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McIlroy makes major warning after Masters triumph

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:47:23 GMT

After retaining his Masters title, Rory McIlroy spent four hours dealing with presentations and interviews but was still smiling for the final one, writes Iain Carter.

'It's make or break for him' - is it silverware or the sack for Arteta?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:39:33 GMT

Speaking on the Monday Night Club, former Premier League striker and BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton says Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta must win the Premier League or the Champions League this season or risk losing his job at the Emirates.

We can get Lawes to World Cup – Sale boss Sanderson

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:13:50 GMT

Courtney Lawes is backed to make a sensational return to the England set-up for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by his new Sale boss Alex Sanderson.

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What do you know about teenagers in F1?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:13:02 GMT

Following 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli's rise to the top of the drivers' championship, take the BBC Sport quiz to see how much you know about F1's teenagers.

British doubles legend Murray retires from tennis

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:23 GMT

Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.

Guler scores in opening minute after mistake from Neuer

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:01:03 GMT

Arda Guler pounces on a loose pass from Manuel Neuer to level the tie between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Allianz Arena.

'I wasn't surprised' - Slot critical of overturned Liverpool penalty

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:23:16 GMT

Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the penalty that was overturned by VAR in his side's Champions League second-leg defeat by PSG would "usually" have been given, but says the Reds have had bad luck with refereeing decisions this season.

Two fans get first banning orders for tailgating

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:04:49 GMT

Two men become the first in England to be convicted for breaking a new tailgating law at last month's Carabao Cup final.

How PSG's 'engine room' were the key to Liverpool win

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:02:19 GMT

BBC Sport pundit Stephen Warnock believes PSG's Joao Neves, Vitinha and Warren Zaire-Emery are "the best three midfielders" in the world after their influential role in the French champions' 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Sheff Wed to start next season with 15-point penalty, bidder told

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:31:37 GMT

The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty.

Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season - will Arbeloa pay the price?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:21:54 GMT

After losing out to Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, Real Madrid face the prospect of a trophyless season that could cost Alvaro Arbeloa his job.

County replacements rule could be changed in May

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:22:56 GMT

Rules allowing replacement players in the County Championship could be changed at the end of the first block of fixtures.

Alcaraz out of Barcelona Open with wrist injury

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:43 GMT

World number two Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of the Barcelona Open with an injury to his right wrist, one month before the start of his French Open defence.

Why both Champions League semi-finals are hard to call

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:57:52 GMT

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onouha and Julien Laurens look at why the semi-finals between PSG & Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid & Arsenal are both really hard to call who will win.

Arsenal through to semi-finals with cagey draw against Sporting

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:16:50 GMT

Arsenal play out an unconvincing goalless draw at home with Sporting to qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League, where they will meet Atletico Madrid.

Atleti hold off Barca comeback to reach semi-finals

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:01:26 GMT

Atletico Madrid survive a 2-1 second leg defeat to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, as ten-man Barcelona are eliminated 3-2 on aggregate at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Sophie's mum died of ovarian cancer - don't tell her it's taboo

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:02:20 GMT

Sophie Fawn's mum died of ovarian cancer - and the Manchester Thunder player explains to BBC Sport why she wants to talk about it to raise awareness.

Ultra-marathon champion dies while running Cape Wrath trail

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:20:54 GMT

David Parrish was trying to beat the record for the fastest man to complete the 234 mile trail.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:12:05 GMT

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Refereeing in Atletico tie 'a robbery' - Barca's Raphinha

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:32:51 GMT

Barcelona's exit from the Champions League quarter-finals was "a robbery", says their forward Raphinha.

Liverpool lead Senesi race - Thursday's gossip

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:39:26 GMT

Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi on Liverpool's radar, Reds also interested in Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon, while Manchester City are tracking Feyenoord defender Givairo Read.

When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 GMT

No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss.

Joshua v Fury will not be in Dublin - Hearn

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:19:45 GMT

A heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua "is not going to happen at Croke Park" according to Eddie Hearn.

Exeter members to vote on takeover by US backers

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:45:28 GMT

Exeter Chiefs' search for a new owner could be nearly complete with an American-backed offer to be put to a vote of members.

