…1 of 6Slide 1 of 6, Mirror back page , Mirror back pageEnd of image galleryPublished18 June 2026Updated 19 June 2026Arsenal's opening bid for Jeremy Monga rejected by Leicester, Gunners also preparing bid for Bradley Barcola and RB Leipzig make contact with Everton over Barry. Arsenal have had their first bid for Leice…
…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 professional game against Wales at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.The 34-year-old, who announced in April he will retire at t…
…in Kansas City and Alex Howell, Football reporter in Kansas CityPublished19 June 2026Thomas Tuchel threw the first pitch at the home of baseball team Kansas City Royals as his England squad enjoyed some downtime after winning their opening game at the World Cup.Manager Tuchel was joined by captain Harry Kane and defend…
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 12Published19 June 2026Welcome to our Who am I? game.The rules are simple. Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible.After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score…
…marred by serious injuryByGary RoseBBC Sport journalist at Vancouver StadiumPublished19 June 2026It should have been a moment of pure joy.Canada, 40 years after playing in their first World Cup, secured their first-ever win at the tournament in emphatic fashion, thrashing Qatar 6-0 in front of a packed and loud Vancouv…
…to win 27-26 in their semi-final last weekByBrent PilnickBBC Sport EnglandPublished19 June 2026Two dressing-room scenes less than 14 months apart could not tell more aptly the story of how far Exeter have come as they prepare for Saturday's Prem final.At the end of April last year, there was footage - without any sound…
…Poole, BBC Sport journalist and Katie Gornall, BBC Sport correspondentPublished19 June 2026The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027.Organisers confirmed earlier this year that they were exploring ways to enable more people to take part, after a record 1.33 milli…
…source, Getty 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…
…Prix after serving a drive-through penaltyByAndrew 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…
…BBC Sport rugby union news reporter and Sara Orchard, Rugby union commentatorPublished19 June 2026Benhard Janse van Rensburg's enthusiasm and energy have won over his new England team-mates, says George Ford.Janse van Rensburg, 29, was born in South Africa and appeared for the Springboks under-20 side, but, after a Rug…
…Asha Philip is a two-time Olympic medalistByPaul BattisonBBC Sport journalistPublished19 June 2026British two-time Olympic medallist Asha Philip has announced her retirement from athletics.The 35-year-old was part of the 4x100m relay teams that won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Games.After a 19-year ca…
…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 manner. A very common shape in possession has been the 3-2-2-3 set-up, with a box in midfield - teams such as Manchester City, Chel…
Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilersImage source, Getty ImagesPublished11 June 2026It is a dilemma plenty of people in the UK will be wrestling with over the next few weeks - stay up for the match, or catch up the morning after.But how do you find out what's happened overnight at the World Cup without any spo…
How to watch the World Cup on the BBC and ITVPublished6 June 2026Updated 2 July 2026World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico has reached the knockout stage. Here are the forthcoming games and where you can watch and listen to them in the UK. How to follow on the BBCDuring the tournament, 54 matches will b…
…a record 81 goals in 115 games for EnglandByPaul BattisonBBC Sport journalistPublished19 June 2026Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans following England's win over Croatia on 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…
…Newcastle, Manchester City and LiverpoolByNick MashiterFootball reporterPublished19 June 2026Burnley have stepped up their pursuit of Wales boss Craig Bellamy.The Clarets have contacted the Football Association of Wales (FAW) as they target their former coach in their search for Scott Parker's replacement.No deal has b…
…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 opening game.But Folarin Balogun only represents the USA because of a quirk of his birth.And the irony is t…
…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 tournament so far was Australia defender Jordan Bo…
…at Chester-le-Street and Adam Samuel, BBC Look North sports reporterPublished19 June 2026Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.All-rounder Stokes, 35, was left out of England's squad for th…
…for Nike and Adidas respectivelyBySimon CassonBBC Sport senior journalistPublished19 June 2026The World Cup is all about numbers. Which team has scored the most goals? Who's got enough points to make it to the knockout stages? The same is true in marketing - which brand has the biggest market capitalisation? Put simply…
…with Paris St-GermainByEmma SandersBBC Sport women's football news reporterPublished19 June 2026Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has joined London City Lionesses on a two-year deal after leaving Paris St-Germain. The 33-year-old left France after two seasons upon the expiry of her contract, having made 22 appearanc…
…with Arsenal, Paris St-Germain and LiverpoolByCiaran KellyFootball reporterPublished19 June 2026Olivier Giroud knows a prodigious talent when he sees one."I played with Kylian Mbappe when he was 18," the BBC Sport pundit said. "He was so mature for his age and I have the same feeling with Ayyoub."It is a bold statement…
…machine by some broadcastersByDaniel AustinBBC Sport senior journalistPublished19 June 2026Four minutes and 20 seconds per match. Or seven hours, 30 minutes and 40 seconds across the tournament.That's how much extra TV advertising some football fans around the world are watching during mandatory hydration breaks at the…
…starts against Ghana on TuesdayByPhil McNultyChief football writer in DallasPublished19 June 2026England's attacking style in their opening World Cup win against Croatia in Dallas created a stir of excitement but still left head coach Thomas Tuchel with questions to ponder.Tuchel's side looked vulnerable in defence aft…
…eight matches on the ATP TourByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporterPublished19 June 2026France's Corentin Moutet has lost almost his entire Queen's prize money after being fined $40,000 (£30,325) for swearing seven times in a live BBC television interview.The 27-year-old has been given the maximum punishment…