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'It's perfect for me' - £116m Wirtz 'wants to win everything' with LiverpoolLiverpool sign Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record £116m.
Lions beaten by Argentina in pre-tour Dublin thrillerThe British and Irish Lions warm up for their Australian tour in deflating fashion as they fall to a slick and pacey Argentina side in Dublin.
Vaughan 'staggered' by England decision to bowlFormer captain Michael Vaughan says he was “staggered” by England’s decision to field first after India piled on 359-3 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.
Charges dropped against England goalkeeper KeatingA court case against England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped nearly a year after she pleaded not guilty to possessing canisters of nitrous oxide.
Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day oneYashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both hit centuries on the opening day of the first Test to give India early control against England.
'He will go stratospheric' - Where will Wirtz play for Liverpool?With Florian Wirtz set to join Liverpool for a club-record £100m, BBC Sport look at where the Germany midfielder will play.
Gill & Jaiswal show India's future is already hereDoubts about India's future after the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are laid to rest by Shubman Gill and Yashavi Jaiswal's centuries on day one of the first Test against England.
Ex-Netherlands winger Promes extradited to serve prison sentenceFormer Ajax winger Quincy Promes has been extradited to the Netherlands, where he will serve a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and aggravated assault.
Juve target Man Utd's Sancho - Saturday's gossipJuventus eye Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi makes Liverpool stance clear, PSG told fee for Illia Zabarnyi by Bournemouth.
Weather causing increasing concern at Club World CupWeather concerns are taking centre stage at the Fifa Club World Cup after a fourth game was delayed - while a heat wave is expected next week.
Choosing 'top three club' Liverpool was easy - WirtzGerman midfileder Florian Wirtz says making the choice to move to Liverpool was "easy", hailing the club as a "top three team" in the world.
Draper into world's top four by beating NakashimaWatch the best shots as Jack Draper beats Brandon Nakashima to reach the semi-finals of Queen's and guarantee a top-four seeding at Wimbledon.
Hunt second behind Battle in Paris Diamond League 200mGreat Britain's Amy Hunt finishes second behind in-form American Anavia Battle in the 200m at the Diamond League meeting in Paris.
'Bails go flying!' - Stokes bowls Jaiswal with brilliant deliveryEngland captain Ben Stokes produces a brilliant delivery to bowl Yashasvi Jaiswal, dismissing the Indian batter for 101 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.
Pulse edge past Lightning in tense semi-final finishLondon Pulse reach the Netball Super League grand final, beating Loughborough Lightning by a single point at the Copperbox Arena.
Gill & Jaiswal tons punish England toss decisionIndia captain Shubman Gill and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit sublime centuries as England toil on day one of the first Test at Headingley.
Clinical St Helens punish sloppy LeedsSt Helens take full advantage of a sloppy Leeds Rhinos performance to claim a deserved 18-4 Super League victory.
Bale part of group to have Cardiff City takeover bid rejectedFormer Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale was part of a rejected bid launched in May to buy hometown club Cardiff City.
Liverpool agree £40m deal to sign Kerkez from BournemouthLiverpool agree a £40m deal to sign Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.
Defending champion Boulter loses in NottinghamTwo-time defending champion Katie Boulter's run at the Nottingham Open is ended in a dramatic loss to American McCartney Kessler at the quarter-final stage.
NBA star Durant becomes minority owner of PSGTwo-time NBA champion Kevin Durant buys a minority stake in Champions League winners Paris St-Germain.
'Crawford is not Canelo' - champions face off in SaudiSaul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Terence Crawford met face-to-face at a news conference, kicking off a three-city media tour.
'50 years of work' - Cercene in shock 33-1 Ascot winThe 33-1 outsider Cercene holds on in a thrilling finish to become the longest-priced winner of the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Have the Club World Cup's innovations been good or bad?A number of new innovations to football have been on show since the start of the 2025 Club World Cup
'A huge step' - Draper reaches first Queen's semi-finalJack Draper fulfills a childhood dream by reaching his first Queen's semi-final with a three-set victory over American Brandon Nakashima.
Wakefield pull off shock win against in-form WiganWigan Warriors squander their chance to close the gap on Super League leaders Hull KR as they are stunned by Wakefield Trinity at Belle Vue.
Can you name every Premier League club's record signing?Can you name every Premier League club's record signing?
Former England striker Carroll leaves BordeauxFormer England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll leaves Bordeaux after one season in the French fourth tier.
Afghan-born Nadim back in Denmark squad for EurosDenmark forward Nadia Nadim returns to the national team following an 18-month absence as she is named in their 23-player squad for next month's Euro 2025.
Zverev and Medvedev win after sickness and nosebleedAlexander Zverev sprints off court to vomit mid-match but recovers to beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli at the Halle Open.
Tesco apologises for Lionesses promo in Welsh shopA display in Cardiff is taken down after offering fans the chance to meet the England football team.
England's Lewis-Skelly agrees new Arsenal contractArsenal and England defender Myles Lewis-Skelly agrees terms over a new deal with the Gunners.
Rangers fine for Brown comment 'in keeping with rules' - SFAThe SFA says fining Rangers £3,000 following a comment by John Brown "was entirely in keeping with the application of the rules".
'I was very raw' - Skelton itching for Lions rematchAustralia lock Will Skelton says he has been rewatching footage of taking on the British and Irish Lions as a rookie 21-year-old to whet his appetite for this summer's series.
