Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-06-04
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Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 22:48:54)
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition's opening ceremony in Mexico.
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Here's to you, Ollie Robinson - England need you more than you will know (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 22:32:18)
Ollie Robinson was exiled from the England team for 24 Tests - on the first day against New Zealand, he showed them what they had been missing.
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Exiled for 829 days, back with three wickets in an over - Robinson's redemption (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 22:32:18)
Ollie Robinson was exiled from the England team for 24 Tests - on the first day against New Zealand, he showed them what they had been missing.
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Switzerland's Embolo granted approval to travel to US (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 22:14:46)
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has his Esta authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join up with the rest of his team-mates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
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Glamorgan beat Somerset with last-ball boundary (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 22:08:35)
Glamorgan record a Vitality Blast double over holders Somerset with a thrilling four-wicket win off the last ball at the Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton.
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Formula 1 to race in Las Vegas until at least 2037 (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 22:02:55)
Formula 1 is to race in Las Vegas until at least 2037 after extending its contract with the city by 10 years.
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GB's Hunter Bell fights back to win 1500m in Rome (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 21:26:36)
Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell times her race perfectly, winning the 1500m in a season's best time of three minutes 58.63 seconds at the Diamond League event in Rome.
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NI's record side show grit beyond their years (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 21:18:17)
Northern Ireland, fielding a record youthful side, showed resilience beyond their years in a 1-0 friendly win over Guinea in Spain.
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Leeds extend Super League lead with St Helens win (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 21:16:10)
Leeds Rhinos extend their lead at the top of the Super League table as they edge out an entertaining battle with St Helens at Headingley.
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Caudery and Hunter Bell win at Rome Diamond League (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 21:14:40)
World indoor champions Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell triumph in the pole vault and 1500m at the Diamond League meeting in Rome.
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Celtic fan groups state opposition to Keane (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 20:53:13)
Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.
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Celtic fan groups support statement opposing Keane appointment (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 20:53:13)
Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.
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Liverpool step up Diomande pursuit - Friday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 20:47:09)
Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig over a move for Yan Diomande, Arsenal face competition from PSG for two players, Cologne winger Said El Mala not keen on Brentford move, plus more.
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Robinson ready to put in hard work after dream return (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 20:30:42)
Ollie Robinson says his dream return to the England Test has come after rediscovering his "love of the game" in recent months.
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How shock French Open finalist's tiny tattoo gives meaning to big run (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 20:03:05)
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from an unthinkable French Open title after coming through the darkest period of her life.
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NI showed great character in Guinea win - O'Neill (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 19:35:18)
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Tom Atcheson's red card during his side's 1-0 win over Guinea in an international friendly "killed the game".
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'Drop me a message' - Kildunne open to offers after Quins exit (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 19:31:23)
England star Ellie Kildunne says she did not want or plan to leave Harlequins and does not know where she will play her rugby next season.
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Robinson's perfect return gives England edge over NZ (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 19:13:01)
England's Ollie Robinson marked his return to Test cricket with four wickets at Lord's as New Zealand closed day one on 61-6, trailing the home side by 79 runs.
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Watch Today at the Test: First Test, day one (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 18:59:59)
Day 1 highlights from the Test match between England and New Zealand.
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Stunning Robinson return gives life to England (BBC Sport 2026-06-04 18:46:12)
Ollie Robinson takes three wickets in his first over for England in more than two years to breathe life into their post-Ashes rebuild on day one of the first Test against New Zealand.