Friday, June 30, 2017

British and Irish Lions play New Zealand in second Test

British and Irish Lions play New Zealand in second Test
Follow live text coverage, analysis and pictures of the second Test as the British and Irish Lions play New Zealand in Wellington.
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Stumped podcast: South Africa's captain-slayers

Stumped podcast: South Africa's captain-slayers
Ex-South Africa skipper Graeme Smith on why they do so well in England, the teenager who says cricket saved her life and Henry Blofeld's best tales.
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Lionel Messi marries childhood sweetheart

Lionel Messi marries childhood sweetheart
The football star has married Antonela Roccuzzo in what is being called the "wedding of the century".
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Oxford name ex-Leeds coach Clotet as boss

Oxford name ex-Leeds coach Clotet as boss
Oxford United appoint former Leeds United and Swansea City assistant boss Pep Clotet as their new manager.
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The Land of Salt and Fire

The Land of Salt and Fire
A virtual reality film that transports you to the hottest place on Earth, where camel caravans move salt across the vast plains, and active geothermal zones turn into a landscape of psychedelic colors.
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The Land of Salt and Fire

The Land of Salt and Fire
Visit the hottest place on Earth, where camel caravans move salt across the vast plains, and active geothermal zones turn into a landscape of psychedelic colors.
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Can 'hunted' Murray shrug off vulnerability?

Can 'hunted' Murray shrug off vulnerability?
It would be foolish to try to come to a firm conclusion about Murray's chances at the All England Club this year.
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Castleford 24-22 Hull FC

Castleford 24-22 Hull FC
Luke Gale's accuracy from the tee proves decisive as Super League leaders Castleford Tigers edge out Hull FC.
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Are the Ashes really under threat?

Are the Ashes really under threat?
Australia's top players are unemployed after failing to reach an agreement with their cricket board - but what are the ramifications?
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Germany U21 1-0 Spain U21

Germany U21 1-0 Spain U21
Germany win their second European Under-21 Championship with victory over four-time champions Spain in Poland.
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Fearon living the sub-10 dream

Fearon living the sub-10 dream
Part-time bobsledder, part-time sprinter, full-throttle speed - Joel Fearon's next target is the World Championships.
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Venus Williams faces lawsuit for car death

Venus Williams faces lawsuit for car death
The man who died suffered "massive" organ damage and bleeding in the collision, says a lawyer.
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Hogg & Gray face up to six months out

Hogg & Gray face up to six months out
Scotland internationals Stuart Hogg and Jonny Gray both face between four and six months out with respective injuries.
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Six must-see events at British trials

Six must-see events at British trials
Olympians in danger, grandstand finishes and unknowns in the limelight - Steve Cram picks the events to watch at the British team trials.
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Castleford Tigers v Hull FC

Castleford Tigers v Hull FC
Listen to live BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and local radio commentary as Castleford Tigers host Hull FC in the Super League.
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Euro Under-21 final: Germany v Spain

Euro Under-21 final: Germany v Spain
Live text coverage of the final of the European Under-21 final between Germany and Spain.
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Wiggins aims for Tokyo 2020 - as a rower

Wiggins aims for Tokyo 2020 - as a rower
Five-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Bradley Wiggins says he is aiming to be at the Tokyo 2020 Games as a rower.
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Hughie Fury gets Manchester title shot

Hughie Fury gets Manchester title shot
Hughie Fury will challenge Joseph Parker for the WBO heavyweight title in Manchester in September.
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Djokovic eases into Eastbourne final

Djokovic eases into Eastbourne final
Novak Djokovic makes light work of promising Daniil Medvedev to reach the Aegon International final on his Eastbourne debut.
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New Zealand v British and Irish Lions (Sat)

New Zealand v British and Irish Lions (Sat)
Sam Warburton says Saturday's second Test is the biggest challenge of his career - and it may also be one of the most significant games in Lions history.
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Notts & Surrey primed for Lord's final

Notts & Surrey primed for Lord's final
Full preview and team news ahead of Saturday's One-Day Cup final between Nottinghamshire and Surrey at Lord's.
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Tour de France stage-by-stage guide

Tour de France stage-by-stage guide
BBC Sport's Rob Hayles takes you through the 21 stages that make up this year's Tour de France route, picking out riders to watch and the key stages.
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Everton sign Nigeria striker Onyekuru

Everton sign Nigeria striker Onyekuru
Everton complete the signing of Henry Onyekuru from KAS Eupen and loan the striker to Anderlecht for the season.
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No deal struck in Aussie pay dispute

No deal struck in Aussie pay dispute
Australia's top cricketers are effectively unemployed after a deadline for them to agree new pay and conditions passes without resolution.
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Murray feeling 'good' after practice

Murray feeling 'good' after practice
Britain's Andy Murray says he is feeling "good" after practising three times on Friday as he recovers from a hip injury.
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Barcelona to re-sign Everton's Deulofeu

Barcelona to re-sign Everton's Deulofeu
Barcelona are to sign Gerard Deulofeu from Everton after exercising their buy-back clause.
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European bronze for Britain's women

European bronze for Britain's women
Co-captain Helen Freeman scores 27 points as Britain's women win bronze at the European Wheelchair Basketball Championships.
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Liverpool want £70m-rated Keita

Liverpool want £70m-rated Keita
Liverpool are willing to pay a club record fee to bring RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita to Anfield this summer.
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Utrecht defender Leeuwin 'run over'

Utrecht defender Leeuwin 'run over'
Utrecht defender Ramon Leeuwin is in hospital after being hit by a motorbike at the Dutch club's training ground, his club says.
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Clubs asked to check external cladding

Clubs asked to check external cladding
Premier League and Football League clubs are asked to check on any external cladding on their stadiums in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Watson loses to Wozniacki in semi-finals

Watson loses to Wozniacki in semi-finals
Heather Watson's fine run in Eastbourne comes to an end when she was beaten by Caroline Wozniacki in the semi-finals.
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Sex assault claim against archery coach

Sex assault claim against archery coach
A complaint is made to the police over an incident involving a senior British archery coach and a young female para-athlete.
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Dennis leaves McLaren after 37 years

Dennis leaves McLaren after 37 years
Ron Dennis has formally left McLaren, the company he made into one of the most successful Formula 1 teams of all time.
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Eastbourne semi-finals: GB's Watson v Wozniacki - TV & text

Eastbourne semi-finals: GB's Watson v Wozniacki - TV & text
Watch live coverage and follow live text as Britain's Heather Watson takes on Caroline Wozniacki but Johanna Konta pulls out because of injury.
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Watch Wimbledon qualifying

Watch Wimbledon qualifying
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the qualifying for Wimbledon.
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Tottenham and Man City enter EFL Trophy

Tottenham and Man City enter EFL Trophy
Tottenham and Manchester City are among the new clubs who will play in next season's Checkatrade Trophy.
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Injured Konta pulls out of Eastbourne

Injured Konta pulls out of Eastbourne
Johanna Konta withdraws from her Eastbourne semi-final with a back injury after falling during Thursday's win over Angelique Kerber.
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Live cricket returns to BBC TV

Live cricket returns to BBC TV
English international and domestic cricket will be broadcast live on BBC TV for the first time in 21 years from 2020.
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Can you win the Wimbledon title? Take on the legends in our interactive game

Can you win the Wimbledon title? Take on the legends in our interactive game
Can you triumph at SW19? Battle your way through seven rounds against the biggest names in tennis history.
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Murray faces qualifier in Wimbledon opener

Murray faces qualifier in Wimbledon opener
Britain's Andy Murray will begin the defence of his Wimbledon title against a qualifier or lucky loser on Monday.
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Memory

Memory
Selected by Terrance Hayes.
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The 6.18.17 Issue

The 6.18.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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Behind the Cover: 7.2.17

Behind the Cover: 7.2.17
For this issue, the search for E.T.
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Judge John Hodgman on Whether ‘Mad Max’ Is Science Fiction or Post Apocalypse

Judge John Hodgman on Whether ‘Mad Max’ Is Science Fiction or Post Apocalypse
Two genres enter, one genre leaves.
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How to Hold a Venomous Snake

How to Hold a Venomous Snake
Don’t pick it up with your hands. Don’t think too much.
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Trippier signs five-year Tottenham deal

Trippier signs five-year Tottenham deal
England full-back Kieran Trippier signs a new contract that commits him to Tottenham Hotspur until 2022.
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Wagner extends Huddersfield contract

