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Olympic champion Marchant retires from cycling
British Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant says it has not been a difficult decision to quit the sport.
September 28, 2026Pickford or Trafford? The battle to be England's number one is now on
Jordan Pickford has been England's number one for a long time. But does he now have a rival in James Trafford?
September 26, 2026Warrington reach Grand Final with Leeds win
Watch highlights as Warrington Wolves earn a thrilling narrow Super League semi-final win over Leeds Rhinos to reach their first Grand Final for eight years.
September 26, 2026Palmer & Rice among five withdrawals from England squad
Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice all pull out of England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches.
September 21, 2026Leeds continue unbeaten start in league with draw against Palace
Leeds United maintain their unbeaten start to their Premier League campaign thanks to a hard-earned goalless draw at home against Crystal Palace.
September 20, 2026York hold off Leeds to reach Grand Final
York Valkyrie book their place in the Grand Final with a superb semi-final win over Leeds Rhinos at AMT Headingley.
September 18, 2026Newcastle players see Jaissle's angry side - can they respond?
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle was forthright in the away dressing room at Elland Road on Monday night following a chastening 4-1 defeat against Leeds United.
September 17, 2026Arsenal rejected Dowman loan offers - Thursday's gossip
Arsenal received loan offers for Max Dowman, Luke Shaw could leave Manchester United next summer, Luca Weinhandl attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs, plus more.
September 16, 2026A team in form - how Farke has turned Leeds around
With Leeds United third in the Premier League, BBC Sport assesses their improvement under Daniel Farke.
September 15, 2026Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
September 14, 2026Leeds inflict heavy defeat on Newcastle to climb to third
Dominic Calvert-Lewin stars as Leeds United go third in the Premier League with a superb performance to inflict a heavy 4-1 defeat on Newcastle United at Elland Road.
September 14, 2026Poor Leeds stunned by impressive Hull FC
Lowly Hull FC stun second-placed Leeds Rhinos to end a dire Super League season in style.
September 11, 2026Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.
September 10, 2026Late Vuskovic header rescues point for Brighton against Leeds
Leeds were denied a first Premier League win at American Express Stadium as Brighton came from behind to earn a share of the spoils.
September 5, 2026Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set
The singer has been slowly returning to performing after taking a break last year to "work on myself".
August 30, 2026Calvert-Lewin rescues point for Leeds against Brentford
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores his first goal of the season as Leeds battle back and earn a 1-1 draw against Brentford.
August 30, 2026Reading and Leeds Festival unveils major overhaul, but will it draw in a new crowd?
BBC Newsbeat has spoken with festival-goers to see whether they feel the changes will attract a wider demographic.
August 28, 2026Hull FC winger Briscoe to retire at end of season
Hull FC winger Tom Briscoe will retire at the end of the Super League season after a 19-year playing career.
August 27, 2026Liverpool v Spurs & Man Utd v Brighton - full EFL Cup third-round draw
Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.
August 26, 2026Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.
August 26, 2026Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
August 24, 2026West Brom in talks over permanent Collyer return
Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is in talks with West Bromwich Albion about returning to The Hawthorns on a permanent basis.
August 17, 2026Rockets dominate Sunrisers to win first Hundred title
Trent Rockets win their first Hundred title in the women's competitionafter bowling out Sunrisers Leeds for 91 to win by eight-wickets in the final at Lord's.
August 16, 2026What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?
BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams draws to a close.
August 16, 2026Soaring heat, falling crowds - The Hundred's peculiar summer
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.
August 15, 2026'What an innings' - Walter hits eight sixes in Hundred eliminator
Paul Walter hits eight sixes in an unbeaten 80, as he helps Manchester Super Giants set Sunrisers Leeds 187 to win in their Hundred eliminator match, with a place in the final on the line.
August 14, 2026Sunrisers comfortably beat Brave to reach women's Hundred final
Sunrisers Leeds hold their nerve to beat Southern Brave in the women's eliminator, securing a five-wicket win at The Oval to book their place in The Hundred final, where they'll face the Trent Rockets.
August 14, 2026Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds
Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.
August 13, 2026Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor
Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.
August 13, 2026Sunrisers knock out Super Giants and reach eliminator after big win
In a must-win match, defending champions Sunrisers Leeds hold their nerve to thrash Manchester Super Giants, securing a 41-run win that sees them qualify for the Eliminator against Southern Brave, at the expense of their opponents at Old Trafford.
August 11, 2026Sunrisers hammer Super Giants to reach knockouts
Sunrisers Leeds secure their spot in the knockout phase of The Hundred at the expense of opponents Manchester Super Giants after an emphatic 41-run victory.
August 11, 2026West Ham sign winger Solomon from Tottenham
West Ham United sign winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham on a three-year contract.
August 10, 2026Welsh Fire eliminated after heavy defeat to Sunrisers Leeds
Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred Women's competition after Phoebe Litchfield makes 55 to give the Sunrisers Leeds a six-wicket victory at Headingley.
August 9, 2026'Outstanding innings' - Litchfield hits rapid 55
Phoebe Litchfield makes an "outstanding" 55 off 25 balls for Sunrisers Leeds against Welsh Fire at Headingley.
August 9, 2026Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch
Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.
August 8, 2026Sunrisers in qualification contention after comfortable win over eliminated Phoenix
Sunrisers Leeds earn a vital win in the race for qualification by demolishing Birmingham Phoenix, who are subsequently eliminated from The Hundred after a fifth loss in six games.
August 7, 2026I'd like Hundred to be longer - Salt
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.
