Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-08-13
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The level-headed Swede orchestrating magic with Motherwell (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 23:47:48)
Alfred Johansson's impressive early work at Motherwell continues with a place in the Conference League play-offs - but don't expect the Swede to get carried away.
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What's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes? (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 23:43:51)
After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?
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Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 22:49:29)
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
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'Two out of four, baby' - Hunt wins 200m as she eyes historic quadruple (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 22:40:50)
Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.
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Man City's Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 22:12:05)
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.
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Man City reject fresh Rodri bid - Friday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 22:03:35)
Barcelona's latest Rodri bid rejected, Tottenham's Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move, Arsenal rebuffed in bid for Marc Pubill, plus more.
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'It's a big relief' - English achieves his golden goal (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 21:59:37)
Mark English is relieved after winning Ireland's first men's gold at a European Championships, admiring the "brilliant" support he's received from Irish fans.
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European Championships: Day five schedule & BBC coverage (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 21:55:01)
Timetable and BBC coverage times for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August.
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Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 21:51:23)
Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.
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Hunt surges to 200m glory to win second European gold (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 21:39:06)
Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith claims bronze.
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Warrington crush York to boost top-two hopes (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 21:33:27)
Warrington's teenage sensation Ewan Irwin dazzles as Sam Burgess' men beat York Knights at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
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'I hope you're not sick of my face' - Hunt wants more after 200m gold (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 21:23:41)
Great Britain's Amy Hunt reacts to taking her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships by winning the women's 200m, but stresses that "it's not over yet" as she looks forward to the sprint relays.Great Britain's Amy Hunt reacts to taking her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships by winning the women's 200m, but stresses that "it's not over yet" as she looks forward to the sprint relays.
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'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 21:09:51)
England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.
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'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 21:08:59)
GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.
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English wins Ireland's first men's gold in 800m (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 20:57:23)
Mark English wins gold in the 800m to earn Ireland's first men's gold at a European Athletics Championships, a race that GB's Max Burgin is forced to drop out from through injury.
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PSG agree deal in principle for Barcelona's Torres (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 20:36:21)
Paris St-Germain agree a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona for about £43m.
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English makes history with European 800m gold (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 20:35:30)
Mark English becomes the first man to win a gold medal for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships as he wins the 800m in Birmingham.
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English makes history with European 800m gold as Adeleke wins silver (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 20:35:30)
Mark English becomes the first man to win a gold medal for Ireland at the European Athletics Championships as he wins the 800m in Birmingham.
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Draper loses in Cincinnati as Norrie progresses (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 20:25:03)
Britain's Jack Draper slumps to a straight sets defeat in the first round of the Cincinnati Open although compatriot Cameron Norrie progresses.
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Choinski & Norrie lose in Cincinnati as Draper progresses (BBC Sport 2026-08-13 20:25:03)
Jan Choinski and Jack Draper are knocked out of the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday as fellow Briton Cameron Norrie progresses.