Everton transfer news: Tottenham's Dele Alli joins on permanent deal

Everton complete a permanent deal for Tottenham's England midfielder Dele Alli.

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Transfer news: Fallen talents & an expensive roll of the dice - the key themes from deadline day

Which Premier League club had the perfect winter window? And who has missed out? Phil McNulty has his say.

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Liverpool transfer news: Deal for Fulham forward Fabio Carvalho falls down

Liverpool are unable to complete the signing of Fulham teenager Fabio Carvalho before the transfer window closes.

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Paris St-Germain 0-0 Nice (5-6 on pens): Holders PSG beaten in last 16 by Nice

Paris St-Germain's hopes of defending their French Cup title are over as they lose on penalties to Nice.

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Aaron Ramsey: Rangers complete loan signing of Juventus midfielder

Aaron Ramsey joins Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers on loan from Juventus until the end of the season.

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Juventus transfer news: Swiss midfielder Zakaria joins Juve

Juventus have signed Switzerland international Zakaria on a permanent deal.

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Everton transfer news: Donny van de Beek joins on loan from Man Utd

Everton sign Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek on loan until the end of the season.

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Newcastle United transfer news: Matt Targett joins on loan but Hugo Ekitike deal off

Newcastle sign defender Matt Targett on loan from Aston Villa but a deal for Reims striker Hugo Ekitike looks to be off.

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Transfer rumours: Alli, Henderson, Caleta-Car, Dembele, Carvalho, Nketiah, Ndombele

England midfielder and goalkeeper wanted, West Ham target defender, Crystal Palace after Arsenal striker, plus more.

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Tom Pidcock wins Cyclo-cross World Championship title

Tom Pidcock becomes the first Briton to win the Cyclo-cross World Championship.

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Winter Olympics: Why is luge the 'fastest sport on ice'?

Athletes whizz down a mile-long track of ice on a small sled in both sports - but what makes luge faster than skeleton?

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Everton: Frank Lampard agrees to become manager

Frank Lampard finalises a two-and-a-half-year deal as Everton's new manager and is putting his backroom staff in place and working on new signings.

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Women's Ashes: Australia and England serve up vintage Test

Geoff Lemon reflects on a vintage day of cricket as daring England attempted to pull off the boldest run chase in women's Test history.

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Afcon 2021: Olembe Stadium approved to host semi and final after crush

The Olembe Stadium in Yaounde gets the go-ahead to host a semi-final and the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, days after a fatal crush.

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Burkina Faso 1-0 Tunisia: Dango Ouattara goal sends Stallions into Afcon semis

Teenager Dango Ouattara scores as Burkina Faso surprise Tunisia to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

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Phil Jones: Man Utd defender in Bordeaux loan talks

Manchester United defender Phil Jones is in talks with Ligue 1 side Bordeaux over a loan move.

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Newcastle set to sign midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon

Newcastle United are set to sign Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes after the two clubs agreed a deal in principle.

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The Gambia 0-2 Cameroon: Karl Toko Ekambi scores twice in Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final

Karl Toko Ekambi scores two second-half goals as hosts Cameroon beat The Gambia to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

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Celtic 1-0 Dundee United: Late Liel Abada goal narrows gap on leaders Rangers to two points

Celtic narrow the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers to two points after Liel Abada's late goal despite being reduced to 10 men.

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Premiership: London Irish 18-14 Exeter Chiefs - Exiles record rare double over Exeter

London Irish beat Exeter 18-14 to record their first league double over the Chiefs in 11 years.

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Winter Olympics: Charlotte Bankes aims for Beijing 2022 medal to say thanks to GB

Snowboard cross star Charlotte Bankes was at the "point of giving up" when Great Britain offered a lifeline - and now she wants to say thanks in the form of an Olympic medal.

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Women's Ashes: Rain hurts England's bid to set up an unlikely victory push in Canberra

Rain hurts England's bid to set up an unlikely victory push on day three of the Women's Ashes Test against Australia in Canberra.

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Hillsborough disaster: Andrew Devine's name engraved on memorial

The name of Andrew Devine, the tragedy's 97th victim, is added to the tribute following his death.

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Huddersfield Town 1-1 Stoke City: Jacob Brown strike earns Potters draw

Stoke City bounce back from a luckless first half at Championship play-off rivals Huddersfield to earn a deserved point.

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Transfer rumours: Aubameyang, Raphinha, Sterling, Eriksen, Loftus-Cheek, Nketiah

Barcelona and Juventus make Aubameyang moves, West Ham keen on Leeds United's Raphinha, Brentford hope to sign Eriksen, plus more.

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Women's Ashes: Heather Knight the best Test batter says Katherine Brunt

Heather Knight is the best Test batter in the world says team-mate Katherine Brunt after the England captain's superb Ashes century in Canberra.

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Frank Lampard offered Everton managerial job to replace Rafael Benitez

Everton offer their vacant managerial position to former England midfielder Frank Lampard.

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Dusan Vlahovic: Juventus sign Serbia striker from Fiorentina

Juventus sign striker Dusan Vlahovic from Serie A rivals Fiorentina for £58m, plus £8m in add-ons.

