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The Premier League is keen to resolve the long-standing funding stalemate with the English Football League (EFL) as soon as possible, but talks remain ongoing.

Kent made a strong start in their County Championship game against Gloucestershire at Canterbury, with Matt Milnes taking 4-55 and the hosts trailing by 158 runs.

The Formula 1 season heads to Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Red Bull's Isack Hadjar set to return after a three-race absence due to injury.

Mercedes' George Russell tops the timesheets in Azerbaijan Grand Prix first practice, but championship leader Kimi Antonelli's day is cut short by a hydraulic leak.

Bradford City forward Nick Powell reveals he was set to retire in January but has found new purpose with the Bantams, scoring crucial goals from the bench.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become only the second player in Premier League history to score against every team he's faced, joining Harry Kane in this exclusive club.

Sebastien Pocognoli's Scotland squad is starting to take shape ahead of their Nations League opener against Slovenia, with several players impressing in their club games over the weekend.

BBC Sport speaks to former managers about their experiences with long-distance commutes, revealing the pros and cons of managing from afar.

Great Britain secured their spot in the Davis Cup Finals after a dominant performance against Ecuador, winning 3-0 and booking their ticket to the 'Final Eight' event in Bologna.

Former England winger Andros Townsend had a close call during a match in Thailand when he was run over by a pitch roller, but fortunately escaped unhurt.

London City Lionesses secured their first away win of the season, defeating struggling Charlton 2-0 in a dominant display.

Two of the Premier League's biggest spenders, Tottenham and Aston Villa, meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday with both teams desperate for a win to kickstart their seasons.

Cristiano Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans after fans chant Diogo Jota's name towards Ruben Neves during a Saudi Pro League match.

Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton are set to face off in the US Open men's final, with both players looking to make history in their respective careers.

The contrasting game plans of Manchester City and United ahead of Sunday's derby, with Enzo Maresca's control-oriented approach set to face off against Michael Carrick's more fluid system.

Arsenal continue their unbeaten run in the Premier League season with a hard-fought victory over Sunderland, thanks to Bukayo Saka's decisive penalty.

A resurgent England side stormed back to life in the second half to secure a convincing victory over Australia in the opening match of the WXV Global Series.

Ben Aitchison's nine-wicket haul helps Derbyshire secure a 181-run victory over Kent in the County Championship Division Two, leaving Kent's promotion challenge in jeopardy.

Dan Lawrence's stunning catch dismisses Shan Masood on 95 as England make a crucial breakthrough in the third Test at Edgbaston.

Aberdeen's Stephen Robinson, Kilmarnock's David Gray, and Hibernian's Neil McCann face intense pressure to deliver in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals.

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has denied any plans to move a Six Nations match to the United States, contradicting World Rugby's chief executive Alan Gilpin.

Arsenal's Kyra Cooney-Cross will play at the Emirates Stadium for the first time since her mother's passing, dedicating her performance to her late mum and fans.

Michael Olise scored twice as Bayern Munich comfortably beat Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in their Champions League opener.

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title due to secret payments made to unregistered agents and third parties.

Pakistan's dismal batting display in the third Test at Edgbaston has left them on the brink of a record-breaking collapse, with their top five batsmen all dismissed for single figures.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed Australian Leah Poulton as the managing director of England women, succeeding Clare Connor.

The Champions League is back, and you can catch all the highlights and analysis on the BBC throughout the season.

Jamie Vardy has signed with Burnley until the end of the season, bringing his experience and goal-scoring record to a struggling team.

Kirsty Hanson has made an instant impact at Tottenham after joining from Aston Villa this summer, scoring twice on her debut against West Ham in the Women's Super League.

Luka Modric has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia beyond his 41st birthday, a decision that comes with the return of Slaven Bilic as manager.

Issy Wong took five wickets as England thrashed Ireland by six wickets in the second one-day international at Derby to seal a series win with a match to spare.

England's Sophia Dunkley produces a stunning run-out to dismiss Ireland opener Alice Tector early on in the second One Day International at Leicester.

Lando Norris looks to continue his winning streak at the Italian Grand Prix, but faces stiff competition from Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

Everton have signed Jack Grealish on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City, while Joshua Zirkzee remains at Manchester United.

Juventus have strengthened their squad on deadline day by signing Newcastle's Nick Woltemade and Tottenham Hotspur's Pape Matar Sarr on season-long loan deals.

Brighton have agreed a deal to sign Nigeria winger Femi Azeez from Millwall in a club-record sale worth up to £15m.

The transfer window has closed, and we've got all the confirmed deals from Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, and selected overseas signings.

Arsenal continue their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, while other top clubs navigate transfer market complexities.

Bukayo Saka's second-half strike proves decisive in a closely contested Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa.

Valencia are in advanced talks with Liverpool over a loan deal for midfielder Harvey Elliott, who has struggled to break into the Reds' first team.

Barcelona are reportedly close to signing Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal in a deal worth £8.6m.

Swedish club Djurgardens shatters the record fee for a fifth-tier player in England, signing Boreham Wood's Abdul Abdulmalik for over £1.5 million.

Cardiff City's teenage midfielder Axel Donczew joins Premier League champions Arsenal in a significant transfer move.

The August transfer window has come to a close, with several high-profile deals confirmed across the Premier League and other top European leagues.

Arthur Fery's bid for his first ATP Tour title ends with a straight-set defeat to Ignacio Buse in the Winston-Salem Open final.

Tom English and Andy Halliday discuss the key talking points from Saturday's football matches with listeners weighing in.

Brighton Women's Super League manager Dario Vidosic has left the club just a week before the start of the season to pursue a new opportunity, leaving fans and players stunned.

Get ready for a thrilling end to the summer transfer window as Premier League and EFL clubs scramble to finalize deals before the deadline at 23:00 BST on Tuesday.

Bukayo Saka has made a stunning start to the new season, scoring and impressing in Arsenal's opening-day win over Coventry. But is this just a flash in the pan or has he truly regained his best form?

Despite withdrawing the boycott threat, Uefa is confident that a unity candidate can be found to challenge Gianni Infantino in next year's presidential election.

A new cricketer is unveiled each day in The Hundred tournament, and we're challenging you to guess their identity with minimal clues.

Test your football knowledge with a daily quiz where you have to guess the identity of a Premier League player in as few attempts as possible.

The FIA faces a crisis of confidence after the recent controversy surrounding its president, with many questioning his leadership and future at the helm.

Danny Welbeck set for Chelsea medical as part of Xabi Alonso's recruitment drive to add experience to the squad.

Russian tennis star Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses due to heat exhaustion during her first-round match at the Memphis Classic.

Roberto Mancini re-appointed as Italy manager after Andrea Pirlo's surprise withdrawal amidst controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company.

Lando Norris secures his first grand prix pole position of the season at the Hungarian GP, but Lewis Hamilton's chances are dented by a three-place penalty for impeding.

A summary of confirmed signings by Premier League and top-tier clubs across England, Scotland, and the Women's Super League, along with selected international deals.

Test your knowledge of The Hundred with our quiz series featuring a different star each day.

The latest 'Who Am I?' quiz has come to a close, with fans trying to guess the identity of Premier League star No 5.

Adrian Newey believes Aston Martin's new car has shown promising results in its first on-track session at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Yorkshire Cricket Club has made a significant move in the transfer market by signing English bowler Em Arlott on a three-year contract.

Pep Guardiola turns down chance to coach Italian national side, leaving Andrea Pirlo as frontrunner to lead the team.

Take part in our daily quiz and try to guess the identity of a mystery Premier League player with just a few clues.

AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric has signed a one-year contract extension with the Italian club, committing to another season at San Siro.

Chelsea have loaned Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa just days after signing Morgan Rogers for a record-breaking £117m, highlighting the club's complex financial situation.

The final Formula 1 race before the summer break is just around the corner, with the Hungarian Grand Prix set to take place from July 24-26.

A new Premier League footballer is revealed daily, and we challenge you to guess who they are in the fewest attempts possible.

Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has signed for Inter Miami on a deal that will keep him at the club until 2027, with an option to extend until 2029.

A new daily challenge has been launched by BBC Sport, where you have to guess a Premier League star in as few attempts as possible.

Former Kent boss Matt Walker takes over as Sussex's new head coach for the 2027 season, succeeding Paul Farbrace.

Test your football knowledge with a daily quiz that reveals a new player each day, with clues to help you guess correctly in as few attempts as possible.

Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has completed international football at just 19 years old after lifting the World Cup with his team, leaving Lionel Messi and Argentina heartbroken.

Rohit Sharma's incredible innings comes to an end as Jacob Bethell bowls him out for 138, leaving India needing 128 runs to win the third and final One Day International against England at Lord's.

With the Milano Cortina Winter Games a global success, attention turns to a record-breaking Los Angeles 2028.

The 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris boasts a record prize pool of more than $75 million across 24 titles.

Emmanuel Wanyonyi smashed the 1000m world record in Monaco as the Diamond League served up a string of blistering performances.

Magnus Carlsen stays world number one despite a rating dip, as Alireza Firouzja and Nihal Sarin star across a busy July of chess.

From freestyle-wrestling belts to boxing crossovers, the wider MMA and combat-sports scene is expanding fast in July 2026.

Murat Gassiev and Abdullah Mason retained their world belts, with Anthony Joshua and a Spence-Tszyu clash headlining 25 July.

Max Holloway ended a 13-year wait to beat Conor McGregor, stopping him in the first round at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

France meet defending champions South Africa in the World Rugby U20 final as the new Nations Championship shakes up the rankings.

With the All-Star Game done and Cody Bellinger named MVP, MLB returns for an 18-day sprint to the 3 August trade deadline.

The Volleyball Nations League heads to Macau for its Finals, with the United States topping the men's standings and Italy chasing a hat-trick.

PV Sindhu booked her place in the Japan Open quarterfinals as the world's best gathered in Tokyo for the Super 750 showpiece.

The NHL free-agency window opened with Alex Ovechkin re-signing in Washington and a flurry of big-money moves across the league.

Charles Leclerc mastered a chaotic Silverstone as Kimi Antonelli clung to his championship lead heading into Belgium.

A blockbuster NBA offseason sees LeBron James leave the Lakers, Giannis land in Miami and a record extension for Victor Wembanyama.

A busy July schedule and a first-ever Singapore Open underline pickleball's rapid international expansion.

With a mega auction expected in the coming weeks, Pro Kabaddi League franchises are preparing to reshape their squads for Season 13.

Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title while Linda Noskova claimed her first Grand Slam at a milestone Championships.

Manchester City's reported 135m euro move for Elliot Anderson headlines a frantic Premier League summer window.

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 dragged England level at 1-1, setting up a series-deciding third ODI at Lord's on Sunday.
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