Rodman 'becomes highest-paid women's footballer'

Trinity Rodman signs a new three-year deal with Washington Spirit that will reportedly make her the world's highest-paid female footballer.

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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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Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant

Japan restars a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.

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Owen to leave role as Mercedes chief designer

Mercedes chief designer John Owen, a key figure in multiple drivers' and constructors' championship wins, is to leave the team later this year.

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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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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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'We can play for two titles' - Rohl eyes Rangers double after cup rout

Danny Rohl has targeted a league and cup double after Bojan Miovski's hat-trick helped a much-changed Rangers side to a 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic at Ibrox.

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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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Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations

In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".

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Trump v China: How Oil Is Defining Great Power Politics

What is this new era of global politics and where it does it leave Europe?

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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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At least 28 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand

Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.

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Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame

Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans.

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World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

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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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Inquest opens into Withernsea sea deaths

Mark Ratcliffe entered the water in an attempt to try to save Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace.

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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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'What a catch!' - Rams avoid playoff upset with 38 seconds remaining

Colby Parkinson scores a touchdown with 38 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Rams leave it late to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 to avoid a playoff upset.

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Adventurer's 'mixed feelings' as 36,000 mile journey nears end

Karl Bushby, from Hull, is sketching out the final path of his 36,000-mile journey.

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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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My cousin died after placing 600 bets in a row

Natalie Ashton's cousin Lee Adams killed himself after placing hundreds of bets online in an hour.

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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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Ebnoutalib's rapid rise from fourth tier to potential star

Younes Ebnoutalib was playing in Germany's fourth tier a year ago - now he hopes to be the latest in a line of star forwards at Eintracht Frankfurt.

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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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Carrick and Solskjaer frontrunners for caretaker role

Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have emerged as the frontrunners to become Manchester United's caretaker manager until the end of the season.

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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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Tomorrowland to hold its first-ever Asia festival in Thailand

Founded 20 years ago, Tomorrowland has grown into one of the most iconic celebrations of electronic music.

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Centurion Root eyes next Ashes series down under

Joe Root says he would "love" to be part of England's next Ashes tour in 2029-30, when he will turn 39 years old.

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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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'A lion leading lambs' - Stokes needs England team-mates to step up

At times during England's Ashes defeat in Australia it has looked like Ben Stokes is a lion leading lambs and his team-mates must step up, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

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Police identify first four victims of Swiss ski resort fire

Bodies of two Swiss women aged 21 and 16, and two Swiss men aged 18 and 16 have been returned to their families.

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Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time.

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Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam

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Johnson to hold talks with Palace boss Glasner

Brennan Johnson will meet Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Thursday before making a final decision on whether to complete a £35m move from Tottenham.

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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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'That is divine!' - watch every PL goal of the month winnner from 2025

Watch every winner from Match of the Day's goal of the month votes in 2025, and a selection of December's best Premier League goals.

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Five days of snow and ice warnings as 2026 begins with Arctic blast

It will turn much colder across the UK for the start of the new year. Additional warnings for cold weather, snow and ice have been issued as Simon King outlines.

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Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh's first female PM at state funeral

A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged 80.

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How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025

BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.

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Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken

The energy firm sells a $1bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

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Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal

The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

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James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026

Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

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Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest

Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.

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'Life after loss': How TikTok helped me when my newborn died

Maddie Biggs opens up about her experience of losing her newborn son and navigating grief.

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Family cremates wrong body after hospital mistake

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.

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'MCG pitch would get hell if produced elsewhere'

Captain Ben Stokes says there would be "hell on" if the Melbourne pitch upon which his England team beat Australia inside two days had been produced in another part of the world.

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Jokic breaks Curry record in historic triple-double

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic breaks nine-year Steph Curry record in the Denver Nuggets' win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Redknapp runner among King George contenders

Fact To File, Gaelic Warrior and Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man head the confirmations for the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day.

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BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

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