Wagner extends Huddersfield contract
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner signs a new two-year deal after guiding the club to the Premier League for the first time.
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Blues and Crues in dispute over player

Blues and Crues in dispute over player
Linfield and Crusaders both claim to have signed defender Josh Robinson who has returned to Northern Ireland after a year at York City.
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GB's Jones takes World Taekwondo bronze

GB's Jones takes World Taekwondo bronze
Double Olympic champion Jade Jones loses to Ah-Reum Lee in the World Taekwondo Championships semi-finals.
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I beg you, support Wenger - Gazidis

I beg you, support Wenger - Gazidis
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis begs fans to support manager Arsene Wenger and promises "top quality" signings.
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Bournemouth sign Ake from Chelsea

Bournemouth sign Ake from Chelsea
Bournemouth sign Netherlands defender Nathan Ake for a reported £20m from Premier League champions Chelsea.
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Watch World Taekwondo: GB's Jones loses in semi-final

Watch World Taekwondo: GB's Jones loses in semi-final
Watch live BBC Red Button and online coverage of the World Taekwondo Championships from Muju, South Korea.
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Choi leads weather-hit women's major

Choi leads weather-hit women's major
South Korea's Chella Choi holds the clubhouse lead in the Women's PGA Championship after the first round was curtailed by storms.
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Two South African sides to join Pro12

Two South African sides to join Pro12
South African teams Cheetahs and Southern Kings are set to join an expanded Pro12 for the 2017-18 season.
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Thursday, June 29, 2017

London drugs cheats 'will be found out'

London drugs cheats 'will be found out'
Drugs cheats at this summer's World Athletics Championships in London will be caught, says the head of a new integrity unit.
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Cookson defends British Cycling record

Cookson defends British Cycling record
Brian Cookson, the head of cycling's world governing body, says blame for British Cycling's failings should not rest solely with him.
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'More cash if we scrap UK Sport'

'More cash if we scrap UK Sport'
The country's sporting bodies could receive more money if funding organisation UK Sport was abolished, UK Athletics boss Ed Warner says.
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Williams involved in fatal car crash

Williams involved in fatal car crash
Police believe the tennis star was at fault for a crash which killed a 78-year-old, US media report.
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Man City open Walker talks with Spurs

Man City open Walker talks with Spurs
Manchester City begin talks with Premier League rivals Tottenham about the potential signing of England full-back Kyle Walker.
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Leeds 24-22 St Helens

Leeds 24-22 St Helens
Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling match against St Helens to move up to second in the Super League table.
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'Gatland's gamble is full of ambition'

'Gatland's gamble is full of ambition'
The British and Irish Lions may be weaker in defence for the second Test, but their attack could be something special, says Jeremy Guscott.
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Rangers 1-0 Progres Niederkorn

Rangers 1-0 Progres Niederkorn
Kenny Miller scores the only goal as Rangers make a winning return to the European stage against Luxembourg's Progres Niederkorn.
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Harmer takes 9-95 in stunning Essex win

Harmer takes 9-95 in stunning Essex win
South Africa spinner Simon Harmer takes 9-95 for match figures of 14-172 as Essex beat Middlesex by and innings and 34 runs.
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Malignaggi in talks to spar McGregor

Malignaggi in talks to spar McGregor
Paulie Malignaggi is set to be one of Conor McGregor's sparring partners as he prepares to face Floyd Mayweather.
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Goretzka double sends Germany to final

Goretzka double sends Germany to final
Leon Goretzka scores twice in the opening eight minutes as Germany beat Mexico 4-1 to join Chile in the Confederations Cup final.
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Australia beat Sri Lanka despite Jayangani 178

Australia beat Sri Lanka despite Jayangani 178
Australia beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets despite a third highest women's cricket one-day score of 178 from Chamari Atapattu Jayangani.
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Qadri, 16, spins Derbys to victory

Qadri, 16, spins Derbys to victory
Derbyshire break their two-year Championship drought as 16-year-old debutant Hamidullah Qadri spins Glamorgan out for 172.
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Leeds Rhinos v St Helens

Leeds Rhinos v St Helens
Listen to 5 live sports extra and BBC Radio Leeds commentary from the Super League as Leeds Rhinos host St Helens.
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Benn & Collins yet to apply for licences

Benn & Collins yet to apply for licences
Nigel Benn and Steve Collins are yet to apply for the licences they need for a rematch 21 years after they last met.
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Rangers & St Johnstone in Europa League

Rangers & St Johnstone in Europa League
Radio and text coverage as Rangers and St Johnstone enter the first round of Europa League qualifying.
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Clubb back 58 days after kidney removal

Clubb back 58 days after kidney removal
Wigan coach Shaun Wane says there will be "no-one prouder" than him when Tony Clubb returns on Sunday, 58 days after a kidney operation.
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Germany v Mexico

Germany v Mexico
Who will play Chile? Text updates, images and the best of social media as Germany face Mexico in their Confederations Cup semi-final in Sochi, Russia.
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World number 855 Ward reaches Wimbledon

World number 855 Ward reaches Wimbledon
Alex Ward, the world number 855, is the only British player to come through Wimbledon singles qualifying
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Willis & Clarke miss out on Wimbledon

Willis & Clarke miss out on Wimbledon
Marcus Willis' hopes of another surprise Wimbledon run are ended by Ukraine's Illya Marchenko in the final round of qualifying.
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Rugby coach jailed for molesting players

Rugby coach jailed for molesting players
David Simmons planted a secret camera in a shower gel bottle to film young players as they showered.
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Konta edges past Ostapenko in Eastbourne

Konta edges past Ostapenko in Eastbourne
Britain's Johanna Konta passes a major test before Wimbledon, beating French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in Eastbourne.
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Broad expected to be fit for first Test

Broad expected to be fit for first Test
England coach Trevor Bayliss expects Stuart Broad to be fit for England's first Test against South Africa.
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Tour cyclist sorry for 'condom' jibe

Tour cyclist sorry for 'condom' jibe
Jan Bakelants made an "inappropriate" remark about women who present prizes at the Tour de France.
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Defoe joins Bournemouth from Sunderland

Defoe joins Bournemouth from Sunderland
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has re-signed for former club Bournemouth on a free transfer.
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Everton close to £25m deal for Keane

Everton close to £25m deal for Keane
Everton are close to signing England centre-back Michael Keane in a £25m deal from Premier League rivals Burnley.
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County Championship - leaders Essex pushing for win

County Championship - leaders Essex pushing for win
Follow live text, radio, images and social media from the final day of the day-night round of County Championship fixtures.
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'This is Gatland's last roll of the dice'

'This is Gatland's last roll of the dice'
Jonathan Davies questions the selection of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell together in the British and Irish Lions team to face New Zealand in the second Test.
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Usain strains for a glorious goodbye

Usain strains for a glorious goodbye
Usain Bolt remains as popular as ever with athletics fans, but faces a struggle to end his career gloriously, writes Mike Costello.
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Vettel should not be punished - Button

Vettel should not be punished - Button
Jenson Button believes Sebastian Vettel should not be punished further for his clash with Lewis Hamilton in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Hunter leads England World Cup squad

Hunter leads England World Cup squad
Holders England name an experienced 28-player squad, captained by Sarah Hunter, for August's Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.
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Will Froome win fourth Tour de France?

Will Froome win fourth Tour de France?
We take a look at the route and the challengers as Chris Froome tries to cement his place as a Tour de France legend over the next three weeks.
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Injured Murray out of Wimbledon warm-up

Injured Murray out of Wimbledon warm-up
Defending champion Andy Murray pulls out of his final warm-up match before Wimbledon because of a sore hip.
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Sunderland to speak to PNE boss Grayson

Sunderland to speak to PNE boss Grayson
Sunderland are given permission by Championship rivals Preston to speak to Simon Grayson about their managerial vacancy.
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No animosity towards Gatland - Hansen

No animosity towards Gatland - Hansen
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen plays down the war of words with Lions counterpart Warren Gatland, and insists there is no animosity between the pair.
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North and Henshaw out of Lions tour

North and Henshaw out of Lions tour
Wing George North and centre Robbie Henshaw will play no further part in the British and Irish Lions tour in New Zealand.
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Ronaldo confirms he is father of twins

Ronaldo confirms he is father of twins
The Portuguese footballer says he is "very happy" to be able to see his babies for the first time.
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Watch World Taekwondo Championships

Watch World Taekwondo Championships
Watch live BBC Red Button and online coverage of the World Taekwondo Championships from Muju, South Korea.
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Women's World Cup

Women's World Cup
Follow BBC Radio 5 live sports extra and sports extra online commentary as the West Indies face India and Sri Lanka take on Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup.
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From weekend fun runs to world champion

From weekend fun runs to world champion
How Annie Conway's husband's fitness drive kick-started her journey to the top of the long-distance running world.
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Some Childhood Desserts Never Leave You

Some Childhood Desserts Never Leave You
A bakewell tart prompts three generations of memories.
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Letter of Recommendation: The Pull-Up

Letter of Recommendation: The Pull-Up
A quest to perfect an exercise of form and strength.
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Ball out of Lord's final and first Test

Ball out of Lord's final and first Test
Injured pace bowler Jake Ball will miss Nottinghamshire's One-Day Cup final and England's first Test against South Africa.
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Payne gets four-week ban for failed test

Payne gets four-week ban for failed test
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is banned from riding until 21 July after testing positive for a banned substance.
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Jones into semi-finals at Worlds

Jones into semi-finals at Worlds
Olympic champion Jade Jones remains on course for a career grand slam of major titles after reaching the World Championships semi-finals.
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Serious Fraud Office probes Fifa report

Serious Fraud Office probes Fifa report
The Serious Fraud Office says it is reviewing a newly released report into England's bids to stage the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
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Barcelona to host Chapecoense in friendly

Barcelona to host Chapecoense in friendly
Barcelona will play Chapecoense in a friendly at the Nou Camp on 7 August to pay tribute to those who died in the Brazilian team's plane crash.
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Benn & Collins agree rematch 21 years on

Benn & Collins agree rematch 21 years on
Nigel Benn and Steve Collins tell BBC Sport they have agreed a rematch - even though neither boxer has fought since the 1990s.
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Sportsday - latest transfer news and gossip

Sportsday - latest transfer news and gossip
Latest breaking transfer news and gossip, as well as the best of social media and debate.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Lions need attitude shift - O'Brien

Lions need attitude shift - O'Brien
The British and Irish Lions must improve their attitude before the second Test against New Zealand, says flanker Sean O'Brien.
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'Huge concerns about athlete welfare'

'Huge concerns about athlete welfare'
Dame Katherine Grainger, UK Sport's incoming chair, tells BBC Sport of the "need to improve" athlete welfare and warns of a tough financial future.
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Henshaw & North ruled out of Lions tour

Henshaw & North ruled out of Lions tour
Robbie Henshaw and George North are ruled out of the rest of the British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand because of injury.
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UK sports 'thrown under bus' on funding

UK sports 'thrown under bus' on funding
Eleven UK sporting governing bodies demand an overhaul of the way they are funded, saying the focus should not just be on winning medals.
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Chris Froome: The secret world of climbing

Chris Froome: The secret world of climbing
Chris Froome gives BBC Sport an insight into the trials and tribulations of competing on the toughest, most demanding stages of the Tour de France.
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Quiz: Rangers, Red Imps and margarine

Quiz: Rangers, Red Imps and margarine
Which team sounds like a brand of margarine and where do the Red Imps play? Take our Europa League quiz.
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Team credibility intact - Brailsford

Team credibility intact - Brailsford
Sir Dave Brailsford defends Team Sky while Chris Froome says he has no trust issues and could extend his contract.
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Sheikh steps in to buy village chapel

Sheikh steps in to buy village chapel
Villagers wrote to the ruler of Dubai in a last ditch attempt to raise money for the building.
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NBA star Curry to play in golf event

NBA star Curry to play in golf event
NBA star Stephen Curry will swap basketball for golf in August when he plays against professionals in the Web.com Tour's Ellie Mae Classic.
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Murray win is Wimbledon's greatest moment

Murray win is Wimbledon's greatest moment
Andy Murray's first Wimbledon title in 2013 is named as your greatest Wimbledon moment.
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Cook, Browne & Chopra punish Middlesex

Cook, Browne & Chopra punish Middlesex
Alastair Cook and Nick Browne share an Essex first-wicket record stand of 373 as they pile on the runs against Middlesex.
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GB wheelchair men into final, women out

GB wheelchair men into final, women out
Great Britain's men's wheelchair basketball team reach the final of the European Championships by beating Poland in Tenerife.
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Portugal 0-0 Chile (0-3 on pens)

Portugal 0-0 Chile (0-3 on pens)
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo saves three penalties as Chile reach the Confederations Cup final by beating Portugal on penalties.
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FBI investigates award of 2021 Worlds

FBI investigates award of 2021 Worlds
The FBI is investigating the awarding of the 2021 Athletics World Championships to Eugene, Oregon, the BBC has learnt.
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Arsenal have bid rejected for Lacazette

Arsenal have bid rejected for Lacazette
Arsenal have a bid rejected for France international striker Alexandre Lacazette, but negotiations are still ongoing with Lyon.
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Celtic boss fields son in friendly

Celtic boss fields son in friendly
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers' son Anton features as a trialist during the friendly win over BW Linz in Austria.
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Top 10 Wimbledon moments - radio & text debate plus video clips

Top 10 Wimbledon moments - radio & text debate plus video clips
Live radio and text commentary plus watch video clips as the BBC marks 90 years since its first Wimbledon broadcast by counting down the top 10 moments.
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Willis one win from Wimbledon return

Willis one win from Wimbledon return
Marcus Willis is one match from qualifying for Wimbledon for the second year running after he beats Liam Broady.
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Farah wins in Ostrava as Bolt struggles

Farah wins in Ostrava as Bolt struggles
Mo Farah wins over 10,000m at the Golden Spike meeting in Czech Republic as Usain Bolt fails to break 10 seconds.
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Barba 12-game ban appeal unsuccessful

Barba 12-game ban appeal unsuccessful
Ben Barba will serve the last seven matches of a 12-game drugs ban after Super League club St Helens lose their appeal.
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Football coach checks slip through net

Football coach checks slip through net
The SYFA has not dealt with dozens of youth football coaches who were flagged as potential dangers.
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Surbiton hosts Wimbledon warm-ups

Surbiton hosts Wimbledon warm-ups
Surbiton will host a wheelchair grass-court tournament for the first time to allow players to prepare for Wimbledon.
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Two All Blacks changes for second Test

Two All Blacks changes for second Test
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen makes two changes for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions in Wellington on Saturday.
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Vettel could face further action

Vettel could face further action
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel could face further punishment for his collision with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Confederations Cup: Portugal v Chile

Confederations Cup: Portugal v Chile
Follow live text coverage, images and the best of social media as Portugal take on Chile in the Confederations Cup semi-final in Kazan, Russia.
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Golden Spike

Golden Spike
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Ostrava Golden Spike in Ostrava-Vítkovice, Czech Republic.
http://ift.tt/2sRTkcX

Reality Check: Are England terrible at penalty shootouts?

Reality Check: Are England terrible at penalty shootouts?
The England Under-21s' defeat on penalties brings back memories of previous shootouts lost.
http://ift.tt/2t1x4Mp

Leeds United buy back Elland Road

Leeds United buy back Elland Road
Championship side Leeds United buy back their Elland Road ground, 13 years after selling it.
http://ift.tt/2si3mFO

Lafferty joins Hearts on two-year deal

Lafferty joins Hearts on two-year deal
Northern Ireland forward Kyle Lafferty joins Hearts on a two-year deal, subject to a medical.
http://ift.tt/2tl3Wlw

Fulham midfielder Parker retires

Fulham midfielder Parker retires
Fulham and former England international midfielder Scott Parker announces his retirement from football.
http://ift.tt/2s1W5FW

The Classic Cookbooks That Shaped My Career as a Chef and Writer

The Classic Cookbooks That Shaped My Career as a Chef and Writer
Samin Nosrat, the magazine’s newest Eat columnist, shares the quintessential books that informed the way she thinks about food, cooking and writing.
http://ift.tt/2sQPNvu

A Gazpacho Recipe to Follow — Then Discard

A Gazpacho Recipe to Follow — Then Discard
Sometimes creating the best version of a classic dish requires you to taste your way to perfection.
http://ift.tt/2smFvQ5

Konta powers through at Eastbourne

Konta powers through at Eastbourne
British number one Johanna Konta eases past Romania's Sorana Cirstea in a straight-sets second-round win at Eastbourne.
http://ift.tt/2uiaxKr

