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2026 Lions season preview: Will Brian Branch return to form?
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but injuries were a major factor in the Detroit Lions’ play in 2025. After suffering an injury-riddled year in 2024 and still winning the NFC …
Why the Suns could not pursue a Jaylen Brown trade
Wow, the NBA offseason has been a wild ride over the last couple of days. With free agency kicking off and trade season underway, we have already seen some big dominoes fall. LaMe…
Denver Broncos roster review: Tight end Nate Adkins
One big question for the Denver Broncos in 2026 is how well their group of tight ends will perform. Last season, the group failed to impress as a whole, and high-profile free agen…
Oxlade-Chamberlain signs new one-year Celtic deal
England-capped midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signs a new one-year contract with Celtic.
World Cup quiz: How well do you remember the last 32?
The World Cup's last-32 ties were decided in a busy six-day spell. But how closely were you paying attention?
Williamson eyes Scotland job with McCoist on staff
Former Hibernian and Kilmarnock manager Bobby Williamson puts himself forward for the job as Scotland head coach leading a dream team of Ally McCoist, Scott Brown and Kevin Thomso…
Transgender Boxer Retires After 21-Second Knockout
Transgender boxer Pat Manuel has officially retired after 24 years in the sport, more than two years after a 21-second knockout became the final fight of a unique professional car…
In spotlight but shunning limelight - Olise's unique rise to top
A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on his World Cup heroics.
Discussion: Which Detroit Lions player has the most to prove in 2026?
As a team, the Detroit Lions have a ton to prove this season. After taking a step back in 2025 for the first time in the Dan Campbell era, doubt is starting to creep in both withi…
Open Thread: The Spurs sign 2026 draftees
Per a Spurs press release: “The San Antonio Spurs announced that they have signed first round selections Jayden Quaintance (20th overall) and Tarris Reed Jr. (26th overall), along…
Penguins alternate Stanley Cup Final opponents
Saw this graphic online and figured it would make for a fun summer weekend exercise. What if the Penguins had to face the team that lost the Western Conference final in the years …
From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup
BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?
Joseph Parker Listed as ‘Indefinitely Suspended’ Eight Months After Failed Cocaine Test
Joseph Parker has spent the past eight months waiting for the final word on an adverse finding linked to cocaine metabolites, as the delay pushes the former world heavyweight cham…
Brazil going out? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-16 matches
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-16 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Mexico.
Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup
Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes?
World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall
We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games beginsLes Bleus look unstoppable – all six of our judges ranked them No…
Saturday Florida Panthers Offseason Caterwaul
The number is in on Florida Panthers defenseman Donovan Sebrango’s new one-year contract. It’s a one-way deal and carries an $850,000 cap hit. Sebrango wasn’t tendered a qualifyin…
'Celtic in fresh talks for Qarabag's Duran' - gossip
Celtic are reportedly close to signing Qarabag forward Camilo Duran amid transfer speculation for Aberdeen, Dundee, Hearts, Rangers and St Mirren.
England team booed on arrival at Mexico City hotel
England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico.
Padres drop 7th straight, fall under .500 despite King's strong effort
'Been waiting for that one': Chapman sets all-time mark for strikeouts by a reliever
Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 27
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?