Friday, 3 April 2026

Marshmallows fall from the sky at annual Michigan Easter event

At the annual 'Great Marshmallow Drop', more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.

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Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.

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Thursday, 2 April 2026

Chisora arrives to Wilder event in tank with Farage

Derek Chisora arrives at Deontay Wilder news conference at London's York Hall in an army tank alongside politician Nigel Farage.

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Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Foden not guaranteed World Cup squad spot - Tuchel

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's is not guaranteed a place in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.

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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry

Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.

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'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air

Everard, 33, was raped and killed by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens in London in 2021.

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Monday, 30 March 2026

TMS Debate: The State of English Women's Cricket

Mark Chapman and guests look at what lies in store for the women's game in the 2026 season

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Scott Mills Sacked By BBC

Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.

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Sunday, 29 March 2026

Lahore punished for ball tampering in PSL defeat

Lahore Qalandars are penalised for ball tampering during their Pakistan Super League defeat by Karachi Kings.

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Saturday, 28 March 2026

GB's Kerr to target mile world record in London

Great Britain's Josh Kerr says the world mile record is "a career goal" and "it's time to bring the record home" at the London Diamond League meeting in July.

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Friday, 27 March 2026

Woods involved in Florida car crash

Golf star Tiger Woods has been involved in a car crash in Florida, police confirm.

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British Olympic champion Rand dies aged 86

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics, dies at the age of 86.

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Thursday, 26 March 2026

'Stunning, breathtaking, glorious!' James gives Wales lead against Bosnia

Dan James scores a stunning long-range effort to give Wales a crucial lead in their World Cup Play-off semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Cardiff.

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Footballer told to 'grow up' over driving ban

Clinton Mola is scolded by a magistrate after claiming he did not know he needed car insurance.

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Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo's favour earlier this week.

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Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Madrid's Caicedo scores 'wonder strike' against Barcelona

Real Madrid's Linda Caicedo scores with a stunning effort in her team's 6-2 defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of their women's Champions League quarter-final.

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Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

The 35-year-old from Florida remains detained in Los Angeles after the 8 March shooting.

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Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah announces he will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Monday, 23 March 2026

Monday Night Club

Monday Night Club

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Sunday, 22 March 2026

Watkins gives Tuchel timely reminder as World Cup hopes still alive

Ollie Watkins is not in Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad, leaving his World Cup hopes in the balance - but scoring for Aston Villa on Sunday might change that.

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Saturday, 21 March 2026

'It's not Allan, it's Arne' - Tudor explains viral moment

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor clears up the viral moment where it was thought he mistakenly hugged someone thinking it was Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

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Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released

The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.

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Friday, 20 March 2026

Would WSL meet Fifa's new female coach rules?

BBC Sport explores whether the Women's Super League would be ready for Fifa's new female coach requirements.

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Thursday, 19 March 2026

US broadcaster pulls The Bachelorette after domestic abuse allegations

The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show Taylor Frankie Paul in an altercation with her ex-partner.

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US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

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Aston Martin make approach for Audi boss Wheatley

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley is wanted by Aston Martin to lead their troubled Formula 1 team.

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Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Nursery employee worked with children after arrest

Kristian Parry, 26, found work at another nursery despite being arrested for making indecent images.

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Elk and a taste of home on McIlroy's Masters menu

Rory McIlroy will use one of his mother's favourite dishes among appetisers that also include elk when he hosts the traditional champion's dinner at the Masters.

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Tuesday, 17 March 2026

I must have done things wrong if fans not happy - Slot

Head coach Arne Slot says he "must have done a lot of things wrong" for Liverpool fans to be "frustrated" at their recent form.

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Italy warns stricken Russian tanker could explode in Med at any time

Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz drifting out of control in the Med.

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Monday, 16 March 2026

Raducanu withdraws from Miami Open because of illness

Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Miami Open as she continues to recover from a recent illness.

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Chelsea could move controversial pre-match huddle

Chelsea expect to move their pre-match huddle away from the centre circle after referee Paul Tierney was caught in the middle on Saturday.

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Sunday, 15 March 2026

Have Old Firm wrested title momentum away from Hearts?

