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Women's cycling could be unstoppable - Backstedt
British champion Zoe Backstedt says women's cycling will be "unstoppable" if it gets full television coverage for races such as the recent Tour de France Femmes.
August 19, 2026Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive
Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.
August 18, 2026Davies calls for WRU board to step down
Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union board to step down.
August 14, 2026Bellamy link puts Wales in hard position - Blake
The collapse of Craig Bellamy's proposed move to Burnley has put Wales in a "hard position", according to former Wales striker Nathan Blake.
August 12, 2026One Day Cup positives for Glamorgan despite results
Glamorgan's One Day Cup coach David Harrison highlights the positives in developing young players despite winning only two from eight.
August 11, 2026Neumann back in Wales' extended WXV training squad
Wing Lisa Neumann returns from injury as head coach Sean Lynn names 14 uncapped players in a 46-strong squad preparing for four autumn Tests.
August 10, 2026Singer Self Esteem to make cinematic debut in film set in 1980s
Pop singer Self Esteem is set to star in upcoming film Mountain from Welsh director Celyn Jones.
August 7, 2026'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.
August 5, 2026Serbia, Sweden follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election - Reuters
Serbia, Sweden follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election Reuters
August 3, 2026England set to follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election - Reuters
England set to follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election Reuters
August 3, 2026Wales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino
Wales become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.
August 3, 2026How a three-year-old helped Fachie become Scotland record-breaker
Neil Fachie was done with cycling. The Commonwealth Games was a farewell. On Thursday, it turned into so much more than that.
July 30, 2026Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
July 30, 2026'Nothing to prove' at Commonwealths for Finucane
Olympic team sprint champion Emma Finucane insists she has nothing to prove in Glasgow as she chases a Commonwealth gold medal.
July 29, 2026England return to winning ways but NI lose to Tonga
England bounce back from a difficult loss to world number one side Australia with a 73-38 victory over Malawi at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
July 27, 2026Wales win fourth Commonwealth Games swimming medal
Wales claim a fourth Commonwealth Games medal in the pool as the 4x200m freestyle relay team won another bronze.
July 26, 2026Wales held pointless again by seven-try South Africa
South Africa ease to a seven-try bonus-point victory over Wales in the third round of the Nations Championship in Durban.
July 18, 2026Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.
July 16, 2026Another heatwave hits parts of US and Canada
At least 44 people died in early July from a heatwave that scorched large swathes of the US.
July 14, 2026Beard hopes to repeat Wales success in Argentina
Wales lock Adam Beard is a man who has been to Argentina before and won as Stve Tandy's side aim to tame the Pumas.
July 10, 2026Scientist dubbed The Bogfather is restoring peatland to fight climate change
A childhood fascination with bogs led one Welsh scientist to try and help save the planet.
July 3, 2026Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
June 29, 2026Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.
June 26, 2026Wales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job
Burnley hope to complete a deal to appoint Wales boss Craig Bellamy following Scott Parker's departure.
June 24, 2026Why Bale wants to go from icon to investor
The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.
June 23, 2026Tandy's Wales prepare for challenging summer of travel
Welsh domestic rugby might have finished at the end of May but there is very little rest for the Wales national men's side this summer.
June 22, 2026Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38
Wales legend Mark Hughes says he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.
June 20, 2026Team Wales named for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, and sprinters Jeremiah Azu and Olivia Breen will compete for Team Wales at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
June 19, 2026Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs
England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.
June 18, 2026England's Littler & Humphries set up Wales World Cup tie
EEngland's Luke Humphries and Luke Littler defeat the Spanish pairing of Cristo Reyes and Jose Justicia 8-5 to set up a quarter-final against Wales at the World Cup of Darts.
June 13, 2026Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
June 11, 2026Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace
Wales forward Elise Hughes leaves Crystal Palace, a little more than a month after helping them return to the Women's Super League.
June 8, 2026Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister says
The regulations were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers across Wales.
May 22, 2026Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze
The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".
April 1, 2026Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
March 16, 2026Does Rome defeat mark beginning of end of Borthwick empire?
England's defeat by Italy has turned the spotlight on England's leadership, both on and off the pitch
March 7, 2026Olympian Jones earns knockout win on boxing debut
Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones marks her boxing debut with a second round knockout win against Egypt Criss in Derby.
March 7, 2026Cardiff coach Van Zyl holds talks with Benetton
Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl holds talks with Benetton about taking over as boss of the United Rugby Championship club next season.
February 24, 2026