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Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow

Lando Norris says that his retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix was a blow in his attempt to win the world championship - but insists he will "go for it". from BBC News https://ift.tt/R76udtg via IFTTT

'I'm not Messi' - Rodri's back but what is wrong at Man City?

Only one team in Premier League history have lost two of their first three matches and then gone on to win the title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CZX5SwB via IFTTT

England score 14 tries in record World Cup win over Samoa

Jess Breach scores a hat-trick as England thrash Samoa 92-3 to register their record Women's Rugby World Cup win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2e15Lzv via IFTTT

Man Utd winger Antony set for Betis return

Antony is given permission to travel to Real Betis for a medical as he nears a return to the La Liga side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yd0lav7 via IFTTT

Why has Kamala Harris' security detail been withdrawn?

The overstretched Secret Service is required to provide 6 months of protection to former vice-presidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jsv8R9g via IFTTT

Ministers didn't do cost review of council mergers

The government relied on a report by a lobbyist group that now says reorganisation could make no savings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sWMiRnr via IFTTT

Concern as UK couple 'whisked' into Iran court, say relatives

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in January while on a motorcycle world tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tWb8mPK via IFTTT

Ariana Grande announces first tour for seven years

The tour will include five dates in London - the only shows currently announced outside North America. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c46RAeS via IFTTT

'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder'

US captain Keegan Bradley tells BBC Sport that not playing at the Ryder Cup "hurts" but he views his role as the "ultimate job". from BBC News https://ift.tt/uwEC3AN via IFTTT

Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dqjGxRp via IFTTT

Russian drone attacks cause massive power cuts, Ukraine says

More than 100,000 homes are without power after the latest Russian strikes on energy sites, President Zelensky says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jIAwt1O via IFTTT

'A big smile for Jimmy!' - Anderson takes first Hundred wicket

Manchester Originals' James Anderson takes his first Hundred wicket by removing Northern Superchargers' Dawid Malan at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cluGhSI via IFTTT

Everton sign Southampton's Dibling in £40m deal

Everton sign Tyler Dibling from Southampton in a deal worth an initial £35m plus £5m in add-ons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ENQCROI via IFTTT

Britain's 1961 Wimbledon champion Mortimer Barrett dies aged 93

Angela Mortimer Barrett, the 1961 Wimbledon women's singles champion, dies aged 93. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MSDAXQG via IFTTT

Israel hits Yemen's Houthis after reports group used cluster bomb

The strikes come after Israel said the Houthis used cluster munitions in a missile fired at Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0WdSGgy via IFTTT

Man Utd not good enough after scoring - Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorin says his side "could have done better" after taking the lead during a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xfHt42A via IFTTT

The ballerina who became Scotland's World Cup hero

Francesca McGhie "didn't really know how to play rugby" when she made her international debut two years ago. Now she's Scotland's superstar. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gczE64X via IFTTT

Why Frank could be Spurs' best signing of the summer

Two games, two wins, two clean sheets. Tottenham's Thomas Frank is off to a fine start as manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dG1KjV via IFTTT

Marvellous McGhie completes hat-trick as Scotland beat Wales

Francesca McGhie is the star of the show as the fullback scores a hat-trick of tries to help Scotland beat Wales in their Pool C match at the Women's Rugby World Cup at the Salford Community Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S3OkXGx via IFTTT

Fire crush Phoenix to stave off elimination

Welsh Fire cruise to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix to keep their fading hopes of reaching The Hundred knockout stages alive. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4RNB0lx via IFTTT

Kildunne scores 'beautiful' try to extend England's lead over USA

Ellie Kildunne scores a "beautiful" try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JszUY85 via IFTTT

Noel Clarke loses libel case against the Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations

The award-winning actor sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JBlyv34 via IFTTT

'Reeking of desperation?' - who could Spurs turn to next?

BBC Sport looks at who Spurs might turn to in the transfer market after losing out on Eberechi Eze and finds out how the club's fans are feeling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/31JhsLe via IFTTT

High expectations as Red Roses start World Cup

The game has changed in the 15 years since England last hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. Can the Red Roses change the tournament's usual ending? from BBC News https://ift.tt/U8tscMX via IFTTT

Arsenal make move for Spurs target Eze

Arsenal launch a move for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LG5U0xy via IFTTT

Back-to-back wins for Hodgkinson since injury return

Keely Hodgkinson makes it back-to-back victories since returning from injury at the Lausanne Diamond League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w3vG4qZ via IFTTT

Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham sells out with record crowd expected

The Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham has sold out making it likely to be the biggest ever crowd for a one-off women's rugby match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wQTyogJ via IFTTT

Isak, Newcastle and Liverpool - what's going on?

An in depth look at what might happen next in the summer's biggest transfer window talking point. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z8GsaEF via IFTTT

BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank

A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YTrfjpg via IFTTT

Corbyn 'capitulated' on antisemitism definition, Zarah Sultana says

The vice president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews said Zarah Sultana's words were "a grave insult". from BBC News https://ift.tt/xZy9Dub via IFTTT

Chelsea's £250m attack misfires - but should they be worried?

After a goalless draw against Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener, Chelsea's attacking display raises questions - but will they be concerned? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jm5oqx0 via IFTTT

Wood scores twice as Forest see off Brentford

Nottingham Forest start the new Premier League season with a 3-1 win over Brentford at the City Ground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oOnUtlj via IFTTT

Cox thrills as Invincibles hit record Hundred score

Jordan Cox lights up The Hundred as Oval Invincibles smash the record for the competition's highest total in win over Welsh Fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wtYZdge via IFTTT

Australia come from 22-0 down to beat South Africa

Australia produce a stunning fightback to beat world champions South Africa in Johannesburg in the opening match of the Rugby Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qb6zWGJ via IFTTT

'Oh my word!' - Cox reverse scoops Singh Dale for six

Watch as Jordan Cox reverse scoops Ajeet Singh Dale for a "ridiculous" six during the Oval Invincibles game agaisnt Welsh Fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UAPpuO5 via IFTTT

Sutton's opening-weekend predictions v Tom Grennan and AI

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer Tom Grennan with his predictions for the opening round of Premier League fixtures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V7x6Bzo via IFTTT

Salford call off Wakefield game over welfare concerns

Salford's Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday is called off because of welfare concerns after discussions with the Rugby Football League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DQmUOX6 via IFTTT

Bristol sign Wales' Rees-Zammit on rugby union return

Bristol sign Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit for the 2025-26 Prem Rugby season following his return to rugby union from NFL. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mOZg0Pa via IFTTT

Salford executive quits after alleged misogynistic slur

Salford chief operating officer Claire Bradbury quits the troubled Super League outfit and alleges the club's ownership suggested she "sleep with someone at the RFL" to ease their situation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RJFbp1C via IFTTT

Grimsby to face Man Utd in EFL Cup second round

Six-time winners Manchester United are drawn to play League Two side Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup second round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UoNwLfR via IFTTT

'High stakes game of poker' - Newcastle 'together' despite Isak saga

Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle United to join Liverpool but Eddie Howe hopes to "use any adversity or challenge to our benefit". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GB7e3Sj via IFTTT

'Glass half-full' & 'enthralled by details' - Spurs' new era under Frank

BBC senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel looks at how Tottenham are shaping up for the season under new manager Thomas Frank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9zeM5RN via IFTTT

England enters fourth heatwave of summer with 'nationally significant' water shortfalls

Temperatures reach 33.4C in London, as officials warn of a lack of water in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/evDZL6k via IFTTT

Capsey stars in dominant Invincibles win over Phoenix

Oval Invincibles recorded their first victory in this year's women's Hundred after they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 22 runs thanks to Alice Capsey's 52. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GgZAXPv via IFTTT

How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window?

MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club have had a pre-season to forget, and how Liverpool target Alexander Isak could stay at St James' Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yG2XJke via IFTTT

Fans disrupting Jota silence had 'no bad intention' - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot does not believe that Crystal Palace fans intended to disrupt the minute's silence held in remembrance of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before the Community Shield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZEdFQot via IFTTT

Liverpool 2.0 launched at Wembley - and Slot has bugs to fix

Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool got their grand unveiling in the Community Shield defeat by Crystal Palace at Wembley - and the reviews are in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nA5B87y via IFTTT

'Sell up, you plonker' - how Sheff Wed fans united against owner

As Sheffield Wednesday fans sang outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium, a plane circled overhead with a pointed message for Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nYDWqJj via IFTTT

Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved". from BBC News https://ift.tt/n2g8rzm via IFTTT

Bairstow drops sitter to keep Smith at the crease

Welsh Fire's Jonny Bairstow gives Jamie Smith a reprieve after dropping a "goober" of a catch to leave the London Spirit batsman at the crease in the Men's Hundred at Sophia Gardens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Efs1BZ7 via IFTTT

Kartal out as Britons struggle in Cincinnati

Britain's Sonay Kartal suffers a first-round defeat to Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QYP5wgK via IFTTT

Ashes preview? - England's Potts bowls Australia's Smith

Northern Superchargers' Matthew Potts bowls Steve Smith for 29 runs as Welsh Fire fall to 62-1 with 35 balls remaining in the Men's Hundred at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M4HVpOl via IFTTT

Will teenager Mboko's 22-match unbeaten run end in glory?

A moment of realisation, where everything clicks and stuttering potential morphs into roaring success: enter Canada's Victoria Mboko. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nGP8M1X via IFTTT

Newcastle's summer of frustration - what's going on?

Newcastle started the summer predicting a "big" transfer window but have suffered plenty of frustration - what is going on St James' Park? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ajEl3z via IFTTT

Son leaves Tottenham to join MLS side LAFC

Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QoM4VZX via IFTTT

German spy trial of far-right MP's former aide begins

The man is accused of spying for China and using his role as an assistant to AfD politician Maximilian Krah to gather information. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qg3mKHJ via IFTTT

Man Utd, Newcastle... or neither? Sesko's choices

The pros and cons of striker Benjamin Sesko joining Manchester United or Newcastle - or choosing to stay at RB Leipzig. from BBC News https://ift.tt/13sFOJ5 via IFTTT

'Totally torn apart' - how Morecambe decline threatens a whole community

The BBC visits Morecambe to hear how local people are handling their club's deepening financial crisis from BBC News https://ift.tt/pG71a5k via IFTTT

US governor threatens Democrats with bribery charges for stalling Texas vote

The governor's threat comes as Democratic legislators flee Texas to stall a vote on a redistricting plan that would favour Republicans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qvX73A6 via IFTTT

A lot of things in England's favour - Root

England still have plenty of batting left to get the 35 runs required to win the series against India on the final day at The Oval, says Joe Root. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DEhgse1 via IFTTT

Lions star Aki's baby born in car before first Test

British and Irish Lions centre Bundee Aki reveals his wife Kayla gave birth in a car on the way to the hospital just before the first Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zDKHES5 via IFTTT

Captain Packer sent off as England crush Spain

Marlie Packer's red card is the one downside to an emphatic Red Roses' win over an outclassed Spain in Leicester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IGwu2zQ via IFTTT

Late Crawley wicket gives India the edge in enthralling fifth Test

Josh Tongue takes five wickets as India are bowled out for 396 in their second innings, setting England 374 to win, with the home side losing Zak Crawley with the final ball on day three as they closed on 50-1 at The Oval, needing 324 runs to win the fifth and final Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q41Pf2r via IFTTT

England hurt by late drops in decisive final Test

England drop crucial catches late on the second day of the decisive final Test to leave India with the momentum at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WqPbrsu via IFTTT

Drop, drop, drop - England's poor fielding allows India to build lead

England's Harry Brook, Liam Dawson and Zak Crawley all drop chances in the evening session of day two, allowing India to build a lead of 72 in their second innings of the final Test at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H02OEy4 via IFTTT