Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-07-06
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Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 23:51:04)
BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.
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Spain's World Cup challenge built on record-breaking historic defence (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 23:16:51)
If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.
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Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 22:46:02)
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Fery 'stands tall and takes advantage' to continue dream Wimbledon run (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 22:38:13)
Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.
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Giantkiller Fery stands tall to make history at Wimbledon for Britain (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 22:38:13)
Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.
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Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 22:26:20)
After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.
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'Learn how to lose' - tempers flare in Wimbledon mixed doubles (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 22:15:33)
Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo advance to the Wimbledon mixed doubles semi-finals in straight sets, but the victory is marred by a fiery post-match argument.
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Spain into quarter-finals after Merino's late winner against Portugal (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 21:46:32)
Spain leave it late as super-sub Mikel Merino scores a stoppage-time winner to send his side into the quarter-finals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of World Cup glory.
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Fury-Joshua timing must suit America - Alalshikh (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 21:44:52)
A potential heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will only take place at Wembley Stadium if local authorities agree to a later-than-usual start time, says boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh.
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Super-sub Merino delivers 'killer goal' for Spain (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 21:14:02)
Spain midfielder Mikel Merino coolly scores in added time to break Portuguese hearts, sending his side through to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
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How to follow day nine of Wimbledon live on the BBC (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 21:06:17)
Wimbledon 2026 is under way - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.
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Fery stuns Dimitrov in five-set battle to reach quarter-finals (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 21:04:41)
Arthur Fery comes from two sets to one down to beat Grigor Dimitrov in a fifth-set tiebreak at Wimbledon, becoming the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
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Lightning and Falcons tie last-ball Blast thriller (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 20:38:45)
Lancashire and Derbyshire play out a thrilling tie which does neither side any favours in terms of T20 Blast quarter-final qualification.
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Tottenham to bid for Kroupi - Tuesday gossip (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 20:33:16)
Tottenham to target Bournemouth's Kroupi, Atletico Madrid a possible home for Salah, Wan-Bissaka a potential White replacement for Arsenal, plus more.
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FA considering appeal after Quansah red card (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 20:15:41)
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.
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GB's Fery beats Dimitrov in five-set thriller to extend historic run (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 20:14:31)
Arthur Fery's outstanding Wimbledon run continues as he beats Grigor Dimitrov in five thrilling sets to become the first British wildcard to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
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GB's Cash & Glasspool win again to extend doubles defence (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 19:55:26)
Britain's Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool keep their men's doubles title defence bid alive with a three-set win to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.
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'I couldn't have imagined it ' - Fery reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 19:54:24)
Great Britain's Arthur Fery expresses his excitement in reaching the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after beating Grigor Dimitrov.
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'Take a bow!' - best shots from day eight at Wimbledon (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 19:08:26)
Enjoy the best shots from day eight at Wimbledon, featuring Alexandra Eala, Flavio Cobolli and Great Britain's Joe Salisbury.
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Mbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator (BBC Sport 2026-07-06 18:58:18)
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.