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Ireland's World Cup hopes alive after win over NZ
Ireland's women looked no further than the success of the country’s athletes and swimmers over the past 10 days to inspire them to a first Hockey World Cup pool win in eight years.
August 18, 2026Williams sisters lose on doubles return
Serena and Venus Williams lose a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.
August 18, 2026Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?
August 18, 2026Makhachev v Machado Garry - UFC 330 fight predictions
The world of MMA deliver their predictions for Islam Makhachev's welterweight title defence against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
August 15, 2026I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev
Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday.
August 13, 2026GB's Burgin and Pattison through to 800m final
Great Britain's Max Burgin and Ben Pattison finish first and second in their semi-final races to qualify for the 800m final, while Ireland's Mark English also qualifies for the final after breaking the European Athletics Championship record time for the event.
August 12, 2026Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
August 9, 2026Lammonby helps revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes
Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.
August 7, 2026WNBPA: 'We will not be pawns' in political conversation - Reuters
WNBPA: 'We will not be pawns' in political conversation Reuters
August 7, 2026Man City explore Fernandez move - Saturday's gossip
Manchester City explore Enzo Fernandez move, Arsenal could battle Manchester United for Pio Esposito and Liverpool yet to agree Bradley Barcola fee, plus more.
August 7, 2026Price fight now likely to be held in 2027 - Shields
Pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields says a fight with Wales' Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027.
August 7, 2026Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers
BBC Sport looks back at some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned a big transfer.
August 6, 2026Vollering wins stage five as Reusser retains yellow
Demi Vollering wins stage five of the Tour de France Femmes following a sprint victory over yellow jersey holder Marlen Reusser.
August 5, 2026Fenerbahce ready huge Rashford offer - Tuesday's gossip
Fenerbahce prepared to break the bank for Marcus Rashford, RB Leipzig hold out on Real Madrid over Yan Diomande deal, Arsenal open talks for Bruno Guimaraes
August 3, 2026Spurs make Osimhen approach - Monday's gossip
Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs, plus more.
August 2, 2026'Future of tour' Eala beats Osaka to reach Washington final
Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final.
August 2, 2026Salah close to Trabzonspor move - Sunday's gossip
Mohamed Salah edging towards a move to Trabzonspor, Bayern Munich keen on Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko and Man City boss Enzo Maresca wants to work with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto again.
August 1, 2026Woad & Hull in contention going into Open final round
England's Lottie Woad and Charley Hull are both in contention going into the final round of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes.
August 1, 2026England equal best boxing haul at Commonwealths
England equal their best ever boxing results at a Commonwealth Games, with seven reaching the finals and 10 claiming a medal.
July 31, 2026Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major
South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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Ireland's World Cup hopes alive after win over NZ
Katie Mullan and Roisin Upton were on target in Ireland's win over New Zealand Ireland's women looked no further than the success of the country’s athletes and swimmers over the past 10 days to inspi
Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
Erling Haaland won the Premier League Golden Boot last season with 27 goals Erling Haaland will be hoping for a record-equalling fourth Premier League Golden Boot this season. With four-time winner
Williams sisters lose on doubles return
Serena (left) and Venus Williams won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together Serena and Venus Williams lost a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years. The
Makhachev v Machado Garry - UFC 330 fight predictions
Islam Makhachev (left) set the record for UFC lightweight title fight victories (five) before vacating the belt in January 2025 Islam Makhachev makes the first defence of his welterweight title again
I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is on a joint-record 16-win streak in the UFC Islam Makhachev says he "does not have much time" left in the UFC as the Russian prepares to make the first defence of his welterweight t
GB's Burgin and Pattison through to 800m final
There was an error Great Britain's Max Burgin and Ben Pattison finish first and second in their semi-final races to qualify for the 800m final, while Ireland's Mark English also qualifies for the fin
Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
Sabalenka has not reached a final since winning the Miami Open in March Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat in the Canadian Open weeks before she begins her US Open ti
Man City explore Fernandez move - Saturday's gossip
Mirror back page Express back page Star back page Guardian sports section Times sports section Telegraph sports section 1 of 6 Manchester City explore Enzo Fernandez move, Arsenal could battle
Lammonby helps revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes
Tom Lammonby struck a career-best List A score of 114 for Somerset during their handsome victory over Surrey Somerset kept their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive wit
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Price fight now likely to be held in 2027 - Shields
Claressa Shields (left) has won all 18 of her professional fights and was the first boxer to become undisputed in three weight classes, while Lauren Price (right) is also unbeaten in 10 pro fights Po
Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers
Vozinha, James Rodriguez and Mesut Ozil all earned big moves after standout performances at a World Cup The World Cup is football's biggest stage, filled with goals, drama and unforgettable moments -
Vollering wins stage five as Reusser retains yellow
The Netherlands' Vollering won the Tour de France Femmes in 2023 Demi Vollering won stage five of the Tour de France Femmes following a sprint victory over yellow jersey holder Marlen Reusser. FDJ U
Fenerbahce ready huge Rashford offer - Tuesday's gossip
The back page of the Express The sport section from the Times The Telegraph's sport section The back page of the Mirror 1 of 4 Fenerbahce prepared to break the bank for Marcus Rashford, RB Leipzi
Spurs make Osimhen approach - Monday's gossip
1 of 7 Tottenham make an approach for Victor Osimhen, Atletico Madrid consider a move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has positive talks with Spurs. Totten
Eala beats Osaka to reach Washington final
Alexandra Eala is bidding for her first WTA Tour title Alexandra Eala continued her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final. The Filipina beat Ja
Salah close to Trabzonspor move - Sunday's gossip
1 of 4 Mohamed Salah edging towards a move to Trabzonspor, Bayern Munich keen on Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko and Man City boss Enzo Maresca wants to work with Chelsea winger Pedro Neto a
Woad & Hull in contention ahead of Open final round
'Par of the year' - best shots from third round of Women's Open AIG Women's Open - round three -7 Y Noh (US); -4 E Henseleit (Ger), L Li (US), J Thitikul (Tha), Ryu (Kor), S Kuwaki (Jap); -3 L Woad
England equal best boxing haul at Commonwealths
Ruby White became the seventh England boxer with reach the Commonwealth Games finals in Glasgow England's boxers equalled their best ever performance at a Commonwealth Games after seven fighters won
Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major
Ryu ends round with birdie to move into the lead AIG Women's Open -7 H Ryu (Kor); -6 S Kuwaki (Jpn); -5 Y Noh (US), A Thitikul (Tha); -3 S Joo (Kor); -2 L Woad (Eng), C Hull (Eng), C Wannasaen (Tha)