Why 2026 was Cheltenham’s year of the outsider
The average starting price of the 28 winners hit a 10-year high as 2026 marked a difficult year for punters at the Cheltenham Festival.
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What’s it like to be a Sunderland fan?
Sunderland fan and BBC Sport commentator Steve Cram charts the highs and lows of supporting the Black Cats, from the depths of League One to the dizzy heights of the Premier League.
Dickens and Cacace world title fight finely poised
James ‘Jazza’ Dickens defends his WBA super-featherweight title against two-time chasing Anthony Cacace at a sold-out 3 Arena in Dublin on Saturday – a measure of how far both men have come.
‘No second chance’ for Ireland in Six Nations finale
Ireland captain Caelan Doris says there is no “second chance” as his side prepare to host Scotland in Saturday’s Six Nations Triple Crown decider.
Chasing a title & exorcising demons – Scotland must seize the day
From misery in Rome to one of their greatest ever wins last time out against France, Scotland now have the chance to reach rugby paradise in Dublin, writes Tom English.
What are the title permutations for Six Nations finale?
The 2026 Six Nations is set for a thrilling final day next Saturday with France, Scotland and Ireland all competing to win the championship.
Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
Confirmed: Sundowns starting 11 vs Stade Malien
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are focused on CAF Champions League glory again. Stade Malien are in Mzansi.
‘We know Wales must win’ – Italy coach Quesada
Gonzalo Quesada says Wales “must win” when they face his Italy side in the Six Nations finale in Cardiff on Saturday.
LOOK AWAY: Benni McCarthy explains what’s wrong with Kaizer Chiefs
The issues might be deeper than they appear.
‘I do what’s best for the team’ – Guardiola on Real Madrid defeat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defends his team selection for their 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16 first leg.
‘You can be the victim or change’ – Tudor on Spurs mentality
Tottenham interim boss Igor Tudor says his players can either “cry or fight” as they try and avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Georgia players sanctioned over doping violations
Six Georgia rugby players and a team official are sanctioned for committing anti-doping rule violations as part of “an orchestrated scheme”.
‘From earthquake rubble to top of the Dolomites’ – Haiti’s first Winter Paralympian
Sixteen years ago, Ralf Etienne lost his leg in an earthquake that devastated Haiti. Now he is his nation’s first Winter Paralympian.
Mayer becomes latest world champion to join MVP
Mikaela Mayer joins the MVP ranks – joining Amanda Serrano, Caroline Dubois and her old rival Alycia Baumgardner.
SA surfer Luke Thompson qualifies for WSL Championship Tour
SA surfer Luke Thompson is riding the crest of a wave as he qualifies for the WSL Championship Tour, joining saffa legend Jordy Smith …
Scotland have been to ‘hell and back’ to be contenders – Tuipulotu
Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland have been “to hell and back” to turn themselves into Six Nations title contenders.
Why France will play in light blue against England
France will wear a special edition pale blue shirt in Saturday’s Six Nations game to mark 120 years of rivalry against England.
Simpson and Poth pay price for ‘costly’ error
Britain’s Neil Simpson is left bitterly disappointed after he and guide Rob Poth fail to finish their opening giant slalom run in the men’s visually impaired event at the Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina.
PSL to hold moment of silence for superfans and Mosiuoa Lekota
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has expressed its deep sorrow following the passing of three distinguished figures in recent days.
Lake wants ‘more of the same’ effort against Italy
Wales captain Dewi Lake hopes to inspire a first Six Nations win in three years.