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'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil
Northern Ireland defenders Nat Johnson and Rebecca Holloway tell BBC Sport NI of their dream of reaching a first ever Women's World Cup as NI go through the play-offs.
October 8, 2026Villa eye Endrick loan deal - Wednesday's gossip
Aston Villa might lure Endrick to the Premier League, Bournemouth fight to keep hold of Alex Scott, top clubs are keen on Rayan Cherki, plus more.
October 6, 2026What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.
October 1, 2026Humphries races into World Grand Prix last eight
Luke Humphries makes it through to the World Grand Prix quarter-finals, along with James Wade, Gian van Veen and Niels Zonneveld.
October 1, 2026Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts
Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.
October 1, 2026World Cup-winning captain Stratford gives birth
Zoe Stratford, who captained England to World Cup glory a year ago, gives birth to a baby girl.
October 1, 2026O'Sullivan knocked out of Shenzhen Open
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, world number one Zhao Xintong and defending champion Mark Williams lose on the opening day of the Shenzhen Open.
September 28, 2026Australia-born Strange in England World Cup squad
Australia-born second-row forward Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's 23-strong squad for the World Cup.
September 28, 2026McNulty first US world road race winner in 33 years
Brandon McNulty becomes the first American winner of the men's road race world title in 33 years with a stunning victory in Montreal.
September 27, 2026Cardiff seal opening Welsh derby win over Scarlets
Cardiff triumph in the first United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby of the season by beating Scarlets in Llanelli.
September 26, 2026Hain ton edges Bears nearer to Championship title
Centurion Sam Hain shares a 165-run stand with skipper Ed Barnard against Leicestershire to edge Warwickshire close to a ninth County Championship title.
September 25, 2026Injury rules Ireland's Wafer out of Japan game
Ireland back row Aoife Wafer is ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday because of injury.
September 25, 2026Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says it is no longer possible to satisfy fans' post-match requests for selfies and autographs, given the Red Roses' success and growth.
September 25, 2026How PSG's Ballon d'Or duo are pushing each other on
While there can only be one winner, team-mates Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are backing each other to win the Ballon d'Or.
September 24, 2026GB's Reid and Thomas reach finals at Europeans
Great Britain's Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas will fight for gold at the European Boxing Championships after semi-final victories on Wednesday.
September 23, 2026Scots recall 'versatile' Kerr & Thomas for World Cup play-offs
Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas are named in their first Scotland squad in almost a year for next month's World Cup round one play-offs against the Czech Republic.
September 23, 2026Man Utd and Liverpool eye Mitchell - Wednesday's gossip
Manchester United and Liverpool are keen on Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, Aston Villa loan attacker Alejandro Garnacho is on the radar of La Liga clubs, while Chelsea want Gambian teenager Adama Jeng, plus more.
September 22, 2026Irish athletes group urges national team to boycott Israel fixtures - Reuters
Irish athletes group urges national team to boycott Israel fixtures Reuters
September 21, 2026Who am I? Guess WSL star No 5
Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.
September 20, 2026Ainsworth makes first Scotland start as Bonar returns on bench
Scrum-half Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women, while lock Sarah Bonar makes the match-day squad for the first time since the 2025 Rugby World Cup, for Saturday's visit by New Zealand.
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'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil
Northern Ireland begin their World Cup play-off journey with a two-legged tie against Portugal A World Cup staged in Brazil is the stuff of dreams for any footballer and the chance to experience that
Villa eye Endrick loan deal - Wednesday's gossip
Daily Telegraph sports section Guardian sports section Daily Star back page 1 of 3 Aston Villa might lure Endrick to the Premier League, Bournemouth fight to keep hold of Alex Scott and top clubs
Humphries races into World Grand Prix last eight
Luke Humphries celebrates beating Jermaine Wattimena Luke Humphries has made it through to the World Grand Prix quarter-finals, along with James Wade, Gian van Veen and Niels Zonneveld. World number
What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
It's been a difficult few years for Nike. The largest sportswear brand on the planet, named after the ancient Greek goddess of victory, has been losing of late. Losing sales, losing customers and los
Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts
Alex Post and Jack Combes both started for Hong Kong China in their recent victory over Uruguay It is 1 October 2027. There are 61,000 fans inside Perth Stadium. There is a global TV audience in the
World Cup-winning captain Stratford gives birth
Zoe Stratford has won 69 Test caps since making her England debut in 2016 England's World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford has given birth to her first child. Stratford - nee Aldcroft - gave birth
Australia-born Strange in England World Cup squad
Jasmin Strange was born in New South Wales, but her parents met when her father John was a rugby league player in England Australia-born Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's
O'Sullivan knocked out of Shenzhen Open
Ronnie O'Sullivan has not won a ranking title since January 2024 Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, world number one Zhao Xintong and defending champion Mark Williams were knocked out on th
McNulty first US world road race winner in 33 years
Brandon McNulty also won the Montreal Grand Prix in 2025 Brandon McNulty became the first American winner of the men's road race world title in 33 years with a stunning victory in Montreal. The 28-y
Cardiff seal opening Welsh derby win over Scarlets
Taine Basham carries the ball into contact United Rugby Championship Scarlets (12) 15 Tries: Roberts, Murray Cons: Anscombe Pens: Hawkins Cardiff (14) 21 Tries: D Thomas, Basham, E Lloyd Cons: Sh
Hain ton edges Bears nearer to Championship title
Sam Hain has scored 1,048 runs in the County Championship this season Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Edgbaston (day two) Leicestershire 125 & 55-3: Budinger 43*; Bamber 2-27 Warwickshi
Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt
Natasha Hunt has won 90 Test caps for England England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says it is no longer possible to satisfy fans' post-match requests for selfies and autographs, given the Red Roses' succe
Injury rules Ireland's Wafer out of Japan game
Aoife Wafer scored a try in last weekend's defeat by USA in Tallaght Ireland back row Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday because of injury. Waf
How PSG's Ballon d'Or duo are pushing each other on
The Ballon d'Or is celebrating its 70th anniversary and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in London on 26 October Paris St-Germain won almost all before them last season, so it's no surprise
GB's Reid and Thomas reach finals at Europeans
Chantelle Reid lost in her Commonwealth Games final but has earned another chance of gold Great Britain's Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas will fight for gold at the European Boxing Championships afte
Scots recall 'versatile' Kerr & Thomas for World Cup play-offs
Martha Thomas (left) and Sam Kerr (right) return to the Scotland squad for the first time since October Sam Kerr's versatility is a "super strength" that has helped her be named in her first Scotland
Man Utd & Liverpool eye Mitchell - Wednesday's gossip
Daily Star back page Guardian sports section Daily Mirror back page Daily Express back page The Times back page 1 of 5 Manchester United and Liverpool keen on Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitc
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Ainsworth makes first Scotland start as Bonar returns on bench
Sarah Bonar and Ceitidh Ainsworth will face New Zealand on Saturday Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women, while experienced lock Sarah Bonar makes the match-day squad for th
Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
These container houses are expected to house around 2,000 athletes at the Asian Games in Japan Wooden container huts meant for thousands of athletes have become the subject of heated criticism ahead