Wednesday, May 31, 2017

'All Blacks more complete than in 2005'

'All Blacks more complete than in 2005'
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says his current team is better than the Dan Carter and Richie McCaw-inspired group of 2005.
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Bale one of Britain's greats - Lineker

Bale one of Britain's greats - Lineker
Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale is among the 10 best British players of all time, says former England striker Gary Lineker.
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Anderson 'worried' by Stokes injuries

Anderson 'worried' by Stokes injuries
James Anderson is "worried" by the injuries suffered by Ben Stokes, and England will have to be "careful" to manage the all-rounder.
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Light winds halt America's Cup races

Light winds halt America's Cup races
Organisers postpone Wednesday's America's Cup Qualifiers in Bermuda because of light winds.
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Nadal winning title would be 'incredible'

Nadal winning title would be 'incredible'
Rafael Nadal winning a 10th French Open would be "one of sport's biggest achievements", says Tim Henman.
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'Sell overindulged Sanchez & Ozil'

'Sell overindulged Sanchez & Ozil'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger should sell "overindulged" Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, says ex-defender Martin Keown.
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Jockey Mangan barred from Epsom Derby

Jockey Mangan barred from Epsom Derby
Racing's regulator is to bar inexperienced apprentice jockey Gina Mangan from riding rank outsider Diore Lia in the Epsom Derby.
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Brazil great Garrincha's remains 'missing'

Brazil great Garrincha's remains 'missing'
The remains of deceased Brazilian football legend Garrincha are missing from his grave, according to relatives.
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The Tuffers & Vaughan Cricket Show - Champions Trophy preview

The Tuffers & Vaughan Cricket Show - Champions Trophy preview
BBC Radio 5 live brings you all the news and views before the Champions Trophy gets under way on Thursday.
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Bedene knocked out in second round

Bedene knocked out in second round
British number three Aljaz Bedene is knocked out of the French Open with a 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-3 defeat by Jiri Vesely in the second round.
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Warburton to captain Lions in opener

Warburton to captain Lions in opener
Tour captain Sam Warburton will lead the British and Irish Lions in their opening fixture against the Provincial Barbarians.
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Taylor & Schonert out of Argentina tour

Taylor & Schonert out of Argentina tour
Wasps' Tommy Taylor and Worcester Warriors' Nick Schonert are ruled out of England's tour of Argentina through injury.
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LeBron James' home daubed with 'N-word'

LeBron James' home daubed with 'N-word'
Police are looking at CCTV video to try to identify the vandal, whose graffiti has been covered up.
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WSL: Sunderland v Manchester City

WSL: Sunderland v Manchester City
Watch live coverage and highlight clips as Sunderland host Manchester City and listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra coverage of Arsenal v Reading plus BBC WM coverage of Birmingham City v Yeovil Town.
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Could Pacquiao step in to fight McGregor?

Could Pacquiao step in to fight McGregor?
BBC Three brings you the latest UFC news, including an interesting twist in the saga of a possible boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
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Johnson wins weeks after father's death

Johnson wins weeks after father's death
A tearful Steve Johnson says his father's recent death left him an "emotional mess" as he won a dramatic match at the French Open.
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Cavendish and Deignan named in squad

Cavendish and Deignan named in squad
Former world champions Mark Cavendish and Lizzie Deignan are named in British Cycling's squads for the National Road Championships.
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'City's ambition is to win quadruple'

'City's ambition is to win quadruple'
Manchester City's ambition is to win the quadruple in what chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says will be a "a massive year" next season.
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McShane named in Elite England squad

McShane named in Elite England squad
Castleford hooker Paul McShane is one of 27 players based in Super League named in Wayne Bennett's England Elite Performance Squad.
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Suspended Wood out of Argentina tour

Suspended Wood out of Argentina tour
Tom Wood will miss England's tour of Argentina after being banned for six weeks for stamping in a game for Northampton.
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Karlsson named Europe vice-captain

Karlsson named Europe vice-captain
Europe Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn names Sweden's Robert Karlsson as his first vice-captain for the 2018 event against USA in France.
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Djokovic safely through to third round

Djokovic safely through to third round
Defending champion Novak Djokovic beats Joao Sousa in straight sets to reach the third round of the French Open.
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Daley, Mears and Laugher out injured

Daley, Mears and Laugher out injured
Ex-world champion Tom Daley and Olympic gold medallists Chris Mears and Jack Laugher will miss the British Championships in Edinburgh because of minor injuries.
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French Open second round: Nadal v Haase

French Open second round: Nadal v Haase
Live radio commentary and text updates as Rafael Nadal continues his quest for a 10th French Open title.
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Defending champion Muguruza through

Defending champion Muguruza through
Defending French Open champion Garbine Muguruza survives a scare to beat world number 99 Anett Kontaveit.
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Ibrahimovic 'has had lots of offers'

Ibrahimovic 'has had lots of offers'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is contracted to the club until this summer, has 'had lots of offers', says his agent Mino Raiola.
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England reach U20s World Cup quarters

England reach U20s World Cup quarters
England reach the quarter-finals of the Under-20s World Cup in South Korea with a last-16 victory over Costa Rica.
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'Stokes unlikely to bowl full 10 overs'

'Stokes unlikely to bowl full 10 overs'
Ben Stokes is unlikely to bowl his full 10 overs in England's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, says captain Eoin Morgan.
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Wolves appoint Nuno as new head coach

Wolves appoint Nuno as new head coach
Wolves name former Porto boss Nuno Espirito Santo as their new head coach to succeed Paul Lambert.
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Quins sign former NFL prospect Wooching

Quins sign former NFL prospect Wooching
Harlequins sign former NFL Draft prospect Psalm Wooching to play in the World Club 10s tournament in Mauritius in June.
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Rossi faces medical before Mugello

Rossi faces medical before Mugello
Valentino Rossi says he is still in "severe pain" and will have to pass a medical on Thursday before the MotoGP race in Mugello this weekend.
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The Enduring Appeal of Seeing Trump as Chess Master in Chief

The Enduring Appeal of Seeing Trump as Chess Master in Chief
Both his supporters and his opposition talk about the president as if he’s a strategic genius, despite considerable evidence to the contrary.
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Kvitova knocked out in second round

Kvitova knocked out in second round
Petra Kvitova's return to action comes to an end in the second round of the French Open as she loses 7-6 7-6 to Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the US.
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Read confident of making first Test

Read confident of making first Test
New Zealand captain Kieran Read says he is confident he will be fit to play in the first Test against the British and Irish Lions.
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Picamoles leaves Saints for Montpellier

Picamoles leaves Saints for Montpellier
France international Louis Picamoles leaves Northampton Saints to rejoin Montpellier for a "significant transfer fee".
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Ronaldo's 12 months in pictures

Ronaldo's 12 months in pictures
Breaking records for club and country - the best images from an astonishing 12 months for Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Arsenal boss Wenger signs two-year deal

Arsenal boss Wenger signs two-year deal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger signs a new two-year deal at the club.
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IAAF rejects 28 Russian neutral appeals

IAAF rejects 28 Russian neutral appeals
Twenty-eight Russian athletes have their requests to compete as neutrals rejected by the IAAF, which approves three others.
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British and Irish Lions: Rugby union's commercial big cats

British and Irish Lions: Rugby union's commercial big cats
The British and Irish Lions are one of the biggest sporting names in rugby union, and they are also one of its premier brands.
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Tennis 'full of lesbians', says Court

Tennis 'full of lesbians', says Court
Margaret Court tells a Christian radio station that "tennis is full of lesbians", following a row over her earlier remarks on gay marriage.
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Lions can't dwell on schedule - Gatland

Lions can't dwell on schedule - Gatland
The British and Irish Lions should not worry about their "difficult schedule", head coach Warren Gatland says.
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SRU treads carefully with sevens future

SRU treads carefully with sevens future
Amid reports of a merger with England and Wales, the SRU will tread carefully on the future of Scotland Sevens, writes Tom English.
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Sportsday - football transfers and gossip

Sportsday - football transfers and gossip
Arsene Wenger is expected to sign a new two-year deal, the Lions arrive in New Zealand, plus the latest football transfers, sports news, social media and debate.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Arsenal a long way behind - Lineker

Arsenal a long way behind - Lineker
Arsenal are "a long way behind" their rivals and are likely to miss out on a Champions League place next year, says Gary Lineker.
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'Rashford decision mine not Mourinho's'

'Rashford decision mine not Mourinho's'
Gareth Southgate says he "did not speak" with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho about the decision to include Marcus Rashford in the England squad.
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IPL experience worth risk - Strauss

IPL experience worth risk - Strauss
Benefits outweigh risks when England make players available for the Indian Premier League, says director of cricket Andrew Strauss.
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Britain defeat Sweden at America's Cup

Britain defeat Sweden at America's Cup
Britain record their first America's Cup Qualifiers win since Saturday's opening day with victory over Sweden in Bermuda.
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Bale 'not 100% fit' for Cardiff final

Bale 'not 100% fit' for Cardiff final
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale says he is not 100% fit going into Saturday's Champions League final against Juventus in Cardiff.
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Wenger at Arsenal - 21 years, 162 players, £700m spent, 16 trophies and counting

Wenger at Arsenal - 21 years, 162 players, £700m spent, 16 trophies and counting
Arsene Wenger's 21-year Arsenal reign will continue - BBC Sport reflects on his record so far.
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Hegerberg wins BBC Women's Footballer of Year

Hegerberg wins BBC Women's Footballer of Year
Ada Hegerberg is crowned BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 after her treble-winning season with Olympique Lyonnais.
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French Open bans Hamou over kiss attempts

French Open bans Hamou over kiss attempts
Maxime Hamou is condemned for "reprehensible behaviour" during an interview at the French Open.
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Liverpool to sign Chelsea striker Solanke

Liverpool to sign Chelsea striker Solanke
Liverpool are to sign striker Dominic Solanke from Chelsea after he failed to agree a contract with the Premier League champions.
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Mahrez says he wants to leave Leicester

Mahrez says he wants to leave Leicester
Leicester's Riyad Mahrez announces he wants to leave the club, stating: "I am fiercely ambitious and feel now is the time to move on."
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Woods 'found by police asleep at wheel'

Woods 'found by police asleep at wheel'
Golfer Tiger Woods was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) early on Monday.
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Doctor 'altered athlete medical records'

Doctor 'altered athlete medical records'
The doctor at the centre of a drugs investigation altered athletes' medical records before handing them to anti-doping authorities, according to new disclosures.
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Can Arsene Wenger write a new chapter?

Can Arsene Wenger write a new chapter?
Arsene Wenger will refresh his ambitions after agreeing a new deal to stay as Arsenal manager, writes Phil McNulty.
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Who will win the Champions Trophy?

Who will win the Champions Trophy?
England are rightly favourites to win the Champions Trophy on home soil but watch out for India, says Jonathan Agnew.
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Wawrinka safely through at French Open

Wawrinka safely through at French Open
Former champion Stan Wawrinka progresses to the second round of the French Open with a straight-sets victory over Jozef Kovalik.
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Stosur hints at Margaret Court boycott

Stosur hints at Margaret Court boycott
Sam Stosur says players may refuse to play on the Margaret Court Arena at next year's Australian Open over 'same-sex marriage' row.
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2019 Tour to honour Merckx in Brussels

2019 Tour to honour Merckx in Brussels
Brussels will host the 2019 Tour de France Grand Depart to mark the 50th anniversary of five-time champion Eddy Merckx's first title.
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Wenger agrees new two-year Arsenal deal

Wenger agrees new two-year Arsenal deal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger agrees a two-year contract, extending his 21-year reign at the club.
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Konta suffers shock French Open defeat

Konta suffers shock French Open defeat
British number one Johanna Konta suffers a shock defeat by world number 109 Hsieh Su-wei in the first round of the French Open.
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Boss Tuchel leaves Borussia Dortmund

Boss Tuchel leaves Borussia Dortmund
Manager Thomas Tuchel leaves Borussia Dortmund, the Bundesliga club confirms.
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Wolves boss Lambert leaves Molineux

Wolves boss Lambert leaves Molineux
Wolves head coach Paul Lambert leaves the Championship club after seven months in first-team charge.
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Aguero's City future 'never in doubt'

Aguero's City future 'never in doubt'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero's future at the club has "never been a doubt", chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says.
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Southgate did not speak to Rooney

Southgate did not speak to Rooney
England manager Gareth Southgate says he did not speak to Wayne Rooney before leaving him out of his latest squad.
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French Open: Konta v Hsieh - radio & text

French Open: Konta v Hsieh - radio & text
Live BBC Radio coverage and text updates as Johanna Konta takes on Hsieh Su-wei before Andy Murray starts his campaign.
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Painkillers in sport - a serious health risk?