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NBA: Joel Embiid helps Philadelphia 76ers to win over Los Angeles Lakers

Joel Embiid scores 26 points as the Philadelphia 76ers ease to a 105-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were without the injured LeBron James.

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Why player-coach relationships are an issue in women's football

BBC Sport examines why relationships between players and coaches exist in women's football - and if it's an issue that needs addressing.

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Novak Djokovic: Doubts over timing of Covid test

Mystery of why tennis star’s positive test was out of sequence with other test codes from Serbia.

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Arsenal 2-1 Brighton: WSL leaders come from behind to go four points clear

Women's Super League leaders Arsenal end their recent poor form by coming from behind to beat Brighton and go four points clear at the top.

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Calum Chambers: Aston Villa sign defender from Arsenal

Aston Villa sign defender Calum Chambers from Arsenal on a three-and-a half-year contract.

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Formula 1 planning new race management structure after Abu Dhabi controversy

Formula 1 is planning a new race-management structure in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the problems at last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Eoin Morgan ruled out of West Indies T20 series because of injury

England captain Eoin Morgan will miss the final two matches of the Twenty20 series against the West Indies because of a thigh injury.

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NFL This Week: Osi Umenyiora criticises Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers

NFL This Week’s Jason Bell and Osi Umenyiora discuss Aaron Rodgers’ career and why he “just does not deserve” the credit they gave him.

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Women's Super League: Chelsea beat West Ham 2-0 to move up to second

Goals from Bethany England and Erin Cuthbert send Chelsea back to second in the Women's Super League table with victory against West Ham.

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An unexpected chance for Balotelli – can Mario fire Italy to World Cup?

Can Mario Balotelli take advantage of his unexpected additional chance with Italy and fire them to the World Cup?

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Samuel Kalu: Watford sign Nigeria winger from Bordeaux

Watford complete the signing of Nigeria winger Samuel Kalu from Bordeaux

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Vitor Pereira: Everton managerial candidate gives interview during appointment process

Vitor Pereira has spoken to the media about potentially becoming Everton boss despite the search for a manager being ongoing.

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New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach

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Vitor Pereira: Everton owner Farhad Moshiri poised to appoint Portuguese coach

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is poised to take another gamble and appoint Vitor Pereira as the club's new manager.

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Winter Olympics: Artificial snow could cause environmental damage

Artificial snow used at Beijing 2022 could be environmentally damaging and dangerous for athletes.

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Transfer rumours: Diaz, Bentancur, Tielemans, Ndombele, Orsic, Alli, Aubameyang

Spurs have Diaz bid rejected, Aston Villa close in on Juventus star, Youri Tielemans linked with Liverpool and Man City, plus more.

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Qatar World Cup 2022: Who is looking good for qualification and who is in trouble?

With just 10 months until the Qatar World Cup, BBC sport takes a look at qualifying ahead of some key fixtures around the world.

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Roy Hodgson: Watford appoint former England boss as new manager

Watford appoint former England, Liverpool and Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson as manager.

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Afcon 2021: Mane nets as Senegal beat nine-man Cape Verde

Sadio Mane scores as Senegal beat nine-man Cape Verde 2-0 in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Caameroon.

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Anthony Martial: Sevilla prepared to cover Man Utd forward's wages

Sevilla make Manchester United a loan offer for Anthony Martial with the France forward willing to take a pay cut to allow the deal to go through.

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Afcon 2021: The Gambia clinch famous win over Guinea

Debutants The Gambia reach the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations as Musa Barrow's goal seals a 1-0 win over Guinea.

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Mario Balotelli: Forward named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

Mario Balotelli is named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 as the European champions plan for their World Cup play-off semi-final.

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George Ford recalled to England's Six Nations squad

George Ford is recalled to England's Six Nations squad to replace injured captain Owen Farrell.

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Egan Bernal: Ineos rider taken to hospital after crash in training

Giro d'Italia champion and 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal is taken to hospital after suffering a crash in training.

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South Africa v India: Hosts complete ODI series clean sweep in Cape Town

South Africa win a thrilling third one-day international against India by four runs to seal a series clean sweep.

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Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Alisson, Laporte, Moutinho, Bruno

Which young forward is starting to cause a stir? Whose midfielder looks in the mood? Garth Crooks reveals all in his latest Team of the Week.

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Afcon 2021: Burkina Faso beat Gabon on penalties after 1-1 draw

Burkina Faso beat 10-man Gabon on penalties to reach the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw.

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Women's World Cup goes ahead despite New Zealand outbreak

The Women's World Cup will go ahead as planned in March and April despite further Covid restrictions being introduced in New Zealand.

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UFC 270 talking points: Francis Ngannou proves he is the full package

BBC Sport looks at five things we learned from UFC 270 after Francis Ngannou retained his UFC heavyweight world title with a unanimous decision victory over Ciryl Gane

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Australian Open: Victoria Azarenka & Maria Sakkari fall in fourth round

Victoria Azarenka is ousted by Barbora Krejcikova while fifth seed Maria Sakkari falls to Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open fourth round.

