Delap joins Forest for £50m bidding to rebuild career

BBC Sport examines what went wrong for Liam Delap at Chelsea and how he could bounce back in new surroundings.

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Postecoglou subs off Ronaldo to spark dramatic Al-Nassr comeback

Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.

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Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Fernandez

Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.

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Legendary rugby league winger Boston dies aged 92

Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston, one of the game's greatest try scorers, dies aged 92.

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An action-revenge thriller steeped in mythology, starring Dev Patel

One small ember can burn down everything. Dev Patel’s thriller steeped in mythology

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King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says

Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.

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Abuse from Liverpool fans hurts - Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold says he still receives abuse from Liverpool fans online after leaving Anfield for Real Madrid 14 months ago.

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Lopez beats Romero then snubs Catterall fight

American Teofimo Lopez beats Rolando Romero in Las Vegas to claim the WBA welterweight title then seemingly snubs number one challenger Jack Catterall.

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'We're not Brendon and Ben' - Root's calmness praised

Joe Root is praised for his calmness on his return as captain by interim coach Marcus Trescothick, who says the pair "are not" Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

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Russell wins Dutch GP sprint from pole position

Mercedes' George Russell leads from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.

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Laptop catches fire on US flight, pilot reports

The pilot said passengers may have been burned, with one treated and released after American Airlines Flight 2398 landed safely.

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Florence Pugh stars in the 2016 dramatic tragedy

A young bride trapped in a loveless marriage begins a passionate affair

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Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, US air force says

It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.

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Briton Hennessy in talks for undisputed world title fight

Francesca Hennessy is in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year, BBC Sport understands.

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Tottenham in talks to sign Man City's Savinho and Marmoush

Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.

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New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.

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Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low

The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.

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Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected

Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.

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Why Fernandez uncertainty has echoes of Isak saga

Enzo Fernandez's possible Manchester City move is following the pattern of Alexander Isak's transfer last summer - and creating headaches for Chelsea.

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Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions

The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season.

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Spurs' Vicario set to join Juventus on loan

Tottenham accept a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.

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Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans

Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.

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Bronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon

Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.

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Bangladesh retain upper hand v Australia - first Test scorecard

Latest scorecard from the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Darwin.

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European Cup winner Rimmer dies aged 78

European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer dies at the age of 78.

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Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor

Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials.

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Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net

Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ends in chaotic fashion as the Premier League side leave the pitch before a penalty shootout.

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Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.

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Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters completes Strictly line-up

Walters, who played Gwen in the BBC sitcom, is the 15th and final celebrity to be announced for Strictly.

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Seaside visitors going home earlier, traders say

Business owners believe people are spending fewer evenings and less cash in Skegness this summer.

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Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title

Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.

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Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says

Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.

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Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is ejected from her side's defeat by Indiana Fever for committing a hard foul, before taking to social media to post "white privilege".

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Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal

Premier League champions Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m.

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Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli

Manchester City agree a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.

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England forward Toney charged with assault

Ivan Toney, who was part of England's World Cup squad this summer, is charged with assault following an incident last December.

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Argentina mark World Cup win over England with National Football Teams Day

The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.

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Raleigh owner starts insolvency proceedings

Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.

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Riders' clothing checked at women's Tour over bra padding concerns

Officials at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift will check the clothing worn by riders to prevent attempts to make "aerodynamic gains".

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UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House

UFC owners lose $30m (£22m) staging the Freedom 250 event, which was attended by President Donald Trump, at the White House in June.

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From European hopes to relegation form - will Moyes reignite Everton?

Everton competed for the European places before falling away last season. BBC Sport examines whether David Moyes is the right man to turn them around this term.

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Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

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Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festival

Cumbria Police says the 17-year-old girl suffered a medical episode.

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England beaten by Australia to netball bronze

England's netballers are outclassed 68-50 by Australia in their quest to win bronze at the Commonwealth Games.

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England beaten by New Zealand in netball semi-final

England's netballers miss out on a place in the Commonwealth Games gold-medal match after a 61-54 semi-final defeat by a powerful New Zealand side.

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Scotland's Woods wins gold again in restaged race

Scotland's Melanie Woods wins the Commonwealth Games women's 1500m T54 for the second time in under 40 hours after streaking to victory in the restaged final.

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De Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.

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A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage

The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery

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Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate

Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience

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No excuses for Rangers as McInnes era is poised to begin

An experienced figurehead in the dugout, Lawrence Shankland spearheading the attack and further financial backing - there are few excuses for Rangers this season.

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Record Spurs spend shows new ambition - Van de Ven

Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's record spending highlights a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season.

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Man in critical condition after sea rescue

A man in his 50s is in critical condition, and a man in his 20s and a teenage girl remain in hospital.

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Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham

Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.

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Growing concerns before Defoe exit - Woking director

Woking director of football Jody Brown says there were "growing concerns" across the club before the National League side parted ways with former England striker Jermain Defoe as manager.

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Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says players who are not "proud and happy to stay" at the club should leave.

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Eastern Rosellas! - Meet the seven-year-old behind viral song

Seven-year-old Miles Phillips' hit song has now had 1.5m views and was even played on the radio.

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Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix

Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace after two impressive seasons.

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'Even the CEO doesn't know' - Kaymer on LIV's future

Martin Kaymer says it is "highly unlikely" LIV Golf's 2026 team championship will take place as he expresses doubt over the circuit's future.

