'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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'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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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'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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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