Surrey-born 'giraffe' O'Rourke ready to take on England

I did not intend to make light of self-harm - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he did not intend "to make light" of self-harm when he answered a question about scratches on his face.

Published: 2024-11-27 12:08:53

'England arrive at judgement day for Bazball'

The tour of New Zealand begins a defining year for England under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Published: 2024-11-27 11:11:04

Former England prop Marler retires from rugby

Former England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler announces his retirement from professional rugby aged 34.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:50:41

Liverpool's best chance of beating Real Madrid in 15 years?

With Kylian Mbappe not yet at his best and the in-form Vinicius Jr out injured, is this Liverpool's best chance to beat Real Madrid since 2009?

Published: 2024-11-27 06:46:53

Murphy beats Ding in decider to reach quarter-finals

Shaun Murphy beats three-time winner Ding Junhui 6-5 in a final-frame decider to move into the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.

Published: 2024-11-27 17:36:49

New deal sees Italian GP stay at Monza until 2031

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza will remain on the Formula 1 schedule until at least 2031.

Published: 2024-11-27 17:36:28

Struggling Hull City sack boss Walter

Hull City sack boss Tim Walter after just 17 league games in charge, with the team in the Championship relegation zone.

Published: 2024-11-27 17:40:40

Watch all six goals in Hibs and Aberdeen's thriller

Watch the goals as Hibernian and Aberdeen share six goals - including three in added time - in a Scottish Premiership thriller.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:59:42

FA investigates referee Coote over booking claims

The Football Association says it is investigating an allegation that referee David Coote discussed giving a yellow card with a fan before a Championship match.

Published: 2024-11-27 09:58:06

Chisora to face Wallin in Manchester 'last dance'

British heavyweight Derek Chisora will face Sweden's Otto Wallin in Manchester early next year.

Published: 2024-11-27 16:37:27

Barcelona's Yamal wins 2024 Golden Boy award

Barcelona and Spain's Lamine Yamal is named the best young player in Europe.

Published: 2024-11-27 17:08:56

Zhang makes 147 at UK Championship

China's Zhang Anda makes a 147 break in his second round match against compatriot Lei Peifan at the UK Championship at the Barbican in York.

Published: 2024-11-26 22:55:19

Three problems Ancelotti needs to solve at Real Madrid

Spanish football expert Guillem Balague explains the three problems puzzling manager Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Published: 2024-11-27 06:11:23

Fans have a right to express how they feel - Guardiola reacts to boos

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts after his side are booed following their 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the Champions League.

Published: 2024-11-26 23:22:32

Players returning to fitness have raised Arsenal's levels - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the return of several players from injury has raised his team's level, after the Gunners won 5-1 at Sporting in the Champions League.

Published: 2024-11-26 23:18:02

I felt a bit like the scapegoat after Euros - Bellingham

Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham says he "felt like the scapegoat" after the Euros with the amount of criticism he received.

Published: 2024-11-26 18:45:03

Johnson's Grand Slam Track - what is it and what does it mean for athletics?

Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track is set for its inaugural season in 2025 - but what is it all about, what does it mean for athletics and will it come to the UK?

Published: 2024-11-27 08:40:08

Hearn wants Taylor-Serrano 3 at Croke Park

Eddie Hearn says a third bout with Amanda Serrano is the priority for Katie Taylor's next fight.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:33:46

Spurs goalkeeper Vicario out for months - Postecoglou

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is out for "months, not weeks" with an ankle injury, Ange Postecoglou confirms.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:44:34

Hill traffic ticket dropped after police detainment

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill had his case dismissed after the officer failed to show in court.

Published: 2024-11-26 23:05:14

Amorim wants Rashford to show desire to peak again

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says he will help Marcus Rashford return to his best form but put the onus on the England forward to show his willing.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:58:40

Stokes opted out of IPL to prolong England career

Captain Ben Stokes says he opted out of the Indian Premier League auction in order to prolong his England career.

Published: 2024-11-27 06:22:39

Lille condemn knife attack on fans before Bologna game

Lille say two fans have been stabbed in a "cowardly and intolerable attack" before their Champions League match against Bologna on Wednesday.

Published: 2024-11-27 15:35:17

Ex-Man City striker Kavelashvili to become Georgia president

Former Manchester City striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become the president of Georgia after the country's ruling party nominated him as their candidate.