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Financial exceptions could be made for Guardiola - Italian FA

Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.

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From singing in a bar to performing as an alien in new Supergirl film

Winnie Ama couldn't believe her luck when she had the chance to sing her original song in the new Supergirl movie - but there was a catch.

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Ex-Villa striker Duran joins seventh club aged 22

Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins Benfica on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.

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Villa sign Wolves midfielder Gomes in £38m deal

Aston Villa move for Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes after Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup.

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Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour

The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour.

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Argentina coach accuses England of lack of respect

Argentina heach coach Felipe Contepomi walks out of his news conference after the 31-24 defeat by England in the Nations Championship.

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The harrowing dark side of England's World Cup exit

During a major football tournament such as the World Cup, some women and girls are constantly living in fear - because domestic abuse rises when England play, research shows.

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Messi and Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo

Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby.

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Spain 2010 v Spain 2026: How do the two XIs compare?

How do Spain's 2010 World Cup winners compare to the current contingent who are looking to match their feat in the 2026 tournament? BBC Sport takes a look.

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Scotland goalkeeper Gordon announces retirement

Goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces his retirement from football, bringing an end to a 25-year playing career.

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Stokes set for first game since England retirement

Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to play for Durham against Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup next week.

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I hunted the men who secretly film their wives and share footage online

What disturbed Jess the most was men sharing footage of wives, girlfriends and loved ones.

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BBC experts pick their England World Cup semi-final XI - do you agree?

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?

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How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya

Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.

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Six-try France fight back to beat Wallabies

Aaron Grandidier Nkanang scores two tries on his debut as France fight back to beat Australia in Brisbane and condemn Joe Schmidt's side to a sixth successive defeat.

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New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

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McGregor rips Holloway's glasses off in intense face-off

Conor McGregor is welcomed back by fans as he rips Max Holloway's glasses off in an intense face-off before the pair's rematch at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday.

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Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister

Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.

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The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?

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Why Newcastle target Manzambi is in demand

Johan Manzambi has been one of the World Cup's breakout stars, so can Newcastle United win the race to sign the Freiburg midfielder?

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The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka

Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.

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Endometriosis diagnosis set to be sped up with two new tests carried out by GPs

Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

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Tottenham seal £100m move for Newcastle's Tonali

Tottenham complete the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a club-record fee which could reach £100m.

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Glasner becomes Forest's fifth head coach in a year

Former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner replaces Vitor Pereira following his sacking last week.

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Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches

The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.

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Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage

The Premier League between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Erling Haaland goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.

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All Blacks beat France in thrilling Nations Championship opener

Will Jordan scores twice to help New Zealand beat France as the inaugural Nations Championship opens with a captivating, nine-try thriller in Christchurch.

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BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico

The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.

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Usyk in Zuffa talks for farewell bout with Wilder

Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America.

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Spurs sign West Ham midfielder Fernandes for £85m

Tottenham complete the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85m.

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'I spend 19 hours in bed': Home care pressures leave 89-year-old 'missing freedom'

Alison said carers now give her an evening meal and medication during an afternoon call at about 15:00 BST and help her to bed for the night.

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Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone

England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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North v South - the battle for global supremacy is tighter than ever

The new Nations Championship pits the northern hemisphere against the south. Traditionally there would only be one winner in such a contest. Perhaps things are different now...

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Lily Allen defends tour after some fans criticise show length

Some fans had complained that the show is too short because the singer only performs her latest album.

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I'd ticked all the boxes so decision to resign easy - Clarke

Steve Clarke says it was an easy decision to step down as Scotland head coach because he always planned to depart if they did not qualify for the knock-out stages.

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Murder accused in court over summer solstice death

Isaac Clare-Watts was pronounced dead after police were called to the Nine Ladies Stone Circle area.

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Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief

In his seven-year reign Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness but could not find the promised land of knockout major championship football, writes Tom English.

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Lightning causes fires and serious house damage

Six blazes caused by strikes have been dealt with by crews across Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.

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Scouting report on Panama - why England should be wary

Panama's results do not paint a true picture of their performances in the World Cup so far - so what can England expect from them?

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Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?

Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?

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Weekly sports quiz: World Cup, Test cricket and Wimbledon

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

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UFC icon Poirier accepts he needs help after arrest

Dustin Poirier has said he is "at the point where I need some help" after being arrested for alleged public drunkenness.

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A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?

It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?

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Iran leave note asking for peace after Belgium draw

Iran leave a message saying "may peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations" following their World Cup group game with Belgium.

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Boy, 14, charged with murder over stabbing

Jamal Coombes, 17, was found fatally injured in Battersea on Saturday.

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Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat

England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.

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Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.

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Four in hospital after bare-chested man with weapon roams around Edinburgh

A man was seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away on Friday night.

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Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home

There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

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Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far

A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.

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Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium

Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.

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UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout

Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.

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Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?

England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?

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Real Madrid sign Silva on free transfer

Bernado Silva, who left Manchester City at the end of the season, links up with new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.

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India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

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Real Madrid complete £51.8m deal for Chelsea's Cucurella

Real Madrid announce the £51.8m signing of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella on a six-year deal.

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Woman fearful of 'predators' before her death, family say

Police are reviewing the investigation into Katie Beattie's death following calls from her family.

