'I'd be lost without football' - the ex-Premier League striker playing at 49

As he approaches his 50th birthday, ex-Premier League striker Jamie Cureton tells BBC Sport why he is not ready to quit playing yet.

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Warrior Itoje joins pantheon of Lions captains as McBride pays tribute

In leading his team to a series win in Australia, Lions captain Maro Itoje is congratulated by the legendary Willie John McBride.

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World Rugby boss rejects Schmidt's clearout claim

World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin rejects Australia coach Joe Schmidt's claim that the decision around Jac Morgan's clearout at the end of the second Test against the British and Irish Lions contravened the sport's player welfare drive.

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How Chloe Kelly changed the Euro 2025 final for England

BBC Sport pundits Steph Houghton, Ellen White and Nedum Onuoha analyse the impact Chloe Kelly made for England in the Euro 2025 final against Spain.

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'We could hear the screams': Inside one of the UK's most abusive cults

Survivors share their stories in a new podcast about one of the UK's most abusive cults.

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England add Overton to squad for final India Test

England add fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the decisive fifth Test against India at The Oval.

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What we learned from Man Utd's win over West Ham

Bruno Fernandes underlines his importance to Manchester United by scoring twice as they open their US pre-season tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham in New Jersey.

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'Captain Marvel' - Stokes reaches century as England stretch lead

Ben Stokes edges a four towards fine leg to bring up his 14th Test century as England move to 593-8 with a lead of 235 runs on the fourth day of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford.

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How Trump uses golf for political advantage

For some US presidents, golf was a break from work - but for Trump, visiting Scotland this weekend, it is anything but.

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Isak situation has to be right for Newcastle - Howe

The settling of Alexander Isak's future "has to be right for Newcastle", manager Eddie Howe says, as the striker considers his future amid interest from Liverpool.

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Tour de France route changed to avoid diseased cows

Organisers shorten stage 19 of the Tour de France in order to avoid a herd of diseased cattle on the Col des Saisies.

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Isak not part of Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia

Newcastle have not named striker Alexander Isak in their squad for a pre-season tour of Asia.

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Gang leaders among first to be hit by small boat sanctions

The government sanctions 25 suspected criminals and groups linked to people-smuggling.

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Ex-Wales and Liverpool defender Jones dies aged 70

Tributes are paid as former Wales, Liverpool and Wrexham defender Joey Jones dies aged 70.

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Brown-Finnis' Euros semi-finals predictions

Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis gives her predictions for the two semi-final ties at the 2025 European Championship.

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Trains cancelled due to Waterloo signal failure

Updates are expected regarding the South Western Railway problems later on Monday.

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'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch

Oleksandr Usyk further cements his place as one of boxing's greats by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five at Wembley Stadium to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

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England 'optimistic' Williamson will play in semi

England are "very optimistic" that Leah Williamson will play against Italy in their Euro 2025 semi-final, says fellow defender Esme Morgan.

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Terminally ill should be spared council tax, say charities

Manchester City Council became what is believed to be the first local authority to introduce the scheme last month.

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'Pressure on Scheffler to turn lead into Open win'

The pressure is on Scottie Scheffler to turn his halfway lead at Royal Portrush into a first Open win, says his closest challenger Matt Fitzpatrick.

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How history-chasing Italy can threaten England at Euro 2025

With Italy waiting for England in the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.

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Dukes to examine 'soft' cricket balls - what is going on?

Balls used in the series between England and India will be examined by the manufacturer after the first three Tests were blighted by problems.

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Smith joins Arsenal for world record £1m fee

Canada forward Olivia Smith becomes the most expensive signing in women's football history by completing a £1m move from Liverpool.

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What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem?

BBC Sport explores the issues around slow over-rates during the England-India Test series and looks at possible solutions.

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How does England's Euros progress compare to 2022?

BBC Sport analyses how England's Euro 2025 group-stage performance compares to how they performed in the opening round at Euro 2022.

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Bank boss ready to cut rates if job market slows

Andrew Bailey tells the Times he believes "the path is downward" on interest rates.

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US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.

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The 'proper English' mantra & how it's lifting Lionesses

The Lionesses have adopted a new mantra: 'proper English'. Where has it come from and how is it helping them in their Euros title defence?

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UK's oldest WW2 veteran Donald Rose dies aged 110

Donald Rose survived the D-Day landings and was awarded the French Legion of Honour.

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Heat health alerts issued across England as heatwave grips UK

The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the summer so far, with temperatures set to pass 30c for many.

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England too strong for Wales? Brown-Finnis' Euros predictions - final group games

Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis gives her predictions for the final round of group games at the 2025 European Championship.

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Is 18-year-old Andreeva tennis' next big thing?

BBC Sport's Tracy Austin discusses whether 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva is tennis' next big star after she becomes the youngest player to reach a Wimbledon quarter-final since 2007.

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Spain's Pina scores 'one of the goals of the tournament so far'

Claudia Pina curls a perfect right-foot shot into the top corner to put Spain 5-2 up against Belgium in their Euro 2025 Group B match in Thun.

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'Predictable' - How Djokovic advice helped shape Sinner's game

BBC Sport's Qasa Alom looks at the piece of advice Novak Djokovic gave world number one Jannik Sinner in 2022 and how it's helped shape his game.

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Zubimendi joins for £60m - how Arsenal signed Arteta's 'obsession'

Arsenal's £60m signing of Real Sociedad's coveted midfielder Martin Zubimendi has origins in the summer of 2024.

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Home of Gavin and Stacey's Doris goes up for sale

Gavin and Stacey fans have a chance to buy the ultimate memorabilia, as Doris' house is up for sale.

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'I couldn't open my eyes' - Norrie's next opponent Jarry

Nicolas Jarry tells BBC Sport how he went from being unable to open his eyes because of vestibular neuritis to completing an emotional Wimbledon third-round win.

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Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at synagogue

“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.

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Burnley sign England defender Walker from Man City

Burnley sign England defender Kyle Walker from Manchester City on a two-year deal.

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Will Chelsea's own 'Little Messi' end their Club World Cup hopes?

As Estevao Willian meets Chelsea with Palmeiras, can the young Brazilian knock his future employers out of the Club World Cup?

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'It's movie stuff' - Dutch-born Holland to make All Blacks debut

Coach Scott Robertson describes Fabian Holland's rise as "movie stuff" as the Dutch-born lock prepares to make his New Zealand debut against France.

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Kanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song

Kanye West has long sparked controversy over his anti-Semitic remarks and has declared himself a Nazi.

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Choose from all 18 courts on BBC iPlayer

The triumphs, upsets and fightbacks from the world’s greatest tennis tournament.

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