Friday · August 21, 2026 Vol. I · No. 232
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Increased rainfall and storms to hit UK due to biggest El Niño for a century, says Met Office Battlegroup North artillery eliminates 71 Ukrainian troops, 34 UAV control posts overnight Battlegroup North UAVs destroy two US armored vehicles near Kharkov Russia, US maintain active contacts between administrations, intelligence agencies — MFA 'Brilliant away performance' as Hibs leave Belgium with buckets of belief Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history Inverness dream big after dark days - watch Partick Thistle match on BBC Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian a… Increased rainfall and storms to hit UK due to biggest El Niño for a century, says Met Office Battlegroup North artillery eliminates 71 Ukrainian troops, 34 UAV control posts overnight Battlegroup North UAVs destroy two US armored vehicles near Kharkov Russia, US maintain active contacts between administrations, intelligence agencies — MFA 'Brilliant away performance' as Hibs leave Belgium with buckets of belief Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history Inverness dream big after dark days - watch Partick Thistle match on BBC Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian a…

Sports

Sports · Boxing

Jaron Ennis Keeps Knocking, But the Pound-for-Pound Top 10 Door Stays Shut

Jaron “Boots” Ennis keeps climbing WBN’s pound-for-pound rankings, but the door to the Top 10 remains firmly shut. Ennis moved up one place to number eleven following his seventh-…

Sports · European soccer

16.3m tune in to watch England beat DR Congo

England's dramatic win over DR Congo in the World Cup last 16 attracts an audience of 16.3m on the BBC.

Sports · European soccer

Brighton sign Austria defender Svoboda from Venezia

Brighton sign Austria defender Michael Svoboda from Serie B champions Venezia on a four-year deal.

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

Thursday Morning Bag Skate 7-2-26

(Editor’s note: Last one of these for the week. Enjoy the holiday weekend!) This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks, Byram agree to c…

Sports · European soccer

Bournemouth in talks for Elche striker Rodriguez

Bournemouth enter talks for Elche striker Alvaro Rodriguez for an initial fee of about £18m, rising to £25m with add-ons.

SPORTS
Sports · NBA

Newell, Flemings highlight Summer League team

It’s not a surprise that Atlanta’s last three first-round picks, Asa Newell, Kingston Flemings, and Zuby Ejiofor will lead the summer league team into battle in two separate campa…

Sports · European soccer

Bronze renews contract with Chelsea until 2027

England international Lucy Bronze has signed a contract extension with Chelsea until 2027.

Sports · MMA

Terence Crawford Denies $200M Conor McGregor Offer

Terence Crawford says Conor McGregor’s claim that Turki Alalshikh offered both men $200 million for a series of crossover fights was fabricated, calling the reported offer “cap” a…

Sports · Boxing

IBF Hands Moses Itauma World Title Shot — Hrgovic Fight No Longer Makes Sense

Moses Itauma has been handed a direct route to the IBF heavyweight title, leaving Queensberry with one obvious question: why risk everything against Filip Hrgovic? In a statement …

Sports · MMA

Jon Jones Says Conor McGregor’s Return Proves ‘He’s a Fighter in His Heart’

Jon Jones says Conor McGregor’s decision to return to fighting proves he is “a fighter in his heart” and praised the Irish superstar for coming back despite having nothing left to…

Sports · MMA

Jon Jones Grades UFC Freedom 250 Co-Main: Gane Delivered, Pereira ‘Came in Too Big’

Jon Jones says he always believed Ciryl Gane would win his UFC Freedom 250 fight with Alex Pereira and cautioned that Pereira came in too heavy for his first heavyweight appearanc…

Sports · European soccer

England were 15 minutes from humiliation - the issues Tuchel must solve

Before England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the issues that remain for Thomas Tuchel.

Sports · European soccer

England fans face resale prices of at least £2.6k for Mexico tickets

England fans hoping to attend the World Cup last-16 showdown with Mexico face paying a minimum of £2,600 for one ticket on Fifa's resale site.

SPORTS
Sports · NHL

Lightning sign John Carlson to two-year contract

Julien BriseBois waited until later in the day to nab the top defenseman left on the market, but he got his man as the Tampa Bay Lightning sign John Carlson to a two-year deal wit…

Sports · European soccer

Spurs sign Fernandes for club record £85m

Tottenham complete the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85m.

Sports · European soccer

Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

Sports · European soccer

Everton sign midfielder Hackney from Middlesbrough

Everton sign midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for a fee of at least £16m.

Sports · European basketball

What does a team owner actually do on gameday? We asked the Seattle Storm’s Dawn Trudeau

From physical therapy with her cats to pacing the concourse before tipoff, the Seattle Storm co-owner explains what owning one of the WNBA’s model franchises actually looks likeSi…

Sports · European soccer

World Cup 2026: guide to all 1,248 players

Everything you need to know (and more) about every squad member. Click on the player pictures for more information Continue reading...

Sports · European soccer

'You can't catch your breath' - how will Azteca altitude impact England?

BBC Sport explores how playing football at high altitude affects the body and mind as England prepare to visit Mexico and their fortress Azteca Stadium.

Sports · European soccer

London City Lionesses sign Germany striker Anyomi

Germany forward Nicole Anyomi joins London City Lionesses on a three-year contract.

Sports · European soccer

Lopes will relish Messi duel, says Cape Verde defender's mother

The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most defenders, but not Roberto Lopes, according to the Cape Verde defend…

Sports · European soccer

Football Daily

England are through... now the Azteca awaits.

Sports · European soccer

San Jose close in on deal for Scotland's Gunn - gossip

Scotland goalkeeper linked with MLS move plus domestic transfer news.