Painkillers in sport - a serious health risk?
File on Four examines whether the use of painkillers in sport has reached epidemic proportions.
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Penguins win Stanley Cup game one

Penguins win Stanley Cup game one
Pittsburgh Penguins beat Nashville Predators 5-3 in game one of the Stanley Cup finals after play is delayed to remove a dead catfish from the ice.
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Sportsday - football gossip & best of social media

Sportsday - football gossip & best of social media
Latest football news and gossip, Andy Murray begins his French Open campaign and the best of social media.
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Flight cancellations force Wales to forfeit

Flight cancellations force Wales to forfeit
Flight cancellations force Wales to forfeit their first two matches of the World Table Tennis Championships after 36-hour delays.
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Monday, May 29, 2017

Discord and disarray - 12 years on

Discord and disarray - 12 years on
Twelve years on from the British and Irish Lions' most recent tour to New Zealand, a BBC Radio 5 live special looks at what went wrong.
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Tiger Woods: Alcohol 'not involved' in arrest

Tiger Woods: Alcohol 'not involved' in arrest
Tiger Woods says alcohol was "not involved" in his arrest while driving in Florida.
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Can Murray kick-start his season in Paris?

Can Murray kick-start his season in Paris?
Britain's world number one Andy Murray says he is ready to challenge for the French Open, despite a lack of recent form.
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England learned a lesson - Morgan

England learned a lesson - Morgan
England captain Eoin Morgan says his side have learned a lesson 'with bat and ball' after their seven-wicket defeat by South Africa.
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Town 'have gone from heroes to legends'

Town 'have gone from heroes to legends'
Head coach David Wagner says he is "in a fairy tale" after seeing Huddersfield Town clinch promotion to the Premier League.
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Can Woods repair damage of new low?

Can Woods repair damage of new low?
Tiger Woods had it all - now his challenge will be to repair an already damaged reputation following his drink-driving arrest, BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter says.
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Wenger meets Kroenke to decide future

Wenger meets Kroenke to decide future
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger holds a crucial meeting with the club's owner at which the Frenchman's future was expected to be decided.
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Fourth America's Cup defeat for Britain

Fourth America's Cup defeat for Britain
Great Britain suffer a fourth consecutive defeat in the America's Cup Qualifiers as racing continues into a third day in Bermuda.
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Eintracht Braunschweig 0-1 (0-2 agg) VfL Wolfsburg

Eintracht Braunschweig 0-1 (0-2 agg) VfL Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg secure their place in the Bundesliga next season after beating Eintracht Braunschweig 2-0 on aggregate in the relegation play-off.
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An award-winning quiz: Do you know your trophies?

An award-winning quiz: Do you know your trophies?
You know the competitions, but how well do you know the trophies? Test yourself with our quiz on sport's weird and wonderful prizes.
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Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy on Wenger's future at Arsenal

Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy on Wenger's future at Arsenal
Download the Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy podcast as they debate Arsene Wenger's position at Arsenal and reveal the things they have done just for money.
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Leigh Centurions 0-38 Castleford Tigers

Leigh Centurions 0-38 Castleford Tigers
Greg Eden keeps up his phenomenal scoring record for leaders Castleford with a fourth hat-trick in a row to beat Leigh.
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Sangakkara misses Championship record

Sangakkara misses Championship record
Surrey's Kumar Sangakkara misses out on a record sixth-successive Championship hundred as they draw with Essex.
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Barcelona appoint Valverde as new boss

Barcelona appoint Valverde as new boss
Barcelona confirm former Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde as Luis Enrique's replacement as head coach.
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Huddersfield Town 0-0 Reading (4-3 pens)

Huddersfield Town 0-0 Reading (4-3 pens)
Huddersfield Town win promotion to the Premier League with a penalty shoot-out win over Reading in the Championship play-off final.
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Derby to be Britain's richest ever race

Derby to be Britain's richest ever race
The 2017 Derby at Epsom will be the richest race ever staged in Britain with a total purse of £1.625m.
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Six Russians have doping bans upheld

Six Russians have doping bans upheld
Six Russian cross-country skiers have provisional doping bans upheld after a failed appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Warrington Wolves 12-38 Salford Red Devils

Warrington Wolves 12-38 Salford Red Devils
Niall Evalds' hat-trick guides Salford to victory against Warrington that keeps pressure on league leaders Castleford.
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Fletcher among five out of Scots squad

Fletcher among five out of Scots squad
Steven Fletcher is one of five players to drop out as Gordon Strachan slims his squad to face England in World Cup qualifying.
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Man City's Hart confirms Torino exit

Man City's Hart confirms Torino exit
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart confirms he will leave Torino after a one-year loan at the Italian club.
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England lose final ODI after collapse

England lose final ODI after collapse
A dramatic batting collapse costs England against South Africa as the hosts lose the final one-day international by seven wickets at Lord's.
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Tiger Woods held on drink-driving charge

Tiger Woods held on drink-driving charge
Golf star Tiger Woods arrested on drink-driving charge in Florida, police say
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McCann not staying as Dundee boss

McCann not staying as Dundee boss
Neil McCann leaves Dundee after spending just over a month as interim manager and leading them clear of relegation.
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Monday's Super League

Monday's Super League
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary from Monday's fixtures in the Super League.
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Djokovic begins Agassi era with win

Djokovic begins Agassi era with win
Men's champion Novak Djokovic wins his first match under coach Andre Agassi to reach the French Open second round.
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Fitness doubt McAuley named in NI squad

Fitness doubt McAuley named in NI squad
Gareth McAuley is included in Northern Ireland's squad for the World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan despite concerns over his fitness.
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Pavey and Butchart win 10,000m races

Pavey and Butchart win 10,000m races
Jo Pavey wins the women's Vitality 10,000m in London, while Scotland's Andrew Butchart claims victory in the men's race.
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Champion Muguruza makes second round

Champion Muguruza makes second round
Spain's Garbine Muguruza starts the defence of her French Open title by beating 2010 champion Francesca Schiavone.
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Bedene first Briton into second round

Bedene first Briton into second round
Aljaz Bedene becomes the first Briton to reach round two of the French Open with a comfortable win over Ryan Harrison.
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Langer completes sweep of senior majors

Langer completes sweep of senior majors
Bernhard Langer becomes the first man to win all five senior majors with victory at the Senior PGA Championship in Washington DC.
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Valverde set to be named Barcelona boss

Valverde set to be named Barcelona boss
Barcelona are expected to name Ernesto Valverde as their new head coach on Monday following the departure of Luis Enrique.
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Championship play-off final build-up

Championship play-off final build-up
Follow build-up to the Championship play-off final, preceding live text and Radio 5 live coverage of Huddersfield v Reading.
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County Championship: Day four text and radio

County Championship: Day four text and radio
Follow live text, images, social media and radio commentary from Day Four of the County Championship.
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England v South Africa - Roland-Jones makes debut

England v South Africa - Roland-Jones makes debut
Video clips, TMS and live text commentary from the third ODI between England and South Africa at Lord's.
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Overton has 'emergency surgery'

Overton has 'emergency surgery'
American Jeff Overton is recovering after surgery on a "life-threatening infection in his spine", his wife Christina has said.
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French Open: Muguruza & Bedene - radio & text

French Open: Muguruza & Bedene - radio & text
Follow online radio coverage and text updates as defending women's champion Garbine Muguruza and Britain's Aljaz Bedene start their campaigns.
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Four fans die in stampede in Honduras

Four fans die in stampede in Honduras
At least four people are reported to have died and many others been injured in a stampede at a game in Honduras.
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Sunday, May 28, 2017

An 11,000-mile round trip for a league game

An 11,000-mile round trip for a league game
A team from near the Chinese border - more than 5,000 miles from Moscow - are promoted to the Russian Premier League.
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'The god of football' - record-breaking Totti retires

'The god of football' - record-breaking Totti retires
BBC Sport looks at Francesco Totti's career landmarks and what legends of the game had to say about the Italian, who has played his last game for Roma.
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Best squad I have played with - Brown

Best squad I have played with - Brown
Celtic captain Scott Brown says the current squad is the finest he has played with in his 10 years at the club.
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Vettel is Ferrari number one - Hamilton

Vettel is Ferrari number one - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says he is convinced Ferrari have designated Sebastian Vettel as their number one driver.
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Man City close in on Benfica goalkeeper

Man City close in on Benfica goalkeeper
Manchester City are close to signing Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson Moraes from Portuguese champions Benfica.
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Terry undecided about retiring

Terry undecided about retiring
John Terry says he has not made up his mind whether to retire from playing and needs time before making a decision.
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Your most memorable play-off final moment

Your most memorable play-off final moment
Thirty years since the second-tier play-offs began, BBC Sport asks you to vote for your most memorable final moment.
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Alonso retires on Indy 500 debut as Sato wins

Alonso retires on Indy 500 debut as Sato wins
Fernando Alonso's attempt to win the Indy 500 at his first attempt comes to a disappointing end as Takuma Sato takes victory.
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GB suffer two defeats at America's Cup

GB suffer two defeats at America's Cup
Great Britain suffer a setback as they lose both of their duels during the second day of racing in the America's Cup Qualifiers.
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Taylor-Brown dedicates win to Manchester

Taylor-Brown dedicates win to Manchester
Georgia Taylor-Brown dedicates her maiden triathlon World Cup victory to her home city of Manchester after winning in Madrid.
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'Mercedes are the new underdogs'

'Mercedes are the new underdogs'
Team orders or not, Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel could have a substantial title lead if Mercedes cannot sort out their problems quickly.
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GB's Cockroft sets three world records

GB's Cockroft sets three world records
Great Britain's five-time Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft sets three world records in Switzerland.
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'I'm running for Manchester'

'I'm running for Manchester'
Armed police were everywhere, but runners put their nerves aside in yet another example of Mancunian defiance.
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Roma 3-2 Genoa

Roma 3-2 Genoa
Roma legend Francesco Totti makes the final appearance of his 25-year career with the club as they beat Genoa.
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England call up trio for third ODI

England call up trio for third ODI
Steven Finn, Toby Roland-Jones and Liam Dawson have been drafted into England's squad for Monday's third ODI against South Africa.
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RFL don't care for players - Minichiello

RFL don't care for players - Minichiello
Hull FC forward Mark Minichiello says Super League bosses fail to "look after players" by scheduling double-headers.
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Hamilton Academical 1-0 Dundee Utd

Hamilton Academical 1-0 Dundee Utd
Hamilton Academical retain their Premiership status thanks to Greg Docherty's goal in the play-off final against Dundee United.
http://ift.tt/2ruI4ni

Blackpool 2-1 Exeter City

Blackpool 2-1 Exeter City
Blackpool beat Exeter City 2-1 in the League Two play-off final at Wembley to secure promotion to the third tier.
http://ift.tt/2s4wiNt

England beat Barbarians at Twickenham

England beat Barbarians at Twickenham
Nathan Earle and Nick Isiekwe mark their first senior England appearances with a try each as Eddie Jones' side beat the Barbarians.
http://ift.tt/2s4dQEQ

Swede Noren shoots record 62 to win PGA

Swede Noren shoots record 62 to win PGA
Swede Alexander Noren produces a final-round 62 to break the Wentworth West Course record and win the PGA Championship by two shots.
http://ift.tt/2ruHXrN

Johnson-Thompson sets new personal best

Johnson-Thompson sets new personal best
Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson records a personal best but only finishes fourth in a high-quality heptathlon event in Gotzis, Austria.
http://ift.tt/2saIziS

Dumoulin wins 100th Giro d'Italia

Dumoulin wins 100th Giro d'Italia
Tom Dumoulin becomes the first Dutch rider to win Italy's three-week Grand Tour after a sensational time trial in Milan.
http://ift.tt/2qpphJV

Vettel stretches title lead in Monaco win

Vettel stretches title lead in Monaco win
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won a dull-then-frantic Monaco Grand Prix to extend his championship lead over Lewis Hamilton to 25 points.
http://ift.tt/2s4aUIb

Chelsea thrash WSL 1 leaders Liverpool

Chelsea thrash WSL 1 leaders Liverpool
The WSL 1 Spring Series title race swings into Chelsea's hands as they thrash Liverpool 7-0, while rivals Man City lose.
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How Terriers & Royals gatecrashed final

How Terriers & Royals gatecrashed final
How did Huddersfield Town and Reading go from Championship also-rans to play-off finalists in 12 months?
http://ift.tt/2r1oL3r

Football physio dies days after retiring

Football physio dies days after retiring
Mansfield Town's Matt Salmon, 25, retired on Wednesday due to a terminal cancer diagnosis.
http://ift.tt/2r1rSsq

Thornley wins gold for Britain

Thornley wins gold for Britain
Vicky Thornley wins single sculls gold for Britain at the European Rowing Championships in Racice, but there are no men's medals.
http://ift.tt/2s3F9PE

Thousands join emotional Manchester run

Thousands join emotional Manchester run
A minute's silence for the victims and casualties of Monday's terror attack was held.
http://ift.tt/2r1ug2c

League Two play-off final: Blackpool v Exeter

League Two play-off final: Blackpool v Exeter
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 live commentary of the League Two play-off final between Blackpool and Exeter City.
http://ift.tt/2ruJkXw

Premiership play-off: Hamilton v Dundee Utd (agg 0-0)

Premiership play-off: Hamilton v Dundee Utd (agg 0-0)
Hamilton Academical and Dundee United are level going into the second leg of the Premiership play-off final.
http://ift.tt/2s3o9sJ