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NFL play-offs: Cincinnati Bengals stun Tennessee Titans in divisional round

Evan McPherson's last-gasp field goal sees the Cincinnati Bengals stun the Tennessee Titans, winning 19-16 in the divisional round of the NFL play-offs.

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Australian Open: Iga Swiatek on meeting Rafael Nadal & being a role model

In her latest BBC Sport column, 2020 French Open champion Iga Swiatek discusses the Australian Open, meeting Rafael Nadal and becoming a role model.

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Transfer rumours: Tarkowski, Carlos, Vlahovic, Calvert-Lewin, Ramsey, Hazard, Traore

Newcastle hopeful of James Tarkowski deal, Arsenal submit bid for Dusan Vlahovic, West Ham want Dominic Calvert-Lewin, plus more.

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West Indies v England: Tourists bowled out for 103 to lose first T20 in Barbados

England's batting woes cross formats and continents as they are routed by West Indies in the first T20 international in Barbados.

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Hoffenhim 2-3 Borussia Dortmund: Erling Braut Haaland scores but goes off injured in win

Erling Braut Haaland scores before later going off injured as Borussia Dortmund move to within three points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich after a 3-2 victory at Hoffenheim.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Ulster hold on after late Clermont charge to claim 34-31 win

Ulster survive an almighty late scare to secure second place in Champions Cup Pool A by beating Clermont Auvergne 34-31 in Belfast.

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Southampton 1-1 Manchester City: Saints hold on for draw with Premier League leaders

Southampton hold on for a well-earned draw at St Mary's to end Manchester City's 12-game winning run in the Premier League.

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Australian Open: Dan Evans plays Felix Auger-Aliassime in Melbourne

Dan Evans bids to match his best run at the Australian Open singles when he plays ninth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the third round.

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka proud despite Amanda Anisimova defeat

Naomi Osaka says she feels "proud" of where she is mentally after putting the defeat which ended her Australian Open title defence into perspective.

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Transfer rumours: Haaland, Sterling, Vlahovic, Arteta, Alvarez, David, Zakaria, Traore

Man United end Haaland interest, Barcelona interested in Sterling, Vlahovic dreams of Premier League move, Man City close to Alvarez deal, plus more.

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Heineken Champions Cup: Harlequins 36-33 Castres

Harlequins produce yet another late comeback as Alex Dombrandt completes his hat-trick with the clock deep in the red to decide a 10-try thriller against Castres.

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NFL play-offs: Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans enter divisional round

The NFL play-offs have reached the divisional round and revenge is on a few minds on the road to Super Bowl 56.

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Football Focus: Female fans want to see more male 'allies' on matchdays

Kelly Somers chairs a discussion with female fans about their matchday experiences, the dismissive attitudes they often encounter and the need for more allies in football

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Adama Traore: Wolves reject £15m bid for winger from Tottenham

Wolverhampton Wanderers reject a £15m bid from Tottenham for winger Adama Traore.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal striker says heart scans in London show he is 'absolutely fine'

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he is ‘completely healthy’ after returning prematurely from the Africa Cup of Nations to have heart checks.

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Elche 1-2 Real Madrid: Late Eden Hazard goal books Madrid's place in Copa del Rey quarter-finals

Real Madrid survive a scare to reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, beating Elche after extra time at Estadio Martinez Valero.

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Afcon 2021: The Gambia net late winner against Tunisia

The Gambia score an injury-time winner against Tunisia to consigns the north Africans to a last 16 tie against Nigeria at the Nations Cup

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Tahlia McGrath: Australia all-rounder makes her mark in Ashes opener

Tahlia McGrath evokes Ashes memories of old as she stars with bat and ball to take apart England in the first T20 of the Women's Ashes.

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Afcon 2021: Equatorial Guinea progress at expense of Sierra Leone

Equatorial Guinea reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Sierra Leone - a result which eliminates the Leone Stars.

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Australian Open: Dan Evans into last 32 as opponent Arthur Rinderknech withdraws

Dan Evans gets a bye to the third round of the Australian Open as opponent Arthur Rinderknech withdraws.

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Leicester 2-3 Tottenham: Steven Bergwijn scores twice in injury time to give Spurs dramatic win

Steven Bergwijn scores two injury-time goals as Tottenham snatch an incredible win at Leicester in a thrilling finish.

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Brentford 1-3 Man Utd: Marcus Rashford gives visitors comfortable win

Marcus Rashford strikes as Manchester United recover from a mediocre first-half performance to win comfortably at Brentford.

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Netball Quad Series: England lose 58-46 to Australia in final

England suffer a 58-46 loss to Australia and miss out on their first ever Quad Series trophy at London's Copper Box.

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Afcon 2021: Egypt reach last 16 with win over Sudan

Egypt edge past Sudan to finish second in Group D and qualify for the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Afcon 2021: Nigeria top group after win over Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau to become the only side at the Africa Cup of Nations to win all three group games.

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Peng Shuai: Osaka, Barty & Azarenka call for information on Chinese player at Australian Open

Victoria Azarenka, Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty call for more information on Chinese player Peng Shuai's wellbeing.