After wins for Celtic and Rangers and a defeat for leaders Hearts, what next in the captivating Scottish Premiership title race?

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Saturday, 14 March 2026

'Shot at history passes Scotland by amid Irish ferocity'

BBC Sport Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English picks through Scotland's failed bid to clinch the Six Nations with defeat in Ireland again.

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Wales stun Italy to end Six Nations losing streak

Wales finally end a three-year Six Nations losing streak in spectacular style by celebrating a bonus-point win against Italy in Cardiff.

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'Something I've never seen in 50 years of watching football'

There was an unusual addition to Chelsea's huddle before their game against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge - referee Paul Tierney.

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Friday, 13 March 2026

Schauffele sets Players pace as McIlroy faces cut wait

Rory McIlroy hopes a birdie on the last hole of his second round will be enough to mean he makes the cut at the Players Championship.

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Thursday, 12 March 2026

King expresses 'concern' over Alberta separatists in meeting with First Nations chiefs

One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.

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Iran’s New Supreme Leader (Sort Of) Speaks Out

Mojtaba Khamenei issues first message as Supreme Leader, but doesn’t appear in person.

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Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends

"You do it too, eh?". Those were the words from Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand after the German side scored from a corner in the 1-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg draw between the two sides.

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Ireland, Scotland or France - who will win the Six Nations title?

Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton look ahead to a "blockbuster" Super Saturday, when the three-horse race for the 2026 Six Nations title comes to ahead.

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BBC decision to axe LGBTQ+ dating show is two steps back, say contestants

Former contestants of I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl speak out as show axed due to "funding challenges".

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Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Townsend's dilemmas before 'most significant' Scotland selection

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend faces the most significant team selection of his long reign before Saturday's Six Nations trip to Dublin, writes BBC Scotland's chief sports writer Tom English.

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Mail editor kept Catherine's pregnancy secret for days, court hears

Charlotte Griffiths says she never hacked a phone or used a private investigator as she gave evidence in the privacy trial brought by figures including Prince Harry and Sir Elton John.

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Monday, 9 March 2026

Scholes 'did not intend to be offensive' to Carrick

Paul Scholes says an Instagram story post about Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick was "in no way intended to be offensive" towards his former team-mate.

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Man City host Liverpool, Port Vale face Chelsea - full FA Cup draw

League One Port Vale's reward for beating Sunderland in the FA Cup is a quarter-final tie away to Chelsea, while Manchester City will host Liverpool in a heavyweight showdown.

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Sunday, 8 March 2026

Watch: Match of the Day - FA Cup fifth round highlights

Highlights of the fifth-round ties in the 2025/26 FA Cup.

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India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?

India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.

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League One side Port Vale stun Sunderland in FA Cup upset

League One side Port Vale knock out Premier League team Sunderland to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

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Saturday, 7 March 2026

Italy plunge England into crisis with landmark win

England spiral to another Six Nations defeat which raises far-reaching questions about their direction 18 months out from the Rugby World Cup.

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Friday, 6 March 2026

Mexico to deploy 100,000 security personnel for World Cup

World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer's tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.

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Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs

Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

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Thursday, 5 March 2026

The Decline of Marriage: Why We Need to Prioritise Family Life

Marriage rates have fallen to historic lows, but what are the consequences?

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Wednesday, 4 March 2026

'England at crossroads as seismic India semi-final looms'

England, Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum need Jos Buttler now as much as ever as they face reigning champions India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

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Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Rahm accuses DP World Tour of 'extorting players'

Jon Rahm claims the DP World Tour is "extorting players" as he outlined why he is not among a group of LIV Golf competitors to have signed a settlement enabling them to play in both organisations' tournaments.

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Monday, 2 March 2026

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests discuss the weekend's football

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Sunday, 1 March 2026

Tudor fury at 'home referee' as Spurs left in 'big emergency'

Without a win in 10 Premier League matches – their worst league run in 22 years – Tottenham are facing a battle to stay up.

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Saturday, 28 February 2026

New set-piece kings Liverpool can still achieve 'something beautiful'

Liverpool boosted their Champions League hopes with a 5-2 win against West Ham, helped by three goals from set-pieces in the first half.

