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2026-08-06 · BBC News

Argentina mark World Cup win over England with National Football Teams Day

🔮 - Published The Argentine Football Association, external has announced 15 July will be 'National Football Teams Day' to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England on that date. assertive

2026-09-06 · BBC News

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

🔮 - Published After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week. assertive

2026-09-15 · BBC News

How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A

🔮 Given that half the track is custom built (ie not having to conform to street layouts), how did they get it so wrong and will substantial changes be made ahead of next year? assertive

2026-09-16 · BBC News

Gray sacked as Hibernian head coach

🔮 After three shorts spells as interim manager, Gray took on the position of head coach in May 2024, replacing Nick Montgomery. assertive

2026-09-17 · BBC News

Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry

🔮 Teams in the Premier League counter-attack with greater efficiency so being solid behind your own attacking play is absolutely vital. But the real advice I would give to managers in Frank's shoes is to manage yourself, and your own time, as well as your players. assertive

2026-09-17 · BBC News

Saudi Arabia dropped from World Rally Championship

🔮 - Published The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia had been set to host the 14th and final rally of the season from 11-14 November. assertive

2026-09-17 · BBC News

The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup

🔮 - Published Sixty-five days after England's semi-final defeat by Argentina, Thomas Tuchel will name his first squad since the World Cup on Friday. assertive

2026-09-18 · BBC News

Sutton's predictions v legendary guitarist Johnny Marr

🔮 "For teams who have had a bad start to the season, United being one of them, it could be a horrible few weeks," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. assertive

2026-09-19 · BBC News

Ingebrigtsen pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen

🔮 The half-marathon titles will be decided on Sunday, with the elite races forming part of a two-day festival of running in the Danish capital. assertive

2026-09-20 · BBC News

Littler could boycott Dutch events over booing

🔮 Littler, who is expected to play at the European Championship in Dortmund in October, added: "With the Germans, I haven't been for a long time, we will have to see in Dortmund whether it changes or stays the same. " assertive

2026-09-21 · BBC News

Celtic can't sack manager O'Neill, says Lambert

🔮 - Published Martin O'Neill leaving Celtic would not surprise Paul Lambert, but the former club captain would be "shocked and disappointed" if the manager was to be sacked. assertive

2026-09-21 · BBC News

Israel FA accuses Hallgrimsson of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity'

🔮 "Not playing the game would be the most sporting thing you could do. assertive

2026-09-21 · BBC News

Being run over by pitch roller was 'terrifying' - Townsend

🔮 "It's horrible to watch back and to see what could have been, thankfully I was fortunate I did manage to fall onto the floor at the right time, so nothing snapped as the roller went over me." assertive

2026-09-22 · BBC News

England fast bowler Wood retires from internationals

🔮 "Although this may not come as a surprise given the past year, it just feels like a natural time at the end of my contract," Wood said in a statement on social media. assertive

2026-09-22 · BBC News

Who will start for England at Euro 2028? BBC Sport's predictions

🔮 From 9 June 2028, the European Championship will be hosted by England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland - and the path to the finals starts now. mixed

2026-09-23 · BBC News

'It can't be brushed over' - Republic of Ireland squad to discuss Israel games

🔮 - Published Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday's Kosovo game before discussing how they approach Sunday's contentious fixture against Israel. assertive

2026-09-23 · BBC News

FA charges Cardiff's Bielik as police end inquiry

🔮 The Football Association has charged Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik with misconduct over an altercation involving Portsmouth fans, but a police investigation has been concluded and they will take no further action over the incident. assertive

2026-09-24 · BBC News

Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs

🔮 If I was given a bundle of cash and asked to buy an outfit for a wedding, and I spent every penny of it on pink shoes, brown trousers, yellow shirt and orange tie, then I am sure you would all say that just doesn't work. assertive

2026-09-25 · BBC News

Israel game should not go ahead - Republic of Ireland's Knight

🔮 Speaking before Thursday's 1-0 defeat by Kosovo in Pristina, Republic stand-in skipper Dara O'Shea confirmed the players would meet on Friday to discuss their approach to Sunday's 'home' game against Israel, which will have no Irish fans in attendance, before their behind-closed-doors match the following week. assertive