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Paul Pogba: Ralf Rangnick will play midfielder even if he wants to leave

Interim Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick says he will continue to play Paul Pogba - even if the France midfielder is only motivated by a transfer away from the club.

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Transfer news: Carlos, Balotelli, Mourinho, Pogba, Kessie, Martial

Diego Carlos wants Newcastle move, while Magpies target Mario Balotelli, Jose Mourinho distances himself from Everton interest, plus more.

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Brighton 1-1 Chelsea: Albion further damage Blues' title hopes

Brighton provide another huge blow to Chelsea's dwindling hopes of winning this season's Premier League title by coming from behind to claim a well-deserved draw.

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Netball Quad series: England earn dramatic 48-48 tie with Australia

England tie a dramatic game with Australia in a rehearsal for Wednesday's Quad Series final at London's Copper Box.

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Afcon 2021: Morocco and Gabon through after draw

Morocco draw 2-2 with Gabon in one of the games of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as both sides progress from Group C.

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Celtic 2-0 Hibernian: Daizen nets on debut as hosts sweep aside Maloney's men

Daizen Maeda nets four minutes into his Scottish Premiership debut as Celtic blow away Hibernian in a pulsating first-half performance.

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Chelsea welcome CPS decision to define chant aimed at their players and fans as homophobic slur

Chelsea welcome the Crown Prosecution Service's decision to define a chant that has been aimed at their players and fans as a homophobic slur.

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Alexia Putellas: Best Fifa women's award goes to Barcelona and Spain midfielder

Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas is named the Best Fifa Women's Player of the Year.

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Afcon 2021: Cameroon top group with Cape Verde draw

Hosts Cameroon confirm top spot in Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde.

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Afcon 2021: Burkina Faso progress to last 16 after draw with Ethiopia

Burkina Faso secure second spot in Group A and reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against Ethiopia.

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Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Sa, Hanley, Coutinho, Fernandes, Harrison, Sterling

Who could help Aston Villa realise their top four ambitions? Which defender is fighting against his club's fate? Garth Crooks reveals all in his latest Team of the Week.

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Atalanta 0-0 Inter Milan: Serie A leaders held in lively encounter

Serie A leaders Inter Milan saw their eight-match winning run come to an end as they were held to a goalless draw at Atalanta.

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Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid: Luka Modric scores in Super Cup final win

Real Madrid win a 12th Super Cup title as goals from Luka Modric and Karim Benzema secure victory against Athletic Bilbao in Saudi Arabia.

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Afcon 2021: Equatorial Guinea stun holders Algeria

Equatorial Guinea stun Algeria to leave the defending champions on the brink of a group-stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Afcon 2021: Sierra Leone snatch late draw against Ivory Coast

Sierra Leone's Alhadji Kamara scores a dramatic injury-time equaliser to grab a 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast in Douala.

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Afcon 2021: Tunisia bounce back to thrash Mauritania

Tunisia bounce back from their controversial opening defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations by brushing aside Mauritania 4-0 in Group F.

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Paris St-Germain 2-0 Brest: Kylian Mbappe on target as PSG go 11 points clear

Paris St-Germain return to winning ways with Kylian Mbappe on target in a win over Brest that takes them 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1.

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Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United: Philippe Coutinho scores on debut to rescue point for hosts

Philippe Coutinho scores on his Aston Villa debut to earn Steven Gerrard's side a point at home to Manchester United.

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Afcon 2021: Mohamed Salah gives Egypt vital win over Guinea-Bissau

Mohamed Salah scores the only goal against Guinea-Bissau to kick-start Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations campaign.

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Rafael Benitez: How much longer can Everton boss survive in role after Norwich defeat?

Under pressure in person, online and on air, how long can Rafael Benitez stay in control of a downwardly mobile Everton?

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Eddie Howe: Newcastle manager rues 'damaging' Watford draw

Manager Eddie Howe still believes Newcastle can avoid relegation, despite a "damaging" draw with Watford which exposed his side's "psychological" weakness.

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Aston Villa 2-2 Man Utd: Ralf Rangnick says draw feels like defeat

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick says his side's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa feels like a defeat after Philippe Coutinho scored a late equaliser.

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Aston Villa 2-2 Man Utd: Steven Gerrard praises Villa for 'fantastic' reaction in second half

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard praises his side for their "fantastic" reaction in the second half to come back from 2-0 down and draw with Manchester United.

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Afcon 2021: Nigeria cruise into last 16 after beating Sudan

Nigeria book their spot in the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after cruising to a 3-1 victory over Sudan in Group D.

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Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick wants players to hold each other to account

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick wants his players to hold each other to account after Cristiano Ronaldo questioned their mentality.

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Transfer rumours: Mbappe, Vlahovic, Christensen, Henderson, Carroll

PSG make last-ditch bid to keep Kylian Mbappe, Fiorentina ready to accept Arsenal offer for Dusan Vlahovic, Andy Carroll could make Premier League return plus more.

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Afcon 2021: Gabon grab late equaliser against Ghana

Gabon score a controversial late equaliser against Ghana to draw their Africa Cup of Nations Group C game 1-1.