Jeers and defensive crisis - Carrick facing first big Man Utd test

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:08:29 GMT

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.

Four hours inside Bellamy's office - and the Wales boss' complex mind

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:04:15 GMT

Wales boss Craig Bellamy discusses everything from football to Balkan history - and playing Ken and Barbie - in an exclusive, in-depth interview with BBC Sport.

Dembele double sends Liverpool crashing out of Champions League

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:01:07 GMT

Ousmane Dembele's second-half double puts an end to a spirited Liverpool performance, as Paris Saint-Germain seal their place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 second-leg win at Anfield.

Former champion Brecel misses out on Crucible spot

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:44:24 GMT

Former winner Luca Brecel fails to qualify for the 2026 World Snooker Championship, losing to Wales' Jak Jones in the last qualifying round.

Maguire gets extra ban and will miss Chelsea trip

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:46:36 GMT

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will miss Saturday's trip to Chelsea after receiving an additional one-match ban.

Are Kompany's Bayern a glimpse at football after Guardiola?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:29:37 GMT

With Vincent Kompany making an impressive impact at Bayern Munich, BBC Sport's tactics expert Umir Irfan takes a closer look at the manager's unique style.

When was Scotland's last three-way title race?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:06:51 GMT

Three sides are battling for the Scottish title this season, but when was the last time there such a close contest?

54 years, 48 leagues, 2,000 grounds - the ultimate football odyssey

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:06:36 GMT

BBC Sport travels with the UK's ultimate groundhopper to the final match of a decades-long, history-making journey.

Wood must manage knee issue for the rest of his life

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:04:27 GMT

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood will have to manage his knee injury for the rest of his life.

'I might not be here' - Stokes on being hit in face by ball

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:46:45 GMT

England captain Ben Stokes says he "got out quite lucky" with major facial surgery after an incident in the nets at Durham.

Another Sunday In Hell: The brutal race that thwarts the greats

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:25:03 GMT

Paris-Roubaix's remains elite's sport's most volatile journey of daring and dust. And the Hell of the North is the one race legend Tadej Pogacar still can't win.

Wales wing Neumann ruled out for rest of Six Nations

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:23:50 GMT

Wales wing Lisa Neumann is ruled out of the remainder of the Women's Six Nations with a hamstring injury.

Why Verstappen is 'keystone' to driver market - F1 Q&A

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:57:38 GMT

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

'He's done it!' - Diaz scores stunner to earn Bayern late win

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:24:12 GMT

Luis Diaz scores a powerful strike from the edge of the box to break 10-man Real Madrid's resistance, as Bayern Munich take a late lead in their Champions League quarter-final tie.

Slot says VAR has gone against Liverpool - is he right?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:35:44 GMT

Liverpool's exit from the Champions League was hastened by a VAR intervention. BBC Sport analyses the key refereeing decisions in their season.

Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup - Deschamps

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:46:25 GMT

France manager Didier Deschamps confirms striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final defeat by Paris St-Germain on Tuesday.

John Terry and Colchester - what both parties have to gain from takeover

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:40:45 GMT

BBC Sport explores John Terry's imminent takeover of Colchester, why ex-pros are buying clubs, and what the feeling is among fans.

Boxing great Usyk defends Verhoeven title fight

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:47:47 GMT

Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven next month.

GB's Cairess out of London Marathon with injury

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:06:11 GMT

Emile Cairess is ruled out of this year's London Marathon - where he was expected to challenge Sir Mo Farah's British record - because of a calf issue.

Is Slot still searching for his ideal Liverpool starting XI?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:49:44 GMT

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock and Nedum Onuoha feel Arne Slot's Liverpool do not have a definitive starting XI and style of play like other clubs around Europe, following their elimination from the competition at the hands of PSG.

Scotland chase 160 to beat Namibia in first T20

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:34:28 GMT

Scotland start their T20 series against Namibia in convincing fashion as they chase down 160 with seven balls to spare in Windhoek.

Does it matter if Wrexham don't get promoted this season?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:20:00 GMT

BBC Sport examines whether it matters if Wrexham don't seal promotion to the Premier League this season at the first time of asking.

The Briton who remains in demand in NBA at 74

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:15:15 GMT

BBC Sport charts the remarkable career of Alex McKechnie, who left Scotland to become one of the NBA's top physiotherapists with a reputation of saving basketball careers.

Is Arteta right in talk around Arsenal form?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:41:00 GMT

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onouha and Julien Laurens believe Mikel Arteta is trying to "convince" the Arsenal fanbase that concerns around his team's form are overblown, after Arsenal qualified for the semi-finals in nervy fashion against Sporting.

Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:44:59 GMT

How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James?

Harlequins' ex-England lock Launchbury to retire

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:56:47 GMT

Former England and Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury is to retire from rugby at the end of this season.

Higgins and McGann on TikToks, friendship and Six Nations

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:54:35 GMT

In the latest episode of the Ireland Rugby Social podcast, Ireland's Anna McGann and Eve Higgins talk about their TikToks, friendship and this year's Women's Six Nations.

Arteta wanted fire but Arsenal limp to semis - does style matter?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:07:45 GMT

Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage draw with Belgium

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:12:48 GMT

Watch the highlights as Scotland score in stoppage time to salvage a World Cup qualification draw with Belgium.

Peaty wins British 100m title in 'astonishing' time

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:41:33 GMT

Adam Peaty puts on an "astonishing" performance in the men's 100m breaststroke final, with a time of 58.97 seconds at the Acquatics Great British Swimming Championships.

Bayern strike late to beat Real Madrid in seven-goal thriller

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:41:53 GMT

Bayern Munich leave it late in a back-and-forth classic to beat Real Madrid 4-3 to set up a meeting with Paris St-Germain in the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Bayern links and World Cup hopes - a big summer for Gordon

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:23:00 GMT

Anthony Gordon faces a big summer - with World Cup hopes and the possibility that Newcastle will need to sell him. So what comes next for the England forward?

British doubles legend Murray retires from tennis

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:23 GMT

Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.

Higgins and McGann on TikToks, friendship and Six Nations

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:54:35 GMT

In the latest episode of the Ireland Rugby Social podcast, Ireland's Anna McGann and Eve Higgins talk about their TikToks, friendship and this year's Women's Six Nations.

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Murray retires

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:39:52 GMT

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis as one of the most-decorated doubles players in the world. Here's a look back at his 2007 and 2017 mixed doubles triumphs at Wimbledon.

World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:07:42 GMT

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne reveals she suffered from disordered eating and body dysmorphia during the coronavirus lockdown.

Murray retires after 'tough year of tennis'

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:31:32 GMT

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Jamie Murray retires from tennis, saying he had no desire to return to the sport and has no regrets.

Peaty looks to future after winning 50m British title

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:22:28 GMT

Three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty continues his fine form by winning the 50m breaststroke at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championships in London.

No practice, no problem for Stevens before Crucible return

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:56:33 GMT

Matthew Stevens heads into snooker's biggest event saying he barely practises these days - and his table at home is of the coffee variety.

Quiz: Name every team to have reached a Champions League semi-final

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:03 GMT

Thirty-one teams have reached the Champions League semi-finals since the tournament's rebrand in 1992-93.

How Bayern Munich's wingers took the game to Real Madrid

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:23:20 GMT

Champions League analysts Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Julien Laurens look at how Michael Olise and Luis Diaz caused Real Madrid's defence constant problems after they helped Bayern Munich reach the semi-finals.

Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:28:14 GMT

The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's elite tournament has delivered drama in spades.

The marketing manager trying to match father's world record

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:01:09 GMT

Adam Wilkie, a marketing manager and the son of Olympic swimming champion David, is chasing his father's world record time in his memory.

Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:34:05 GMT

Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf's players were told earlier this year the event would run for "many years" as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.

How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal?

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:50:45 GMT

A new BBC documentary looks at the rise of bare-knuckle boxing as fighter Liam 'Rocky' Rees tells BBC Sport why he loves the adrenaline.

Will Iraola's summer exit speed up managerial merry-go-round?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:05:18 GMT

Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth could make it a frantic summer in the Premier League's managerial market, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

'I should have died' - former England batter Taylor reflects on forced retirement

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:43:02 GMT

Speaking 10 years on from his retirement aged 26, former England batter James Taylor speaks about how he "should have died" from his heart condition.