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From tears of rejection to 'peace' - Eze's story of resilience and faithAs Crystal Palace prepare to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, Eberechi Eze tells BBC Sport about the pain of rejection before making it big.
Allen wears pants with own face on at weigh-in for Fisher rematchDave Allen will be the heavier man on Saturday in his heavyweight rematch with Johnny Fisher.
Nuno 'concerned but positive' for injured AwoniyiNottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says the club are "concerned but positive" about striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who was put in an induced coma after undergoing surgery on an abdominal injury.
Premier League to adopt 'only the captain' rule in referees approachThe Premier League is set to adopt IFAB guidelines that would permit only captains to approach referees during matches in a bid to tackle abuse of officials.
What is a mud ball? Scheffler frustrated at US PGA ChampionshipScottie Scheffler struggled on the opening day of the US PGA Championship because of mud balls - but what are they?
Sutton's FA Cup final & Premier League predictions v Barry Can't SwimBBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on DJ and producer Barry Can't Swim with his predictions for the FA Cup final and this weekend's Premier League games.
How 'force to be reckoned with' Bompastor built on Hayes' legacySonia Bompastor can claim a domestic treble in her first season as Chelsea boss as the Blues prepare to meet Manchester United in Sunday's FA Cup final.
Bellew and Reid's goodbye to GoodisonFormer boxing world champion and diehard Everton fan Tony Bellew picks up Toffees legend Peter Reid for a special road trip in honour of the final game at Goodison Park.
Why I play football the way I do - EzeCrystal Palace and England midfielder Eberechi Eze talks to former Eagles striker Glenn Murray about his style of play as he prepares for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City.
I have to remind myself that I also have done great things - HamiltonSeven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has to "remind himself" that he has won more than "any other driver in history", after facing criticism for his start with Ferrari.
Teenager Whitby scores hat-trick for St HelensWatch teenager George Whitby score a hat-trick of tries for St Helens against Catalans Dragons, days before his 19th birthday.
How Man City made it to the FA Cup finalWatch all the goals from Manchester City's FA Cup journey before Saturday's final at Wembley against Crystal Palace.
What do you remember from the FA Cup this season?Crystal Palace will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday - how much of the competition do you remember?
Gill & Jaiswal in strong India A squad to tour EnglandShubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal will both get extra time to prepare for the Test series against England after being named in a strong India A side.
How sports coaches are helping tackle toxic masculinityBBC Sport looks at the role sports coaches are playing in steering young people away from the influences of toxic masculinity.
'You are my heroes' - Antonio meets people who saved his lifeWest Ham striker Michail Antonio meets the people who saved his life after a car crash last December.
'Get help and support' - UFC fighter Craig opens up on eating disorderPaul Craig says he developed an eating disorder while cutting weight to reach middleweight and urges any fighter who has experienced the same to "get help and support".
Back Palmer, Watkins and Vardy - FPL tips & team of weekIt's a time of the season when Fantasy Premier League is especially unpredictable, so why not take the semi-safe route of targeting Spurs and Manchester United.
The team of the year with no games - Scotland women's 'helpless' situationScotland women were named as their nation's team of the year in 2024, but less than six months on they have no games. BBC Sport looks at why and what needs to be done to support the associate nation.
Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe 'loses quarter of total wealth'Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's wealth fell by £6.473bn in the last year, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
'Underdogs' v treble hunters as SWPL reaches thrilling finaleLeaders Hibernian are in the driving seat going into Sunday's SWPL finale at Rangers but a win for the hosts will take the title to Glasgow.
Celtic's Hatate to miss Scottish Cup finalReo Hatate will miss Celtic's Scottish Cup final meeting with Aberdeen at Hampden on 24 May, manager Brendan Rodgers confirms.
Four Premier League clubs warned over gambling sponsorsFour Premier League clubs have been warned by the Gambling Commission over their relationship with an unlicensed gambling business.
Moyes wants Everton focus for emotional Goodison goodbyeEverton boss David Moyes tells his players to not let an emotional day at Goodison Park get the better of them against Southampton.
Who are the new Match of the Day hosts?Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan are the new Match of the Day presenters from the 2025-26 season.
How to watch men's and women's FA Cup finals on BBCWembley hosts both the men's and women's FA Cup finals this weekend - and you can watch both live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app.
Rebel's Romance wins Yorkshire Cup by a headFavourite Rebel's Romance holds off the field to win the 2025 Yorkshire Cup by a head from Epic Poet.
Intrigue on and off pitch as Livingston meet Partick - watch on BBCA night of intrigue awaits as Livingston take a 2-0 lead over Partick Thistle into their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final decider, but the sub-plots off it are almost as fascinating, writes Jonathan Sutherland.
St Helens display 'shows backing for Wellens 'St Helens' comprehensive victory over Catalans shows the players are behind head coach Paul Wellens, says Tristan Sailor.
Australia's Starc to skip IPL before World Test finalAustralia's Mitchell Starc will not return to the IPL on its resumption on Saturday, leaving him clear to prepare for the World Test Championship final.
Who needs what in Premiership's final-day Europe race?Will Dundee United or St Mirren miss out on Europe? And what competitions will each qualifier go into? Follow our guide.
How Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup finalWatch Crystal Palace's journey from the third round through to the final of the FA Cup.
