Declan Rice’s growing influence at set pieces has become one of the more encouraging signs for England as the World Cup approaches. The Arsenal midfielder, long valued for his ball-winning and control...
Ryan Garner’s night at St Mary’s was more than a title fight. For a boxer from Southampton, winning a major belt in his own city carries a different kind of weight, and Garner delivered the kind of pe...
England’s search for a more stable ODI batting structure has become a recurring theme, and the BBC’s latest piece points to two young all-round options as part of the answer. Charlotte Edwards, one of...
The 2026 World Cup has produced a striking early scoring trend: the tournament reached 100 goals in just 33 matches, making it the fastest edition to that milestone since 1958. That is the kind of num...
Jeremy Doku’s decision to prioritise family at a major tournament has sparked debate, after the Belgium winger said he wants to leave the national team’s World Cup camp when his wife gives birth to th...
Germany’s place in the World Cup knockout stages is secured after Deniz Undav delivered the decisive response in a comeback win over Ivory Coast, scoring twice in the second half to turn the match aro...
Mark Hughes, one of Welsh football’s most recognisable figures, has announced the death of his son Alex at the age of 38, describing himself as “totally heartbroken”. The news, reported by BBC Sport, ...
Harry Kane and Dan Burn’s brief night out at an Ella Langley concert offers a small but revealing glimpse into the discipline that surrounds an England camp. The pair were among the players who attend...
England took a significant step toward the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals with a 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley, a result that underlined both their batting depth and their control ...
Newcastle United’s decision to reject a Tottenham Hotspur bid of about £80m for Sandro Tonali is a clear signal that the midfielder remains central to the club’s plans. In a market where elite central...