Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season
2026-03-05 11:05 UTCEFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.
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Ryan Gravenberch's opinion on next fixture against Leeds.
Liverpool are looking to respond with renewed determination after their 1-1 draw against a resilient Sunderland on Wednesday night. The squad is eager to shift the momentum in their favour. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch noted that the team intends to rely on its collective strength and intensity to secure a positive result at Elland Road.
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Graham and Dempsey start for Scotland against France
2026-03-05 16:55 UTCScotland are only interested in keeping their Six Nations hopes alive, with head coach Gregor Townsend insisting he has given little consideration to the prospect of France securing the title at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines
2026-03-05 12:55 UTCThe new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.
How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m
2026-03-05 13:28 UTCBBC Sport explores the potential financial impact should Spurs be relegated to the Championship.
My natural way of playing has been coached out of me - Raducanu
2026-03-05 10:21 UTCBritish number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.
Caf postpones Wafcon 2026 just 12 days before kick-off
2026-03-05 16:11 UTCThe 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.
Osula stunner sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest
2026-03-05 11:54 UTCWilliam Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United.
Samson brings up 'magnificent' half-century against England
2026-03-05 14:15 UTCIndia's Sanju Samson brings up a magnificent half-century in 26 balls against England before being caught by Salt on 89 from 42 balls in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai.
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Clubs vote in favour of six-team Championship play-off
2026-03-05 11:05 UTCEFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.
Previously silent Iran players sing and salute anthem
2026-03-05 12:30 UTCAlireza Mohebbi, an Australia-based correspondent for Iran International TV, says there is "no doubt" the players are under instruction to sing.
Sutton's FA Cup fifth-round predictions v Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight
2026-03-05 16:31 UTCBBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's FA Cup fifth-round ties.
How Old Firm cup tie could provide Premiership momentum
2026-03-05 17:00 UTCFormer Celtic forward and boss Kenny Dalglish and ex-Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands preview Sunday's Old Firm Scottish Cup quarter-final.
Why is Dele Alli training at Tottenham?
2026-03-05 14:51 UTCOur Ask Me Anything team explain why Dele Alli is training at former club Tottenham Hotspur.
Osula sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest
2026-03-05 11:54 UTCWilliam Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United.
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Ten-man Newcastle score late winner to beat Man Utd
2026-03-04 22:49 UTCSubstitute William Osula scores a stoppage-time winner to help 10-man Newcastle beat Manchester United 2-1 at St James' Park, as Michael Carrick suffers his first defeat as Red Devils boss.
Man City suffer title race setback as stubborn Forest secure vital draw
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCManchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League suffer a setback as they are held at home by strugglers Nottingham Forest, as the away side come from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium.
Joao Pedro hat-trick as Chelsea come from behind to beat Villa
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCJoao Pedro scores a hat-trick as Chelsea come from a goal down to secure an impressive win against Aston Villa, boosting their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
Saka scores only goal as leaders Arsenal edge past Brighton
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCBukayo Saka scores the only goal as Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Summerville strike enough to give West Ham crucial win at Fulham
2026-03-04 22:46 UTCCrysencio Summerville scored the only goal of the game as West Ham boosted their hopes of Premier League survival with a hard-fought win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Handball, offside, VAR - is football too complicated?
2026-03-05 07:40 UTCFrom handball, to offside and VAR, it has become difficult for supporters to follow what is going on with football.
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