Sinner releases duet with Italian tenor BocelliWorld number one Jannik Sinner swaps his tennis racquet for a microphone to release a duet with fellow Italian and tenor Andrea Bocelli.
England swept aside by Netherlands to exit U19 EurosWatch highlights as England suffer a 4-2 defeat to the Netherlands, ending their U19 Championship campaign in the group stage.
Mills sets PB as Habz breaks French 1500m recordGreat Britain's George Mills sets a new personal best in the 1500m, but has to settle for third as Frenchman Azeddine Habz sets a new national record at the Paris Diamond League meeting.
Thunder outclass Mavericks to reach Super League finalManchester Thunder beat London Mavericks 79-49 to advance to the Netball Super League Grand Final.
Gill marks first Test as India captain with brilliant centuryIn his first match as India captain, Shubman Gill hits a brilliant century to put his side in control on 304-3 on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley.
'Fabulous innings' - Jaiswal ton puts India in controlIn his first Test match in England, Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches his century off 144 balls to put India in charge on day one of the first Test against England.
Alcaraz hits 'unplayable' forehand winnerWorld number two Carlos Alcaraz hits a "vicious" winner against France's Arthur Rinderknech during their quarter-final contest at Queen's.
No-look pass leads to emphatic dunk in NBA FinalsIndiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton throws a stylish pass to team-mate Pascal Siakam during game six of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Vardy, Eriksen, Young - the free agents availableThe summer transfer window is in full swing but who are the experienced Premier League players out of contract and available on a free transfer on 1 July?
'Really scary' - player in dugout hit by 105mph ballTampa Bay Rays player Hunter Bigge is taken to hospital after being hit by a 105mph foul ball while in the dugout at a Major League Baseball game.
I wish I was a 6ft 4in heavyweight - flyweight YafaiUnbeaten flyweight Galal Yafai, who is set to fight on Saturday, discusses managing self-doubt and having to work hard for recognition.
Le Garrec and Hastoy to steer France A against EnglandNolann Le Garrec and Antoine Hastoy will form a strong half-back partnership for the France second-string XV that takes on an England XV on Saturday.
Bears inflict first loss on Blaze, Essex cruise to winBears beat The Blaze by 25 runs to go second, while Essex thump Durham by six wickets in the T20 Blast.
Peaty has 'unfinished business', says coach MainThree-time Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty was lured back to the pool by "unfinished business", says new coach Jamie Main.
Celtic open against St Mirren as first Old Firm game set for 31 AugustChampions Celtic begin the defence of their Scottish Premiership crown at home to St Mirren, while there is just one 15:00 BST start on the opening Saturday.
Lions beaten by Argentina in pre-tour Dublin thrillerThe British and Irish Lions warm up for their Australian tour in deflating fashion as they fall to a slick and pacey Argentina side in Dublin.
Bale part of group to have Cardiff City takeover bid rejectedFormer Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale was part of a rejected bid launched in May to buy hometown club Cardiff City.
An outrageous comedy about high school seniorsTwo high school seniors hope to impress the girls they fancy, but things prove difficult.
The next Vettel or Verstappen? Meet Fionn McLaughlinFollowing in the footsteps of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, Northern Ireland teenager Fionn McLaughlin is aiming to make it to Formula 1 with Red Bull.
Why Chelsea want Gittens, another ex-Man City youngsterChelsea want Jamie Gittens, another ex-Manchester City youngster, but where will he fit in at Stamford Bridge?
The mind behind cricket's Hundred on his 'Prem' relaunchRob Calder was the man behind cricket's controversial, but lucrative Hundred. Now he has made over the Premiership in the hope of bringing new fans and money to the top flight
'Judged on one night' - the cost of defeat in boxingNot many boxers know the harsh reality of what a defeat can do to your career more than Bradley Rea.
Who is prospective LA Lakers owner Mark Walter?BBC Sport finds out more about the American businessman who is already involved with baseball, basketball, Formula 1, football, tennis and hockey.
Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport - what is going on?BBC Sport looks at what is going on with the relationship between gambling, tennis, women in sport and online abuse.
Premier League fixtures - find out your club's scheduleCheck out your club's schedule for the new Premier League season.
How Hampton overcame odds to become England's number oneHannah Hampton on overcoming a serious eye condition to rise to become England's number one goalkeeper at Euro 2025.
The runner who went viral and sparked campaign for changeWhen a photo of ultrarunner Sophie Power breastfeeding during a race went viral, it sparked a campaign for change.
How rejection fuelled Mourinho's second Champions League triumphHow Barcelona rejection fuelled Jose Mourinho's second Champions League triumph, with Inter Milan in 2010.
The life, loss and legacy of Kevin CampbellWayne Rooney, Andrew Cole, Tyrese Campbell and more discuss the life and tragic death of former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell.
Blood brothers - bonds and betrayal on a rugby pitchTom Williams was part of a conspiracy that united and then divided a Harlequins dressing room, before the truth rocked rugby to its core.
I was effectively homeless after getting sacked - StoneyFormer England captain Casey Stoney tells BBC Sport how she and her family have rebuilt their lives after her sacking by San Diego Wave left them effectively homeless.
'I signed Barcelona deal - then had a stroke at 24'Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck suffered a stroke six months after being part of the England squad which reached the World Cup final - this is the story of her remarkable comeback.
'It's perfect for me' - £116m Wirtz 'wants to win everything' at LiverpoolLiverpool sign Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record £116m.
