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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/TRKB89L via IFTTT

Channelling Viv and Lara - could Perrin 'dominate' after record century?

English teenager Davina Perrin made history with a sublime century to lead Northern Superchargers into The Hundred final - could she go on to dominate the women's game? from BBC News https://ift.tt/g1lO9JL via IFTTT

Will the Democrats go "dark woke" to take on Trump?

California's governor has been imitating the president online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VGPvHTg 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/CrYA1nL via IFTTT

'What a race!' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win after thrilling finish

Audrey Werro finishes first in the women's 800m at Diamond League Zurich, claiming a national record as Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell claims second with a personal best. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NcUoxj5 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/zFyKh3G via IFTTT

Sheffield Wednesday fans boycott EFL Cup match

Thousands of Sheffield Wednesday fans stay away from Hillsborough for Tuesday's Carabao Cup second-round tie with Leeds United as protests against the club's ownership continue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/17NcLdO via IFTTT

Virginia Giuffre memoir to be published months after death

She had finished working on the "intimate" and "heartbreaking" book before she took her own life in April, her publisher says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ybSkOTm via IFTTT

'Positive' Dowman plays 'like Messi' - Walcott

Theo Walcott says 15-year-old Arsenal winger Max Dowman reminds him of Lionel Messi and is "so refreshing" to watch. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O1TgbJj via IFTTT

Trump to attend Ryder Cup & backs US captain Bradley to play

United States president Donald Trump says he will attend the 2025 Ryder Cup next month - and wants Keegan Bradley to be the USA's first playing captain since 1963. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LxJieQw 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/nwSHD6z via IFTTT

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/nk1UqZs via IFTTT

Spirit crush poor Brave to keep slim hopes alive

Kane Williamson's half-century sets up a convincing win for London Spirit against Southern Brave after Harry Brook's Northern Superchargers beat Oval Invincibles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Y3C0rA via IFTTT

Arsenal's Dowman, 15, shines on Premier League debut

Max Dowman becomes Arsenal's second-youngest player and wins a penalty on his Premier League debut against Leeds aged 15 years and 234 days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Zv6Txq 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/XW6zfGK 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/Li83FOp 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/QHgoBKG via IFTTT

Curran v Cook: 32 runs scored in most expensive five balls in Hundred history

Watch Sam Cook's unwanted history - going for 32 from his five balls, a new record in the men's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UrSiOBQ via IFTTT

Do asylum figures show if government's strategy is working?

Two BBC correspondents assess what the Home Office's new data tells us about the efficacy of the government's asylum strategy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XU56exu via IFTTT

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/oWF1bz0 via IFTTT

Arsenal weigh up offer for Rogers - Thursday's gossip

Arsenal weigh up offer for Morgan Rogers, RB Leipzig agree personal terms with Harvey Elliott and Marseille interested in signing Kostas Tsimikas, plus more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WaDKA9H via IFTTT

Wales rugby bosses say cutting professional teams to two is 'radical' option

The Welsh Rugby Union backs reducing the number of professional teams from four to two but insists no final decision has been made. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TCFr8AD via IFTTT

Isak and a 'nuclear' row with Newcastle - what next?

Could there be a way back for Alexander Isak at Newcastle United? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iYya4fO via IFTTT

Caldentey and Smith win PFA player of the year awards

Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey is named the Professional Footballers' Association women's player of the year as her new team-mate Olivia Smith wins the young player award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8PB06vC 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/hHi39K0 via IFTTT

Match of the Day

Highlights from the first Sunday of the new Premier League season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/107Y9Iq via IFTTT

'They have a problem' - goalkeeping concerns remain at Man Utd

Manchester United's goalkeepers are under scrutiny after Altay Bayindir's error gifts Arsenal victory at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NpbDWFt via IFTTT

'The sign of champions' or reasons to worry for Arsenal?

Arsenal win away at Manchester United despite not being near their best - a sign of champions or cause for concern? from BBC News https://ift.tt/WfqucOw via IFTTT

'Lovely guy' & 'top signing' - Reijnders shines for Man City

Pep Guardiola described Tijjani Reijnders as a "lovely guy" and "top signing" as the Dutchman shone on his Premier League debut for Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bp8WCTU via IFTTT

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/YqUbVmk via IFTTT

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/eiFbKCZ via IFTTT

Brentford agree club record £42.5m Ouattara move

Brentford agree a club record deal worth up to £42.5m for Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7CyqK0F via IFTTT

Five key takeaways from 2025's A-level results

Top A-level results have risen again. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lHDotAO via IFTTT

Smith scores half-century as Spirit end Rockets perfect start

England's Jamie Smith hit 52 off 34 balls to help London Spirit to their second win of this year's Hundred as they beat Trent Rockets by 21 runs at Lord's. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lyDCNv5 via IFTTT

Left out of Alaska talks, exhausted Ukrainians fear an unjust peace

No matter what happens between Trump and Putin, Ukrainians think Russia has no plan to stop the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pdf9cYF via IFTTT

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/yfk3HrZ via IFTTT

Ramos' late header brings PSG level against Spurs

Goncalo Ramos gets on the end of a fizzing Ousmane Dembele cross to score an injury-time equaliser for Paris St-Germain against Tottenham in the Uefa Super Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8yotkvJ via IFTTT

The Trump-Putin Meeting: Europe’s Message To Trump

European leaders hold a virtual meeting with Trump before the US president meets Putin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/stEwAOz 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/zIup5HB via IFTTT

'That's outrageous!' - Khan hits six with unorthodox shot

Watch Rashid Khan of the Oval Invincibles hit a six with an extraordinary golf-like shot as he flicks a delivery from Birmingham Phoenix's Tim Southee off his pads and over the rope in the men's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OpG6DMd 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/mSMuCxp via IFTTT

Youngsters Baker & McKinney shine in Originals win

Highly-rated duo Ben McKinney and Sonny Baker shine as Manchester Originals beat London Spirit in the men's Hundred at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U4TeFDX via IFTTT

Billion-pound owners, so why might Red Bull era dawn slowly at Newcastle?

Red Bull's investment in Newcastle has brought back memories of the team's late-nineties glory days. But how quickly might they make progress on the pitch? from BBC News https://ift.tt/kCnRSQi via IFTTT

Ahmed contributes with bat & ball as Rockets beat Superchargers

Rehan Ahmed takes two wickets before scoring 31 runs off 26 balls to help Trent Rockets beat Northern Superchargers by five wickets in the Men's Hundred at Trent Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2CUF5Yl 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/cu8NvSA 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/M2AXWrE via IFTTT

Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute

Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i3FjZbm via IFTTT

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/2ScLmzA via IFTTT

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/Qqwet6G via IFTTT

US diplomat says UK would have lost WW2 with Starmer as leader

Mike Huckabee's comments come after the UK prime minister condemned Israel's Gaza City military takeover plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MpWif1N via IFTTT

Rockets race to comfortable win over Phoenix

Trent Rockets cruise to a six-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix to get off to a winning start in The Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qZThemF 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/8SbQiIN via IFTTT

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/fz6bgKN via IFTTT

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/sFMgcbo via IFTTT

Honours system gets new role to make awards more inclusive

A new "diversity and outreach" committee will try to reach parts of society currently missing out on honours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AI6SoOD 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/gFX0YWU via IFTTT

Asher-Smith and Hughes break records at UK Champs

Dina Asher-Smith and Zharnel Hughes break competition records in claiming 200m victories at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1BX3M6D via IFTTT

'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/XKBbGWs via IFTTT

Hughes and Hunt win British 100m titles

Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt claim the 100m titles on the opening day of the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/udYzQPi via IFTTT

Car finance judgement 'a hard pill to swallow' for claimants

A claimant in a car financing judgement is disappointed more people will not be able to claim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NPRr7h6 via IFTTT

US officials open investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith

Smith had led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before resigning from his post earlier this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VHUD37z via IFTTT

Is winning all that matters or must Lions deliver more in final Test?

The Lions are focused on completing a clean sweep against the Wallabies in Sydney in Saturday's final Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qtdbnLr via IFTTT