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Soaring heat, falling crowds - The Hundred's peculiar summer
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.
August 15, 2026What's going on with Southampton boss Eckert's FA probe?
While Southampton felt the full force of the EFL's disciplionary powers at the back end of last season, Spygate is far from over with the future of Tonda Eckert still uncertain.
August 14, 2026Super Giants suffer batting collapse but hang on to beat Brave
Despite a huge batting collapse, Manchester Super Giants do enough to beat Southern Brave by 10 runs in Southampton, to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout stages of the men's Hundred.
August 8, 2026Rockets beat MI London to reach knockouts as Super Giants eliminate Brave
Trent Rockets book their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred with a six-wicket victory against MI London while Southern Brave are eliminated after defeat by Manchester Super Giants.
August 8, 2026'They are falling apart' - Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs
From being 119-0, Manchester Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs to stumble to 149-8 in their men's Hundred match against Southern Brave in Southampton.
August 8, 2026'What a throw!' - Southern Brave's two stunning run outs
Moeen Ali and Tristan Stubbs produce two moments of magic in the field as they run out Tim Seifert and Leus du Plooy respectively, with two superb direct hits as Southern Brave fight back against Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.
August 8, 2026Stubbs 'fuming' after stunning elbow catch is overturned
Tristan Stubbs is left "fuming" after taking a brilliant catch with his elbow, only for the decision to be given not out after review in Southern Brave's match against the Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.
August 8, 2026Super Giants close in on knockout stages after beating Brave
Richa Ghosh scores a quickfire half-century as Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave by 27 runs to boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages of The Hundred women's competition.
August 8, 2026Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that
Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.
August 5, 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, 2026Chamberlain stuns O'Leary with knockout win in Dublin
Briton Mark Chamberlain stuns Republic of Ireland's Pierce O'Leary as he dropped him twice on the way to securing a knockout win in the 10th round to claim the IBO light-welterweight belt.
August 1, 2026Southern Brave defend 128 to seal first win of the season
Southern Brave secure their first win in the men's Hundred by successfully defending a total of 128 to defeat Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs at the Utilita Bowl.
July 30, 2026Brave remain unbeaten with victory over Birmingham Phoenix
Southern Brave make it four wins from four in the women's Hundred as they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 24-runs at the Utilita Bowl.
July 30, 2026MI London hold out in nail-biting tie with Spirit
MI London hold London Spirit to a nail-biting tie at The Oval after Hayley Matthews concedes only three runs from the last three balls of the match.
July 29, 2026Jacks fifty helps MI London beat Brave in last-ball thriller
Will Jacks' 54 off 41 balls helps MI London to a three-wicket win over Southern Brave in a nail-biting conclusion at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton.
July 27, 2026Jacks hits fifty as MI London seal last-ball win
Will Jacks hits his first half-century of this year's edition of The Hundred as MI London claim a nerve-shredding last-ball victory over Southern Brave.
July 27, 2026Brave hold on to beat MI London in thrilling finale
Lauren Bell restricts MI London to six runs in the final over to give Southern Brave a nervy one-run victory in the 2026 Women's Hundred at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton.
July 27, 2026What does the South make of the King of the North?
BBC South has been hearing from people about new PM Andy Burnham's first week in the top job.
July 25, 2026Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
July 22, 2026Salt leads Welsh Fire to victory as they edge past Southern Brave
Captain Phil Salt led from the front as he finished unbeaten on 47 to guide Welsh Fire to a six-wicket victory against Southern Brave in a low-scoring match in Southampton.
July 22, 2026Captain Salt leads Fire to victory against Brave
Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt leads from the front as his unbeaten 47 helps them begin the 2026 Hundred season with a six-wicket win against Southern Brave in Southampton.
July 22, 2026How close is that?! Kellaway's unbelievable catch on the boundary
Ben Kellaway makes a brilliant catch and then manages to fall just inside the boundary rope to remove Tristan Stubbs as the Southern Brave fall to 70-4 in their opening match against Welsh Fire in their opening match of the men's 2026 Hundred.
July 22, 2026Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests
The former boss is among four charged over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
July 22, 2026Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over Spygate
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal.
July 22, 2026England unchanged for third T20 against India
England name an unchanged side for the third T20 against India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.
July 6, 2026Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy".
July 2, 2026Will Britain's final four lift Wimbledon gloom?
In her first BBC Sport column at this year's Wimbledon, Naomi Broady analyses whether the last four Britons in the singles can further lift the gloom.
July 2, 2026Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.
June 29, 2026Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Stars like Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill will play small local venues to celebrate the UK music scene.
June 25, 2026UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
Heat records were broken when temperatures soared across southern England on Wednesday afternoon.
June 25, 2026Leeds agree contract with Fulham forward Wilson
Leeds agree a long-term contract with Fulham attacker Harry Wilson to join on a free transfer.
June 24, 2026Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
June 22, 2026Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
June 22, 2026Garner's St Mary's dream comes true with dominant win
Ryan Garner achieves a childhood dream in his hometown of Southampton with a dominant win over Michael Magnesi in an action-packed fight to claim the WBC interim super-featherweight title.
June 21, 2026Sciver-Brunt plays down injury scare but England captain set for scan
A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England's four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.
June 16, 2026'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship
The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.
June 16, 2026Campbelle stars as West Indies beat New Zealand with a ball to spare
Shemaine Campbelle finishes unbeaten on 90 as West Indies chase down 163 to beat defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets in Southampton in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
June 14, 2026Drops, disappointment and dismay - NZ's day to forget in the field
Defending champions New Zealand have a day to forget in the field in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, as they drop six chances against the West Indies, with their opponents taking full advantage, as they sealed a seven-wicket win in Southampton.
June 13, 2026Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after 'barbaric' knife attack sparks anger - Reuters
Northern Ireland police appeal for calm after 'barbaric' knife attack sparks anger Reuters
June 9, 2026Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'
The British star also said some audiences would not accept a black male actor playing 007.
June 8, 2026Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech
The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.
June 6, 2026Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak
The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.
June 6, 2026'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
June 4, 2026Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.
April 1, 2026Sly fox sneaks on to cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff.
March 12, 2026NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable.
February 18, 2026