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What does your Premiership club need in final 11 days of transfer window?
BBC Scotland assesses the 12 top-flight clubs' needs as the transfer deadline approaches.
Ball from Maradona's iconic 1986 goal fetches £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.
Coco Gauff Secures Cincinnati Victory Ahead of US Open
Coco Gauff powers past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open to win her first title of 2026 just before the US Open, as Arthur Fils wins the men's event.
Schwarber's Walk-Off Homer Seals Phillies' Stunning Comeback Victory
Philadelphia Phillies batter Kyle Schwarber smashes a huge walk-off home run to complete an 'unthinkable' comeback with their final strike of the night against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Scott Jamieson Wins Nexo Championship, Ends 14-Year Title Dry Spell
Scott Jamieson shoots a final round of 67 at the Nexo Championship to end his 14-year drought and earn a video call with President Donald Trump.
Jamieson Ends 14-Year Wait, Chats with Trump Post-Victory
Scott Jamieson shoots a final round of 67 at the Nexo Championship to end his 14-year drought and earn a video call with President Donald Trump.
Scott Jamieson claims victory after 14-year title drought
Scott Jamieson shoots a final round of 67 to end his 14-year drought and make it back-to-back Scottish winners at the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire.
Norris triumphs over Antonelli in thrilling Dutch GP finale
Lando Norris and McLaren beat Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.
Men's Team Showdown at European Gymnastics Finals in Zagreb
Coverage of the men's team finals at the 2026 European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb.
Sons of Wicker Man director finish his folk horror trilogy
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after more than 50 years.
Man City finalizes £86m signing of Lille's teen star Bouaddi
Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).
Pegula triumphs in marathon to secure historic all-American final
Jessica Pegula's win over Iga Swiatek means the Cincinnati Open will stage its first all‑American women's final in 56 years.
Jake Arthur's late drop goal secures Hull FC victory
Jake Arthur scores a drop goal in the final five minutes to give Hull FC a dramatic comeback win over former coach John Cartwright and Catalans Dragons.
Is Barry emerging as frontman Everton can finally count on?
After finding the back of the net in Everton's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, is Thierno Barry on course to become Everton's main man up front?
Leeds Snatch Dramatic Victory Over Forest in Final Minutes
Anton Stach scores in the 88th minute to give Leeds United a win in Oliver Glasner's first game in charge of Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Mateta disputes final months of Crystal Palace contract
Jean-Philippe Mateta is challenging the validity of the final 10 months on his Crystal Palace contract.
Norris anticipates tough competition after consecutive pole positions
World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.
Daiquiri Bay Claims Ebor Victory in Thrilling Final Dash
Daiquiri Bay edges out Hopewell Rock and Opportunity in a three-way sprint finish at York to win the Ebor Handicap.
James Wade Claims Maiden World Series Darts Crown Down Under
England's James Wade beats Australian qualifier Brody Klinge 8-5 in the Australian Masters final for his first World Series darts title.
Bejlek's remarkable streak leads to Gauff semi-final clash
Czech Sara Bejlek continued her stunning run at the Cincinnati Open as she upset American Madison Keys to reach her first WTA 1000 semi-final where she will face fourth seed Coco Gauff.
Court hears Lindsay Clancy faced hallucinations during children's deaths
The defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.
'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.
Inter Milan finalize £30m transfer for Curtis Jones
Inter Milan sign midfielder Curtis Jones from Liverpool in a deal worth £30m.
Manchester United Finalize £70m Deal for Brighton's Baleba
Manchester United agree a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Rhys McClenaghan finishes seventh in European pommel horse event
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan has to settle for seventh place in the pommel horse final at the European Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb.
Leandro Paredes faces 10-game ban for post-World Cup altercation
Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.
England Dominates Pakistan in Crushing Headingley Test Victory
Jofra Archer takes the final wicket as England bowl Pakistan out for 135 to secure a huge win in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, winning by an innings and 103 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Walmart reverses course, will now accept Apple Pay and Google Pay
Are pigs flying? Walmart has finally caved on its refusal to support Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Strained smiles and uncertainty - the strange end of LIV Golf 1.0
BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport.
