The Australian Open has smashed attendance records before the main event even starts, with over 29,000 fans flocking to Melbourne Park for the qualifying rounds. Discover how innovative marketing is reshaping the Grand Slam experience.
As Stan Wawrinka begins his final year on tour, the three-time Grand Slam champion reflects on his epic career, his battles with the Big Three, and having no regrets. Read his full story.
Nick Kyrgios confirms he will not play singles at the 2026 Australian Open due to ongoing wrist issues but plans a competitive doubles return. Get the full story on his recovery and future goals.
Southwark Council green-lights a major refurbishment of Dulwich Hamlet FC's Champion Hill stadium, creating a modern 4000-seat ground with community facilities and new housing.
Australian Open champions will earn a record £2.06m as the tournament's total purse hits £55.2m, surpassing Wimbledon. Discover the full prize money breakdown.
Yulia Lemeshchenko, a Ukrainian weightlifting champion, was sentenced to 19 years in a Russian prison for alleged sabotage. She told the court her 'honour and conscience' were more important. Read the full story.
Teenage sensation Luke Littler defends his PDC World Darts Championship crown, thrashing Gian van Veen 7-1 in a one-sided final to claim a historic £1 million prize. Read the full match report.
British boxing champion Anthony Joshua released from hospital in Nigeria following a serious car accident near Lagos that claimed the lives of two team members. Read the latest updates.
A close friend of Anthony Joshua describes the 'crazy nightmare' after a car crash in Nigeria killed two of the boxer's friends. Discover how the former champion is coping.
Magnus Carlsen dominates the chess world again, securing his ninth blitz championship and a fifth rapid-blitz double in Doha. Read the full story of his latest triumph.
Review of the MasterChef Festive Extravaganza: Champion of Champions, featuring four past winners and John Torode's final appearance as co-host. Stream now on BBC iPlayer.
Naoya 'Monster' Inoue dominated Alan Picasso in Riyadh, moving to 32-0 and clearing the path for a historic all-Japanese super-bantamweight clash with Junto Nakatani in Tokyo. Read the full fight report.
Jack Draper's historic Australian Open campaign concluded in a dramatic five-set quarter-final defeat. Read the full story of his incredible run and what's next for British tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a five-set French Open final thriller. Relive the epic match that crowned a new Roland Garros champion and reshaped tennis rivalries.
Rory McIlroy finally dons the Green Jacket after a dramatic Masters victory, becoming the sixth golfer ever to win all four majors. Read the full story of his historic day at Augusta.
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has left the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league after three years, citing family reasons. His potential return to the PGA Tour remains uncertain. Read the full story.
Hisako Sakai, 92, triumphs in a senior esports tournament, showcasing gaming's benefits for the elderly. Discover how she mastered 'brutal combos' to claim victory.
Anthony Joshua marked his boxing return with a dominant sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul. Get the full fight details, weigh-in stats, and post-match reaction from Miami.
Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani could be executed at any moment after his retrial request was denied. Campaigners warn his life is in grave danger. Urgent international action is needed.
Tom O'Neil, 24, from Blackpool, devoured a meat and potato pie in just over a minute to win the World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan. The event was nearly marred by a cheating scandal involving a smuggled funnel.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is packed with champions. From England's Euro-winning heroines to a darts prodigy and an F1 world champion, we analyse each contender's claim to the trophy.
Terence Crawford announces his retirement from competition, leaving boxing with a perfect 42-0 record and an undisputed legacy across five weight divisions. Explore the career of a true great.
Undefeated boxing star Terence Crawford announces his retirement, hanging up his gloves three months after his career-defining win over Canelo Álvarez. Read the full story.
World Athletics warns the Michael Johnson-backed Grand Slam Track may not return in 2026 despite bankruptcy filing. Stars like Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone are owed hundreds of thousands. Read the full financial crisis details.
Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula 1 drivers' championship in Abu Dhabi, finishing third to beat Max Verstappen by two points. The McLaren star says he 'won it my way'.
F1 world champion Lando Norris celebrated his Abu Dhabi win with a kiss for girlfriend Margarida Cordeiro. Discover who the Portuguese model is, her age, and their relationship timeline.
Britain's Lando Norris clinches the 2025 Formula One world title after finishing third in Abu Dhabi. Relive his dramatic season through key moments and images.
Lando Norris becomes Britain's first F1 champion since 2020 after a dramatic season-long battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. Read the full story.
Lando Norris becomes the 11th British F1 world champion after securing third place in Abu Dhabi. Read the full story of his dramatic title victory over Max Verstappen.
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee stunned with a 2:06:38 marathon in Valencia, becoming the second-fastest Briton in history behind only Mo Farah. Discover his incredible journey.