FA Cup win would be 'exceptional' - BompastorChelsea manager Sonia Bompastor says winning the Women's FA Cup final, and with it a domestic treble, would be "exceptional".
Puskas worthy? Player scores overhead kick from outside the boxWatch Club Atletico Independiente's Santiago Montiel score an overhead kick in a 1-0 win over Independiente Rivadavia.
PSV fans celebrate news of Ajax concedingWatch PSV Eindhoven fans react to the news that Ajax conceded a late equaliser against Groningen meaning they move to the top of the Eredivisie.
'Have you seen anything like that!' - Red Sox pair combine for catchOutfielders Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela combine for a relay catch for the Boston Red Sox in their game against the Detroit Tigers.
How Flick turned Barca's 'young musketeers' into La Liga championsAs Barcelona celebrate winning La Liga, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at how manager Hansi Flick turned his young side into champions.
Shepherd & Rutherford to miss England tour for IPLWest Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford and all-rounder Romario Shepherd will miss the upcoming tour of England and Ireland to remain at the Indian Premier League.
Hamilton's father Anthony set to take on FIA roleLewis Hamilton's father Anthony is to take on an official role with motorsport's governing body the FIA on young driver development.
Sport stars fear 'vile' abuse could cost a lifeAzeem Rafiq, Eni Aluko and Wayne Barnes among sport names helping Ofcom tackle online abuse.
Seagrave targets elusive world titleTahnee Seagrave aims to win her first Downhill Mountain Bike World Cup series as well as the World Championships this season.
Jokic stars as Nuggets take Thunder semi-final to game sevenNikola Jokic scores 29 points and recorded 14 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 to force a decisive seventh game in their Western Conference semi-final series.
Irish international Burns among Munster departuresIrish international Billy Burns will leave Munster at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
Celtic's Hatate to miss Scottish Cup final after 'needless' challengeReo Hatate will miss Celtic's Scottish Cup final meeting with Aberdeen at Hampden on 24 May, manager Brendan Rodgers confirms.
Bellamy heads for Spain without Wales' Premier starsWales head coach Craig Bellamy will head to Spain for a warm-weather training camp without a number of high-profile Premier League players.
Why are PSG and Mbappe facing each other in court?Kylian Mbappe and his former club Paris St-Germain are embroiled in a legal dispute, but a verdict will soon be reached.
Haaland hopes for FA Cup win after 'horrific' seasonManchester City have had a disappointing season by their standards but can still finish with silverware as they take on Crystal Palace in Saturday's FA Cup final.
The scuba diving keeper who has filled Earps' gloves at Man Utd"She is on a trajectory to be the best in the world, I have no doubt about that." The rise of Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
How does Liverpool target Frimpong compare with Alexander-Arnold?How does Liverpool target Jeremie Frimpong compare with outgoing Trent Alexander-Arnold? BBC Sport takes a look at the numbers.
Why are rookies only lasting a few races?BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Heavy hangs the crown - sadness at Wiggins' troublesBradley Wiggins' admission that he was addicted to cocaine after retiring from cycling is a sad chapter in a story that had brought troubles to go with the glory. BBC Sport's Matt Warwick examines Wiggins' character.
The runner who went viral and sparked campaign for changeWhen a photo of ultrarunner Sophie Power breastfeeding during a race went viral, it sparked a campaign for change.
How rejection fuelled Mourinho's second Champions League triumphHow Barcelona rejection fuelled Jose Mourinho's second Champions League triumph, with Inter Milan in 2010.
The life, loss and legacy of Kevin CampbellWayne Rooney, Andrew Cole, Tyrese Campbell and more discuss the life and tragic death of former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell.
Blood brothers - bonds and betrayal on a rugby pitchTom Williams was part of a conspiracy that united and then divided a Harlequins dressing room, before the truth rocked rugby to its core.
I was effectively homeless after getting sacked - StoneyFormer England captain Casey Stoney tells BBC Sport how she and her family have rebuilt their lives after her sacking by San Diego Wave left them effectively homeless.
'I signed Barcelona deal - then had a stroke at 24'Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck suffered a stroke six months after being part of the England squad which reached the World Cup final - this is the story of her remarkable comeback.
How does Daniel Levy run Tottenham - and would he ever leave?With Tottenham struggling on the pitch and chairman Daniel Levy facing criticism from fans, BBC Sport looks at how the club is run and what the future might hold.
Nuno 'concerned but positive' for injured AwoniyiNottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says the club are "concerned but positive" about striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who was put in an induced coma after undergoing surgery on an abdominal injury.
'You are my heroes' - Antonio meets people who saved his lifeWest Ham striker Michail Antonio meets the people who saved his life after a car crash last December.
Four Premier League clubs warned over gambling sponsorsFour Premier League clubs have been warned by the Gambling Commission over their relationship with an unlicensed gambling business.
How 'force to be reckoned with' Bompastor built on Hayes' legacySonia Bompastor can claim a domestic treble in her first season as Chelsea boss as the Blues prepare to meet Manchester United in Sunday's FA Cup final.
Sutton's FA Cup final & Premier League predictions v Barry Can't SwimBBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on DJ and producer Barry Can't Swim with his predictions for the FA Cup final and this weekend's Premier League games.