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West Ham shareholders address Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal

Co-chairs Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have backed the women who have come forward to speak out in BBC investigation into David Sullivan and agreed deal that will see the Czech billionaire become the largest shareholder

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Boy, 14, among murder arrests after man killed

Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder.

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Shopworker sacked for tackling suspected bacon thief

Eileen Fox had worked at the One Stop Shop in Bootle for four years before she was sacked.

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Our sons are playing for two different countries at the World Cup

Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the US to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.

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The Democrats fight back Trump-style in Maine… but have they messed up?

New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine

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Boy, 8, helps save grandad after capsized kayak drifts two miles off coast

An eight-year-old boy and his grandad drifted more than two miles off the Vale of Glamorgan coast.

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Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie'

Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying.

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Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

Iran's football federation says its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament.

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Schoolgirl arrested after three hurt in knife attack

Three people suffer knife wounds and a pupil is arrested at the school on Plant Hill Road in Blackley.

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Grammy winner killed in double stabbing 'a gem'

The musician whose real name was Mark Oraybibi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said.

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Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel

Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.

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Atkinson finishes with five as England beat NZ to win opening Test

Gus Atkinson stars on day four as England bowl out New Zealand in the morning session, taking five wickets to secure a 115-run victory at Lord's and go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

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England begin Ashes rebuild with win over NZ

England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.

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'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory

Josh Tongue makes an early breakthrough on day four for England as he traps New Zealand's Tom Blundell lbw for four on day four of the first Test at Lord's, with the tourists 58-6, chasing 254 to win.

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The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.

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Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police say

The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.

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Shaw and Hasegawa on PFA women's award shortlist

Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association's Women's Player of the Year award.

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Fifa bans fans from taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums

Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.

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Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words

John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.

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Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.

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World Cup 2026: How to follow on the BBC

The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.

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Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.

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River search under way for missing boy, 11

Searches are taking place at the River Don in Mexborough after reports a boy entered the water.

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Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad

Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher is a late replacement for the injured Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad.

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Budapest police investigating fan brawl before Champions League final

Police in Budapest have made arrests and are studying CCTV footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.

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Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

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Konate set to leave Liverpool on free transfer

Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool for free when his current contract expires in June.

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Suffering was less than my passion for tennis, says Nadal

In a new Netflix documentary, 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal opened up about the extreme lengths he went to to prolong his playing career, including surgery to take away feeling in his foot and perforating his intestine through over-use of anti-inflammatories.

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Smith, 17, included in latest Roses programme

Gracie Smith, 17, is included in England's Roses programme for 2026-27 after her breakout performances in the Netball Super League.

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Yapp makes history as first Lions Women coach

The ex-England scrum-half says she wants to 'create something special' on next year's inaugural tour in New Zealand.

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'He showed why good managers need time' - who are this season's over-achievers?

Tony Pulis explains which Premier League managers have impressed him this season and, down the divisions, who else stands out.

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Sun, superstars and other takeaways from Radio 1's Big Weekend

Olivia Dean, Zara Larsson and Fatboy Slim topped the bill - but it wasn't all about the music.

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Premier League predictions - how accurate were BBC Sport pundits?

Last summer, 33 BBC pundits - plus AI and Opta's 'supercomputer' were asked to pick which teams would finish in the Premier League's top four, and in which order. How did they get on?

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Football Focus

Alex Scott presents the last Football Focus after 52 years on BBC One.

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Bordeaux inspired by McIlroy's Masters feat

From Rory McIlroy to mentality, Bordeaux are leading a golden era as France complete a Six Nations, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup clean sweep.

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Sutton's final-day predictions v Sam Tompkins

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for Sunday's final round of Premier League fixtures.

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Fernandes named Premier League player of season

Midfielder Bruno Fernandes becomes the first Manchester United player to win the award since Nemanja Vidic in 2011.

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Robertson, Dalglish and a special connection between Liverpool and Scotland

Scotland captain Andy Robertson speaks to Kelly Cates and her father Sir Kenny Dalglish before his last game for Liverpool.

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'Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate'

Thomas Tuchel proves he is the "anti-Southgate" in making tough calls for England's World Cup 2026 squad.

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Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure

The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.

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Burnham: 'People in Britain can't afford a good life'

Andy Burnham was speaking in a series of interviews with the candidates for the Makerfield by-election.

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Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

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Emery denies Euro king talk but Villa boss could be crowned again

Aston Villa are aiming to end a 30-year trophy drought in Istanbul on Wednesday.

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Five reasons why Best was a genius

George Best would have been 80 on 22 May. Take a look back on an unforgettable career and enjoy five of his most memorable goals.

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Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote

The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

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'Embarrassing Bristol defeat not a great look for the Prem'

Northampton's 94-33 demolition of Bristol was not what most neutral fans wanted, writes rugby union correspondent Chris Jones.

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Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty

Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.

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Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

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Everything you need to know about tonight's final

Eurovision 2026 is taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.

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Call for more meningitis vaccines after teen dies

Head of Meningitis Now wants to see a wider rollout after Oxfordshire sixth-form pupil's death.

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Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman

Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

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Every reason to believe I'll stay with Liverpool - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he has "every reason to believe" he will remain in charge of the club next season.

