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Woad five behind as Japanese duo lead Women's Open

Lottie Woad shoots a level-par first round to lie five shots off the AIG Women's Open lead jointly held by Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fij8SX6 via IFTTT

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day 1 highlights from the fifth Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wjYcoVn via IFTTT

World Athletics introduces gene test for female category

Athletes who want to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions will have to take a one-time gene test, says World Athletics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E72XNQ5 via IFTTT

Marchand breaks Lochte's 200m medley world record

Watch as France's Leon Marchand breaks 200m medley world record in one minute 52.69 seconds to beat the previous best of 1:54.00 set by Ryan Lochte. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uxgosAK via IFTTT

How would Liverpool fit Ekitike and Isak in the same team?

BBC Sport takes a look at how Liverpool could fit both Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak in the same team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8Nf1rG via IFTTT

England celebrate Euro 2025 triumph on open-top bus

England celebrate their Euro 2025 triumph with an open-top bus procession along The Mall in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ArFRVCh via IFTTT

Lionesses welcomed home by jubilant fans after Euro 2025 win

The England women's football team are greeted by cheering crowds as they fly home after their victory over Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Djx05o6 via IFTTT

Van Aert wins final stage as Pogacar seals Tour title

Wout van Aert denies Tadej Pogacar a prestigious win on the final stage of this year's Tour de France as the Slovenian secures his fourth Tour title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wi8GF9d via IFTTT

No-one can stop Stokes overdoing it but himself - Agnew

Ben Stokes will not be told to limit his bowling, but must realise he needs to for the good of his England team, writes Jonathan Agnew. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Nn2pTq via IFTTT

American musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97, US media report

Lehrer, a Harvard-trained mathematician, wrote darkly humorous songs, often with political connotations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rq4BrMi via IFTTT

'We're not underdogs' - England seek redemption against Spain

England are hoping for redemption in Sunday's Euro 2025 final as they take on Spain in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NAYL40Q via IFTTT

Two teens who murdered boy, 14, on London bus sentenced to life

Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed 27 times as he travelled home on a bus in south-east London on 7 January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tByYD5k via IFTTT

Root reaches milestone as England punish India on day three

Joe Root's masterful 150 took him up to second on the all-time Test run-scorers' list and gave England complete control over India at the end of day three of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZFO7wX4 via IFTTT

Ex-Man Utd striker Hernandez apologises for sexism

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez says he regrets making sexist comments which saw him fined and warned about his conduct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vsqNzAY via IFTTT

Dawson makes England a better side - Vaughan

England are a better side with veteran spinner Liam Dawson included, says former captain Michael Vaughan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kivaC1H via IFTTT

British man who 'dreamt of being like James Bond' guilty of trying to spy for Russia

Jurors find Howard Phillips wanted to pass on details about ex-defence secretary Sir Grant Shapps. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PLQFDKx via IFTTT

Food bills on course to rise by £275 a year as prices jump

Households are trading down or making simpler meals to save money on groceries, research shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8L2qn6E via IFTTT

Edinburgh's funniest joke award scrapped for 2025

UKTV, which presents the award, said it wanted to "reflect on how we continue to support comedy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/mUGwAtr via IFTTT

McCullum said England were 'too nice' - Brook

Head coach Brendon McCullum told England they were “too nice” before the tetchy third Test against India, according to batter Harry Brook. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dDcs4Aq via IFTTT

'Rashford's Man Utd exit leaves unanswered questions'

Marcus Rashford's impending Manchester United exit leaves a lot of unanswered questions, writes Simon Stone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7WvDdyN via IFTTT

Police launch underwater search for missing woman

Rachel Booth, 38, was last seen on Saturday morning at a petrol station in Northwich, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uAOhpge via IFTTT

More abuse as women's football grows - Bronze

England defender Lucy Bronze says players are getting more abuse the bigger women's football becomes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eQ7oJLU via IFTTT

Rashford's big move - from unwanted at Man Utd to wanted by Barcelona

With Marcus Rashford set to leave Old Trafford, BBC Sport explains how he ended up on the brink of a remarkable move to Barcelona. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BTvSg1e via IFTTT

US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral

Big screen footage of the two people went viral after reports they were colleagues and at least one was married to another person. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ufK5JZD via IFTTT

Golf: The Open

Highlights from the third round of the 153rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ihsMO5S via IFTTT

Scheffler leads from Fitzpatrick at rain-hit Open

Scottie Scheffler battles the worst of the torrential downpours to open a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick after round two of The Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sDWZPyj via IFTTT

Westwood & DeChambeau star in shots of the day

Lee Westwood and Bryson DeChambeau star in the best shots of day two from The Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J4WRskX via IFTTT

Amber warning as thunderstorms set to bring flash floods

Saturday could see 20-40mm of rainfall within an hour over London and south-east England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e67vQzu via IFTTT

Sloppy England beaten by India in first ODI

Deepti Sharma's unbeaten 62 guides India to a four-wicket win in the opening one-day international in Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/475C0ms via IFTTT

MoD offered to speed up resettlement case of Afghan who posted data breach names on Facebook

The BBC understands the individual, an Afghan national, is now living in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SUuRGho via IFTTT

'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out

Watch as India's Harleen Deol is run out after failing to ground her bat during the first one-day international against England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CYIxpsU via IFTTT