Weather causing increasing concern at Club World CupWeather concerns are taking centre stage at the Fifa Club World Cup after a fourth game was delayed - while a heat wave is expected next week.
Liverpool agree £40m deal to sign Kerkez from BournemouthLiverpool agree a £40m deal to sign Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.
Bale part of group to have Cardiff City takeover bid rejectedFormer Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale was part of a rejected bid launched in May to buy hometown club Cardiff City.
Juve target Man Utd's Sancho - Saturday's gossipJuventus eye Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi makes Liverpool stance clear, PSG told fee for Illia Zabarnyi by Bournemouth.
Charges dropped against England goalkeeper KeatingA court case against England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped nearly a year after she pleaded not guilty to possessing canisters of nitrous oxide.
Promes extradited to Netherlands to serve prison sentenceFormer Ajax winger Quincy Promes has been extradited to the Netherlands, where he will serve a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and aggravated assault.
'He will go stratospheric' - Where will Wirtz play for Liverpool?With Florian Wirtz set to join Liverpool for a club-record £100m, BBC Sport look at where the Germany midfielder will play.
Rangers fine for Brown comment 'in keeping with rules' - SFAThe SFA says fining Rangers £3,000 following a comment by John Brown "was entirely in keeping with the application of the rules".
Afghan-born Nadim back in Denmark squad for EurosDenmark forward Nadia Nadim returns to the national team following an 18-month absence as she is named in their 23-player squad for next month's Euro 2025.
Choosing 'top three club' Liverpool was easy - WirtzGerman midfileder Florian Wirtz says making the choice to move to Liverpool was "easy", hailing the club as a "top three team" in the world.
England swept aside by Netherlands to exit U19 EurosWatch highlights as England suffer a 4-2 defeat to the Netherlands, ending their U19 Championship campaign in the group stage.
'I think it's art' - Earps on her love of goalkeepingFormer England star Mary Earps discusses her passion for goalkeeping and the pressures of playing in the position.
Awkward White House encounter between Trump and Juventus playersWatch President Trump ask Juventus men's players if "a woman could make the team" during their visit to the White House during the Club World Cup, which is being held in the United States.
Portugal U19s stun England with second-half comebackWatch highlights as Portugal come from behind to beat England 4-1 in the Women's U19 European Championship at Stadion OSiR Wisła.
Former England striker Carroll leaves BordeauxFormer England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll leaves Bordeaux after one season in the French fourth tier.
England's Lewis-Skelly agrees new Arsenal contractArsenal and England defender Myles Lewis-Skelly agrees terms over a new deal with the Gunners.
Wolves sign Lopez from Celta Vigo in £19m dealWolves make their first signing of the summer by bringing in forward Fer Lopez in a £19m deal from Celta Vigo.
Can you name every Premier League club's record signing?Can you name every Premier League club's record signing?
'Martin to prove he is right for Rangers within six months'Russell Martin will show he is the "right man" for Rangers "within the first six months or so", predicts former team-mate Steven Naismith.
One 3pm opener, Martin's first Old Firm & hardest start? - Scottish Premiership fixture takeawaysBBC Scotland looks at the key parts of Friday's Scottish Premiership fixture unveiling.
Hampton's rise to England goalkeeperHannah Hampton on overcoming a serious eye condition to rise to become England's number one goalkeeper at Euro 2025.
PFA Players' Player of the Year nominees announcedManchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah are both among the nominees for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
Carsley dismisses any underdog tag for EnglandEngland Under-21 boss Lee Carsley dismisses any underdog status ahead of the Young Lions' showdown with Spain.
Have the Club World Cup's innovations been good or bad?A number of new innovations to football have been on show since the start of the 2025 Club World Cup
'Touched by God' - Messi shows he still has magic touchFew things are as inevitable as the ball hitting the back of the net when Lionel Messi sizes up the target before executing a free-kick from 20 yards.
Vardy, Eriksen, Young - the free agents availableThe summer transfer window is in full swing but who are the experienced Premier League players out of contract and available on a free transfer on 1 July?
London City sign Dutch international Van de DonkWomen's Super League newcomers London City Lionesses sign vastly experienced Netherlands midfielder Danielle van de Donk on a two-year contract.
Fan who racially abused player gets three-year banHarry Dunbar, 20, is also instructed to do 200 hours unpaid work for sending a racist direct message to non-league striker Chris Wreh.
Tesco apologises for Lionesses promo in Welsh shopA display in Cardiff is taken down after offering fans the chance to meet the England football team.
Celtic host St Mirren on opening day of Premiership seasonChampions Celtic begin the defence of their Scottish Premiership crown at home to St Mirren, while there is just one 15:00 BST start on the opening Saturday.
South Korea's K-League to end rule banning foreign keepersForeign goalkeepers will be allowed to play in South Korean professional football from next year when a ban on signing them is ended after 27 years.
Just a 'normal' weekend - what's happened to Boxing Day football?BBC Sport's Simon Stone explains the Premier League's reasoning for not having a traditional full match programme on 26 December.
Why Chelsea want Gittens, another ex-Man City youngsterChelsea want Jamie Gittens, another ex-Manchester City youngster, but where will he fit in at Stamford Bridge?
England U19s fight back from 5-1 down to draw with Germany - highlightsEngland score four goals in 10 minutes to come from 5-1 down to draw 5-5 against Germany in the UEFA U19 Championship.
