
Unacceptable season cannot be repeated – Van Dijk
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his side’s season has been “unacceptable” following an 18th defeat in all competitions.
THURSDAY, 07 MAY 2026, 01:15

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his side’s season has been “unacceptable” following an 18th defeat in all competitions.

Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha believes interim boss Michael Carrick is the perfect man to reconnect the club to its trophy-laden past.

On The Chequered Flag podcast, former Formula 1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya discuss George Russell’s mindset at Mercedes following a difficult weekend at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.

From 2010 to the present day, there have been 23 players who have scored for Manchester United against Liverpool in the Premier League. Can you name them all in our quiz?

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya weighs in on the rising rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell after the Miami Grand Prix.

Kaizer Chiefs face a crucial test against Mamelodi Sundowns in Pretoria, with the Betway Premiership title race hanging in the balance.

The Betway Premiership title race could take a decisive turn this week as Mamelodi Sundowns look to tighten their grip at the summit.

Petersen insists Chiefs are focused on securing maximum points and a top-three finish, not influencing the title race against Sundowns.

Devan Flanders will leave the Hurricanes at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season after confirming a move to Japan.

New Zealand’s Under-20 side failed to defend their U20 Rugby Championship title after an embarrassing defeat to Argentina.

Rassie Erasmus will finalise his first Test squad in the near future, and here we look at three forwards who could come in from left field.

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan says he is “optimistic” about a return to playing after he fell down an open lift shaft in February.

Ulster back row Nick Timoney says a reset and having young players with “no scars” have helped change the fortunes of the Irish province.

With the start of the Springbok season on the horizon, we assess the top two in the pecking order in every backline position.

World number one Nelly Korda goes 69 holes without a bogey as she cruises to a four-shot victory in the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba in Mexico.

BBC Sport NI assesses some of the talking points ahead of this year’s North West 200 international road race.

A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
Here are all the kick off times and playoff permutations to take note of as the South African teams return to URC action this weekend.

Reports emerging out of Soweto say Kaizer Chiefs could complete a sensational deal to sign Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa.

The 2025/26 Betway Premiership nears conclusion this week with eight mid-week fixtures. Much eyes will be on Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Vinicius Jr scores twice as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 to keep Barcelona waiting to win the La Liga title ahead of next week’s El Clasico.