
From Stoke to the Arctic Circle – 30 years of BBC’s Murray behind mic
John Murray reflects on 30 years of commentating on matches across the globe for the BBC.
THURSDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2026, 22:30

John Murray reflects on 30 years of commentating on matches across the globe for the BBC.

Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields tells BBC Sport how she stays motivated as she prepares to face Franchon Crews-Dezurn.

BBC Sport pundits Fara Williams and Ellen White give their opinion on fans’ WSL hot takes from Reddit.

As a club coach with Arsenal, Juventus and Lyon and an international coach with Australia, Joe Montemurro has experience of pressure from both sides as he talks to BBC Sport.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso praised his players’ mentality and composure after their crucial 2-1 win over Orlando Pirates.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes his side created enough chances to win in the 2-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium.

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Lara Markthaler put the finishing touches to a memorable first Winter Olympics in the women’s slalom at the Milano Cortina Games.

There are a couple of Springbok players, at different stages of their careers, who still have a cloud of uncertainty hanging over them.

Today’s news wrap.

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Mamelodi Sundowns reignited the Betway Premiership title race with victory over Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Champions League Match of the Day pundit Guillem Balague, who attended Real Madrid’s match at Benfica, explains the aftermath of the alleged racist incident between Vinicius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni.

BBC Sport pundit Leon Osman says he can see Anthony Gordon scoring more goals in the Champions League if Newcastle United continue to play him up front with Nick Woltemade in behind, after the Englishman scored four goals in his side’s 6-1 win over Qarabag in the knockout round play-offs.

Manchester United have regrets over Marcus Rashford deal, Marcos Senesi wants to join Barcelona, Liam Delap could leave Chelsea this summer, plus more.

Rory McIlroy is happy with his game as he prepares to challenge for a first Genesis Invitational success at the Riviera Country Club.

Bodo / Glimt score two goals in three minutes to stun Inter Milan in a famous 3-1 home win for the Norwegian champions in the first leg of their Champions League knockout round play-off.

Patrick Schick scores twice to give Bayer Leverkusen a 2-0 away win over Olympiakos in the first leg of their UEFA Champions knockout round play-off.

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior reacts to alleged racist abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in the Champions League

Anthony Gordon scores four goals to overtake Alan Shearer as Newcastle’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Champions League, as Eddie Howe’s side earn a 6-1 away win over Qarabag in the first leg of their play-off match.