Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise.

Players will have a seat at football’s decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players’ union Fifpro.

Haiti are forced to change their kit design just four days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after their shirt, depicting a war scene, fails to comply with Fifa rules.

Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.

American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus produces a stunning performance to beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men’s 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Norway.

BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to “chill” and “relax” over visa and ticketing issues.

Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year’s new rules.

Man Utd are yet to be told whether Barcelona intend to sign England international Marcus Rashford for £26m before 15 June deadline following his loan spell.

South African horse racing has been rocked by the outcome of a disciplinary inquiry involving leading jockey S’manga Khumalo.

Victoria Mboko retires in the second set of her singles match against Karolina Pliskova after a heavy fall. The Canadian is scheduled to play with Serena Williams in doubles on Thursday.

The Cape Town Marathon has been confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be held on African soil.

Tottenham confirm the signing of Marcos Senesi on a free transfer following his departure from Bournemouth.

England captain Ben Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for next week’s second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday. The pair are currently facing an ECB probe for breaking the team’s midnight curfew following England’s win in the first Test […]

Ireland forward Aoife Wafer is named the Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship for the second year in a row.

All options are still open for Maro Itoje’s summer schedule, with a final decision on the captain to be taken in a fortnight’s time, say England.

Ronwen Williams’ brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

Serena Williams’ doubles campaign at Queen’s is in doubt after Victoria Mboko suffers a knee injury in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.

Scottish Rugby has imposed a 12-month ban on Alloa RFC president Alan Stewart attending matches following an after dinner speech, described as “racist, homophobic and sexist” by some present.

These five Bafana Bafana stars could change their careers and lives forever with standout performances at FIFA World Cup 2026.

Referee Omar Artan arrives back in Somalia after being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup because of his “association with suspected members of terror organisations”.