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'Rock, paper, scissors' decides order of London Marathon races
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.
September 30, 2026Are women better than men at endurance running?
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?
September 9, 2026Mandhana becomes all-time leading women's run-scorer
India's Smriti Mandhana now has 10,880 runs in all formats, moving past former captain Mithali Raj's tally of 10,868.
September 4, 2026£2.14bn and counting - why Premier League spending could set new record
Premier League clubs have spent £2.14bn this summer, with huge sums moving between top-flight rivals. BBC Sport examines the possibility of a new spending record.
August 17, 2026I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev
Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
August 13, 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, 2026South Korea stock rout breaks records as SK Hynix earnings disappoint - Reuters
South Korea stock rout breaks records as SK Hynix earnings disappoint Reuters
July 29, 2026Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record
Luke Littler sets a new record for the tournament average and final average in a World Matchplay as he defends his title in Blackpool by beating Gerwyn Price 18-9.
July 26, 2026Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.
July 22, 2026Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?
July 19, 2026For all his records, Ronaldo could not crack the World Cup - Reuters
For all his records, Ronaldo could not crack the World Cup Reuters
July 6, 2026Ex-CIA chief Brennan, a Trump target, seeks to force DOJ to preserve records - Reuters
Ex-CIA chief Brennan, a Trump target, seeks to force DOJ to preserve records Reuters
July 1, 2026England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave
England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.
July 1, 2026More heat records expected as deadly 'Omega' heatwave grips Europe - Reuters
More heat records expected as deadly 'Omega' heatwave grips Europe Reuters
June 24, 2026A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?
June 23, 2026From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment
Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.
June 22, 2026Messi's record 18 World Cup goals cement longevity, redefine greatness - Reuters
Messi's record 18 World Cup goals cement longevity, redefine greatness Reuters
June 22, 2026'Tired' Messi savours record night as Argentina march on - Reuters
'Tired' Messi savours record night as Argentina march on Reuters
June 22, 2026Messi breaks men's World Cup scoring record with 17th goal - Reuters
Messi breaks men's World Cup scoring record with 17th goal Reuters
June 22, 2026Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 balls
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.
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'Rock, paper, scissors' decides London Marathon dates
'Absolutely incredible!' - Sawe breaks sub 2-hour marathon world record in London A game of rock, paper, scissors was used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place during nex
Are women better than men at endurance running?
Are women better than men at endurance running? "The race is too hard for women. They are simply not tough enough to do it." Those are the words of Lazarus Lake, race director of the Barkley Maratho
Mandhana becomes leading women's run-scorer
Smriti Mandhana made her India debut in 2013 Women's T20 Asia Cup, Group A, Dubai International Stadium India Women 193-5 (20 overs): Mandhana 124 (64) Hong Kong Women 56 (16.2 overs): D Sharma 3-9
£2.14bn and counting - why Premier League spending could set new record
Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali made major moves this summer Premier League clubs have already spent £2.14bn during the summer transfer window, with more than two weeks still remaining before the d
I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is on a joint-record 16-win streak in the UFC Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight t
Runs and records galore as Sunrisers beat Spirit in men's Hundred
There was an error 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. M
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Littler wins Matchplay and smashes Taylor record
Luke Littler joins Rod Harrington, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen as the only back-to-back winners of the World Matchplay Luke Littler defended his World Matchplay title in sensational style - an
'It makes me different': Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
Watch these women break world records at lumberjack competition Karolina Urbanova had never heard of lumberjack sports until a new neighbour moved into her small Czech village and enlisted her help f
Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game?
Lionel Messi has scored 15 of his 21 World Cup goals in 2022 and 2026 Argentina are one win away from sporting immortality. Lionel Scaloni's side are bidding to become just the third team to win suc
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England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave
Last month was the warmest June on record for England, and the second warmest for the UK as a whole, according to provisional data from the Met Office. The month was hot by day and hot by night with
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A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
Kylian Mbappe (4), Lionel Messi (5) and Erling Haaland (4) have scored 13 goals between them at the 2026 World Cup It is fast becoming a Golden Boot race for the ages. Lionel Messi leads the way wit
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Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the leading run-scorer in this year's IPL Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a remarkable 11-ball 50 for India A, breaking the record for the fastest half-century
The celebration photo that sums up my relationship with Mbappe - Giroud
I texted Kylian Mbappe straight after France's win over Senegal when he broke my record to become the all-time record goalscorer for Les Bleus with 58 goals. I wrote: 'Congrats bro, I am really happy
Messi rewrites World Cup history with oldest-ever hat-trick
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026ReutersLionel Messi has added yet another chapter to his