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Sir Alex, 'unbelievable' Braga & Tynecastle keep Hearts on course

With Sir Alex Ferguson a VIP guest, a tireless forward and a raucous support, Hearts take another giant stride towards a momentous title.

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Friday, 27 February 2026

Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat

Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.

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Usyk to defend title against kickboxer in Egypt

Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring in May when he defends his WBC heavyweight title against former kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.

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Thursday, 26 February 2026

Trump's big, long, State of the Union speech

Can the president’s record breaking speech change voters’ minds ahead of the midterms?

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Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Britain's Draper beaten by Rinderknech in Dubai

British number one Jack Draper suffers a second-round loss to Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech on his ATP Tour comeback at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guard, Cuba says

Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast.

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Aston Martin cuts 20% of workforce as losses widen

About 600 jobs will go at the luxury car maker, which in part blames US tariffs for its troubles.

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Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Verstappen was not behind my Red Bull exit - Horner

Christian Horner says Max Verstappen and his camp were "not responsible" for his exit from Red Bull in 2025.

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'The day Brook showed he is an England leader'

After an immature winter, Harry Brook's mature and majestic century against Pakistan proved he is England's leader for the future, writes Matthew Henry.

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MPs openly criticising Andrew reflects shift in tradition

In the Commons, MPs shared their personal experiences of meeting the former prince – all of them were resoundingly negative.

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Monday, 23 February 2026

Barcelona sign 16-year-old Norwich prospect Tavares

Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams.

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Sunday, 22 February 2026

Old Firm 'buckle under pressure' as incredible title race twists again

After a defeat for Celtic and surprise draw for Rangers, where does the latest weekend of drama leave the Scottish Premiership title race?

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'Heist' at Forest boosts Liverpool's top-four hopes

Liverpool's late 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest puts the Reds firmly in the Champions League hunt after a "robbery" of a victory at the City Ground.

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Saturday, 21 February 2026

Burnley 'disgusted' by racist abuse sent to Mejbri

Burnley say they are "disgusted" by online racist abuse directed at midfielder Hannibal Mejbri after the Clarets' Premier League match at Chelsea on Saturday.

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Red cards and poor home form - Chelsea 'set fire to points'

Chelsea have more red cards than any side in the Premier League this season, and boss Liam Rosenior says they have "set fire" to points.

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Friday, 20 February 2026

Svitolina beats Gauff in epic to reach Dubai final

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina beats world number four Coco Gauff to set up a final against American Jessica Pegula at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry

Right Reverend Stephen Conway has also been suspended by the Church of England.

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Thursday, 19 February 2026

Climber survives 1,500ft fall before running four miles for help

Callum Laird plunged off Goat Fell mountain on Arran thanks to icy conditions.

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Italian phenomenon Arianna Fontana wins 14th Olympic speed skating medal

A lot can change in sport over two decades - but not Arianna Fontana's ability to collect Olympic medals.

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Everything you need to know about Donald Trump’s Board of Peace

What’s on the agenda of the inaugural meeting?

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Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK

The US president says "it will be a blight on our great ally" if the islands are handed over to Mauritius.

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Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Five dogs rescued from mountain after falling through snow ledge

Aggie was one of five dogs that fell through a cornice near the summit of Fionn Bheinn.

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Monday, 16 February 2026

League One Mansfield to host Arsenal in fifth round - full FA Cup draw

League One club Mansfield will host record 14-time winners Arsenal at Field Mill in the FA Cup fifth round, as Manchester City head to Newcastle in a repeat of the League Cup semi-final.

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Sunday, 15 February 2026

US boards second tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean

The US accuses the Veronica III of violating a "quarantine" on oil shipments from Venezuela.

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Weston and Stoecker make history as Team GB win third Olympic gold

Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker make history as they claim gold in the mixed team skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Weston becomes the first Team GB athlete to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.

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Saturday, 14 February 2026

Tonali inspires Newcastle to win over Villa in controversial tie

Sandro Tonali scores twice as Newcastle United overcome multiple controversial refereeing decisions to knock 10-man Aston Villa out of the FA Cup.

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Brilliant Mansfield pile pressure on Parker - is his time up at Burnley?

Burnley manager Scott Parker is under increasing pressure as the Premier League side are dumped out of the FA Cup by League One Mansfield.

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Friday, 13 February 2026

Team GB's Weston leads the skeleton pack

Team GB's Matt Weston 'allows the sled to do the work' and leads in his third run of the men's skeleton.

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Thursday, 12 February 2026

Choi, 17, denies Kim historic third halfpipe gold

Seventeen-year-old Choi Ga-on denies American great Chloe Kim snowboarding history as she brushes off an early fall to win Winter Olympic halfpipe gold.

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Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health

The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.

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Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Mouat bounces back as men's curling favourites GB start with win

Bruce Mouat recovers from his Winter Olympics curling mixed doubles disappointment in some style, leading his Team GB men's rink to a 9-4 victory in their opening match against China.

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Former Daily Mail editor tells trial he stopped use of private investigators

Paul Dacre told the High Court he put the "shutters down" on unlawful newsgathering techniques.

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Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein's island

Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

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Pilot praised after crash-landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore

All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline.

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Monday, 9 February 2026

GB's Dodds & Mouat miss out on gold medal match with semi-final heartbreak

Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat fail to guarantee Team GB's first medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics, as Sweden advance to the final.

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Sunday, 8 February 2026

Man City produce late comeback to beat Liverpool in chaotic finale

Erling Haaland's 93rd-minute penalty gives Manchester City a crucial comeback win over Liverpool, who end the game with 10 men as Dominik Szoboszlai is sent off in stoppage time at Anfield.

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Man arrested for murder after student's death

The body of 19-year-old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Thursday, police say.

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Saturday, 7 February 2026

Boulter seals fourth WTA title with Ostrava Open win

Britain's Katie Boulter claims her fourth WTA Tour title with a three-set victory against Tamara Korpatsch at the Ostrava Open on Saturday.

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Brioche recall over concerns they contain hard plastic pieces

Brioche Pasquier is recalling some Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that potentially contain "hard white plastic".

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Friday, 6 February 2026

Guantanamo detainee's lawyers claim office raid by UK was unlawful

The case centres on claims of complicity by UK intelligence services in CIA torture of Abu Faraj al-Libi.

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Thursday, 5 February 2026

'Winning by being here' - Draper triumphs on return as GB lead Norway

Jack Draper says he is "winning by being here" as he makes an emphatic return to help Great Britain take control of their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Norway.

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Watch: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Charli XCX at Wuthering Heights premiere

The actors and singer talk to the BBC at the UK premiere of Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights.

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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Raducanu battles back from 5-0 down to beat Juvan

Great Britain's Emma Raducanu fights back from 5-0 down in the first set to beat Kaja Juvan at the Transylvania Open as compatriots Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter also win.

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'The rebuild of myself' - Wilder opens up on mental health struggles

Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder opens up about his mental health struggles, and says he's now "at peace" before his fight against Derek Chisora on 4 April at London's O2 Arena.

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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Statue of world champion boxer stolen from park

The artwork depicting Teddy Baldock was taken from a park in Poplar on Sunday.

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LIV hits out despite getting world ranking points

The top 10 finishers at an event will be awarded points because the Official World Golf Rankings "recognises a number of areas where LIV does not meet the eligibility standards".

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Monday, 2 February 2026

Raducanu wins first match since split from coach

Emma Raducanu records her first win since out-of-sorts Australian Open performance and split from coach Francis Roig.

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Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m

Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club record deal worth up to £48m.

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Sunday, 1 February 2026

Long delays, irate managers and mixed messages - is VAR bad for game?

More contentious VAR decisions in the Premier League have raised further questions on its effect on games as a spectacle.

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Is Carrick proving Amorim's Man Utd tenure was a wasted year?

A third win in a row for Michael Carrick highlights the failures of Ruben Amorim's time at Manchester United.

