Transfer rumours: Messi, Haaland, Pogba, Son, Donnarumma, Wijnaldum, Kane

Man City want to sign both Lionel Messi and Erling Braut Haaland in the summer, while Bayern Munich have sights set on Son Heung-min, plus more.

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Bulgaria: Hosts forced to settle for scoreless draw in Belfast

Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying hopes are dented by a disappointing 0-0 draw against Bulgaria in Belfast.

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Spain 3-1 Kosovo: Ferran Torres scores as Spain ease to win

Manchester City forward Ferran Torres scores as Spain continue their unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying with victory against Kosovo.

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Germany 1-2 North Macedonia: Four-time world champions suffer shock defeat

North Macedonia stun Germany as Elif Elmas' late goal secures a shock win in World Cup qualifying.

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Scotland 4-0 Faroe Islands: Che Adams off the mark in thumping win for hosts

Che Adams nets his first goal for Scotland as they thrash Faroe Islands at Hampden and claim a first win in World Cup 2022 qualifying Group F.

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Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-1 France: Antoine Griezmann heads home winner for France

Antoine Griezmann's second-half goal is enough to give reigning world champions France victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Miami Open: Naomi Osaka loses to Maria Sakkari in quarter-finals

Naomi Osaka's 23-match winning streak comes to an end as Greek 23rd seed Maria Sakkari produced an inspired display to reach the Miami Open semi-finals.

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Manchester City 2-1 Barcelona Femenino (2-4 agg): City exit Champions League after aggregate loss

Manchester City are eliminated from the Women's Champions League as a 3-0 first-leg deficit proves too much against Barcelona.

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Man City targeting Haaland as Aguero replacement, Kane also on shortlist

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is targeting Erling Braut Haaland as Sergio Aguero's replacement, and other options include Harry Kane.

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Daniel Agger: HB Koge name ex-Liverpool defender as new coach

Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is named the head coach of Danish second-tier side HB Koge.

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British and Irish Lions 2021: Proposals for return of fans to be taken to South African government

Proposals for the return of fans are being taken to the country's government before this summer's British and Irish Lions tour.

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IPL 2021: England's Jason Roy joins Sunrisers Hyderabad as replacement for Mitchell Marsh

England opener Jason Roy will play in this year's Indian Premier League after joining Sunrisers Hyderabad as a late replacement.

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Champions Cup: Marseille final pushed back to 2022

The 2021 Champions and Challenge Cup finals will not take place in Marseille as planned, say organisers.

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Josh de Caires, son of ex-England captain Michael Atherton, hits hundred against Yorkshire

Josh de Caires, the son of ex-England captain Michael Atherton, scores an unbeaten century against Yorkshire for Leeds-Bradford Universities.

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Aidy Boothroyd says England Under-21s manager's job is 'utterly impossible'

England Under-21 manager Aidy Boothroyd believes his job is "utterly impossible" with his side facing a second successive group stage exit from the European Championship.

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British & Irish Lions: Scotland captain Hogg backs flanker Watson for maiden call-up

Hamish Watson's stand-out Six Nations form should secure his place in the British and Irish Lions squad, says Scotland captain Stuart Hogg.

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Arsenal Women: Joe Montemurro to depart as head coach at end of season

Arsenal confirm head coach Joe Montemurro is to leave the Women's Super League club at the end of the season.

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NFL teams to play extra 17th intra-conference game next season

NFL teams will play an additional game in the 2021 campaign, the first time in 44 years a change has been made to the regular season.

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England v Poland: Declan Rice says Gareth Southgate's side are 'entertaining'

Declan Rice believes England are an "entertaining team to watch" as he responds to critics suggesting Gareth Southgate's side are too cautious.

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Gareth Bale: Wales captain salutes 'massive' win over Czech Republic

Gareth Bale salutes Wales' win over the Czech Republic as "massive" for their hopes of qualifying for a first World Cup since 1958.

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Helen Glover: Double Olympic champion in GB rowing squad for European Championships

Helen Glover is named in the Great Britain rowing squad for the European Championships in Varese, Italy.

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Republic boss Kenny defends team from critics 'wanting to kick us while we're down'

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny fires back at critics "coming out of the woodwork" to "kick us while we're down" at the end of a difficult international window.

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Mexico sinks Honduras in penalty shootout, win CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying

Coming back from 1-0 down, Mexico downed a scrappy Honduras team in a penalty shootout after the two teams were tied 1-1 through 120 minutes. It was Mexico's 16th straight CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying match win dating back to 2008. Watch El Tri's dramatic come-from-behind win as they once again won the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying's championship trophy.

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Croatia U21 v England U21: Job is 'utterly impossible' - Boothroyd

England Under-21 manager Aidy Boothroyd believes his job is "utterly impossible" with his side facing a second successive group stage exit from the European Championships.

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World Cup 2022 qualifying: Wales 1-0 Czech Republic - James seals Wales win

Daniel James' late header gives Wales victory over the Czech Republic in a fiery World Cup qualifier in which both teams had a man sent off.

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Luxembourg 1-3 Portugal: Diogo Jota and Cristiano Ronaldo rescue European champions

Diogo Jota and Cristiano Ronaldo score to help spare Portugal's blushes and deny Luxembourg another major World Cup 2022 qualifying win.

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Qatar 1-1 Republic of Ireland: Kenny's winless run continues after friendly draw

The Republic of Ireland fail to secure a first win under manager Stephen Kenny as they are held to a 1-1 friendly draw with Qatar in Debrecen.

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Belgium 8-0 Belarus: Leandro Trossard scores twice in crushing win

Brighton's Leandro Trossard and Leicester's Dennis Praet score their first goals for Belgium in a crushing World Cup 2022 qualifying win over Belarus.

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Carl Frampton: Northern Ireland challenger claims champion Herring's late arrival in Dubai a 'big mistake'

Carl Frampton says champion Jamel Herring's decision to arrive in Dubai only a week before their world title fight is "absolutely a mistake".

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England v Poland: Full match preview and stats for World Cup qualifier

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's World Cup qualifying game between England and Poland.

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Robert Lewandowski: Bayern Munich striker out for a month with knee injury

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is set to miss the Champions League quarter-final against Paris St-Germain with a knee injury.

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Rangers: Five players given suspension for party Covid-19 breach

Five Rangers players who breached Covid-19 rules have been given a six-game suspension by the Scottish FA.

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Steph Houghton missing from 24-player England squad

England will be without captain Steph Houghton and forward Nikita Parris for April's friendlies against France and Canada.

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Match of the Day Top 10: Why Micah Richards won't have Roy Keane as football's hardest man

Micah Richards tells Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer why Roy Keane "let him down" when it comes to being considered football's hardest man.

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IPL: England stars could quit in future if barred from tournament - Ashley Giles

England could lose their best players in the future if they are not allowed to play in the IPL, says director of cricket Ashley Giles.

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Liam Williams column: Six Nations success and social media abuse

In his latest BBC Wales Sport column, Liam Williams outlines the contrast of Six Nations success with social media abuse.

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Wales disciplinary incident a 'distraction' before Czech Republic game - Dean Saunders

Dean Saunders says the disciplining of three Wales players has been an unwanted "distraction" before the World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.

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Dustin Johnson withdraws from Texas Open to focus on Masters

World number one Dustin Johnson apologises for withdrawing from this week's Texas Open to prepare for the Masters.

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New Zealand v Bangladesh: Hosts win second T20 after DLS confusion

New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 28 runs in the second Twenty20, despite play being stopped to adjust the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern target.

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Champions League 2024: New format with 10-match first phase set to be agreed

A new Champions League format featuring a 10-match first phase from 2024 is expected to be agreed by Uefa on Wednesday.

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Andy Murray eyes post-tennis career change as golf caddie

Andy Murray says he would like to become a caddie to a professional golfer when his tennis career ends.

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NBA: Russell Westbrook makes historic triple-double for Washington Wizards

Russell Westbrook makes an historic triple-double to power Washington Wizards to a 132-124 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

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Emma Hayes column: 'English clubs are really behind in Europe - but the gap has closed'

In her latest BBC Sport column, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes discusses what it takes to go far in the Champions League.

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Racism in football: 'Was I going to kneel for 30 more years?' - Crystal Dunn

US World Cup winner Crystal Dunn and Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen talk about using their platforms to combat racism.

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New Zealand v Australia: Hosts produce thrilling last-ball victory

New Zealand produce a thrilling last-ball victory to beat Australia by four wickets and level the three-match Twenty20 series at 1-1.

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Miami Open: Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty through to quarters

Japan's Naomi Osaka extends her winning streak to a 23rd match as she moves into the Miami Open quarter-finals for the first time.

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Luke Shaw: Manchester United defender 'focused on future' with England

Luke Shaw says he regrets "letting down" England boss Gareth Southgate in the past and wants to "focus on the future" after being recalled.

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Jofra Archer: England bowler has surgery on right hand after fish tank accident

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has surgery on his right hand after cutting himself while cleaning a fish tank.

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Transfer rumours: Aguero, Sabitzer, Alaba, Sturridge, Wijnaldum, Vlahovic

Paris St-Germain and Barcelona are among the clubs lining up to sign Sergio Aguero, while Daniel Sturridge is set for a move to the US, plus more.

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Women's Champions League: Covid-hit Lyon want PSG quarter-final tie postponed

Lyon ask Uefa to postpone their Women's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris St-Germain because a Covid outbreak at the club.

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Sergio Aguero to leave Manchester City at end of season

Argentine striker Sergio Aguero will leave Manchester City when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

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Thierry Henry: It was time to make a stand against social media racism

Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry says that "enough was enough" and he had to make a stand against racism on social media.

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Thierry Henry: Former striker speaks to BBC Newsnight about online abuse

Thierry Henry tells BBC Newsnight about his decision to remove himself from social media, saying that "it is time to take a stand" against online abuse.

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VfL Wolfsburg v Chelsea Women - Emma Hayes expects 'relentless pressure'

Emma Hayes expects Wolfsburg to put "relentless pressure" on Chelsea in their Women's Champions League quarter-final second leg.

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Fight Talk: Who could Dillian Whyte fight next?

Speculation about Dillian Whyte's next opponent, and the exhibition bout between Mike Tyson & Evander Holyfield feature in Fight Talk.

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Robson-Kanu, Matondo and Roberts: Wales send trio home for protocol breach

Wales send Hal Robson-Kanu, Rabbi Matondo and Tyler Roberts away from the national squad after breaching FAW protocols.

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Ibrahima Konate: Liverpool looking at RB Leipzig defender as they seek to strengthen at centre-half

Liverpool are looking at RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate as they seek to strengthen at centre-back this summer.

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Gareth Bale: Wales and Spurs star would join social media boycott to fight abuse

Gareth Bale says he would join a boycott of social media if more is not done to combat "toxic" abuse across platforms.

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Robert Lewandowski: Poland striker out of World Cup qualifier against England

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski is out of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against England because of a knee injury.

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Steve Smith: Australia batsman 'would be keen' to return to captaincy if selectors wanted him

Batsman Steve Smith says he "would be keen" to return as Australia captain if the national selectors wanted him.

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NBA: Injury-hit Los Angeles Lakers beat Orlando Magic after signing Andre Drummond

The injury-hit Los Angeles Lakers hold on to beat the Orlando Magic 96-93, despite LeBron James missing a fifth consecutive game.

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Miami Open: Cameron Norrie beaten as Daniil Medvedev fights off cramps to win

Britain's Cameron Norrie loses to Taylor Fritz in the Miami Open third round as top seed Daniil Medvedev overcomes leg cramps to advance.

