Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-09-07
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Lines stuns Zhao in English Open first round (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 22:45:18)
Oliver Lines seals a shock 4-2 win over world number one Zhao Xintong in the first round of the English Open. -
Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 22:09:00)
Elena Rybakina sweeps aside two-time champion Naomi Osaka to reach the US Open quarter-finals and close in on becoming world number one. -
Chiesa might leave Liverpool - Tuesday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 22:05:37)
Federico Chiesa's future at Liverpool is in doubt, Jadon Sancho might return to the Premier League, Real Madrid's Endrick is attracting interest from Italy, plus more. -
McGuinness to remain Donegal manager for 2027 (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 21:13:31)
Jim McGuinness is reappointed as Donegal manager for a fourth year of his second spell in charge. -
Champions League returns - who are favourites and players to watch? (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 20:30:53)
The Champions League is back and BBC Sport take a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts. -
Who are favourites and players to watch in Champions League? (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 20:30:53)
The Champions League is back and BBC Sport takes a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts. -
Who are Champions League favourites and players to watch? (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 20:30:53)
The Champions League is back and BBC Sport takes a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts. -
England v Australia significant opportunity for six-caps Burns (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 18:39:11)
As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks to BBC Sport about another opportunity to add to her six caps in a so-far whirlwind career. -
England v Australia significant opportunity for six-cap Burns (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 18:39:11)
As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks to BBC Sport about another opportunity to add to her six caps in a so-far whirlwind career. -
The Solheim Cup 2026: All you need to know as Europe host US (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 18:34:27)
All you need to know as Europe gets ready to host the United States in the 20th edition of the Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. -
Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 down (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 18:01:53)
Zheng Qinwen wins a set from 5-0 down for the second successive match as she shocks Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open quarter-finals. -
Ecclestone stopped by police for taking shotgun into Portugal (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 17:40:04)
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition. -
Wrist injury to keep Hadjar out of Spanish GP (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 17:36:35)
Red Bull will be without Isack Hadjar at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix as he continues to recover from a wrist injury. -
Allow overseas stars to play for England - Lawes (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 17:30:19)
England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes. -
Motherwell fail to cut fine for Celtic penalty reaction (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 17:10:11)
Motherwell fail in an attempt to reduce a £5,000 fine for their reaction to a last-gasp penalty award to Celtic at Fir Park in May, but former player Elliot Watt's suspension has been cut. -
Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after turbulent spell (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 16:45:43)
Global head of football Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after just over a year at the City Ground. -
WRU appoints Lillicrap to new women's role (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 16:42:29)
Former captain Siwan Lillicrap is named head of women's coaching and development by the Welsh Rugby Union. -
Can Kane buck history and win Ballon d'Or? (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 16:03:24)
History suggests Ballon d’Or winners come from those who have recently lifted one of football's biggest trophies. Can Harry Kane become a rare exception? -
Who will be new Liverpool sporting director - and what issues do they face? (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 15:52:04)
The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director. -
All the goals from the opening weekend of the WSL (BBC Sport 2026-09-07 15:21:29)
Watch every goal from the opening weekend of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.