Bennell in court on further abuse charges

Bennell in court on further abuse charges
The ex-football coach is accused of a total of 55 sexual abuse charges against boys as young as 11.
http://ift.tt/2uihxa5

Tindall's champion horse Toytown dies

Tindall's champion horse Toytown dies
Zara Tindall's "horse of a lifetime" and former European and world title-winner Toytown is put down at the age of 25.
http://ift.tt/2t0S9Xh

Dale Evans: Boxer on a mission to honour Towell

Dale Evans: Boxer on a mission to honour Towell
For boxer Dale Evans, the memories simply never fade from his fight with Mike Towell on 29 September, 2016. Now he is trying to win a title in Towell's honour.
http://ift.tt/2toFfoM

Olympic swimmer admits drink-driving

Olympic swimmer admits drink-driving
Silver medallist Dan Wallace was more than twice the legal limit when he was stopped by police.
http://ift.tt/2tYfZ5J

Payne 'embarrassed' over failed test

Payne 'embarrassed' over failed test
Trailblazing rider Michelle Payne is "disappointed and embarrassed" after testing positive for a banned substance, says a jockeys' chief.
http://ift.tt/2tkFPDJ

Henley Royal Regatta 2017: Day One

Henley Royal Regatta 2017: Day One
The Henley Royal Regatta begins with more than 200 races taking place on the River Thames.
http://ift.tt/2tkv97O

Day-night County Championship - day three

Day-night County Championship - day three
Follow live text, radio, images and social media from day three of the day-night round of County Championship fixtures.
http://ift.tt/2tkdOMt

Djokovic through on Eastbourne debut

Djokovic through on Eastbourne debut
Novak Djokovic begins his Wimbledon preparations with a straight-set victory over Vasek Pospisil at Eastbourne.
http://ift.tt/2sQG7RM

Tennis: Eastbourne

Tennis: Eastbourne
Watch live BBC Two and Red Button coverage from Eastbourne on day three of the Aegon International.
http://ift.tt/2t0kZXz

Rain delays SA and New Zealand in Derby

Rain delays SA and New Zealand in Derby
South Africa and New Zealand are left frustrated as persistent rain and a wet outfield threatens their Women's World Cup game.
http://ift.tt/2tXzYl5

Geneva set to host World Cup of Tennis

Geneva set to host World Cup of Tennis
The International Tennis Federation selects Geneva to host combined season-ending Davis Cup and Fed Cup event in 2018.
http://ift.tt/2slJE72

McEnroe proposes men v women contest

McEnroe proposes men v women contest
John McEnroe proposes a men v women contest to prove his claim that Serena Williams would be ranked "700 in the world" on the men's circuit.
http://ift.tt/2tjEfS8

Wimbledon qualifying

Wimbledon qualifying
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of day three of the qualifying for Wimbledon.
http://ift.tt/2sZTOMp

Watch: World Taekwondo Championships

Watch: World Taekwondo Championships
Watch live BBC Red Button and online coverage of the World Taekwondo Championships from Muju, South Korea.
http://ift.tt/2sgkcVz

Rain delays SA & New Zealand: TMS commentary

Rain delays SA & New Zealand: TMS commentary
Follow in-play highlights and Test Match Special commentary as rain delays South Africa and New Zealand in the Women's World Cup in Derby.
http://ift.tt/2tjLeun

Murray tops seedings for Wimbledon

Murray tops seedings for Wimbledon
Britain's defending champion Andy Murray is named top seed as the 'big four' in men's tennis head the rankings for Wimbledon.
http://ift.tt/2sPR5XC

Greetings, E.T. (Please Don’t Murder Us.)

Greetings, E.T. (Please Don’t Murder Us.)
A new initiative to beam messages into space may be our best shot yet at learning whether we’re alone in the universe. There’s just one problem: What if we’re not?
http://ift.tt/2slyhvP

Do I Report a Teacher’s Racist Facebook Post?

Do I Report a Teacher’s Racist Facebook Post?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to tell a friend’s employer about his racist post, what to do about construction you suspect may be illegal and how to deal with the scofflaws at your gym.
http://ift.tt/2sQbmMV

David Sedaris Wants You to Read His Diary

David Sedaris Wants You to Read His Diary
The humorist on picking up trash, publishing his innermost thoughts and making himself look bad.
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Payne tests positive for banned substance

Payne tests positive for banned substance
Michelle Payne, the only female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, is stood down from riding after testing positive for a banned appetite suppressant.
http://ift.tt/2sQ3oDo

Muhammad suffers shock defeat at Worlds

Muhammad suffers shock defeat at Worlds
British Olympic silver medallist Lutalo Muhammad is outclassed in the second round of the World Taekwondo Championships.
http://ift.tt/2slrgLv

Alves confirms Juventus departure

Alves confirms Juventus departure
Manchester City target Dani Alves leaves Italian champions Juventus after one season in which he made 33 appearances.
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Evans loses sportswear sponsorship

Evans loses sportswear sponsorship
Sportswear firm Ellesse end their sponsorship of Dan Evans after the Briton's positive drugs test for cocaine in April.
http://ift.tt/2tni0vq

Sportsday - football news and gossip

Sportsday - football news and gossip
Reaction to England's penalty loss in the Under-21s semi-final, Wimbledon qualifying continues, plus the best of the gossip.
http://ift.tt/2tmU6A9

'England U21s prepared for penalties'

'England U21s prepared for penalties'
England's defeat by Germany in the Euro Under-21 semis was not the result of a lack of preparation, says boss Aidy Boothroyd.
http://ift.tt/2sg3Ko6

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Do you remember England's penalty pain?

Do you remember England's penalty pain?
It was a familiar story for England as they lost on penalties to Germany. How much do you remember about the nation's shootout defeats?
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Hillsborough charges decision due

Hillsborough charges decision due
Families of the 96 victims of the 1989 disaster will be told later what prosecutors have decided.
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Circuit race track cash plea refused

Circuit race track cash plea refused
Job claims were overstated and there was too much risk to taxpayers, says Welsh Government.
http://ift.tt/2rZEkqu

Rooney future 'could clog up pre-season'

Rooney future 'could clog up pre-season'
Wayne Rooney's future needs to be resolved to stop it "clogging up" Manchester United's pre-season, says Gary Neville.
http://ift.tt/2sjtye9

Surrey's Sangakkara first to 1,000 runs

Surrey's Sangakkara first to 1,000 runs
Surrey's Kumar Sangakkara hits his sixth first-class century of the season to become the first player to reach 1,000 first-class runs.
http://ift.tt/2sjnaDH

The New Saints 1-2 Europa FC

The New Saints 1-2 Europa FC
The New Saints face an uphill struggle in the Champions League first qualifying round after losing the first leg 2-1 at home against Europa FC of Gibraltar.
http://ift.tt/2sY80Wf

Contador team-mate Cardoso fails drugs test

Contador team-mate Cardoso fails drugs test
Portuguese cyclist Andre Cardoso is suspended by his team for a failed drugs test, four days before the start of the Tour de France.
http://ift.tt/2seVuod

GB wheelchair men into European semis

GB wheelchair men into European semis
Great Britain's men's wheelchair basketball team reach the semi-finals of the European Championships by beating Poland in Tenerife.
http://ift.tt/2tlmG53

Maldini beaten on pro tennis debut

Maldini beaten on pro tennis debut
AC Milan and Italy great Paolo Maldini's professional tennis debut ends in defeat at the Aspria Tennis Cup in Milan.
http://ift.tt/2sY4DyM

Muir still keen on World double - coach

Muir still keen on World double - coach
Laura Muir has recovered from a foot injury and remains "keen" to compete in both the 1500m and 5,000m at the World Championships.
http://ift.tt/2ueQahe

The New Saints v Europa FC

The New Saints v Europa FC
Watch live BBC Wales coverage or listen to BBC Radio Shropshire as The New Saints host Europa FC in the Champions League first qualifying round, first leg.
http://ift.tt/2sXRDZV

Ed Jackson on his battle to walk again

Ed Jackson on his battle to walk again
Rugby player Ed Jackson broke his neck diving into the shallow end of a swimming pool - here he charts his recovery.
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England post record total before rain

England post record total before rain
Natalie Sciver and Heather Knight hit centuries as England amass 377-7 against Pakistan in the Women's World Cup before rain.
http://ift.tt/2tgw8q0

Fifa releases 2022 'corruption' report

Fifa releases 2022 'corruption' report
A 403-page report into claims of alleged corruption in Qatar's successful 2022 World Cup bid is released by Fifa.
http://ift.tt/2sdCQxe

Russia allowed to resume drug testing

Russia allowed to resume drug testing
Russia is to be allowed to resume drug testing of its athletes under supervision, the World Anti-Doping Agency announces.
http://ift.tt/2sdmsNd

England v Germany: European U21 semi-final - team news

England v Germany: European U21 semi-final - team news
Follow live text and online only Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentary from England's European Under 21 semi-final against Germany.
http://ift.tt/2udSaX4

Gatland did not want to 'devalue shirt'

Gatland did not want to 'devalue shirt'
The controversy over the Lions call-ups influenced the decision not to bring them off the bench against the Hurricanes, says coach Warren Gatland.
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'Lawes makes case in Test audition'

'Lawes makes case in Test audition'
Courtney Lawes is in pole position to earn promotion to the Test squad as the Lions draw with the Hurricanes, says Jeremy Guscott.
http://ift.tt/2tiOsiF

Look at this amazing basketball court

Look at this amazing basketball court
This stunning basketball court is nestled between buildings in an otherwise standard suburb of Paris.
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Yarnold criticises Skeleton Federation

Yarnold criticises Skeleton Federation
Lizzy Yarnold criticises the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation for failing to include any Russians on its anti-doping checklist.
http://ift.tt/2tgFNNf

Day-night County Championship - day two

Day-night County Championship - day two
Follow live text, radio, images and social media from day two of the day-night round of County Championship fixtures.
http://ift.tt/2tfPFX9

Tennis: Eastbourne

Tennis: Eastbourne
Watch live BBC Two and Red Button coverage from Eastbourne on day two of the Aegon International as GB's Johanna Konta takes on Romania's Sorana Cirstea.
http://ift.tt/2thPqLX

Murray pulls out of Pouille match

Murray pulls out of Pouille match
British world number one Andy Murray pulls out of his first exhibition match at Hurlingham Club with a sore hip.
http://ift.tt/2rXyfLc

PM wants inquiry after Slovakia U21 exit

PM wants inquiry after Slovakia U21 exit
Slovakia's prime minister Robert Fico wants Uefa to investigate his country's group-stage exit from the European Under-21 Championship.
http://ift.tt/2tgf3wf

Scotland without Beattie for Euro 2017

Scotland without Beattie for Euro 2017
Jen Beattie is ruled out through injury as Scotland name their squad for next month's Women's Euro 2017 finals.
http://ift.tt/2tfqHqz

Wimbledon qualifying

Wimbledon qualifying
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the qualifying for Wimbledon featuring GB's Harriet Dart and an all GB affair as Marcus Willis faces Liam Broady fourth on Court 11.
http://ift.tt/2tfOFm7

World Taekwondo Championships

World Taekwondo Championships
Watch live BBC Red Button and online coverage of the World Taekwondo Championships from Muju, South Korea.
http://ift.tt/2rXhxvu

Walkden reaches semi-finals at Worlds

Walkden reaches semi-finals at Worlds
Great Britain's Bianca Walkden secures at least bronze at the 2017 World Taekwondo Championships after reaching the +73kg semi-finals.
http://ift.tt/2teOd7s

Can a Tech Start-Up Successfully Educate Children in the Developing World?

Can a Tech Start-Up Successfully Educate Children in the Developing World?
Bridge International Academies — a chain of inexpensive private schools — has ambitious plans to revolutionize education for poor children. But can its for-profit model work in some of the most impoverished places on Earth?
http://ift.tt/2teAr4D

How Donald Trump Misunderstood the F.B.I.

How Donald Trump Misunderstood the F.B.I.
Since Watergate, the agency has come to view itself as an essential, and essentially independent, check on the president.
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Picking a Baseball Team for My Baby Daughter

Picking a Baseball Team for My Baby Daughter
Will rooting for the Mets or the Dodgers or the Red Sox help a new dad bind generations together?
http://ift.tt/2tQVLuI

Why the Far Right Wants to Be the New ‘Alternative’ Culture

Why the Far Right Wants to Be the New ‘Alternative’ Culture
The hard-right fringe is billing itself as today’s “punk rock” counterculture — even as it gleefully seizes power and influence over the mainstream.
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New Sentences: From ‘Supercut,’ by Lorde

New Sentences: From ‘Supercut,’ by Lorde
An old pop-song scenario finds an oddly modern twist.
http://ift.tt/2thBS3c

England v Pakistan - clips, TMS & updates

England v Pakistan - clips, TMS & updates
Watch in-play clips, listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary and follow live text as England face Pakistan in the ICC Women's World Cup.
http://ift.tt/2thjozA

Australian players face 'unemployment'

Australian players face 'unemployment'
Australian Cricketers' Association president Greg Dyer says more than "200 of Australia's most senior cricketers" are about to become unemployed
http://ift.tt/2rWwsGx

I never try to hurt anyone - Kaino

I never try to hurt anyone - Kaino
New Zealand flanker Jerome Kaino insists there was no malice or intent behind his challenge on British and Irish Lions scrum-half Conor Murray.
http://ift.tt/2ubVUbD

Westbrook named MVP at the NBA Awards

Westbrook named MVP at the NBA Awards
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is named the Most Valuable Player of the 2016-17 season at the NBA awards.
http://ift.tt/2terXKF

Sportsday - transfer news and gossip

Sportsday - transfer news and gossip
Build-up to England's European Under-21 Championship semi-final against Germany, tennis updates, plus the latest transfer news and gossip.
http://ift.tt/2thpr7t

Shrewsbury Town apply for safe standing

Shrewsbury Town apply for safe standing
League One side Shrewsbury Town are the first English club to apply for safe standing and aim to have it in use before the end of the 2017/18 season.
http://ift.tt/2tQGgTE

Monday, June 26, 2017

Hurricanes v British and Irish Lions

Hurricanes v British and Irish Lions
Follow live text coverage, analysis and pictures of the eighth match of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand, against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
http://ift.tt/2sgEt8w

The cartoonist who put art into putting

The cartoonist who put art into putting
Roy of the Rovers cartoonist Paul Trevillion's pencil technique is finally being used successfully by the pros, 50 years after he invented it.
http://ift.tt/2te1tcb

Vettel crash 'like headbutt in football'

Vettel crash 'like headbutt in football'
Sebastian Vettel's swerve into Lewis Hamilton at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was like a sending-off offence in football, says Eddie Jordan.
http://ift.tt/2tPfmvu

'The pink ball? It got duller, softer - and bigger'

'The pink ball? It got duller, softer - and bigger'
Average crowds? Strange intervals? A ball that gets bigger? How the first day of day-night County Championship games unfolded.
http://ift.tt/2sUPD4P

I've been struggling - Djokovic

I've been struggling - Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says this year has been his toughest in tennis, as he prepares for his first match at Eastbourne.
http://ift.tt/2rVeGTZ

Morgan wrong to rest himself - Vaughan

Morgan wrong to rest himself - Vaughan
England captain Eoin Morgan was wrong to rest himself for the Twenty20 win over South Africa on Sunday, says Michael Vaughan.
http://ift.tt/2sUGoRX

England U21 v Germany U21

England U21 v Germany U21
Nathan Redmond and Nathaniel Chalobah are injury doubts for England Under-21s before their European semi-final against Germany.
http://ift.tt/2te9zSz

Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy

Flintoff, Savage and the Ping Pong Guy
Flintoff, Savage & Syed debate if team building works plus they reveal their fantasy dinner guests.
http://ift.tt/2seTaZY

Cook on form as Middlesex struggle

Cook on form as Middlesex struggle
England opener Alastair Cook scores a half-century as Division One leaders Essex dominate Middlesex on day one.
http://ift.tt/2tOgsaT

Qatar 2022 'corruption' report leaked

Qatar 2022 'corruption' report leaked
Claims of alleged corruption in Qatar's successful 2022 World Cup bid are published in the German media.
http://ift.tt/2rV5D5l

Bolt 'may carry on after London Worlds'

Bolt 'may carry on after London Worlds'
Usain Bolt says he may continue running after this summer's World Championships, but stresses he still plans to retire this season.
http://ift.tt/2sfeD4L

Lyon sign Chelsea's Traore for £8.8m

Lyon sign Chelsea's Traore for £8.8m
Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore joins Lyon for a fee of £8.8m on a five-year contract.
http://ift.tt/2sUDInl

