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Thursday, 2 April 2026

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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Wednesday, 1 April 2026

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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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

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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Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless festival

It will be his first UK performance in over a decade and since he received criticism for antisemitic comments.

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Monday, 30 March 2026

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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Sunday, 29 March 2026

Piastri impresses, Gasly excels - Japanese GP driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Japanese Grand Prix.

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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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Saturday, 28 March 2026

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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Friday, 27 March 2026

How I dealt with my star player going 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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Thursday, 26 March 2026

Formula 1 now 'much more fun' - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career.

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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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Wednesday, 25 March 2026

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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Tuesday, 24 March 2026

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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Monday, 23 March 2026

Hong Kong police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules

Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).

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Watch: CCTV shows ambulance attack suspects before vehicle engulfed in flames

The vehicles belonged to Hatzolah, a volunteer Jewish organisation that responds to medical emergencies.

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Sunday, 22 March 2026

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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Watch: BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness

More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.

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Saturday, 21 March 2026

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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Friday, 20 March 2026

Uncapped Garner and Steele in 35-man 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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Thursday, 19 March 2026

Watch: Real possum spotted on toy animal shelf at Australian airport

Passengers discovered a real possum nestled among other native Australian toy animals at Hobart Airport, Tasmania.

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Wednesday, 18 March 2026

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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Woman who learned to walk again after 130ft fall meets 'incredible' rescuers

Leah Matthews has been reunited with the teams who saved her from a gorge in Waterfall Country.

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Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Mum of stabbed schoolgirl was abroad and 'terrified'

The parents of a 15-year-old girl who survived a stabbing say they are overwhelmed with support.

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Monday, 16 March 2026

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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Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure inflation

Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

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Sunday, 15 March 2026

Antonelli wins Chinese GP as McLarens fail to start

Kimi Antonelli takes his first Formula 1 victory in leading team-mate George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix.

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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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Saturday, 14 March 2026

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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England and Borthwick backed up to the brink in Paris

England head coach Steve Borthwick needs a performance that gives compelling proof of the direction of his team against France, writes Mike Henson.

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Friday, 13 March 2026

Russell takes dominant Chinese GP sprint pole

George Russell leads team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominate qualifying for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Thursday, 12 March 2026

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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Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

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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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Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Grieving Dunblane dad says gun laws are still too lax

Mick North, whose daughter was shot dead in 1996, wants UK ministers to be more aware of firearms dangers.

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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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Monday, 9 March 2026

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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Sunday, 8 March 2026

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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Saturday, 7 March 2026

Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal at Games

Para-alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with downhill bronze.

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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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Friday, 6 March 2026

Iran War Q&A

US-Israel war with Iran - your questions answered.

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Thursday, 5 March 2026

Championship play-offs expanded from four to six teams next season

EFL clubs approve plans to expand the Championship play-offs from four to six teams for the 2026-27 season onwards.

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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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Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Wales recall Mee against Ireland in Six Nations

Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is given a Wales recall in Friday's Six Nations game against Ireland, while there could be a new cap off the bench.

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'I fiddled the meter for a mate and the shop burnt down'

A BBC investigation speaks to electricians and families setting up illegal meter bypasses to steal power.

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Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Fin Smith set to start as Borthwick shakes up England

England's entire backline could change from the game against Ireland for the Six Nations match in Italy on Saturday.

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Monday, 2 March 2026

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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Sunday, 1 March 2026

Battle over parking meters in sleepy seaside town sees machines glued shut

The picturesque East Lothian town has become a battleground between some residents and the local authority over parking charges.

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Arsenal set to celebrate St Totteringham's Day earlier than ever

The day it becomes impossible for Spurs to finish above Arsenal in the Premier League, St Totteringham's Day is set to arrive earlier than ever.

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Saturday, 28 February 2026

F1 to revise engine rule at centre of row

Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.

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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.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ahCoktD

Friday, 27 February 2026

So much for three-year plan - what is the secret to manager longevity?

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why it is so hard for football managers to keep their jobs in the modern game.

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Thursday, 26 February 2026

Trump joke 'overshadows' US women's Olympic success

A "distasteful joke" by US President Donald Trump overshadows the achievement of female athletes at the Winter Olympics, says USA ice hockey gold medallist Hilary Knight.

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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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Wednesday, 25 February 2026

World Cup security concerns over funding freeze

US government officials are warned that there could be "catastrophic" security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen.

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Tuesday, 24 February 2026

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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Monday, 23 February 2026

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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Sunday, 22 February 2026

Atkin wins halfpipe bronze for Team GB's fifth medal

Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin wins bronze in the women's halfpipe to secure Great Britain's fifth medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, equalling the team's record-best haul.

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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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Friday, 20 February 2026

UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter

UK Athletics plead guilty to the corporate manslaughter of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei who died in 2017 after a metal cage fell on him while training in London.

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Investigation into Andrew could be complex and long

Legal correspondent Dominic Casciani unpicks the complicated allegation Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested over.

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Thursday, 19 February 2026

Crowley recalled as Ireland make five changes to face England

Jack Crowley starts at fly-half as Ireland head coach Andy Farrell makes five changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against England.

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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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Wednesday, 18 February 2026

'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup

Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.

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How does curling work?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works.

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers

England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

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Edith Bowman says stolen suitcase found empty

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

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Monday, 16 February 2026

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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Sunday, 15 February 2026

'Murrayfield pain will make England a better team'

In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses the potential long-term impact of England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield.

