BBC Sport

Duran's incredible double edges Celtic closer to Champions League

Camilo Duran scores two excellent goals for Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Austria's LASK, finding the top corner with a volley and curling an effort past Lukas Jungwirth in the visitors' goal.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

Rashford wants to play football 'without name mentioned every day'

Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

ESPN

Rory: Scheffler should win PGA Tour's top honor

Despite his own lofty accomplishments, Rory McIlroy said that, without a doubt, Scottie Scheffler should be the PGA Tour Player of the Year.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

'Tough road back' to PGA Tour from LIV - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy feels it could be a "tough road back" to the PGA Tour for those players currently signed up to LIV Golf.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

ESPN

Source: Seahawks to sign ex-Cowboys CB Diggs

Former Cowboys Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

ESPN

McIlroy questions value of LIV players to PGA

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy offered different opinions on Wednesday on whether LIV Golf players potentially returning to the PGA Tour would bring value.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain

Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind Pakistan's first innings total of 171.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

The 37-year-old dies in a crash at Doran's Bend during Wednesday afternoon's session.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

Robinson & Tongue give ideal start to new Root era

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

ESPN

Shedeur not feeling pressure over Browns' QB call

With a decision at starting quarterback looming, Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders said Wednesday he's not feeling pressure ahead of joint practice with the Bills on Thursday and his start in the second preseason game at home Saturday.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

ESPN

McCarthy to hand reins to Howard, Allar vs. Jets

The Steelers will start second-year quarterback Will Howard against the Jets on Friday while 2026 fourth-round pick Drew Allar will follow.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

ESPN

FedEx Cup playoffs: Rickie Fowler among top names looking to advance to Tour Championship

The playoffs continue in St. Louis with 50 golfers looking to advance to the Tour Championship. Who is on the bubble to advance, and what can we expect from Scottie Scheffler?

sports  Aug 19, 2026

ESPN

Sources: Texans' Higgins tears ACL, out for season

Texans second-year wideout Jayden Higgins will miss the season after suffering a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Raiders, sources told NFL Network.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'

Parents should not be scared their children might not come back from a cycling race following the death of Finlay Tarling, Lorena Wiebes says after winning the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

Cliftonville 'not a plaything for TIG' - Devine

New Cliftonville director Conor Devine says Champions League nights at Solitude are "not too far away" after the Toronto Investment Group‘s takeover of the club.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

England's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have a day to remember as they both take five-wicket hauls, as England bowl Pakistan out for 171 on day one of the first Test at Headingley.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

ESPN

Sparks star Ogwumike retiring at end of season

Los Angeles Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike, an 11-time WNBA All-Star, announced Wednesday she will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 season.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

BBC Sport

Kane plays down returning to Premier League in future

Harry Kane says "the itch isn't there as much anymore" to one day return to England from Germany and try and break the all-time scoring record in the Premier League.

sports  Aug 19, 2026

ESPN

Cunningham: WNBA needs 'bold' commissioner

Sophie Cunningham says the WNBA needs a "bold" commissioner "who wants the best for the players and not maybe for themselves."

sports  Aug 19, 2026