Wimbledon has confirmed Serena Williams will play the women's singles main draw as a wild card at age 44. The 23-Grand-Slam champion, who announced her retirement in 2022, returned to competition this month after a three-year break, and is now aiming for a record-tying 24th major.
Spain instantly looked the better side when Lamine Yamal joined the game against Saudi Arabia, and the team finished as 4-0 winners. The 18-year-old winger scored his first World Cup goal — and made the case that this tournament could be the one he defines.
Formula 1 is building much of its 2030 net-zero target on two fronts: the move to fully sustainable fuels from 2026, and a new round of route optimisations in the global freight that ships team garage equipment. BBC Sport looks at the current progress and the next turning point.
Newcastle United have rejected a bid of about £80m from Tottenham for midfielder Sandro Tonali. According to BBC Sport, the club has made clear it does not want to sell the player; tensions are rising in the transfer market ahead of a pivotal week.
Filipino prospect Alex Eala has reached her first WTA 500 semifinal at the Berlin Open after upsetting world No.2 Elena Rybakina and former Roland-Garros semifinalist Elina Svitolina. ESPN traces the rise of the 22-year-old.
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0, but according to BBC's analysis, the team is still not showing the historical spark expected of it. Despite Matheus Cunha's brace, Carletto's side raises questions about technical limits.
The organisers of the London Marathon have announced that the 2027 edition will run across two days as a one-off special format. According to Sky Sports, the change is designed both to absorb record-breaking applications and to balance the logistical pressure on the city.
Mexico clinched first place in Group A of the 2026 World Cup by beating South Korea 2-1 in the final group game. According to ESPN, the turning point came from a critical first-half error by South Korea goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo, which set up the host nation's return to Azteca for the round of 16.
Washington Wizards star point guard Trae Young is set to decline his $49 million player option and enter NBA free agency this summer. According to ESPN, Young is seeking a longer contract with a higher total value.
Liverpool have triggered the £34.6m release clause of Spain international winger Victor Munoz, beating Newcastle to the Osasuna player. The deal completes a long-awaited wing upgrade for the Premier League side.
American Ben Shelton beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-6 at the Stuttgart Open to claim his first grass-court title. The result has reshuffled the favourites list heading into Wimbledon.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup group match against Algeria, drawing level with Miroslav Klose's all-time tally of 16 World Cup goals. The BBC framed the display as one of the high points of his career.
ESPN reports that the Chicago Bulls are finalising the hire of Brazilian former player Tiago Splitter as their next head coach. Splitter steps in as the latest representative of a new wave of Brazilian NBA head coaches, with a rebuild on his desk.
Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their historic first World Cup match. The 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha made save after save through 90 minutes; the BBC takes us behind the scenes of that performance.
Lewis Hamilton has taken his first grand prix victory for Ferrari at Barcelona. Mercedes' young driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli retired from second place with an engine failure, opening a new chapter for Hamilton at his new team.
Real Madrid have agreed a £51.8m deal with Chelsea for Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, the BBC reports. The move signals how the club intends to rebuild its left flank after Carlo Ancelotti's departure.
The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 by closing out the Finals in Game 5, powered by Jalen Brunson's 45-point performance. Brunson took home the Finals MVP award.
John McGinn's winner saw Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 to record their first World Cup victory since Italy 1990. The result keeps Steve Clarke's side in contention to escape the group stage.
British player Katie Boulter beat world No 2 Elena Rybakina in straight sets at Queen's Club for what the BBC calls the biggest win of her career. The match highlights her step-up in consistency over the past season and sets up a strong launchpad into Wimbledon.
The United States opened their home World Cup with a comfortable win over Paraguay, with Balogun and Pulisic standing out, the BBC reports. The squad has visibly more depth than recent generations, but the analysis is clear that real proof will come in the knockout rounds.
Formula 1 has agreed an engine design change after pushback from teams. BBC Formula 1 explains which parameters the FIA has revised, which teams are likely to gain or lose and what the change means for the 2027 engine formula.
Real Madrid have brought José Mourinho back to the dugout on a three-year contract. According to BBC Football, the Portuguese head coach begins his second spell at the club with plans to integrate Castilla youth players, a strategy to refresh the squad structure and transfer-window priorities.
According to ESPN, the New York Knicks have reached a 3-1 lead in the Finals after a historic comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. Closing a 22-point gap in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks now stand on the brink of their first title since 1973.
Hours before England's World Cup opener, head coach Thomas Tuchel faces two critical questions: will Jude Bellingham play at No. 10, and will Bukayo Saka start on the wing? According to the BBC, the coaching staff has trialled two distinct lineups in the final training sessions.
According to Sky Sports, Emma Raducanu beat Anna Blinkova in straight sets at the Queen's Club Wimbledon warm-up. She was knocked out early in doubles with Katie Boulter, but the singles performance was a confidence boost.
According to the BBC, Atlético Madrid have rejected Real Madrid's 130 million pound bid for striker Julián Álvarez. Transfer tensions are escalating in the Madrid derby, with Barcelona reported as an alternative landing spot.
ESPN reports that the San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks 113-104 at Madison Square Garden to balance the 2026 NBA Finals series at 2-1 down after game three. Victor Wembanyama's line of 32 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks changed the rhythm of the series.
The BBC reports that Wolverhampton Wanderers have agreed a deal to sign Kieran Trippier from Newcastle and are close to bringing Raul Jimenez back from Fulham. The move is the first concrete step in the club's experience-led rebuild after a season near relegation.
BBC reports that Mercedes's young driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix, holding off Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in a dramatic final phase. The victory is the first Monaco win for the nineteen-year-old Italian driver's career.
BBC Football reports that Denmark international Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly and was conscious in hospital after swift intervention. The incident again brings back into public focus the years since his cardiac arrest at Euro 2021.