Brook breaks eye socket in defeat

Brook breaks eye socket in defeat
Kell Brook's trainer says the British fighter broke his left eye socket during Saturday's defeat by Errol Spence Jr.
http://ift.tt/2qp2IoH

Heath triumphs in first race of season

Heath triumphs in first race of season
Liam Heath wins in his first race of the season at the K1 200m World Cup race in Szeged, Hungary.
http://ift.tt/2rc2jFn

Wales can play like Scarlets - Pivac

Wales can play like Scarlets - Pivac
Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac believes Wales can emulate the expansive style his region employed in winning Pro12.
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Top seed Kerber loses in first round

Top seed Kerber loses in first round
Angelique Kerber loses to Ekaterina Makarova to become the first women's top seed to go out in the French Open first round.
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Win makes me a better human - Groves

Win makes me a better human - Groves
George Groves says he "can put the demons to bed" after beating Fedor Chudinov to become a world champion at the fourth attempt.
http://ift.tt/2r1jqcG

'It's been a long journey getting here'

'It's been a long journey getting here'
BBC Sport charts Exeter's path to the Premiership title, just 21 years after the club was in England's fourth tier.
http://ift.tt/2qwgG3n

WSL: Chelsea v Liverpool

WSL: Chelsea v Liverpool
Follow online coverage, highlight clips & 5 live sports extra radio commentary (online only) as the top four teams in WSL 1 face each other; watch Chelsea host Liverpool & listen as Manchester City host Arsenal.
http://ift.tt/2qrvUaO

Great Manchester Run

Great Manchester Run
Watch live BBC TV coverage of the 2017 Great Manchester Run.
http://ift.tt/2rKZQT4

Monaco Grand Prix: Raikkonen on pole

Monaco Grand Prix: Raikkonen on pole
Follow live text coverage and BBC Radio 5 live commentary of the Monaco Grand Prix, followed by the Indy 500 featuring Fernando Alonso.
http://ift.tt/2ru7Nwi

Kvitova wins first match since stabbing

Kvitova wins first match since stabbing
Petra Kvitova makes an impressive return as she wins her first match since being stabbed during a burglary in December.
http://ift.tt/2s3w8WN

County Championship: Day three - text and radio

County Championship: Day three - text and radio
Follow live text, images, social media and radio commentary from day three of the County Championship including BBC Radio 5 live sports extra coverage of Essex v Surrey.
http://ift.tt/2rbCLYY

French Open - Kvitova returns after knife attack

French Open - Kvitova returns after knife attack
Listen to 5 live sports extra commentary and follow text updates as Petra Kvitova plays her first match since being stabbed in December.
http://ift.tt/2rbsWdD

European Rowing Championships

European Rowing Championships
Watch live BBC Red Button coverage from the European Rowing Championships in Racice, Czech Republic.
http://ift.tt/2qvFRDc

Daly treated for heat exhaustion

Daly treated for heat exhaustion
England forward Rachel Daly is taken to hospital after collapsing at the end of a match in Houston, Texas.
http://ift.tt/2r0VhCO

Can Dolan inspire a Wembley double?

Can Dolan inspire a Wembley double?
Exeter and Reading hope to honour the memory of ex-manager and academy director Eamonn Dolan by winning their play-off finals.
http://ift.tt/2qowERZ

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Wenger future will be clear next week

Wenger future will be clear next week
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says a decision on his future will be announced on "Wednesday or Thursday".
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Historic season a 'dream' for Rodgers

Historic season a 'dream' for Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he could not have "written the script any better" after his side complete an unbeaten domestic treble.
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Chelsea must improve squad - Conte

Chelsea must improve squad - Conte
Manager Antonio Conte says he must improve the quality in his Chelsea squad following their FA Cup final defeat by Arsenal.
http://ift.tt/2qnXnhI

England wait on Stokes knee scan

England wait on Stokes knee scan
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is to have a scan to find out the extent of a left knee injury.
http://ift.tt/2r8C5lj

What next for Arsenal and Wenger?

What next for Arsenal and Wenger?
This is a summer of great significance for Arsenal - and we will soon see the most significant moment of all, writes Phil McNulty.
http://ift.tt/2qoxpKZ

FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the final

FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the final
Catch up with all the highlights and fun moments from the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea, plus a look back at some of the best goals this season.
http://ift.tt/2r0wDT2

FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the final

FA Cup Catch-Up: Goals & funnies from the final
Catch up with all the highlights and fun moments from the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea, plus a look back at some of the best goals this season.
http://ift.tt/2p7m521

Spence Jr beats Brook to take IBF belt

Spence Jr beats Brook to take IBF belt
American Errol Spence Jr produces a stunning display to defeat Kell Brook and take the IBF world welterweight title from the Briton.
http://ift.tt/2ranxDD

Simpson leads by two shots in Texas

Simpson leads by two shots in Texas
England's Paul Casey is two shots off leader Webb Simpson at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational in Texas.
http://ift.tt/2ram9RE

Arsenal end on wonderful note - Shearer

Arsenal end on wonderful note - Shearer
Brilliant for the neutral, vital for Arsenal - Match of the Day's Alan Shearer on the Gunners' FA Cup final win over Chelsea.
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Match of the Day: FA Cup final highlights

Match of the Day: FA Cup final highlights
Comprehensive highlights and analysis of the FA Cup final at Wembley between Arsenal and Chelsea.
http://ift.tt/2h003sL

Barcelona 3-1 Alaves

Barcelona 3-1 Alaves
Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to beat Alaves in the Copa del Rey final and give coach Luis Enrique a winning send-off.
http://ift.tt/2rKvGQ2

Rogic at it again, Dons fall just short

Rogic at it again, Dons fall just short
"This was one of the great cup finals," writes Tom English of Celtic's dramatic Hampden win over an Aberdeen side that gave their all.
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Groves finally becomes world champion

Groves finally becomes world champion
Briton George Groves became world champion at the fourth time of asking after a sixth-round stoppage of Fedor Chudinov in their WBA Super-Middleweight contest.
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Ainslie's team joint top after day one

Ainslie's team joint top after day one
Ben Ainslie's GB team are joint top of the standings after the first day of the America's Cup Qualifiers.
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Farah wins Diamond League 5,000m

Farah wins Diamond League 5,000m
Britain's Mo Farah runs the fastest time of the year to win the 5,000m in the Diamond League meeting in Oregon.
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Britain qualify for 11 medals finals

Britain qualify for 11 medals finals
Britain will have 11 boats in Sunday's medal finals at the European Rowing Championships in Racice.
http://ift.tt/2rt0rsX

FA Cup final - how the players rated

FA Cup final - how the players rated
Who produced his best performance in an Arsenal shirt? Chris Bevan rates the players after the Gunners beat Chelsea to win the FA Cup.
http://ift.tt/2s2eVNm

Groves v Chudinov & Brook v Spence Jr build-up

Groves v Chudinov & Brook v Spence Jr build-up
BBC Radio 5 live commentary and text coverage as Kell Brook aims to defend his IBF world welterweight belt and George Groves aims to win a world super-middleweight title.
http://ift.tt/2qqHOBO

'Devastated' Hamilton baffled by form

'Devastated' Hamilton baffled by form
Lewis Hamilton says he is mystified by his lack of pace after qualifying 14th on the grid for the Monaco Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2rJKVsb

English surfers go out in Biarritz

English surfers go out in Biarritz
England's Jayce Robinson and Reubyn Ash make fourth-round exits, while Luke Dillon departs in round three at the World Surfing Games.
http://ift.tt/2s2kfAf

Churchill achieves 2,000 Guineas double

Churchill achieves 2,000 Guineas double
The Aidan O'Brien-trained Churchill wins the Irish 2,000 Guineas three weeks after success in the English version at Newmarket.
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Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea

Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
Arsenal win the FA Cup for a record 13th time in a thrilling final by beating 10-man Chelsea, who are denied a league and cup double.
http://ift.tt/2rsufGa

England win thriller to seal series

England win thriller to seal series
Mark Wood bowls a brilliant final over to give England a two-run win over South Africa that seals the one-day international series.
http://ift.tt/2r9UnV7

First of three European finals: Frankfurt v Borussia Dortmund

First of three European finals: Frankfurt v Borussia Dortmund
It's cup final day across Europe, with Borussia Dortmund, Paris St-Germain and Barcelona all in action in their domestic finals.
http://ift.tt/2qZHzQV

Pro12 final: Munster v Scarlets

Pro12 final: Munster v Scarlets
Live BBC Two Wales, BBC Radio Wales & BBC 5 live sports extra coverage of the Pro12 final between Munster and Scarlets in Dublin.
http://ift.tt/2s1HSJ9

Watch: PGA Championship highlights

Watch: PGA Championship highlights
Eilidh Barbour presents highlights of the third round from the PGA Championship at Wentworth.
http://ift.tt/2gQBBdN

Dodt takes one-shot lead at Wentworth

Dodt takes one-shot lead at Wentworth
Australian Andrew Dodt has a one-shot lead from Branden Grace after the penultimate round of the PGA Championship at Wentworth.
http://ift.tt/2s7QwoX

Johnson-Thompson leads Gotzis heptathlon

Johnson-Thompson leads Gotzis heptathlon
Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson leads the Gotzis heptathlon by just three points from Olympic champion Nafi Thiam after day one.
http://ift.tt/2r9pDnc

Dumoulin favourite to win 100th Giro

Dumoulin favourite to win 100th Giro
Tom Dumoulin is expected to overhaul Nairo Quintana and win the 100th Giro d'Italia when it concludes with Sunday's time trial.
http://ift.tt/2s1zwBs

Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen

Celtic 2-1 Aberdeen
Celtic wear down Aberdeen to lift the Scottish Cup and complete an unbeaten domestic treble thanks to Tom Rogic's stoppage-time winner.
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GB's Evans ready for French Open

GB's Evans ready for French Open
Dan Evans carries British hopes on day one of the French Open and Petra Kvitova returns to action following a knife attack.
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Predict your Monaco winner and top 10

Predict your Monaco winner and top 10
Who do you think will win in Monaco - maybe not Lewis Hamilton after that qualifying...
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Hamilton 14th as Raikkonen takes pole

Hamilton 14th as Raikkonen takes pole
Kimi Raikkonen is on pole for the Monaco Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton takes 14th after a dramatic qualifying session.
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Silva appointed as new Watford manager

Silva appointed as new Watford manager
Former Hull boss Marco Silva is named as the new manager of Watford, succeeding Walter Mazzarri at Vicarage Road.
http://ift.tt/2r8wu0b

Premiership final: Wasps v Exeter

Premiership final: Wasps v Exeter
Follow live BBC radio commentary, live text, images and social media as Wasps face Exeter in the Premiership final at Twickenham.
http://ift.tt/2r8EFK3

Scottish Cup final: Celtic v Aberdeen

Scottish Cup final: Celtic v Aberdeen
TV, radio and text coverage of the Scottish Cup final as Celtic aim for a treble and Aberdeen try to win the trophy for the first time in 27 years.
http://ift.tt/2r6ybcI

Criticism of me a disgrace - Wenger

Criticism of me a disgrace - Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger describes the treatment he has faced this season as "a disgrace" that he will "never forget".
http://ift.tt/2s7hoVQ

FA Cup final: Arsenal v Chelsea build-up - watch Football Focus

FA Cup final: Arsenal v Chelsea build-up - watch Football Focus
Countdown to kick-off. Watch Football Focus plus text updates and images as we build up to Arsenal v Chelsea. Tell us about Your FA Cup Final Day using #bbcfacup
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Vettel top as Button given penalty

Vettel top as Button given penalty
Sebastian Vettel set a blistering pace as Ferrari dominated final practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2qlDQOZ

Listen: Yorkshire v South Africa A

Listen: Yorkshire v South Africa A
Listen to live BBC Radio Leeds commentary as Yorkshire face South Africa A in a domestic One-Day Tour Match.
http://ift.tt/2r6kfPW

County Championship: Day two - text and radio

County Championship: Day two - text and radio
Follow live text, images, social media and radio commentary from Day Two of the County Championship, including Essex against Surrey.
http://ift.tt/2qYRIxj

England v South Africa, second ODI

England v South Africa, second ODI
Follow TMS radio coverage, in-play video clips and text coverage of the second ODI between England and South Africa at the Ageas Bowl.
http://ift.tt/2qYQQsx

Monaco GP practice & debate

Monaco GP practice & debate
Live coverage of Monaco Grand Prix final practice. Plus, Formula 1's best crash excuses.
http://ift.tt/2s0l3pf

England's Casey one shot off Texas lead

England's Casey one shot off Texas lead
England's Paul Casey and Masters champion Sergio Garcia both moved within one shot of the lead on the second day in Texas.
http://ift.tt/2qlJvEk

Friday, May 26, 2017

Munster v Scarlets (Sat)

Munster v Scarlets (Sat)
Preview and team news ahead of the Pro12 final between Munster and Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
http://ift.tt/2rra5wj

Stumped podcast: Who will win Champions Trophy?

