Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictionsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup Published19 June 2026Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.Iran are allowed to…
…- subscription required) , externalThe Gunners are also preparing a bid for Paris St-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola, 23. (Independent) , externalRB Leipzig have made contact with Everton over 23-year-old France Under-21 striker Thierno Barry. (Times - subscription required) , externalReal Madrid are looking…
North on Barbarians bench for farewell against WalesImage source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, George North scored two tries in the 2013 British and Irish Lions series success against AustraliaPublished19 June 2026Updated 24 June 2026Retiring great George North will come off the Barbarians bench for his final…
…after winning their opening game at the World Cup.Manager Tuchel was joined by captain Harry Kane and defenders Dan Burn and Djed Spence at Kauffman Stadium as he completed the ceremonial throw just over 24 hours after England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas.Kane, who scored two goals in the win over Croatia, posted on soci…
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…thrashing Qatar 6-0 in front of a packed and loud Vancouver Stadium.They are almost certain of a place in the last 32. But celebrations were overshadowed by a dreadful injury to Ismael Kone.The incident happened eight minutes into the second half, with Canada leading 3-0. Their former Watford midfielder Kone, shortly a…
…any sound - of chief executive Tony Rowe laying down the law, external in no uncertain terms after a club record 79-17 loss at Gloucester.But fast-forward to this month and Exeter's director of rugby Rob Baxter triumphantly walks into the away dressing room at Bath, whips off his shirt, external and joyously joins the…
Switzerland's Manzambi scores superb double against BosniaThis content is not available in your location.There was an error20-year-old Johan Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland beat Bosnia in their 2026 World Cup match in Los Angeles.MATCH REPORT: Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-HerzegovinaAvailable to UK users only.Subsection…
Milestone, then misery - Gay reaches 50 and then gives wicket away This content isn't available any more.There was an errorEngland opener Emilio Gay makes a patient 53 in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, but after reaching the milestone, he's then caught in bizarre circumstances in the very next ball as…
Clark eagle helps set up four-shot US Open leadThis content is not available in your location.There was an errorAmerican Wyndham Clark eagles the fifth hole, his 14th, at Shinnecock Hills to help take a four-shot overnight lead at the US Open.Clark will resume his first round on Friday on six under par after darkness h…
Manzambi double propels Switzerland to win against BosniaThis content is not available in your location.There was an errorSubstitute Johan Manzambi scores twice in a thrilling final 20 minutes, as Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 to edge towards a place in the World Cup round of 32.Available to UK users only.Sub…
West Indies edge Scotland in thrilling contestThis content isn't available any more.There was an errorWatch the highlights as Scotland fall agonisingly short of a famous victory against West Indies at the T20 World Cup at Headingley.Scotland fall short of famous win over WindiesAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionWome…
…the chances of success for those who entered the ballot.The move is also expected to raise more than £150m for charities and provide a £400m boost to the UK economy, according to Hugh Brasher, chief executive of London Marathon Events.Everyone who applied to take part next year will be entered into a ballot for both th…
…ImagesImage caption, Zoe Backstedt turned professional in 2022Published19 June 2026Britain's Zoe Backstedt won stage three of the Tour de Suisse Femmes on Friday, producing a commanding finish to a bunch sprint in Bad Ragaz.The 21-year-old Welshwoman took full advantage of a perfect lead-out from her team to power clea…
…BensonF1 CorrespondentPublished19 June 2026Mercedes have withdrawn their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.The championship leaders had lodged a 'right of review' request with the FIA after Formula 1's governing body overturned a 10-second penalty for Alpine's Pierre Gasly for speeding in the pit lane.…
…five years in the country.He has been named on the bench for England's non-cap fixture against a France XV in Vannes on Friday."He's been brilliant, he's like an excitable kid," said Ford, who will captain England in the match."He's got so much energy and you can tell he's just obsessed with playing rugby."He not only…
…has been a way of life and I am so grateful for everything it has given me," said Philip."My true resilience showed after a serious knee injury in 2007 threatened my sporting career. "To be able to come back from that challenging period and become a two-time Olympic medallist, a three-time world medallist, alongside mu…
…source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mauricio Pochettino's USA team scored four goals against Paraguay from six shots on target with an expected goals of 1.34ByUmir IrfanFootball tactics correspondentPublished19 June 2026For the past couple of seasons, many teams looking to dominate the ball have done so in a rigid manne…
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…Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.The England captain scored twice in a 4-2 victory in Dallas to help his side make a winning start to their World Cup campaign.After the match, Kane and his team-mates celebrated in front of joyous England fans at the Dallas Stadium as they sang Oa…
Burnley target Bellamy in managerial huntImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Craig Bellamy started his playing career at Norwich and also played for Coventry, Newcastle, Manchester City and LiverpoolByNick MashiterFootball reporterPublished19 June 2026Burnley have stepped up their pursuit of Wales boss Craig Bella…
…have been American under Trump's planFigure caption, Balogun scores stunner for USA against ParaguayByNada Tawfik, North America correspondent and Steve Sutcliffe, BBC Sport journalistPublished19 June 2026He announced himself at the World Cup with two goals for co-hosts the United States as they beat Paraguay in their…
…Australia defender Jordan Bos speaks to the media before the Socceroos' World Cup campaignByMohamed MoallimBBC Sport JournalistPublished19 June 2026When Fifa released the fastest sprint speeds from the opening round of World Cup 2026, the name at the top of the list was not one many expected.The quickest player at the…
Durham bemused by Stokes doubts as England captain finds home comfortImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ben Stokes is playing for Durham against Northamptonshire, his third County Championship match of the seasonByMatthew Henry, BBC Sport journalist at Chester-le-Street and Adam Samuel, BBC Look North sports repo…
England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second TestThis content isn't available any more.There was an errorEngland close day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 222-6, trailing by 169 after a day of poor decisions leaves the tourists firmly in control at the close of play at The Oval. Available…