Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-05-15
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Villa defeat 'frustrating' for everyone - Slot (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 22:18:58)
Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledges his side's 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa is frustrating for himself, the players and the fans as they now need to win against Brentford on the final day of the season to secure Champions League qualification. -
'Fantastic' achievement to reach Champions League - Emery (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 22:14:15)
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side can now play the Europa League final without the added pressure of needing to secure Champions League qualification after a 4-2 win over Liverpool ensures they will finish in the top five of the Premier League. -
Murphy 'bitterly disappointed' but focusing on final (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 22:10:53)
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side are "bitterly disappointed" at missing out on the opportunity to secure a top-eight finish in the United Rugby Championship. -
Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 22:05:06)
Northampton scores 14 tries to humiliate Bristol Bears 94-33 at Franklin's Gardens and confirm their semi-final place in a record-breaking game of Prem Rugby. -
Saints humiliate Bristol 94-33 in record-breaking game (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 22:05:06)
Northampton scores 14 tries to humiliate Bristol Bears 94-33 at Franklin's Gardens and confirm their semi-final place in a record-breaking game of Prem Rugby. -
Newcastle hold out on Gordon - Saturday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 22:03:30)
Newcastle hold on Anthony Gordon valuation, Liverpool consider four players and Brentford's Michael Kayode resists Juventus interest, plus more. -
I am the lineal heavyweight champion - Ngannou (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 21:52:35)
Francis Ngannou believes he will be defending his position as the world's number one MMA heavyweight on Saturday. -
Aston Villa secure Champions League spot with win over Liverpool (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 21:50:27)
Ollie Watkins scores twice as Aston Villa move above Liverpool into fourth in the Premier League and seal qualification for next season's Champions League. -
Sinner leading Medvedev before semi-final postponed (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 21:41:46)
Jannik Sinner overcomes his physical struggles to lead Daniil Medvedev in a deciding set before rain stops their compelling Italian Open semi-final. -
Resurgent Wigan deny Leeds top spot (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 21:35:50)
Wigan put the brakes on in-form Leeds Rhinos to deny them the chance to go top of the table with a dominant 24-4 victory at the Brick Community Stadium. -
Guardiola insists he has 'one more year' on Man City deal (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 21:30:27)
Manager Pep Guardiola insists he has "one more year" remaining on his contract at Manchester City as speculation continues over his future at the club. -
Watch the goals as Partick Thistle reach play-off final (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 21:14:44)
Watch the goals as Partick Thistle beat Dunfermline Athletic to reach the Scottish Premiership play-off final, where they will face St Mirren. -
Celtic & Hearts set for titanic title duel (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 21:08:54)
A remarkable Scottish Premiership campaign concludes with Hearts and Celtic going head-to-head for the title on Saturday. -
Man charged after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 20:57:07)
The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of a recent penalty controversy, with police confirming a man had been arrested in connection with a data leak. -
Connacht dispatch Edinburgh to reach URC play-offs (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 20:56:41)
Connacht seal a place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a bonus-point victory away to Edinburgh. -
Cardiff clinch URC play-off spot with Stormers win (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 20:54:28)
Cardiff book their United Rugby Championship (URC) play-off spot with a bonus-point victory against Stormers at the Arms Park. -
Forest seal play-off spot with Lightning win (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 20:22:47)
Nottingham Forest reach the Netball Super League play-offs for the first time in their history with a 76-65 victory over leaders Loughborough Lightning. -
Isidor and Bellegarde in Haiti World Cup squad (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 19:18:12)
Scotland's World Cup Group C opponents Haiti name their 26-man squad. -
Man arrested after referee Beaton and family put under police surveillance (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 18:23:36)
The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of a recent penalty controversy, with police confirming a man had been arrested in connection with a data leak. -
Vingegaard claims impressive Giro stage win (BBC Sport 2026-05-15 17:28:18)
Jonas Vingegaard puts on an impressive ride to win stage seven of the Giro d'Italia and complete his set of Grand Tour stage victories.