James and Cascarino in best goals of Euro 2025 group stage

Jule Brand, Lauren James, Claudia Pina and Delphine Cascarino are all among the scorers of some of the best goals of the group stage at Uefa Women's Euro 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jTalfuL via IFTTT

'Gather the legends' - the numbers behind Windies' 27 all out as fallout begins

BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind West Indies' second-lowest Test score of 27. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OHfUIX8 via IFTTT

Man who murdered girlfriend and tried to cover up her death jailed for life

The body of Phoenix Spencer-Horn, 21, was discovered at her home in East Kilbride in November 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T2Hm84o via IFTTT

Stokes draws on 'dark places' in Lord's heroics

England captain Ben Stokes says he never thought about stopping during his mammoth bowling spells that helped seal the third Test win over India at Lord's. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TI7Ctk2 via IFTTT

Arsenal close to finalising Gyokeres deal

Arsenal are close to finalising a deal with Sporting to sign Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gvj5WA2 via IFTTT

Moment: Sinner beats Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

Watch the moment Jannik Sinner seals a brilliant comeback win over Carlos Alcaraz to become the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title, after the world number one beat the Spanish second seed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. from BBC News https://ift.tt/02QVdOT via IFTTT

McIlroy 'close to Masters level' in taking Scottish Open lead

Rory McIlroy is in prime position for another Scottish Open title after surging to a share of the lead with an imposing third-round 66. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a0YXCvh via IFTTT

Lancaster sends emergency alert after engine issue

Black smoke was seen coming from one of the engines of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight plane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AabsuGY via IFTTT

Newcastle confirm £55m signing of Forest winger Elanga

Newcastle complete the £55m signing of winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/odA1tzT via IFTTT

When to book and where to stay: Six ways to save money on your summer holiday

Package holidays from the UK to popular destinations are more expensive but there are ways to cut costs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PQOv53T via IFTTT

It's too easy to claim benefits in UK, Badenoch says

Conservative leader tells the BBC there needs to be a "crack down on people exploiting the system". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CdhHU8w via IFTTT

Another Plan To Stop The Boats

Starmer announces “one in, one out” migrant deal with France. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LCT1Eus via IFTTT

Root on 99 with third Test finely balanced after day one

Joe Root finishes on 99 not out at stumps as England close on 251-4 against India after day one of the third Test at Lord's. from BBC News https://ift.tt/36iBs0w via IFTTT

Wimbledon

Qasa Alom looks back at the day’s play at Wimbledon, with highlights from the big matches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nu09Cc1 via IFTTT

Germany take lead after bizarre incident in build-up

Germany's Lea Schuller takes advantage and puts Germany ahead after Denmark's Emma Farge smashes the ball into the face of her own team-mate Emma Snerle in the Group C match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OVbH0jF via IFTTT

British teen jailed in Dubai over sex with girl returns to UK after Eid pardon

The Londoner was jailed in December for a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kV3DxYW via IFTTT

US justice department finds no Epstein 'client list'

An official memo also says that the disgraced financier did take his own life - contradicting conspiracy theories. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XF1uwNp via IFTTT

Pulse dethrone 'devastated' Lightning to win first Netball Super League title

London Pulse secure their first Netball Super League title and denied Loughborough Lightning an unprecedented three-peat with a thrilling win at the O2. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xPILwiE via IFTTT

McCullum pinpoints England error as dominant India level series

Coach Brendon McCullum says England "probably" made a mistake in deciding to bowl first during their 336-run defeat by India in the second Test at Edgbaston. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xwPfhda via IFTTT

Norrie maintains British hopes with epic Wimbledon win

Cameron Norrie is the final Briton standing in the Wimbledon singles after beating Chile's Nicolas Jarry to reach the men's quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/actrwWf via IFTTT

Djokovic 'blessed' to record 100th Wimbledon win

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic seals his 100th victory at Wimbledon in devastating fashion with a third-round win over compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pTgC0Zi via IFTTT

'Six-car fight for win' in prospect at Silverstone

McLaren's Lando Norris predicts that Sunday's British Grand Prix could be a "great race" with six cars in with a chance of victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ay5EFnK via IFTTT

'That was stressful' - Alcaraz overcomes Struff to reach round four

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz keeps himself on course for a third Wimbledon title in a row by overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the fourth round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d63CX9w via IFTTT

Crowds mourn Liverpool star Jota in his Portuguese hometown

The forward and his brother both died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0HZUnAc via IFTTT

'It doesn't make sense' - Ronaldo & Liverpool lead tributes to Jota

Liverpool say they are "devastated" by the "unimaginable loss" of their Portuguese forward Diogo Jota, who has died in a car crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oHAUigO via IFTTT

Talking points as Lions Test team begins to take shape

The talking points after the British and Irish Lions' 52-12 victory over Queensland Reds, as Tom English attempts to pick his Test squad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/82vDfsO via IFTTT

M&S should be 'fully online' within four weeks, boss says

The retailer continues to recover from a cyber attack that is expected to hit profits by £300m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qt3iSDL via IFTTT

Draper through Wimbledon opener as opponent retires

British number one Jack Draper starts his Wimbledon bid with a comfortable victory over clay-court specialist Sebastian Baez. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JcpqIFn via IFTTT