Black boots policy at Man Utd academy 'perfect' - GomesFormer Manchester United academy player Angel Gomes speaks to BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel about his time playing at Old Trafford and whether the pressure of the club is too much for some players.
England U19s produce second-half comeback to beat NetherlandsEngland score two second-half goals to come from behind against the Netherlands in their opening game of the Women's European U19 Championship in Tarnobrzeg, Poland.
Tottenham's Moore on target as England U19s draw with NorwayTottenham forward Mikey Moore scores a late penalty to earn England a draw against Norway in their opening match at the European Under-19 Championship in Romania.
Alexander-Arnold speaks impressive Spanish at Real Madrid unveilingWatch as Trent Alexander-Arnold impresses the crowd by speaking in Spanish as he is presented for the first time as a Real Madrid player saying "it's a dream come true".
Football DailyBest bits as John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language.
Textor advancing in talks over selling Palace sharesCrystal Palace part-owner John Textor is advancing in talks with New York Jets owner Woody Johnson to sell his stake in the Premier League side.
Maresca yet to speak to Mudryk after anti-doping chargeChelsea manager Enzo Maresca says he has yet to speak to Mykhailo Mudryk since the forward was charged with violating the Football Association's anti-doping rules but insists the player retains the club's support.
The Tooney & Russo ShowTooney & Russo discuss the key people that've supported them in life and their careers.
Scottish Premiership fixtures - find out your club's scheduleFind out your team's schedule for this season's Scottish Premiership pre-split campaign.
Man City fined £1m for repeatedly delaying kick-offManchester City are fined over £1m by the Premier League after repeatedly kicking-off late in matches last season.
Mary Earps: Queen of StopsGoalkeeper Mary Earps offers an insight into her journey to the pinnacle of her sport.
An outrageous comedy about high school seniorsTwo high school seniors hope to impress the girls they fancy, but things prove difficult.
What is it like to live with Bipolar?How a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef's life
When are Premier League TV picks announced?BBC Sport Ask Me Anything team take a look at when the Premier League TV picks will be announced.
What are the priorities for new Spurs manager Frank?After seven successful years with Brentford, Thomas Frank opted to swap west London for north London when he signed a deal to become Tottenham Hotspur's new boss.
Cunha completes 'dream' £62.5m Man Utd move - how does he fit in?Brazil forward Matheus Cunha says he "dreamed of wearing the red shirt" when he was a child.
Manager ins and outs - June 2025BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.
Transfers - June 2025Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
One 3pm opener, Martin's first Old Firm & who has hardest start? - Premiership fixture takeawaysBBC Scotland looks at the key parts of Friday's Scottish Premiership fixture unveiling.
Fine for Rangers is 'in keeping with rules' - SFAThe SFA says fining Rangers £3,000 following a comment by John Brown "was entirely in keeping with the application of the rules".
Celtic open against St Mirren as fixtures revealedChampions Celtic begin the defence of their Scottish Premiership crown at home to St Mirren, while there is just one 15:00 BST start on the opening Saturday.
'Martin to prove right for Rangers in six months'Russell Martin will show he is the "right man" for Rangers "within the first six months or so", predicts former team-mate Steven Naismith.
Man jailed for throwing bottle at Celtic goalkeeperAndrew Watt launched the missile at Viljami Sinisalo from a Rangers supporters section of Ibrox Stadium during the derby match in May.
Scottish Premiership fixtures - find out your club's scheduleFind out your team's schedule for this season's Scottish Premiership pre-split campaign.
Hamilton given go-ahead for Broadwood moveHamilton Academical are poised to be given the go-ahead to play their games at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld next season as the Scottish League 1 club look to avoid becoming homeless.
Filippo Inzaghi joins Palermo after Pisa promotionFilippo Inzaghi is appointed manager of Serie B side Palermo weeks after winning promotion to the Italian top flight with Pisa.
Atletico keen on Robertson - would move appeal?Atletico Madrid are interested in Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, but would a move to Spain appeal to the Scot?
England U21 defender Egan-Riley joins MarseilleEngland Under-21 defender CJ Egan-Riley signs for French club Marseille after his contract at Burnley expires.
Pogba aiming to return with Monaco after doping banFrench World Cup winner Paul Pogba is in talks with Monaco about a return to football after serving a doping ban.
Real Madrid sign Argentina record-breaker MastantuonoReal Madrid sign 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono, the youngest player to ever feature for Argentina, from River Plate.
De Bruyne completes Napoli move after Man City exitKevin de Bruyne completes his move to Napoli after leaving Manchester City at the end of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Cazorla, 40, sends Oviedo into La Liga play-off finalFormer Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla rolls back the years to send boyhood club Real Oviedo through to the La Liga play-off final.
Charges dropped against England goalkeeper KeatingA court case against England goalkeeper Khiara Keating has been dropped nearly a year after she pleaded not guilty to possessing canisters of nitrous oxide.
London City sign Dutch international Van de DonkWomen's Super League newcomers London City Lionesses sign vastly experienced Netherlands midfielder Danielle van de Donk on a two-year contract.
Hampton's rise to England goalkeeperHannah Hampton on overcoming a serious eye condition to rise to become England's number one goalkeeper at Euro 2025.
Tesco apologises for Lionesses promo in Welsh shopA display in Cardiff is taken down after offering fans the chance to meet the England football team.
How a mountain changed Wales' mindset as they seek Euro highsWales boss Rhian Wilkinson has a personal history with Yr Wyddfa and has used the mountain to change her players' mindset as they depart for Euro 2025.
