Sunday, 31 August 2025

'Dangerous player' - Sowter takes three wickets in his first seven deliveries

Nathan Sowter takes the wickets of Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed and Tom Banton inside his first seven deliveries for Oval Invincibles against Trent Rockets in the men's Hundred final.

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Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's conservative approach ends in more Anfield misery in defeat by Liverpool, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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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".

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Saturday, 30 August 2025

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?

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Friday, 29 August 2025

How can Raducanu close gap on top players?

Emma Raducanu believes the world's leading stars play her with 'a point to prove' - so what can she do to close the gap?

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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.

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Court documents shed new light on UK-Apple row over user data

The document suggests the government may still want access despite US officials saying it had dropped the demand.

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Thursday, 28 August 2025

Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced

The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.

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Wednesday, 27 August 2025

'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".

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Solar-powered postboxes with parcel drawer rolled out across UK

Royal Mail says the revamped design will help it compete in small parcel deliveries.

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Could you restore an 'iconic' Scottish castle? Island retreat goes on sale for £750,000

A previous sale of the historic castle, involving a millionaire businessman, collapsed two years ago.

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Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI

The Raine family alleges ChatGPT "actively helped" their 16-year-old son take his own life.

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Tuesday, 26 August 2025

'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.

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Monday, 25 August 2025

Jacks takes spectacular leaping catch to remove Pope

Will Jacks takes a brilliant leaping one-handed to catch to remove Ollie Pope off the bowling of Sam Curran as London Spirit face Oval Invincibles in the men's Hundred at the Oval.

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Sunday, 24 August 2025

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.

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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.

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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.

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Saturday, 23 August 2025

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.

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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.

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Friday, 22 August 2025

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.

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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.

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Thursday, 21 August 2025

Joe Root smashes a rapid 76 opening for the Rockets

Watch Joe Root's brilliant innings opening the batting for the Trent Rockets, scoring 76 from 41 balls.

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'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.

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Wednesday, 20 August 2025

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

Could there be a way back for Alexander Isak at Newcastle United?

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Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Ahmed impresses as Rockets crush Originals

Trent Rockets keep the pressure on Southern Brave at the top of the table in the men's Hundred with a seven-wicket thrashing over Manchester Originals.

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'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.

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Monday, 18 August 2025

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.

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Sunday, 17 August 2025

'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?

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Saturday, 16 August 2025

Gazan woman flown to Italy dies of malnutrition

The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis

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Friday, 15 August 2025

Audacious Brook lights up Superchargers success

Harry Brook produces a stunning moment of batting genius as Northern Superchargers clinch a 36-run win over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.

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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.

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Thursday, 14 August 2025

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.

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Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Spurs squander two-goal lead as PSG win Super Cup on penalties

Paris Saint-Germain produce a stunning second-half comeback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties, after a 2-2 draw in regular time, to win the UEFA Super Cup in Udine.

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

European leaders hold a virtual meeting with Trump before the US president meets Putin.

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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.

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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.

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Tuesday, 12 August 2025

'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.

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Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance

The Ukrainian leader was speaking ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

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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.

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Monday, 11 August 2025

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.

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Americanswers…on 5 Live! Why is Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington DC?

And how JD Vance’s English holiday is causing havoc in the Cotswolds

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Sunday, 10 August 2025

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.

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'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.

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Saturday, 9 August 2025

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.

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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.

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Friday, 8 August 2025

AC Milan keen to sign Man Utd striker Hojlund

AC Milan are keen to sign Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund.

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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.

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Thursday, 7 August 2025

'Absolutely outrageous!' - Brook hits six on first ball

Harry Brook gets his 2025 Men's Hundred campaign off the mark in exciting fashion, smashing a six over wide long-off before ending up on his backside a ball later against Welsh Fire at Headingley.

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British dad 'killed by drone fighting in Ukraine'

Alan Robert Williams's wife is told that the 35-year-old from Wirral died in Kharkiv.

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Wednesday, 6 August 2025

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.

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Tuesday, 5 August 2025

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.

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Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030, according to US media

The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.

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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.

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Monday, 4 August 2025

'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

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Sunday, 3 August 2025

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.

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Saturday, 2 August 2025

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.

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Friday, 1 August 2025

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.

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