From tears of rejection to 'peace' - Eze's story of resilience and faithAs Crystal Palace prepare to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, Eberechi Eze tells BBC Sport about the pain of rejection before making it big.
Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe 'loses quarter of total wealth'Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's wealth fell by £6.473bn in the last year, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
Moyes wants Everton focus for emotional Goodison goodbyeEverton boss David Moyes tells his players to not let an emotional day at Goodison Park get the better of them against Southampton.
Who needs what in Scottish Premiership's final-day Europe race?Will Dundee United or St Mirren miss out on Europe? And what competitions will each qualifier go into? Follow our guide.
Back Palmer, Watkins and Vardy - FPL tips & team of weekIt's a time of the season when Fantasy Premier League is especially unpredictable, so why not take the semi-safe route of targeting Spurs and Manchester United.
Bellew and Reid's goodbye to GoodisonFormer boxing world champion and diehard Everton fan Tony Bellew picks up Toffees legend Peter Reid for a special road trip in honour of the final game at Goodison Park.
The Football News ShowCan Crystal Palace stop Man City? And will holders Man United hold off Chelsea?
Why I play football the way I do - EzeCrystal Palace and England midfielder Eberechi Eze talks to former Eagles striker Glenn Murray about his style of play as he prepares for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City.
How Man City made it to the FA Cup finalWatch all the goals from Manchester City's FA Cup journey before Saturday's final at Wembley against Crystal Palace.
How Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup finalWatch Crystal Palace's journey from the third round through to the final of the FA Cup.
Mbeumo says player of the season nomination is 'crazy'Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo did not expect to be nominated for the Premier League player of the season award despite an impressive campaign with Brentford.
'Underdogs' v treble hunters as SWPL reaches thrilling finaleLeaders Hibernian are in the driving seat going into Sunday's SWPL finale at Rangers but a win for the hosts will take the title to Glasgow.
What do you remember from the FA Cup this season?Crystal Palace will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday - how much of the competition do you remember?
How Flick turned Barca's 'young musketeers' into championsAs Barcelona celebrate winning La Liga, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at how manager Hansi Flick turned his young side into champions.
Celtic's Hatate to miss Scottish Cup finalReo Hatate will miss Celtic's Scottish Cup final meeting with Aberdeen at Hampden on 24 May, manager Brendan Rodgers confirms.
Premier League to adopt 'only the captain' rule in referees approachThe Premier League is set to adopt IFAB guidelines that would permit only captains to approach referees during matches in a bid to tackle abuse of officials.
Intrigue on and off pitch as Livingston meet Partick ThistleA night of intrigue awaits as Livingston take a 2-0 lead over Partick Thistle into their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final decider, but the sub-plots off it are almost as fascinating, writes Jonathan Sutherland.
Fourth place and play-off showdowns - Scottish Premiership picksThe race for fourth place and to avoid second bottom capture the attention on the final weekend of Scottish Premiership fixtures along with top scorer Cyriel Dessers.
Uefa accuses Fifa's Infantino over Trump tour and stages congress walk-outUefa accuses Fifa president Gianni Infantino of prioritising "private political interests" after he turned up late for the world football governing body's congress in Paraguay.
Stunning stats and 'Ronaldo behaviour' - is Yamal cut out to rival Messi?Lamine Yamal has already achieved more than Lionel Messi at the same age, will the 17-year-old build a legacy to rival the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner?
Rashford's £40m transfer beliefMarcus Rashford believes Manchester United would be prepared to sell him for £40m to anyone, not just Aston Villa.
Real agree to pay Huijsen's £50m release clauseReal Madrid are set to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen after agreeing to pay the defender's £50m release clause.
Ronaldo tops Forbes highest-paid athlete list againCristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year, while NBA star Stephen Curry moves up to second.
Why are PSG and Mbappe facing each other in court?Kylian Mbappe and his former club Paris St-Germain are embroiled in a legal dispute, but a verdict will soon be reached.
Newcastle show Gittens interest - Friday's gossipNewcastle are showing interest in Jamie Gittens, Wrexham are set to offer Fulham's Tom Cairney a deal worth £50,000-a-week, plus more.
Dalby and Davies leave Championship-bound WrexhamSam Dalby and Jordan Davies join the players leaving Wrexham as they prepare for life in the Championship.
13 injured as car crashes into crowd at Espanyol-Barcelona matchThirteen people are injured when a car crashed into fans outside the Espanyol-Barcelona derby match on Thursday night.
Liverpool ready to trigger Frimpong release clauseLiverpool are ready to trigger Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong's release clause as they close in on their first signing of the summer.
Spurs can't risk more injuries now - PostecoglouAnge Postecoglou says Tottenham's injury problems are so great he must rest players for the trip to Aston Villa as he "can't afford to lose another" before the Europa League final.
Jones 'emotional' after leading Charlton to WembleyNathan Jones says the criticism he has faced in the past led to his emotional reaction at the end of Charlton Athletic's League One play-off semi-final win.
Puskas worthy? Player scores overhead kick from outside the boxWatch Club Atletico Independiente's Santiago Montiel score an overhead kick in a 1-0 win over Independiente Rivadavia.
Haaland on FA Cup, De Bruyne and a shared philosophy with WarnockErling Haaland says Manchester City want to give the departing Kevin de Bruyne the FA Cup send-off he deserves - and tells Kelly Somers why he and Neil Warnock share a similar outlook on football.