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Hall, 18, becomes youngest to score MLS hat-trick

Forward Julian Hall makes MLS history by becoming the youngest player to score a hat-trick in Red Bull New York's win over Columbus Crew.

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Raducanu to make return with wildcard in Strasbourg

Emma Raducanu will make her return to action in Strasbourg after being granted a wildcard, as she seeks crucial match practice before the French Open.

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Complaints against judge to be examined in U-turn

A watchdog says it will examine complaints against employment tribunal judge Philip Lancaster.

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Southampton ask for more time over spying claims

Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.

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Philippines vice president Sara Duterte impeached for a second time

If convicted in a Senate trial, which is uncertain, she will be disqualified from running for president.

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Sarwar says he will 'absolutely' stay on as Labour leader

The Scottish Labour leader defended his party's campaign after a poor result in Thursday's election.

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Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth hopes to be first minister on Tuesday

With the largest Cardiff Bay group, ap Iorwerth needs to win a vote of Senedd members to take over.

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Injured Yates out of Giro after 30-rider crash

Britain's Adam Yates is out of the Giro d'Italia after suffering concussion in a heavy crash on Saturday.

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Warm weekend forecast before Arctic air brings cold spell next week

Colder conditions will dominate next week after a brief hit of warmer weather for some this weekend as Matt Taylor explains.

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Police charge two men over filming antisemitic TikToks in London

Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, are due to appear at magistrates' court on Saturday.

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Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf says

A Reform UK spokesman says the party will "welcome scrutiny", following its sweeping election gains.

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Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy

Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation.

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'We were strangers until we helped bring a paedophile to justice'

Having waived their right to anonymity, Nicola Bannon and Lynne Darcy are encouraging other victims of sexual abuse to come forward to the police.

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Battle of heavy hitters - Wardley & Dubois' best knockouts

Watch Fabio Wardley's and Daniel Dubois' best knockouts, before they face each other on Saturday.

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Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time

Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.

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Spanish superstar Rosalía reaches for heaven as her tour hits London

The Spanish star delights fans as she brings her highly anticipated Lux tour to the UK.

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Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales

The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.

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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations

The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.

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Watford sack boss Still after less than three months

Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic cycling champion Zanardi dies

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

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Pochettino sad to see Spurs suffering

Tottenham's Premier League relegation struggles are "difficult to accept", says former manager Mauricio Pochettino.

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Chelsea's ex-England defender Bright retires

Chelsea captain Millie Bright announces she has retired from football with immediate effect because of injury.

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Ineos hope for AI inspiration with Netcompany deal

Ineos Grenadiers agree a lucrative new deal with data business Netcompany, with AI the focus for a return to success.

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Electronic line-calling in Madrid wrong - Rybakina

Elena Rybakina says she does not "trust" the electronic line-calling system following a disputed decision in her win against Zheng Qinwen at the Madrid Open.

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Fitzpatricks' historic win earns younger brother Alex PGA Tour card

Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick make history by becoming the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs tournament.

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Dolphins pick British tight end Traore in NFL Draft

British tight end Seydou Traore becomes a late-round pick in the NFL Draft along with Uar Bernard, a Nigerian yet to play a game of American football.

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Murdered toddler James Bulger's family find items from vandalised grave

The grave of James Bulger, who was murdered in 1993, has been vandalised twice, his family says.

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Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine

The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.

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The Women's Six Nations is faster and smarter - but is it better?

The women's Six Nations has evolved with coaches and players working harder and playing smarter

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No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup

Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".

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Spain defender Batlle close to agreeing Arsenal move

Spain defender Ona Batlle is close to agreeing a move to Arsenal as a free agent in the summer.

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Brady steps down as West Ham vice-chair

Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.

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How Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in 'old school battle'

Match of the Day pundits Wayne Rooney and Danny Murphy discuss how "two top players" in Erling Haaland and Gabriel went head-to-head in Manchester City's 2-1 victory against Arsenal.

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Why Man City 'leg-beaters' can make difference against Arsenal - Pulis

Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City's attacking players could prove to be their match-winners in Sunday's Premier League title showdown with leaders Arsenal.

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£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa

Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

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How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait

Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League.

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Can Oli Sykes still scream? Bring Me The Horizon re-recording debut 2006 album

The band is revisiting debut deathcore album Count Your Blessings to mark its 20th anniversary.

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McGlynn should be 'in the conversation' to be Celtic manager - Lennon

Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final.

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Minister to propose £100 oil payment for lower income households

The scheme, which would affect about 340,000 households, needs to be approved by the executive.

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Refereeing in Atletico tie 'a robbery' - Barca's Raphinha

Barcelona's exit from the Champions League quarter-finals was "a robbery", says their forward Raphinha.

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Sexist abuse of Union Berlin boss 'embarrassing'

Union Berlin director of football Horst Heldt condemns "insane" sexist abuse directed at new head coach Marie-Louise Eta.

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Sunderland condemn racist abuse of Brobbey

Sunderland say racist abuse of forward Brian Brobbey on social media highlights the "ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour".

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Work begins in Wales on UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station

Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.

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US-Iran talks ending without deal disappointing, Streeting says

The health secretary says the UK - which is not involved in the talks - wants to see a deal that ends Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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Man charged over deaths of four people who drowned crossing Channel

A man is charged over the deaths of two men and two women who drowned trying to cross the Channel on Thursday.