Stumped podcast: Who will win Champions Trophy?
Chris Woakes on England's Champions Trophy hopes, Australia's aboriginal star Ashleigh Gardner and Ian Salisbury's new inspiration.
http://ift.tt/2qp46nl

Tottenham need 'marquee signing' - Rose

Tottenham need 'marquee signing' - Rose
Full-back Danny Rose says "one marquee signing" this summer could help Tottenham claim silverware next season.
http://ift.tt/2s5eRvA

'Everyone is talking about Alonso in US'

'Everyone is talking about Alonso in US'
Fernando Alonso's decision to skip the Monaco Grand Prix to race in the Indy 500 is big news in F1, but how has he become the talk of America?
http://ift.tt/2rqf9Rw

Wenger one of best in history - Conte

Wenger one of best in history - Conte
Arsene Wenger will go down as "one of the best managers in history" even if they lose the FA Cup final, says Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
http://ift.tt/2r5vsQK

'It will be tight - but I fancy Exeter'

'It will be tight - but I fancy Exeter'
BBC Sport columnist Jeremy Guscott expects Exeter to edge a tight, but high-scoring Premiership final against Wasps.
http://ift.tt/2r5juq1

Kvitova wins 'biggest fight' in comeback

Kvitova wins 'biggest fight' in comeback
Petra Kvitova says she has already won her "biggest fight" by returning to action at the French Open following a knife attack at her home.
http://ift.tt/2s596y2

Leeds Rhinos 40-0 Warrington Wolves

Leeds Rhinos 40-0 Warrington Wolves
Matt Parcell scores a hat-trick for Leeds Rhinos as they comfortably beat a poor Warrington side at Headingley.
http://ift.tt/2r6SKrx

Northampton 23-22 Stade Francais

Northampton 23-22 Stade Francais
Ahsee Tuala scores a late try as Northampton seal a place in next year's European Champions Cup with a dramatic win against Stade Francais.
http://ift.tt/2qXdTnw

'I only knew about NFL from playing computer games'

'I only knew about NFL from playing computer games'
Former England Sevens captain Alex Gray's only experience of NFL was from playing computer games, but now he's off to the Atlanta Falcons.
http://ift.tt/2s4RHW6

McIlroy pulls out of US Open warm-up

McIlroy pulls out of US Open warm-up
World number two Rory McIlroy withdraws from his final warm-up event for the US Open due to an ongoing rib injury.
http://ift.tt/2s4MEVG

Northampton v Stade Francais

Northampton v Stade Francais
Listen to BBC Radio Northampton coverage as Northampton host Stade Francais in the European Champions Cup play-off final.
http://ift.tt/2qnYjOM

Sangakkara shines with fifth ton in row

Sangakkara shines with fifth ton in row
Kumar Sangakkara leads a remarkable Surrey recovery against Essex with his fifth century in five County Championship innings.
http://ift.tt/2rHpgBd

British taekwondo fighter dies aged 34

British taekwondo fighter dies aged 34
Former GB Taekwondo fighter Caroline Facer dies at the age of 34, two years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
http://ift.tt/2qrJbiC

Jamieson in a share of clubhouse lead

Jamieson in a share of clubhouse lead
Scotland's Scott Jamieson is in a three-way tie for the clubhouse lead on seven under par after his second round of the PGA Championship at Wentworth.
http://ift.tt/2r4zOHM

Alonso can 'absolutely' win Indy 500

Alonso can 'absolutely' win Indy 500
Fernando Alonso can "absolutely" win the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, says 2003 Indy winner Gil de Ferran.
http://ift.tt/2r4Mv5v

Quintana takes lead at Giro d'Italia

Quintana takes lead at Giro d'Italia
Colombia's Nairo Quintana takes the lead from Tom Dumoulin at stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia.
http://ift.tt/2qjZlQ1

Watson fails to reach French Open

Watson fails to reach French Open
Heather Watson's bid to qualify for the main draw of the French Open ends in a final-round 6-0 6-3 defeat to Dutchwoman Richel Hogenkamp.
http://ift.tt/2qWIcuj

Dembele 'fit enough to start' cup final

Dembele 'fit enough to start' cup final
Brendan Rodgers says Celtic striker Moussa Dembele is available for Saturday's Scottish Cup final after a hamstring problem.
http://ift.tt/2qWhguW

Conte would like to extend Chelsea deal

Conte would like to extend Chelsea deal
Antonio Conte says he is "happy to stay" as Chelsea manager "for many years" after guiding the club to the league title.
http://ift.tt/2qravxD

Man City agree £43m deal for Silva

Man City agree £43m deal for Silva
Manchester City agree a £43m deal to sign Portugal international Bernardo Silva from French champions Monaco.
http://ift.tt/2rGveCa

'Don't leave early' - the best Premiership final ever?

'Don't leave early' - the best Premiership final ever?
Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson expects a classic contest with Exeter as the Premiership's two most attacking teams meet in the final.
http://ift.tt/2qjjHZE

Fire at Wimbledon tennis courts

Fire at Wimbledon tennis courts
London Fire Brigade said 20 firefighters were called to the fire at the All England Tennis Club.
http://ift.tt/2roORiw

Valencia signs Man Utd extension

Valencia signs Man Utd extension
Manchester United full-back Antonio Valencia signs a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at the club until 2019.
http://ift.tt/2qjgCsr

West Ham to sign Zabaleta on free

West Ham to sign Zabaleta on free
West Ham will sign defender Pablo Zabaleta on a free transfer once his Manchester City contract expires in June.
http://ift.tt/2qjh8XG

Wasps v Exeter (Sat)

Wasps v Exeter (Sat)
Kurtley Beale is ruled out of Saturday's Premiership final between Wasps and Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham (14:30 BST).
http://ift.tt/2s2Noe6

Hunter to lead England in New Zealand

Hunter to lead England in New Zealand
England women announce a squad of 28 players for their three-Test tour against Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
http://ift.tt/2qqHP7G

Chelsea's weak link & how injuries can help Arsenal

Chelsea's weak link & how injuries can help Arsenal
Arsenal and Chelsea legends Ian Wright and Frank Lampard on what will decide Saturday's FA Cup final.
http://ift.tt/2qVTTS0

Murray to play Kuznetsov at French Open

Murray to play Kuznetsov at French Open
Andy Murray will play Andrey Kuznetsov in the French Open first round, while Johanna Konta plays Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei.
http://ift.tt/2qqO0ZG

Calories & desire key for Brook & Groves

Calories & desire key for Brook & Groves
A long world title wait, a hyped American opponent and calorie deficits feature as Kell Brook and George Groves co-headline at Bramall Lane.
http://ift.tt/2rXKpnJ

Get Inspired by the Great Manchester Run

Get Inspired by the Great Manchester Run
Inspirational stories from the Great Manchester Run 2017 and how you can follow one runner live as she runs her first 10k.
http://ift.tt/2rnWWUK

County Championship - text & radio

County Championship - text & radio
Follow live text, images, social media and radio commentary from day one of the County Championship including 5 live sports extra coverage of Essex v Surrey.
http://ift.tt/2qiQP3A

Taylor 'back and ready' for World Cup

Taylor 'back and ready' for World Cup
Sarah Taylor is "still not the finished article" after a break to deal with anxiety problems, but is "ready" for this summer's World Cup.
http://ift.tt/2rXjDfe

Behind the Cover: 5.28.17

Behind the Cover: 5.28.17
For this issue, amid the ruins of Aleppo.
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A More Perfect Cream Puff

A More Perfect Cream Puff
Pâte à choux has been around for hundreds of years, but every pastry chef makes it new. Home cooks can, too.
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The 5.14.17 Issue

The 5.14.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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How to Build a Fallout Shelter

How to Build a Fallout Shelter
Don’t dig deeper than 10 feet. Make room for nine square feet per person.
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Judge John Hodgman on the Husband Who’s Too Cool for Social Media

Judge John Hodgman on the Husband Who’s Too Cool for Social Media
Creeping on your wife’s account proves you are just as lame as the rest of us.
http://ift.tt/2r43Flw

Whirl

Whirl
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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How Stanley Matthews became a chief in Ghana

How Stanley Matthews became a chief in Ghana
The 1957 tour that created the first global football superstar.
http://ift.tt/2s2cZns

Newcastle's Dummett quits Wales duty

Newcastle's Dummett quits Wales duty
Newcastle United defender Paul Dummett makes himself unavailable for Wales, having won two caps for Chris Coleman's side.
http://ift.tt/2s1GxBl

Sportsday - Wayne Rooney future, FA Cup final

Sportsday - Wayne Rooney future, FA Cup final
Build-up to Saturday's FA Cup final, plus the draw from the French Open and the best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2rnKHre

Cavs beat Celtics to reach NBA finals

Cavs beat Celtics to reach NBA finals
Cleveland Cavaliers set up their third straight NBA Finals appearance against Golden State Warriors with a 135-102 win over Boston Celtics.
http://ift.tt/2s1OaYL

MotoGP great Rossi hurt in accident

MotoGP great Rossi hurt in accident
Nine-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is taken to hospital with chest and stomach injuries following a motocross training accident.
http://ift.tt/2r3JWCK

Manchester finds strength in music

Manchester finds strength in music
Manchester is turning to its twin loves of music and sport to find strength amid the grief of the bombing.
http://ift.tt/2s24Kre

Zaha extends Crystal Palace contract

Zaha extends Crystal Palace contract
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha signs a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club.
http://ift.tt/2r2eEd7

McDowell in contention in Fort Worth

McDowell in contention in Fort Worth
Graeme McDowell is one shot off the lead after round one of this week's PGA Tour event in Texas after a bogey-free opening round.
http://ift.tt/2qmaU5f

Thursday, May 25, 2017

'Better season' if Arsenal win FA Cup

'Better season' if Arsenal win FA Cup
Winning the FA Cup final would make it "a better season" for Arsenal, says midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
http://ift.tt/2qV5bG3

Mayweather-McGregor 'would be a circus'

Mayweather-McGregor 'would be a circus'
A fight between Floyd Mayweather and UFC champion Conor McGregor would be a "farce," says boxing great Oscar de la Hoya.
http://ift.tt/2s0SU0H

Lawro's predictions - FA Cup final special

Lawro's predictions - FA Cup final special
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Robbie from Arsenal Fan TV and 1Xtra DJ A.Dot in his predictions for the FA Cup final.
http://ift.tt/2rmoLwn

Pay cut to return was worth it - Luiz

Pay cut to return was worth it - Luiz
David Luiz says taking a pay cut to return to Chelsea has been a success with a league title and the chance of the Double.
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Man Utd target three or four signings

Man Utd target three or four signings
Man Utd are likely to limit their summer spending to three or four key signings, with Antoine Griezman and Michael Keane among those linked.
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'City Games can be Manchester tribute'

'City Games can be Manchester tribute'
Former Olympic champion Greg Rutherford says Friday's Great City Games can show a Manchester unbowed after Monday's attack.
http://ift.tt/2rmbF2i

F1 return a bit of a struggle - Button

F1 return a bit of a struggle - Button
Jenson Button says he felt rusty after his first day back in a Formula 1 car on his one-off appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2rDTAwe

St Helens 22-19 Wigan

St Helens 22-19 Wigan
St Helens fight back to beat rivals Wigan Warriors thanks to a dramatic late Mark Percival try.
http://ift.tt/2qoKZcf

Dundee United 0-0 Hamilton Academical

Dundee United 0-0 Hamilton Academical
Simon Murray receives two bookings for simulation as Dundee United draw with Hamilton in the Premiership play-off final first leg.
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Manchester City Women 1-0 Chelsea Ladies

Manchester City Women 1-0 Chelsea Ladies
Manchester City hold off title rivals Chelsea Ladies to boost their bid for a fourth domestic trophy within nine months.
http://ift.tt/2qoIhDF

Vunipola Lions withdrawal brave - Jones

Vunipola Lions withdrawal brave - Jones
Billy Vunipola's "ethics and honesty" led to his withdrawal from the British & Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand, says England head coach Eddie Jones.
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Scotland's Jamieson one off PGA lead

Scotland's Jamieson one off PGA lead
Scotland's Scott Jamieson is one off the lead at five under par at the PGA Championship after Thursday's opening round.
http://ift.tt/2rVBZxo

Silva resigns as Hull City manager

Silva resigns as Hull City manager
Marco Silva resigns as Hull City manager after the club's relegation to the Championship.
http://ift.tt/2qkkrtA

Arsenal v Chelsea: Where are they now?