The FA Cup final remembered for the 'ridiculous' suitsBBC Sport looks back at the 1996 FA Cup final when the white suits worn by Liverpool players stole the headlines as they lost 1-0 to Manchester United at the old Wembley Stadium.
PSV fans celebrate news of Ajax concedingWatch PSV Eindhoven fans react to the news that Ajax conceded a late equaliser against Groningen meaning they move to the top of the Eredivisie.
Rewind: Brilliant Yaya Toure free-kick seals Man City win in FA CupAhead of Manchester City facing Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at the last time the pair played each other in the competition, with a brilliant free-kick from Yaya Toure sealing a 3-0 win for the Blues in 2017.
How to watch men's and women's FA Cup finals on BBCWembley hosts both the men's and women's FA Cup finals this weekend - and you can watch both live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app.
Son files criminal complaint over alleged blackmail plotTottenham captain Son Heung-min files a criminal complaint with the South Korean police for being the victim of an alleged blackmail plot.
Haaland hopes for FA Cup win after 'horrific' seasonManchester City have had a disappointing season by their standards but can still finish with silverware as they take on Crystal Palace in Saturday's FA Cup final.
Reddit founder's Chelsea women deal 'game-changing'Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor calls Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian's £20m investment in the club a "game-changing endorsement".
Hull City part company with head coach SellesHull City part company with head coach Ruben Selles after six months in charge.
The scuba diving keeper who has filled Earps' gloves at Man Utd"She is on a trajectory to be the best in the world, I have no doubt about that." The rise of Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
Pubs to stay open late if England or Wales make women's Euros semi-finalsEngland are defending champions while Wales have qualified for the first time.
Which key players could miss Euros through injury?With Women's Euro 2025 getting under way on 2 July, which injured players are at risk of missing the tournament?
270 seconds, 56 lives and 40 years: The story of the Bradford City fireOn 11 May 1985 56 football fans perished when a fire ripped through Valley Parade during a game.
'The pretender replacing a legend - a new era dawns at Real Madrid'Xabi Alonso will succeed Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager next season. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at the challenges ahead.
The man who saved Wembley StadiumHow Arthur Elvin went from working in a tobacco kiosk to saving Wembley Stadium from demolition and running the stadium for 30 years.
Isak? Sesko? Gyokeres? Inside Arsenal's summer plansSenior football correspondent Sami Mokbel examines Arsenal's summer transfer plans after their Champions League exit.
Meet Michele Kang - the woman leading a football revolutionWhy London City Lionesses owner Michele Kang does not believe women's clubs have to be tied to men's teams to succeed.
Manager ins and outs - May 2025BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.
Transfers - February, March and April 2025 and all the deadline day dealsCheck out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
Celtic's Hatate to miss Scottish Cup final after 'needless' challengeReo Hatate will miss Celtic's Scottish Cup final meeting with Aberdeen at Hampden on 24 May, manager Brendan Rodgers confirms.
Trio vie for 'defining moment' in quest for EuropeAberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin and Dundee United and St Mirren counterparts Jim Goodwin and Stephen Robinson look forward to the battle for European qualification places in Saturday's final Scottish Premiership fixtures.
Intrigue on and off pitch as Livingston meet Partick Thistle - live on BBCA night of intrigue awaits as Livingston take a 2-0 lead over Partick Thistle into their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final decider, but the sub-plots off it are almost as fascinating, writes Jonathan Sutherland.
'Underdogs' v treble hunters as SWPL reaches thrilling finaleLeaders Hibernian are in the driving seat going into Sunday's SWPL finale at Rangers but a win for the hosts will take the title to Glasgow.
Fourth place and play-off showdowns, plus Dessers in spotlightThe race for fourth place and to avoid second bottom capture the attention on the final weekend of Scottish Premiership fixtures along with top scorer Cyriel Dessers.
Football clubs demand tougher bans for pyro fansScotland's clubs are calling for beefed-up banning orders for fans who bring pyrotechnics into grounds.
On-loan Dundee Utd striker Dalby not returning to WrexhamSam Dalby and Jordan Davies join the players leaving Wrexham as they prepare for life in the Championship.
Ancelotti 'never had a problem' with Real MadridReal Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says he has "never had a problem" with the club and does not want to "make a big deal" out of his impending departure for the Brazil national team.
Missing paperwork dashes Dutch club's European dreamsDutch club Fortuna Sittard will not compete in Europe next season, even if they qualify, because of missing paperwork.
Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid to coach BrazilReal Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will leave the Spanish club at the end of the season to become the new national team coach of Brazil.
Sampdoria relegated to Serie C for first timeSampdoria are relegated to Serie C for the first time in their 78-year history after a season dogged by managerial upheaval.
'Suffering makes us strong' - Barcelona joy despite Mbappe recordBarcelona are on the brink of winning La Liga after responding to a heartbreaking Champions League exit by beating Real Madrid 4-3 - and their long-term future looks good too.
Tottenham v Man Utd final for German referee who served banGerman referee Felix Zwayer, who was banned early on in his career, will take charge of next week's Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United.
How 'force to be reckoned with' Bompastor built on Hayes' legacySonia Bompastor can claim a domestic treble in her first season as Chelsea boss as the Blues prepare to meet Manchester United in Sunday's FA Cup final.
