Category : Football

Billam-Smith 'dared to be great' in Ramirez defeat

Boxing promoter Ben Shalom says that Chris Billam-Smith has taken him on a "special" journey throughout his reign as WBO cruiserweight world champion.

Tyson 'almost died' months before Paul defeat

Mike Tyson says his defeat by Jake Paul actually felt like a victory after 'almost dying' months before the fight.

23 years, 22 Grand Slams - the stats behind Nadal's success

BBC Sport looks at the statistics behind Rafael Nadal's success as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares for his final tournament.

Karolyi, who coached Comaneci to perfect 10, dies aged 82

Former gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, best known for guiding Nadia Comaneci to the sport's first 'perfect 10', dies aged 82.

Best feeling of my life - teenage debutant Douglas

Freddy Douglas, 19, says making his Test debut was "the best feeling" of his life, as he became Scotland's youngest male player since 1963

Davis leads LA Lakers to fifth straight win

Anthony Davis stars for the Los Angeles Lakers as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99 for their fifth consecutive win.

'Eight-year-old me would be gobsmacked'

Abbi Pulling is leading the F1 Academy Championship - and the 21-year-old Briton has her sights set on getting in a Formula 1 car.

Ireland's lack of composure frustrates Farrell

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell calls on his side to show improved composure throughout the remainder of their autumn campaign after carving out a 22-19 win over Argentina.

Aspinall or Ngannou - what next for Jones after epic UFC return?

UFC champion Jon Jones has plenty of options for his next fight, including interim champion and Briton Tom Aspinall.

Rogers happy to overcome Cushendall in Ulster epic

Slaughtneil forward Brendan Rogers says the Derry champions needed to be at their best to beat Cushendall in a thrilling Ulster Club SHC semi-final on Saturday night.

Swiatek doubles up to lead Poland into BJK Cup semis

Iga Swiatek wins both her singles and doubles matches to lead Poland into the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals with victory over Czech Republic.

Shearer, Aguero, Welbeck - best Premier League debut goals

BBC Sport looks back at some of the best goals scored by players on their first Premier League appearances,

Wales aim to avoid new record low against Australia

Wales continue their autumn programme on Sunday when they face Australia in Cardiff aiming to avoid a 11th consecutive international defeat.

Jones stops Miocic with spinning kick to retain title

Jon Jones cements his status as one of the best MMA fighters of all time as he stops Stipe Miocic with a spinning kick to retain his heavyweight title at UFC 309.

'A team of incredible women' - is this GB's golden BJK Cup chance?

Great Britain have never won the BJK Cup, but expectation is building before their quarter-final against Canada on Sunday.

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