2026-09-25 · BBC News

Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand Final

🔮 The Wolves will face the winners of either Wigan Warriors or Wakefield Trinity in the showpiece final at Old Trafford next Saturday, as they stand just one win away from a first league title since 1955. assertive

2026-09-25 · BBC News

Rodri believes in Man City's 'innocence'

🔮 - Published Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club are innocent of any financial wrongdoing and will continue to trust them unless they are proved otherwise. assertive

2026-09-26 · BBC News

Republic of Ireland confirm Israel game will go ahead

🔮 - Published The Republic of Ireland have confirmed Sunday's Uefa Nations League B3 game against Israel in Debrecen, Hungary will go ahead. assertive

2026-09-27 · BBC News

Internationals hold three-point Presidents Cup lead over US

🔮 The Internationals were behind in every match at one stage but will go into Sunday's singles holding a 10-5-7.5 lead. assertive

2026-09-27 · BBC News

'I feel cheated - when do Stoke City get our FA Cup?'

🔮 While the process is far from over because Manchester City are expected to appeal, I have to say this verdict and the whole situation has left a very sour taste in my mouth. assertive

2026-09-27 · BBC News

Four men down - but Australia still beat South Africa

🔮 South Africa played the ball quickly and flung it out wide with Edwill van der Merwe on the end of a stunning break to score in the corner. assertive

2026-09-27 · BBC News

No handshakes between Republic of Ireland and Israel

🔮 Later on Saturday, goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu confirmed he had withdrawn from the squad, saying he felt it "would be wrong to participate" in Sunday's game and the return fixture in Serbia on 4 October. assertive

2026-09-27 · BBC News

Republic of Ireland defeat Israel in Debrecen

🔮 Israel pushed for a way back early in the second period but could not get past Caoimhin Kelleher, with the Irish in control for the most part to ease home. assertive

2026-09-28 · BBC News

Irish FA unclear over possible sanctions if game not played

🔮 - Published Republic of Ireland could have faced "undetermined" sanctions had they not played their Nations League match against Israel on Sunday, according to FAI president Paul Cooke. assertive

2026-09-28 · BBC News

Hart trusts Man City chair Khaldoon over ruling

🔮 City have been found guilty of the majority of 115 breaches of financial rules they had been accused of by the Premier League, although they are set to appeal against the ruling. assertive

2026-09-28 · BBC News

Leics get partial points reprieve but stay in limbo

🔮 A section of the County Championship's playing conditions state that teams charged with producing a pitch rated as poor or below average, and the CDP upholding the charge, would receive zero points from the fixture in question. assertive

2026-09-29 · BBC News

Does Horner have a chance of Ferrari job? F1 Q&A

🔮 Horner said: "At this stage in my life, there's only one team for which I would accept non-participation in ownership." assertive

2026-09-29 · BBC News

Who continues to show how important they are? - England player ratings

🔮 The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. assertive

2026-09-30 · BBC News

England's Underhill to miss autumn internationals

🔮 - Published England flanker Sam Underhill will miss the Nations Championship this autumn after rupturing his bicep in Bath's opening Prem game away at Harlequins. assertive

2026-09-30 · BBC News

Saracens boss Venter skips more media duties

🔮 - Published Saracens head coach Joe Shaw has refused to say when, or if, director of rugby Brendan Venter will speak to the media again, despite the club facing fines for him not doing so. assertive

2026-10-01 · BBC News

Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world

🔮 An Asian betting syndicate had pulled the plug, using a remote control circuit breaker, to get each match abandoned at a scoreline which would maximise their profits. assertive

2026-10-02 · BBC News

Sabalenka 'trying hard to be easier on myself'

🔮 She will finish without a Grand Slam trophy for the first time since 2022 and has often struggled to control her frustrations on court. assertive

2026-10-03 · BBC News

Humphries into Grand Prix semis as Van Veen exits

🔮 The 31-year-old will face compatriot James Wade in the last four after he knocked out third seed Gian van Veen with a 3-0 win. "The way I'm practising, I feel really good, it's just not been coming out this week. assertive

2026-10-03 · BBC News

The student playing in La Liga: Introvert Rodri's unique rise to top

🔮 On Saturday, he insisted his successes with Man City could not be taken away from them after the club were found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching by the Premier League. assertive

2026-10-03 · BBC News

Republic of Ireland news conference ends abruptly amid accusations

🔮 He may arrive back in Backa Topola prior to Sunday's 19:45 BST kick-off. assertive

2026-10-03 · BBC News

Who was the best player on the pitch? - England player ratings

🔮 Saka could have had a hat-trick but missed a big chance in the second half. assertive

2026-10-03 · BBC News

Fury wants 'old pal' President Trump for Joshua ring walk

🔮 Fury and Joshua are set to meet in an long-awaiting all-British bout at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on 11 December. assertive

2026-10-04 · BBC News

Wales' Elfyn Evans wins his first World Rally Championship

🔮 I pushed even more and I couldn't save the car. assertive

2026-10-04 · BBC News

No other team should go through this - Hallgrimsson

🔮 - Published Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson could only say he was "delighted" this most trying of international windows is over and hopes "no national team to go through what we have gone through over the last two weeks". assertive

2026-10-04 · BBC News

Israel 'tried to intimidate' Irish amid spitting row - Hallgrimsson

🔮 This will be reviewed, probably like everything else that's happened between the two teams. assertive

2026-10-05 · BBC News

£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances

🔮 Maintaining financial discipline United's latest accounts included this comment from chief executive Omar Berrada: "While these results confirm that we are on the right trajectory, we will continue to take a disciplined approach to ensure our finances remain sustainable." assertive

2026-10-05 · BBC News

England to play 50-over warm-up in stark Ashes contrast

🔮 - Published England will play a 50-over warm-up match against a Western Australia XI at the Waca in Perth before their white-ball tour of Australia later this year. assertive

2026-10-06 · BBC News

F1 in the wet and the future of engines - Q&A

🔮 But there is now a collective agreement that they will not race when they can't see where they are going. assertive

2026-10-06 · BBC News

Kane's rise from childhood keeper to equalling England cap record

🔮 He may be 33 but remains a key player for club and country. assertive

2026-10-06 · BBC News

Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring

🔮 The 41-year-old captain left his country's Nations League camp after being an unused substitute against Norway and then finding out he would not start against Denmark. assertive

2026-10-07 · BBC News

Test cricket's biggest scandals - your result revealed

🔮 - Published On Friday, Australia will play their first Test in South Africa since the sandpapergate scandal rocked the cricketing world eight years ago. assertive

2026-10-07 · BBC News

Chisora, 42, to fight in December after deciding against retirement

🔮 - Published Derek Chisora says he is not retiring and will fight again in December. assertive

2026-10-07 · BBC News

Two icons, a glorious farewell and a potentially bitter ending

🔮 The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward left his country's Nations League camp last week after being an unused substitute against Norway and then finding out he would not start against Denmark. assertive

2026-10-08 · BBC News

England to host 2031 Netball World Cup

🔮 - Published England will host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031. assertive

2026-10-09 · BBC News

Sutton's predictions v Starsailor frontman James Walsh

🔮 - Published All eyes will be on Anfield on Sunday to see how Premier League leaders Manchester City react after being found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they have been accused of breaching. assertive

2026-10-09 · BBC News

Maresca will be demanding a siege mentality from Man City - Pulis

🔮 - Published If I was manager of Manchester City now, after they were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules, my whole psychology with my group of players this week would encompass one major point: "No-one is going to like us, but we won't care." assertive

2026-10-09 · BBC News

Fury-Joshua tickets priced up to £13,000 sell out in one hour

🔮 Fury and Joshua will meet on a bill that begins on 11 December but they are not expected to fight until the early hours of 12 December. assertive

2026-10-09 · BBC News

I've got my own questions on Man City case - Carrick

🔮 However, Carrick says getting a title winners' medal years after the event would not make up for missing out at the time. assertive

2026-10-11 · BBC News

Rayo Vallecano game abandoned after paper plane protest

🔮 Following the game, Athletic Club released a statement to say they would contact their fans who travelled to the game in Madrid to arrange refunds. assertive

2026-10-12 · BBC News

Renshaw delivers again as Australia close on win

🔮 Dragging South Africa out of this position will require immense skill, however. assertive