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EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.

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Is Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth waging a holy war against Iran?

And his purge of top generals at the Pentagon

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I feel complete support from owners and fans - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists he feels "complete support" from the club's hierarchy and fans despite a run of poor on-field performances and growing discontent about his future as manager

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Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland

England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on how his mum defended him in his lowest moments, his return to form, new contract and bright future

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Nick Rockett withdrawn from Grand National

Last year's winner Nick Rockett is withdrawn from this weekend's Grand National at Aintree.

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I Am Maximus heads Grand National field

The past two winners of the Grand National - I Am Maximus and Nick Rockett - head the field for Saturday's race at Aintree.

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Wales captain and ex-Arsenal midfielder Ramsey retires

Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey retires from professional football with immediate effect.

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Woods selfish to drive under the influence - major champion Day

Jason Day says Tiger Woods was "a little bit selfish" to drive under the influence and "put other people in harm's way" when he crashed his car in Florida last month.

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Murder arrests after man dies outside cocktail bar

An assault outside MyBar on Charminster Road was reported to police in the early hours.

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Two protests, two elections: How Nepal's Gen Z succeeded where Bangladesh's stumbled

How did a youth movement triumph in one country but fall so short in another?

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Wilder beats Chisora in thrilling split decision bout

Deontay Wilder beats Derek Chisora with a split decision win after a dramatic heavyweight contest.

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Durham tell fans to stay away from ground after storm damage

Spectators are told to stay away from Durham's Riverside ground at Chester-le-Street after it was hit by Storm Dave overnight.

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Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

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Ex-England defender Trippier to leave Newcastle

Kieran Trippier is to leave Newcastle United when the defender's contract expires this summer.

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A maverick untamed? Why Cherki splits opinion

Rayan Cherki caused a social media stir at the Carabao Cup final - and the Manchester City midfielder will hope to steal the show again in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.

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Teenager Davies back for Wales as Clark misses out

Mayzee Davies returns to the Wales squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Albania but there is no place for injured goalkeeper Olivia Clark.

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English trio vie for Women's Champions League semi-finals - watch Chelsea-Arsenal on BBC

Arsenal take on Chelsea and Manchester United travel to Bayern Munich as the English trio bid to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

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Cyclist killed at Worlds not found for 82 minutes

A cyclist who was killed during the Road World Championships was not found for 82 minutes after a crash, investigators find.

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Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years

The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.

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Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations

A UK Foreign Office spokesman accused Russia of an "aggressive and co-ordinated campaign of harassment against British diplomats".

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Broken glass makes Horner return difficult - Wolff

A return to Formula 1 will be difficult for former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner because he has "broken quite a lot of glass", says ex-Mercedes rival Toto Wolff.

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How Arbeloa is getting the best out of Real Madrid's stars

BBC Sport looks at how Alvaro Arbeloa has managed to get the best out of the Real Madrid squad since his appointment in January.

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'Is it worth it?' - Verstappen considering F1 future

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen tells BBC Sport he is considering his future in the sport.

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Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say

Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.

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Salah set completely new standards - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is an "all-time great" at Liverpool and that he "would not be surprised if he plays another six or seven years" after the forward announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.

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The week my star player went AWOL after an international break

Tony Pulis explains why international breaks can be an opportunity as well as a problem for managers, and what he did when one of his players did not return on time.

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'Like being stabbed in stomach' - Everton's Snoeijs on endometriosis

Everton forward Katja Snoeijs explains her journey to getting a diagnosis of endometriosis.

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Alonso to miss media day after birth of first child

Fernando Alonso is to miss Thursday's media day at the Japanese Grand Prix because he is traveling to the race late following the birth of his first child.

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Police told £900k Trump costs will not be paid

The costs relate to security for the US president's visit to Windsor Castle in September.

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Woods to return from 13 months out in TGL finale

Tiger Woods will make his return to competitive golf for the first time in over a year at the final night of the TGL season on Tuesday.

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First person charged with tailgating after EFL Cup final

A 27-year-old man becomes the first person in the country to be charged with 'tailgating' after the EFL Cup final at Wembley.

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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.

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Police officer dies in crash and colleague critically ill

PC Bradley Corke, 27, had been critically injured in a collision on Thursday, said Kent Police.

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Greaves' 114-match winning run ended by Sherrock

Beau Greaves' record run of 114 consecutive wins in the PDC Women's Series is ended by Fallon Sherrock.

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I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis tendencies and OCD after giving birth.

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Video reviews to be introduced at Wimbledon

Video review technology will be introduced at Wimbledon for the first time this year.

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Garner, Calvert-Lewin and Steele in England squad

Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele are named by Thomas Tuchel in an expanded 35-man England squad.

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Seven uncapped players in new-era Red Roses squad

Head coach John Mitchell includes a clutch of new faces in England's Women's Six Nations squad as he aims to build on September's Rugby World Cup triumph.

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Lang to have surgery in Liverpool for 'serious' thumb injury

Galatasaray midfielder Noa Lang is set to have surgery in Liverpool after suffering a "serious cut" at Anfield.

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Celtic's Schmeichel 'could've played last game'

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel may have played his "last football game" with surgery required on his shoulder but he is eager to "fight" to regain fitness.

