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Is VAR being used differently at the World Cup vs the Premier League?
The stats show that there have been more VAR reviews at the World Cup than in the Premier League. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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How football united behind Doku after childbirth criticism
Jeremy Doku wants to fly home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters? Newsiline summarises this r...
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Do esports students do more than play games?
Marketing, nutrition and video editing, there is apparently more to esports than being good at games. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Saka trains with England squad before Ghana match
Bukayo Saka trains with the England squad to provide a fitness boost to Thomas Tuchel before their second World Cup match against Ghana. Newsiline summari...
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How Murray was tempted back to tennis - and would he ever do a Serena?
British tennis icon Andy Murray discusses returning to coaching with Jack Draper, Serena Williams' comeback and filling the void of not playing. Newsiline...
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Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage
Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size. Newsiline summa...
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Did key decisions go against Scotland in Morocco match?
Should Scotland feel aggrieved after three key decisions in their World Cup Group C match against Morocco in Boston? Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener
Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League?
Will Canada hat-trick hero Jonathan David and Swiss goal-scoring midfielder Johan Manzambi be playing in the Premier League next season? Newsiline summari...
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A Sonny day after dark week for English cricket
Bowler Sonny Baker lifts the mood around English cricket on day one of the second Test against New Zealand by staying true to himself after previous horro...
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Taller, faster, older: How top footballers' bodies have changed over 50 years
More intense match play and advances in medicine and sports science have transformed the physiology of elite players, experts say. Newsiline summarises th...
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Passport 'mega queue' strands Ryanair passengers in Greece
A flight from Athens to Luton leaves without "angry" passengers who are stuck at passport control. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Sciver-Brunt out of England's next two World Cup matches
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of at least England's next two matches at the T20 World Cup by a left calf injury suffered on Tuesday. Newsiline sum...
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Hull could face points deduction in Premier League
Winning the play-off final means Hull must sell players before the end of the month to avoid a potential points deduction in the Premier League. Newsiline...
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India: Why a country of 1.4 billion is not in the football World Cup
The world's most populous country is still missing from football's biggest stage. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers...
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Iran v Iran in the stands as politics and football intertwine
The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America c...
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GB's Jones misses match points in Nottingham loss
Britain's Francesca Jones misses two match points in a narrow defeat by Talia Gibson in the Nottingham Open first round. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Empty seat at tournament for imprisoned French sports journalist
A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Al...
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Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and l...
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BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?
Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup
The football World Cup has taken a back seat in New York as the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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David James backs affordable football kit charities
The former England goalie does not want costly kit to be a bar to anyone hoping to play football. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busines...
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Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football
It might have been nervy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada
Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name. Newsiline summaris...
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Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links rea...
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'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match
The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Teen plans to leave uni 'debt free' after making £35,000 selling vintage football shirts
Eleri Williams started out selling her dad's old football shirts and has just opened her own shop. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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A new way to experience the World Cup - only on BBC Sport
Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publ...
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'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa...
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A World Cup guide for new football fans
For anyone new to the beautiful game, and its most prestigious prize, here's what you need to know. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game
Play BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor game to be in with the chance of winning a signed football. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan
Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens. Newsiline summar...
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Who is David Sullivan - football boss, 'king of porn' and alleged sexual predator?
The ex-West Ham boss has long boasted of sexual conquests, but is now accused of exploitative behaviour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Iran's World Cup football team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row
The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...