Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-03-03
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'Sometimes Arsenal spend one minute taking a corner' (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 15:00:59)
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler calls for stricter rules around set-pieces and criticises upcoming opponents Arsenal for time-wasting. -
Smith, Atkinson and Murley start in England revamp (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 14:45:36)
England head coach Steve Borthwick makes 12 changes - nine personnel switches and three positional shifts - as he revamps his side to face Italy on Saturday -
In defence of Arsenal - is criticism of Premier League leaders unfair? (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 14:02:11)
In defence of Arsenal - BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty asks is the criticism of the Premier League leaders unfair as they chase four trophies? -
England squad not 'political spokespeople' - PFA chief (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 13:59:12)
England's players are worried about being turned into "political spokespeople" at the World Cup, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association says. -
Messi, McTominay, Kane or Estevao - who to watch with 100 days to World Cup (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 13:15:22)
With 100 days until the World Cup, BBC Sport looks at the favourites to win, as well as players to watch and who could be outside contenders. -
Players flee court in UAE after sirens warn of drone debris causing nearby fire (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 13:02:37)
Players and officials ran from the court at an ATP Challenger event in the United Arab Emirates when an Iranian drone attack led to a fire breaking out at an oil terminal located about 10km away. -
Arsenal set-pieces: Too effective or too boring? (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 12:11:18)
On the Monday Night Club, Nedum Onuoha breaks down why some people might find Arsenal's set-pieces boring too watch. -
WRU has 'lost argument' over plans - Senedd chair (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 11:39:36)
The Welsh Rugby Union is being urged to rethink plans to cut a men's professional side by Welsh government politicians. -
'I take marathon training seriously but Ramadan is more important' (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 11:33:16)
A marathon training block is tough enough. Fasting while preparing to take on the world's best at the London Marathon is harder still. -
Norris, Littler and Lionesses up for Laureus awards (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 11:01:24)
Lando Norris, Luke Littler and the England women's football team are among the nominees for this year's Laureus World Sports Awards with the winners to be announced in April. -
Rahm accuses DP World Tour of 'extorting players' (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 10:57:41)
Jon Rahm claims the DP World Tour is "extorting players" as he outlined why he is not among a group of LIV Golf competitors to have signed a settlement enabling them to play in both organisations' tournaments. -
Haaland? Kane? R9? Picking the best centre-forwards this century (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 10:34:58)
Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list. -
Haaland? Kane? R9? Ranking the best centre-forwards this century (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 10:34:58)
Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list. -
Rahm on rejecting DP World Tour deal (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 10:20:53)
Jon Rahm explains his reasons for not signing on the dotted line with the DP World Tour late last month. -
Fin Smith set to start as Borthwick shakes up England (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 10:19:52)
England's entire backline could change from the game against Ireland for the Six Nations match in Italy on Saturday. -
England have better spinners and can beat India in semi-final - Vaughan (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 10:18:31)
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a "funny feeling" Harry Brook's side will win Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final. -
England have better spinners than India - Vaughan (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 10:18:31)
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a "funny feeling" Harry Brook's side will win Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final. -
Satriano goal stuns Real Madrid (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 10:17:48)
Real Madrid miss the chance to move within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona after Martin Satriano's spectacular strike givse Getafe a shock win at the Bernabeu. -
Ex-Chelsea player Luis sacked by Flamengo after 8-0 win (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 09:25:33)
Ex-Chelsea defender Filipe Luis is sacked by Flamengo just hours after the club records an 8-0 win to reach this weekend's Campeonato Carioca final. -
Quiz: 100 days to go - which nations have qualified for 2026 World Cup? (BBC Sport 2026-03-03 08:57:32)
We want you to name every nation who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup.