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Catching up on sports? Here are the top 10 headlines from BBC Sport as of May 8, 2026. BBC Sport covers football (soccer), tennis, rugby, cricket, Formula 1, the Olympics, and more from a globally trusted newsroom.

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Today's Top 10 Stories on BBC Sport

#1 — Vibrant and victorious - Villa ready to end 30-year trophy drought

When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa he declared he wanted to win trophies. He is now just a game away from silverware after a crushing Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cddpy80r5dgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#2 — Glasner's long Palace goodbye sets up 'perfect' finale

Crystal Palace desperately did not want to be in the Conference League - now they are one game from winning it and creating more club history and a "perfect" finale for boss Oliver Glasner.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdepl8k6y5no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#3 — Littler beats Humphries for record-equalling win

Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries to claim a third successive night win and a record-equalling sixth in this season's Premier League.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/darts/articles/c62dz1j0e25o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#4 — Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row

Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c98r4218l73o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#5 — Rider dies in North West 200 Superbike incident

A rider dies after an accident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race in Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/motorsport/articles/c70vw105jq0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#6 — 'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibe

Daniel Dubois responds to fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley's "bin-man" jibe by vowing to make the world champion pay for the "disrespect".

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c302m1m2z3qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#7 — English clubs reach all three European finals for first time

English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yr4vle9w2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#8 — McIlroy makes 17 pars in row at Quail Hollow

Rory McIlroy cards a first round of 70 at the Truist Championship as he starts his challenge for a a fifth career win at Quail Hollow.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/cq5pznn0gz5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#9 — Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song

Colombian pop star Shakira unveils her official song for the 2026 World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgjp5q6xvg9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#10 — Chelsea favourites to sign Shaw as Man City exit nears

Chelsea are favourites to sign striker Khadija Shaw on a free contract as an exit from Manchester City nears this summer.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c142jm21kk5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport
Updated: May 8, 2026