Huge year of sport ahead! 2026 storylines to follow

2026 promises to be another thrilling year in the world of sport, with plenty of drama expected and World Cups in football and cricket. From title races in the Premier League, Formula 1, darts and NFL, here's a taste of what's to come in the year ahead...

Greaves' double hundred earns West Indies unlikely draw in New Zealand

Justin Greaves produced a nine-and-a-half-hour batting masterclass securing an unlikely draw for West Indies in the opening test against New Zealand

Ecclestone among four England players signed in WPL auction

Sophie Ecclestone was among four England internationals signed at the 2026 Women's Premier League auction on Thursday.

'Emotional' Stokes laments end of Ashes dream - but wants to stay as captain

Ben Stokes says England's Ashes defeat "hurts" and "sucks" - but insists he wants to continue as captain.

McCullum admits England future 'up to other people' after 11-day Ashes loss

Brendon McCullum is eager to stay on as England's head coach but admits his future is "up to other people" after losing the Ashes in just 11 days.

'Chaotic Pope innings set tone for England batting failure'

Ollie Pope's "chaotic" 10-ball stay at the crease set the tone for another England batting failure on day two of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, says Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain.

Bethell innings one of few highlights as England Lions trounced by Australia A

Jacob Bethell's 71 was one of the few highlights for the Lions as England's second-string suffered a thumping innings defeat to Australia A in the unofficial Test at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

Athers: Root played 'innings of his life' when England needed it most

Joe Root not only notched a first Test hundred in Australia but delivered "the innings of his life" on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, according to Sky Sports' Michael Atherton. 

County Championship 2026 fixtures: Notts start title defence at Somerset

Check out the fixtures for the Rothesay County Championship in 2026, with the season running from April 3 to September 27.

England women's cricket results 2025

Results for England's women's side in 2025, including The Ashes, home series against India and West Indies and the 50-over Cricket World Cup.

'England have arrogant attitude' - What you made of latest Ashes hammering

'Stokes shows England batting template and that he is still up for the fight'

Ben Stokes and Will Jacks' dogged final-day partnership showed England how

Pope in the firing line after 'gruesome' Ashes day for England in Brisbane

You can come out from behind the sofa now, England fans.

Root defends England's Brisbane prep after host of dropped catches

Joe Root insists the wheels have not come off England's Ashes campaign after dropped catches handed Australia five extra lives and a first-innings lead at the Gabba.

Australia's Lyon feels 'filthy' at being dropped for second Ashes Test

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment at being dropped for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, saying he felt "filthy" and was "gutted".

'Put a helmet on next time' - Pope responds to England e-scooter pictures

Ollie Pope has told his England team-mates to "put a helmet on next time" after some members of the squad were pictured riding e-scooters without head protection - but insists the intense media scrutiny will not force the tourists to stay indoors.

South Africa clinch first Test series win in India in 25 years

South Africa clinched its second series win in 25 years in India by beating the hosts by 408 runs.

Passion or poison? When sporting etiquette crosses the line

Sport thrives on emotion. Rivalries, chants, celebrations are all part of its heartbeat. But recent flashpoints across different sports have raised a pressing question: when does passion become hostility - and what effect does it have on our sportsmen and sportswomen?