'Underdogs' v treble hunters as SWPL reaches thrilling finaleLeaders Hibernian are in the driving seat going into Sunday's SWPL finale at Rangers but a win for the hosts will take the title to Glasgow.
Reddit founder's Chelsea women deal 'game-changing'Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor calls Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian's £20m investment in the club a "game-changing endorsement".
The scuba diving keeper who has filled Earps' gloves at Man Utd"She is on a trajectory to be the best in the world, I have no doubt about that." The rise of Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
Everton to reduce Goodison capacity for women's teamEverton are planning to reduce the capacity of Goodison Park before the women's team move in next season.
Reddit founder Ohanian buys £20m stake in Chelsea womenReddit founder Alexis Ohanian buys a stake in Women's Super League champions Chelsea.
Pubs to stay open late if England or Wales make women's Euros semi-finalsEngland are defending champions while Wales have qualified for the first time.
How does Daniel Levy run Tottenham - and would he ever leave?With Tottenham struggling on the pitch and chairman Daniel Levy facing criticism from fans, BBC Sport looks at how the club is run and what the future might hold.
When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier OxfordTwenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went.
East meets west London - the mentor who changed ChelseaVinay Menon knew nothing about football when he went for a meeting at a west London mansion in 2009. A few weeks later he was in the heart of the Chelsea dressing room.
The air crash and the underdogs - a triumph for a lost generationNineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.
The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's footballNorth Korea lags behind most of the rest of the world in several areas. But the hermit state has had an outsized impact on international women's football.
Chasing the 'Ghost' - a superstar struck down by lightningJohn White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona.
Panenka - the penalty that killed a career and started a feudAntonin Panenka's penalty in the Euro 1976 final birthed a whole new 12-yard tactic. But the risks were higher than anyone could imagine.
Irish international Burns among Munster departuresIrish international Billy Burns will leave Munster at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
Hepher leaves Exeter by mutual consent after 16 yearsLong-serving Exeter coach Ali Hepher leaves the club by mutual consent - a month after being suspended.
Care to wear nine shirt off the bench in final gameRetiring scrum-half Danny Care is given special dispensation to wear the nine shirt off the bench in his final game on Saturday.
Sale prop Harrison to leave club after 14 yearsSale Sharks prop Ross Harrison will leave the Premiership club after fourteen years at the end of the season.
Former South Africa winger Hendricks dies aged 37Former South Africa international Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37 after suffering a heart attack.
Ireland men's sevens cut 'nothing short of a disgrace' - KennedyFormer World Rugby sevens player of the year Terry Kennedy says the decision to cut the Ireland men's sevens team at the end of the season is "a disgrace".
Championship becomes Champ Rugby in overhaulEngland's second tier will be called Champ Rugby, rather than the Championship, from the start of next season as part of an expansion and rebrand.
Jackson signs new contract with SaracensSaracens back Brandon Jackson signs a new deal to stay with the Premiership club for the 2025-26 season.
Williams says 'more left in the tank' after Saracens exitWales full-back Liam Williams feels he has lot to offer as he looks for a new club for next season.
Edinburgh season on line against Ulster - EverittSean Everett says Edinburgh's season is on the line against Ulster on Friday night - as well as their ambitions for next season.
Saracens sign prop Nairau from CoventrySaracens sign Fijian prop Vilikesa Nairau from Championship club Coventry.
Wales prop Jones joins Dragons from HarlequinsWales prop Wyn Jones will join Dragons from Harlequins for the 2025-26 season.
Tigers pull 'wildcard' with 'very sharp' ParlingBBC Sport talks to some of Geoff Parling's ex-Leicester team-mates about his surprise "wildcard" appointment as Tigers' next head coach.
Henderson says Ulster paid for slow start to URCIain Henderson says the damage was done in the early part of Ulster's season as they missed out on the URC play-offs and a Champions Cup Spot.
'A tremendous honour' - Itoje named British and Irish Lions captainWatch as British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell names Saracens forward Maro Itoje as captain for the 2025 tour of Australia.
Watch: The full British and Irish Lions squad listTake a look the full 38-man squad list for the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour to Australia.
Evans 'disappointed' at Wales' Lions quotaBritish and Irish Lions chair Ieuan Evans says he is ‘disappointed as a Welshman’ that only two Wales players were picked for the tour of Australia this summer.
'Deceptively quick' Freeman aims to shock LeinsterNorthampton Saints' Tommy Freeman says his side have to start well if they are to stand a chance of beating Leinster in Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final.
Wales finish bottom after record loss against ItalyItaly finish their Six Nations campaign in style, while condemning Wales to the Wooden Spoon for the second year running after a 44-12 defeat against the Azzurre.
Launchbury among Quins players to sign new dealsFormer England lock Joe Launchbury extends his contract at Harlequins.
Wallaby Suaalii in race to face Lions with broken jawAustralia's code-crossing star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is to have surgery to fix a fractured jaw before the British and Irish Lions tour.
Saints' Munga aims to become role model like ItojeNorthampton lock Chunya Munga wants to emulate England captain Maro Itoje by becoming a role model for youngsters of West African heritage.
