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Invincibles win third Hundred men's title in a row

Will Jacks and Nathan Sowter star as Oval Invincibles comprehensively beat Trent Rockets by 26 runs in the men's final to claim a third straight Hundred title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RV4E6JQ

'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/GfhNsg6

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/tN9jlL5

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/kRgLhMt

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/4gkbeqn

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/aLMQBis

'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/C5win10

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/BDHUbwS

Trump calls for death penalty for murder cases in US capital

The US president re-instated federal capital punishment in January, calling it 'the ultimate deterrent' from BBC News https://ift.tt/vkcNzKH

'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/iFElqLc

'Nervous' Norrie through after Korda retirement

Britain's Cameron Norrie books his place in the second round of the US Open thanks to Sebastian Korda's retirement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TDWHg1p

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/IUP0MdN

Raducanu earns first win at US Open since 2021 title

Watch mini highlights as British number one, Emma Raducanu beats Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-2 to get her first US Open win since 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5sfrNuq

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/fI8vMSZ

Draper reveals extent of arm injury before US Open

British number one Jack Draper says he feels "ready to go" at the US Open despite still feeling the effects of a painful arm injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NZ2c16g

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/bnhQFCD

England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA

Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach and Lark Atkin-Davies each score two tries in England's comprehensive win over the United States in the Women's Rugby World Cup opener. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pi7bmyq

Brilliant skill from Kildunne sets Breach up for another England try

Ellie Kildunne's lovely bit of skill sets up Jess Breach to score her second 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/DpC1NK9

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/1pmQ4GR

Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?

BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hm8sG6Y

'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/1B75EYv

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/LvOeyVf

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/Ltp0vQF

'Even I was surprised!' - Root makes brilliant catch

Joe Root of Trent Rockets says he was "the most surprised person" in Trent Bridge after taking a catch "like a young whippersnapper" to dismiss Manchester Originals' Matty Hurst in the Men's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LMjEZlA

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/gGFl1XN

VAR rules out Eze goal as Palace hold Chelsea

Club World Cup winners Chelsea are held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in their first game of the Premier League season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qJo624f

Newcastle need striker but is there any way back for Isak after chant?

Newcastle United fans made themselves clear about Alexander Isak after their side's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa - is there any way back? from BBC News https://ift.tt/CBKjTcH

Gazan woman flown to Italy dies of malnutrition

The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis from BBC News https://ift.tt/giYfEUS

Liverpool pay emotional Anfield tribute to Jota

Liverpool pay an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before their Premier League opener against Bournemouth at Anfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fh3nwDR

Sturgeon book reignites trans row with JK Rowling

In her memoir, Sturgeon complains about the Harry Potter author posting a selfie in a T-shirt branding her a "destroyer of women's rights". from BBC News https://ift.tt/g1KXdvx

O'Sullivan becomes oldest player to make 147 break

Ronnie O'Sullivan becomes the oldest player to make a 147 break in his Saudi Arabia Masters semi-final against Chris Wakelin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8aIDryz

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/SCZX96e

Liverpool closing in on deal for Parma teenager Leoni

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma for a fee of about £26m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4SZMhy6

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/0mXEAHR

Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time

Listen to Birmingham Phoenix captain Liam Livingstone discussing his field placements and conversations with his bowlers, as he is mic'd up in the field against the Oval Invincibles in the men's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SkhwQJb

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/HuIACqy

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/tQrVDig

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/NP4dVwC

'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/qSonOwd

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/FzvfDQu

Bairstow's blitz in vain as Spirit edge past Fire

Jonny Bairstow's brilliant unbeaten 86 is in vain as London Spirit beat Welsh Fire, while Oval Invincibles crush Manchester Originals by nine wickets in The Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gYeaXhC

Al-Hilal sign Nunez from Liverpool

Al-Hilal sign Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Premier League champions Liverpool in a deal worth £46.3m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lqvKpRG

England score 11 tries to overcome Wales

Isabel Rowe turns in a starring performance as England prove too strong for Wales in a women's rugby league international at The Gnoll in Neath. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cYp67Q1

Watch: BBC reporter learns new tricks with Edinburgh Fringe acts

The BBC's Courtney Bembridge gets a taste of juggling, circus skills and improvised singing with Festival Fringe performers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j4qGyAu

Chelsea agree to let striker Jackson leave club

Striker Nicolas Jackson agrees with Chelsea that he can leave the club this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/81XIsHR

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/KfwVxBG

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/7oTEVqX

Rugby takes note as NFL bans 'smelling salts' over concussion worry

Rugby's authorities have no immediate plans to follow American football's NFL in banning 'smelling salts' over concerns they may mask concussion symptoms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/42jV58x

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/82LmoTc

Invincibles bowl Spirit out for 80 in dominant win

London Spirit are bowled out for the second-lowest score by a men's team in The Hundred as Oval Invincibles claim a thumping six-wicket win at Lord's. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ZBwcM3

Villa agree £30m deal for Nice striker Guessand

Aston Villa agree a deal to sign Nice's 24-year-old Ivory Coast striker Evann Guessand for £26m plus £4.3m in add-ons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fi5gLoj

Harris stars as Spirit beat Invincibles in Hundred opener

Grace Harris' brilliant 89 from 42 balls, including six sixes, helps London Spirit begin their title defence with a 17-run win over Oval Invincibles in The Women's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MyvUOS3

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/zkv8SL2

'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/12KoSVP

Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war

It comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WjnwJpM

'Thirty five runs or four wickets - rest well, if you can'

Thirty five runs or four wickets means England have a long night staring into the soul, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/62QTyMF

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/WOIowpt

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/idAPQST

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/BzfQcsp

Atkinson stars but late drops sees India lead England after day two

Gus Atkinson takes five wickets but final Test between England and India remains in the balance after the tourists fight back with both ball and bat on day two, helped by some late, poor England fielding, as India closed on 75-2, a lead of 52 runs at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d1Ryk4Y