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Brighton 1-1 Crystal Palace: Late own goal gives Brighton deserved draw

A late own goal from Joachim Andersen salvages a point for Brighton in an eventful encounter with Crystal Palace.

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Kamaru Usman v Leon Edwards: UFC president Dana White says Briton will fight for title

Britain's Leon Edwards is next in line to fight champion Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title, says UFC president Dana White.

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South Africa v India: Keegan Petersen steers hosts to series victory

South Africa complete a 2-1 series victory over India with a seven-wicket victory in the third Test in Cape Town.

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The Ashes: Travis Head century punishes England in Hobart

England's sloppy performance is punished by a swashbuckling century from Australia's Travis Head on day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart.

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Burnley game with Leicester game postponed because of Covid-19 and injuries

Burnley's game at home against Leicester City on Saturday is postponed because of Covid-19 cases and injuries within the Turf Moor side's camp.

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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee Bucks to win over Golden State Warriors

Giannis Antetokounmpo hits his third triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks secure a 118-99 win over the Golden State Warriors.

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Andy Murray beats Reilly Opelka to reach Sydney Tennis Classic final

Britain's Andy Murray fights back to beat Reilly Opelka at the Sydney Tennis Classic and reach his first ATP Tour level final since 2019.

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Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels tennis star's visa

The decision means the tennis star could miss out on defending his title at the Australian Open.

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Beijing 2022: Enes Kanter Freedom urges athletes to boycott Winter Olympics

NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom urges athletes to boycott Next month's Winter Olympics over claims of "genocide" in China.

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Racism in cricket: Government should limit public funding unless progress is made - DCMS report

The government should limit public funding for cricket unless there is "continuous, demonstrable progress" on eradicating racism, a parliamentary report says.

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AC Milan 3-1 Genoa: Olivier Giroud helps Milan into Coppa Italia quarter-finals

AC Milan come from behind to defeat fellow Serie A side Genoa after extra time in the Coppa Italia last 16.

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Chris Wood: Newcastle sign New Zealand striker from Burnley for £25m

New Zealand striker Chris Wood becomes Newcastle's second signing of the January transfer window.

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Lucas Digne joins Aston Villa from Everton in £25m deal

French left-back Lucas Digne has joined Aston Villa from Everton a deal worth up to £25m.

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Andy Murray reaches Sydney Tennis Classic semi-finals as David Goffin retires injured

Andy Murray books a semi-final spot in Sydney as Belgian eighth seed David Goffin is forced to retire injured from their last-eight match.

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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic in draw, Emma Raducanu plays Sloane Stephens

Novak Djokovic remains in the Australian Open draw as the decision over whether the defending champion can stay in the country drags on.

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NBA: James Harden shines as Brooklyn Nets beat Eastern Conference leaders Chicago Bulls

James Harden shines with 25 points and 16 assists to help lift the visiting Brooklyn Nets to a comprehensive 138-112 win over the Chicago Bulls.

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The Ashes: Joe Root wants Chris Silverwood to remain as head coach

England captain Joe Root wants Chris Silverwood to remain as head coach despite the Ashes defeat in Australia this winter.

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Carabao Cup semi-final second leg: Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Chelsea (0-3 agg)

Antonio Rudiger's header makes sure of Chelsea's place in the EFL Cup final as they beat Tottenham 1-0 on the night to complete a 3-0 aggregate win.

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Lea Campos: The Brazilian who battled prejudice & patriarchy to become a referee

Lea Campos battled opponents in the Brazilian establishment to achieve her dream and blaze a trail for others to follow.

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West Ham United 2-0 Norwich City: Jarrod Bowen scores twice as hosts claim comfortable win

West Ham move up to fourth in the Premier League as they inflict a sixth consecutive defeat on bottom club Norwich at London Stadium.

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Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid: Real beat rivals to go through to Spanish Super Cup final

Real Madrid are through to the Spanish Super Cup final after beating rivals Barcelona in extra-time.

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Transfer rumours: Lamptey, Zakaria, Arthur, Bissouma, Tielemans, Haidara

Manchester United eye Brighton man and Switzerland international, Arsenal chase Juventus midfielder, Villa want Bissouma, plus more.

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Afcon 2021: Max Gradel strike earns Ivory Coast win over Equatorial Guinea

Ivory Coast captain Max Gradel scores a spectacular winner as the Elephants beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in a nervy Africa Cup of Nations Group E encounter.

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Afcon 2021: How Nigeria neutralised Mohamed Salah in win over Egypt

Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen reveals how his side neutralised Egypt star Mohamed Salah to clinch an important win at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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The Ashes: Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow may play as batters in Hobart, says Joe Root

Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow could play as specialist batters in the final Ashes Test because of injuries, says England captain Joe Root.

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Renata Voracova 'did nothing wrong' to prompt deportation from Australia - WTA

Renata Voracova, who was deported from Australia after her visa was cancelled, did "nothing wrong" says the Women's Tennis Association.

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Deon Lendore: Trinidad and Tobago Olympic relay medallist dies in car crash at age 29

Trinidad and Tobago's Olympic and world 4x400m medallist Deon Lendore dies in a car crash in Texas.

