Windies take three wickets in an over as Scotland are defeatedThis content isn't available any more.There was an errorWatch as Aaliyah Alleyne takes three wickets in the 18th over to help West Indies edge past Scotland at the Women's T20 World Cup in Headingley.Watch more BBC Sport cricket video hereAvailable to UK use…

Mokoena's late penalty earns South Africa draw against Czech RepublicThis content is not available in your location.There was an errorTeboho Mokoena scores an 83rd-minute penalty to earn South Africa a draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup.MATCH REPORT: Czech Republic 1-1 South AfricaAvailable to UK users on…

…charge, establishing a four-shot lead at six under with two holes of his first round remaining when darkness fell.The 32-year-old American - one of 50 players who must return at 06:35 (11:35 BST) on Friday to finish their rounds - carded five birdies, an eagle and just a solitary bogey in his 16 completed holes. In fac…

…most important game of international football in 28 years, a walk on the wildside against Haiti, a game that put the heart sideways in every Scot but, ultimately, sparked the party to end all parties in the city they called Beantown.More like Beanotown, more like Scotland, Massachusetts. For almost four decades there w…

…Getty ImagesImage caption, Messi was in tears following his first World Cup hat-trick against AlgeriaByElizabeth ConwaySpanish football reporterPublished18 June 2026Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the family said in a statement on Thursday."At this time, he is under medical…

Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographersImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Tuchel and his coaching staff in the dugout had their view blocked during the anthemsByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished18 June 2026England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers…

Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stokes is playing for Durham in the County Championship from FridayByStephan ShemiltCricket Correspondent at The OvalPublished18 June 2026Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test a…

…joked Schmidt, who will hand over to Queensland Reds' Les Kiss after July's matches against Ireland, France and Italy."There's an old dog... great to lean on and he's a known quantity and leader in the group, which we lacked a bit during last season [after injuries hit]."Slipper said that the prospect of playing in a h…

…caption, Rico Verhoeven called for a rematch and an apology after losing the fight against Oleksandr Usyk ByLorraine McKennaBBC Sport JournalistPublished18 June 2026The referee at the centre of the controversial fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven last month told a boxing commission he had seen enough to st…

…is no bigger shop window in football than the World Cup - and goalscorers are certainly taking their chance to shine.The goals are flying in at the tournament - 89 in 28 games in Mexico, Canada and the United States to date, while there have been two wonderful hat-tricks.Could some of those goalscorers move to the Prem…

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.…