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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel

This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.

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Head coach Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls

Head coach Alan Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls as former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones takes over for the rest of the season.

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Schoolgirl traumatised after being wrongly sent to England for abortion

The teenager could have been treated in Northern Ireland, but was sent to London due to confusion over the services available.

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Rosenior says referee should focus on job, not Chelsea huddle

There was an unusual addition to Chelsea's huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge - referee Paul Tierney.

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Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?

The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.

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What's going on with Arsenal youngster Lewis-Skelly?

A year after starring in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Myles Lewis-Skelly is struggling for game time - what has happened?

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'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free'

The Iran women's national football team have become "heroes" and deserve to be free to live their lives, says former Iran men's head coach Afshin Ghotbi.

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Verstappen wishes F1 was 'more fun' but hopeful of change

Max Verstappen says he wishes F1 was "more fun" but is hopeful the sport is heading towards changes that will "improve everything".

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Some Glasgow Central trains resume - but station remains closed after fire

The station's low level platforms, which serve the Argyle line north of the River Clyde, have been reopened after a full site assessment

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'It's Wilt, me, then Kobe' - Adebayo scores 83 points in single game

The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a game, surpassing Kobe Bryant and second only to the great Wilt Chamberlain.

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Woodland 'can't waste energy' hiding PTSD diagnosis

Former US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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GB's Brown becomes world champion for second time

Britain's Sky Brown becomes a skateboarding world champion for the second time after winning gold in a rain-disrupted park event in Brazil.

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Russia win their first gold medal of Paralympics

Para-alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina wins the first Paralympic gold medal for Russia since 2014 with victory in the standing super G.

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The anatomy of a corner-kick: how set-pieces reshaped the Premier League

As corner kicks continue to cause chaos in the Premier League, BBC Sport take a closer at why they are becoming so hard to defend.

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Randell makes history with five wickets in five balls

New Zealander Brett Randell becomes the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls.

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Can Scotland's risk takers prevent Grand Slam procession for France?

"It's a Grand Slam or disappointment" for France, writes Tom English as fellow risk takers Scotland bid to keep their own title hopes alive at Murrayfield.

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Man who tried to recruit child to Islamic State jailed

Shazad Ali posted hundreds of videos online in an attempt to promote the banned organisation.

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No laughing matter for Wales in Dublin after Irish jibes

Wales aim to have the last laugh against Ireland in the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Friday after being the subject of ridicule.

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Mountbatten-Windsor to keep City of London Freedom

The former prince inherited his Freedom of London from his father rather than in his own right.

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'Born to play at this level' - Care on rising England U20s star Friday

England Under-20 star Lucas Friday on his anterior cruciate ligament recovery and learning off Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care.

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Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war

A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate

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Runners to be given prize money after being led off course

Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.

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First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified

Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.

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Haaland? Kane? R9? Picking the best centre-forwards this century

Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list.

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Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire'

The president's supporters in one town hail his actions in the Middle East - though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.

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Helicopter deal could create 600 new jobs

The future of 3,000 jobs at the factory had been in limbo.

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England 'given reassurances' over safety in Turkey

Sarina Wiegman says England have been told there are no safety concerns over their World Cup qualifier in Turkey despite the conflict in the Middle East.

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How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem?

Will the Lionesses find a solution for their full-back problem in time for the 2027 Women's World Cup?

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Promoted York claim another shock win as drop-goal sinks Hull FC

Danny Richardson's drop-goal earns York Knights a second shock win in three weeks as they won at Hull FC.

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What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran

Donald Trump has described "major combat operations", with explosions heard across Iran.

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'I would never say that' - US Olympian on White House AI video

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

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North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un

Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.

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Real Madrid condemn fan for alleged Nazi salute

Real Madrid launch an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League win against Benfica on Wednesday.

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England worse than Wales? - Six Nations half term report

At the halfway stage of the Six Nations, Rugby Special's John Barclay and Sam Warburton dish out their report cards for every team so far and give their predictions for what we could see in the rest of the tournament.

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Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series

The third series of the ITV2 dating show spin-off saw six American bombshells enter halfway through.

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Hilary Duff pays tribute to Robert Carradine, star of Lizzie Maguire and Revenge of the Nerds

His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

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Littler wins in Poland despite Van Veen nine-darter

Luke Littler wins the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen.

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What is SEND and how many children get support?

The government is due to publish plans to reform the special educational needs system in a new White Paper.

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GB's Atkin claims halfpipe bronze as Gu wins gold

Great Britain's Zoe Atkin takes bronze in the women's halfpipe final as China's Eileen Gu takes gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Son lived with mum's body for months after Covid lockdown let him hide murder

Judith Rhead was bludgeoned to death by her son, who was meant to be her carer during Covid.

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'Amazing!' - Klaebo sets record for most golds won at a single Winter Olympics

Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo sets the record for the most golds won at a single Winter Olympics, winning his sixth, and the 11th of his career, in the men's 50km mass start.

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Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban

A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS

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Two men aged 19 and 20 die after going missing on Yr Wyddfa

Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.

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'Stay humble' - Glasner reacts to fan backlash as future in doubt

Sources tell BBC Sport that Crystal Palace's board is considering Oliver Glasner's future at the club.