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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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Saturday, 14 February 2026

'It all kicked off' Canada and Sweden curlers argue over 'double-tapping'

Sweden's Oskar Eriksson and Canada's Marc Kennedy exchange tense words after the Swedes accused the Canadian's of double-tapping their stones during their men's curling match at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Friday, 13 February 2026

GB men's curlers lose to Italy after shocking start

Team GB's men's curlers fight back against Italy after a poor start but lose their first match of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Zimbabwe clean up Australia for shock World Cup win

Blessing Muzarabani takes 4-17 as Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs at the T20 World Cup.

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Thursday, 12 February 2026

Will 40-point mark be needed for Premier League survival?

Will the 40-point mark - or thereabouts - be needed to guarantee survival this term, with an in-form West Ham attempting to chase down the sides above them?

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Wednesday, 11 February 2026

No balls, a wide & absurd run-out - a wild T20 World Cup finish

Watch South Africa and Afghanistan play out a thrilling final over of their match at the T20 World Cup, culminating in a super over.

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

'I'm a freak of nature' - A day filming with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Go behind the scenes with former Sweden and AC Milan footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, to see how the film for opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics was made.

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Why do we rarely see world records at the Winter Olympics?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain why world records are rarely seen at the Winter Olympics.

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Monday, 9 February 2026

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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Sunday, 8 February 2026

Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill after ACL injury

Lindsey Vonn crashes in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics nine days after rupturing her left anterior cruciate ligament.

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I turned myself into an AI-generated deathbot - here's what I found

A Cardiff University researcher recreated her own voice using a deathbot - but found it strange.

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Saturday, 7 February 2026

Pakistan start T20 World Cup with jittery win

Faheem Ashraf hits an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan are given a major scare by the Netherlands in a thrilling opening game at the T20 World Cup.

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I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.

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Friday, 6 February 2026

Was this catch grounded? Controversy in U19 World Cup final

India's Vihaan Malhotra is given not out on review after England bowler Farhan Ahmed grounds the ball in taking a catch off his own bowling.

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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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Thursday, 5 February 2026

'Doesn't seem fair' - Rahm criticises LIV rankings call

Jon Rahm says a ruling that will see only the top 10 finishers at LIV Golf events awarded world ranking points "doesn't seem fair".

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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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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

'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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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

MCC change Laws of Cricket to permit previously 'illegal' bats

Changes are to be made to the Laws of Cricket to permit bats previously deemed illegal in an effort to make the game affordable for amateur players.

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Monday, 2 February 2026

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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Sunday, 1 February 2026

England midfielder Gomes set for Wolves loan

Wolves are set to complete a loan move for Marseille's England midfielder Angel Gomes.

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Saturday, 31 January 2026

Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title

Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open.

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'I had seven caffeine shots in 15 minutes' - from hypochondria to title shot

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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Friday, 30 January 2026

Newcastle to face Qarabag in Champions League play-offs

Newcastle will play Qarabag in a two-legged play-off to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

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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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Thursday, 29 January 2026

First arrest after high-value museum raid

Detectives are still hunting for four other suspects and have released new CCTV images.

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Sabalenka storms into another Melbourne final

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

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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

West Ham sign winger Traore from Fulham

West Ham sign winger Adama Traore from Fulham on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee.

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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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Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Legal action over 'unfair' Steam game store prices given go ahead

Millions of gamers could get compensation if the lawsuit - which accuses Valve of charging inflated prices - succeeds.

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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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Monday, 26 January 2026

'Heading ball likely contributed to McQueen's brain disease'

An inquest concludes that "it is likely that repetitive head impacts, sustained by heading the ball while playing football, contributed to the CTE" which was a factor in the former footballer's death.

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'We knew the truth': How parents uncovered Scottish hospital's infected water scandal

Dozens of patients became more unwell and some died with infections picked up at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

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Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage's body ends

Israel's military says its troops are searching for the remains of Ran Gvili, reportedly at a cemetery in northern Gaza.

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Sunday, 25 January 2026

Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett?

Paddy Pimblett is not short of options for his return to fighting despite his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.

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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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Saturday, 24 January 2026

Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh decide to boycott next month's T20 World Cup and their place at the tournament will be taken by Scotland.

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Man shot in 'targeted' city centre attack

The victim was shot in the leg in the city's gay village at about 05:00 GMT, police say.

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Part of historic pier washes away in 'wild' storm

The town's mayor says the resort took a "battering" overnight with the historic pier damaged.

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Friday, 23 January 2026

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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Thursday, 22 January 2026

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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Wednesday, 21 January 2026

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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Tuesday, 20 January 2026

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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Monday, 19 January 2026

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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Sunday, 18 January 2026

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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Saturday, 17 January 2026

'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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Friday, 16 January 2026

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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Thursday, 15 January 2026

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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Wednesday, 14 January 2026

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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Tuesday, 13 January 2026

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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Monday, 12 January 2026

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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Sunday, 11 January 2026

'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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Saturday, 10 January 2026

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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Friday, 9 January 2026

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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Thursday, 8 January 2026

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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Wednesday, 7 January 2026

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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Tuesday, 6 January 2026

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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Monday, 5 January 2026

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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Sunday, 4 January 2026

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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Saturday, 3 January 2026

'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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Friday, 2 January 2026

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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Thursday, 1 January 2026

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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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 goalkee...