Arsenal v Chelsea: Where are they now?
There were plenty of big names on the pitch when Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-0 in Cardiff in 2002 - but what are they up to now?
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St Helens v Wigan Warriors

St Helens v Wigan Warriors
Listen to live BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and local radio commentary as Wigan Warriors travel to St Helens.
http://ift.tt/2qTHv5e

Scottish Premiership play-off: Dundee United v Hamilton

Scottish Premiership play-off: Dundee United v Hamilton
Dundee United host Hamilton in the Premiership play-off final first leg, with United seeking promotion and the visitors battling the drop.
http://ift.tt/2rEflfI

Clegg to miss London ParaAthletics

Clegg to miss London ParaAthletics
Scottish Paralympic runner Libby Clegg will miss July's World ParaAthletics Championships in London due to injury.
http://ift.tt/2rDEHdq

Watch Champions Trophy highlights on BBC Two

Watch Champions Trophy highlights on BBC Two
BBC Sport will show highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy on BBC Two every night of the tournament from 1-18 June.
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Ex-England Sevens captain gets NFL deal

Ex-England Sevens captain gets NFL deal
Former England Sevens captain Alex Gray joins the Atlanta Falcons and Bath's Alex Jenkins also joins an NFL squad.
http://ift.tt/2r1le5F

Van Garderen wins first Grand Tour stage

Van Garderen wins first Grand Tour stage
Tejay van Garderen wins his first Grand Tour stage by claiming stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia, with Tom Dumoulin remaining in the overall lead.
http://ift.tt/2rV9ShB

Caballero, Navas & Clichy exit Man City

Caballero, Navas & Clichy exit Man City
Goalkeeper Willy Caballero, winger Jesus Navas and defender Gael Clichy leave Manchester City after their contracts expire.
http://ift.tt/2rUIEHR

Celtic v Inter Milan - 1967 European Cup final

Celtic v Inter Milan - 1967 European Cup final
BBC Sport Scotland provides full text commentary of the famous final in Lisbon as it happened 50 years ago.
http://ift.tt/2qT0qNe

Scots' Little injured before Euro 2017

Scots' Little injured before Euro 2017
Scotland and Arsenal midfielder Kim Little ruptures her anterior cruciate ligament, meaning she is almost certain to miss Euro 2017.
http://ift.tt/2qk3tvn

Australia's indigenous trailblazer

Australia's indigenous trailblazer
Ashleigh Gardner hopes playing in the Women's World Cup can inspire more aboriginal Australians to take up the sport.
http://ift.tt/2rUniKN

Vettel quickest, Hamilton 8th in Monaco

Vettel quickest, Hamilton 8th in Monaco
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel set an impressive pace in second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton ended the session eighth.
http://ift.tt/2rlaiAR

Stokes an injury doubt for second ODI

Stokes an injury doubt for second ODI
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is an injury doubt for the second one-day international against South Africa on Saturday.
http://ift.tt/2qZI9wh

Wayne Rooney - will he stay or go?

Wayne Rooney - will he stay or go?
BBC Sport's Simon Stone assesses whether Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney will leave Old Trafford this summer.
http://ift.tt/2rl2bo4

FA sees women's football as 'afterthought'

FA sees women's football as 'afterthought'
Women's football is an "afterthought" for the Football Association, says Chelsea Ladies boss Emma Hayes.
http://ift.tt/2qjuOxB

Monk resigns from Leeds head coach role

Monk resigns from Leeds head coach role
Garry Monk resigns from his position as head coach of Leeds United.
http://ift.tt/2rkJvov

Eight uncapped players in England squad

Eight uncapped players in England squad
Chris Robshaw and George Ford will co-captain an England squad featuring eight uncapped players against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.
http://ift.tt/2rTOucK

Watson one win from French Open proper

Watson one win from French Open proper
British number two Heather Watson needs to beat Richel Hogenkamp on Friday to reach round one at Roland Garros after defeating Tereza Smitkova.
http://ift.tt/2qndoiI

Rooney left out of England squad

Rooney left out of England squad
Captain Wayne Rooney is left out of the England squad for June's matches against Scotland and France.
http://ift.tt/2qSbOt0

Manchester clubs donate £1m to victims

Manchester clubs donate £1m to victims
Manchester City and Manchester United combine to pledge £1m to an emergency fund set up to support the victims of Monday's attack.
http://ift.tt/2qZiEeA

Norwich appoint Farke as head coach

Norwich appoint Farke as head coach
Norwich City name Borussia Dortmund reserve-team coach Daniel Farke as their new head coach on a two-year deal.
http://ift.tt/2qZFhS8

Ampadu included in Wales squad

Ampadu included in Wales squad
Exeter's 16-year-old Ethan Ampadu is one of seven uncapped players in Wales' squad for a training camp for June's World Cup qualifier in Serbia.
http://ift.tt/2qSkUpv

'A season-defining game in the shadow of tragedy'

'A season-defining game in the shadow of tragedy'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho desperately needed to win the Europe League on a night of high emotion in Stockholm, writes Phil McNullty.
http://ift.tt/2rTC2cW

Listen: Derbyshire v Leicestershire - day one

Listen: Derbyshire v Leicestershire - day one
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and BBC local radio commentary as Derbyshire face Leicestershire in the County Championship.
http://ift.tt/2qjgSUo

Hamilton fastest in Monaco practice

Hamilton fastest in Monaco practice
Lewis Hamilton heads title rival Sebastian Vettel in first practice of the Monaco as Jenson Button finishes 14th on his return to F1.
http://ift.tt/2rXMM9o

Groves 'couldn't bear' road back if beaten

Groves 'couldn't bear' road back if beaten
George Groves believes he will end his wait for a world title on Saturday but admits he dreads the prospect of rebuilding should he lose.
http://ift.tt/2rTjycF

No name change for Margaret Court Arena

No name change for Margaret Court Arena
Australian Open venue Margaret Court Arena will not be renamed despite the 24-time Grand Slam champion's opposition to same-sex marriage.
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A Taste of Home in One Pot

A Taste of Home in One Pot
The beans and pork of northern Mexico, by way of San Francisco.
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How Amanda Chantal Bacon Perfected the Celebrity Wellness Business

How Amanda Chantal Bacon Perfected the Celebrity Wellness Business
Deciphering the rise of a lifestyle guru who sells self-absorption as the ultimate luxury product.
http://ift.tt/2qmyYnS

Letter of Recommendation: ‘Terrace House’

Letter of Recommendation: ‘Terrace House’
A reality show so punishingly mundane that it becomes beautiful.
http://ift.tt/2rXOA2c

England face three Ashes warm-up games

England face three Ashes warm-up games
England will play three warm-up matches in Australia before this year's Ashes series gets under way in November.
http://ift.tt/2qZDTif

Bracewell punished for drink-driving

Bracewell punished for drink-driving
New Zealand's Doug Bracewell blames the killing of a pet cockatoo for drink-driving, which has landed him with 100 hours of community service.
http://ift.tt/2rXB3aT

Dollman thought Wales chance had gone

Dollman thought Wales chance had gone
Exeter full-back Phil Dollman is "ecstatic" after getting his first senior Wales squad call-up at the age of 32.
http://ift.tt/2rT9d0l

Cook signs new Bournemouth contract

Cook signs new Bournemouth contract
Bournemouth defender Steve Cook signs a new four-year contract with the Premier League club.
http://ift.tt/2rT4coe

I haven't felt this good in years - Woods

I haven't felt this good in years - Woods
Tiger Woods says he "hasn't felt this good in years" after a fourth back operation, but he will not "hurry" to return to golf.
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Sportsday - latest football news and gossip

Sportsday - latest football news and gossip
Reaction and analysis as Manchester United win the Europa League, breaking sports news, transfer gossip, debate and the best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2rSY5AF

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Man Utd win brings happiness - Beckham

Man Utd win brings happiness - Beckham
Manchester United's Europa League triumph brings "a little happiness at a difficult time", says former England captain David Beckham.
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How Man Utd's victorious players rated

How Man Utd's victorious players rated
Who was busy and inventive? And who never stopped running for a second? Phil McNulty rates the Man Utd players after their Europe League win.
http://ift.tt/2riIT2p

Bradley Lowery 'does not have long'

Bradley Lowery 'does not have long'
The six-year-old's family say they are heartbroken his cancer is spreading so fast.
http://ift.tt/2qXAv5E

London Irish 55-48 Yorkshire Carnegie

London Irish 55-48 Yorkshire Carnegie
London Irish are promoted back to the Premiership at the first attempt as they convincingly beat Yorkshire Carnegie.
http://ift.tt/2qXH0Wa

Morgan ton in England win over S Africa

Morgan ton in England win over S Africa
A brilliant Eoin Morgan century leads England to a 72-run victory over South Africa in the first one-day international at Headingley.
http://ift.tt/2ria2T9

Was Big Sam a moderniser or firefighter?

Was Big Sam a moderniser or firefighter?
Is this the end of the road for Sam Allardyce? If so, how should he be remembered - a moderniser of the game or just a relegation firefighter?
http://ift.tt/2qcuc10

Terry unfazed by substitution saga

Terry unfazed by substitution saga
Chelsea captain John Terry "could not care less" about the furore over his substitution against Sunderland.
http://ift.tt/2rRcqgC

Saints sign Barba but seek ban clarity

Saints sign Barba but seek ban clarity
St Helens sign full-back Ben Barba, but are "seeking further and final clarification" about whether he must serve a drugs ban.
http://ift.tt/2ri7HaR

Ainslie targets America's Cup history

Ainslie targets America's Cup history
Ben Ainslie bids to lead the first British victory in the America's Cup - but how does the event work, when are the races and how can you follow it on the BBC?
http://ift.tt/2pSWayr

Monaco GP quiz: Are you on the Button?

Monaco GP quiz: Are you on the Button?
From post-race mishaps to simulator woes, can you remember these Monaco moments for Jenson Button?
http://ift.tt/2rUf8kW

Rolland wins as Dumoulin retains lead

Rolland wins as Dumoulin retains lead
Pierre Rolland wins stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia, with Tom Dumoulin retaining a 31-second overall lead.
http://ift.tt/2rhHAAK

Button feeling no pressure on F1 return

Button feeling no pressure on F1 return
Jenson Button says he is feeling no pressure going into his one-off return to Formula 1 at Monaco this weekend.
http://ift.tt/2qW3RU7

Tattoo costs Varela Eintracht deal

Tattoo costs Varela Eintracht deal
Guillermo Varela will return to Manchester United after he was suspended by loan club Eintracht Frankfurt for getting a tattoo.
http://ift.tt/2qjUwkJ

Man City's Denayer regrets role in brawl

Man City's Denayer regrets role in brawl
Manchester City defender Jason Denayer says he "regrets" becoming involved in a brawl outside a Brussels nightclub on Sunday.
http://ift.tt/2qjNqwz

Messi jail term for tax fraud to stand

Messi jail term for tax fraud to stand
A Spanish court confirms a 21-month sentence, but the Barcelona footballer is unlikely to go to prison.
http://ift.tt/2qP3F8C

Scarlets' Evans free to play in final

Scarlets' Evans free to play in final
Steff Evans will be available to play in Scarlets' Pro12 final against Munster after red card he received against Leinster is rescinded.
http://ift.tt/2qjmxcs

England v South Africa, first ODI

England v South Africa, first ODI
Video clips, TMS and text updates as England are put in to bat in the first one-day international against South Africa at Headingley.
http://ift.tt/2qP14eH

Halep a doubt for French Open, Moore out

Halep a doubt for French Open, Moore out
World number four Simona Halep says she has only a "50-50" chance of being fit for next week's French Open.
http://ift.tt/2rQi4Qu

WRU's Cardiff Blues takeover called off

WRU's Cardiff Blues takeover called off
The Welsh Rugby Union's proposed temporary takeover of the Cardiff Blues has been called off.
http://ift.tt/2qfYtI6

Chelsea call off victory parade

Chelsea call off victory parade
Chelsea cancel their Premier League victory parade, which was due to take place on Sunday, in the wake of the Manchester Arena attack.
http://ift.tt/2rTrDx9

Extended season plans 'upsetting' - Day

Extended season plans 'upsetting' - Day
Northampton Saints lock Christian Day says proposals to extend the Premiership season to 10 months are "upsetting".
http://ift.tt/2qOMSm9

Man City's Toure & agent to donate £100K

Man City's Toure & agent to donate £100K
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure and his agent will donate £100,000 to help the victims of the Manchester Arena attack.
http://ift.tt/2rPNmXG

Lisbon Lions story captures a club and a city

Lisbon Lions story captures a club and a city
Tom English marvels at the story of Glasgow, Jock Stein and Celtic's Lisbon Lions, captured in a new BBC documentary.
http://ift.tt/2rgjpTs

Wenger unsure if final will be last game

Wenger unsure if final will be last game
Arsene Wenger says he "does not know" if Saturday's FA Cup final will be his last match as Arsenal manager.
http://ift.tt/2rgdOwj

Alonso ready to improvise at Indy 500

Alonso ready to improvise at Indy 500
Fernando Alonso says he will have to improvise during a "difficult" and "unpredictable" race at the Indianapolis 500.
http://ift.tt/2qfjyCF

Aleppo After the Fall

Aleppo After the Fall
As the Syrian civil war turns in favor of the regime, a nation adjusts to a new reality — and a complicated new picture of the conflict emerges.
http://ift.tt/2rSSg5a

Should You Expose a Charity That Exploits Its Employees?