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Mason Mount: England and Chelsea midfielder approaching 'certain starter' status

Four months after receiving social media abuse, Mason Mount strengthens his case to become a regular in Gareth Southgate's England team with another strong performance against Albania.

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England second row Maro Itoje backs 'phenomenal' captain Owen Farrell

Maro Itoje says that England and Saracens team-mate Owen Farrell is a "phenomenal" captain who brings out the best in those around him.

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Mexico qualifies for Olympics in 2-0 semi-final win over Canada

Mexico beats Canada in 2-0 in the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament semi-final match punching their ticket to the Olympics in Japan. Uriel Antuna and Johan Vasquez get the goals for Mexico.

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The United States loses 2-1 heartbreaker to Honduras, doesn’t qualify for Olympics

In a do-or-die match against Honduras in CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying, the United States fell, 2-1. The Americans failed to qualify for the Olympics for the third straight time.

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WGC MAtchplay: Billy Horschel beats Scottie Scheffler in Austin, Texas

Billy Horschel beats his fellow American Scottie Scheffler 2&1 to win the WGC Matchplay in Austin, Texas, with Matt Kuchar defeating Victor Perez in the match for third place.

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MotoGP: Maverick Vinales wins season opener in Qatar

Spaniard Maverick Vinales wins the opening race of the MotoGP season in Qatar.

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Stephen Kenny: Republic boss retains 'my full support', says FAI chairman Barrett

FAI chairman Roy Barrett says Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny retains his "full support" after Saturday's shock defeat by Luxembourg.

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Chelsea 2-0 Aston Villa: Sam Kerr stars as Blues return to top of Women's Super League

Sam Kerr's double takes Chelsea back to the top of the Women's Super League in a patient win over struggling Aston Villa.

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Chrisitan Pulisic's penalty shot goal gives USMNT 2-0 lead over Northern Ireland

Christian Pulisic capitalizes on a penalty kick after being tripped inside the box, putting the USMNT ahead 2-0 in the second half.

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Northern Ireland 1-2 USA: Christian Pulisic helps USA past Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's search for a first win during 90 minutes under Ian Baraclough stretches to 10 matches as the USA won a low-key friendly 2-1.

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Premiership: Leicester Tigers 26-12 Newcastle Falcons - George Ford kicks 16 points on return

George Ford returns from England duty to guide Leicester Tigers to a gritty win against Newcastle Falcons.

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Gio Reyna scores from outside the box to put USMNT up 1-0 over Northern Ireland

Giovanni Reyna's shot from outside the box gets deflected and ends up in the back of the net, giving the USMNT a 1-0 lead in the first half.

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India v England: Sam Curran heroics not enough in Pune

England are beaten in a thrilling one-day series decider against India, despite Sam Curran's heroic 95 not out.

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Lewis Hamilton wins in Bahrain after Max Verstappen forced to give up lead

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton holds off Max Verstappen's Red Bull for victory in an extraordinary finish to the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Ineos dominate as Adam Yates wins Volta a Catalunya, Geraint Thomas third

Adam Yates wins the Volta a Catalunya ahead of Geraint Thomas in a race dominated by Ineos Grenadiers.

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Kazakhstan 0-2 France: Manchester United's Anthony Martial is replaced after treatment

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial goes off after receiving treatment for an injury during France's World Cup qualifying win over Kazakhstan.

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NBA: Russell Westbrook's triple-double helps Washington Wizards beat Detroit Pistons

Russell Westbrook makes a triple-double to help the Washington Wizards beat the Detroit Pistons and end their three-game losing streak.

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Dillian Whyte: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury two-fight agreement blocks path despite Povetkin win

Dillian Whyte remains a heavyweight threat - but what should he do with no world title shot on offer?

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Republic of Ireland 0-1 Luxembourg: Defeat 'embarrassing' says Irish skipper Coleman

Seamus Coleman describes the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 World Cup qualifier defeat by Luxembourg as a "horrible and embarrassing night".

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New Zealand v Australia: Tourists claim six-wicket win in first Twenty20

Ashleigh Gardner helps world champions Australia beat New Zealand by six wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series.

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Miami Open: Johanna Konta beaten by Petra Kvitova in third round

Britain's Johanna Konta is overwhelmed by Czech ninth seed Petra Kvitova in the third round of the Miami Open.

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UFC 260: Francis Ngannou knocks out Stipe Miocic to capture heavyweight title

Francis Ngannou knocks out Stipe Miocic in the second round to capture the undisputed UFC heavyweight title in Las Vegas at UFC 260.

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Akim Aliu: 'We have to make sure this sport is for everybody'

Racism took a toll on Akim Aliu early in his life, and he is determined to bring about change in ice hockey.

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Dillian Whyte knocks out Alexander Povetkin in Gibraltar rematch

Dillian Whyte produces a fine display to stop Alexander Povetkin in their rematch in Gibraltar.

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Bahrain Grand Prix: Why are Red Bull & Max Verstappen on top?

It's been a long time coming, but finally Mercedes appear to have a real challenge on their hands. And all because of a rake...

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Serbia 2-2 Portugal: Diogo Jota scores twice & Cristiano Ronaldo left fuming

Liverpool's Diogo Jota scores twice and Cristiano Ronaldo is denied a late winner as Portugal are held by Serbia.

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Tour Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Barry Hawkins 10-9 to reach final

World champion Ronnie O'Sullivan fights back to beat Barry Hawkins 10-9 and set up a Tour Championship final against Neil Robertson.

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Czech Republic 1-1 Belgium: Romelu Lukaku rescues point in Prague

Romelu Lukaku rescues a point for Belgium in their World Cup qualifier with the Czech Republic in Prague.

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WGC Matchplay: Tommy Fleetwood, Sergio Garcia, Jon Rahm all out in quarter-finals

France's Victor Perez is the sole European in the WGC Matchplay semi-finals after beating Sergio Garcia 4&3 and Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm lose their quarter-finals.

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Transfer rumours: Bale, Werner, Haaland, Odegaard, Cavani, Almiron, Sarr

Gareth Bale is not part of Real Madrid's plans for next season, Thomas Tuchel wants to use Timo Werner in a swap deal, Man Utd could make Ismaila Sarr move, plus more.

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World Cup 2022 qualifying: Toothless Republic slump to disastrous Luxembourg defeat

The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying hopes are dealt a blow as they slump to a disastrous home defeat by Luxembourg in Dublin.

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Wales 1-0 Mexico: Kieffer Moore strikes as Chris Gunter wins 100th cap

A much-changed Wales side mark Chris Gunter's 100th cap with a friendly win over Mexico.

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Campbell Hatton: Ricky Hatton's son claims debut win against Jesus Ruiz

Campbell Hatton - the son of former world champion Ricky Hatton - wins on his professional debut in Gibraltar.

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Manchester City 1-0 Reading: Chloe Kelly's late winner puts City top of Women's Super League

Chloe Kelly scores a late winner against Reading to move Manchester City to the top of the Women's Super League.

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Wada launches investigation into 2010 GB cyclist nandrolone case

Wada launches an investigation after it emerges the sample of a British Cycling rider contained traces of the steroid nandrolone after a test in late 2010.

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Netherlands 2-0 Latvia: Dutch dominate in World Cup qualifier

Netherlands produce a dominant display to defeat Latvia, as Stephanie Frappart becomes the first female to referee a men's World Cup qualifier.

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Six Nations: Different ceremony, same pride for Wales and captain Alun Wyn Jones

There are no wild celebrations for Wales' players, but that does not diminish Alun Wyn Jones' pride at lifting the 2021 Six Nations trophy.

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Max Verstappen takes pole position at Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton

Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes to take a stunning pole position at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Albania v England: Nick Pope to start against Albania and Poland

Burnley's Nick Pope is chosen by England manager Gareth Southgate as his starting goalkeeper for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Poland.

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Adam Yates remains Volta a Catalunya leader as Peter Sagan wins sprint

Ineos Grenadiers' Adam Yates retains the lead of the Volta a Catalunya after Saturday's penultimate stage.

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Premiership: Bristol 35-33 Harlequins - Callum Sheedy kicks last-minute conversion to seal dramatic win

Callum Sheedy's conversion with the last kick of the game earns Premiership leaders Bristol Bears a dramatic win over Harlequins.

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Jofra Archer: England bowler to have surgery on right hand and further elbow injection

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will have surgery on his right hand after cutting himself while cleaning at his home in January.

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Sachin Tendulkar: India cricket legend tests positive for Covid-19

Tendulkar, 47, shares his diagnosis as India grapples with a huge surge in coronavirus infections.

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NBA: James Harden 'feels like the MVP' after Brooklyn Nets beat Detroit Pistons

James Harden says he feels like he is the NBA's Most Valuable Player after helping the Brooklyn Nets beat the Detroit Pistons.

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Sri Lanka's 1996 Cricket World Cup success - the inside story

To mark 25 years since Sri Lanka surged to World Cup glory, BBC World Service speaks to those who were there.

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England's Declan Rice says spectators at Euro 2020 would put 'fire in the stomach'

England midfielder Declan Rice tells Football Focus' Kelly Somers that playing in front of fans at Wembley at the delayed Euro 2020 would put "fire in the stomachs" of the players.

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India v England: Jonny Bairstow targets ODI hundreds record

Jonny Bairstow says he is targeting the record for most hundreds by an England batsman in one-day internationals after his latest ton in the defeat of India.

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Transfer rumours: Lukaku, Haaland, Mane, Lingard, Llorente

Chelsea consider bringing back Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United move for Marcos Llorente, Sadio Mane could stay at Liverpool, plus more.

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WGC Matchplay: Robert MacIntyre through at Dustin Johnson's expense

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre reached the last 16 of the WGC Matchplay by eliminating world number one Dustin Johnson on a dramatic day in Texas.

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Oscar De La Hoya, 48, says he plans boxing comeback in July

Former 11-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya says he will make a return to the ring on 3 July, 13 years after retiring.

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Six Nations: Wales win title as Scotland beat France in Paris

Wales clinch the Six Nations as 14-man Scotland snatch their first victory in Paris since 1999 to wreck France's title hopes.

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England: Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka out of Albania and Poland games

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka are ruled out of England's World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Poland.

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British and Irish Lions: Who makes BBC Sport readers' XV to face South Africa?

Sexton or Russell? Hogg or Williams? Rees-Zammit or May? After more than 14,000 team selections, we have the answers.

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India v England: Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes led chase of 338

Jonny Bairstow strikes a magnificent century and Ben Stokes a brutal 99 in an emphatic England chase of 337 to beat India in the second ODI in Pune.

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Bahrain Grand Prix: Red Bull's Verstappen tops first and second practice sessions

Max Verstappen of Red Bull tops both Friday practice sessions at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Whyte v Povetkin: I will 'definitely' win rematch, says Dillian Whyte

British heavyweight Dillian Whyte says he will "definitely" avenge his shock defeat by Alexander Povetkin in their rematch on Saturday.

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Steph Houghton: England captain to miss at least two to three weeks, says Gareth Taylor

Manchester City and England captain Steph Houghton will miss a minimum of two-three weeks with an Achilles injury.

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Everton FC's £500m stadium plan approved by government

The club says its plans for a 52,000 capacity stadium have been approved by the government.

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Bahrain Grand Prix: Red Bull's Max Verstappen fastest in first practice

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is fastest in the first practice session of the new season at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Thierry Henry: Former Arsenal player takes action over racism and bullying

Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry says he is disabling his social media accounts because of racism and bullying.

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VAR: Premier League referees' body aims to improve use of technology

The Premier League referees' body aims to improve the use of video assistant referees next season after surveying key figures at clubs.

