, 1:30:18 PM

After ending his near 20-year association with Chelsea by joining Como 1907 this summer, Trevoh Chalobah credits his time at Stamford Bridge with building his resilience.

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Wrigley & Harris well-placed for Olympics after Worlds win

8/17/2026, 2:22:09 PM

British sailing duo Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris establish themselves as favorites for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold at the 470 World Championship in Japan.

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Why captain Tierney stayed as relegated Leicester look to rebuild

8/17/2026, 10:44:26 AM

When Leicester City were relegated from the Women's Super League in May, it was the catalyst for a mass exodus from the club. But Sam Tierney stayed.

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Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 28

8/17/2026, 6:10:48 AM

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

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Knight Riders could invest in Hundred if it expands

8/17/2026, 10:16:02 AM

Kolkata Knight Riders are interested in buying a stake in a new Hundred franchise if the competition expands to 10 teams.

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Police probe sexual assault claim against Aussie Rules players

8/17/2026, 5:46:45 AM

The Sydney Swans confirmed an incident had occurred in the hours after the team's win on Sunday.

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Ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Halaholo retires

8/17/2026, 9:59:47 AM

Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has ended his professional rugby career after 'a series of niggling injuries'.

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6/8/2026, 10:33:57 AM

Get the latest transfer news and gossip ahead of the new season

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Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes

8/17/2026, 1:55:54 PM

Manchester United have no intention of selling captain Bruno Fernandes despite Turkish club Galatasaray being prepared to lodge a bid for the 31-year-old later this week.

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Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job

8/17/2026, 4:01:05 PM

The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.

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Cliftonville members vote in favour of TIG takeover

8/17/2026, 6:49:15 PM

The future of Cliftonville is now settled as members have voted in favour of a takeover by the Toronto Investment Group [TIG] following a long-running saga.

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GB eventing team claim record-breaking world title

8/17/2026, 10:36:03 AM

Watch Olympic eventing champions Laura Collett and Ros Canter final phase to secure record-breaking team gold and individual bronze and silver medals at the FEI World Championships, Aachen, Germany.

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Bronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon

8/16/2026, 10:24:51 AM

Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.

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'Outstanding!' GB's Macinnes wins 200m butterfly gold with 'gutsy' swim

8/16/2026, 5:36:31 PM

Great Britain's Keanna Macinnes holds on to win gold in the women's 200m butterfly at the European Aquatics Championships, swimming a lifetime best to do so.

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European Championship marathon records fall in men's and women's races

8/16/2026, 12:14:17 PM

Germany's Amanal Petros and Finland's Alisa Vainio both set new championship records on their way to gold in the men and women's marathons, on the final day of the 2026 European Athletics Championship…

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Fry and Glamourdale complete historic double-double

8/16/2026, 1:34:45 PM

Great Britain's Charlotte Fry retains her Grand Prix freestyle title in Aachen, Germany - becoming the first rider in the history of the FEI World Championships to win both individual dressage titles…

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'Absolutely miles ahead!' GB women win brilliant relay gold

8/15/2026, 9:14:57 PM

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, Amy Hunt, Success Eduan and Imani-Lara Lansiquot dominate the 4x100m relay to win a brilliant gold.

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Great Britain storm to 4x100m relay gold

8/15/2026, 8:51:11 PM

Great Britain quartet Romell Glave, Zharnell Hughes, Jeremiah Azu and Louie Hinchliffe race to 4x100m relay gold at the European Athletics Championships.

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Great Britain win gold with mixed freestyle 4x200m championship record

8/15/2026, 9:49:21 PM

Great Britain set a championship record as they take gold in the mixed freestyle 4x200m at the European Aquatics Championships.

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GB's Hunter Bell glides into 1500m final

8/15/2026, 11:51:14 AM

Georgia Hunter Bell wins her heat and is the only Brit to qualify for Sunday's women's 1500m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

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When Footballers Find New Homes

1/5/2026, 10:48:48 AM

Academy starlets, Theo Walcott, and experts explore how young players' moves are handled.

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Football’s Financial Shame: The Story of the V11

9/2/2025, 5:00:00 AM

Unveiling a hidden scandal affecting a group of former Premier League players.

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Fresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight

8/15/2026, 6:32:00 AM

Keely Hodgkinson says she is proud of her ability to "continue to fight" after taking silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships.

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'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead

8/15/2026, 8:23:21 AM

With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be "fast-tracked" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?

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No player bigger than a club - is that changing for some fans?

8/15/2026, 5:59:18 AM

From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, are star names a bigger draw than clubs for young fans?

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Who to pick, who to avoid - your team's FPL assets analysed

8/14/2026, 7:14:05 AM

Our team of FPL experts assess the best and worst picks for 2026-27 from each of the 20 Premier League teams.

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Done in a weekend - the $12.5bn LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA

8/13/2026, 8:00:33 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers' record $12.5bn (£9.3bn) sale was agreed in the space of a weekend, leaving the NBA world and fans in shock.

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When do the major European leagues start and what are the big stories?

8/13/2026, 1:06:55 PM

BBC Sport looks at the big stories in Europe heading into the 2026-27 season.

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How to follow the new football season on BBC Sport

7/11/2026, 6:03:35 AM

When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.

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The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record

8/10/2026, 7:00:24 AM

BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

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Life as a Wag in the transfer window

8/8/2026, 5:15:34 AM

What is life like for footballers' families during the transfer window where a last-minute deal means you need to uproot your life and move hundreds of miles?

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A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up

8/7/2026, 12:41:51 PM

Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten.

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A summer that changed Welsh football

8/4/2026, 5:17:17 AM

A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever.

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The phone call that made Briton an NFL trailblazer

7/30/2026, 5:42:12 AM

Seydou Traore is the first graduate of the UK-based NFL Academy to be drafted in the NFL. This is how he beat the odds.

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The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal

7/29/2026, 7:38:24 PM

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

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How a feminist netball pioneer set out to build 'physically perfect' women

7/23/2026, 6:20:17 AM

Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.

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