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'Best ski season in years' on Scotland's snowy hills

Some of Scotland's mountain resorts say it has been the best winter snowsports season in six years.

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Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

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Italy defeat puts GB's men into curling semi-finals

Team GB's men's curlers are now just two victories away from a remarkable Winter Olympic gold after sneaking into Thursday's semi-finals in Cortina.

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Starmer appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service

Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant.

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Cynthia Erivo ignores online criticism as Dracula gets mixed reviews

The Wicked star appears in a one-woman version of the classic horror story in London's West End.

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What do curlers do when they're not at the Olympics?

Lifting weights like sprinters, strategising like chess players, and fuelling like Tour de France cyclists, the life of a Team GB curler.

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Edith Bowman says stolen suitcase containing granddad's ashes found empty

The radio DJ says she is "utterly devastated" at the loss of two "precious" rings inside.

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Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves

The force has also warned young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones.

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GB curlers rise to occasion to keep semi hopes alive

Team GB's women curlers deliver their best stuff in the biggest moment as they beat Denmark to keep alive their Winter Olympics semi-final hopes.

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Government looking into claims Labour think tank ordered investigation into journalists

The think tank paid a company at least £30,000 to investigate the origins of a story about undeclared donations.

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Error-strewn England flunk oldest Test at Murrayfield

Captain Maro Itoje says England must "learn our lesson and move forward" after their attempt to salvage something from a slow start against Scotland is fatally undermined by a string of errors.

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Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election

Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

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Tucker's 94 keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker hits an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to a 96-run win over Oman at the T20 World Cup.

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Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

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Lucky break that changed Alexander-Arnold's Real future

Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult start at Real Madrid but his prospects are looking up - and it might earn him a ticket to the World Cup.

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Pilates pain and spotting space - how Ford stays in England fly-half fight at 32

George Ford has looked in some unlikely places to find the edge on his Six Nations opponents and internal rivals for England's 10 shirt

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Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler

Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.

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Buy an island for £350k... but you must wade across an estuary to reach it

The 17-acre Ynys Gifftan is available to buy, but waterproofs are a must as it lies in an estuary.

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Seahawks claim dominant Super Bowl victory over Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks deliver a dominant defensive display to beat the New England Patriots 29-13 and claim their second Super Bowl victory.

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Musicians battle to convert 10-second viral clip listeners into Spotify fans

A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full.

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Seifert half-century helps NZ beat Afghanistan

New Zealand pull off their highest run chase in T20 World Cup history as they open their Group D campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan.

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No punishment for Kenworthy's graphic ICE message

Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy will not be punished after appearing to urinate a graphic message about the United States' immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) in the snow, then posting a photograph of it online.

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Ski jumpers sceptical of penis injection reports

Norwegian ski jumpers are sceptical of reports that male athletes are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.

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How Casemiro revived his Man Utd career

Casemiro's Manchester United career looked to be petering out, but the veteran midfielder has found a return to form this season.

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Scotland leave out Van der Merwe, Kinghorn & Graham

Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn are left out of Scotland's side for the Six Nations opener against Italy.

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'Lots of dark moments' – Draper now ready for Davis Cup

Jack Draper says he has had to overcome "lots of dark moments" during his injury lay-off as he prepares to make his long-awaited return in Great Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Norway in Oslo

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'Quite annoying that we keep going on and on about it' - McCullum defends squad

In a wide-ranging interview, Brendon McCullum talks about Harry Brook's altercation with a nightclub bouncer and the criticism of England's off-field behaviour.

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What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?

Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched.

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Jacquet set for Liverpool medical before £60m move

Liverpool agree a £60m deal with Rennes for defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the player set to join the Reds in the summer.

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Anne Boleyn portrait a 'rebuttal of witch rumours'

Hever Castle says Boleyn's hands are included to rebut "hostile rumours" she had extra fingers.

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The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent

Super agent Rafaela Pimenta looks after some of the biggest names in the game. She has been speaking exclusively to the BBC

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Boffey runs second fastest indoor 800m by Briton

Isabelle Boffey runs the second fastest ever 800m indoors by a British woman, clocking one minute 57.43 seconds to win at the BU Terrier Classic in Boston.

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Sea search for missing girl 'hindered by storm'

Inaayah Makda was hit by a wave as she and her parents sat on a beach in Morocco, her family says.

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'Lemsips stacked up in fight week' - from hypochondria to world title contender

British light-middleweight Josh Kelly tells BBC Sport about how he won his battle with chronic hypochondria to emerge as a world title contender.

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Everything you need to know about the Champions League play-off draw

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the Champions League knockout phase play-offs work and when the draw is taking place.

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Sabalenka storms to fourth Australian Open final in a row

Aryna Sabalenka keeps her cool to storm past Elina Svitolina and reach a fourth Australian Open final in a row.

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Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

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Puffins struggle to survive as Storm Chandra sweeps country

The Scottish SPCA has urged people not to touch any puffins found on beaches and instead call the charity for advice.

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France prop Atonio retires after 'cardiac event'

France prop Uini Atonio is forced to retire after he was admitted to an intensive care unit following a "cardiac event".

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Barca president unhappy at teen's 'unpleasant' PSG move

PSG sign 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder Dro Fernandez, with the Spanish side's president calling the situation around the transfer "unpleasant".

