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Crocker sets sights on route back to the top
Lewis Crocker is looking forward and not back at his world title defeat by Liam Paro as he prepares for his return against Owen Cooper in December at Belfast's 02.
October 10, 2026Cacace's eyes on Ball despite Lomachenko interest
WBA super-featherweight champion Anthony Cacace is not prepared to allow suggestions of a showdown with Vasiliy Lomachenko distract him as he prepares to take on Nick Ball.
October 9, 2026Derry firm becomes one of UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP
The Martin Group has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration.
October 8, 2026How boxing inspired a play about men's mental health
The play explores losing a sense of purpose, the difficulty some men have talking about their mental health and the support they can find in each other.
October 8, 2026NI make huge strides despite Georgia frustration
With eight points from four games, Northern Ireland show real progress through what manager Michael O'Neill calls "one of the most enjoyable windows" he has had in international football.
October 5, 2026Veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86
Rantzen, who fronted the BBC's That's Life for two decades, went on to found Childline, and in recent years had been a campaigner for assisted dying.
October 1, 2026How do teams deal with longer international window?
With the international window extended to four games, how do nations like Northern Ireland deal with the additional demands on players and staff?
September 30, 2026NI players relish Windsor return against Hungary
Northern Ireland's hosting of Hungary in the Uefa Nations League will be their first game in Belfast for 315 days.
September 28, 2026How teenage keeper's van trip around Europe ended with new club
After setting out on a van journey to find a new club, goalkeeper Milo Beimers has signed for Viterbese in Italy in an unexpected turn.
September 7, 2026Cacace to face Ball in Belfast world title defence
Anthony Cacace will make the first defence of his WBA super-featherweight world title against Nick Ball at The 02 in Belfast on 19 December.
August 29, 2026Healy right to call out 'vile' abuse - McGivern
Linfield chairman Roy McGivern says that manager David Healy was "absolutely right" to call out the "personal" and "vile" abuse directed towards him in recent weeks.
August 24, 2026Overhaul for Belfast cranes ahead of major contract
It is part of an investment of almost £100m as Harland & Wolff's Spanish owners prepare it for a major defence contract.
August 19, 2026Brilliant Ballymena shock Blues to lay down early marker
BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the talking points from the match when the much-changed Sky Blues shocked David Healy's side.
August 8, 2026BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
July 29, 2026How a singer's chance encounter led to an alien experience in Hollywood
Winnie Ama couldn't believe her luck when she had the chance to sing her original song in the new Supergirl movie - but there was a catch.
July 22, 2026Could legal 'personhood' help save Lough Neagh?
Rights of Nature could give Lough Neagh the same status as a person, entitled to the same protections.
June 27, 2026Paro dethrones Crocker to land welterweight title
Australia's Liam Paro is the new IBF welterweight champion with a points win over Belfast's Lewis Crocker at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane, Australia on Wednesday.
June 24, 2026Crocker and Paro fight for history and legacy
Lewis Crocker puts his IBF welterweight world title on the line against Liam Paro in the Australian's home city of Brisbane on Wednesday with both aware of the rewards on offer.
June 23, 2026Johnny Marr to auction guitars he played with The Smiths and Billie Eilish
The Smiths musician says he's selling his collection to stop his studio from becoming a museum.
June 22, 2026Who could NI face in World Cup play-offs?
BBC Sport NI looks at Northern Ireland potential World Cup play-off semi-final opponents ahead of Thursday's draw.
June 17, 2026German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".
June 16, 2026'I haven't left my house, I'm scared', says Mean Girls actor as Belfast shows cancelled over violence
The Mean Girls musical's run in Belfast is cancelled following disorder in the city.
June 11, 2026Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast - Reuters
Knife attack victim's family calls for calm after anti-immigrant violence in Belfast Reuters
June 10, 2026Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'
The British star also said some audiences would not accept a black male actor playing 007.
June 8, 2026More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.
May 13, 2026Belfast like a local - Reuters
Belfast like a local Reuters
March 21, 2026Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu
The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.
March 8, 2026Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students
Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.
February 26, 2026Organisers defend KPop gig after angry backlash over 'horrendous' concert
The K-pop Forever! Tribute shows took place in the SSE on Thursday evening, with further gigs due to take place next Monday and on 16 May.
February 20, 2026