Video technology must improve - Fifa

Video technology must improve - Fifa
Problems with the video technology system at the Confederations Cup must be solved if it is to be used at the World Cup, Fifa says.
http://ift.tt/2tO0eyl

Hurricanes v British and Irish Lions

Hurricanes v British and Irish Lions
Warren Gatland's midweek squad have a chance to lift British and Irish Lions morale when they face the Hurricanes in Wellington.
http://ift.tt/2teO9Fh

World Cup doping claims 'made-up news'

World Cup doping claims 'made-up news'
Russian football has no doping problem, and claims that suggest otherwise are "made-up news", says 2018 World Cup chief Alexey Sorokin.
http://ift.tt/2rUUxxh

NZ beat USA to win America's Cup

NZ beat USA to win America's Cup
New Zealand beat defending champions Team USA in Bermuda to win the America's Cup with a 7-1 series victory.
http://ift.tt/2u9CB2L

Desert Island Rounds with Costello & Bunce

Desert Island Rounds with Costello & Bunce
BBC boxing correspondent Mike Costello and pundit Steve Bunce choose the boxing rounds they would take with them to a desert island.
http://ift.tt/2tef04m

Listen - Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

Listen - Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show
Cricket debate and interviews with Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell
http://ift.tt/2sU1hNk

Australia dominate World Cup opener

Australia dominate World Cup opener
Nicole Bolton scores an unbeaten century as Australia comfortably beat West Indies in their Women's World Cup opener.
http://ift.tt/2rUiPrk

Injured Dettori out until mid-July

Injured Dettori out until mid-July
Jockey Frankie Dettori is set to be out injured until the week of Newmarket's July Festival at the earliest.
http://ift.tt/2tetxwV

Hazard, Ba & Cabaye invest in NASL club

Hazard, Ba & Cabaye invest in NASL club
Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Crystal Palace's Yohan Cabaye are among the investors backing a new football club in the United States.
http://ift.tt/2tNupFU

De Boer excited to 'spend money'

De Boer excited to 'spend money'
Frank de Boer says he is excited to join a club that "spend a lot of money" after becoming the new Crystal Palace boss.
http://ift.tt/2rTM4dS

I would beat Serena - men's world 701

I would beat Serena - men's world 701
John McEnroe says Serena Williams would struggle to make the men's top 700, and the world 701 says he would beat her.
http://ift.tt/2tN7pa9

Willis wins first Wimbledon qualifier

Willis wins first Wimbledon qualifier
Britain's Marcus Willis secures an impressive win over Andrej Martin in the first round of Wimbledon qualifying at Roehampton.
http://ift.tt/2rTFbsY

What to expect from Palace boss De Boer

What to expect from Palace boss De Boer
A big success at Ajax but sacked after three months at Inter - why "down to earth" Frank de Boer will be determined to succeed at Palace.
http://ift.tt/2tcaram

GB name World Para-Athletics captains

GB name World Para-Athletics captains
Hollie Arnold and Dan Greaves are Great Britain's team captains for the World Para-Athletics Championships in London.
http://ift.tt/2taVjd6

Tennis: Eastbourne

Tennis: Eastbourne
Watch live BBC Two and Red Button coverage from Eastbourne on day one as GB's Heather Watson faces last year's champion Dominika Cibulkova.
http://ift.tt/2td8kDB

Cavendish to race in Tour de France

Cavendish to race in Tour de France
Mark Cavendish will race at the Tour de France in July after recovering from a bout of glandular fever that interrupted his season.
http://ift.tt/2sdk04q

Edmund & Broady lose at Eastbourne

Edmund & Broady lose at Eastbourne
British number two Kyle Edmund loses to American Donald Young, while Naomi Broady is defeated by Czech Kristyna Pliskova.
http://ift.tt/2s8GgkJ

Day-night County Championship - England players & Amir in action

Day-night County Championship - England players & Amir in action
Follow live text, radio, images and social media from day one of the first-ever full round of day-night County Championship fixtures.
http://ift.tt/2tcgdca

Victor Wanyama Street goes nowhere

Victor Wanyama Street goes nowhere
The Tottenham and Kenyan midfielder has a street named after him in Tanzania - but not for long.
http://ift.tt/2taCDdu

Kvitova pulls out of Eastbourne

Kvitova pulls out of Eastbourne
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova pulls out of Eastbourne with an abdominal injury, a day after winning in Birmingham.
http://ift.tt/2tc7dDV

'Vettel should think before he acts'

'Vettel should think before he acts'
Sebastian Vettel must calm down after being punished for dangerous driving in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo says.
http://ift.tt/2tc05r6

Chelsea close to deal for Bakayoko

Chelsea close to deal for Bakayoko
Chelsea are close to completing the signing of midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco.
http://ift.tt/2tbO0C8

Wimbledon qualifying

Wimbledon qualifying
Watch live Red Button coverage of the qualifying for Wimbledon with Yasutaka Uchiyama v Benjamin Becker and GB's Marcus Willis v Andrej Martin.
http://ift.tt/2sdqZKE

Rugby fan crashes on All Blacks' couch

Rugby fan crashes on All Blacks' couch
Alex Edwards was invited to stay by the mother of New Zealand rugby stars Rieko and Akira Ioane.
http://ift.tt/2tbcPyk

England stars set for day-night county action

England stars set for day-night county action
A full round of day-night County Championship games is to be played for the first time featuring England's Test players.
http://ift.tt/2tLr9e1

Women's Cricket World Cup

Women's Cricket World Cup
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary as Australia take on West Indies in the ICC Women's World Cup.
http://ift.tt/2t8YSjF

I am not a bad guy, says Diouf

I am not a bad guy, says Diouf
El Hadji Diouf had a reputation for bad behaviour as a player, but tells BBC Sport's Stanley Kwenda this was unfair.
http://ift.tt/2u6cLfL

Palace to announce De Boer as new boss

Palace to announce De Boer as new boss
Crystal Palace are set to confirm former Ajax and Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer as their new manager at 14:00 BST on Monday.
http://ift.tt/2rZvM28

Sportsday - transfer news and gossip

Sportsday - transfer news and gossip
Updates from Wimbledon qualifying and Eastbourne, the latest transfer news and gossip, as well as the best of social media and debate.
http://ift.tt/2tcadAF

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Ryu world number one after Arkansas win

Ryu world number one after Arkansas win
South Korea's Ryu So-yeon is the world number one after winning the NW Arkansas Championship by two shots.
http://ift.tt/2sHiSJH

Gatland comments desperate - Hansen

Gatland comments desperate - Hansen
Lions coach Warren Gatland's criticism of New Zealand's treatment of Conor Murray are "desperate", says All Blacks boss Steve Hansen.
http://ift.tt/2sbzZjy

Spieth wins Travelers after play-off

Spieth wins Travelers after play-off
Jordan Spieth wins the Travelers Championship, his 10th PGA title, by edging out fellow American Daniel Berger in a play-off.
http://ift.tt/2u4p0ts

F1 2017 just got nasty - and it's Vettel's fault

F1 2017 just got nasty - and it's Vettel's fault
Sebastian Vettel driving into Lewis Hamilton was a shocking moment and it has added another dimension to the title battle, says Andrew Benson.
http://ift.tt/2s6CM2b

When drivers attack - road rage in F1

When drivers attack - road rage in F1
Sebastian Vettel's sideways swipe at Lewis Hamilton in Baku was textbook road rage - but just how common is red mist in F1?
http://ift.tt/2sbybqq

NZ one win away from America's Cup title

NZ one win away from America's Cup title
New Zealand move into a 6-1 lead over USA at the America's Cup in Bermuda.
http://ift.tt/2tJUOo8

Murray & Soares win Queen's doubles

Murray & Soares win Queen's doubles
Britain's Jamie Murray wins his first Queen's Club title as he and Bruno Soares beat France's Julien Beneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
http://ift.tt/2t6rIBs

Wimbledon 2017: All you need to know

Wimbledon 2017: All you need to know
Will there be more Murray magic? Can Konta kick on? How do you get a ticket? Here's everything you need to know about Wimbledon 2017.
http://ift.tt/2sQFTIA

New rules, new era for female sailing?