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UK braces for severe wind and rain as Storm Chandra named

Chandra is the third major storm to hit the UK this month, after Goretti and Ingird caused widespread damage and destruction.

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Class bias should be illegal, culture review says

More than 50% of respondents to a survey on the creative sector say they experienced class bias.

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Mensik withdrawal sends Djokovic into last eight

Novak Djokovic moves through to the Australian Open quarter-finals as fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik pulls out with an abdominal injury.

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Lost Robert Burns portrait discovered after 200 years

The rediscovered portrait by Sir Henry Raeburn was found in an auction house following a house clearance last March.

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Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles in storm

Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall.

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'It breaks my heart' - two-time champion Osaka withdraws through injury

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Australian Open shortly before she was due to play home qualifier Maddison Inglis.

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Why Rams will halt my old friend's journey to brink of Super Bowl

NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter explains why she feels Los Angeles will deny Seattle's British coach a spot in Super Bowl 60, and reacts to Buffalo's coaching change.

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Would Man Utd 2008 really 'batter' Arsenal 2026?

After being challenged by Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney said the Manchester United side of 2008 would "batter" the current Arsenal team.

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In pictures: Northern lights dazzle for second night across the UK

After a strong geomagnetic storm on the Sun earlier this week, the aurora was spotted for the second night in a row across the UK

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Father-to-be Ruud ready to leave Melbourne early

Norway's Casper Ruud says he "probably won't be here the next day" if his wife goes into labour during the Australian Open.

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How cue 'from Father Christmas' helped Wilson win Masters

How Kyren Wilson went from being close to a "mental breakdown" during a match to winning the Masters in the space of six weeks.

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Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure

From bad results to a clash with a club's owners - BBC Sport takes a look at some of the factors that lead to managers coming under pressure.

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Some near misses, but Middlesbrough fan makes it to every match since 1996

Nick Waites celebrates his 1,400th consecutive match, but admits he has had some "very close calls".

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Spurs chiefs consider Frank's future as manager

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under significant internal scrutiny with the club considering calling time on his seven-month reign.

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'It's not now or never' - Djokovic targets elusive 25th Slam

Novak Djokovic says the upcoming Australian Open is not "now or never" for his hopes of winning a standalone all-time record 25th Grand Slam title.

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San Francisco event aims to top 135,000 record crowd

Plans to stage the most attended event in boxing history are announced by live sports entertainment organisation iVisit Boxing (iVB).

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Use film-style age ratings to limit teens' social media, say Lib Dems

The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a "blunt instrument".

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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

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What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans

The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

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She's offered to share her Nobel with Trump. But what might Machado ask for in return?

Venezuela's opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

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'It blows me away sometimes' - how a British coach is Super Bowl contender

After blazing a trail from the British amateur game to the NFL, Aden Durde is two wins from the Super Bowl and could become Britain's first head coach.

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LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28

If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.

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China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

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Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant

Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two.

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GB's Evans out in first round of Melbourne qualifying

Dan Evans is one of four Britons to lose in the first round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park.

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Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49

Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.

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Bears win first playoff game in over 15 years in comeback thriller

The Chicago Bears secure their first playoff win in 15 years with a stunning 31-27 comeback against the Green Bay Packers.

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I never saw young women on Epstein visits, Mandelson tells BBC

In his first interview since being sacked as the UK's US ambassador, Lord Mandelson also says he does not believe Donald Trump will take Greenland by force.

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Council turns down Cage film over Nazi swastikas

Waltham Forest Council said it had not been given enough time to consult local residents.

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After Venezuela, what next for Trump?

US seizes Maduro, while Trump eyes up next targets

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England's Stanway to leave Bayern in summer

England international Georgia Stanway will leave Bayern Munich upon the expiry of her contract at the end of the season.

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Minnesota hold moment of silence for 'unspeakable tragedy'

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a moment of silence in memory of Renee Good, who was shot dead by a US immigration agent, before Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Unloved in PE, ignored at top - what is cross country's future?

Cross country evokes miserable school memories for many, while top athletes focus on Olympic disciplines instead - what is its future?

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Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor

His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.

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Why the NFL play-offs are the 'most unusual' in years

Even NFL veterans are struggling to call this season's play-offs, with so many big names out and an array of young stars ready to battle for Super Bowl glory.

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McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles

Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up.

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'Sydney is a city of endings – this felt like another'

England's meek performance on day three of the fifth Ashes Test felt like the end of an era, says Stephan Shemilt.

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Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2m at Tokyo auction

The 243kg fish went to a man known as the Tuna King, who said "the year's first tuna brings good luck".

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Drones used to carry blood in trial aimed at saving lives

It is hoped the project could lead to drones delivering life-saving help to the scenes of accidents.

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during news conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

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Women's game did not need 'Battle of Sexes' - Swiatek

Iga Swiatek says tennis did not need the 'Battle of the Sexes' between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka as the women's game "stands on its own".

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Congestion charge for EV drivers comes into effect in London

Pure battery-powered EVs are no longer eligible for a 100% discount on the congestion charge.

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Threatening, durable, learning - what makes Starc elite?

Mitchell Starc has tormented England through the 2025-26 Ashes series, so what makes him so good and what new tricks have revived his career?

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