Players' union 'immensely disappointed' as Ireland men's sevens cutRugby Players Ireland chief executive Simon Keogh says the organisation is "immensely disappointed" by the decision to cut the Ireland men's sevens team.
Race for URC play-off places in final league roundGoing into the final weekend of regular United Rugby Championship season fixtures, five teams are competing for the last three play-off spots.
'It drags up horrible memories' - the dark side of Lions judgement dayFor the lucky few there are congratulations and celebratory photoshoots. But what is it like for those players overlooked by the British and Irish Lions?
New, bigger Women's Rugby World Cup trophy revealedNine former world champions help to design a new, larger Women's Rugby World Cup, which has been unveiled to mark 100 days until the start of the 2025 tournament.
Bears on loose and Tigers' next hire - Premiership talking pointsLeicester's race to find a fly-half, Bristol's trek across the border and Paul Brown-Bampoe's stand-out form are all setting tongues wagging in the Premiership.
Five talking points from Lions squad announcementBig-name casualties, Farrell circus avoided and Williams doubles Wales contingent - the talking points from the British and Irish Lions squad announcement.
12 from Leinster, two from Wales - the Lions squad in numbersThe numbers in the squad and why Wales can take hope from history as the Lions class of 2025 is revealed.
Tragedy and privilege - why the Lions are a team that transcends sportThose selected for the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour will rightly bask in their achievement - but it's only the initial step on a long journey, writes Tom English.
British and Irish Lions fixtures, squad and coaches for tour of AustraliaBBC Sport looks at some of the key information for the three-Test series between the British and Irish Lions and Australia.
Is it time for change in the Women's Six Nations?On Saturday, England beat France for the fourth consecutive Grand Slam decider in the Women's Six Nations, is it time to change the format to increase competitiveness?
The contenders looking to derail England's World Cup dreamsThe Pacific Four Series gets under way on Saturday - a tournament involving New Zealand, Canada, Australia and the United States - so who out of that bunch will be wanting to make a World Cup statement?
England survive France comeback to win Grand Slam by a single pointEngland hold off a late France fightback to secure a fourth consecutive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam and a seventh straight title.
Oops! Six Nations trophy falls apart againWatch as the Six Nations trophy falls apart as England captain Zoe Aldcroft prepares to lift it - just as the men's trophy did for France's Gregory Alldritt.
Scotland beat Ireland thanks to late McGhie tryFrancesca McGhie's late try snatches a dramatic 26-19 victory for Scotland against Ireland in the Women's Six Nations.
Wales finish bottom after record loss against ItalyItaly finish their Six Nations campaign in style, while condemning Wales to the Wooden Spoon for the second year running after a 44-12 defeat against the Azzurre.
Highlights: Sharks fight back to beat Ulster in URCWatch highlights as Sharks fight back to beat Ulster 22-19 at Kingspan Stadium.
Rugby Union WeeklyChris, Tom English & Gareth Rhys Owen run the rule over Andy Farrell’s 38-man Lions squad
Rugby Union WeeklyChris and Ugo chat to Maro Itoje and Andy Farrell at the Lions squad announcement.
Rugby Union WeeklyEngland and Northampton star Henry Pollock is our special guest on this week's pod.
Rugby Union WeeklyThe Red Roses seal their seventh title in a row
Bloodgate: The scandal that rocked rugby unionHow a joke shop blood capsule unleashed a chain of events that shook rugby to its core.
Gill & Jaiswal in strong India A squad to tour EnglandShubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal will both get extra time to prepare for the Test series against England after being named in a strong India A side.
Australia's Starc to skip IPL before World Test finalAustralia's Mitchell Starc will not return to the IPL on its resumption on Saturday, leaving him clear to prepare for the World Test Championship final.
Shepherd & Rutherford to miss England tour for IPLWest Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford and all-rounder Romario Shepherd will miss the upcoming tour of England and Ireland to remain at the Indian Premier League.
The team of the year with no games - Scotland women's 'helpless' situationScotland women were named as their nation's team of the year in 2024, but less than six months on they have no games. BBC Sport looks at why and what needs to be done to support the associate nation.
Netherlands v Scotland - ODI tri-series scorecardLatest scorecard from the one-day international tri-series match between the Netherlands and Scotland in Utrecht.
Professional County Club Select XI v Zimbabwe - tour match scorecardLatest scorecard from the Professional County Club Select XI v Zimbabwe four-day tour match at Leicester.
Buttler to skip IPL play-offs for England ODIsJos Buttler will miss the Indian Premier League play-offs if Gujarat Titans qualify so he can play a full part in England's white-ball series against West Indies.
'I can be one of the girls again' - Knight's new worldHeather Knight discusses her future in England's batting ranks after being relieved of the captaincy.
England bowler Carse to make Durham comebackBrydon Carse is included in Durham's squad to play Nottinghamshire as he targets England's Test series with India next month.
Verma returns to India T20 squad for England tourIndia announce their squads for the white-ball series against England, with opener Shafali Verma making a return to the T20 side.
England add NZ great Southee to coaching staffEngland confirm Tim Southee as a fast-bowling consultant for the first part of the home summer.
Ecclestone left out of first Edwards England squadEngland star bowler Sophie Ecclestone is left out of new coach Charlotte Edwards' first squad to face West Indies.