New rules, new era for female sailing?
Sailing's round-the-world event, the Volvo Ocean Race, is aiming to attract more female competitors with this year's rule change.
http://ift.tt/2taEzDC

Muhammad seeks title after Olympic woe

Muhammad seeks title after Olympic woe
Lutalo Muhammad is aiming to become the first British man to be world champion and banish the heartache of his last second defeat in the Olympics final.
http://ift.tt/2sFNhbz

Hamilton slams Vettel's 'disgusting driving'

Hamilton slams Vettel's 'disgusting driving'
Lewis Hamilton gives a scathing post-race interview after the Ferrari driver drove into his car in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2sQiSp7

Hamilton brands Vettel a 'disgrace'

Hamilton brands Vettel a 'disgrace'
Lewis Hamilton brands title rival Sebastian Vettel "a disgrace" after the Ferrari driver drove into his Mercedes in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Malan stars as England win T20 series

Malan stars as England win T20 series
England win the Twenty20 series against South Africa as debutant Dawid Malan hits a rapid 78 in a 19-run victory at Cardiff.
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Change tactics not players - Woodward

Change tactics not players - Woodward
The British and Irish Lions are totally beatable in the second Test against New Zealand, says Sir Clive Woodward.
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'No better time to be an English player'

'No better time to be an English player'
Calum Chambers says "there's been no better time" to be an English footballer with his Under-21 team set for a Euro semi-final.
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Great Britain edged off podium in Lille

Great Britain edged off podium in Lille
Great Britain are pipped to a European Team Championships podium finish as the men's 4x400m relay team came ninth in Lille.
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Coxsey wins back-to-back World Cups

Coxsey wins back-to-back World Cups
Britain's Shauna Coxsey wins a second successive Bouldering World Cup overall title with victory in the penultimate event.
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Spain's Lopez beats Cilic to win Queen's

Spain's Lopez beats Cilic to win Queen's
Unseeded Spaniard Feliciano Lopez wins the Aegon Championships with victory over Marin Cilic in a final-set tie-break at Queen's.
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Do you recognise England's 2009 finalists?

Do you recognise England's 2009 finalists?
Can you match England and Germany's 2009 European Championship U21s finalists to their career paths?
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World number 837 Romero wins in Munich

World number 837 Romero wins in Munich
World number 837 Andres Romero wins the BMW International by one stroke from Richard Bland and Sergio Garcia.
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Furious Vettel hits Hamilton as Ricciardo wins

Furious Vettel hits Hamilton as Ricciardo wins
A loose head restraint costs Lewis Hamilton victory in an incident-packed Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel is penalised for driving into his title rival.
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England beat Malaysia to win bronze

England beat Malaysia to win bronze
England win bronze at the World League third place play-off with a comfortable 4-1 win over Malaysia in London.
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Kvitova wins first title since stabbing

Kvitova wins first title since stabbing
Petra Kvitova caps her remarkable comeback from a career-threatening hand injury by winning the Aegon Classic in Birmingham.
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Fifa looking into anti-doping claims

Fifa looking into anti-doping claims
Fifa says "it is still investigating the allegations" that footballers were part of a state-sponsored doping programme in Russia.
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Deignan wins fourth National Road title

Deignan wins fourth National Road title
Lizzie Deignan wins a fourth National Road Championships title with victory on the Isle of Man on Sunday.
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Irish beat hosts to win Hamburg Masters

Irish beat hosts to win Hamburg Masters
Ireland fought back from two goals down to beat Germany 4-2 and secure the Hamburg Masters title on Sunday.
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Oxford label found on Bristol City kit

Oxford label found on Bristol City kit
A Bristol City fan finds an Oxford United label on the inside of his new Robins away kit, prompting an investigation.
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Queen's singles final - Cilic v Lopez

Queen's singles final - Cilic v Lopez
Watch BBC Two and listen to BBC Radio 5 live as Marin Cilic plays Feliciano Lopez in Aegon Championships final at Queen's Club.
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Rossi wins as Dovizioso takes series lead

Rossi wins as Dovizioso takes series lead
Valentino Rossi wins his eighth MotoGP at Assen, with Andrea Dovizioso taking the overall lead in the MotoGP Championship.
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England v South Africa - in-play clips, TMS & text

England v South Africa - in-play clips, TMS & text
England and South Africa meet in the deciding T20 international of the three-match series in Cardiff.
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Federer wins record ninth Halle title

Federer wins record ninth Halle title
Roger Federer warms up for Wimbledon by beating Alexander Zverev to earn a record ninth title at the Gerry Weber Open.
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Murrays tipped to play Wimbledon doubles

Murrays tipped to play Wimbledon doubles
Judy Murray tips sons Andy and Jamie to play Wimbledon doubles together before their careers end.
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European Athletics Team Championships 2017

European Athletics Team Championships 2017
Watch live BBC Red Button coverage of the European Athletics Team Championships 2017 from Lille, France.
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Frailties lie within resurgent Scotland

Frailties lie within resurgent Scotland
Reporting from Fiji, Tom English sums up Scotland's summer tour and looks at the challenges facing head coach Gregor Townsend and his players.
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I'm going after world record - McLeod

I'm going after world record - McLeod
Olympic gold medallist Omar McLeod is focusing on the 110m hurdles world record after setting a Jamaican national record with a time of 12.90 seconds.
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Ryu leads in Arkansas after record score

Ryu leads in Arkansas after record score
Ryu So-yeon cards a tournament-record 10-under-par 61 to take a five-stroke lead heading into the final round of the NW Arkansas Championship.
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Saturday, June 24, 2017

Best to captain Lions against Hurricanes

Best to captain Lions against Hurricanes
Rory Best will captain the British and Irish Lions for the team's next game against the Hurricanes on Tuesday.
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All Blacks class leaves Lions ruing chances – Guscott

All Blacks class leaves Lions ruing chances – Guscott
The British and Irish Lions could have won, but All Blacks skill ensures no 'what-could-have-beens', says Lions great Jeremy Guscott.
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Spieth leads by one at Travelers

Spieth leads by one at Travelers
American Jordan Spieth will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Travelers Championship.
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Pressure led to beautiful lap - Hamilton

Pressure led to beautiful lap - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says he thrives under "pressure" after salvaging a pole position in Azerbaijan with a "beautiful lap".
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England U21s face Germany in last four

England U21s face Germany in last four
England Under-21s will face Germany in Tuesday's European Championship semi-final in Poland.
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NZ lead Team USA 4-1 in America's Cup

NZ lead Team USA 4-1 in America's Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand move into a 4-1 lead over Oracle Team USA at the America's Cup in Bermuda.
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Cilic to meet Lopez in Queen's final

Cilic to meet Lopez in Queen's final
Spain's Feliciano Lopez sees off former champion Grigor Dimitrov to set up an Aegon Championships final against Croatian fourth seed Marin Cilic.
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Predict who will win in Baku

Predict who will win in Baku
Can the fastest street circuit in Formula 1 produce a thrilling contest? Predict who you think will win in Baku.
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Portugal and Mexico into semi-finals

Portugal and Mexico into semi-finals
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty as Portugal beat New Zealand 4-0 to seal their semi-final place at the Confederations Cup.
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Scots well below best in Fiji - Townsend

Scots well below best in Fiji - Townsend
Gregor Townsend says Scotland did not reach the level they produced to beat Australia as they slipped to defeat by Fiji in Suva.
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One gold among eight English Euro medals

One gold among eight English Euro medals
England win one gold and five silver medals on the final day of competition at the European Boxing Championships.
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Aikines-Aryeetey double helps GB into third

Aikines-Aryeetey double helps GB into third
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey won twice as Great Britain sit third after day two at the European Team Championships in Lille.
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Gatland calls for 'more physical' Lions

Gatland calls for 'more physical' Lions
The British and Irish Lions need to be "more physical" after Saturday's opening Test defeat to New Zealand, says head coach Warren Gatland.
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England lose to Netherlands in semi-final

England lose to Netherlands in semi-final
England are knocked out of the World League Semi-Final after a 2-0 last-four defeat by the Netherlands.
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Thomas' 'mental battle' after Giro crash

Thomas' 'mental battle' after Giro crash
Geraint Thomas says it has been mentally tough to recover from a partially dislocated shoulder suffered at the Giro d'Italia.
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India shock England in World Cup opener

India shock England in World Cup opener
Hosts England have four players run out as they suffer a 35-run defeat by India in their opening Women's World Cup match at Derby.
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Warrington 24-16 Catalans

Warrington 24-16 Catalans
Warrington Wolves end their six-game winless run with a narrow victory over Steve McNamara's new side Catalans Dragons.
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Watford complete £8m deal for Hughes

