Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insists the future is bright for his side after they lose their World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy, as they’re beaten 2-0 in Bergamo.

Watch the best of the action as Italy beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in Bergamo to progress to the World Cup play-off final.

Jason Qareqare’s hat-trick inspires a sensational turnaround as Castleford beat Bradford 40-28 at the OneBore Stadium to secure a second Super League win of the season.

Luke Littler produces form close to his sensational best to overpower Michael van Gerwen and win his third Premier League night of the season in Berlin.

Graham Potter’s Sweden are one win from qualifying for the World Cup after Viktor Gyokeres scores a hat-trick in their 3-1 play-off semi-final win over Ukraine.

Watch as Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali gives Italy the lead against Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final in Bergamo.

Dan James scores a stunning long-range effort to give Wales a crucial lead in their World Cup Play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff.

American Coco Gauff cruises past 13th seed Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach her first Miami Open final.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Ben White must “clear the air” with his team-mates after returning to the England squad for the first time since 2022.

Former Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is “one of the all-time greats” and his legacy at the club will be difficult to top.

Jannik Sinner claims his 29th and 30th consecutive sets at ATP Masters 1,000 events as he cruises past American Frances Tiafoe into the semi-finals of the Miami Open.

Prem clubs agree to introduce a ‘salary floor’ from next season in an attempt to keep the top flight as closely fought as possible.

Bafana Bafana host Panama on Friday evening in Durban. Coach Hugo Broos is likely to back changes at the back.

British teenager Carys Lloyd holds off former world champion Elisa Balsamo to claim her first ever professional victory in a sprint finish at the Tour of Brugge.

Jac Morgan said he was hugely encouraged by Wales’ Six Nations showing and delighted for his team-mates to finally enjoy a win over Italy.

Arsenal captain Kim Little, 35, signs a one-year contract extension with the club.

Britain’s Ethan Vernon wins a sprint finish on a shortened stage four of the Volta a Catalunya.

Kaizer Chiefs could sign Tshegofatso Mabasa for free in July. The 29-year-old’s contract with Pirates expires end of June.

Senegal’s Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a “robbery” amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday’s friendly against Peru in Paris.

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm says it was a “hard read” when BBC Sport laid out the struggles of some players at last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Athletics South Africa (ASA) has announced a 68-member provisional squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in Scotland.