Saturday, 28 February 2026

Promoted York claim another shock win as drop-goal sinks Hull FC

Danny Richardson's drop-goal earns York Knights a second shock win in three weeks as they won at Hull FC.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/articles/cvg3qyv3w34o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 27 February 2026

So much for three-year plan - what is the secret to manager longevity?

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why it is so hard for football managers to keep their jobs in the modern game.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckg1lzwegpgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 26 February 2026

North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un

Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q3747jvnwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Real Madrid condemn fan for alleged Nazi salute

Real Madrid launch an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League win against Benfica on Wednesday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4ge9842n0xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

England worse than Wales? - Six Nations half term report

At the halfway stage of the Six Nations, Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton dish out their report cards for every team so far and give their predictions for what we could see in the rest of the tournament.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/videos/cx2d46zk9r0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series

The third series of the ITV2 dating show spin-off saw six American bombshells enter halfway through.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqvy1yn0y1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over N-word broadcast

MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn712kvkreeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, 23 February 2026

Littler wins in Poland despite Van Veen nine-darter

Luke Littler wins the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/darts/articles/cd708p32j8eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39wz97y90no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 22 February 2026

Atkin wins halfpipe bronze for Team GB's fifth medal

Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin wins bronze in the women's halfpipe to secure Great Britain's fifth medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, equalling the team's record-best haul.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cvg51qdq4y0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Amazing!' - Klaebo sets record for most golds won at a single Winter Olympics

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo sets the record for the most golds won at a single Winter Olympics, winning his sixth, and the 11th of his career, in the men's 50km mass start.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/videos/c80jkzxnl77o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban

A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0n2d11v?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Two men aged 19 and 20 die after going missing on Yr Wyddfa

Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y6k450247o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Stay humble' - Glasner reacts to fan backlash as future in doubt

Sources tell BBC Sport that Crystal Palace's board is considering Oliver Glasner's future at the club.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdjm99g32exo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 20 February 2026

How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal?

A new BBC documentary looks at the rise of bare-knuckle boxing as fighter Liam 'Rocky' Rees tells BBC Sport why he loves the adrenaline.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/ckglvpm2m8mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1jk5p0ewx0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Rousey to have stricter concussion tests for MMA return

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will undergo stricter "neurological and concussion" medical tests before they are cleared to return to MMA.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/c747nv3ydnvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Starmer appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service

Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rz8z33rqxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup

Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cqxd4rgr99qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney beach

One litter picker says he has seen a huge increase in the amount of plastic washing up on Sanday this year.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2k8g4p44l0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers

England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce82m6rnng7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves

The force has also warned young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx4762znr6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, 16 February 2026

GB's Treacy crashes out & curlers' hopes stay alive

Team GB speed skater Niall Treacy's Winter Olympics are over but the women curlers beat Denmark to keep alive their semi-final hopes.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cddn9vdpl8zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Blind couple say sight loss is no barrier to love

Malcolm and Sarah, from Scarborough, say they hope they can inspire other visually impaired people.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce94gnvn4dlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 15 February 2026

Error-strewn England flunk oldest Test at Murrayfield

Captain Maro Itoje says England must "learn our lesson and move forward" after their attempt to salvage something from a slow start against Scotland is fatally undermined by a string of errors.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cm21e2r3xx0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election

Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9gx0751kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Tucker's 94 keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker hits an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to a 96-run win over Oman at the T20 World Cup.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cqj9z92l7qdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 13 February 2026

Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy4wp31nz19o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Lucky break that changed Alexander-Arnold's Real future

Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult start at Real Madrid but his prospects are looking up - and it might earn him a ticket to the World Cup.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0q3dwkq01go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Pilates pain and spotting space - how Ford stays in England fly-half fight at 32

George Ford has looked in some unlikely places to find the edge on his Six Nations opponents and internal rivals for England's 10 shirt

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwyk9lepz7go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler

Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cddn439vpp3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Buy an island for £350k... but you must wade across an estuary to reach it

The 17-acre Ynys Gifftan is available to buy, but waterproofs are a must as it lies in an estuary.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx4xkkly9qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, 9 February 2026

Seahawks claim dominant Super Bowl victory over Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks deliver a dominant defensive display to beat the New England Patriots 29-13 and claim their second Super Bowl victory.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/videos/c4gedl4z952o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Musicians battle to convert 10-second viral clip listeners into Spotify fans

A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2yv25l8dro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 8 February 2026

Seifert half-century helps NZ beat Afghanistan

New Zealand pull off their highest run chase in T20 World Cup history as they open their Group D campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cg4gy559x0vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 7 February 2026

No punishment for Kenworthy's graphic ICE message

Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy will not be punished after appearing to urinate a graphic message about the United States' immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) in the snow, then posting a photograph of it online.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cew8wk7ygwno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ski jumpers sceptical of penis injection reports

Norwegian ski jumpers are sceptical of reports that male athletes are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/czeje06yk4eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 6 February 2026

How Casemiro revived his Man Utd career

Casemiro's Manchester United career looked to be petering out, but the veteran midfielder has found a return to form this season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cx2gwlymxego?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Trends and tactics to look for at 2026 T20 World Cup

With the T20 World Cup beginning on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at the trends and tactics from the global game that may play a part in India and Sri Lanka.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cp82ylqlm58o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Scotland leave out Van der Merwe, Kinghorn & Graham

Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn are left out of Scotland's side for the Six Nations opener against Italy.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c2d79neez5yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

'Lots of dark moments' – Draper now ready for Davis Cup

Jack Draper says he has had to overcome "lots of dark moments" during his injury lay-off as he prepares to make his long-awaited return in Great Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Norway in Oslo

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cz7yxx092qno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Quite annoying that we keep going on and on about it' - McCullum defends squad

In a wide-ranging interview, Brendon McCullum talks about Harry Brook's altercation with a nightclub bouncer and the criticism of England's off-field behaviour.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cgezlxj74p7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, 3 February 2026

What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?

Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cn7j4535vxxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Monday, 2 February 2026

Moves to look out for on transfer deadline day

Sami Mokbel, Danny Murphy, Troy Deeney and Mark Chapman discuss which transfers could impact Premier League clubs on Monday's transfer deadline day.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c4g0kz707ldo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Anne Boleyn portrait a 'rebuttal of witch rumours'

Hever Castle says Boleyn's hands are included to rebut "hostile rumours" she had extra fingers.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyepql1kzko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sunday, 1 February 2026

The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent

Super agent Rafaela Pimenta looks after some of the biggest names in the game. She has been speaking exclusively to the BBC

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cj6w3wr9x2lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss