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Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report
Racist abuse aimed at England footballers on social media was amplified during the World Cup by algorithms designed to maximise engagement and profit, according to new research.
August 19, 2026England beat Wales to finish top of World Cup pool
England underline their credentials as potential Hockey World Cup winners by sealing top spot in Pool D with an 8-2 win over Wales.
August 19, 2026Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".
August 18, 2026Ireland'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, 2026Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season
BBC Sport TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season.
August 18, 2026What we learned from Wafcon 2026
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.
August 17, 2026Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham
England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.
August 15, 2026Berrington & Robertson star as Scotland crush Canada
Captain Richie Berrington and debutant Lyle Robertson star as Scotland enjoy a thumping 170-run World Cup League 2 victory over Canada at Forthill.
August 13, 2026Economy grew in April to June as sun and World Cup helped some UK businesses
The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
August 13, 2026UK GDP bounced in June, helped by Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine - Reuters
UK GDP bounced in June, helped by Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine Reuters
August 13, 2026Malawi FA chief backs Infantino, credits FIFA investment for World Cup breakthrough - Reuters
Malawi FA chief backs Infantino, credits FIFA investment for World Cup breakthrough Reuters
August 12, 2026Lukaku seals 'emotional' move to Fenerbahce
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Turkish side Fenerbahce from Napoli for an undisclosed fee and contract length.
August 12, 2026South Korea crisis deepens over sexual favours scandal
The South Korean FA apologises amid a series of controversies and a police raid on its headquarters.
August 12, 2026Doku 'not against' journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Jeremy Doku says he is "not against" the journalist who criticised his plan to leave the Belgium camp during the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.
August 11, 2026Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
August 11, 2026Scotland and Dutch boards criticise ICC for World Cup changes
The cricket boards of Scotland and the Netherlands criticise the International Cricket Council for structural changes made to men's 50-over World Cup.
August 10, 2026UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale - reuters.com
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale reuters.com
August 10, 2026Scotland scrape past UAE with one wicket & ball left
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.
August 9, 2026Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
August 8, 2026'Critically important' summit called on future of Scottish football
The Scottish Football Association is to hold a "critically important" summit around the future of the national game.
August 8, 2026