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PSG fans unveil touching tribute to Luis Enrique's daughter

Following their Champions League final win over Inter Milan the Paris St-Germain fans unveil a tifo paying tribute to manager Luis Enrique's daughter Xana, who passed away at the age of nine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KrXA0ul via IFTTT

Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan

The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it "unacceptable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/nYTNXFG via IFTTT

Hamilton says new front wing rule 'waste of money'

Lewis Hamilton says the introduction of a new rule clamping down on front wing flexibility at the Spanish Grand Prix was "a waste of money". from BBC News https://ift.tt/sDUWl1P via IFTTT

Raised in Manchester, joining Liverpool - meet fun-loving Frimpong

He loves a goal celebration but fun-loving Jeremie Frimpong, who is joining champions Liverpool, is deadly serious when it comes to his football. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RBtqgsM via IFTTT

Beaumont and Jones tons set up crushing England win

Amy Jones scores her first international century and Linsey Smith takes 5-36 on debut as England beat West Indies by 108 runs in the first of three one-day internationals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xndPYDl via IFTTT

'I don't think I grieved, I don't think I thought it was real'

England midfielder Ella Toone says she didn't "actually grieve" after the death of her father until a period on the sidelines through injury forced her to get "mentally right". from BBC News https://ift.tt/q36g0XF via IFTTT

Chelsea trigger Delap's £30m release clause

Premier League clubs have been made aware of Liam Delap's preference to move to Chelsea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pfrQEFe via IFTTT

EU says Israeli strikes in Gaza 'go beyond what is necessary' to fight Hamas

Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, says the bloc also does not support a new aid distribution model which bypasses the UN and other humanitarian organisations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Znyc4Sb via IFTTT

Yamal signs new six-year Barcelona contract

Lamine Yamal signs a new six-year Barcelona contract following a breakout season in which he helped the Catalan club win a domestic treble. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZDign3h via IFTTT

'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman scores a sensational individual goal to open the scoring for England against Czechia in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0V15Xm via IFTTT

'Poor' decision by PGMOL to pick Bramall for Villa game - Hackett

The referees' body made a "poor management decision" in appointing Thomas Bramall to officiate Aston Villa's defeat by Manchester united, says former referees' boss Keith Hackett. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6SbkL3E via IFTTT

How one woman's racist tweet sparked a free speech row

Lucy Connolly lost her appeal against her race-hate jail sentence, but is free speech under threat? from BBC News https://ift.tt/2N6B1o0 via IFTTT

Police officer critically hurt in crash is named

PC Christopher Miller, 38, is being treated for serious injuries after the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CSxqJK0 via IFTTT

Bordeaux mix beauty and beast to shatter brave Saints

Northampton's continental romance is ultimately ended by the grim realities of Bordeaux's power, but there is plenty of promise for the future from BBC News https://ift.tt/MLs371P via IFTTT

Shinnie 'could retire today and be a happy man' after Scottish Cup win

Graeme Shinnie says he "could retire today and be a happy man" after achieving his dream of captaining Aberdeen to a historic Scottish Cup triumph. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DFkObCv via IFTTT

Bennett makes history but England remain in control against Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett hit the fastest Test century by a Zimbabwe batter but England remain on course for victory in the one-off Test, after making the tourists follow-on on day two at Trent Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AKjStqT via IFTTT

Get to know maybe the coolest, calmest F1 driver in history

Oscar Piastri tells BBC Sport how his "calm personality" helps him be "aggressive" on track - and what he has done to become a "faster driver" this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WCZ7oYf via IFTTT

Enhanced Games swimmer 'breaks world record'

Organisers of a controversial event allowing banned performance-enhancing drugs say a swimmer has broken a long-standing world record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEziVfe via IFTTT

Man Utd 'would be seen differently with Europa win'

Ruben Amorim is not under pressure at Manchester United, but thinks his team may be looked at "in a different way" if they beat Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MHduO8t via IFTTT

Third man arrested over fires at homes linked to PM

A 34-year-old man is arrested over alleged arson attacks on properties connected to Sir Keir Starmer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7kHp05I via IFTTT

France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle

The €400 million high-security jail will be built in France's overseas region of French Guiana in South America. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RUqFJWf via IFTTT

500 games, 200 goals - how Vardy said goodbye to 'the club I love'

Thirteen years to the day since he joined from Fleetwood for £1m, Jamie Vardy ended his Leicester City career with a goal - his 200th for the Foxes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JprEUQ9 via IFTTT

US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash

Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FvODiQE via IFTTT

'We are unsatisfied and upset' - Arteta on Arsenal season

Mikel Arteta says he is "unsatisfied and upset" that Arsenal are finishing another season without a major trophy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FZyk4o5 via IFTTT

'Maybe the thought of taking a penalty at Wembley was too much'

Erling Haaland's Wembley goal drought continues as he fails to score on his sixth visit during Manchester City's FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O3XHFe1 via IFTTT

Norris 'just not good enough' in qualifying

McLaren's Lando Norris says "I always go slower" when other people improve as his qualifying struggles continue at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sTXckGi via IFTTT

Sinner & Alcaraz set up huge Italian Open final

Jannik Sinner sets up a blockbuster Italian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, after the world number one fought from behind to beat American Tommy Paul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lT72HfJ via IFTTT

Caudery wins pole vault at Diamond League in Doha

Britain's Molly Caudery begins her 2025 outdoor season with victory in the pole vault at a Diamond League meeting in Doha. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FlytnDg via IFTTT

Police hunt for teens after kittens found 'mutilated'

Police hope that by releasing the footage of the teens fleeing they will be able to identify them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W5izrpy via IFTTT

Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack

The singer was taken into custody in Manchester over an alleged altercation at a Mayfair nightclub. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1sYEwXy via IFTTT

UK economy is growing more than expected - how optimistic should you be?

The UK economy grew by more than expected at the start of 2025. What does this mean for you? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TyOCDUq via IFTTT

Beginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hope

There is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZoOVWDe via IFTTT

Reddit founder Ohanian buys £20m stake in Chelsea women

Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian has bought a £20 million stake in Women's Super League champions Chelsea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TVrcGhI via IFTTT

Heavy hangs the crown - sadness at Wiggins' troubles

Bradley Wiggins' admission that he was addicted to cocaine after retiring from cycling is a sad chapter in a story that had brought troubles to go with the glory. BBC Sport's Matt Warwick examines Wiggins' character. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gfWRJic via IFTTT

'Box office Blackmore' - pioneer who transformed racing

As trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from the saddle, we look at her impact and success in jump racing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DzBU0Xi via IFTTT

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza

The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RAxNtzp via IFTTT

Autistic boy left on locked school bus for hours

Bus company Supreme Executive Travel said it had sacked the staff member it held responsible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4rUEoxG via IFTTT

Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs

The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle 160kg of live crabs out of Japan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/98Ah2rK via IFTTT

'Not nice to hear' - were Trent jeers 'shocking' or 'understandable'?

As Trent Alexander-Arnold is booed by a section of the Liverpool fans after appearing for the first time since announcing he is to leave in the summer, BBC Sport looks at the reaction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XkmDFAe via IFTTT

Champions League race hots up as Man City slip & Villa win

Manchester City have dropped points in the race for the Champions League - so who needs what? from BBC News https://ift.tt/vONJ9rx via IFTTT

Southport attack officers nominated for awards

Merseyside Police says three officers who were first to the Southport attacks showed great courage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CdDlGg8 via IFTTT

Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/saZ0PiQ via IFTTT

Five talking points from Lions squad announcement

Big-name casualties, Farrell circus avoided and Williams doubles Wales contingent - the talking points from the British and Irish Lions squad announcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XNjfwL0 via IFTTT

PSL considering postponing rest of season

The Pakistan Super League is considering postponing the remainder of its season amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nApkINC via IFTTT

Postecoglou hits back at Wenger over CL spot row

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou claims "Spurs does crazy things to people" in response to Arsene Wenger's suggestion the winners of the Europa League should not qualify for the Champions League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Ke3Nhr via IFTTT

Play Champions League Squares during Inter Milan v Barcelona

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LzXFfCP via IFTTT

Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights

Watch the best shots as Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the World Snooker Championship to become the first player from China to win the title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wsOqCjP via IFTTT

Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion

Kyiv says it struck a drone command centre in border village and insists forces remain inside Russian region from BBC News https://ift.tt/JC02Zut via IFTTT

Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest

Cole Palmer's return to his brilliant best could be the defining moment in Chelsea's quest to reach Champions League, says Chief Football Writer Phil McNulrt from BBC News https://ift.tt/eydB6qc via IFTTT

Match-fixing scandal to Crucible final - fall and rise of Zhao

Zhao Xintong began this season banned from snooker but is tipped to be the sport's new "megastar" if he becomes the first Chinese player to win the world title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xCLojhQ via IFTTT

'I saw Southampton breaking and the ref down, so I blew his whistle'

Jamie Vardy is not quite ready to blow the whistle on his legendary Leicester City career, after reaching 199 goals for the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3hlW8yN via IFTTT

Postecoglou bemoans 'negative narrative' around Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou bemoans the "negative narrative" around the club despite their success in the Europa League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LfpR0Xw via IFTTT

Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections

Nigel Farage's party gains its first foothold in local government after seizing hundreds of seats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xtY4zGc via IFTTT

GB's Draper beats Musetti to reach Madrid Open final

Britain's Jack Draper books his spot in the Madrid Open final with a hard-fought 6-3 7-6 (7-4) victory against Lorenzo Musetti. from BBC News https://ift.tt/muchtzG via IFTTT

'Not Labour enough': MPs' despair at voters' verdict on government

Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls for a change of direction after a dismal set of local election results. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QPNotUd via IFTTT

The Traitors contestant joins BBC Radio 1 presenting team

The Liverpool-based reality tv star will co-host the Early Breakfast show with Nat O'Leary in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UM0CZn3 via IFTTT

Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul

More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uV02jJs via IFTTT