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Catching up on sports? Here are the top 10 headlines from BBC Sport as of May 11, 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 — Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season

The most consequential decision in the history of VAR in the Premier League is played out over four minutes 11 seconds of drama at London Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0m2rkwm87po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#2 — 'Only his last changes worked' - how Arteta's gambles finally paid off

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta deserves credit after his side beat West Ham to take a huge step towards the Premier League title.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5yek23p30lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#3 — Celtic eye own fairytale as Hearts' story continues to captivate

Celtic have taken care of Rangers and are coming for Hearts. Can Derek McInnes' side hold them off in the final days of a tumultuous campaign?

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdxpkqrj4qko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#4 — Why Man City would be foolish to let Shaw leave

Khadija Shaw needed just 12 minutes to prove why Manchester City must not let her leave in the summer.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp3pq94pwepo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#5 — Familiar failings but calm Corteen-Coleman provides England optimism

Debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman and stand-in captain Charlie Dean provide optimism for England despite underwhelming win over New Zealand.

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

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#6 — Arsenal the champions in waiting but doing it the hard way

This season hasn't always been easy on the eye, but Arsenal are on the brink of their first Premier League title in 22 years.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c2k2q928zl4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#7 — Arsenal edge closer to title after late West Ham drama

Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal is enough to give Premier League leaders Arsenal a dramatic 1-0 win, as West Ham United are denied a stoppage-time equaliser by VAR at the London Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c3d2859pm80o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#8 — Anderson scores late equaliser as Forest move closer to safety

Elliot Anderson scores against his former club to earn Nottingham Forest a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United and a seven-point cushion from the Premier League relegation zone.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/c5y7mv3v64zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#9 — Burnley end losing streak with draw against Villa

Burnley end a run of five-straight Premier League defeats as they draw 2-2 with Aston Villa at Turf Moor.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cgkpmxl1l7jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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#10 — Everton's European push dented with draw at Palace

Everton's push to finish in a European spot suffer a setback as Crystal Palace twice come from behind to pick up a 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/videos/cj9p20m7d8mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Updated: May 11, 2026