The Tooney & Russo ShowTooney & Russo discuss the key people that've supported them in life and their careers.
Starmer to work with social media platforms about abuseSir Keir Starmer says the government will explore whether further protective measures can be put in place on social media platforms after tennis player Katie Boulter highlighted the sickening abuse she received.
Napoli 'smell blood' & target Premier League's discarded starsAfter Scott McTominay was a hit, Napoli went back to the Premier League for Kevin de Bruyne, could more players follow them to Serie A?
How does Daniel Levy run Tottenham - and would he ever leave?With Tottenham struggling on the pitch and chairman Daniel Levy facing criticism from fans, BBC Sport looks at how the club is run and what the future might hold.
When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier OxfordTwenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went.
East meets west London - the mentor who changed ChelseaVinay Menon knew nothing about football when he went for a meeting at a west London mansion in 2009. A few weeks later he was in the heart of the Chelsea dressing room.
The air crash and the underdogs - a triumph for a lost generationNineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.
The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's footballNorth Korea lags behind most of the rest of the world in several areas. But the hermit state has had an outsized impact on international women's football.
Chasing the 'Ghost' - a superstar struck down by lightningJohn White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona.
Panenka - the penalty that killed a career and started a feudAntonin Panenka's penalty in the Euro 1976 final birthed a whole new 12-yard tactic. But the risks were higher than anyone could imagine.
Lions beaten by Argentina in pre-tour Dublin thrillerThe British and Irish Lions warm up for their Australian tour in deflating fashion as they fall to a slick and pacey Argentina side in Dublin.
'He's got such an aura' - Farrell's rise to Lions top jobAs he prepares to take charge for the first time, BBC Sport looks at Andy Farrell's journey to becoming British and Irish Lions head coach.
'I was very raw' - Skelton itching for Lions rematchAustralia lock Will Skelton says he has been rewatching footage of taking on the British and Irish Lions as a rookie 21-year-old to whet his appetite for this summer's series.
Lions centres a 'southern hemisphere' pairing - SchmidtAustralia head coach Joe Schmidt describes Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu as a "southern hemisphere centre partnership" when running the rule over Andy Farrell's first British and Irish Lions selection.
Le Garrec and Hastoy to steer France A against EnglandNolann Le Garrec and Antoine Hastoy will form a strong half-back partnership for the France second-string XV that takes on an England XV on Saturday.
'Can't wait to see him go' - Borthwick backs Feyi-Waboso returnEngland wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will make his return after six months out against a France XV on Saturday.
Trailfinders sign Scotland duo Malcolm and WassellTrailfinders Women sign Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm and second row Emma Wassell ahead of the 2025-26 PWR season.
All you need to know about Lions v ArgentinaBBC Sport takes a look at all you need to know ahead of the British and Irish Lions' first game of their 2025 tour against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.
The mind behind cricket's Hundred on his 'Prem' relaunchRob Calder was the man behind cricket's controversial, but lucrative Hundred. Now he has made over the Premiership in the hope of bringing new fans and money to the top flight
Russell signs new contract at BathScotland and British & Irish Lions fly-half Finn Russell signs a new contract to stay at Bath until June 2028.
Rugby Union WeeklyChris, Ugo and 2009 Lion Luke Fitzgerald are in Dublin ahead of the Lions tour opener.
Lions locks can lay down marker for Test selectionWith Andy Farrell calling Argentina's visit to face the British and Irish Lions in Dublin a "full-blown Test match", Maro Itoje and Tadhg Beirne's partnership can be viewed as an audition for the series against the Wallabies.
Names to be on Lions jerseys for first timeThe British and Irish Lions will have names on the backs of jerseys for the first time in their history this summer.
McNabney set for extended spell out with ACL injuryUlster back row James McNabney is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury.
Montoya to lead Argentina against LionsArgentina have named a strong team to face the British and Irish Lions in Dublin on Friday night, with hooker Julian Montoya captaining the Pumas.
Foundations for Tigers success in place - CheikaMichael Cheika says he leaves Leicester Tigers knowing it is a club capable adding to its record 11 Premiership titles in the coming years.
O'Connor left out of Australia's Lions warm-upVeteran fly-half James O'Connor looks set to miss out on facing the British and Irish Lions after being left out of Australia's squad for the only warm-up game.
Lions in Dublin 'extra special' for Irish - BeirneLock Tadhg Beirne says taking on Argentina at the Aviva Stadium while wearing the colours of the British and Irish Lions will be another "special day" for the squad's Ireland contingent.
Jones to be replaced as Wales captainWales head coach Sean Lynn has taken the captaincy away from Hannah Jones before the 2025 World Cup.
Lions pair Tuipulotu and Aki together to face PumasScotland's Sione Tuipulotu and Ireland's Bundee Aki will form the centre partnership for the British and Irish Lions against Argentina in Dublin on Friday.
Lillicrap proud as Wales pathway starts to produceFormer captain Siwan Lillicrap says she is 'super proud' to be leading Wales women's international player pathway.
Spencer 'couldn't be prouder' as Bath win PremiershipBath captain Ben Spencer says he "couldn't be prouder" of the team after his side won their first Premiership title in 29 years with a narrow 23-21 victory against Leicester Tigers at Allianz Stadium Twickenham.
Glasgow's title defence over as Leinster surge into URC finalWatch the best of the action as Leinster defeat defending champions Glasgow Warriors to secure a place in the United Rugby Championship final.
