Missed penalty merely delayed the inevitable before forward scored the goals to go past Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goals recordThere stood 38-year-old Lionel Messi by the penalty spot, poised for yet another flashbulb moment in a career already overflowing with them. Just a few days removed from his first World Cup hat-trick – one that had thrust him …

Miami acquire two-time MVP AntetokounmpoBucks get Herro, Jaquez Jr, prospects and picksGiannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. And the Heat finally have another superstar.The Heat landed Antetokounmpo – a two-time NBA MVP and 10-time All-Star – from the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in exchange for a massive haul of …

AJ Dybantsa is widely expected to have his name called first on Tuesday. But which other young stars are worth keeping an eye on?AJ Dybantsa looked like a pro among college kids in his lone season at BYU, becoming just the fifth Division I player in the last 40 years to average more than 25 points per game while shooting better than 51%. Even beyond the …

From that crunch classic in Paris to the Red Roses’ trailblazing and Rhys Carré’s try, our pick of the moments that made the 2026-27 seasonBest games attended1) 14 March, France 48-46 England. Thirteen tries – including four for Louis Bielle-Biarrey – and a last-gasp winning penalty from Thomas Ramos. Truly magnifique. Continue reading...

Ghana, who couldn't even qualify for last season's Africa Cup of Nations after finishing bottom of their qualifying group, now have genuine hope of reaching the knock-out stage of the World Cup.

At least a dozen coaches and iconic yellow American school buses will leave Providence for the short trip to the ground.

Weather warnings have been issued across Austria and affect Spielberg, where the Red Bull Ring is situated.

Theo Walcott was just 17 when he was called up to the England squad for the 2006 World Cup, but the ex-Arsenal forward now believes it was 'too much, too soon'

Manchester United have pulled out of two competitions next season after qualifying for the Champions League.

Denisa Barankova, a two-time Olympian and World Games gold medallist, has died aged 24 after being struck by a car in a tragic incident.

Moses Itauma is on course to fight for a heavyweight world title before his 22nd birthday.

Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? You can now watch every match back in full with BBC Sport's 3D Experience.

Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side, and could be on the verge of a British record transfer.

The former Atletico Madrid striker and Serbian broadcaster RTS have since apologised for the offensive remarks

Our cartoonist on the heroes, villains and superstar performances in week two of the tournamentBuy a cartoon | Some of David’s favourite worksAnd his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

Francesca Jones will be heading to the referee's office at the All England Club as Wimbledon gets underway.

Gabby Logan was stunned while in conversation with a fellow BBC employee.

Gary Lineker was not convinced by Harry Maguire's comments about Harry Kane's mindset when it comes to scoring goals at the World Cup

The World Cup icon was left with just £600 in his bank account after a series of financial setbacks.

Hearts are set to appoint Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach.