August 16th, 2025
Littler beats Humphries for World Series double in New Zealand and Australia
Luke Littler beat defending champion Luke Humphries in the final of the New Zealand Darts Masters to clinch an Antipodean double after his success in Australia last week.
Draper paired with Pegula; Sabalenka out of US Open mixed doubles
British No 1 Jack Draper has re-paired with Jessica Pegula for the reimagined US Open mixed doubles tournament after Paula Badosa pulled out, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka also withdrew.
More Thunder faces Spy Chief in blockbuster Hungerford clash
After a short break following his Newmarket triumph, William Haggas’ Bunbury Cup winner More Thunder returns to action for the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes – live on Sky Sports Racing.
MacIntyre extends lead over Scheffler to five shots at BMW Championship
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre continued his superb start to the BMW Championship to move five shots clear of Scottie Scheffler at the halfway point of the FedExCup Playoffs event.
‘People think I’m uneducated’ – getting to know Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney sat down with Kelly Somers for a wide-ranging chat to discuss his career, life away from football and family.
O’Sullivan makes two 147 breaks in semi-final win
Ronnie O’Sullivan compiles two 147 maximum breaks in his 6-3 victory over Chris Wakelin in the Saudi Arabia Masters semi-finals.
Liverpool leave it late to beat Bournemouth in six-goal thriller
Liverpool begin their Premier League title defence with a win but needed late goals to beat Bournemouth on a night dedicated to former player Diogo Jota.
‘Ekitike is instant Anfield hero but defence brutally exposed’
Hugo Ekitike’s headline act does not disguise flaws which Liverpool boss Arne Slot must address, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Former Australia captain Simpson dies aged 89
Former Australia Test captain and coach Bob Simpson dies aged 89.