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Saturday, 31 January 2026

Kelly outpoints Murtazaliev to win world title

Britain's Josh Kelly puts on a slick performance to beat Bakhram Murtazaliev and win the IBF light-middleweight title by majority decision in Newcastle.

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'A great headache' - can Madueke stake claim for Arsenal and England?

The sight of Noni Madueke flying past defenders and putting dangerous crosses into the penalty will have been a welcome sight for Mikel Arteta.

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Friday, 30 January 2026

Brook lied 'to protect' others after nightclub altercation

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

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Thursday, 29 January 2026

Ex-Nigerian oil minister did not take bribes from industry insiders, court told

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

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Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest

Dubbed "the great potato rescue", it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.

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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet

The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol's travel budget due to media attention and "credible threat actors".

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Cricketers banned as university club suspended over initiation

The behaviour during an event at a Cardiff pub raised "significant" concerns around student safety.

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Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Why England legend Root is so effective in Asia

After another masterclass in Asian conditions, BBC Sport breaks down how Joe Root stands out as a brilliant player of spin bowling.

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Monday, 26 January 2026

No sponsor, kit on order & visa wait - Scotland embrace late World Cup call

Scotland are "confident" visa issues will not prevent them arriving late for the men's T20 World Cup as chief executive Trudy Lindblade tells BBC Stumped about their "unique" preparations after a late call to the tournament.

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Sunday, 25 January 2026

Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes?

Newcastle United have yet to win a league game without Bruno Guimaraes since he made his debut for the club in 2022.

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Saturday, 24 January 2026

Livingston to report Aberdeen over alleged racial abuse of Bokila

Livingston will contact the Scottish FA to report Aberdeen over an alleged racial comment made to striker Jeremy Bokila.

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'Joyless and toxic' - will Spurs put Frank out of his misery?

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank remains in deep trouble despite his side rescuing a late draw at Burnley, writes Phil McNulty.

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Doubles partners Jovic and Mboko leading teen disruptors

North American teenagers Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko are through to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time.

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Friday, 23 January 2026

Can you spot the Faithfuls in our Traitors-inspired sports quiz?

The Traitors finale is on the BBC this Friday, and to mark the dramatic climax we've compiled a Traitors-inspired sports quiz.

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Acid attack victim was 'set up by his ex-wife'

A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced "real threats" in the months before his death.

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Thursday, 22 January 2026

Osaka has tense exchange with Cirstea at end of match

Naomi Osaka has stern enounter with Sorana Cirstea, receiving a frosty handshake and a telling-off from the Romanian as she wins 6-3 4-6 6-2 at the Australian Open.

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German nurse jailed for murders could be linked to 100 more deaths

Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse.

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Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Loved ones of victims reeling after high-speed rail crash in southern Spain

Two deadly crashes in almost as many days have inflicted grief, anger and disruption. Two deadly crashes in almost as many days inflict grief, anger and disruption in Spain.

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Tuesday, 20 January 2026

US second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Vance posted on social media that she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July.

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Littler beats Van Gerwen to win Saudi Masters

Luke Littler wins the inaugural Saudi Arabia Darts Masters with an emphatic 8-5 victory over Michael van Gerwen in Riyadh.

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Prison officer jailed for having sex with inmates

Isabelle Dale had relationships with two prisoners at HMP Coldingley in Surrey, a judge says.

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Monday, 19 January 2026

Jacob Alon crowned Brits Critics' Choice winner

The Scottish folk singer edges out Sienna Spiro and Rose Gray to claim the prestigious prize.

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Sunday, 18 January 2026

Barry secures deserved win for Everton against Villa

Everton's Thierno Barry capitalises on a mistake by Aston Villa's Emi Martinez for a 1-0 win to The Toffees, which stops Villa going second in the Premier League.

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How Jones went from retirement plan to career-best year

Britain's Francesca Jones was "very serious" about retiring in 2025. Instead, she enjoyed a career-best season and is now set for an Australian Open main-draw debut.

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Saturday, 17 January 2026

Missed opportunity for Arsenal - but were they denied 'clear penalty'?

Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?

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'I share the same frustrations as the fans' - Slot on Anfield boos

Arne Slot responds after Liverpool are booed by sections of their home support in the 1-1 draw with Burnley at Anfield on Saturday.

