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The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua

BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pfUN7SZ

Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told

Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2dfIB0v

Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed

British player Tara Moore's legal bid for £15m in damages over a doping case which led to her being banned for four years is dismissed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WNDnT16

Infantino says Fifa can change as he proposes external review

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of the governance of world football's governing body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jxMnvu4

Atletico hit back at Mourinho over referee complaints

Atletico Madrid hit back at Jose Mourinho after he complained about the refereeing in the Madrid derby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TEyvO8B

'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row

Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues? from BBC News https://ift.tt/T3K9are

Holdt scores hat-trick as Spurs thrash 10-player Palace

Olivia Holdt claims a hat-trick as Tottenham score seven times in the second half to condemn 10-player Crystal Palace to their first defeat since being promoted back to the Women's Super League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pXElyrV

Middlesex beat Leicestershire to win One-Day Cup

Middlesex claim their first silverware in a decade as they beat Leicestershire in a thrilling One-Day Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mdgp3R4

'Greater things to come,' says Mitchell after England winning run ends

Head coach John Mitchell says England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result ending their record-breaking winning streak. from BBC News https://ift.tt/56moYcC

England's 39-match winning streak halted by thrilling draw with Canada

England's winning record - stretching back to a loss in the 2022 World Cup final to New Zealand - was halted by Canada, who held the hosts to a thrilling 26-26 draw in the WXV Global Series. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PESswD6

Eagle leaves McIlroy two off Wentworth lead

Rory McIlroy stands two strokes behind the third-round leaders heading into the final day after a three-under 72 at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kWhCOEJ

Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House

The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/amDksiw

McIlroy in mix heading into weekend at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy stays in contention with a five-under 67 to sit four strokes behind second-round leader Ryan Gerard at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5xQvlUk

This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WM49gpr

White House withdraws Trump's ICE nominee amid Republican opposition

One senator from Trump's party blocked the bid as he demands information about the fatal killings of US citizens by immigration enforcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hTl0ZNA

US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dn2JEo1

Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BzJpAqw

Brook & Baker shine as England crush Sri Lanka

Harry Brook hit 114 not out in the first innings set up England with a total of 254 proving to difficult for Sri Lanka to chase leading to a England win by 119 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8n5QiBe

Trump's name must stay off Kennedy Center building, judge rules

The ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UYpLTkN

Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from inquiry report

The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kgNMV7Z

Harry and Meghan to have security review and children change school

The level of police protection they need and potential dangers they face are to be reviewed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7DhLQng

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And which songs have made it onto Trump’s Air Force One playlist? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9xmGigR

Foden sees red as Mainoo impresses - Manchester derby ratings

How Manchester United and Manchester City players rated in the derby clash at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r5F8XGv

Hodgkinson second to Werro after hamstring tear

Keely Hodgkinson is again denied a major prize by rival Audrey Werro - but reveals she had to overcome a torn hamstring to make the start line at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZC7bBk

Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap

McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vB6gPO2

Golf: Solheim Cup

Highlights of the first day of the Solheim Cup at the Bernardus course in the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iFeu7Ao

Weight-loss drugs avoid Wada banned list for 2027

Athletes will not be banned from using weight-loss drugs, but the substances will remain on a monitoring list. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q7aJxdv

Gay should open for England in South Africa - Cook

England batter Emilio Gay has done enough to lock in an opener's spot for their winter tour of South Africa, according to Sir Alastair Cook. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HTVFlRg

'An injustice' or 'righting a wrong': British Jews debate sanctions move

The UK's decision to sanction trade with illegal settlements has prompted a range of opinion among the British Jewish community. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iwWNDa7

From shot-shy to shoot on sight - Villa find a way to win

Aston Villa finally found their shooting boots with three goals at Club Brugge - but their win was not straightforward. from BBC News https://ift.tt/deNKI9T

LIV players free to leave after bankruptcy protection filing

LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection as it attempts to restructure after Saudi Arabia withdrew its multibillion dollar funding - a move that means all its players are free to leave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cx6PDVd

Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive

Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YKPW13k

Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking

Elena Rybakina sweeps aside two-time champion Naomi Osaka to reach the US Open quarter-finals and close in on becoming world number one. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ubG4cya

Champions League returns - who are favourites and players to watch?

The Champions League is back and BBC Sport take a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Snj5CrE

Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt

Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5hVtz3v

Antonelli 'walks over water' for win that will go down in F1 folklore

Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the great F1 drives to win the Italian Grand Prix and leave Mercedes' team-mate George Russell's title hopes almost a lost cause. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xizlQSk

Last-gasp Maitland-Niles stunner rescues point for Everton

Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as a resilient Everton came from behind twice to draw with Manchester United in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VeEA7Fp

From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza

Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OMWjZVE

Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FNhG7Q2

Guendouzi and Greenwood banned after brawl

Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi gets a four-match European ban and is fined 50,000 euros after a brawl following the Champions League play-off win at Lyon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hKBpbLo

Emotional Taylor steps on to the scales one final time

Katie Taylor and Flora Pili weigh in under the light-welterweight limit at a sun-kissed Trinity College in Dublin before they fight for the undisputed title at Croke Park on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c5lopZD

Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries

More than 800 barrels of the stout have been stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, say police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V0HF932

Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash

Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qRwjocU

Man City sign Ndiaye from Everton for £65m

Manchester City sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4qBdxEM

Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase

Maia Bouchier's stunning century helps England women seal their record one-day international chase of 282 to beat Ireland in the series opener. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2O3uZ1M