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Matthew Walls tests positive for coronavirus at E3 as Bora-Hangrohe team pull out

Bora-Hansgrohe pull out of Friday's E3 Saxo Bank Classic race after Britain's Matthew Walls tests positive for coronavirus.

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MotoGP: New season starts in Qatar but six-time champion Marc Marquez will miss opener

The new MotoGP season gets under way in Qatar this weekend with six-time champion Marc Marquez not yet fully recovered from injury.

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Whyte v Povetkin: Rematch will definitely be different result this time, says Dillian Whyte

British heavyweight Dillian Whyte says that Saturday's rematch with Alexander Povetkin will "definitely be a different result".

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Women's Six Nations: Fit-again Sarah Hunter to captain England in Six Nations

Sarah Hunter returns from an injury lay-off to captain England in the Women's Six Nations, which starts against Scotland on 3 April.

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Germany players wear T-shirts in protest against Qatar's human rights record

Germany players wear T-shirts to show support for Qatar migrant workers before their 2022 World Cup qualifying win over Iceland on Thursday.

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Stipe Miocic v Francis Ngannou 2: Can the Cameroonian become the first African-born heavyweight UFC champion?

Francis Ngannou says he wants to "prove anything is possible" as he looks to become the UFC's first African-born heavyweight champion in Stipe Miocic rematch.

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MOTDx: Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips on life in the England squad

MOTDx's Emma Jones speaks to Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips about life in the England squad, impressing Gareth Southgate and playing to make his late grandmother Val proud.

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World Cup 2026: Are USA building towards success on home soil in 2026?

With a thriving system producing players for various Champions League teams, the US look set to be a threat in the 2026 World Cup they will co-host.

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Bahrain GP: George Russell says he can win races in the right car

Britain's George Russell says he has proved he can fight for world titles and wants a car that will allow him to do that.

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WGC Matchplay: Rory McIlroy beats Lando Griffin for first group win

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy recovers from his error-strewn first day at the WGC Matchplay in Texas with a 4&3 win over American Lanto Griffin.

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Transfer rumours: Messi, Odegaard, Lukaku, Wijnaldum, Iheanacho, Solskjaer

Messi to sign new Barcelona contract, Arsenal have no chance of signing Odegaard permanently, plus more.

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Spain 1-1 Greece: Spain frustrated by stubborn Greece

Spain suffer a frustrating start to their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign as Greece hold them to a draw in Granada.

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Germany 3-0 Iceland: Kai Havertz and Ilkay Gundogan score in World Cup qualifying win

Kai Havertz and Ilkay Gundogan score as Germany get their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a good start with a comfortable win over Iceland.

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Bahrain GP: Mercedes 'not the fastest' in 2021, says Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says world champions Mercedes are "not the fastest" team heading into the first race of the new Formula 1 season in Bahrain.

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Adam Yates retains Volta a Catalunya lead as Ethan Hayter wins in Coppi e Bartali

Ineos Grenadiers' Adam Yates retains the green and white leaders' jersey at the Volta a Catalunya.

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Bahrain GP: Fernando Alonso surprised at age questions on his Formula 1 return

Fernando Alonso says he did not expect there to be so much attention on his age as he makes a Formula 1 return after two years away.

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Albania v England: World Cup qualifier in doubt over security issue

England's World Cup qualifier against Albania in Tirana on Sunday is at risk of being called off because of an issue over security.

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Miami Open: Jack Draper retires on ATP Tour debut

British teenager Jack Draper is forced to retire from his debut on the ATP Tour after struggling with the heat and collapsing on court in the Miami Open.

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England in India: Eoin Morgan out of final two one-day internationals with hand injury

England captain Eoin Morgan is ruled out of his side's final two one-day internationals in India with a hand injury.

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Aberdeen: Scott Brown agrees player-coach deal with Pittodrie club

Celtic captain Scott Brown signs a pre-contract with Premiership rivals Aberdeen, the Pittodrie club confirms.

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England U21 0-1 Switzerland U21: Young Lions lose opening game at Euro U21 finals

England suffer a surprise defeat to Switzerland in the opening game of their European Under-21 Championship campaign.

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Euro 2020: Denmark set to allow "at least 11,000 to 12,000" fans at games

Denmark is set to allow "at least 11,000 to 12,000" fans to attend the European Championship matches in the country, while Russia also expects to allow supporters into games.

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Melbourne City's Rhali Dobson gets engaged on the pitch after retiring to support ill partner

Melbourne City's Rhali Dobson accepts emotional marriage proposal after final match as she retires to care for her fiancé, who has brain cancer.

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England v San Marino: How do you improve world's worst national team?

They are bottom of the Fifa rankings, but San Marino drew their last two Nations League games. This is how the world's worst national team are getting (a bit) better.

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Tokyo 2020: Olympic torch relay finally begins in Japan

A year later than planned, an Olympic torch relay with a difference begins in Japan as the build-up for the Tokyo Games gets under way.

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Vasek Pospisil apologies for expletive-filled rant at ATP chairman at Miami Open

Vasek Pospisil apologises for an expletive-filled rant in a match at the Miami Open, during which he threatened to sue tennis organisers.

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NBA: Utah Jazz thrash depleted Brooklyn Nets 118-88

The Utah Jazz thrash a depleted Brooklyn Nets, missing the star trio of Kyrie Irving, James Harden and Kevin Durant, by 30 points.

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'We need to address much deeper issues' about racism - England boss Gareth Southgate

Gareth Southgate says the England squad will continue to have talks about taking the knee and need to also address "the much deeper issues" about racism.

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Married At First Sight's Cam Merchant on cricketing life with Dhoni, Tendulkar & Gayle

Married At First Sight star Cam Merchant on his former life as a professional cricketer, visiting Sachin Tendulkar's house and Christmas with Chris Gayle.

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Johanna Konta among tennis players back at school to study business

Johanna Konta is among the players juggling a business studies course with a tennis career.

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MOTDx: Jesse Lingard talks about his Manchester United struggles and West Ham revival

MOTDx's Josh Denzel meets up with Jesse Lingard to talk about his revival at West Ham, how he coped being out of favour at Manchester United and his hopes for England at the Euros.

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Mexico downs USMNT, 1-0, in U23 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying

Uriel Antuna’s 45th-minute goal was all Mexico needed on Wednesday night to top the United States Men’s National Team, 1-0, in Group Play of the U23 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying. Mexico’s defense held firm and kept the U.S. from getting too many high percentage chances in the win.

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Alexi Lalas reacts to USMNT U-23 losing to Mexico, ‘the pain of this loss will be temporary’

FOX Soccer analyst Alexi Lalas reacts to the USMNT U-23 squad’s loss to Mexico. Lalas says the loss will be temporary, but it should still hurt. The USMNT U-23 lost a 1-0 game to the Mexico U-23 side.

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Uriel Antuna breaks scoreless tie right before the half to give Mexico 1-0 lead over USMNT U23

The U23 Mexican team took a 1-0 lead over the Americans thanks to a late-first half goal from Uriel Antuna who struck from just outside the box.

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NHL referee banned after being caught saying he was targeting one team

An ice hockey referee has been banned by the NHL after being caught on a microphone saying he wanted to call a penalty against one of the teams he was officiating.

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Adam Yates takes Volta a Catalunya lead after winning stage three

Ineos Grenadiers' Adam Yates takes the lead of the Volta a Catalunya after an impressive victory on stage three.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus forward will stay in Turin, says Pavel Nedved

Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Juventus, says vice-president Pavel Nedved following reports linking him with a return to Real Madrid.

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WGC Matchplay: Rory McIlroy finds swimming pool in loss to Ian Poulter

Rory McIlroy finds a swimming pool with a tee shot on his way to a 6&5 loss to Ian Poulter in his opening group game of the WGC Matchplay.

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England and West Indies expand the number of matches to be played in the Caribbean in 2022

England and West Indies have increased the number of matches they will play in the Caribbean next year.

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India v England: Jonny Bairstow says any side in the world would miss not having Joe Root

Jonny Bairstow says "any side in the world would miss Joe Root," after England's 66-run loss to India in the first one-day-international in Pune.

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Barcelona 3-0 Manchester City: City on brink of Champions League exit

Manchester City are on the brink of exiting the Women's Champions League at the quarter-final stage after defeat by Barcelona.

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World Championship: Stephen Hendry to meet Jimmy White in qualifier

Veterans Stephen Hendry and Jimmy White will meet in the first qualifying round of the World Championship next month.

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Six Nations: Scotland make four changes, Romain Ntamack starts for France

Scotland restore Chris Harris, Ali Price and George Turner, along with fit-again Finn Russell, for Friday's Six Nations finale against France.

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Concussion in sport: Gordon Taylor responds to Chris Sutton's dementia criticism

Gordon Taylor says the Professional Footballers' Association has done more than other unions on the issue of dementia in football.

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'Heartbroken' Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone breaks down over Boulder shooting

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone breaks down in tears as he pays tribute to the victims of a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado.

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Fifa hands former president Sepp Blatter new ban

Fifa bans ex-president Sepp Blatter from football until 2028 after giving him a new suspension of six years and eight months.

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Fernando Alonso: Two-time world champion is back racing in Formula 1

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso speaks to BBC Sport about being back in F1 after two years racing in other categories.

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The Players podcast - Jamaica star Shaw on 'crazy' love for football in France

Jamaica's Khadija Shaw says she was surprised by the love for women's football she experienced in France during the World Cup and how that influenced her move to Bordeaux.

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Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies on his parents fleeing war and his efforts to help refugees

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies says he was saved from a life of guns and fighting by his parents' decision to flee war in Liberia and become refugees in Ghana.

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Sheikh Hamdan: Owner of Nashwan, Dayjur and Battaash dies ages 75

Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a major figure in horse racing for several decades, dies at the age of 75.

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Gareth Bale: Wales captain dreams of final chance to play at World Cup

Wales captain Gareth Bale says qualifying for his first World Cup would realise his one remaining burning ambition.

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Tokyo 2020: Covid-19 pandemic will affect Olympic hopes, says Katarina Johnson-Thompson

World heptathlon champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson says Olympic success this summer will be determined by who has coped best with the pandemic.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Are Portugal a better team without the country's greatest player?

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has a dilemma on his hands - embrace the next generation, trust in his country's greatest player or try to combine both approaches?

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Dillian Whyte column: Povetkin rematch & Joshua v Fury

In Dillian Whyte's second column for BBC Sport, he talks about being knocked out, the Rumble on the Rock rematch and Anthony Joshua fighting Tyson Fury.

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John Stones: England defender felt 'helpless' having to watch national team on TV

John Stones says he felt helpless having to watch England on TV after being recalled to the squad for the first time since November 2019.

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Concussion in sport: Saliva test is 94% accurate in rugby union trial

Using pitchside saliva tests to diagnose concussion is a step closer after a "game-changing" trial in rugby union.

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Transfer rumours: Ramsey, Rodriguez, Kounde, Torres, Lloris, Maignan, Koulibaly

Liverpool consider Ramsey, Arsenal target Rodriguez, Manchester United look to Kounde or Torres, Everton want Koulibaly plus more.

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Six Nations: Bundee Aki handed four-match ban after England red card

Ireland centre Bundee Aki will serve a four-match suspension after his red card in Saturday's 32-18 Six Nations victory over England.

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Cesare Prandelli: Fiorentina coach quits club after 'dark cloud' develops inside him

Cesare Prandelli has quit as Fiorentina manager and plans to step away from football after a "dark cloud" developed inside him.

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Formula 1 drivers allowed to take the knee before Grands Prix this season

Formula 1 drivers will be allowed to take the knee to demonstrate their opposition to racism before Grands Prix again this season.