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Azeem Rafiq: Yorkshire deserve England games at Headingley, says former player

Yorkshire's suspension from hosting England games should be lifted for taking a "step in the right direction" following the racism scandal at the club, says former player Azeem Rafiq.

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Dan Evans into Sydney Tennis Classic last eight with victory over Pedro Martinez

British number two Dan Evans continues his winning start to 2022 with a comfortable 6-2 6-3 win over Spain's Pedro Martinez in Sydney.

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Ashes: How Australia's Marnus Labuschagne was made in Plymouth and Sandwich

From Plymouth and Sandwich Town to Ashes winner and the number one batter in the world - Marnus Labuschagne's debt to English club cricket.

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Winter Olympics 2022: Erin Jackson thanks Brittany Bowe for giving up Beijing speed skating spot

American speed skater Brittany Bowe gives up her spot in the 500m event to allow her friend and team-mate Erin Jackson to qualify for the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Australian Open: Emma Raducanu loses as Andy Murray wins in Sydney Tennis Classic first round

Britain's Emma Raducanu is heavily beaten in the first round of the Sydney Tennis Classic but Andy Murray is through to round two.

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Ahmet Calik: Former Galatasaray and Turkey defender dies aged 27

Former Turkey international defender Ahmet Calik dies in a car accident at the age of 27.

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Ross Taylor: New Zealand batter takes winning wicket against Bangladesh in his final Test

Ross Taylor ends his Test career by taking the winning wicket as New Zealand thrash Bangladesh by an innings and 117 runs to draw the series.

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Ashes: Pick your England XI for fifth Test against Australia in Hobart

Should Sam Billings make his Test debut? Is it time for Haseeb Hameed to make way? Pick your England XI for the final Ashes Test in Hobart.

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Defend against Dillian Whyte or face UFC champion Francis Ngannou? What will Tyson Fury do next?

Who will Tyson Fury fight next? Plus Anthony Joshua to announce his new trainer and Floyd Mayweather eyes another lucrative exhibition bout.

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Afcon 2021: Senegal v Zimbabwe

Live coverage of Monday's Africa Cup of Nations Group B game between Senegal and Zimbabwe (13:00 GMT).

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Premier League 2021-22: Mohamed Salah, Aaron Ramsdale & Declan Rice among your best players so far

No Ederson, no Cristiano Ronaldo, no Romelu Lukaku - but which players are in your Premier League team of the season so far?

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MVP to become champion? Leon Edwards to get UFC title shot? - Big MMA predictions for 2022

BBC Sport writers make some big predictions for the upcoming MMA year including picking two Brits to go for a world title and charting Amanda Nunes' 2022.

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Ashes: Ben Stokes has sights on final Test, says James Anderson

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has "still got his sights" on playing in the fifth Ashes Test despite a side strain, according to James Anderson.

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Novak Djokovic: Judge orders immediate release of tennis star

Anthony Kelly quashes the decision to cancel the player's Australian visa on Covid vaccination grounds.

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NBA: Klay Thompson helps Golden State Warriors win on return from 31-month injury absence

Klay Thompson returns from a 31-month injury absence to help the Golden State Warriors secure a 96-82 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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NFL play-offs: Las Vegas Raiders beat Los Angeles Chargers in overtime to secure spot

The Las Vegas Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers earn the last three play-offs spots after a dramatic final day of the NFL regular season.

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New Zealand v Bangladesh: Tom Latham scores unbeaten 186

New Zealand captain Tom Latham hits an unbeaten 186 on the first day of the second Test against Bangladesh as his side aimed to bounce back from their shock first Test defeat.

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Ashes: England captain Joe Root relived and proud with draw in fourth Test

Captain Joe Root says he is relieved and proud that England clung on for a draw in the fourth Ashes Test to remove the possibility of another 5-0 defeat.

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Rafael Nadal wins his first tournament since returning from injury

Rafael Nadal takes the Melbourne Summer Set title in his first competitive tournament since August as the Spaniard prepares for the Australian Open.

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Charlotte Bankes wins second snowboard cross World Cup event in two days

Britain's Charlotte Bankes claims her second snowboard cross World Cup event win in as many days as she continues her Winter Olympic preparations.

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Ashes: England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler to miss final Test

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will miss the final Ashes Test after suffering a finger injury during the drawn fourth Test in Sydney.

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Ashleigh Barty beats Elena Rybakina to win Adelaide title

World number one Ashleigh Barty continues her impressive form before the Australian Open with a straight-set win against Elena Rybakina in the Adelaide International final.

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The Ashes: Usman Khawaja's century leaves England fighting to save Sydney Test

Australia's Usman Khawaja hits another classy century as England are left needing to bat out the final day to save the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG.

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Charlotte Bankes wins her second World Cup event of the season

Briton Charlotte Bankes' preparations for February's Winter Olympics continue to gather momentum as she claims a second snowboard cross World Cup win of the season.

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Ashes: Sam Billings drives 500 miles to join England squad

Sam Billings answers the call to solve England's Ashes injury crisis by driving more than 500 miles from the Gold Coast to Sydney.

