Ref’s ‘courageous’ call denies Man City penalty on Premier League debut
Referee Farai Hallam was praised for choosing not to award Manchester City a penalty against Wolves on his Premier League debut.
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Van Poortvliet shines as Leicester dominate Quins
Jack van Poortvliet scores a stunning solo try as Leicester Tigers cruise past struggling Harlequins and move up to fourth.
Kane draws blank as Bayern suffer first Bundesliga loss
Bayern Munich’s 27-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga comes to an abrupt end as struggling Augsburg produce a shock victory at the Allianz Arena.
‘Beth Mead loves big games’ – pundits on player of the match
BBC Sport pundits Fara Williams and Ellen White discuss Beth Mead’s “technically gifted” performance and how she “steps up in big moments” as Arsenal beat Chelsea in the Women’s Super League.
‘The title race is probably over’ – Bompastor on Chelsea defeat
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says she knows the “title race is gone” but her side “will never give up” following defeat by Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Orlando Pirates drop crucial points in title race
Betway Premiership highflyers Orlando Pirates have dropped points after a draw against Sekhukhune United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
Confirmed: SABC to broadcast big Kaizer Chiefs match
Kaizer Chiefs are back on the African stage. SABC 2 have confirmed a live broadcast of the CAF Confederation Cup clash against ZESCO United.
Reed leads by four shots after day three in Dubai
Patrick Reed leads by four shots after the third round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club.
Confirmed Orlando Pirates line-up vs Sekhukhune United
Orlando Pirates are finally back in action to chase the Betway Premiership title. Here’s the first starting 11 of 2026 against Sekhukhune United.
Scotland ease to T20 qualifying win over Thailand
A superb half-century from Sarah Bryce in a five-wicket win over Thailand boosts Scotland’s hopes of qualifying for the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Ireland make Super Sixes despite Bangladesh defeat
Ireland lose to Bangladesh by nine runs in their Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier group game.
German FA official wants World Cup boycott talks
A German football association official believes it is time to consider a boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the wake of United States President Donald Trump’s actions.
England request Kansas City base for World Cup
England are set to be based at the Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City for this year’s World Cup campaign, if Fifa approves their request.
Second surgery for Davies with return this season in doubt
Tottenham defender Ben Davies has undergone a second operation on a broken ankle and is a doubt for the World Cup should Wales qualify.
Heavy rain forces off matches at Tannadice & Montrose
The Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and St Mirren and the League 1 fixture between Montrose and Peterhead are postponed because of waterlogged pitches.
Ospreys players will keep fighting to survive – Lake
Wales captain Dewi Lake says Ospreys will “keep fighting” after a distressing week and the region’s long-term future in question.
San Francisco 49ers legend Brodie dies aged 90
San Francisco 49ers legendary quarterback John Brodie has died at the age of 90.
Heart surgery & darkest nights – the unbreakable ‘Baltic Gladiator’
Modestas Bukauskas’ “whole life has all been about mental resilience” as the UFC fighter tells BBC Sport his remarkable story.
Drinking was my way of escaping real world – Bukauskas
British-Lithuanian fighter Modestas Bukauskas speaks about turning to drink to help cope with injury and being dropped from the UFC before his light-heavyweight fight against Nikita Krylov.
The podcast co-hosts who will be opponents in Melbourne
Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula have something else to attend to before they meet in the Australian Open fourth round – recording an episode of their podcast together.
LIVE SCORING: Stormers v Sharks in Cape Town
Keep track of the live scoring as the Stormers host the Sharks in a blockbuster URC battle in Cape Town on Saturday night.