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TV guides, previews, and sport explainers — all in one place. From Premier League fixtures to F1 rules and Six Nations coverage, we break down how to watch and what you're watching.
World Cup 2026 semi-finals: TV channels and kick-off times
France v Spain and England v Argentina — what channel each World Cup 2026 semi-final is on in the UK, plus kick-off times.
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The Open 2026: Royal Birkdale history, contenders, and how to watch
The Open returns to Royal Birkdale for a 154th time. History, this year's contenders and odds, plus how to watch live in the UK and USA.
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What do the flags mean in F1? Yellow, red, and the Safety Car explained
A race suddenly slows down, drivers start weaving, and the broadcast cuts to a marshal waving something coloured. Here's what every flag actually means.
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Rugby union explained: scrums, lineouts, and how points are scored
Rugby can look like organised chaos if you didn't grow up watching it. Here's how tries, conversions, penalties and drop goals are scored, plus what's actually happening in a scrum.
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What happened to DRS in F1? Active Aero and Overtake Mode explained
If you've been watching this season wondering why nobody's mentioned DRS, you're not missing anything — it's genuinely gone. Here's what's replaced it.
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What is LBW in cricket?
The bowler appeals, the umpire pauses, then a finger slowly rises — or doesn't. Here's exactly what has to happen — where it pitches, hits, and heads — for a batter to be out.
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What is DRS in cricket? The Decision Review System explained
Not the F1 kind — this is cricket's Decision Review System. Here's how ball-tracking, Umpire's Call, and team reviews actually work.
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What is the cut line in golf and how is it calculated?
Come Friday evening at most golf tournaments, roughly half the field packs up and goes home — no prize money, no weekend TV time. Here's exactly how the cut works.
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How does the offside rule work in football?
The flag goes up, the striker's arms go out, and half the stadium isn't sure why. Here's the basic rule, every exception, and what 'interfering with play' actually means.
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What is VAR and how does it work?
Every big match, it's the same story — a goal goes in, then everyone waits for the referee's hand to go to their ear. Here's exactly what VAR checks, and why the ref always has the final say.
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How does the golf world rankings work?
The OWGR explained — how points are earned, why they decay, and why the rankings determine who gets to play at The Open Championship.
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Going to Glasgow 2026? Here's what to do beyond the venues
Ticket sorted for Commonwealth Games 2026? Here's how to make the most of the city — from the West End to Hampden, and a few things only the locals know.
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Commonwealth Games 2026: where to watch on UK TV
Glasgow 2026 is on TNT Sports and Channel 5 — the BBC's 76-year run is over. Here's everything you need to know about watching on UK TV.
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World Cup 2026: knockout stage TV guide
The group stage is done. Here's every knockout stage match on UK TV — which channel, what time, and how to follow the action.
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World Cup 2026: favourites to win and why
France, Spain, England and Argentina are through to the World Cup 2026 semi-finals — the latest odds, how they got here, and what the bookmakers make of it.
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Wimbledon 2026: how to watch every match on the BBC
Two weeks of world-class tennis, all on the BBC for free. Here's how the coverage works and how to make sure you don't miss a match.
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British Grand Prix 2026: start times, TV channel, and what to expect
A sprint weekend at Silverstone. Here's the full schedule for F1's home race, where to watch, and why this one is always worth your time.
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How Wimbledon seedings work — and why they matter
Why is the world number one sometimes not seeded first at Wimbledon? We explain how the seedings are calculated and what it means for the draw.
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What is xG? Expected goals explained
You've heard it on Match of the Day. Here's what xG actually means, how it's calculated, and why it matters — including for in-play betting.
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