Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-07-02
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The one club man who is Spain's under-the-radar hero (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 22:49:15)
Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.
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The French-born star carrying British hopes at Wimbledon (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 22:28:30)
Arthur Fery is left carrying British hopes at the All England Club after becoming the sole home player to reach the third round.
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Sciver-Brunt stars as England beat SA to reach World Cup final (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 22:21:01)
England recover from an early loss of wickets to fight back and comfortably beat South Africa by 40 runs at The Oval, to book their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, where they'll face the six-time champions Australia at Lord's.
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England-Mexico one of four last-16 ties live on BBC TV (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 22:15:53)
England's meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and across BBC Sport.
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England, France & Spain v Portugal on BBC in last 16 (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 22:15:53)
England's meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and across BBC Sport.
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Dimitrov extends emotional Wimbledon return after last year's agony (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 21:47:00)
Grigor Dimitrov extends his emotional return to Wimbledon after his tearful exit 12 months ago by defeating 15th seed Jakub Mensik to reach the third round.
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Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain cruise past Austria (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 21:39:14)
Mikel Oyarzabal scores in each half to help Spain beat Austria 3-0 in their World Cup last-32 match in Los Angeles.
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Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 21:29:40)
England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.
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'Premier League goalkeepers will be throwing food at TV' (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 21:16:04)
Joe Hart analyses the decision to rule out Marc Cucurella's goal against Austria for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their last-32 game in Los Angeles, with Hart believing the decision was soft.
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'That is brilliant!' - Wyatt-Hodge's stunning run out removes Jafta (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:58:49)
South Africa's Sinalo Jafta is run out by a "brilliant" bit of fielding by England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge, to help England all but secure victory and book their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final.
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Rybakina produces dominant display to progress to third round (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:55:00)
Watch highlights as Elena Rybakina comfortably beats Caty McNally 6-1 6-2 in the second round of Wimbledon 2026.
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Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England-Mexico match (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:49:17)
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.
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Fery last Briton standing in Wimbledon singles (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:48:38)
Arthur Fery is the last British player standing in the Wimbledon singles after his compatriots Katie Swan, Jacob Fearnley, and Jan Choinski are beaten.
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How to follow day five of Wimbledon live on the BBC (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:42:01)
Wimbledon 2026 is under way - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.
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'He ended up in Preston!' - Murphy gives update on Bob the cat (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:37:41)
BBC commentator Danny Murphy provides an update on the fate of his cat Bob.
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Man Utd ready for Baleba move - Friday gossip (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:32:29)
Manchester United want Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa favourite Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes, and is Mason Greenwood heading to Madrid?
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Boycott of Israel games would cause 'significant and lasting harm' - FAI (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:28:49)
The Football Association of Ireland says any boycott of the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel in the autumn would have potentially extensive repercussions.
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'Spain are furious' - Cucurella has goal ruled out (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:17:07)
Marc Cucurella sees his goal ruled out for a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their round of 32 game in Los Angeles.
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'It had been coming' - Oyarzabal puts Spain ahead (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:00:00)
Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead against Austria, during their World Cup round of 32 match in Los Angeles.
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'He's been really good' - Oyarzabal nets twice for Spain (BBC Sport 2026-07-02 20:00:00)
Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice for Spain as they beat Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to advance to the last 16.