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NFL play-offs: Which teams can qualify on final day of regular season?

Three play-off spots and crucial post-season seedings - BBC Sport's guide to what's at stake on the final day of the NFL's regular season.

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NBA: Chicago Bulls win nine in a row, Joel Embiid shines for Philadelphia 76ers

Chicago Bulls win an impressive ninth game in a row as Zach LaVine scores 27 points in a 130-122 win against Washington Wizards

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Djokovic: Covid infection gave him vaccine exemption, lawyers say

Novak Djokovic had a recent positive test giving him a vaccine exemption to enter Australia, his lawyers say.

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Naomi Osaka withdraws injured from Australian Open warm-up tournament

Japan's Naomi Osaka withdraws injured from the semi-final of an Australian Open warm-up tournament but the defending champion says she still intends to play in the Grand Slam.

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Simona Halep targets WTA top 10 after injury-hit season

Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep says she will enjoy the challenge of trying to climb back into the world's top 10 this year.

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Novak Djokovic: Australia's treatment of world number one is really bad, says Nick Kyrgios

Australian player Nick Kyrgios says his country's handling of Novak Djokovic's visa dispute has been "really bad" and urged officials to "do better".

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NBA: Golden State Warriors miss Stephen Curry in Pelicans defeat

The Golden State Warriors feel the absence of star point guard Stephen Curry as they lose 101-96 to the lowly New Orleans Pelicans.

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Andy Murray given Sydney wildcard before Australian Open

Britain's Andy Murray will continue his Australian Open preparations by competing in the Sydney Tennis Classic for the first time.

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Novak Djokovic saga: Australia investigates visas of other tennis players

As Novak Djokovic faces possible deportation, the Australian Open draw is cast into more uncertainty.

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FA Cup: Chesterfield's Saidou Khan on 'dream come true' of facing Chelsea

As his side prepare to face European champions Chelsea in the FA Cup on Saturday, Chesterfield's Saidou Khan explains why he will be thinking of his father.

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Arsenal fined after accepting FA charge over player conduct in Manchester City defeat

Arsenal are fined £20,000 after accepting a Football Association charge for failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion against Manchester City.

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Ashes: Australia opens arms to Usman Khawaja after fine century against England in Sydney

Sydney opens its arms to Usman Khawaja after he delivers an Ashes century on his romantic return, a continuation of his emergence to the Australian public.

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Sean Dyche: Burnley boss tests positive for Covid and will miss FA Cup tie against Huddersfield

Burnley manager Sean Dyche will miss Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against Huddersfield Town after testing positive for Covid-19.

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Antonio Brown: Tampa Bay 'threw me out like an animal' after mid-game walk-off, says NFL star

Antonio Brown says he walked out of Tampa Bay's game against the New York Jets because of an injury and claims he was thrown out of the club "like an animal".

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Karsten Warholm: Norway's 400m hurdles great recalibrates after record run in Tokyo

It was the performance of the Tokyo Games. But when you are world and Olympic champion and the fastest man in history, where do you aim next?

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Kyrie Irving: Brooklyn Nets point guard returns after vaccine controversy

Kyrie Irving returns after Covid-19 vaccination controversy to help the Brooklyn Nets claim victory in Indiana.

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Ainsley Maitland-Niles: Arsenal midfielder set to move to Roma on loan for rest of season

Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles is set to complete a loan move to Roma for the rest of the season.

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Adelaide International: Ashleigh Barty fights back to beat Coco Gauff

World number one Ashleigh Barty marks her return to the court with a gritty win against American teenager Coco Gauff in Adelaide.

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Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders isolating as club seeks Arsenal Carabao Cup postponement

Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders is the latest to isolate because of coronavirus at the club as it seeks a postponement of Thursday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Arsenal.

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Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash

It is "appalling" that Novak Djokovic can enter the country for the Australian Open, locals say.

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NBA: LeBron James stars as Los Angeles Lakers beat Sacramento Kings

LeBron James' 31 points help the Los Angeles Lakers win a third straight game with a 122-114 victory against the Sacramento Kings.

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The Ashes: England battle hard on rain-affected opening day of Sydney Test

England's bowlers battle hard to leave the fourth Ashes Test evenly poised after a rain-affected opening day at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

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Afcon 2021: Sierra Leone coach reveals squad selection death threats

Sierra Leone coach John Keister says he received two death threats prior to naming his squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Sifan Hassan: Dutch distance runner reflects on epic Olympic campaign and 2022 plans

Sifan Hassan came away from the Tokyo Olympics with three medals and two titles. But her mammoth distance campaign took her to the brink.

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Andy Murray loses to Facundo Bagnis in Melbourne Summer Series opener

A frustrated Andy Murray loses to world number 76 Facundo Bagnis in Melbourne in his first match of 2022

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Ashes: Graham Thorpe says England must be 'up for the fight' against Australia in fourth Test

Assistant coach Graham Thorpe says England must "be up for the fight" for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.

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Treaty United: How to build a squad in three days

How one manager assembled a 26-man squad at three days' notice and took them to the play-offs.

