BBC World Service Sport

16/01/2026

🐐Roger Federer once dubbed the Australian Open the "happy Slam" of the tennis calendar.

It takes place in the middle of January, in the warm, sunny climes of Melbourne; a world away from the cold winters of northern Europe.

But as the first Grand Slam of the year gets underway, does the tournament still live up to its nickname?

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16/01/2026

He says the decision was taken in October as he "wants a new challenge".

15/01/2026

This year's Africa Cup of Nations has seen some of the world's top footballers step up and shine for their countries 🌍🌟

But will they do the same at this summer's Fifa World Cup? 🏆

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15/01/2026

Alyssa Healy to retire! 🇦🇺

World Cup winner Elyse Villani played alongside Healy for Australia - she tells Stumped what she thinks her former teammate’s legacy will be. 🏏

And with the WPL underway, we hear from Milly Illingworth, who went to sleep thinking she'd gone unsold in the auction, but woke up as a Mumbai Indians player, much to her surprise. Find out how she's setting in.

Plus, we get Jim Maxwell's thoughts on the 150th anniversary Test, which will be a pink ball Test at the MCG.

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We are joined by Elyse Villani who played with Healy in numerous World Cups for Australia

15/01/2026

Sadio Mane's Senegal will face hosts Morocco in the Confederation of African Football Africa Cup of Nations final. 🏆

13/01/2026

From Weah to Zidane and Simeone to Hansen...

FC Bayern Frauen's Tuva Hansen and former Liverpool FC Women forward Natasha Dowie explain the reality of carrying a famous name in football ⚽️

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13/01/2026

Is Michael Carrick the right man for Manchester United?

Carrick’s at the wheel 🛞🤝

Michael Carrick has agreed to become Man Utd’s new interim head coach ✅

09/01/2026

After Australia beat England again Down Under 🏏, will the Green Bay Packers do the same to the Chicago Bears in the race for Super Bowl LX? 🏈

Find out whether one-sided sporting rivalries are bad for sport on the latest More Than The Score pod 🔊
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08/01/2026

The Emirates FA Cup 3rd round is where some of English football's biggest clubs take on teams of far humbler means.

It's a weekend like no other in terms of giants and underdogs, but are upsets still 'magic'?

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08/01/2026

‘Careers are made and defeated in the Ashes’

What will the future hold for key players on both sides - should Travis Head continue to open for Australia, and will England captain Ben Stokes play in the next Ashes? 🤨

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden joins us to unpick the series 🏆

Plus, how is the WPL shaping up for tomorrow’s curtain-raiser? We look ahead to the new season and assess how important it could be for the women’s game. 🏏

Listen to the latest episode of BBC Stumped 👇

We are joined by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden for our post-Ashes debrief.

06/01/2026

Nigeria’s Isaac Odugbesan, or Oba Femi as he's known in WWE, is making waves in the world of wrestling.

How did a a former Track and Field star in the US collegiate system and current WWE NXT Champion get involved? 💪

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05/01/2026

Before and after every game, football managers speak to the media through the good times, and the bad ones too.

After Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United, we wondered how much an interview can make the difference between winning the support of the fans and losing it?

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