Should You Expose a Charity That Exploits Its Employees?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on how to balance the good a nonprofit does against how it treats those who work for it and whether you should give away your cigarettes when you quit.
http://ift.tt/2rSQ6T7

Janet Mock Struggles With Being Called a ‘Trans Advocate’

Janet Mock Struggles With Being Called a ‘Trans Advocate’
The author on giving young people life advice and what she learned from sex work.
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Man Utd in 'sombre' mood in Stockholm

Man Utd in 'sombre' mood in Stockholm
Man Utd fans and officials say Wednesday's Europa League final against Ajax is secondary to the "pain and suffering" in the city.
http://ift.tt/2rT3Yg2

Cleveland one win from NBA finals

Cleveland one win from NBA finals
Cleveland Cavaliers are close to setting up a repeat of the 2015 and 2016 NBA Finals against Golden State after beating Boston Celtics in game four of their series.
http://ift.tt/2rPsWy2

Super-yachts, gaudy glamour & raw racing

Super-yachts, gaudy glamour & raw racing
"No matter how many times you have seen it, the sheer preposterousness of it never fails to strike you." It's Monaco time.
http://ift.tt/2rz9Fnc

Sportsday: All the latest football news

Sportsday: All the latest football news
Reaction to Sam Allardyce leaving Crystal Palace, build-up to the Europa League final, breaking news, debate and social media.
http://ift.tt/2qeMA5m

'I stuck with my morals, which meant no Liverpool players'

'I stuck with my morals, which meant no Liverpool players'
A dramatic title race, divided loyalties, late substitutions and absolutely no Liverpool players - here's how the other title race played out.
http://ift.tt/2qa1HRi

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Halfpenny deal close says Toulon owner

Halfpenny deal close says Toulon owner
Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal expects a new deal with Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny to "be done by the end of this week".
http://ift.tt/2q9YyBc

Ajax v Manchester United

Ajax v Manchester United
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Europa League game between Ajax and Manchester United.
http://ift.tt/2qTHyw8

Allardyce resigns as Palace manager

Allardyce resigns as Palace manager
Sam Allardyce steps down as Crystal Palace manager five months after joining the Premier League club.
http://ift.tt/2qSzlds

Hill & Marchant out of England tour

Hill & Marchant out of England tour
Paul Hill and Joe Marchant will miss England's tour to Argentina because of injury, with Denny Solomona to be assessed.
http://ift.tt/2qM54N0

European Tour 'will have to adjust'

European Tour 'will have to adjust'
European Tour boss Keith Pelley says his organisation “will have to look at everything” if a calendar revamp is implemented.
http://ift.tt/2rNkJdk

IPL players' return a huge boost - Morgan

IPL players' return a huge boost - Morgan
England one-day captain Eoin Morgan says the return of "three match-winners" from the Indian Premier League is a "huge boost" for the side.
http://ift.tt/2rNMyCn

Cracksman on track for the Derby

Cracksman on track for the Derby
Trainer John Gosden issues an upbeat bulletin on Cracksman after the Derby contender gallops at Epsom.
http://ift.tt/2qdjbIG

Sussex close in on win after posting 668

Sussex close in on win after posting 668
Sussex post the fifth-highest first-class score in their history as they close in on a big innings win over Durham.
http://ift.tt/2rNdhyZ

Ex-Premier League striker jailed

Ex-Premier League striker jailed
Nile Ranger is jailed for eight months after admitting online banking fraud.
http://ift.tt/2qSQPV2

Wales call up Exeter's Dollman

Wales call up Exeter's Dollman
Wales call up uncapped Exeter Chiefs full-back Phil Dollman for the two-Test tour against Tonga and Samoa in June.
http://ift.tt/2rMOBGN

Defoe close to signing for Bournemouth

Defoe close to signing for Bournemouth
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe is close to signing for Bournemouth on a free transfer.
http://ift.tt/2qgNOMp

Radrizzani completes Leeds takeover

Radrizzani completes Leeds takeover
Italian businessman Andrea Radrizzani completes his takeover of Championship club Leeds United.
http://ift.tt/2qgJmNF

Koscielny to miss final as appeal fails

Koscielny to miss final as appeal fails
Laurent Koscielny will miss the FA Cup final after Arsenal's appeal against his red card in Sunday's win over Everton was dismissed.
http://ift.tt/2q7ZRAz

Dumoulin Giro lead cut after toilet stop

Dumoulin Giro lead cut after toilet stop
Tom Dumoulin's Giro d'Italia lead is cut to 31 seconds after the Dutchman stops for a toilet break on a controversial stage 16.
http://ift.tt/2qSkL3N

Watson through in French Open qualifying

Watson through in French Open qualifying
Britain's Heather Watson fights back from a set down and advances to the second round of qualifying for the French Open.
http://ift.tt/2q7ZPIX

Banned Barton released by Burnley

Banned Barton released by Burnley
Midfielder Joey Barton has been released by Burnley, one month after being banned from football.
http://ift.tt/2q7kCw9

Anderson could miss South Africa opener

Anderson could miss South Africa opener
England seamer James Anderson is a doubt for July's first Test of the summer against South Africa with a groin tear.
http://ift.tt/2qKYZQS

More Cruyff than Van Gaal - the threat posed by youthful Ajax

More Cruyff than Van Gaal - the threat posed by youthful Ajax
From a coach restoring the Ajax tradition to a side brimming with youth - the threat posed by Manchester United's Europa League final opponents.
http://ift.tt/2q77x62

Sport to conduct security reviews

Sport to conduct security reviews
Sporting events and venues in England are conducting major security reviews following the Manchester Arena attack.
http://ift.tt/2rcZC7z

Rio gold winner Macleod retires from GB

Rio gold winner Macleod retires from GB
Hannah Macleod, part of Great Britain's Olympic gold medal winning squad in Rio, retires from international hockey.
http://ift.tt/2q6VGVr

No eye concerns for 'Terminator' Brook

No eye concerns for 'Terminator' Brook
Kell Brook and trainer Dominic Ingle say there will be no apprehension when Brook fights for the first time since surgery on a broken eye socket.
http://ift.tt/2rcXHzR

Scots continue Euro 2017 build-up

Scots continue Euro 2017 build-up
Scotland women's head coach Anna Signeul names a 20-strong squad for next month's friendlies against Romania and Sweden.
http://ift.tt/2rcBykX

Kewell named Crawley Town head coach

Kewell named Crawley Town head coach
League Two side Crawley Town appoint former Leeds United and Liverpool winger Harry Kewell as their new head coach.
http://ift.tt/2q6Pdu0

Sussex v Durham - day three

Sussex v Durham - day three
Listen to BBC Sussex commentary as Sussex face Durham in the County Championship.
http://ift.tt/2qKqLgt

Former Barca president Rosell arrested

Former Barca president Rosell arrested
Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is arrested as part of a money-laundering investigation.
http://ift.tt/2q6RFRb

Kvitova to play at Wimbledon after stabbing

Kvitova to play at Wimbledon after stabbing
Former champion Petra Kvitova will play at Wimbledon, seven months after having hand surgery following a knife attack at her home.
http://ift.tt/2qbWvsm

FA Cup final week: What's on the BBC?

FA Cup final week: What's on the BBC?
Find out how to follow all of the BBC's FA Cup coverage this week as we prepare for Saturday's final between Chelsea and Arsenal.
http://ift.tt/2rcuSTX

Preston's Browne called up by Republic

Preston's Browne called up by Republic
Preston Alan Browne is added to the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's two friendlies and the World Cup qualifier against Austria.
http://ift.tt/2rLAUbi

Is it Possible to Resist Deportation in Trump’s America?

Is it Possible to Resist Deportation in Trump’s America?
Living under draconian state laws, Arizona activists honed an effective strategy for keeping undocumented immigrants in the country. Can the same tools still work today?
http://ift.tt/2rOaYen

Can Anyone Be Truly ‘Independent’ In Today’s Polarized Politics?

Can Anyone Be Truly ‘Independent’ In Today’s Polarized Politics?
Americans may be losing faith in the idea that any figure or institution can rise entirely above the partisan fray.
http://ift.tt/2qQf88d

Jared Kushner’s Other Real Estate Empire

Jared Kushner’s Other Real Estate Empire
Baltimore-area renters complain about a property owner who they say neglects their homes and often sues when they leave. Few of them know the landlord is the president’s son-in-law.
http://ift.tt/2rO4axk

Where Did the Great Hollywood Baseball Movie Go?

Where Did the Great Hollywood Baseball Movie Go?
In an era of analysts and HD broadcasts, audiences don’t see the players as larger-than-life characters anymore.
http://ift.tt/2qQaTJU

New Sentences: From ‘Augustown,’ by Kei Miller

New Sentences: From ‘Augustown,’ by Kei Miller
A bit of Jamaican patois describes the curious ways news can travel.
http://ift.tt/2rNUT8o

Wozniacki pulls out in Strasbourg

Wozniacki pulls out in Strasbourg
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki withdraws from the Internationaux de Strasbourg, less than a week before the French Open starts.
http://ift.tt/2rOeCFa

IndyCar's Dixon robbed at gunpoint

IndyCar's Dixon robbed at gunpoint
Scott Dixon is robbed at gunpoint at a fast-food restaurant hours after winning pole for the Indianapolis 500.
http://ift.tt/2qRuqYf

Warriors beat Spurs to reach NBA Finals

Warriors beat Spurs to reach NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors reach the NBA Finals by beating San Antonio Spurs, and the Spurs' Manu Ginobili may now retire.
http://ift.tt/2qPRJ6O

Monday, May 22, 2017

'Man Utd must be on front foot v Ajax'

'Man Utd must be on front foot v Ajax'
Manchester United cannot allow Ajax to grow in confidence in Wednesday's Europa League final, says former defender Phil Neville.
http://ift.tt/2qeAHve

Moyes might end up in China - Sutton

Moyes might end up in China - Sutton
Ex-Sunderland boss David Moyes will struggle to get another job in the Premier League and might end up in China, says Chris Sutton.
http://ift.tt/2rJHhMl

Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy

Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy
Download the Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy podcast as they reveal their embarrassing moments on and off the field.
http://ift.tt/2qdlWJg

Lions leader Warburton fit 'to crack on'

Lions leader Warburton fit 'to crack on'
British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton declares himself fully fit for the tour to New Zealand after a knee injury.
http://ift.tt/2qQ7eK8

Man Utd move 6/10 chance - Griezmann

Man Utd move 6/10 chance - Griezmann
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann says a transfer to Manchester United is 'possible', adding there is a 'six out of 10' chance.
http://ift.tt/2qdmvme

Sangakkara to quit first-class cricket

Sangakkara to quit first-class cricket
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara says he will retire from first-class cricket after this season.
http://ift.tt/2q45AqT

'Naive' to expect no trouble in Sweden

'Naive' to expect no trouble in Sweden
A Manchester police chief says it would be "naive" to think the Europa League final between Manchester United and Ajax will be trouble free.
http://ift.tt/2qNPb9i

Your team of the season: Who made it in?

Your team of the season: Who made it in?
What formation did you go for? Who plays in goal? Who had the most selections? Check out your team of the season.
http://ift.tt/2qNRg5h

Haskell says Lions excitement on hold

Haskell says Lions excitement on hold
Wasps flanker James Haskell is wary of being too excited by his Lions call-up as he has to focus on Saturday's Premiership final first.
http://ift.tt/2rLFQMG

Handscomb hits swift ton in Roses draw

Handscomb hits swift ton in Roses draw
Peter Handscomb's 76-ball century for Yorkshire is the highlight on day four as their Roses match with Lancashire is drawn.
http://ift.tt/2qPhZwl

No EFL action against Huddersfield

No EFL action against Huddersfield
The English Football League will take no action against Huddersfield regarding their starting line-up against Birmingham City.
http://ift.tt/2r9BPoR

The backyard racer who conquered the world

The backyard racer who conquered the world
Motorcycling and family were the inseparable constants in the life of Nicky Hayden, who has died aged 35.
http://ift.tt/2rIAXEB

Former Moto GP champion Hayden dies

Former Moto GP champion Hayden dies
Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden dies aged 35, five days after being involved in a crash while cycling in Italy.
http://ift.tt/2q3qw1c

Moyes resigns as Sunderland boss

Moyes resigns as Sunderland boss
David Moyes resigns as manager of relegated Sunderland.
http://ift.tt/2qOLCOh

Scarlets' Owens and Ball to miss final

Scarlets' Owens and Ball to miss final
Scarlets confirm Lions hooker Ken Owens and his fellow Wales forward Jake Ball will miss the Pro12 final against Munster.
http://ift.tt/2qOK3zQ

Gray and Hidalgo-Clyne miss Scots' tour

Gray and Hidalgo-Clyne miss Scots' tour
Lock Richie Gray and scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne are ruled out of Scotland's summer tour because of injuries.
http://ift.tt/2qOAiSh

Stokes wants more England players in IPL

Stokes wants more England players in IPL
Ben Stokes says he would like to see more of his England team-mates join him in the Twenty20 Indian Premier League.
http://ift.tt/2qOydWb

Azarenka targets Wimbledon on return

Azarenka targets Wimbledon on return
Former world number one Victoria Azarenka is planning to play at Wimbledon as she returns to tennis following the birth of her son.
http://ift.tt/2q31EqE

Russia given Winter Paralympics warning

Russia given Winter Paralympics warning
Russia has been given a final warning to address doping or face a total ban from the 2018 Winter Paralympics.
http://ift.tt/2qOKQRm