Gabby Logan looks ahead to a summer of women's sportBroadcaster Gabby Logan tells BBC Sport's Elizabeth Conway that she hopes the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England has a similar impact to the Lionesses winning the Euros in 2022.
Highlights: Edinburgh score seven tries to beat Ulster and seal last-eight spotWatch highlights as Edinburgh score seven tries in beating Ulster 47-17 to book their place in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.
British and Irish Lions fixtures, squad and coaches for tour of AustraliaBBC Sport looks at some of the key information for the three-Test series between the British and Irish Lions and Australia.
'This is once in your life' - Carreras eyes Lions upsetArgentina fly-half Santiago Carreras says the in-form Pumas are relishing getting their teeth into the British and Irish Lions on Friday.
Data, downloads and detective work - chasing rugby's salary cheatsEach Premiership team is restricted on what they can spend on wages. How do those in charge check big-money owners aren't making secret payments to get round the cap?
The new Tuilagi? Sale's Ma'asi-White on following his idolRekeiti Ma'asi-White first met Manu Tuilagi at a family barbeque. Now the 22-year-old is filling his idol's 12 shirt for Sale and, potentially, England.
'End of an era' - why the Premiership will changeDan Cole, Mike Brown, Ben Youngs, Alex Goode and Danny Care all announced their retirements at the end to the season to mark the end of an era in the Premiership.
A blue and red blur in the most purple of patches - rugby's boy king Bielle-BiarreyBordeaux star Louis Bielle-Biarrey went from unremarkable teenage fly-half to the most prolific wing in world rugby in a handful of years
'A tremendous honour' - Itoje named British and Irish Lions captainWatch as British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell names Saracens forward Maro Itoje as captain for the 2025 tour of Australia.
Watch: The full British and Irish Lions squad listTake a look the full 38-man squad list for the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour to Australia.
Evans 'disappointed' at Wales' Lions quotaBritish and Irish Lions chair Ieuan Evans says he is ‘disappointed as a Welshman’ that only two Wales players were picked for the tour of Australia this summer.
'Deceptively quick' Freeman aims to shock LeinsterNorthampton Saints' Tommy Freeman says his side have to start well if they are to stand a chance of beating Leinster in Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final.
Wales finish bottom after record loss against ItalyItaly finish their Six Nations campaign in style, while condemning Wales to the Wooden Spoon for the second year running after a 44-12 defeat against the Azzurre.
An outrageous comedy about high school seniorsTwo high school seniors hope to impress the girls they fancy, but things prove difficult.
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Rugby Union WeeklyCan Bath win a first Premiership since 1996? Plus, Andy Farrell calls in reinforcements.
Rugby Union WeeklyChris sits down with the four directors of rugby ahead of this weekend's semi-finals.
Rugby Union WeeklyJaden Hendrikse's wink has sent the rugby world into overdrive and we chat to Alex Goode.
Rugby Union WeeklyChris, Tom English & Gareth Rhys Owen run the rule over Andy Farrell’s 38-man Lions squad
Bloodgate: The scandal that rocked rugby unionHow a joke shop blood capsule unleashed a chain of events that shook rugby to its core.
Gill & Jaiswal show India's future is already hereDoubts about India's future after the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are laid to rest by Shubman Gill and Yashavi Jaiswal's centuries on day one of the first Test against England.
Vaughan 'staggered' by England decision to bowlFormer captain Michael Vaughan says he was “staggered” by England’s decision to field first after India piled on 359-3 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.
Gill & Jaiswal tons punish England toss decisionIndia captain Shubman Gill and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit sublime centuries as England toil on day one of the first Test at Headingley.
Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day oneYashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both hit centuries on the opening day of the first Test to give India early control against England.
'Bails go flying!' - Stokes bowls Jaiswal with brilliant deliveryEngland captain Ben Stokes produces a brilliant delivery to bowl Yashasvi Jaiswal, dismissing the Indian batter for 101 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.
Test Match SpecialReaction from Headingley where India punish England on day one of the first Test.
Bears inflict first loss on Blaze, Essex cruise to winBears beat The Blaze by 25 runs to go second, while Essex thump Durham by six wickets in the T20 Blast.
Scotland end T20 series with win against NepalScotland sign off the T20 Tri-Series with a comfortable victory over Nepal to move into next month's World Cup qualifiers in more confident mood.
Cricket: Today at the TestHighlights from Headingley as England and India resume hostilities in the first Test.
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh - first Test scorecardLatest scorecard as Sri Lanka face Bangladesh in the first Test in Galle.
Australia drop Labuschagne for first West Indies TestAustralia drop Marnus Labuschagne for their opening Test against the West Indies with Steve Smith also missing through injury.
Pope, Bumrah, Bashir - how England v India will be won and lostBBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at the key battles that could decide the outcome of the England v India Test series.
Gill marks first Test as India captain with brilliant centuryIn his first match as India captain, Shubman Gill hits a brilliant century to put his side in control on 304-3 on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley.
'Fabulous innings' - Jaiswal ton puts India in controlIn his first Test match in England, Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches his century off 144 balls to put India in charge on day one of the first Test against England.
Carse dismisses Rahul as England make breakthroughBrydon Carse takes the wicket of KL Rahul as England take the first wicket in their opening Test against India, leaving the tourists on 91-1 on day one at Headingley.
