Northern Ireland name five first-time call-ups for Portugal World Cup play-off
Michael McArdle has selected five newcomers in a 23-player squad for October’s two-legged tie, with injuries opening places in attack.
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London Marathon sets 2027 elite race days after rock-paper-scissors contest
Catherine Debrunner won a contest with Sabastian Sawe to give the women’s elite and wheelchair races the Sunday slot at London’s one-off two-day marathon.
Shubman Gill’s double century explained: why 117 balls and 133 are both right
Gill reached 200 in 117 balls before finishing unbeaten on 223 from 133 as India chased 406 against West Indies and clinched the ODI series.
Kevin Sinfield’s final fundraising run to meet son Jack’s Grand Final debut
Kevin Sinfield is due to bring the match ball to Old Trafford after seven days of ultramarathons, while his son Jack prepares to play for Wakefield Trinity against Warrington...
Dana White says he’ll miss Fury–Joshua launch — but insists he’s involved
White blames his Contender Series commitments for his planned absence from the London launch. Eddie Hearn disputes his promotional involvement, while Netflix still names him as...
Manchester City Women manager says preparations are ‘business as usual’ after verdict
Andree Jeglertz says training continues as normal before City face Real Madrid, while the effect of the Premier League ruling on the women’s team remains unknown.
Tom Curry signs two-year Sale Sharks extension through 2027-28
The England flanker says he wants to stay with the club he has supported all his life, while Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson says they will reassess his fitness after the...
Scotland face questions after Hendry red card and 3–0 Switzerland defeat
Jack Hendry’s early dismissal changed Sébastien Pocognoli’s first home match in charge. Scotland then conceded three goals and head to North Macedonia seeking a response.
Craig Bellamy says questions over Wales’ form are fair before Norway match
Wales have lost their first two Nations League group games without scoring. Bellamy says scrutiny of those results is justified as Norway prepare to visit Cardiff.
Ireland manager backs Gavin Bazunu and disputes reports about Israel match withdrawal
Heimir Hallgrímsson said the goalkeeper had been welcomed back by Ireland’s squad after withdrawing from both Israel fixtures. Sunday’s return match remains scheduled for Serbia.
Djokovic beats Borges for first win since Wimbledon at China Open
Novak Djokovic won 6-3, 7-6 against Nuno Borges in Beijing, extending his unbeaten China Open record to 30 matches despite needing a medical timeout.
Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia declared a heat-hazard race
The FIA’s declaration brings driver cooling requirements into force for Sunday’s race at Sepang, where the forecast heat index is around 35°C.
James Pater: Northampton hat-trick puts teenage full-back's rugby path in focus
The 19-year-old scored three times against Newcastle. He told BBC Sport how a late start in rugby, a session with Jonny Wilkinson and work in the gym shaped his route to...
Sports Alpha Capital completes Northampton Town takeover with Alexandre Pato among investors
The consortium has taken a 70% stake in the company that controls the League Two club. Northampton says the deal leaves it debt-free, while its new leaders have yet to detail...
Cristiano Ronaldo trains separately as Portugal prepare for Denmark
Portugal says Ronaldo worked in the gym after missing an on-pitch session. Two Portuguese outlets report that he and coach Jorge Jesus later resolved an apparent disagreement...
George Staines earns UFC contract with 61-second finish against Loai Abushaar
The British lightweight stopped Abushaar in the first round of Dana White’s Contender Series in Las Vegas. No UFC debut date or opponent has been announced in the cited reports.
Patrick Vieira reveals Ferguson’s United plan — and why he stayed at Arsenal
Ferguson wanted him alongside Roy Keane, Vieira recalls. But Arsenal’s former captain says happiness and support kept him in north London.
Manchester City found guilty of financial rule breaches; sanctions still to be decided
An independent Premier League commission found breaches spanning nine seasons. City disputes the findings and says it will pursue an appeal; a separate hearing will decide any...