'I have rediscovered why I love F1'

'I have rediscovered why I love F1'
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says this year's intense battle with Ferrari has revived his love for Formula 1.
http://ift.tt/2rKRMxQ

Reid returns to world number one

Reid returns to world number one
Paralympic gold medallist Gordon Reid returned to the top of the world rankings with victory in the men's singles at the Japan Open.
http://ift.tt/2rtmcbt

Thousands won on Terry substitution

Thousands won on Terry substitution
Thousands of pounds are won in bets placed on John Terry being substituted in the 26th minute of his final appearance at Stamford Bridge.
http://ift.tt/2r8NunT

Welsh discus thrower Roles, 39, dies

Welsh discus thrower Roles, 39, dies
Welsh discus thrower Philippa Roles, who represented Great Britain at two Olympic Games, dies at the age of 39, UK Athletics announce.
http://ift.tt/2qGQZQQ

Scotland call up Murphy and Dons duo

Scotland call up Murphy and Dons duo
Brighton's Jamie Murphy and Aberdeen duo Kenny McLean and Mark Reynolds are named in Scotland's squad to face England.
http://ift.tt/2qNTEa9

Mourinho's new low - a season in stats

Mourinho's new low - a season in stats
Jose Mourinho's new low, were Tottenham ever top of the table? And how good are Chelsea? A Premier League season in stats.
http://ift.tt/2rJYTH6

Arsenal are not for sale - Kroenke

Arsenal are not for sale - Kroenke
Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke says his shares in the club "are not, and have never been, for sale".
http://ift.tt/2q2lLVP

RPA 'unanimously rejects' longer season

RPA 'unanimously rejects' longer season
The Rugby Players' Association "unanimously rejects" proposals of an extended 10-month Premiership season.
http://ift.tt/2qNOESC

Coach Frayssinous leaves Catalans

Coach Frayssinous leaves Catalans
Super League side Catalans Dragons part company with head coach Laurent Frayssinous after five straight defeats.
http://ift.tt/2qbK9iN

County Championship - day four

County Championship - day four
Follow live text. images, social media and radio commentary from the County Championship, including Middlesex v Surrey and the Roses match.
http://ift.tt/2rK2Jjt

Concussed Mustafi a doubt for cup final

Concussed Mustafi a doubt for cup final
Arsenal face a defensive crisis going into Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, with concussion set to rule out Shkodran Mustafi.
http://ift.tt/2qLLErX

Taylor and Knight in England squad

Taylor and Knight in England squad
Wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor is named in the England squad for the Women's World Cup this summer.
http://ift.tt/2r88riL

Wentworth hosts 'huge week for European Tour'

Wentworth hosts 'huge week for European Tour'
Wentworth has had a £5m transformation for this week's PGA Championship as the European Tour aims to compete with the PGA Tour, writes Iain Carter
http://ift.tt/2qGwHap

'Must-win' approach for Scots v England

'Must-win' approach for Scots v England
Mark McGhee says Scotland must approach next month's 2018 World Cup qualifier against England as a 'must-win' fixture.
http://ift.tt/2rJNrv3

Sportsday - Premier League reaction and gossip

Sportsday - Premier League reaction and gossip
Review of the final day of the Premier League, England Women World Cup squad announcement as well as the best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2q10LPi

Thompson earns first LPGA win of year

Thompson earns first LPGA win of year
American Lexi Thompson earns her first victory of the year with a tournament record 20-under-par score at the LPGA Kingsmill Championship in Virginia.
http://ift.tt/2qNctdx

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Terry says 26th-minute exit was his idea

Terry says 26th-minute exit was his idea
John Terry admits his 26th-minute Chelsea substitution was his idea, with Sunderland boss David Moyes agreeing to help.
http://ift.tt/2qb4oNB

Horschel beats Day in Byron Nelson play-off

Horschel beats Day in Byron Nelson play-off
Billy Horschel claims his fourth PGA Tour title by beating Jason Day in a play-off at the Byron Nelson event in Texas.
http://ift.tt/2q8rV2P

Shocks & flops - end-of-season report

Shocks & flops - end-of-season report
Who excelled in adversity? Who was a major flop? And how do Phil McNulty's pre-season predictions bear up?
http://ift.tt/2qMSPOR

'Wenger uncertainty affected Arsenal'

'Wenger uncertainty affected Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger says that uncertainty over his future contributed to Arsenal failing to qualify for the Champions League.
http://ift.tt/2pZL7DM

Barkley decision 'due on Monday'

Barkley decision 'due on Monday'
The future of Everton midfielder Ross Barkley will be decided on Monday, says manager Ronald Koeman.
http://ift.tt/2r6PSLQ

Records tumble for Celtic's 'invincibles'

Records tumble for Celtic's 'invincibles'
Celtic's unbeaten Scottish Premiership campaign yields a number of new records for Brendan Rodgers' champions.
http://ift.tt/2rHAT7j

Treble 'last piece of Celtic puzzle'

Treble 'last piece of Celtic puzzle'
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths sets his sights on the treble after the champions complete an unbeaten Premiership campaign.
http://ift.tt/2rHc2k3

Alonso qualifies fifth for Indy 500

Alonso qualifies fifth for Indy 500
Fernando Alonso will start his first Indianapolis 500 from the middle of the second row of the grid after qualifying fifth.
http://ift.tt/2qJdTYp

Five from Chelsea - but which top-four side misses out on Garth's team of the season?

Five from Chelsea - but which top-four side misses out on Garth's team of the season?
A defender who might catch Barcelona's eye. The "most adorable human". And a striker who is not yet world class. Who has made Garth's team of the season?
http://ift.tt/2rHp4xU

Solomona set to miss England tour

Solomona set to miss England tour
Sale Sharks winger Denny Solomona is unlikely to be fit for England's tour of Argentina this summer because of a foot strain.
http://ift.tt/2rHkzUa

The strangest end to a Premier League season?

The strangest end to a Premier League season?
Never mind the 37 goals scored - weird and wonderful things happened on the pitch on the final day of the 2016-17 Premier League season.
http://ift.tt/2rFTyRV

Billy Vunipola withdraws from Lions tour

Billy Vunipola withdraws from Lions tour
England and Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola withdraws from the Lions tour to New Zealand with a shoulder injury.
http://ift.tt/2rH69mS

Malaga 0-2 Real Madrid

Malaga 0-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid win their first La Liga title since 2012 thanks to a final-day victory at Malaga.
http://ift.tt/2rFIjZF

Mumbai Indians win IPL title by one run

Mumbai Indians win IPL title by one run
Mumbai Indians beat Rising Pune Supergiant by one run to win a thrilling Indian Premier League final and seal a record third title.
http://ift.tt/2rFJxnG

Vote for your Goal of the Season

Vote for your Goal of the Season
There were some incredible goals this season. Vote for your favourite from the eight options in the voting section of this page.
http://ift.tt/2rGZFVc

Castleford 29-18 Leeds

Castleford 29-18 Leeds
Greg Eden's second-half hat-trick sets Super League leaders Castleford Tigers up for a hard-fought win over Leeds Rhinos.
http://ift.tt/2rGPHDn

Porter stars as Essex hammer Hants

Porter stars as Essex hammer Hants
Jamie Porter takes seven wickets in the match as Essex beat Hampshire by an innings and 97 runs inside three days.
http://ift.tt/2qIzjoB

Scotland beat England to win in London

Scotland beat England to win in London
Scotland seal back-to-back London Sevens titles as they come from behind to beat England 12-7 at Twickenham.
http://ift.tt/2q9zRjp

La Liga final day - Real and Barca go for title

La Liga final day - Real and Barca go for title
Updates as Real Madrid go for the point at Malaga they need to win La Liga, with Barcelona ready to pounce against Eibar if they slip up.
http://ift.tt/2rGziyz

Lloyd sent off as Man City & Chelsea win

Lloyd sent off as Man City & Chelsea win
Carli Lloyd is sent off for an elbow as Manchester City and Chelsea record wins in the WSL 1 Spring Series.
http://ift.tt/2q9zchX

'Quality and mental strength in spades'

'Quality and mental strength in spades'
Celtic have achieved something special and are young enough to kick on and get better, says BBC Scotland's Tom English.
http://ift.tt/2qLoP5P

Hull City 1-7 Tottenham Hotspur

Hull City 1-7 Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Kane scores a hat-trick to win the Premier League golden boot as Tottenham thrash relegated Hull City at the KCOM Stadium.
http://ift.tt/2rFwfrx

Chelsea 5-1 Sunderland

Chelsea 5-1 Sunderland
Chelsea receive the Premier League trophy and bid farewell to John Terry as they register a record-breaking win over Sunderland.
http://ift.tt/2rrgC9L

Watford 0-5 Manchester City

Watford 0-5 Manchester City
Manchester City seal their place in next season's Champions League by crushing Watford to finish third in Pep Guardiola's debut season.
http://ift.tt/2r6c9JV

Arsenal 3-1 Everton

Arsenal 3-1 Everton
Arsenal miss out on a place in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years despite beating Everton on the final day of the season.
http://ift.tt/2rF03UZ

Liverpool 3-0 Middlesbrough

Liverpool 3-0 Middlesbrough
Liverpool secure their Champions League return after a nervy first half as already relegated Middlesbrough crumble at Anfield.
http://ift.tt/2q6vMx2

Jungels wins stage 15 of Giro d'Italia

Jungels wins stage 15 of Giro d'Italia
Bob Jungels wins his first Grand Tour stage in a sprint between the overall classification contenders on stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia.
http://ift.tt/2rr3lxV

Arsenal miss out on Champions League

Arsenal miss out on Champions League
Arsenal miss out on Champions League qualification for the first time in 20 years on a dramatic final day of the Premier League season.
http://ift.tt/2q6J5hb

Powell wins judo Grand Slam silver

Powell wins judo Grand Slam silver
Wales' Commonwealth judo champion Natalie Powell wins silver for Great Britain at the Ekaterinberg Grand Slam in Russia.
http://ift.tt/2pZampC

Juventus 3-0 Crotone

Juventus 3-0 Crotone
Treble-chasing Juventus clinch a record sixth consecutive Serie A title thanks to victory over lowly Crotone.
http://ift.tt/2rGkwrD

Partick Thistle 0-6 Aberdeen

Partick Thistle 0-6 Aberdeen
Teenager Scott Wright scores a hat-trick as Aberdeen end their Scottish Premiership campaign by routing Partick Thistle.
http://ift.tt/2q9pImH

Vinales wins in France as Rossi crashes

Vinales wins in France as Rossi crashes
Maverick Vinales wins in France to take the lead in the world championship, as Valentino Rossi crashes on final lap.
http://ift.tt/2qI6p86

Svitolina beats Halep to win Rome title

Svitolina beats Halep to win Rome title
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina comes from a set down to beat Romania's Simona Halep to win the Italian Open, her fourth title of the year.
http://ift.tt/2qEhW7K

Liverpool v Middlesbrough

Liverpool v Middlesbrough
Follow Final Score, live text, images and social media as Liverpool host Middlesbrough in the Premier League.
http://ift.tt/2r5H48X

Arsenal v Everton

Arsenal v Everton
Follow Final Score, live text, images and social media as Arsenal host Everton in the Premier League.
http://ift.tt/2rESqOq

Watford v Man City

Watford v Man City
Follow Final Score, 5 Live Sports Extra, live text, images and social media as Watford host Manchester City in the Premier League.
http://ift.tt/2r5TZI3

Watch: North West 200 Highlights

Watch: North West 200 Highlights
Highlights of the famous motorcycle meet in Northern Ireland.
http://ift.tt/2gQBBdN

London 2017 medal designs revealed

London 2017 medal designs revealed
Athletes will be awarded medals designed around the shape of an athletics track at the World Championships in London this summer.
http://ift.tt/2q8GPVK

FA Trophy and Vase finals

FA Trophy and Vase finals
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary as Cleethorpes Town face South Shields in the FA Vase final and Macclesfield Town take on York City in the FA Trophy final.
http://ift.tt/2qE3xZp

Premier League 'rejected many owners'

Premier League 'rejected many owners'
The Premier League has rejected prospective club owners "too many times to mention" in the past five years, says chairman Richard Scudamore.
http://ift.tt/2q8MtaE

Scottish Premiership: Can Celtic remain unbeaten?