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Was this the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in Frank?

Was the dismal home loss to struggling West Ham the day Spurs fans finally lost all faith in head coach Thomas Frank, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

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Friday, 16 January 2026

The dramatic 24 hours that sealed Guehi and Glasner's futures

BBC Sport looks at a dramatic 24 hours for Crystal Palace as captain Marc Guehi agrees to join Manchester City and manager Oliver Glasner confirms he is leaving in the summer.

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'No panic buy' - Guehi would cap £414m rebuild as Man City up title ante

Manchester City have upped the ante in the Premier League title race by flexing their muscles in the January transfer window.

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Thursday, 15 January 2026

Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.

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Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Apprentice contestant struck off over social posts

Dr Asif Munaf posted or reposted 36 "seriously offensive" comments on X, a tribunal finds.

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California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes

The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.

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Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

The decision to ban fans of the Israeli team from a UK game was based on a flawed assessment, a report has found.

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Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing

Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023.

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Last year was Ukraine's deadliest for civilians since 2022, UN says

Conflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's monitoring mission in Ukraine said.

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Monday, 12 January 2026

Macclesfield to host Brentford in FA Cup fourth round - see full draw

Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.

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Sunday, 11 January 2026

Watch: The Women's Football Show

Analysis and top stories from week 12 of the 2025/26 Women’s Super League season.

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Welbeck scores as Brighton knock Man Utd out of FA Cup

Striker Danny Welbeck helps Brighton dump his former club Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

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Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend

If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence.

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Saturday, 10 January 2026

Frank's failing Spurs knocked out of FA Cup by Aston Villa

Goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers knock a wasteful Tottenham Hotspur side out of the FA Cup to pile more pressure on manager Thomas Frank.

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Injury-time leveller leads to dramatic penalty win for Newcastle

Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six goal draw, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier's equaliser just minutes later, with Newcastle ultimately progressing on penalties.

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Friday, 9 January 2026

Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges

The clip, filmed by one of the ICE agents at the scene, shows the chaotic moments before gunfire rang out.

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Watch Saka's best Premier League goals

Watch a selection of Bukayo Saka's best Premier League goals, as the winger agrees a new contract with Arsenal.

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Thursday, 8 January 2026

Man City finalising deal for USA midfielder Coffey

Manchester City are finalising a deal to bring in United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns.

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Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill

Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.

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Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far

A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.

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Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement,

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Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a two-part factual series.

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Lib Dem council to ask for election delay weeks after Davey's warning

Cheltenham Borough Council is asking for its May elections to be postponed.

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UKA chief 'appalled' as Prescod joins Enhanced Games

Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod joins controversial Enhanced Games as UK Athletics chief executive says he is "appalled".

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Tuesday, 6 January 2026

'A moving moment' as Rosenior breaks barriers

Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea manager is a "massive moment" for representation in the Premier League.

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Fujitsu 'not a parasite' over Horizon scandal

Fujitsu's European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

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Monday, 5 January 2026

Stop experiments and get manager who fits Man Utd DNA - Neville

Gary Neville urges Manchester United to 'stop experimenting' and appoint a manager who fits the club's DNA after Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday.

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Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests discuss the weekends football

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Sunday, 4 January 2026

'Struggling Frank trapped in gilded cage at joyless Tottenham'

Struggling head coach Thomas Frank is trapped in a gilded cage at joyless Tottenham Hotspur, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Saturday, 3 January 2026

Ten-try Northampton demolish Quins to go top

Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table.

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Burnley lacked belief in defeat at Brighton - Parker

Burnley boss Scott Parker says his side "lacked belief" as they fall to their ninth defeat in 11 Premier League games at Brighton.

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Friday, 2 January 2026

'Nancy leaps to his own defence as he feels Old Firm heat'

Just over four weeks on from his appointment as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy's passionate defence of his reign shows the pressure he is facing before Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers.

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Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US

Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

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Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.

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Thursday, 1 January 2026

'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'

As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.

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Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes Test

Australia batter Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket following the fifth Ashes Test against England in Sydney this week.

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