August 5, 2026Runs and records galore as Sunrisers beat Spirit in men's Hundred
Sunrisers Leeds post the biggest score in Hundred history, making 241, on a night when numerous records were broken as the home side beat London Spirit by 37 runs at Headingley.
August 4, 2026'He's in the mood' - The best strikes of Marsh's incredible innings
Watch the best shots from Mitch Marsh's incredible innings for SunRisers Leeds as he hits 76 off 37 balls to get Sunrisers Leeds off to brilliant start in their match against London Spirit in The Hundred.
August 4, 2026Sunrisers Leeds dig in as they edge past London Spirit
SunRisers Leeds get their first win in four matches after holding their nerve to beat London Spirit by five wickets with just two balls remaining in the women's Hundred at Headingley.
August 4, 2026Sutherland holds nerve as Sunrisers edge past Spirit
Sunrisers Leeds beat London Spirit with two balls to spare to keep their slim qualification hopes alive in The Hundred.
August 4, 2026Rashid takes five wickets as MI beat Super Giants
Rashid Khan takes 5-17 as MI London defeat Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs in The Hundred, while Ben Duckett strikes a half-century as Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.
August 2, 2026Ex-champion jockey Crowley retires 10 months after fall
Former champion jockey Jim Crowley retires 10 months after sustaining serious injuries in a fall, saying it was "the most difficult decision" of his life.
August 2, 2026Magnificent Mandhana powers Super Giants to win over Sunrisers
Smriti Mandhana's 88-run innings off 50 balls, including four sixes, gives Manchester Super Giants a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred at Headingley.
July 28, 2026Classy Mandhana helps Super Giants beat Sunrisers
Smriti Mandhana's masterful unbeaten 88 off 50 balls guides Manchester Super Giants to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred.
July 28, 2026Man City brace for Rodri bid - Tuesday's gossip
Manchester City brace for Real Madrid's Rodri bid, Leeds set to sign James Trafford for £40m, Crystal Palace agree terms with Raphael Le Guen and Real Madrid set for Vinicius Jr talks amid Arsenal interest.
July 27, 2026English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
English football will implement a trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season.
July 27, 2026Leeds score seven tries to cruise past Bradford
Watch highlights as Leeds Rhinos score seven tries and return to the top of Super League with a 42-12 victory against Bradford Bulls.
July 27, 2026Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village
The company behind the TV drama asks to make permanent the site of its current set in Leeds.
July 26, 2026Big-hitting Marsh helps Sunrisers beat Brave for first win
Mitch Marsh hits 69 off 34 balls to help Sunrisers Leeds secure their first win of the 2026 men's Hundred as they beat Southern Brave by five runs at Headingley.
July 25, 2026'This is not great' - McCarthy's big batting blunder
Cassidy McCarthy has a moment to forget as she's run out, after putting her bat down too slowly, allowing Lizelle Lee to hit the stumps as Sunrisers Leeds struggle against Southern Brave in the women's Hundred.
July 25, 2026Instant impact! Wong and Corteen-Coleman both strike with first ball
Issy Wong and Tilly Corteen-Coleman both get a wicket with their first ball, to help Southern Brave get off to a good start against Sunrisers Leeds in the women's Hundred.
July 25, 2026Man Utd handed Tchouameni boost - Friday's gossip
Real Madrid open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, Arsenal eye John Stones and Ezri Konsa, Chelsea favourites for Kerim Alajbegovic, Yan Diomande back on radar of Premier League clubs and Daizen Maeda set for Ipswich Town move.
July 23, 2026Leeds in talks to sign Man City keeper Trafford
Leeds United are in discussions with Manchester City to sign goalkeeper James Trafford.
July 23, 2026Sunrisers Leeds dominate MI London to start Women's Hundred in style
Phoebe Litchfield hits 43 runs off 26 balls to guide Sunrisers Leeds to a comfortable seven-wicket victory against MI London in the opening match of the 2026 women's Hundred.
July 21, 2026What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?
England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?
July 15, 2026Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit
Manchester United sign veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow after his contract expires at Leeds.
July 14, 2026Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time
Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.
July 12, 2026Reading Festival applies for main stage music on a fourth day
Wednesdays and Thursdays are seen as warm-up days ahead of the main Reading Festival weekend.
July 11, 2026Norway's Haaland wants 'pressure' put on England
Norway striker Erling Haaland calls on the media to "put every single pressure" on England before the two sides' quarter-final on Saturday.
July 9, 2026Union urges GTA 6 maker Rockstar to address working conditions
The union has called for better working conditions and pay transparency ahead of the GTA 6 release.
June 30, 2026Sivo spree continues as leaders Leeds maul Hull KR
Free-scoring Maika Sivo takes his tally of Super League tries to 27 for the season with two in Leeds' emphatic victory against champions Hull KR.
June 26, 2026Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
June 16, 2026Campbelle stars as West Indies beat New Zealand with a ball to spare
Shemaine Campbelle finishes unbeaten on 90 as West Indies chase down 163 to beat defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets in Southampton in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
June 14, 2026Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention
Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.
June 12, 2026My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
June 11, 2026I was applying for hundreds of jobs - this tip helped me get one
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.
June 6, 2026Henry Moore works to be unveiled at botanic garden
The botanic garden says the pieces aim to encourage visitors to reflect on nature and humanity.
June 5, 2026The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
May 8, 2026Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales
The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.
May 5, 2026Littler beats Humphries to go top of Premier League
World number one Luke Littler wins his fifth night of the Premier League Darts season to return to the top of the table.
April 30, 2026Streeting says he takes Leeds maternity care inquiry concerns 'extremely seriously'
The health secretary will meet bereaved families on Monday, as delay into maternity care probe drags on.
February 23, 2026NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
February 18, 2026