Scottish Premiership: Can Celtic remain unbeaten?
Celtic can complete an unbeaten league season as the Scottish Premiership's top six sides bring their campaigns to a close.
http://ift.tt/2q8G7rO

GB's Robson to move back into top 200

GB's Robson to move back into top 200
Laura Robson will move back into the top 200 after beating fellow Briton Katie Boulter 6-3 6-4 to win the ITF 60k Kurume tournament in Japan.
http://ift.tt/2r5yPcZ

Frankel's Soul Stirring wins in Japan

Frankel's Soul Stirring wins in Japan
Soul Stirring becomes the first of legendary racehorse Frankel's offspring to win a classic with victory at the Japanese Oaks in Tokyo.
http://ift.tt/2r5qfLq

Listen: Northamptonshire v South Africa

Listen: Northamptonshire v South Africa
Listen to BBC Radio Northampton coverage of the one-day tour match between Northamptonshire and South Africa.
http://ift.tt/2pYiQNZ

County Championship - day three

County Championship - day three
Follow live text, images, social media and radio commentary from the County Championship, including the Roses match.
http://ift.tt/2q8CORp

McGregor fight will happen - Mayweather

McGregor fight will happen - Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather says there is a "90% chance" he will fight Conor McGregor if he returns to the ring as it is "the only fight that makes sense".
http://ift.tt/2qDRKdx

Premier League final weekend - your season highlights

Premier League final weekend - your season highlights
Follow live radio and text commentary, social media and images from the climax of the 2016-17 Premier League season.
http://ift.tt/2r5mdTl

Thompson wins World Challenge 200m

Thompson wins World Challenge 200m
Double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson equals the fastest time of the year so far to win the 200m at the IAAF World Challenge.
http://ift.tt/2qKkNuu

Dirrell's uncle punches Uzcategui after win

Dirrell's uncle punches Uzcategui after win
Andre Dirrell apologises after his uncle and coach Leon Lawson Jr punched his opponent Jose Uzcategui after their fight.
http://ift.tt/2rEvsXG

Garcia four shots backs at Byron Nelson

Garcia four shots backs at Byron Nelson
Defending champions Sergio Garcia cards a back round of 29 to move within four shots of leader James Hahn at the Byron Nelson in Texas.
http://ift.tt/2rpYKMg

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Celtic v Heart of Midlothian (Sun)

Celtic v Heart of Midlothian (Sun)
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian.
http://ift.tt/2qCKZsw

Five-year wait over for Real Madrid?

Five-year wait over for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid and Barcelona battle for the title on the final day of La Liga on Sunday, while Juventus can be crowned champions of Italy.
http://ift.tt/2q7X31z

ICT must get rid of bad apples - Foran

ICT must get rid of bad apples - Foran
Boss Richie Foran says Inverness must rid themselves of "two or three bad apples" after their relegation to the Championship.
http://ift.tt/2pXoWhm

Davis stops Briton Walsh to keep title

Davis stops Briton Walsh to keep title
American Gervonta Davis defends his IBF super-featherweight title by stopping Britain's Liam Walsh in round three at London's Copper Box.
http://ift.tt/2qJ4Wwf

Alonso makes shootout for Indy 500 pole

Alonso makes shootout for Indy 500 pole
Fernando Alonso will compete for pole position at the Indy 500 on Sunday after making it through the first qualifying day seventh fastest.
http://ift.tt/2rDHdOa

Pavey misses 10,000m qualifying chance

Pavey misses 10,000m qualifying chance
Five-time Olympian Jo Pavey misses a chance to automatically qualify for the World Championships after finishing fourth in the British 10,000m trials.
http://ift.tt/2r4xNxU

Judas, clowns, wild horses and losers

Judas, clowns, wild horses and losers
Who asked what a tackle is? Who set the bar remarkably low? Who needs breaking in? Find out with the quotes of the season.
http://ift.tt/2q4Cu6I

McCall 'close to hitting' Millwall fans

McCall 'close to hitting' Millwall fans
Bradford City boss Stuart McCall says he was "close to clocking" Millwall fans who invaded the pitch at the end of the League One play-off final.
http://ift.tt/2rDpuXd

Wigan 24-24 Warrington

Wigan 24-24 Warrington
Joe Burgess scores a dramatic last-minute try as Wigan Warriors draw with Warrington Wolves at Magic Weekend.
http://ift.tt/2rDkBNR

Djokovic coasts into Italian Open final

Djokovic coasts into Italian Open final
World number two Novak Djokovic beats Dominic Thiem 6-1 6-0 to reach the Italian Open final in Rome.
http://ift.tt/2r3WqL5

Premier League final-day team news

Premier League final-day team news
On Sunday the Premier League season finishes with all 20 clubs playing at 15:00 BST - read the latest team news.
http://ift.tt/2rDVdGR

Leaning & Brooks lead Yorkshire charge

Leaning & Brooks lead Yorkshire charge
Jack Leaning hits an unbeaten century as Yorkshire pile on the runs against Lancashire on a rain-affected second day.
http://ift.tt/2q7xkpI

Hull FC 0-45 St Helens

Hull FC 0-45 St Helens
St Helens thrash Hull FC at Magic Weekend to give watching new boss Justin Holbrook a perfect exhibition of their talents.
http://ift.tt/2rCUEOj

Northampton 21-13 Connacht

Northampton 21-13 Connacht
Northampton will take on Stade Francais for a place in next season's European Champions Cup after beating Connacht in the play-off semi-final.
http://ift.tt/2pWR58i

Pro12 semi-final: Munster v Ospreys

Pro12 semi-final: Munster v Ospreys
Listen to live BBC Radio Wales Pro12 coverage as Munster face Ospreys in the second semi-final of the Pro12.
http://ift.tt/2rDno8Q

GB's Broughton wins silver in Portugal

GB's Broughton wins silver in Portugal
Great Britain's Lizzie Broughton wins silver in the K1 1,000 event at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Portugal.
http://ift.tt/2rDyHh4

Dumoulin wins stage to extend Giro lead

Dumoulin wins stage to extend Giro lead
Tom Dumoulin claims a stunning victory on stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia to extend his overall lead over Nairo Quintana.
http://ift.tt/2rCQS7y

Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-2 Motherwell

Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-2 Motherwell
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are relegated from the Scottish Premiership, despite beating Motherwell.
http://ift.tt/2qGBF5o

Hamilton Academical 4-0 Dundee

Hamilton Academical 4-0 Dundee
Hamilton pull off their biggest win of the season to set up a Premiership play-off final with Dundee United.
http://ift.tt/2rDvEWl

Watch: Alloa v Brechin in play-off final

Watch: Alloa v Brechin in play-off final
BBC Alba coverage of Alloa Athletic v Brechin City in the Championship play-off final second leg, with Brechin 1-0 up from the first leg.
http://ift.tt/2rDxWVr

Ribchester wins Lockinge at Newbury

Ribchester wins Lockinge at Newbury
Ribchester is an impressive winner of the Group One Lockinge Stakes at Newbury for owners Godolphin.
http://ift.tt/2qF8LEG

Arsenal beat Birmingham to go second

Arsenal beat Birmingham to go second
Louise Quinn scores twice as Arsenal beat Birmingham City 4-2 to move up to second in the WSL 1 Spring Series table.
http://ift.tt/2roFIpu

Wasps v Leicester (Sat)

Wasps v Leicester (Sat)
Team news as Wasps host Leicester Tigers in Saturday's Premiership semi-final fixture at the Ricoh Arena (17:15 BST).
http://ift.tt/2rCW4az

Scottish Premiership: Inverness & Hamilton battle drop

Scottish Premiership: Inverness & Hamilton battle drop
Hamilton and Inverness are both at home as they fight to avoid automatic relegation and instead secure a play-off place.
http://ift.tt/2qIljsQ

Premiership semi-final - Exeter v Saracens

Premiership semi-final - Exeter v Saracens
Follow live BBC radio commentary, live text, images and social media from the Premiership semi-finals as Exeter face Saracens and Wasps take on Leicester.
http://ift.tt/2rD2kzf

League One play-off final: Bradford v Millwall build-up - listen on BBC Radio 5 live

League One play-off final: Bradford v Millwall build-up - listen on BBC Radio 5 live
Follow live text, images, social media and 5 live commentary from the League One play-off final between Bradford City and Millwall at Wembley.
http://ift.tt/2qEIWVs

Munster v Ospreys (Sat)

Munster v Ospreys (Sat)
Preview and team news as Munster host Ospreys in the Pro12 play-off semi-final at Thomond Park.
http://ift.tt/2qEidbB

County Championship - day two

County Championship - day two
Follow live text, images, social media and radio commentary from the County Championship.
http://ift.tt/2rBM8Pm

Exeter v Saracens (Sat)

Exeter v Saracens (Sat)
Team news as Exeter Chiefs host Saracens in Saturday's Premiership semi-final fixture at Sandy Park (14:30 BST).
http://ift.tt/2q6392c

Bradford City v Millwall

Bradford City v Millwall
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's League One play-off final between Bradford City and Millwall at Wembley.
http://ift.tt/2qBmMmw

Scottish Premiership: Who's going down?

Scottish Premiership: Who's going down?
BBC Scotland assesses the respective prospects of Inverness CT and Hamilton Academical as the pair battle to avoid top-flight relegation.
http://ift.tt/2q63qSQ

Youngs' bravery sets example - O'Connor

Youngs' bravery sets example - O'Connor
Leicester head coach Matt O'Connor praises captain Tom Youngs' bravery in the face of his wife's terminal illness.
http://ift.tt/2q5XGsw

FA must shift balance on diving - Webb

FA must shift balance on diving - Webb
Former Premier League referee Howard Webb backs retrospective bans for simulation - saying the reward for diving outweighs the risk of punishment.
http://ift.tt/2ro5KcH

'Tokyo Olympics can boost GB surfing'

'Tokyo Olympics can boost GB surfing'
Surfing's appearance at the 2020 Olympic Games can help the sport to grow in Britain, says British number one Luke Dillon.
http://ift.tt/2q3bAwj

Alonso not feeling Indy pressure

Alonso not feeling Indy pressure
Fernando Alonso says he does not feel "much pressure" as qualifying approaches at the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday.
http://ift.tt/2qDV0pF

Friday, May 19, 2017

Choose your team of the season

Choose your team of the season
Harry Kane or Diego Costa up front? Jordan Pickford or Tom Heaton in goal? Create your own XI from this season's best players.
http://ift.tt/2rBdVzr

The Little Master hits the big screen - Stumped podcast

The Little Master hits the big screen - Stumped podcast
Director James Erskine on the pressure of taking Sachin Tendulkar to the big screen, Australia's pay dispute, plus Heather Knight.
http://ift.tt/2r2uG9V

Allardyce puts England past behind him

Allardyce puts England past behind him
Sam Allardyce says he has "put the past in the past" by keeping Crystal Palace in the Premier League this season.
http://ift.tt/2rnlehc

Smith to fight Dirrell for WBC title

Smith to fight Dirrell for WBC title
Liverpool's Callum Smith will fight Anthony Dirrell for the vacant WBC super-middleweight title in Los Angeles in September, says his trainer.
http://ift.tt/2rAyPi6

Pulis confident over Fletcher deal

Pulis confident over Fletcher deal
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is confident that captain Darren Fletcher will sign a new deal to stay at the club beyond this season.
http://ift.tt/2rApPJT

Kane targets 100 goals by end of 2017-18

Kane targets 100 goals by end of 2017-18
Tottenham striker Harry Kane sets himself the target of reaching 100 Premier League goals by the end of the 2017-18 season.
http://ift.tt/2qzWkcQ

Arsenal need Usmanov, says legend Wright

Arsenal need Usmanov, says legend Wright
Arsenal need the spending power of a billionaire in order to move to the next level, says Gunners legend Ian Wright.
http://ift.tt/2q4UGfY

Falkirk 1-2 Dundee United (agg 3-4)

Falkirk 1-2 Dundee United (agg 3-4)
Late goals from Simon Murray and Paul Dixon send Dundee United into the Scottish Premiership play-off final.
http://ift.tt/2qAWgtO

Leinster 15-27 Scarlets

Leinster 15-27 Scarlets
Scarlets beat Leinster 27-15 in the Pro12 semi-final in Dublin despite having winger Steffan Evans sent off before half-time.
http://ift.tt/2qGeaJL

Stade Francais 46-21 Cardiff Blues

Stade Francais 46-21 Cardiff Blues
Stade Francais end Cardiff Blues' hopes of playing in the 2017-18 European Champions Cup with a comfortable win in Paris.
http://ift.tt/2pTYFR2

Premiership play-off semi: Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United (agg 2-2)

Premiership play-off semi: Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United (agg 2-2)
Falkirk host Dundee United in the second leg of their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final, with the tie pegged at 2-2 from the first leg.
http://ift.tt/2pU7Dhr

Watch: Pro12 semi-final - Leinster v Scarlets

Watch: Pro12 semi-final - Leinster v Scarlets
Watch BBC Two Wales and listen to BBC Radio Wales coverage as Leinster face Scarlets in the first Pro12 semi-final at the RDS Arena.
http://ift.tt/2qCbgrx

McIlroy pulls out of PGA Championship

McIlroy pulls out of PGA Championship
World number two Rory McIlroy withdraws from next week's PGA Championship at Wentworth because of a rib injury.
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England's Anderson injured in Roses game

England's Anderson injured in Roses game
England bowler James Anderson is forced off injured early on the opening day of Lancashire's Roses match against Yorkshire.
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Sussex v South Africa

Sussex v South Africa
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and BBC Sussex commentary of the one-day tour match between Sussex and South Africa.
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Usmanov makes £1bn Arsenal takeover bid

Usmanov makes £1bn Arsenal takeover bid
Billionaire Alisher Usmanov makes a £1bn bid to wrest control of Arsenal from majority shareholder Stan Kroenke, who has rejected it.
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