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Eddie Jones: England coach's future hinges on 'brutally honest' RFU review

Eddie Jones' future as England coach will hinge on a "brutally honest" review into their Six Nations performance, says RFU boss Bill Sweeney.

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Mark Cavendish leads in Italy as Adam Yates strong in Catalunya time trial

Britain's Mark Cavendish continues his improved form, leading the general classification in the Coppi e Bartali race in Italy.

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Mason Greenwood: Manchester United striker withdraws from England Under-21s squad

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood withdraws from England Under-21s squad because of injury.

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India v England: Krunal Pandya propels hosts to win in Pune

England squander the chance to win a fluctuating first one-day international against India, losing by 66 runs in Pune.

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British and Irish Lions plan for tour to go ahead in South Africa

The British and Irish Lions plan to tour South Africa this summer after rejecting contingency options of staging the matches elsewhere

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Rory McIlroy teams up with Pete Cowen to rediscover form for Masters

Rory McIlroy has started working with renowned coach Pete Cowen on an official basis as he bids to rediscover his form for the Masters.

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Champions League: Real Madrid to host Liverpool in Spain after Covid policy change

Real Madrid's Champions League match at home to Liverpool will not be moved abroad, after an easing of coronavirus restrictions.

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Chris Robshaw: Ex-England captains says US move was for a 'new life experience'

Former England captain Chris Robshaw says a desire to expand his horizons was behind his move to the United States.

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Rory Best column: 'Ireland must ride the wave of England win into the autumn'

In his final column, former Ireland captain Rory Best considers the long-term impact of Ireland's impressive Six Nations win over England

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Gareth Bale: Tottenham's on-loan forward plans to return to Real Madrid

Tottenham's on-loan forward Gareth Bale says he plans to return to Real Madrid next season.

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England are at 'end of an era' - Ugo Monye

Former England wing Ugo Monye says England have to face up to the end of an era and make sweeping changes after the worst Six Nations campaign in a generation.

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Formula 1: Francois-Xavier Demaison new Williams technical director

New Williams chief executive officer Jost Capito has made his first major appointment in recruiting Francois-Xavier Demaison as a technical director to lead car design.

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Frank Worthington: Former England striker dies aged 72 following long illness

Former England striker Frank Worthington dies aged 72 following a long illness.

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Fight Talk: Dillian Whyte, Alexander Povetkin, Lawrence Okolie, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua

Will Dillian Whyte beat Alexander Povetkin in their heavyweight rematch? Can Lawrence Okolie clean up the cruiserweight division? Plus more in this week's Fight Talk.

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NBA: Houston Rockets beat Toronto Raptors to end 20-game losing run

The Houston Rockets have ended their 20-game losing streak with a 117-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

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Belize football team bus held up by armed gang in Haiti

The Belize Football Federation expresses its "disappointment and disgust" after a bus taking the national team to their hotel in Haiti is held up by an armed gang.

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Formula 1 2021: Mick Schumacher ready to emulate 'idol' father

Mick Schumacher starts his Formula 1 career this weekend in Bahrain as a rookie like no other.

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Transfer rumours: Ings, Van de Beek, Daka, Ocampos, Van Aanholt, Vlahovic

Ings could replace Aguero at Man City, Man Utd to offer Van de Beek in transfer dealings, Daka attracting Premier League interest, plus more.

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Tour Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats John Higgins 10-8 to reach semi-final

Ronnie O'Sullivan beats John Higgins 10-8 to reach the semi-final of The Tour Championship at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport.

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Euro 2020: Which players should be England's attacking options this summer?

England boss Gareth Southgate is spoilt for choice in attack this summer - this is who you and our pundits think should play with Harry Kane.

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Concussion in sport: Dan Scarbrough joins legal case against rugby's governing bodies

Former England international Dan Scarbrough joins legal case against rugby's governing bodies over alleged failures to protect players from the risks caused by concussion.

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Romelu Lukaku to join Belgium squad after negative Covid test

Striker Romelu Lukaku will join up with the Belgium squad after testing negative for Covid-19 following an outbreak at his club Inter Milan.

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Watch: Goalkeeper scores from own box in Portugal

Watch the moment Varzim goalkeeper Ricardo Nunes scores with a huge punt during his team's 2-0 win over Mafra in the Portuguese second division.

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McLaren sign teenager Ugo Ugochukwu to support him through junior categories

McLaren sign contract with 13-year-old American karter Ugo Ugochukwu to support him through racing's junior categories.

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Johnny Dumfries: Ex-F1 driver & Le Mans 24 Hours winner dies aged 62

Scotland's former Formula 1 driver and 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours winner Johnny Dumfries dies, aged 62.

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Irish wins at Cheltenham 'like Premier League v Championship'

The record 23-5 Cheltenham Festival win for Irish-trained horses over British runners is likened to Premier League clubs facing Championship sides.

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Six Nations: Scotland's Sean Maitland out for France tie as Adam Hastings returns

Saracens back Sean Maitland is a surprise absentee from Gregor Townsend's 29-man squad for Scotland's final Six Nations game against France on Friday.

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India v England: Eoin Morgan says players can earn T20 World Cup spot in ODIs

Captain Eoin Morgan says players from outside England's Twenty20 side can use the one-day series against India to push their case to be at the World Cup.

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Shreyas Iyer: Lancashire sign India batsman for One-Day Cup

Lancashire sign top-order India batsman Shreyas Iyer for the group stages of the One-Day Cup.

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Xabi Alonso: Borussia Monchengladbach offer World Cup winner job, but no decision yet - Balague

Xabi Alonso has had an offer to take over as Borussia Monchengladbach's new manager, but a decision has not yet been made, says Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.

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Man City: Why quadruple bid should not define City’s season - Micah Richards

BBC pundit Micah Richards says Manchester City must keep their focus on each individual competition rather than thinking about a quadruple as they chase glory on four fronts.

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The Masters: Brooks Koepka could miss Augusta National event after knee surgery

Four-time major champion Brooks Koepka may miss next month's Masters after undergoing surgery on his right knee.

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Neil McCann: Unbeaten season is - and should be - important to Rangers

Completing the Scottish Premiership campaign unbeaten is important to Rangers, despite Steven Gerrard's comments that it is a "sideshow', says Neil McCann.

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Six Nations Lions watch: Alun Wyn Jones, Louis Rees-Zammit, Johnny Sexton, CJ Stander

Pick your starting Lions XV as Alun Wyn Jones leads the captaincy race, Johnny Sexton shines at 10 and Louis Rees-Zammit lays claim on a starting spot.

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NBA: Chris Paul reaches 10,000 assists as the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers

Chris Paul becomes the sixth man in NBA history to reach 10,000 assists as the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Katherine Diaz: Tributes paid to surfer killed by lightning

The International Surfing Association pays tribute to El Salvador surfer Katherine Diaz, who died after being struck by lightning.

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Euro 2020: Which players should be England's attacking options this summer?

England manager Gareth Southgate appears spoilt for choice with attacking options this summer, who do you think he should take?

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Six Nations: Where are stalled Eddie Jones' England going wrong?

Slow starts. Record points conceded. A sky-high penalty count. How England's Six Nations campaign fell short on multiple fronts.

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USMNT scored four late goals to get their second win in CONCACAF Olympic qualifying

The United States U-23 men's national team defeats the Dominican Republic U-23 men's team in the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament. The US scored four late goals to get their second win of the tournament.

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Transfer rumours: Wijnaldum, Odegaard, Dragusin Kean, Musso

Liverpool unaware that Wijnaldum move is done, Arsenal want Odegaard permanently, Palace keen on Juventus defender, plus more.

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Honda Classic: Matt Jones maintains advantage for five-shot win

Australian Matt Jones maintains his advantage on the final day to win the Honda Classic in Florida by five strokes.

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Sport urged to drop high carbon sponsorship deals

Sports teams and competitions are urged to drop sponsorship deals from companies that promote "high carbon lifestyles, products and services".

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Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open

Serena Williams pulls out of this week's Miami Open after having oral surgery.

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Leicester City 3-1 Man Utd: Foxes into FA Cup semi-finals

Leicester City move into the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1981-82 as they eliminate Manchester United at the King Power Stadium.

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FA Cup semi-finals: Chelsea v Man City, Leicester v Southampton

Eight-time winners Chelsea will play quadruple-chasing Manchester City while Southampton face Leicester in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Premiership: Northampton Saints 21-28 Bristol Bears - Leaders Bristol leave it late

Late tries from Luke Morahan and Andy Uren give Bristol Bears a bonus-point win over Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens.

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West Ham 3-3 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta jokes draw against West Ham will give him nightmares

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the goals that his side conceded in their 3-3 draw with West Ham were unacceptable, joking the game would "give him nightmares".

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West Ham United 3-3 Arsenal: Gunners rescue point from 3-0 down

Arsenal come from three goals down to rescue a point in a stunning game at London rivals West Ham in the Premier League.

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Juventus 0-1 Benevento: Champions' hopes of a 10th straight Serie A title dealt major blow

Juventus' hopes of winning a 10th straight Serie A title are dealt a major blow as they are upstaged by strugglers Benevento.

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Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield United: Blues into FA Cup semi-finals after win at Stamford Bridge

Eight-time winners Chelsea move into the FA Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought home win against Sheffield United.

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Six Nations 2021: England's Maro Itoje defends 'truly special' coach Eddie jones

England lock Maro Itoje says head coach Eddie Jones is "truly special", insisting the players must be held accountable for their poor Six Nations.

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Celtic 1-1 Rangers: Alfredo Morelos strike maintains champions' unbeaten campaign

Alfredo Morelos' first goal in 13 Old Firm derbies ensures champions Rangers remain on course for an unbeaten Scottish Premiership season after drawing at Celtic.

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Steve Bruce: Newcastle boss retains support of owner Mike Ashley despite dismal run

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce still has the support of owner Mike Ashley despite a poor defeat by fellow Premier League strugglers Brighton on Saturday.

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England in India 2021: Jofra Archer misses ODI series with elbow injury

Fast bowler Jofra Archer will miss England's one-day international series against India next week because of an elbow injury.

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LeBron James: Los Angeles Lakers star injures ankle in defeat by Atlanta Hawks

LeBron James will be "out indefinitely" after sustaining an ankle sprain in the Los Angeles Lakers' 99-94 defeat by the Atlanta Hawks.

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Matt Dawson column: Wales being denied Grand Slam by France will haunt them for years

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson says he still has flashbacks to times his Grand Slam hopes were ended and the same will be true for Wales players.

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Celtic v Rangers: How the Old Firm derby tide was turned by Ibrox side

BBC Scotland takes a look at how Rangers have turned the Old Firm derby tide against Celtic.

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France 32-30 Wales: Wayne Pivac 'numb' after side let Grand Slam slip

Wayne Pivac is left feeling "numb" after his Wales side's Grand Slam hopes are crushed with a dramatic last-gasp defeat in France.

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France 32-30 Wales: Jones and Navidi rue Welsh indiscipline in Paris defeat

Captain Alun Wyn Jones and flanker Josh Navidi rue Wales indiscipline late on that helped France deny them a Grand Slam in Paris.

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Six Nations: We need to reset England team - Eddie Jones after Ireland defeat

England coach Eddie Jones says he needs "to reset the team" after their Six Nations title defence ended in defeat by Ireland and a fifth-place finish.

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Johnny Sexton: Ireland fly-half says win over England vindicates squad's belief

Johnny Sexton said Ireland's 32-18 victory over England vindicates the squad's belief that they have been progressing under Andy Farrell.

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Transfer rumours: Shaw, Neto, Rudigerm Vazquez, Alaba, Koulibaly

Luke Shaw set for new Old Trafford deal, Wolves winger tipped for move, Alaba close to Real Madrid switch, plus more.

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England in India: Jofra Archer's elbow injury has "got worse" - Eoin Morgan

Jofra Archer's elbow injury has "got worse" and "needs attention", says England captain Eoin Morgan.

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Lawrence Okolie knocks out Krzysztof Głowacki to land WBO cruiserweight title

Lawrence Okolie produces a superb display before knocking out Krzysztof Głowacki to become a world champion for the first time.

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Real Valladolid 1-1 Sevilla: Goalkeeper Bono scores injury-time equaliser

Sevilla goalkeeper Bono scores an injury-time equaliser to rescue a La Liga point at Real Valladolid.

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France 32-30 Wales: Late drama as hosts deny Wales at the death

France inflict heartbreak on Wales as they seal late victory in dramatic fashion to deny Wayne Pivac's side a Grand Slam in Paris.

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Jude Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund midfielder subjected to racist abuse

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham was subjected to racist abuse after Saturday's Bundesliga draw at Cologne.

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France v Scotland: Premiership clubs to release Scots for Six Nations closer

Scotland's Premiership players will be available for Friday's rearranged match with France, Six Nations organisers have confirmed.

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Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Newcastle United: Seagulls boost survival hopes

Brighton ease their relegation concerns at the expense of fellow strugglers Newcastle as Graham Potter's side move six points clear of the Premier League's bottom three.

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Everton 0-2 Man City: Ilkay Gundogan & De Bruyne goals keep quadruple hopes alive

Late goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne keep Manchester City on course for a quadruple with an FA Cup quarter-final win at Everton.

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Ireland 32-18 England: Hosts impress as they stun dismal England despite Bundee Aki red card

Ireland produce an outstanding display to overcome an ill-disciplined England 32-18 in the Six Nations despite Bundee Aki's red card.

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India v England: Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar seal series in Ahmedabad

England lose the Twenty20 series decider to an India side that followed a batting masterclass with some wonderful bowling in Ahmedabad.

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Six Nations 2021: Gregor Townsend 'positive' on player release for France game

Negotiations with Premiership Rugby for the release of players for Scotland v France are looking "positive", says Gregor Townsend.

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Celta Vigo 1-3 Real Madrid: Karim Benzema nets first-half double in win

Karim Benzema continues his fine goalscoring form with two goals against Celta Vigo as Real Madrid move up to second in La Liga.

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Six Nations: Scotland 52-10 Italy - Townsend's side rout visitors at Murrayfield

Scotland run in eight tries as they dispatch a limp Italy at Murrayfield and return to winning ways in the Six Nations.

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Bayern Munich 4-0 VfB Stuttgart: Robert Lewandowski nets hat-trick

Robert Lewandowski scores a first-half hat-trick as ten-man Bayern Munich thrash Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.

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Roman Abramovich: Chelsea owner 'shocked' by racist abuse of players

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich tells Forbes Magazine he is "shocked" by the racist abuse some of his players receive.

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Milan-San Remo: Jasper Stuyven wins Milan-San Remo as lively Pidcock impresses

Belgium's Jasper Stuyven takes a surprise victory at Milan-San Remo after breaking away late on from many of the world's best riders.

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Bournemouth 0-3 Southampton: Nathan Redmond inspires FA Cup win

Southampton put their Premier League troubles to one side as they reach the FA Cup semi-finals by brushing past Championship hosts Bournemouth.

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Mexican Open: Earthquake fails to stop Alexander Zverev from reaching final

An earthquake fails to stop Alexander Zverev from beating fellow German Dominik Koepfer to reach the Mexican Open final in Acapulco.

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Peter Lorimer: Leeds United's record goalscorer dies aged 74

Leeds United's record goalscorer Peter Lorimer dies aged 74.

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Peter Lorimer obituary: An 'explosive and influential member of the greatest Leeds side in history'

Peter Lorimer, who has died aged 74, will be remembered as one of the most explosive and influential members of the greatest side in Leeds United's history.

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Tokyo 2020: No international fans at Olympics and Paralympics

No international fans will be permitted at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics this summer because of the pandemic.

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Six Nations 2021: Wales face France in Paris for Grand Slam in unfamiliar circumstances

Wales seek their fifth Grand Slam of the Six Nations era on Saturday but the experience will be very different from previous years.

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Rachael Blackmore leading Cheltenham jockey in 'phenomenal' Festival

Rachael Blackmore says her Cheltenham Festival was "phenomenal" after becoming the first woman to be the leading jockey at the meeting.

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Transfer rumours: Haaland, Moriba, Mbappe, Aguero, Pogba

Race on for Erling Braut Haaland but striker wants Real Madrid move, Man Utd eyeing Barcelona's Ilaix Moriba, plus more.

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Rangers: Slavia to file 'brutal attack' complaint with police

Slavia Prague say they have lodged a criminal complaint over a "brutal attack" on Ondrej Kudela at Ibrox and include Rangers boss Steven Gerrard as a witness.

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Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker confirmed, plus Katie Taylor v Natasha Jonas

Derek Chisora and former world champion Joseph Parker's bout is confirmed for 1 May as part of an exciting card.

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Arsenal 2-0 Man Utd: Gunners boost Champions League hopes

Arsenal boost their hopes of a Champions League place next season by beating Manchester United in the Women's Super League.

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Julia Stoliarenko: UFC fighter collapses twice at Las Vegas weigh-in

UFC fighter Julia Stoliarenko collapses twice at a weigh-in, prompting her bout with Julia Avila to be postponed.

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India v England: Dawid Malan backed by Paul Collingwood

Paul Collingwood backs England's Dawid Malan to find the form that led him to be rated as the number one Twenty20 batsman in the world.

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Raymond van Barneveld being monitored after collapsing at PDC event in Milton Keynes

Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld is being monitored by medics after collapsing at the Players Championship 8 on Friday.

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Joe Hart apologises for 'job done' post after Tottenham exit

Tottenham keeper Joe Hart apologises after a member of his social media team posted a message of "job done" after Spurs were knocked out of the Europa League.

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Cheltenham Gold Cup: Minella Indo wins from A Plus Tard

Minella Indo wins a thrilling Cheltenham Gold Cup under Jack Kennedy to deny Rachael Blackmore aboard A Plus Tard in a 1-2 for trainer Henry de Bromhead,

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Stable employee banned for taking Gordon Elliott dead horse photo

The man who took the photograph of leading Irish trainer Gordon Elliott sitting on a dead horse gets a two-month suspension.

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Dr Richard Freeman: Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky chief struck off medical register

Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor Richard Freeman is struck off the medical register permanently.

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Europa League quarter-final draw: Manchester United to play Granada, Arsenal face Slavia Prague

Manchester United will play Granada in the Europa League quarter-finals, while Arsenal will face Slavia Prague.

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Okolie v Głowacki: Bullying, rap tunes, title dreams and a true test

Lawrence Okolie recalls a journey from his attempts to lose weight to the cusp of being a world cruiserweight champion.

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Liverpool face Real Madrid in Champions League last eight

Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Manchester City will play Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea will face Porto.

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Gary Neville defends choice of Maheta Molango as new PFA boss

Gary Neville defends the choice of Maheta Molango as prospective new PFA chief executive against "disparaging" criticism.

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Rangers manager Steven Gerrard backs Glen Kamara on racial abuse claim

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he trusts Glen Kamara "100 per cent" over his claims of being racially abused by Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela in their Europa League match.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov '100% officially retired', says Dana White

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has "100% officially retired", from UFC says the organisation's president Dana White.

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Fantasy Football tips: Kane, Dallas, Dunk, Reguilon - who to bring in for gameweek 29?

BBC Radio 5 Live's Alistair Bruce-Ball gives his fantasy football tips for gameweek 29 and how you can maximise your Free Hit...

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Six Nations: Boom and bust Wales chase more Grand Slam glory in France

As Wales chase an improbable Grand Slam on Saturday, BBC Sport Wales delves into the boom and bust years of Welsh rugby.

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Uriel Antuna nets hat-trick, Mexico wins 4-1 in CONCACAF Olympic qualifying first match

Mexico opened its CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament with a 4-1 win over the Dominican Republic. Uriel Antuna scored a hat-trick for El Tri in a dominating performance to open the tournament.

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Alexi Lalas’ on-field winners from USMNT’s gritty 1-0 win vs. Costa Rica

Alexi Lalas breaks down why he was impressed with David Ochoa, Samuel Vines and Jesus Ferreira during the United States Men’s National Team’s win vs. Costa Rica in the CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying.

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USMNT tops Costa Rica, 1-0, in the opening of CONCACAF Olympic qualifying

The United States Men’s National Team picked up a win in their opening match of CONCACAF Olympic qualifying, 1-0, thanks to a 33rd-minute goal from forward Jesus Ferreira.

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Rangers: Steven Gerrard says Glen Kamara racially abused by Slavia player

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard was left "angry and upset" after midfielder Glen Kamara told him he was racially abused during his side's Europa League defeat by Slavia Prague.

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Gareth Southgate says footballers should be offered coronavirus vaccine soon

England manager Gareth Southgate says footballers should be offered a coronavirus vaccine soon because of the risks of playing during the pandemic.

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Transfer rumours: Bastoni, Grealish, Kokcu, Morrison, Ribery, Cavani, Hoppe

Liverpool plot £43m move for Inter's Alessandro Bastoni, Franck Ribery keen to move back to Bundesliga, plus more.

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AC Milan 0-1 Man Utd (1-2 agg): Paul Pogba scores winner as visitors into Europa League last eight

Paul Pogba scores the winner on his Manchester United return as they edge past AC Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.

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Rangers 0-2 Slavia Prague (1-3 agg): Steven Gerrard's side have two men sent off in exit

Rangers finished their last-16 tie with nine men as Slavia Prague inflicted their first defeat at Ibrox in just over a year to knock Steven Gerrard's side out of the Europa League.

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Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 Tottenham (agg. 3-2): Spurs failed at basics of life, says sorry Mourinho

Jose Mourinho apologises to Tottenham fans and says his players failed "at the basics of life" as they are knocked out of the Europa League.

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Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 Tottenham aet (agg: 3-2): Mislav Orsic stuns Spurs in Europa League

Tottenham let slip a two-goal first-leg lead as they are knocked out of the Europa League by Mislav Orsic's hat-trick for Dinamo Zagreb.

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Arsenal 0-1 Olympiakos (agg: 3-2): Gunners lose but reach Europa League last eight

Arsenal are given a scare by Olympiakos but win on aggregate to reach the last eight of the Europa League.

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Tokyo Olympics: Up to 10 Russians can compete in track and field events as neutrals

Up to 10 Russian track and field athletes will be able to compete as neutrals at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, World Athletics confirms.

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India v England: Hosts win fourth T20 by eight runs to set up series decider

India set up a series decider with an eight-run win over England in an absorbing fourth Twenty20 in Ahmedabad.

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Mercedes expect to start new Formula 1 season slower than Red Bull

Mercedes say they expect to start the new Formula 1 season next weekend with a slower car than Red Bull.

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Jesse Lingard, Luke Shaw and John Stones return to England squad

England boss Gareth Southgate recalls Jesse Lingard, Luke Shaw and John Stones to his squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers later this month.

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Six Nations: Wales lock Adam Beard back for Grand Slam trip to France

Coach Wayne Pivac recalls lock Adam Beard in the only change to his side as Wales aim to complete the Six Nations Grand Slam against France.

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N'Golo Kante: Is the Chelsea midfielder back to his best?

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is clearly impressing new boss Thomas Tuchel after his man-of-the match performance in the Champions League last-16 victory over Atletico Madrid.

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Six Nations 2021: Ireland v England - Elliot Daly will replace injured Henry Slade at outside centre

England's Elliot Daly will replace the injured Henry Slade against Ireland in Saturday's Six Nations match, making his first international start at outside centre since 2016.

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Ligue 1 player travel ban to hit Cup of Nations qualifiers

Countries facing crucial qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations will be hit after Ligue 1 and 2 players were banned from leaving Europe.

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Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to be fastest street track

The inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place on the sport's fastest street circuit, claims Formula 1.

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Ellyse Perry: Australia all-rounder reflects on her sporting career in pictures

New Hundred signing Ellyse Perry reflects on her finest football and cricket moments through some nostalgic photographs.

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Chelsea 2-0 Atletico Madrid: Nobody will want to play Chelsea -Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes no team would want to be drawn against his side in the Champions League, after advancing to the quarter-finals with a 3-0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid.

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The Hundred: Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry joins Birmingham Phoenix

Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry joins Birmingham Phoenix for this summer's Hundred competition.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo helps Milwaukee Bucks beat Philadelphia 76ers

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 10 points in overtime as Milwaukee Bucks come back from a 19 point deficit to beat Philadelphia 76ers 109-105.

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All England Open: Indonesia squad withdraw from competition

Indonesia's badminton squad withdraw from the All England Open after being contacted by the NHS Test and Trace service.

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Tokyo Games creative head quits over 'Olympig' insult

Hiroshi Sasaki had proposed that plus-size entertainer Naomi Watanabe appear at the opening ceremony as a pig.

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AC Milan v Man Utd: Stefano Pioli, the boss from a family of Inter fans and postmen

AC Milan are preparing to face Manchester United in the second-leg of their Europa League Round-of-16 tie, but who is manager Stefano Pioli?

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Football's child sex abuse scandal: Survivors say game 'must learn from mistakes'

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse say football must not be complacent after a review into historical abuse in the sport was published.

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Transfer rumours: Origi, Gibbs, Van de Beek, Elneny, Dybala

Borussia Dortmund want Liverpool forward, former England defender to join Inter Miami, Juventus striker offered to Premier League pair, plus more.

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Chelsea 2-0 Atletico Madrid (3-0 agg): Hosts reach Champions League last eight

Chelsea move into the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in seven years with a 3-0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid.

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Bayern Munich 2-1 Lazio: Robert Lewandowski scores as Bayern reach Champions League quarter-finals

Robert Lewandowski is on the scoresheet again as Bayern Munich cruise into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with victory over Lazio.

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WSL: Everton 0-3 Chelsea: Fran Kirby on scoresheet again in comfortable win

Chelsea recover from missing penalty in the opening minute to overcome Everton and preserve their position at the WSL summit.

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Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City: Visitors secure 10th successive WSL win

Manchester City secure a 10th WSL win in a row as they defeat bottom side Bristol City at Twerton Park.

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Nottingham Forest 0-2 Norwich City: Pukki & Dowell score as Canaries win

A scintillating first-half performance helps runaway leaders Norwich to their ninth successive victory at Nottingham Forest.

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Cheltenham Festival 2021: Punter needs Envoi Allen victory to win £511,000 from £5 stake

A punter needs Marsh Novices' Chase favourite Envoi Allen to win to land £511,000 from a £5 bet on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival.

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India v England: Mark Wood says winning toss does not give unfair advantage

Winning the toss in the Twenty20 international series against India does not give either team an unfair advantage, says England bowler Mark Wood.

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Cheltenham Festival 2021: Put The Kettle On wins Champion Chase

Put The Kettle On wins the Queen Mother Champion Chase with odds-on favourite Chacun Pour Soi back in third.

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Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin feature on Gibraltar £2 coin

Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin feature on a £2 coin in Gibraltar as they prepare to fight on the island on 27 March.

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NFL free agency: The 10 biggest deals of 2021, including Dak Prescott, Trent Williams & JJ Watt

Bumper contracts, a blockbuster trade and a quarterback carousel - this year's biggest free-agency deals in the NFL.

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Ireland v England: Tom Curry can be another Richie McCaw - Matt Proudfoot

England flanker Tom Curry could develop into a player to match All Black great Richie McCaw, says forwards coach Matt Proudfoot.

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Football's child sex abuse scandal: Sheldon review finds 'institutional failings'

"There was no excuse" - a long-awaited report finds "significant institutional failings" at the Football Association between 1995 and 2000 left some children unsafe.

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Sabine Schmitz: Former racing driver and Top Gear presenter dies aged 51

Former racing driver and Top Gear presenter Sabine Schmitz has died from cancer aged 51.

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Champions League remains 'big one' for Manchester City after reaching quarter-finals

Manchester City remain on course to win the quadruple, but is the Champions League the one they want the most?

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Champions League: Why Bayern Munich could dominate European football for years to come

As Bayern Munich prepare for life without some of their key players, we look at why the European champions are already one step ahead of the game.

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Tiger Woods returns home from hospital after crash

Tiger Woods says he will work on "getting stronger every day" as he returns home from hospital after a serious car crash.

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America's Cup: New Zealand retain title with 7-3 win over Luna Rossa

Team New Zealand seal the 36th America's Cup with a 7-3 victory over Luna Rossa following a 46-second win in race 10.

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Transfer rumours: Milenkovic, Haaland, Ronaldo, Goncalves, Berge

Manchester United start talks with the agent of Fiorentina's Nikola Milenkovic, while Liverpool eye Sheffield United's Sander Berge, plus more.

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Chelsea Pitman says it is time to 'start a conversation' about miscarriage

England international Chelsea Pitman says it is time to "start a conversation" about miscarriage.

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The Players podcast: England's Fara Williams and Lucy Bronze on comparisons to men's games

England players Fara Williams and Lucy Bronze call on the comparisons between women's and men's football to stop.

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India v England: Eoin Morgan 'close to tears' over 100th cap

England captain Eoin Morgan says he was close to tears when Jos Buttler presented him with a special cap to mark his 100th Twenty20 international.

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Hollie Davidson and Joy Neville to undertake referee and TMO roles at Munster-Benetton game

Scottish official Hollie Davidson will referee her first Pro14 game when Munster host Benetton on Friday with Joy Neville the television match official.

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Lee Bowyer: Birmingham City appoint new head coach after Aitor Karanka steps down

Aitor Karanka steps down as head coach of Championship strugglers Birmingham City, with Lee Bowyer replacing him.

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India v England: Jos Buttler ensures Virat Kohli knock is in vain

Jos Buttler's brutal hitting trumps the genius of Virat Kohli in England's eight-wicket defeat of India in the third Twenty20 in Ahmedabad.

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Jordan Pickford: Everton keeper to miss England World Cup qualifiers through injury

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will miss England's three World Cup qualifiers this month after sustaining an abdominal muscle injury.

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Thomas Tuchel: Can Chelsea boss find goals after restoring Blues harmony?

Thomas Tuchel has restored equilibrium to Chelsea but can he get them scoring?

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Six Nations 2021: England's Jonny May says Scotland loss was "wake-up call"

England's opening-day Six Nations humbling by Scotland acted as a "line in the sand" and a "wake-up call", according to wing Jonny May.

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Tadej Pogacar wins Tirreno-Adriatico as Geraint Thomas 11th in time trial

Tour de France victor Tadej Pogacar wins the Tirreno-Adriatico after a final-day time trial.

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Sheffield United and Southampton each fined £20,000 for failing to control players

Sheffield United and Southampton are fined £20,000 each for failing to ensure their players "conducted themselves in an orderly fashion".

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Elliot Giles: the story behind breaking a 38-year-old British record

Elliot Giles ran the second fastest time ever to break Sebastian Coe's 800m British indoor record last month. But who is he, and where did that time come from?

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Cheltenham Festival 2021: Rachael Blackmore in historic win on Honeysuckle

Rachael Blackmore makes racing history as she becomes the first female jockey to win the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham with victory on Honeysuckle.

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Six Nations 2021: Ireland v England - Henry Slade a doubt with lower leg problem

Centre Henry Slade is a doubt for England's Six Nations finale in Ireland because of a calf problem.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: AC Milan striker recalled by Sweden

Sweden's record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been recalled to the national team, five years after announcing his retirement.

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Che Adams called up to Scotland squad for World Cup qualifiers

Southampton striker Che Adams is called up to Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers.

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CJ Stander: Ireland and Munster back row to retire at end of season

Ireland and Munster back row CJ Stander announces that he will retire from rugby at the end of this season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rob Gronkowski set to follow Tom Brady in signing new deal

Four-time Super Bowl winner Rob Gronkowski looks set to follow quarterback Tom Brady in signing a new contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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WXV: 'Landmark' global women's rugby union competition launched

A "landmark" global women's rugby union competition is launched by the sport's international governing body.

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NBA: LeBron James helps LA Lakers beat Golden State Warriors

LeBron James records the 98th triple-double of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers ease to a 128-97 win over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.

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UFC 261: Usman-Masvidal 2 to headline first full-capacity event in 13 months

The UFC is set to host its first full-capacity event in 13 months, headlined by a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal.

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Chris Wilder leaves Sheff Utd: What is it like being a caretaker manager?

Sheffield United's Paul Heckingbottom knows what it is like to be a successful caretaker manager, but it has not been the dream promotion for others.

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Rui Patricio: Wolves keeper 'going to be OK' after head injury - Nuno Espirito Santo

Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio is "conscious" and "going to be OK" after his head injury against Liverpool, says boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Jota, Jesus, McNeil, Rudiger, Stones, Dunk

Which forward may be starting to finally mature ? And who is so full of confidence it is scary?

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Transfer rumours: Dybala, Haaland, Van de Beek, Odegaard

Chelsea and Tottenham are both contenders to sign Paulo Dybala, while Donny van de Beek want to end his time with Manchester United, plus more.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Liverpool: Diogo Jota scores winner before worrying Rui Patricio injury

Diogo Jota rekindles Liverpool's Premier League top-four hopes with the winning goal on his return to Molineux in a game that ends with a worrying head injury to Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio.

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Six Nations 2021: Ken Owens says Wales coach Wayne Pivac right to back philosophy

Hooker Ken Owens says he is glad Wales coach Wayne Pivac continued to believe in his philosophy with Wales on the brink of a Grand Slam.

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Cheltenham Festival 2021: A meeting like no other starts on Tuesday

A Cheltenham Festival like no other begins on Tuesday - without spectators and with racing looking for a lift after negative headlines.

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Andy Murray handed Miami Open wildcard for 2021 event

Britain's former wold number one Andy Murray is handed a wildcard for this month's Miami Open.

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India v England: Remaining three T20s to be played behind closed doors

England's remaining three Twenty20 internationals against India in Ahmedabad will be played behind closed doors because of rising coronavirus cases in the state of Gujarat.

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Mark Hughes: Ex-Manchester City boss calls for greater suicide awareness

Managers must understand that their decisions can "cast shadows" regarding players' mental health, says former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes.

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Tirreno-Adriatico: Mads Wurtz Schmidt wins stage six as Tadej Pogacar keeps overall lead

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar retains the overall lead before Tuesday's final time trial at Tirreno-Adriatico as Denmark's Mads Wurtz Schmidt wins stage six.

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Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury moves a step closer as Eddie Hearn says two-fight deal agreed

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's world heavyweight title showdown moves a step closer with Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn saying a two-fight deal has been signed.

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Six Nations 2021: Ireland's Garry Ringrose and James Ryan out of England game

Lock James Ryan and centre Garry Ringrose are ruled out of Ireland's final Six Nations match against England on Saturday.

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Yunus Musah: Former England Under-18s captain pledges international future to US

Valencia forward Yunus Musah opts against playing for England and pledges his international future to the United States.

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Eden Hazard: Zinedine Zidane 'can't explain' Real Madrid forward's latest injury

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says he "can't explain" Eden Hazard's latest injury setback.

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Sarah Taylor: Former England wicketkeeper joins Sussex coaching staff

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor is to join Sussex's coaching staff.

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Oleksandr Zinchenko: Defender says Manchester City are hungry for quadruple

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expresses doubt after defender Oleksandr Zinchenko's says the Blues are growing hungry for an unprecedented quadruple.

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Match of the Day 2: 'Chris Wilder was Sheffield United's Sir Alex Ferguson'

Match of the Day 2 pundits Martin Keown and Jermaine Jenas analyse what impact Chris Wilder's departure will have on Sheffield United's future.

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PSG players Angel di Maria and Marquinhos have homes burgled during match

The homes of Paris St-Germain players Angel di Maria and Marquinhos were burgled while the French champions played Nantes on Sunday.

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World Cup qualifiers: Injury doubt Aaron Ramsey included as Joe Allen returns for Wales

Juventus' Aaron Ramsey is named in Wales' squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers despite being an injury doubt, while Joe Allen returns.

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Austrian FA will 'proceed as planned' for Scotland match amid travel restrictions

The Austrian FA will "proceed as planned" with their match with Scotland, despite travel restrictions that may affect their squad.

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Uefa U21 Euros: Emile Smith Rowe named in England squad for first time

Mason Greenwood, Callum Hudson-Odoi & Emile Smith Rowe named in a strong England squad for next week's Uefa U21 Euro finals group stage.

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India v England: Ahmedabad pitch given 'average' rating

The Ahmedabad pitch on which England were beaten in two days in the third Test against India will not be punished by the International Cricket Council.

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Six Nations: Ireland's Paul O'Connell masterminds Scotland's downfall

Scotland's British & Irish Lions hopes could be dashed along with their Six Nations chances after defeat by Ireland, writes Tom English.

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NBA: Stephen Curry shines for Golden State Warriors in win over leaders Utah Jazz

Stephen Curry inspires the Golden State Warriors in victory over leaders the Utah Jazz on his 33rd birthday.

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British and Irish Lions watch: Ken Owens, Johnny Sexton, Anthony Watson, Finn Russell

England players redeem themselves, while Wales' Ken Owens and Ireland's Johnny Sexton impress as the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour draws closer.

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Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: 'A massive backward step - Jermaine Jenas on why Spurs' recent progress was 'all a lie'

MOTD2 pundit and former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas explains why Sunday's north London derby defeat was bad for Spurs in every way.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announces NFL retirement

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announces his retirement after 20 seasons in the NFL.

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Cagliari 1-3 Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick inside the opening 32 minutes as Juventus bounce back from their midweek Champions League exit by beating Cagliari 3-1.

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Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: Jose Mourinho says penalty decision was wrong

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says referee Michael Oliver "made a wrong decision" in awarding the penalty from which Arsenal scored the winner in their 2-1 victory.

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Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham: Mikel Arteta keen to move on after dropping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be available for selection again after being dropped against Spurs for a breach of pre-match protocol.

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Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Erik Lamela scores a rabona but is later red-carded in thrilling derby

Tottenham's Erik Lamela scores a stunning rabona goal but is later sent off as Arsenal come from behind to win a thrilling derby.

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India v England: Virat Kohli & Ishan Kishan shine in second T20

England suffer a chastening seven-wicket defeat by a resurgent India in the second Twenty20 in Ahmedabad.

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Six Nations 2021: Scotland 24-27 Ireland

Johnny Sexton knocks over a late penalty as Ireland survive a surge from Scotland to eke out a hectic Six Nations victory at Murrayfield.

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Torino 1-2 Inter Milan: Lautaro Martinez scores late winner

Lautaro Martinez scores a late winner as Inter beat Torino 2-1 to move nine points clear at the top of Serie A.

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Arsenal v Tottenham: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang dropped for “breach of pre-match protocol"

Arsenal say captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dropped for Sunday's game against Tottenham for a "breach of pre-match protocol."

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Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull a different animal after Formula 1 testing

Lewis Hamilton says rivals Red Bull will be a "different animal" in this year's championship after pre-season testing.

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Leicester City 5-0 Sheffield United: Kelechi Iheanacho scores hat-trick as Blades begin life after Chris Wilder with defeat

Kelechi Iheanacho scored a superb hat-trick against bottom club Sheffield United as Leicester City maintain their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

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Garbine Muguruza wins Dubai final as Eugenie Bouchard loses in Mexico

Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza claims a first WTA title in almost two years after winning the Dubai Championships.

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Southampton 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion: Leandro Trossard strike settles south coast derby

Brighton claim a vital victory in their quest to avoid relegation from the Premier League and leave Southampton far from safe.

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Matt Dawson column: France win was a lightbulb moment for England

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson says something clicked for England in Saturday's win against France.

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NBA: Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo posts triple-double to beat Washington Wizards

Giannis Antetokounmpo helps the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 125-119 by posting a triple-double.

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Six Nations: England v France - Eddie Jones relishes mix of romance and realism

Head coach Eddie Jones says England wish every game was as entertaining as their win over France, but his side must learn to win ugly as well.

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Juan Estrada beats Roman Gonzalez on split decision to become unified super-flyweight champion

Juan Estrada beats Roman Gonzalez on a split decision to be crowned unified super-flyweight world champion.

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Six Nations 2021: Wales look to create new history in Paris

All roads lead to Paris as Wales look to clinch a Six Nations title and ultimately win another Grand Slam by beating France.

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UFC Vegas 21: Leon Edwards fight with Belal Muhammad declared no contest after eye poke

Britain's Leon Edwards is left "heartbroken" after his welterweight fight with Belal Muhammad is declared a no contest following an eye poke.

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Players Championship: Lee Westwood and Bryson DeChambeau go head-to-head

England's Lee Westwood takes a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau into the final day at the Players Championship.

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Marvin Hagler: Boxing legend dies aged 66

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66, said the American's wife.

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Transfer rumours: Pope, Ronaldo, Solskjaer, Pogba, Wijnaldum, Alaba, Vestergaard

Manchester United interested in Burnley keeper Nick Pope, Cristiano Ronaldo focus on rest of season with Juventus, Chelsea and Man City given David Alaba hope, plus more.

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Virgil van Dijk & Joe Gomez unlikely for European Championship - Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is unlikely centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez will be fit for this summer's European Championship.

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Fulham 0-3 Manchester City: Sergio Aguero scores first league goal in over year

Sergio Aguero scores his first Premier League goal since January 2020 as Manchester City extend their lead at the top of the table with a win at struggling Fulham.

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Sheffield United confirm manager Chris Wilder's departure

Sheffield United confirm that manager Chris Wilder has left the club after almost five years in charge.

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Wilfried Zaha has a right not to take a knee - Roy Hodgson

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says Wilfried Zaha has a right not to take a knee, after the forward said in February that he would no longer follow the initiative.

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'Murray Walker we adore you' - Formula 1 legend in his own words and tributes from famous fans

Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker, who has died aged 97, explains why working in the sport meant so much to him, and friends and colleagues pay their own tributes.

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Everton 1-2 Burnley: Toffees home form not good enough - Carlo Ancelotti

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti admits his side's home form is "not good enough" with the Toffees five points adrift of the top four after their defeat by Burnley.

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Murray Walker: Formula 1 broadcasting legend dies at 97

Former Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker dies at the age of 97.

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Murray Walker: A legend with effervescent enthusiasm

Legendary motor racing commentator, who became as famous as the drivers themselves, dies at 97

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England 23-20 France: Maro Itoje try earns England Six Nations win at Twickenham

A late Maro Itoje try gives England victory over in-form France in the Six Nations at Twickenham.

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Highlights: Olympic champions Great Britain beat Ireland 2-1 in series opener

Olympic champions Great Britain fight back from conceding an early goal to beat Ireland 2-1 in the opening game of the three-match series in Belfast.

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Crystal Palace 1-0 West Bromwich Albion: Eagles dent Baggies' survival hopes

Luka Milivojevic’s first-half penalty earns Crystal Palace all three points against West Brom, whose survival hopes take a further hit.

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Six Nations: Wales hammer Italy to set up Grand Slam finale against France

Wales score seven tries against Italy in Rome to set up a Grand Slam chance against France in Paris next weekend.

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Mercedes make F1 testing progress despite Lewis Hamilton spin

Valtteri Bottas was fastest as Mercedes made progress on the second day of pre-season testing despite a spin by Lewis Hamilton.

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Werder Bremen 1-3 Bayern Munich: Robert Lewandowski on target in easy Bayern win

Robert Lewandowski moves joint-second on the all-time Bundesliga top goalscorers list as Bayern Munich won at Werder Bremen.

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Leeds United 0-0 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten run stretches to 12 games

Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten run stretches to 12 games as Chelsea are held in a gripping encounter at Leeds.

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Adil Rashid: England spinner not thinking about playing Test cricket

Leg-spinner Adil Rashid says he is not thinking about whether he will play Test cricket again and does not know if he will available for this winter's Ashes tour.

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Rory McIlroy: Bad form down to trying to copy Bryson DeChambeau

Rory McIlroy says trying to emulate Bryson DeChambeau's power hitting has been "detrimental" to his game.

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Let's talk about race: Black athletes on their experiences

BBC Sport hosts a video call with Kadeena Cox, Donna Fraser, and Imani-Lara Lansiquot about race, micro-aggressions, stereotypes and systems to make things easier to talk about race in athletics.

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NBA: Joel Embiid injured on return as Philadelphia 76ers beat Washington Wizards

Joel Embiid is injured in his first game since leaving Covid-19 isolation as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 127-101.

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Six Nations: How can England derail in-form France?

David Ellis, France's English defence coach for more than a decade, outlines five areas where unbeaten France can be defeated.

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India v England: Jofra Archer targets T20 World Cup & Ashes

England bowler Jofra Archer says he must "take care" of his elbow injury if he wants to play a full part in the Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes this year.

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Transfer rumours: Felix, Messi, Ronaldo, Draxler, Eder, Flick

Manchester City eye a move for Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo is linked with a return to Real Madrid, plus more.

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Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa: It was an ugly game, says Villa manager Dean Smith

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says it was an "ugly game" as his side conceded a late equaliser against Newcastle in a largely dull encounter at St James' Park.

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Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa: Steve Bruce is 'frustrated' with missed opportunities

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce says he is frustrated that his side missed some "big opportunities" in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.

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Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa: Jamaal Lascelles snatches point for hosts

Jamaal Lascelles scores in stoppage time to rescue a point for relegation-threatened Newcastle following a dramatic finale against Aston Villa at St James' Park.

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Fernando Alonso: Two-time Formula 1 title winner to race with metal plates in jaw

Fernando Alonso says he will have two metal plates in his jaw this season after breaking it in a cycling accident in February.

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Sergio Ramos: Zinedine Zidane unsure if defender will stay at Real Madrid

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says he is unsure if captain Sergio Ramos will stay at the club.

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Tom Brady: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback signs new deal with Super Bowl champions

Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady signs a contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Players Championship: Bryson DeChambeau sets joint clubhouse lead

Bryson DeChambeau hits a three-under-par 69 to put himself firmly in contention on six under midway through the second round of the Players Championship.

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Jose Mourinho: Tottenham boss ‘not looking down’ towards Arsenal

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says he is not looking down towards North London rivals Arsenal as his side chase a top-four place.

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Six Nations 2021: England v France - Eddie Jones' underdogs face pivotal game

Before the 2021 Six Nations began many would have picked England v France as a pivotal game. It is, but for different reasons than expected.

