Briton Smith stuns Matias to become world champion
Britain’s Dalton Smith shocks champion Subriel Matias with a fifth-round stoppage to claim the WBC light-welterweight title in New York.
Liverpool’s Bradley out for season with knee injury
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a significant knee injury, involving damage to bone and ligament.
Bears score 25 points in epic final-quarter comeback to beat Packers
The NFL play-offs get off to a thrilling start as the Chicago Bears make a stunning fightback and the Los Angeles Rams avoid a huge upset on Wildcard Weekend.
Which players could England turn to for 2027 Ashes?
BBC Sport looks at the players who may force their way into England contention before the 2027 Ashes series.
Frank’s failing Spurs knocked out of FA Cup by Aston Villa
Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers knock a wasteful Tottenham Hotspur side out of the FA Cup to pile more pressure on manager Thomas Frank.
Alcaraz beats big rival Sinner in exhibition ahead of Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz won his first clash with Jannik Sinner in 2026 as the top two players in the men’s game met in a hardcourt exhibition.
Leeds forward McDonnell to move to NRL at end of 2026 season
Leeds Rhinos forward James McDonnell will leave the club at the end of the 2026 Super League season and move to the NRL, joining current team-mate Harry Newman in the southern hemisphere.
Arsenal interested in Stanway with midfielder to leave Bayern this summer
Arsenal are interested in signing Georgia Stanway, with the England international to leave Bayern Munich this summer upon the expiry of her contract.