India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?
DesportoRSS
The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking left the historic Lord's Test between England and India struggling for relevance, so what is the future of women's Test cricket?
Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final
FutebolRSS
France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas.
BBC Sport Scotland's Liam McLeod and James McFadden analyse the three key decisions that went against Scotland during their World Cup Group C 1-0 defeat against Morocco.
England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.
Scotland concede after 71 seconds and fall to a World Cup defeat against a classy Morocco, but their hopes of a historic knock-out place remain in their own hands with one group game to go.
Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.
'He was playing so well' - Duckett run out as NZ make breakthrough
DesportoRSS
England lose their first wicket as Ben Duckett is run out for 36 by New Zealand's Nathan Smith on day two of the second Test at The Oval, with the home side 45-1 in their first innings.
England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.
'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup
FutebolRSS
Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.
Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again
DesportoRSS
Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.
Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten - in camp with Usyk
DesportoRSS
Oleksandr Usyk tells BBC Sport about his "secret plan" for the future, possible moving into acting and how a defeat 16 years ago fuelled him on the path to greatness.
Real eye Rodri amid Guardiola exit - Thursday's gossip
FutebolRSS
Real Madrid are confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City amid Pep Guardiola's departure, Bayern Munich plan a shock move for John Stones, Atletico Madrid want Marc Cucurella, plus more.
England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday - although some of those not included already know their fate. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs during the Championship season.
Former winner Shaun Murphy produces a fine performance to thrash China's Xiao Guodong 13-3 and become the first player into the 2026 World Championship quarter-finals.
Who will win the title? Reporters, fans and pundits make their predictions
FutebolRSS
Will it be Manchester City or Arsenal for the Premier League title? BBC Sport gets pundits, reporters and fans to predict each of their remaining fixtures - and who will win the league.
Prestianni gets six-match ban for homophobic conduct
FutebolRSS
Gianluca Prestianni is given a six-game ban by Uefa for homophobic conduct during Benfica's Champions League knockout play-off match with Real Madrid in February.
Man City interested in Fernandez - Friday's gossip
DesportoRSS
Enzo Fernandez is wanted by Manchester City, Aston Villa identify James Trafford as a potential Emiliano Martinez replacement and Manchester United are keen on Micky van de Ven.
New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals
DesportoRSS
New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career.
Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history?
DesportoRSS
China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong – the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world champion.
Why are McBurnie and Stewart not in World Cup mix?
FutebolRSS
Oli McBurnie and Ross Stewart are arguably Scotland's two most in-form strikers, yet neither appear to be in Steve Clarke's World Cup plans, writes Tom English.