The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka
Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.
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In spotlight but shunning limelight – Olise’s unique rise to top
A footballer who dislikes too much media attention, but Michael Olise might not have much choice if he carries on…
The sadness of Lionel Messi’s last tango
Lionel Messi found himself surrounded.
F1 2026 team-mate head-to-heads after Belgian GP
The 2026 Formula 1 head-to-heads with all of the latest Qualifying, Sprint and Grand Prix scores in each of the…
When five Wimbledon titles in one weekend changed British tennis
A decade after Andy Murray's 2016 men's singles title, we look at the legacy of the golden weekend where five…
How to be a good tennis parent
Pushy parents are well documented in tennis - BBC Sport looks at when things get out of hand and what…
The people and places that shaped a two-time Wimbledon champion
Jannik Sinner is the world's best tennis player. This is the journey that forged a champion.
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‘UNBELIEVABLE!’ | All of Russell’s bad luck this season so far
Watch all of George Russell’s unlucky moments so far this 2026 Formula 1 season.
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Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo
How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't just dominate their era. They created one.
How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks…