London Marathon 2026 - all you need to know
Everything you need to know about the 46th London Marathon, which is expected to have a record-breaking 59,000 finishers on Sunday.

Everything you need to know about the 46th London Marathon, which is expected to have a record-breaking 59,000 finishers on Sunday.

Uefa is reportedly ready to block Russian teams from international football, opposing the IOC's provisional lifting of Russia's suspension. Fifa, however, is more open to readmission, creating a potential clash between the governing bodies.

Egypt alleges bias and favouritism towards Argentina and Lionel Messi by officials and FIFA after their 3-2 World Cup defeat, citing controversial refereeing and VAR decisions. The BBC examines claims of a wider conspiracy, including officiating appointments and past incidents involving Messi, questioning if the tournament is set up for Argentina's success.

A 68-year-old man died while participating in the 15-mile Fan Dance endurance event, used in SAS training, on Pen y Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Police are investigating but do not treat the death as suspicious.

The ICC has contacted the ECB regarding the timing of Ben Stokes' retirement announcement, alleging it breached player and match official area standards by being filmed and released before a Test match concluded.

Norway's World Cup quarter-final victory over Brazil highlights a unique sports development system prioritizing child enjoyment and multi-sport participation over early specialization, contrasting with traditional prodigy-focused models.

England batter Tammy Beaumont, 35, has announced her retirement from international cricket after nearly 17 years. Her final match will be the upcoming Test against India at Lord's. Beaumont holds the England women's record for ODI centuries and was part of the 2017 World Cup-winning squad.