Jaiswal hits Carse for two fours in same over as India make solid startYashasvi Jaiswal hits England's Brydon Carse for two fours in the same over as India get off to a good start on day one of the first Test at Headingley.
It would be 'remarkable' not to pick Pope - StokesEngland captain Ben Stokes says it would have been "remarkable" to drop Ollie Pope from the team to face India after he scored 171 in the previous Test against Zimbabwe.
Ahmed brothers to resume 'backyard rivalry' after T20 clashRehan Ahmed says he will be keen to resume his backyard rivalry with younger brother Farhan after their T20 Blast clash.
'This is it - time for England to be winners'England's series against India starts an era-defining 10-game spell for captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.
Win in England bigger than IPL - India captain GillNew captain Shubman Gill says leading India to a series victory over England would definitely be bigger than winning the Indian Premier League.
England dropping Pope would be 'remarkable' - StokesDropping Ollie Pope for Jacob Bethell would have been "remarkable" after he scored 171 against Zimbabwe, says England captain Ben Stokes.
Notts sign India's Kishan on short-term dealNottinghamshire sign India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan on a short-term deal for two County Championship games.
T20 Blast: Somerset go top, Middlesex end wait, Foxes in huntSomerset and Leicestershire boost their knockout hopes with wins over Hampshire and Notts, while Middlesex beat winless Essex to end Lord's hoodoo.
Vilas appointed interim Middlesex coachFormer Lancashire captain and South Africa batter Dane Vilas will be interim coach of Middlesex for the rest of the season.
Blaze heating up while Hampshire Hawks close gapThe Blaze beat Lancashire Thunder by five wickets and Hampshire Hawks hold on to win by five runs at Somerset in the Women's T20 Blast.
TailendersThe Tailenders are back and we’re joined by the one and only Kagiso Rabada.
StumpedSouth Africa great AB de Villiers speaks about their World Test Championship triumph.
How does new captain Gill compare to India batting greats?BBC Sport explores how good new India Test captain Shubman Gill is, and how England can keep him subdued this summer.
England to face Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener - see full scheduleThe tournament begins at Edgbaston in Birmingham on 12 June 2026, with New Zealand the defending champions.
Nair's long road back to India team, via NorthamptonKarun Nair hasn't played for India since 2017 but is expected to return to the Test side against England after impressing for Northamptonshire.
Test Match SpecialMark Chapman looks ahead to England's Test series against India as Headingley awaits.
Test Match SpecialWe debate the viability of Test cricket during the World Test Championship Final.
Test Match SpecialReaction as South Africa win the World Test Championship Final.
Test Match SpecialReaction as South Africa edge closer to winning the WTC final
Test Match SpecialReaction from Lord’s as Australia and South Africa battle on day 2.
Test Match SpecialAlex & Crossy speak to Richmond chairman Chris Goldie after THAT viral innings.
Test Match SpecialSouth Africa captain Temba Bavuma speaks in depth to Alison Mitchell
An outrageous comedy about high school seniorsTwo high school seniors hope to impress the girls they fancy, but things prove difficult.
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'A huge step' - Draper reaches first Queen's semi-finalJack Draper fulfills a childhood dream by reaching his first Queen's semi-final with a three-set victory over American Brandon Nakashima.
Defending champion Boulter loses in NottinghamTwo-time defending champion Katie Boulter's run at the Nottingham Open is ended in a dramatic loss to American McCartney Kessler at the quarter-final stage.
Zverev and Medvedev win after sickness and nosebleedAlexander Zverev sprints off court to vomit mid-match but recovers to beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli at the Halle Open.
Sinner releases duet with Italian tenor BocelliWorld number one Jannik Sinner swaps his tennis racquet for a microphone to release a duet with fellow Italian and tenor Andrea Bocelli.
Alcaraz hits 'unplayable' forehand winnerWorld number two Carlos Alcaraz hits a "vicious" winner against France's Arthur Rinderknech during their quarter-final contest at Queen's.
Follow Eastbourne & Wimbledon qualifying on the BBCEastbourne and Wimbledon qualifying takes place this week - and you can follow it across the BBC.
'Don't know how I'm still standing' - Alcaraz battles into Queen's last eightCarlos Alcaraz says he "does not know how I'm still standing here" after battling past Jaume Munar to reach the Queen's quarter-finals.
'I feel like I step into my house' - Boulter beats Kartal in NottinghamKatie Boulter has to dig deep to beat Sonay Kartal in an all-British tie and keep her bid for a third straight Nottingham Open title on track.
Sinner suffers worst loss by ranking since 2023Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon preparations suffer a blow as the world number one loses to Alexander Bublik in the Halle Open second round.
Draper leaps into world's top four after Nakashima winWatch the best shots as Jack Draper beats Brandon Nakashima to reach the semi-finals of Queen's and guarantee a top-four seeding at Wimbledon.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova to retireDouble Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will retire from tennis at the end of this summer
'Some magic of his own' - GB's Fearnley hits brilliant winner despite slippingBritain's Jacob Fearnley hits a brilliant volleyed winner despite slipping during his second-round win against Corentin Moutet at Queen's.
Boulter beats Kartal to reach Nottingham Open last eightKatie Boulter beats fellow Brit Sonay Kartal 6-4 1-6 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals in her defence of the women's singles title at the Nottingham Open.
Britain's Fearnley into Queen's quarter-final - best shotsBritain's Jacob Fearnley produces an impressive display to see off French qualifier Corentin Moutet at Queen's and reach a first ATP Tour quarter-final.