Published: 2024-11-27 16:22:30

'Ruined himself' - the startling decline of Labuschagne

After Marnus Labuschagne's failures in the first Test with India, BBC Sport examines his slump and the issues with Australia's other batters.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:52:20

Under-18s would not have conceded six goals - Rooney

Plymouth Argyle head coach Wayne Rooney says the club's junior team could have done better than his first team in the 6-1 loss at Norwich City.

Published: 2024-11-26 23:34:31

Biggest games, honest conversations and learning Dutch - Olivia Clark column

In her latest BBC Sport column, Olivia Clark discusses Wales' upcoming Euro 2025 play-off final against the Republic of Ireland, looks back on the semi-final victory over Slovakia and gives an update on life in the Netherlands and playing Champions League football.

Published: 2024-11-27 11:48:40

O'Connell praises 'fantastic' Schmidt before reunion

Paul O'Connell says "fantastic coach" Joe Schmidt's influence is still evident within the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's reunion at Aviva Stadium.

Published: 2024-11-27 06:54:55

Ireland hammered by Bangladesh in ODI opener

Ireland fall to a 154-run defeat by Bangladesh in the first of three ODIs in Mirpur.

Published: 2024-11-27 11:14:23

Man Utd eye Napoli's Kvaratskhelia - Wednesday's gossip

Napoli might sell Manchester United target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Real Madrid target Tottenham's Pedro Porro and Brighton make Evan Ferguson available for loan, plus more.

Published: 2024-11-26 21:30:38

England's fix-ups - what's on Borthwick's to-do list this winter?

After an autumn in which progress seemed to stall, which areas do England need to focus most attention on before the Six Nations?

Published: 2024-11-26 17:37:52

'There is no event' - Golden Boy opposes Garcia exhibition with kickboxer

Banned boxer Ryan Garcia says he is fighting in an exhibition bout in Japan in December, but his promoter says otherwise.

Published: 2024-11-27 09:39:43

'Fragile, frail & weak' - Man City's defensive woes continue

Pep Guardiola says his Man City side are "fragile", while they are also labelled "weak" and "frail" after surrendering a 3-0 Champions League lead against Feyenoord at Etihad Stadium.

Published: 2024-11-27 11:33:17

Jamaica beat England to win Horizon series

Jamaica claim a convincing victory against England to win the inaugural Horizon Series 2-1 and lift the Rhone Hornsby Trophy.

Published: 2024-11-27 07:28:35

Euro 2025 play-offs: Wales, Scotland & NI look to qualify

As Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales prepare for their Euro 2025 play-off ties, BBC Sport looks at their qualification paths.

Published: 2024-11-27 07:44:43

Hearts confirm ex-Scotland manager Kerr's role in men's teams

Former Scotland head coach Shelley Kerr is confirmed as Heart of Midlothian's technical development manager.

Published: 2024-11-27 10:10:10

How Lewandowski reached 100 Champions League goals

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski becomes the third player in history to score 100 goals in the Champions League.

Published: 2024-11-26 23:19:31

Arsenal 'incredible' in Sporting thrashing - Osman

BBC Radio 5 Live’s Leon Osman and Ian Dennis discuss Arsenal’s performance in their 5-1 win over Sporting in the Champions League.

Published: 2024-11-26 23:59:11

I don't think Salah is distracted at all - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says forward Mohamed Salah is not being distracted by contract talks and speculation about his future.

Published: 2024-11-26 17:19:23

Abraham on Milan, Mourinho and Chelsea memories

BBC Sport's Nedum Onuoha travels to Italy to sample a classic Milanese dinner with AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham while catching up on what life has been like for the forward playing in Italy since his move from Chelsea.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:55:32

Watch Bateman's 'great' touchdown as Ravens beat Chargers

Watch Rashod Bateman catch a 40-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson for Baltimore Ravens as they beat Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 in the NFL.

Published: 2024-11-26 11:04:51

Banda named BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024

Watch the moment BBC Sport surprises Zambia and Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda with the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year award.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:30:14

Liverpool must act on Salah situation - Sutton

Monday Night Club's Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss Mohamed Salah's contract situation at Liverpool.