Surrey and The Blaze tie One-Day Cup thrillerAlice Capsey hits 125 off 96 balls as Surrey's One-Day Cup game with The Blaze ends in a tie, while there are wins elsewhere for Lancashire and Durham.
McMullen shines as Scotland cruise to win over UAEScotland bounce back from successive defeats in Cricket World Cup League 2 by cruising to an eight-wicket win over UAE in Utrecht.
Ireland name uncapped trio for West Indies gamesIreland include uncapped trio Cade Carmichael, Tom Mayes and Liam McCarthy in the squad for the ODI series against West Indies later this month.
Glamorgan sign Australian all-rounder KerrGlamorgan sign Australian all-rounder Hayden Kerr until the end of July.
IPL revises replacement player rulesThe Indian Premier League revises its rules to allow temporary replacement players, with England's Jamie Overton among those to withdraw from the 2025 edition.
Lancashire captain Jennings stands down after bad startLancashire batter Keaton Jennings stands down from leading them in the County Championship.
IPL 2025 points table and top run-scorers & wicket-takersThe IPL 2025 is in full swing, but who is leading the race for the orange and purple cap? BBC Sport looks at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 18th edition.
Who needs what to reach IPL play-offs?With the Indian Premier League league phase heading into the closing stretch, here is what each team needs to reach the play-offs.
'I was on my last chance' - cricketer's anorexia battleFormer Somerset all-rounder Arul Suppiah tells BBC Sport about his battle with anorexia.
Five IPL players in England ODI squadFive players involved in the Indian Premier League have been named in England's squad for the ODI series against West Indies later this month.
Rew replaces injured Cox for England Test with ZimbabweSomerset batter James Rew replaces the injured Jordan Cox in the England squad for their Test against Zimbabwe later this month.
Stumped: What is Virat Kohli’s legacy in Test cricket?Stumped discuss Virat Kohli's legacy with former India Test opener Abhinav Mukund.
Test Match SpecialHow is Nat Sciver-Brunt preparing for her first game as England Captain?
What in the WorldAnd what legacy does he leave for Indian Test cricket?
Test Match SpecialVirat Kohli has walked away from Test cricket — what could it mean for India?
Test Match SpecialHow has Jos Buttler responded in the IPL since resigning as England white-ball captain?
Paul sets up Sinner semi-final after truck repossessedTommy Paul says he has been "grinding" to reclaim his repossessed truck after reaching the semi-finals of the Italian Open, where he will face Jannik Sinner.
Home favourite Paolini chases history against Gauff in Italian Open finalItaly's Jasmine Paolini will meet American Coco Gauff in the final of the Italian Open.
Kyrgios to return to French Open after eight yearsNick Kyrgios is looking forward to "having a bit of fun" as he returns to the French Open in the men's doubles.
Draper rues missed chances in Rome loss to AlcarazBritish number one Jack Draper is knocked out of the Italian Open as Carlos Alcaraz shows his quality under pressure to reach the semi-finals.
Sinner meets newly elected Pope at VaticanWorld number one Jannik Sinner meets with newly elected Pope Leo XIV in Rome.
Zheng stuns Sabalenka to reach Italian Open semisChina's Zheng Qinwen stuns world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-3 to set up an Italian Open semi-final against Coco Gauff.
Former champion Wawrinka, 40, gets French Open wildcardFormer champion Stan Wawrinka is awarded a wildcard into the men's singles draw at the 2025 French Open.
Djokovic and Murray split after six monthsNovak Djokovic splits with coach and former rival Andy Murray after six months working together.
Britain's Raducanu handed wildcard in StrasbourgBritish number two Emma Raducanu will play one final tournament before the French Open after being handed a wildcard in Strasbourg.
'Bamboozled' Draper recovers to reach Rome quartersBritain's Jack Draper recovers from being "bamboozled" by Corentin Moutet in a lively match to reach the Italian Open quarter-finals.
Raducanu's Rome run ended by classy GauffEmma Raducanu's encouraging Italian Open run ends in the last 16 as Coco Gauff proves too much of a step up in class.
Evans not ready for goodbye yet - Second ServeDan Evans putting retirement to the back of his mind and British success in wheelchair tennis - your weekly tennis round-up.
Sinner through in Rome but tough test lies aheadWorld number one Jannik Sinner continues his return from a doping ban with a comfortable 6-4 6-2 victory over Jesper de Jong to reach the last 16 of the Italian Open.
GB to face Japan in BJK Cup quarter-finalsGreat Britain will play Japan in the quarter-finals of September's Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen.
GB win wheelchair tennis World Team Cup bronzesGreat Britain wins bronze medals in the men's and quad events at the wheelchair tennis World Team Cup in Turkey.
'Best reception I've ever had' - Sinner savours win on return from banJannik Sinner beats Mariano Navone at the Italian Open in the first match since his doping ban.
Collins ends Swiatek's Italian Open defenceAmerican Danielle Collins ends Iga Swiatek's defence of her Italian Open title with a 6-1 7-5 victory in the third round.
Kostyuk praises Kasatkina 'courage' and shakes hands after Rome winUkraine's Marta Kostyuk praises Daria Kasatkina's "courage" in switching nationalities from Russia to Australia before the pair shake hands after their match at the Italian Open.
Djokovic takes Geneva wildcard before French OpenNovak Djokovic is given a wildcard to play next week's Geneva Open as he looks to build match practice before the French Open.
