Vondrousova banned four years for refusing doping test
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was issued a four-year ban from tennis by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) for refusing an anti-doping test.
Serena Williams to make singles comeback at Wimbledon
Serena Williams will make her singles comeback at Wimbledon after accepting a wild card invitation.
Curacao Goalkeeper Eloy Room Sets World Cup Save Record
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador, equalling the record for most saves in a 90-minute World Cup match since 1966.
Burnley and West Ham to meet on Championship opening weekend
Burnley and West Ham will meet on the opening weekend of the Championship season on Sunday, 16 August.
Austrian GP Declared Heat-Hazard Amid European Heatwave
The Austrian Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race, marking the first time this designation has been used this year.
USA qualify for last 32 after beating Australia
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match on June 19, 2026, securing their spot in the knockout rounds.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape
French prosecutors confirmed that Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape.
Mbappe scores two as France beat Senegal
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, contributing to France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in their World Cup 2026 Group I opener.
FIFA World Cup: Czechia vs Mexico Group A Match
Mexico has already secured a place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in Group A after victories over South Africa and South Korea.
Ronaldinho makes surprise return to football at 46
Former Brazil football star Ronaldinho has come out of retirement at the age of 46, signing with Italian club Ravenna FC.
Australia, England Unbeaten; Bangladesh Upsets Pakistan in T20 World Cup
Australia and England maintained unbeaten records in the Women's T20 World Cup.
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
Winger Jeremy Doku was criticised for his plan to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife for the birth of their first child.
Almiron Gets Red Card For Covering Mouth At World Cup
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron was issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, becoming the first player to receive such a penalty.
Ghana's Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup
Ghanaian international footballer Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match.
Brazil still waiting for real World Cup form
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup, securing their first win of the tournament and eliminating Haiti from contention.
Why Mexico is LA's favorite World Cup team
More than three million Mexicans and Mexican-Americans live in the Los Angeles area.
England and Scotland World Cup knockout stage paths
BBC News provides a UK-centric analysis of the World Cup knockout stage, focusing on the potential paths and match-ups for England and Scotland, and includes a projection tool for fans.
Scotland vs Morocco: A Historic World Cup Match
The World Cup match between Scotland and Morocco in Boston was anticipated as a potentially historic moment for the Scottish national team.
Premier League announces new season schedule and rule changes
The new Premier League season is scheduled to commence on Friday, August 21.
Newcastle's Financial Chasm Compared to Spurs
Spurs' most recent financial accounts showed they generated £230m more in income than Newcastle in 2024-25.