2026-10-13 · BBC News

The star is Luis Enrique - inside the plans to keep PSG at the top

🔮 This season has been designed by Luis Enrique at PSG with that conundrum in mind. The back-to-back European champions could become only the second team to win three consecutive Champions Leagues this season. assertive

2026-10-13 · BBC News

Does Norris-Piastri crash show 'papaya rules' failing? - F1 Q&A

🔮 What would have been nine points for the team from the sprint therefore became one. assertive

2026-10-14 · BBC News

Rams player suspended for punch & kicker cut by club

🔮 Jackson is now set to miss the Rams' next two games against the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. assertive

2026-10-15 · BBC News

Southgate does not see return to Premier League management

🔮 When asked if he would consider a return to managing in the Premier League, he told the The Amol Rajan Connection: "I don't see a scenario where I do that." assertive

2026-10-16 · BBC News

Sutton's predictions v boxer & Ipswich fan Fabio Wardley

🔮 - Published The pressure is mounting on Manchester United boss Michael Carrick after his side's poor start, but will things improve when they face rivals Leeds on Saturday? assertive

2026-10-17 · BBC News

Dubois v Wardley 2 - heavyweight title fight predictions

🔮 - Published Five months after producing one of the most dramatic heavyweight fights of the year, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will renew their rivalry in London on Saturday. assertive

2026-10-17 · BBC News

Eight-try Australia send Scotland to eighth straight defeat

🔮 The Scots held on to the lead until the 17th-minute, when hooker Brittany Merlo went over to draw the hosts level and wing Maya Stewart added another six minutes later, with Samantha Wood converting both. assertive

2026-10-17 · BBC News

Tributes to Andrews before Champions Cup matches

🔮 Former Sale lock Andrews died at the Lions' team hotel on Friday, a day before their Champions Cup pool game against La Rochelle in France. The Lions, who said they would fulfil the fixture in Andrews' honour, lost 31-14. assertive

2026-10-18 · BBC News

Madueke strikes late but who missed his big chance? - Forest v Arsenal ratings

🔮 6 Neco Willams: Booked in the first half and was unable to threaten from wing-back while his usual reliable deliveries did not meet his normal standards. assertive

2026-10-20 · BBC News

Will Lindblad and Lawson be retained by Racing Bulls? F1 Q&A

🔮 Will Liam Lawson get the Racing Bulls seat for next year? assertive

2026-10-20 · BBC News

Boulter produces emphatic win at Japan Open

🔮 "Yesterday was a tough spot to end at," said Boulter, who will play Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland in the second round. assertive

2026-10-21 · BBC News

Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot

🔮 Using them for displays and entertainment also denies the animals, who "would naturally avoid humans", the opportunity to engage with their natural instincts, leading to "frustration and stress", the group said. assertive

2026-10-21 · BBC News

PSG's Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL

🔮 - Published Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo knee surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday. assertive

2026-10-22 · BBC News

Sherrock one of 24 'amateurs' taking on Littler

🔮 The 'amateurs' will each take on Littler in a single leg of 501 and anyone who can beat the two-time reigning world champion will be in line for the cash prize. assertive

2026-10-23 · BBC News

Sutton's predictions v Waffle the Wonder Dog and his owner, Simon

🔮 - Published Manchester City have won their first seven Premier League games of the season but will their 100% record survive Saturday's trip to an improving Aston Villa side? assertive

2026-10-23 · BBC News

Boulter into Japan semi-finals and back as British No 1

🔮 The 30-year-old was dethroned on Monday following Sonay Kartal's run to the final in Wuhan but knew she could overturn the 55-point deficit by reaching the last four in Osaka. assertive

2026-10-24 · BBC News

Smith v Puello world title fight predictions

🔮 - Published Dalton Smith will make the first defence of his WBC light-welterweight title on home soil when he faces former champion Alberto Puello in Sheffield on Saturday. assertive

2026-10-25 · BBC News

What Man Utd need now is stability, not more changes - Pulis

🔮 Who would United manager have chosen as signings? assertive

2026-10-26 · BBC News

Who should win the men's Ballon d'Or? BBC Sport pundits have their say

🔮 - Published The Ballon d'Or winner will be announced in London on 26 October - but who is going to win it? assertive

