Sports

Lizzie Deignan has been appointed as a sporting director for Great Britain’s road cycling squad. Reports say she will support event planning and on-the-road decision-making as the team prepares toward LA 2028.

Hearts have appointed Belgian coach Wouter Vrancken on 26 June 2026; BBC Sport links the hire to the club’s push toward a data-driven strategy. We analyse what the appointment means for coaching, recruitment and the season ahead.

A concise tactical preview of Mbappe v Haaland as France and Norway meet at Boston Stadium on Friday. Key matchups, four tactical watchpoints and the moments likely to decide the game.

Turkey secured a dramatic last-minute 3-2 win over a second-string USA side at SoFi Stadium, finishing their World Cup Group D campaign on a high in an end-to-end encounter, per BBC Sport.

Ina Yoon holds a two-shot lead after the first round of the Women’s PGA Championship. Nellie Korda’s bid for a third straight major is under pressure after an uneven start.

BBC Sport examines when support from tennis parents becomes pressure. Practical, non‑accusatory steps can help families and clubs keep youth tennis safe and enjoyable.

SkyJo, the card game Morgan Rogers mentioned to BBC Sport, has surfaced as a downtime activity in the England camp. This explainer outlines how the game is played and why players say it can help squad bonding.

BBC Sport says a drab Australia Paraguay draw in San Francisco sealed Australia’s place in the last 32 and left Paraguay close to qualification.

Scotland World Cup hopes plunged from a 42% projection to just 5.26% after the defeat by Brazil and follow-up setbacks. We explain what that probability means and the realistic paths left to qualification.

Brian Brobbey scored for the second game running as the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to clinch top spot in Group F. The win sends the Dutch into the World Cup last 32 to face Morocco.