Bruno Guimaraes tells Brazilian media he has become a Newcastle United 'idol' and is 'very happy' at St James' Park, but now wants to take his game to the next level at the World Cup.
Kayleigh Brown, a 27-year-old boccia star from Ayrshire, has won the BEAA Athletes' Athlete of the Month award for May after winning two silver medals in Finland.
Erling Haaland silenced critics with a brilliant World Cup debut, scoring twice in Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq, earning praise from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Norwegian media.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France vs Senegal, celebrating with an imaginary flute. The idea came from James Corden during a chat show, where Mbappe recalled playing flute as a child.
England play their first World Cup 2026 match against Croatia tonight. Thomas Tuchel's team aims to end 60 years of hurt. Vote in our poll: can they win the trophy?
Hudson Smith breaks British 400m record in Wolverhampton with 44.8 seconds, boosting Olympic hopes.
Scott McDermott reflects on his childhood trip to Italia 90 and how Scotland's first World Cup win since then brought back memories of his parents and the best family holiday ever.
Donny Strathie, 76, died suddenly in Boston while supporting Scotland at the World Cup. His family asks fans to applaud in the 76th minute of the Morocco match.
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to move level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria.
Donny Strathie, 76, died suddenly in Boston while following Scotland at the World Cup. Family urges fans to hold a minute's applause in the 76th minute.
Olympic champion Cole Hocker disqualified from 1500m at World Championships for jostling; will now focus on 5000m.
Noah Lyles says Australian teen Gout Gout is more talented than he was at 17, after Gout missed the 200m final at World Championships.
Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m Diamond League in world-leading 1:54.74 after 376-day injury layoff, ninth fastest ever.
Andrew Castle confirms he will step down as BBC's lead tennis commentator after Wimbledon 2026, ending a 23-year tenure. He remains part of the team for 2027.
Armand Duplantis and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone named World Athletes of the Year; Duplantis criticises Grand Slam Track for excluding field events.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson ties for heptathlon bronze at World Championships in Tokyo, rewriting her Olympic trauma story.
Paddy Pimblett shows off two black eyes as he parties in Las Vegas after losing to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.
Armand Duplantis breaks pole vault world record with 6.28m leap in Stockholm, his 12th world record. Georgia Hunter Bell wins 800m Diamond League.
Jordan Anthony wins 60m gold at World Indoor Championships in 6.41s, overcoming a blood clot; Britain's Azu fourth by 0.01s.
Thomas Tuchel faces a tough choice between Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers for England's No10 role at the World Cup. Analysis of form, fitness, and tactical options.
Lance 'Buddy' Franklin retires from AFL after 354 games and 1,066 goals, ending a glittering career with Hawthorn and Sydney Swans.
Sebastian Coe criticises Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track over unpaid athlete fees, while World Athletics confirms DNA testing for female athletes.
Sebastian Coe condemns Enhanced Games, warns athletes will face long bans; supports innovation in athletics.
Cape Verde held Spain to a historic draw, Iran's anthem was booed amid protests, and Liverpool target Darwin Nunez was hooked at half-time in a dramatic World Cup day.
Darwin Nunez struggles as Uruguay draw with Saudi Arabia; Salah substituted and furious; Cape Verde hold Spain; Iran draw with New Zealand amid flag controversy.
Keely Hodgkinson wins her first world title with a championship record in the 800m at the World Indoor Championships in Torun.
Iran's national anthem was met with boos at SoFi Stadium during their World Cup 2026 match, highlighting deep political divisions among the Iranian community in Los Angeles.
British sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey shares his journey from a hyperactive child to Olympic athlete and TV Gladiator Nitro.
FIFA has cleared Australian VAR official Shaun Evans after allegations he made a white supremacist hand gesture during the World Cup, finding no evidence of wrongdoing.
Spain and Cape Verde are goalless at half-time in their World Cup Group H opener. Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha made several saves to frustrate the European champions.