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India v England: Jofra Archer & Jason Roy star in first T20 win

A magnificent bowling performance sets England on the way to an eight-wicket victory over India in the first Twenty20 in Ahmedabad.

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Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes struggle at Formula 1 testing in Bahrain

World champions Mercedes have a difficult start to three days of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

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Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua fight 'nowhere near' being finalised

Britain's Tyson Fury says a heavyweight world title unification fight with compatriot Anthony Joshua is "nowhere near" being finalised.

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Women's Champions League: Chelsea v Wolfsburg and Barcelona v Manchester City in last eight

Chelsea will face Wolfsburg in the last eight of the Women's Champions League while Manchester City will play Barcelona.

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Chris Wilder: Sheffield United manager to leave role

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is set to leave his role after almost five years in charge.

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‘A boy with a big future’ – Diallo takes his Man Utd chance as Henderson learns a lesson

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire says Amad Diallo is ‘a boy with a big future’ as the youngster scores his first goal for Manchester United.

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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo scores fifth triple-double of season in Milwaukee Bucks win

Fresh from being named NBA All-Star MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo scores his fifth triple-double of the season for the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Dr Richard Freeman: Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor guilty

Former British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor Richard Freeman is found guilty of ordering banned testosterone in 2011 "knowing or believing" it was to help dope a rider.

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Kraigg Brathwaite named West Indies Test captain

Kraigg Brathwaite will replace Jason Holder as West Indies Test captain, says Cricket West Indies.

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Transfer rumours: Ronaldo, Messi, Haaland, Coman, Donnarumma, Jorginho

Paris St-Germain monitor Cristiano Ronaldo's situation at Juventus and Chelsea eye France winger Kingsley Coman, plus more.

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Tottenham 2-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Harry Kane scores twice in convincing Europa League win for Spurs

Harry Kane scores twice as Tottenham put one foot in the Europa League quarter-finals with a clinical win against Dinamo Zagreb.

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Olympiakos 1-3 Arsenal: Gunners take commanding first-leg lead in Europa League last-16 tie

Martin Odegaard sets Arsenal on their way to a commanding first-leg lead over Olympiakos in their Europa League last-16 tie.

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Celtic: Neil Lennon wants managerial 'itch' again after exit

Neil Lennon says he will "get the itch sooner rather than later" to manage again after resigning his Celtic post last month.

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Manchester United 1-1 AC Milan: AC Milan late equaliser denies United win

AC Milan score a late equaliser to cancel out Amad Diallo's first Manchester United goal in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.

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Slavia Prague 1-1 Rangers: Gerrard's men recover to earn draw

Rangers recover from an early set-back to earn a creditable away draw in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against Slavia Prague.

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Players Championship: Rory McIlroy makes nightmare start at TPC Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy makes a disappointing start to the defence of his title at the Players Championship as he slumped to a seven-over 79 at TPC Sawgrass.

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Meyers Leonard: Miami Heat forward fined and given one-week ban for using anti-Semitic slur

Miami Heat forward Meyers Leonard is fined $50,000 (£36,000) after using an anti-Semitic slur during an online game stream.

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Darren Drysdale: Referee given backdated ban for Alan Judge clash

Darren Drysdale is free to officiate again after being given a backdated suspension for improper conduct.

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Roger Federer beaten in Qatar Open quarter-finals by Nikoloz Basilashvili

Roger Federer loses his second match since returning from a 14-month injury lay-off, going out in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.

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Fantasy Football tips: Bale, Kane, Son, Salah, Aubameyang - who to bring in for gameweek 28?

BBC Radio 5 Live's Alistair Bruce-Ball gives his fantasy football tips for gameweek 28 and asks is it time to triple up on Spurs players?

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Tao Geoghegan Hart returns for monitoring after concussion symptoms

Tao Geoghegan Hart returns home for further monitoring following his crash at Paris-Nice on Wednesday.

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Fiorentina 0-5 Man City (0-8 agg): Gareth Taylor's side sail into Women's Champions League quarter-finals

Manchester City ease into the Women's Champions League quarter-finals by sweeping aside Fiorentina 5-0 in their last-16 second leg.

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India v England: Eoin Morgan says tourists are not prioritising T20

Captain Eoin Morgan says it is a "rarity" for England to be at full strength in their Twenty20 series against India.

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Tokyo 2020: China offers Covid vaccine doses for Olympic and Paralympic athletes

The Chinese Olympic Committee offers Covid vaccine doses for athletes competing at this summer's Tokyo Games and at Beijing 2022.

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England v France in Six Nations: Virimi Vakatawa returns for Twickenham

France welcome back centre Virimi Vakatawa into the starting XV to face England at Twickenham in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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Sonny Bill Williams: New Zealand great retires from rugby and will focus on boxing

New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams confirms his retirement from both rugby codes and says he is looking to restart his boxing career.

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Six Nations 2021: England v France - Max Malins to make first start

Max Malins will make his first start for England after being named at full-back for Saturday's Six Nations match with France at Twickenham.

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Six Nations: Private equity giants CVC complete deal for share in tournament

Private equity giants CVC further strengthen their hand in rugby union by completing a £365m deal for a 14% share in the Six Nations.

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The last game before everything changed - through the eyes of the people there

One year on from Liverpool's loss to Atletico in front of a full house, BBC Sport speaks to those who were inside Anfield to find out what it was like.

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Georgina Harland: From athlete to administrator to Team GB chef de mission

Team GB's first female chef de mission Georgina Harland on her journey from athlete to administrator.

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MOTDx: Top Gear team rank footballers' cars from 'Fire to Fail'

MOTDx's Jermaine Jenas sits down with Top Gear's Andrew Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris to discuss footballers' cars and rank them from 'Fire to Fail'.

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Campaigners call for ECB to be investigated over allegations of institutional racism

Lawyers acting on behalf of two former umpires call on the Equality and Human Rights Commission to investigate allegations of institutional racism in English cricket.

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Transfer rumours: Aguero, Varane, Werner, Cavani, Ronaldo

Barcelona offer Aguero contract, Varane to leave Real Madrid, Chelsea looking to sell Werner, plus more.

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Rob James: Jockey banned for 12 months over dead horse video

Irish amateur jockey Rob James is banned for 12 months, with the last eight months suspended, after a video emerged showing him climbing on to the back of a dead horse.

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Liverpool 2-0 RB Leipzig (4-0 on aggregate): Reds through to last eight

Liverpool give their flagging season a timely boost by beating RB Leipzig to reach the last eight of the Champions League.

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Manchester City 5-2 Southampton: City bounce back in style to beat Saints

Manchester City return to winning ways in style with a thumping win over Southampton that moves them 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

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Roger Federer beats Dan Evans on return from injury at Qatar Open

Roger Federer beats Britain's Dan Evans on his comeback after 14 months out through injury to reach the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open.

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Champions League: Steve Parish says reformed 36-team tournament would be 'devastating' for English football

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says the proposed Champions League reforms would have "a devastating effect" on English football.

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Tiger Woods: Rory McIlroy says injured golfer is doing better after car accident

Rory McIlroy says Tiger Woods is "doing better" as the American recovers from leg injuries sustained in a car accident.

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Tokyo 2020: 'Safe and secure' Olympics will take place - IOC president Thomas Bach

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach promises to deliver a "safe and secure" Tokyo Olympics this year.

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Six Nations: England pay split 'an easy decision' - Ben Youngs

Scrum-half Ben Youngs says it is an "easy decision" for England's players to share their fees and ensure fringe members are paid the same for the Six Nations.

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Women's Champions League: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Chelsea (agg 1-3) - Maren Mjelde sends Blues through

Maren Mjelde scores as Chelsea move into the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League with a nervy win over Atletico Madrid.

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Formula 1: Ferrari launch new SF21 car

Ferrari have unveiled the car they hope will revive their fortunes after slumping to their worst season in 40 years last year.

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'Test cricket dead' if England rest and rotate in Ashes, says Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan says "Test cricket is dead" if England rest and rotate players during this winter's Ashes series against Australia.

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Players Championship: Bryson DeChamebeau thwarted by new PGA Tour rule at Sawgrass

The PGA Tour introduces an internal out-of-bounds at Sawgrass to ensure Bryson DeChambeau does not take an unusual route to the 18th green at this week's Players Championship.

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Cameron Smith: Australia, Queensland and Storm great retires, aged 37

Former Australia, Queensland and Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith retires from rugby league at the age of 37.

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Meyers Leonard: NBA player 'deeply sorry' for anti-Semitic slur

The Miami Heat say Meyers Leonard will be away from the team "indefinitely" following the controversy.

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Page to stay in charge of Wales in Ryan Giggs' absence

Robert Page is to continue deputising for Wales manager Ryan Giggs as their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign begins.

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Maracana stadium to be named after Brazil legend Pele

Brazil's iconic Maracana stadium is to be named in honour of the country's legendary footballer Pele.

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Juventus v Porto in the Champions League: No questions for boss Sergio Conceicao

After his team knock Juventus out of the Champions League, Porto coach Sergio Conceicao attends the post-match press conference - but receives no questions.

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Ronaldo's nightmare, goal-machine Haaland and a crazy night of Champions League football

One of Porto's greatest nights, Pirlo in trouble and Haaland can't stop scoring - BBC Sport reflects on the talking points from another dramatic Champions League night.

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Mauricio Pochettino: How is Argentine getting on with PSG's superstars?

Mauricio Pochettino must win trophies at PSG - but to do so he will need the club's superstars on board. So how is that dynamic working out?

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Rory McIlroy: Best days ahead of me says Northern Irishman as he bids to retain Players Championship

Rory McIlroy says he believes his best days are still ahead of him as he seeks the "spark" missing from his game at this week's Players Championship.

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Transfer rumours: De Gea, Oblak, Torres, Lundstram, Mahrez

Manchester United to listen to offers for De Gea, Villarreal's Torres a wanted man, Real Madrid eye Premier League winger, plus more.

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Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Sevilla (5-4 on aggregate)

Erling Braut Haaland scores his 19th and 20th goals in 14 Champions League appearances as Borussia Dortmund secure their quarter-final place with a 5-4 aggregate win over Sevilla.

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Edinson Cavani: Manchester United striker 'not comfortable' in England, says father

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani "does not feel comfortable" and could move back to his native South America, his father said.

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Liverpool fans devoted to Jurgen Klopp, says Rangers boss Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard says he dreams of one day managing Liverpool but that he stands with fans who want Jurgen Klopp to remain in charge for years.

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Joey Benjamin: Former England, Warwickshire and Surrey bowler dies at the age of 60

Former England, Warwickshire and Surrey bowler Joey Benjamin has died at the age of 60 after reportedly suffering a heart attack.

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Concussion substitutes: Football head injury rules a 'shambles', says expert

Head injury expert Dr Willie Stewart says football's new concussion substitute rules are a "shambles".

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Dina Asher-Smith: British sprinter calls for greater exposure of elite sporting females

Dina Asher-Smith says elite female athletes are not given enough exposure due to a bias towards aesthetically pleasing body shapes.

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Qatar Open: Dan Evans to play Roger Federer after Jeremy Chardy win

Great Britain's Dan Evans will be Roger Federer's first opponent when he comes back from over a year out of action.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager rules out replacing Germany boss Joachim Low

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is not "available" to succeed Joachim Low as manager of his native Germany.

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Paris St-Germain v Barcelona

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona.

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Joachim Low to leave Germany manager role after European Championships

Germany manager Joachim Low will step down from his role after this summer's European Championships.

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Hervin Ongenda: Striker who was supposed to be first superstar of PSG's Qatar era

Hervin Ongenda was supposed to be the first PSG superstar of the Qatari-ownership era but after a bright start is now playing in Romania.

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