Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-03-18
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De Boinville cleared of making racist comments (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 14:14:13)
Nico de Boinville is cleared of making racist comments towards fellow jockey Declan Queally at the Cheltenham Festival. -
Argentina make pitch to host 2035 Rugby World Cup (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 13:12:51)
Argentina is pressing forward with a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, which would take the event to South America for the first time. -
Nine uncapped players for Ireland but Costigan out (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 13:05:36)
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand names nine uncapped players in his Women's Six Nations squad, but he is without key winger Amee Leigh Costigan. -
Chelsea punisment 'lenient' - ex-Blues exec Purslow (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 13:00:51)
Former Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says Premier League has been "extremely lenient" in its punishment of Chelsea. -
Chelsea punishment 'lenient' - ex-Blues exec Purslow (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 13:00:51)
Former Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says Premier League has been "extremely lenient" in its punishment of Chelsea. -
Afcon final chaos - key questions answered (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 12:54:20)
Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means. -
Senegal government alleges corruption after Morocco awarded Afcon title (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 12:54:19)
The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title. -
Van Zyl has 'positive talks' over Cardiff top job (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 12:37:35)
Coach Corniel van Zyl holds positive talks with Cardiff after missing out on becoming boss of URC rivals Benetton. -
Iranian footballers return home after dropping Australian asylum bids (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 12:34:13)
They had initially sought sanctuary after declining to sing Iran's anthem, prompting fears for their safety. -
Nine uncapped players named in Scotland's Six Nations training squad (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 12:21:51)
New head coach Sione Fukofuka has names nine uncapped players in Scotland's Women's Six Nations training squad. -
'Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more' (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 12:19:22)
Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks to BBC Sport about her love for marine biology and nature and says "it's important to have passions outside your job". -
Bolton bids to host 'biggest ever' Ryder Cup (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 11:41:48)
Greater Manchester's mayor hopes funding infrastructure could strengthen Bolton's bid. -
Ex-Scotland captain Hogg arrested again for breaching non-harassment order (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 11:09:06)
The 33-year-old was interviewed after a complaint that he had breached a non-harassment order about contact with his ex-wife. -
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg arrested again (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 11:09:06)
The 33-year-old was interviewed after a complaint that he had breached a non-harassment order about contact with his ex-wife. -
Head coach Bemand signs Ireland contract extension (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 10:49:57)
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand signs a contract extension that takes him through to the conclusion of the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup. -
Why ex-Palace winger Olise is now in Ballon d'Or contention at Bayern (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 10:26:18)
Michael Olise has been in superb form for Bayern Munich this season, has the French winger put himself in contention for the Ballon d'Or? -
Have Liverpool lost 'chaotic' edge that made them so feared? (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 08:09:43)
BBC Sport's Umir Irfan looks at why Liverpool have struggled to replicate last season's title-winning form. -
Dubai withdrawal criticism ridiculous - Sabalenka (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 08:07:54)
World number one Aryna Sabalenka dismisses criticism of her late withdrawal from the Dubai Championships and says she may not play at the tournament again. -
Meet the Panther with a recipe for cup success and egg yolk shampoo (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 08:04:03)
Former NHL forward Chase Pearson, who swears by egg yolk hair treatments, aims to help deliver Challenge Cup glory for Nottingham Panthers on Wednesday night. -
Celtic's Schmeichel 'could've played last game' (BBC Sport 2026-03-18 07:45:28)
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel may have played his "last football game" with surgery required on his shoulder but he is eager to "fight" to regain fitness.