2026-10-26 · BBC News

Howe open to Man Utd talks - Monday's gossip

🔮 Former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe - who is out of work - would be interested in speaking to Manchester United if the Old Trafford club part ways with under-pressure manager Michael Carrick. assertive

2026-10-28 · BBC News

'Relax, I love Kane and Lamine Yamal' - Henry defends his Ballon d'Or hosting

🔮 "You didn't like the joke, I understand, but please stop saying I disrespected Kate," Henry said. "I will never do that and you can ask her, she was on the joke with me. assertive

2026-10-28 · BBC News

Scottish side to play two cup ties simultaneously after schedule clash

🔮 - Published Scottish fifth-tier club Johnstone Burgh have been forced to play two cup ties on the same day, with the kick-offs only half an hour apart. They will now have to find a team to play away to Tayport in the Scottish Communities Cup third round at 14:30 GMT - and another to face hosts Dunipace 65 miles away in the Lowland League Cup first round at 15:00 - both on Saturday, 21 November. assertive

2026-10-29 · BBC News

Fleetwood to face Everton or Newcastle in last eight

🔮 - Published League Two side Fleetwood Town will face Everton or Newcastle United at Highbury in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. assertive

2026-10-30 · BBC News

Sutton's predictions v Bad Day At The Office star John Hannah

🔮 "Liverpool seem to be getting it together so this will be a big test for Mikel Arteta's side after the week they have had. assertive

2026-10-30 · BBC News

F1 has never had anyone like me - Hamilton

🔮 F1 has signed a 10-year deal with the central-east African country of Rwanda starting in the early 2030s which will be a first race on the continent since 1993. assertive

2026-10-30 · BBC News

Why managers must put their own fitness first - Pulis

🔮 I saw the first-team performances as being my main responsibility so I never wavered from my work on the training ground either, coaching a certain way that suited the players and gave them the best chance of winning games - which would ultimately determine my future. assertive

2026-10-30 · BBC News

Villa to sue Carragher over 'unacceptable insults'

🔮 - Published Aston Villa say they will initiate legal action against Jamie Carragher over what the club branded as "unacceptable insults". assertive

2026-10-31 · BBC News

Carragher apologises to Villa for 'wrong' language

🔮 On Friday, Villa said they would initiate legal action against the former England defender for what they described as "unacceptable insults". assertive

2026-11-01 · BBC News

Irish Olympic runner Ciara Mageean dies aged 34

🔮 A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed. assertive

2026-11-01 · BBC News

Boy, 14, hands himself into police over Bradley Lowery video

🔮 "A thorough investigation has been launched, and a 14-year-old boy has since handed himself in and will be spoken with in due course. assertive

2026-11-03 · BBC News

Do Ferrari need rules of engagement? F1 Q&A

🔮 Hamilton's point after the race was that Ferrari would have won the race - probably got a one-two - if the pair had worked together on that first lap. assertive

2026-11-03 · BBC News

West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo

🔮 Mark Noble, Steve Potts and Gerard Prenderville will take temporary charge of the side for their Championship trip to Cardiff City on Wednesday night. "Following a thorough review of the start to the EFL Championship season, the board of directors believe that a change is necessary at this time in order to ensure that the club's objectives and expectations remain on track," a West Ham United statement read. assertive

2026-11-03 · BBC News

McTominay returns as Penrice earns first Scotland call

🔮 One point would stave off any threat of relegation. assertive

2026-11-03 · BBC News

'We don't need to save anyone's job,' says Man Utd captain Fernandes

🔮 But when asked if the result would save his job, United captain Fernandes told Amazon Prime: "We don't need to save anyone's job." assertive

2026-11-03 · BBC News

Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel

🔮 That will be repeated for Wednesday's fixtures, as well as all Europa League and Conference League matches this week. assertive

2026-11-04 · BBC News

Zverev annoyed by reaction to becoming world number one

🔮 I think this was not a very good match from me, I think it might be one of the worst in the last couple of months." assertive

2026-11-04 · BBC News

Defeat ends Djokovic's hopes of making ATP Finals

🔮 Qualifying for Turin would have given him a chance to win a record-extending eighth title at the season-ending championships. assertive

2026-11-05 · BBC News

Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty

🔮 He walked out of the Portugal camp last month after being told he would not start the Nations League match against Denmark. assertive

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