Opening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.
Rybakina retires injured in quarter-final against Swiatek
Elena Rybakina's latest bid to replace Aryna Sabalenka as world number one comes to an abrupt end as she retires injured against Iga Swiatek in Cincinnati.
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms
Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs - though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many concessions.
Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary
A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.
Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador
Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery is selected in Great Britain's Davis Cup team to face Ecuador in September.
LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'
LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".
What we learned from Wafcon 2026
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.
Seifert powers Super Giants to first Hundred title
Tim Seifert smashes 72 off 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five-wickets in the men's Hundred final at Lord's to claim their first title.
GB's Hunter-Bell comfortably wins 'serene, beautiful' 1500m gold
Georgia Hunter-Bell wins convincingly in the women's 1500m to take gold for Great Britain, making herself uncatchable on the final stretch.
Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred
Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final.
History for Hunt and Asher-Smith as GB win relay gold
Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make history and Georgia Hunter Bell claims a commanding 1500m gold as Great Britain maintain their bid to top the final medal table at the European Championships.
Foxes beat Notts to reach One-Day Cup final
Leicestershire reach a second One-Day Cup final in four years as they overcome Notts Outlaws by 23 runs in their semi-final at Grace Road.
Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals
Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie.
Rockets dominate Sunrisers to win first Hundred title
Trent Rockets win their first Hundred title in the women's competitionafter bowling out Sunrisers Leeds for 91 to win by eight-wickets in the final at Lord's.
Bronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon
Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
Donald flies Welsh flag in Hundred final at Lord's
Welsh Fire might not be in the Hundred final on Sunday at Lord's but Welsh batter Aneurin Donald is looking to take centre stage.
Scheffler in charge as he chases first win since January
World number one Scottie Scheffler will take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the St Jude Championship as he chases his first victory since January.
Hunter Bell glides into 1500m final
Georgia Hunter Bell wins her heat and is the only Brit to qualify for Sunday's women's 1500m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
PSG sign World Cup final match-winner Torres from Barcelona
Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.
Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
Hodgkinson motivated for next race with Werro after 800m silver
Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson says she has mixed emotions after settling for silver in the 800m final and says she is looks forward to her next race with Audrey Werro.
Walter's huge hitting helps MSG beat Sunrisers to reach Hundred final
Paul Walter hits 80 off 46 balls to help Manchester Super Giants beat Sunrisers Leeds in the Eliminator at The Oval, to book their place in the men's Hundred final - where they will face the Trent Rockets.
Paul Walter's heroics propel Super Giants to Hundred final
All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.
'What an innings' - Walter hits eight sixes in Hundred eliminator
Paul Walter hits eight sixes in an unbeaten 80, as he helps Manchester Super Giants set Sunrisers Leeds 187 to win in their Hundred eliminator match, with a place in the final on the line.
Sunrisers comfortably beat Brave to reach women's Hundred final
Sunrisers Leeds hold their nerve to beat Southern Brave in the women's eliminator, securing a five-wicket win at The Oval to book their place in The Hundred final, where they'll face the Trent Rockets.
Sunrisers defy superb Wong to reach Hundred final
Sunrisers Leeds survive a late wobble to beat Southern Brave in the Eliminator and reach the women's Hundred final on Sunday.
Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi's bid for Wafcon glory?
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
PSG poised to finalize £43m move for Ferran Torres
Paris St-Germain agree a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona for about £43m.
Young Brit Nowacki seizes gold in thrilling 200m final
British teenager Filip Nowacki claims a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
Werro's resilience tested after semifinal fall ahead of 800m final
Having suffered a fall in the 800m semi-finals, Audrey Werro may have to contend with physical and mental consequences in the finals as she faces stiff competition in Keely Hodgkinson and Femke Broeders-Bol.