Published: 2024-11-26 10:55:51

Bellew and McNeil face off in gaming truck

Everton forward Dwight McNeil talks to former boxing world champion and Blues fan Tony Bellew about life at Goodison Park, being rejected by Manchester United and his love of video games.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:10:41

India seal massive first Test win over Australia

India take the last remaining seven Australia wickets to seal a 295-run win on day four of the first Test of their five-match series in Perth.

Published: 2024-11-25 08:12:38

Barkley brilliance & Biles' support - NFL plays of the week

Watch a 70-yard rushing touchdown for Saquon Barkley and a forced fumble by Jonathan Owens, watched by his partner Simone Biles.

Published: 2024-11-25 13:16:41

It's the best I've felt - Kane on form

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane says he has never felt in better form before Tuesday's Champions League game against Paris St-Germain.

Published: 2024-11-26 10:22:38

In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

Published: 2024-11-26 12:58:23

Zhang makes maximum 147 break at UK Championship

China's Zhang Anda makes the first maximum 147 break of this year's UK Championship, in his first-round match against compatriot Lei Peifan.

Published: 2024-11-26 21:33:27

ICC meets on Friday to tackle Champions Trophy deadlock

The board of the International Cricket Council will meet on Friday to discuss the Champions Trophy after India indicated it will not travel to host nation Pakistan.

Published: 2024-11-27 08:08:06

A Lions XV from the autumn - according to the data

Bundee Aki or Sione Tuipulotu? Jac Morgan or Tom Curry? The analysts at Opta have crunched the numbers to produce a Lions XV based on autumn performances.

Published: 2024-11-26 08:20:25

Surrey-born 'giraffe' O'Rourke ready to take on England

Will O'Rourke was born in Surrey, has an action like a "newborn giraffe" and has made an impression in Test cricket. Now he is set to take on England.

Published: 2024-11-26 09:58:54

What is Baller League? Why are KSI, Lineker & Terry involved?

Social media has been abuzz with talk of a new football league over the past 24 hours. What is Baller League? And why is there so much intrigue?

Published: 2024-11-26 14:22:34

F1 Q&A: Will Norris sustain title bid next season?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following Max Verstappen's world title win at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:59:27

'Man City's golden transfer touch under intense scrutiny'

BBC Sport looks at Manchester City's recent transfer dealings and asks if they should be active in January - and who they could sign.

Published: 2024-11-26 22:10:51

Who is BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Banda?

Everything you need to know about BBC Women's Footballer of the Year Barbra Banda.

Published: 2024-11-26 06:30:33

A decade on - how individual toll of Hughes' death still haunts Australia

How Australia cricket is still affected - and will continue to be so - by the death of Phillip Hughes 10 years ago.

Published: 2024-11-25 16:32:07

'A special one' - how Sinner's sensational year unfolded

Jannik Sinner will enter 2025 as the leading men's player after capping a sensational year by retaining the Davis Cup with Italy.

Published: 2024-11-25 08:53:47

Ireland game could be 'line in sand' for England

England's game against Ireland in the Six Nations could be a 'line in the sand' for England, while Scotland are among Championship favourites, says Matt Dawson.

Published: 2024-11-25 10:09:22

'The second Special One' - Amorim, by those who know him best

From rejection at Benfica to new Manchester United boss, BBC Sport charts the rise of Ruben Amorim.

Published: 2024-11-24 07:14:31

How deliberate mis-kicks changed one of sport's strangest positions

Sam Koch looked like he was playing very, very badly. In fact, he was changing one of sport's strangest positions for ever.

Published: 2024-11-12 06:07:52

Loop-the-loop: The people who run around in circles for 24 hours

In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?

Published: 2024-10-08 23:01:19

'I gave everything to boxing and still have nothing'

Heather Hardy tells BBC Sport how she is adapting to life outside of boxing after the former world champion was left with a life-threatening injury.

Published: 2024-10-01 08:00:06

The slow death of the screamer

Elite players are taking fewer shots from further out. What is behind the trend and is it harming the game?

Published: 2024-09-11 00:00:00

'It was like a non-league team asking Man Utd for a match'

The Solheim Cup is a revolutionary tournament born out of the success of a revolutionary putter.

Published: 2024-09-11 23:02:12

'The cash came up to my torso' - tales of a match-fixer