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Ireland cricket: Heinrich Malan to become senior men's head coach

Heinrich Malan will succeed compatriot Graham Ford as Ireland men's head coach having agreed to an initial three-year deal.

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Mohammad Hafeez: Former Pakistan captain retires from international cricket

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez announces his retirement from international cricket.

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Axel Tuanzebe: Manchester United defender close to Napoli loan move

Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is close to completing a loan move to Napoli after a spell at Aston Villa.

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Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India.

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Rugby World Cup, World Sevens Series and player activism: 2022 in women's rugby

The next 12 months promise to be intriguing on and off the pitch as the global game gears up again after a Covid-enforced pause and players find their voice.

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Chris Froome: Knee injury sets back British rider's 2022 preparations

Britain's four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome suffers a "setback" in his preparations for the 2022 season because of a knee injury.

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NBA: Jaylen Brown hits career high as Boston Celtics beat Orlando Magic in overtime

Jaylen Brown scores a career-high 50 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic in overtime.

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Antonio Brown no longer with Tampa Bay Buccaneers after mid-game walk-off

Wide receiver Antonio Brown has left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after dramatically walking out of their game at the New York Jets.

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Barcelona close in on fourth place with win at Mallorca

Barcelona move to within a point of fourth place in the Spanish La Liga table with victory at Mallorca.

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Transfer rumours: Lukaku, Dembele, Rice, Traore, Mbappe, Botman

Lukaku eyes Tottenham reunion with Conte, Dembele offered to Manchester United as the Red Devils target West Ham's Rice, plus more.

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Ismaila Sarr: Senegal accuse Watford of 'blocking' call-up

Watford reaffirm their winger Ismaila Sarr is injured after Senegal accuse the club of refusing to release him for the African Cup of Nations.

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Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool: Saido Mane challenge was clear red card - Tuchel

Chelsea manager says that Saido Mane's challenge on Cesar Azpilicueta in the opening seconds of the game was "a clear red card" after his side's thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool: Pepijn Lijnders praises Reds' attitude after 'incredible game'

Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders praises the way his side "attacked the game" during their “incredible” 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

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Lukaku dropped for Chelsea v Liverpool

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has been dropped for Sunday's game against Liverpool, BBC Sport understands.

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BBL: Mohammad Hasnain inspires Sydney Thunder win over Adelaide Strikers

Mohammad Hasnain takes three wickets in four balls on his Big Bash debut to inspire Sydney Thunder to a 28-run victory over Adelaide Strikers.

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Newcastle United transfers: Who will Magpies sign in January window?

BBC Sport speaks to Newcastle fans and journalists to find out what the club's new owners plan to do in the January transfer window, and which players manager Eddie Howe needs.

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Andy Murray to face Facundo Bagnis in Australian Open warm-up tournament

Andy Murray will play Facundo Bagnis of Argentina in his first match of 2022.

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ATP Cup: Dan Evans wins opening singles tie as Great Britain face Germany

Dan Evans gets Great Britain's ATP Cup campaign off to a winning start with a straight-set victory in the opening singles tie against Germany.

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NBA: Stephen Curry breaks own three-pointer record in Golden State Warriors win

Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz.

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Chris Silverwood: England men's head coach tests positive for Covid-19

England men's head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for Covid-19, having already been set to miss the fourth Test after a family member's positive test.

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Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City: Rodri scores late winner

Rodri scores a stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat 10-man Arsenal to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager isolating after suspected positive Covid-19 test

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp returns a suspected positive test for Covid-19 and will miss Sunday's game against Chelsea.

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NBA: DeMar DeRozan scores buzzer-beating three-pointer as Chicago Bulls beat Indiana Pacers

DeMar DeRozan scores a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 win at the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.

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Vitaliy Mykolenko: Everton sign Ukraine left-back from Dynamo Kiev for undisclosed fee

Everton sign defender Vitaliy Mykolenko from Dynamo Kiev for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

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Kieran Trippier: Newcastle make bid for Atletico Madrid defender

Newcastle United make a bid to sign England right-back Kieran Trippier from Spanish champions Atletico Madrid.

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Arsenal 1-2 Man City: Gunners were the better team - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Arsenal were the better team and describes his side's Premier League 2-1 victory as "a massive achievement".

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Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City: Gunners assistant Albert Stuivenberg 'frustrated' but proud of Arsenal progress

Assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg says he is "proud" of Arsenal's progress despite seeing them concede in stoppage time to lose 2-1 to Manchester City.

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2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

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January transfer window 2022: Who could be on the move?

All eyes are on Newcastle with the January transfer window now open and BBC Sport takes a look at players who could be on the move.

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Emma Raducanu withdraws Melbourne Summer Set after Covid-19 isolation

US Open champion Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Melbourne Summer Set, a warm-up event for the Australian Open.

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Quiz: How well do you remember football in 2021?

Test your knowledge of football in 2021 by taking our quiz...

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Brighton sign Emma Kullberg & Julia Zigiotti Olme

Brighton sign Sweden internationals Emma Kullberg and Julia Zigiotti Olme until the end of the 2022-23 season.

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