Andy Murray answers fans' important questions at Queen'sAndy Murray answers some very important questions from fans at Queen's.
Draper produces 'explosive masterclass' to secure Queen's winJack Draper produces an "explosive masterclass" to win the final two points of his second-round match against Alexei Popyrin at Queen's.
I looked like a Ferrari but broke down easily - DraperBritish number one Jack Draper jokes that his body used to break down easily despite "looking a bit like a Ferrari", but feels he now has the strength and energy to deal with long matches.
Brilliant Fearnley beats Moutet to reach Queen's quarter-finalsBritain's Jacob Fearnley produces a hugely impressive display to beat Corentin Moutet at Queen's and reach a first ATP Tour quarter-final.
GB's Jones knocked out of NottinghamBritish wild card Francesca Jones misses out on the chance of back-to-back quarter-finals at Nottingham.
Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport - what is going on?BBC Sport looks at what is going on with the relationship between gambling, tennis, women in sport and online abuse.
British veteran Evans given Wimbledon wildcardFormer British number one Dan Evans and two-time champion Petra Kvitova are given wildcards into the Wimbledon singles draws later this month.
Fan hit by falling advertising banner at Halle OpenA female spectator is taken to hospital after being hit by an advertising banner that fell from the upper tier at the Halle Open.
Late racquet swap propels Draper into Queen's last eightA bold decision to change racquet at a crucial point paid off for British number one Jack Draper, as he edged a third-set tie-break against Alexei Popyrin to reach the quarter-finals at Queen's.
Raducanu stalker tried to apply for Wimbledon ticketsThe man who was given a restraining order for stalking Emma Raducanu has been blocked from applying for Wimbledon tickets.
Tennis players call for ID verification after Boulter abuseTennis players call for the introduction of identity verification on social media after British number two Katie Boulter shared her experiences of online abuse.
Raducanu and Alcaraz sign up for US Open doublesBritain's Emma Raducanu and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz are among the pairings planning to play in the new-look US Open mixed doubles event.
'Hope you get cancer' - Boulter shares her online abuse with BBCBritain's Katie Boulter speaks exclusively to BBC Sport about the levels of social media abuse she receives.
How to follow Queens & Nottingham across the BBCJack Draper, Carlos Alcaraz and Katie Boulter continue their Wimbledon preparations at Queen's and the Nottingham Open - follow it live on the BBC.
How are Wimbledon wildcards decided?BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at how wildcard entries are decided at Wimbledon.
Sabalenka apologises to Gauff for commentsAryna Sabalenka says she wrote to Coco Gauff to apologise for her "completely unprofessional" remarks after the American beat her in the French Open final.
Boultucanu, packed crowds & home comforts - how historic Queen's unfoldedFrom packed crowds, British feel-good energy and 'Boultucanu' - how did the first women's Queen's event for 52 years unfold?
Sinner and Alcaraz thriller proves rivalry here to stayA first major final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner always promised to deliver - but few expected it to reach the heights that it did.
The Queen's champion who reigned for half a centuryAfter holding the title for 52 years, Olga Morozova's reign as Queen's women's singles champion is about to come to an end.
'Big Four' reunite at Nadal's French Open farewellRafael Nadal reunites with Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in a special farewell ceremony to the 14-time French Open champion.
Playing through the pain & burnout fears - is there too much tennis?As Alex de Minaur and Casper Ruud speak about burnout, is there too much tennis in the calendar - and what are the solutions?
From winning iPods to Grand Slams - Djokovic's 100 titlesTo mark Novak Djokovic's 100th title, BBC Sport delves deeper into the stories and numbers behind his ton of trophies.
Players v tennis tours: why the lawsuit and what next?BBC Sport tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at the key questions after a players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic began legal action against tennis' governing bodies.
'That could have injured someone' - Angry Mensik's racquet bounces into standsJakub Mensik receives a warning after throwing his racket at the ground and seeing it bounce into the stands during his defeat by Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut at Queen's.
Boulter receives 'hundreds of messages' after sharing online abuse storyBritish number two Katie Boulter has had "hundreds of messages" containing "love" and "appreciation" since BBC Sport published an article where she shared the abusive messages she receives on social media.
'Exciting' Alcaraz executes brilliant drop shotCarlos Alcaraz makes a fantastic drop-shot winner during his win over Adam Walton at Queen's Club.
Draper cruises into Queen's second round - best shotsGreat Britain's Jack Draper produces a dominant performance to beat Jenson Brooksby of the United States in the first round at Queen's.
Boulter off to 'flying start' at NottinghamKatie Boulter makes light work of beating Lulu Sun in the first round at the Nottingham Open.
'Horrifying' - BBC Sport's Croft on online abuse in tennisBBC Sport's Annabel Croft discusses the scale of online abuse directed towards tennis players after British number two Katie Boulter went public with some of the messages she has received.
Draper 'dangerous' for every opponent - CroftBBC tennis pundit Annabel Croft says Jack Draper demonstrated why he is so dangerous on grass during his win over America's Jenson Brooksby at Queen's.
Boulter shares messages of 'disgusting' online abuseBritish number two Katie Boulter shares some of the messages of abuse she has received on social media.
Draper hits brilliant winner to win first set at Queen'sJack Draper finishes a long rally against Jenson Brooksby with a brilliant forehand winner to take the opening set in their first round match at Queen's.
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