Short turnarounds 'becoming normal' for DraperBritish number one Jack Draper says he is "feeling good" after arriving at the Italian Open in Rome following a short turnaround from the Madrid Open final.
Briton Fearnley reaches Italian Open second roundBritain's Jacob Fearnley is safely through to the second round of the Italian Open in Rome at the expense of home player Fabio Fognini.
Kvitova seals first win of comeback at Italian OpenTwo-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova wins her first match since the birth of her first child, then says she had been close to quitting tennis.
Players' union partially successful in legal challenge v ATPThe Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) has been partially successful in a legal challenge against the men's ATP Tour.
BBC Sport extends Queen's Club deal until 2027BBC Sport agrees three-year tennis rights deal to continue coverage of the Queen's Club Championships until 2027.
Sinner doping ban deal 'best choice in bad moment'Jannik Sinner says it was "good news" for him personally not to miss any Grand Slam tournaments during his three-month doping ban.
Boulter and Burrage send Great Britain into Billie Jean King Cup FinalsWatch the moment Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage beat Suzan Lamens and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands to secure Great Britain's place in September's Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
'Another tremendous performance' - best shots as Kartal beats VedderWatch the best shots from Sonay Kartal's victory against Eva Vedder that puts Great Britain 1-0 up against the Netherlands in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie.
GB's Boulter stages brilliant comeback to secure BJK Cup winGreat Britain's Katie Boulter stages a brilliant comeback to secure a 2-0 BJK Cup victory over Germany as she beats Tatjana Maria 1-6 6-3 6-1.
'She's in full flow now!' GB's Kartal wins point with brilliant drop shotGreat Britain's Sonay Kartal wins a point with a brilliant drop shot during her straight-sets victory against Germany's Jule Niemeier on her Billie Jean King cup debut.
I'm proud I've found the competitive spirit - RaducanuEmma Raducanu says she has found her "competitive spirit" after reaching her first WTA 1000 quarter-final with victory over 17th seed Amanda Anisimova in Miami.
'Thought I'd never play again' - Kyrgios on first ATP Tour win since 2022Nick Kyrgios says he "feared he would never play tennis again" after claiming his first ATP Tour victory since 2022 by beating Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open.
Draper beats Rune in Indian Wells final - highlightsGreat Britain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-sets win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.
How 'free spirit' Raducanu is thriving without coachEmma Raducanu has never been afraid to do things differently. Without a full-time coach, the "free spirit" is thriving in Miami - and BBC Sport analyses why.
'Sport was a big release' - how autism helps Brooksby on courtJenson Brooksby was diagnosed with severe autism as a young child - and explains why his condition offers some advantages on court.
Players v tennis tours: why the lawsuit and what next?BBC Sport tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at the key questions after a players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic began legal action against tennis' governing bodies.
Inside the doping deal for tennis' world number oneHow did Jannik Sinner’s drugs ban deal come about and where does it leave the fight against doping in tennis?
'Every woman has fear' - why risks facing female athletes remainEmma Raducanu's ordeal with a male fan in Dubai provided a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.
'It was never if, just when' - Keys' journey to Slam glorySeven and a bit years after her first major final, Madison Keys can finally call herself a Grand Slam champion. BBC Sport looks at her journey to Slam glory.
Doubles 'dating' & reindeer stew fuel Patten successBritain's Henry Patten tells BBC Sport how doubles "dating" and a reindeer stew helped forge a successful partnership with Harri Heliovaara.
Indian Wells title means world to me - DraperGreat Britain's Jack Draper claims the biggest title of his career with a straight-sets win over Denmark's Holger Rune in the Indian Wells final.
17-year-old Andreeva wins Indian Wells title17-year-old Mirra Andreeva shocks world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4 6-3 to win the Indian Wells title.
Draper beats Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells finalBritain's Jack Draper is helped by a controversial video call to earn a coming-of-age win over four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Best shots as Draper sets up Alcaraz semi-finalWatch highlights as Great Britain's Jack Draper beats American Ben Shelton in Indian Wells to set up a semi-final against two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
'Not finishing matches is a concern' - Kyrgios retires in tearsWatch as an emotional Nick Kyrgios is forced to retire from his first-round Indian Wells match against Botic van de Zandschulp with a wrist injury.
Bublik hits underarm ace after tie-break dramaWatch as Alexander Bublik hits an underarm ace against Felix Auger-Aliassime after a contentious video review decision in Dubai.
Australian Open champion Hewett enjoying Oda rivalryGreat Britain's Alfie Hewett gives his thoughts after beating defending champion Tokito Oda in the Australian Open final to win his 10th Grand Slam wheelchair singles title.
Raducanu turned down insect bite treatment over contamination concernsBritain's Emma Raducanu says she avoided using antiseptic spray on a recent bite that caused her ankle to swell, such is the care she feels she must take to avoid positive tests for prohibited substances.
Djokovic and Murray team up at the Australian OpenWatch as Novak Djokovic and his new coach Andy Murray practise ahead
of the Australian Open in Melbourne.
Boulter win takes GB into United Cup last eightKatie Boulter beats Australia's Olivia Gadecki in straight sets to ensure Great Britain reach the United Cup quarter-finals in Sydney.
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