Watford complete £8m deal for Hughes
Watford complete the signing of midfielder Will Hughes from Derby County for £8m on a five-year deal.
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The Tin Man triumphs at Royal Ascot

The Tin Man triumphs at Royal Ascot
The Tin Man wins the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot for jockey Tom Queally and trainer James Fanshawe.
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Hamilton on pole in Baku, Vettel fourth

Hamilton on pole in Baku, Vettel fourth
Lewis Hamilton produces a stunning last-gasp lap in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to beat team-mate Valtteri Bottas to pole.
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All Blacks rise to knock out Lions hype

All Blacks rise to knock out Lions hype
For a moment, the Lions seemed to have New Zealand on the ropes - but then reality overcame hype, writes Tom Fordyce.
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European Boxing Championships

European Boxing Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the European Boxing Championships finals in Ukraine.
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Queen's tennis

Queen's tennis
Watch BBC Two and listen to BBC Radio 5 live coverage from Queen's Club on day six of the ATP Aegon Championships which is semi-finals day.
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West Brom open to safe standing trial

West Brom open to safe standing trial
West Bromwich Albion say they are willing to use The Hawthorns as part of a pilot scheme for safe standing.
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Kvitova in first final since stabbing

Kvitova in first final since stabbing
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova reaches her first final since returning from a career-threatening hand injury.
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European Athletics Team Championships 2017

European Athletics Team Championships 2017
Watch live BBC Red Button coverage of the European Athletics Team Championships 2017 from Lille, France.
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Bottas tops final practice in Baku

Bottas tops final practice in Baku
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas led Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in final practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel hit trouble.
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Wiping records 'punishes athletes twice'

Wiping records 'punishes athletes twice'
Marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe says she was "very hurt and frustrated" at plans to erase athletics records set before 2005.
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Another grid penalty for Alonso in Baku

Another grid penalty for Alonso in Baku
Fernando Alonso's grid penalties at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix go up to 40 after an engine change before final practice on Saturday.
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International Handstand Day 2017

International Handstand Day 2017
Follow live text, images and social media from around the world as we celebrate International Handstand Day 2017.
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Azerbaijan GP practice text & audio

Azerbaijan GP practice text & audio
Live text and audio coverage of Azerbaijan Grand Prix final practice.
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Taekwondo body changes 'negative' name

Taekwondo body changes 'negative' name
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) changes its name to World Taekwondo because of the "negative connotations".
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Royal Ascot - day five build-up

Royal Ascot - day five build-up
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live and follow live text commentary of day five Royal Ascot 2017.
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England face India in Women's World Cup opener

England face India in Women's World Cup opener
Follow live text, video clips, and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary as England take on India in the ICC Women's World Cup in Derby.
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Gatlin set for duel with Bolt in London

Gatlin set for duel with Bolt in London
Justin Gatlin sets up the prospect of a final showdown in London with Usain Bolt after winning the 100m in the US World Championship trials.
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Britain's Mel Reid hits hole-in-one

Britain's Mel Reid hits hole-in-one
Britain's Mel Reid hits a hole-in-one to put herself two shots off the early lead at the NW Arkansas Championship
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Friday, June 23, 2017

New Zealand v British and Irish Lions

New Zealand v British and Irish Lions
Follow live text commentary, pictures and analysis as the British and Irish Lions face New Zealand in the first Test, at Eden Park.
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'Evans left mouthing similar sentiments'

'Evans left mouthing similar sentiments'
By testing positive for cocaine, Dan Evans has let a lot people down - and not for the first time, writes Russell Fuller.
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Fiji 27-22 Scotland

Fiji 27-22 Scotland
Scotland are outgunned by an inspired Fiji as Gregor Townsend's men end their summer tour with defeat in Suva.
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Fiji v Scotland - live updates

Fiji v Scotland - live updates
Follow live text coverage of Scotland's final summer Test as Gregor Townsend's side take on Fiji in Suva.
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Spieth leads by one shot at Travelers

Spieth leads by one shot at Travelers
American Jordan Spieth, the Masters and US Open champion in 2015, leads by one shot after round two of the Travelers Championship.
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He brought a touch of the PG Wodehouse - Aggers on Blowers

He brought a touch of the PG Wodehouse - Aggers on Blowers
BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew pays tribute to Henry Blofeld, who will retire from Test Match Special at the end of the summer.
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Huddersfield sign Depoitre for record fee

Huddersfield sign Depoitre for record fee
Huddersfield complete the signing of striker Laurent Depoitre from FC Porto for an undisclosed club-record fee.
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Leeds 12-23 Castleford

Leeds 12-23 Castleford
Castleford move seven points clear at the top of Super League with a victory at Yorkshire rivals Leeds Rhinos.
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New Zealand v British and Irish Lions (Sat)

New Zealand v British and Irish Lions (Sat)
Team news, analysis, comment, stats and social media for the British and Irish Lions' first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Hull FC 40-18 Wakefield

Hull FC 40-18 Wakefield
Hull FC come back from an 18-10 deficit against Wakefield to earn a fourth successive win and go second in Super League.
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Jonas wins first pro fight in 92 seconds

Jonas wins first pro fight in 92 seconds
Natasha Jonas takes just 92 seconds to win her first professional fight as she stops Monika Antonik in Newcastle.
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South Africa level series with victory

South Africa level series with victory
England's Twenty20 series with South Africa goes to a decider as the Proteas level the three-game contest with a dramatic three-run victory.
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Garcia & Stenson one shot off lead

Garcia & Stenson one shot off lead
Defending champion Henrik Stenson and Masters winner Sergio Garcia trail the BMW International leaders by one in Munich.
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Dimitrov and Cilic reach Queen's semis

Dimitrov and Cilic reach Queen's semis
Former Queen's champions Grigor Dimitrov and Marin Cilic reach this year's Aegon Championships semi-finals.
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Friday's Super League

Friday's Super League
Listen to live BBC local radio commentary of Friday's Super League fixtures including Castleford's trip to Leeds.
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Ascot jockey had beer thrown at him

Ascot jockey had beer thrown at him
Jockey Andrea Atzeni says a Royal Ascot racegoer threw a pint of beer at him as he made his way to the start of the last race on Friday.
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Kvitova into Birmingham semi-finals

Kvitova into Birmingham semi-finals
Petra Kvitova reaches the semi-finals of the Aegon Classic as she continues her return from a career-threatening hand injury.
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Punter's £1m bet falls on final furlong

Punter's £1m bet falls on final furlong
The £40 accumulator was placed earlier in the week at Ladbrokes in Dunstable.
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Wales overcame sickness bug to beat Samoa

Wales overcame sickness bug to beat Samoa
Wales coach Robin McBryde says his players overcame a sickness bug in beating Samoa 19-17 in Apia.
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GB's Evans fails drugs test

GB's Evans fails drugs test
British number three Dan Evans announces he has failed a drugs test, testing positive for cocaine.
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Murray to play two matches at Hurlingham

Murray to play two matches at Hurlingham
Andy Murray adds two exhibition matches to his Wimbledon preparations after his early exit from the Aegon Championships.
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Pellegrino appointed Southampton manager

Pellegrino appointed Southampton manager
Southampton appoint Mauricio Pellegrino as their new manager, with the 45-year-old former Alaves boss replacing Claude Puel.
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Winter and Caravaggio win at Royal Ascot

Winter and Caravaggio win at Royal Ascot
Winter and Caravaggio give trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore a big-race double at Royal Ascot.
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Four England boxers into Euro finals

Four England boxers into Euro finals
England reach four finals at the European Championships and still have another four fighters to contest semi-finals.
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England v South Africa - in-play clips, TMS & text

England v South Africa - in-play clips, TMS & text
England attempt to complete a series victory over South Africa in the second T20 international at Taunton.
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Verstappen fastest before crashing

Verstappen fastest before crashing
Red Bull's Max Verstappen is fastest before crashing during an eventful second practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
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BBC Sport users pick their Lions XV

BBC Sport users pick their Lions XV
Leigh Halfpenny or Liam Williams? Alun Wyn Jones or Maro Itoje? Owen Farrell or Johnny Sexton? BBC Sport users have had their say.
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Ireland to hold England Test talks

Ireland to hold England Test talks
Ireland are optimistic talks will lead to them facing England in a Test match at Lord's after their ICC admission.
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Messi 'could swap jail sentence for fine'

Messi 'could swap jail sentence for fine'
Prosecutors reportedly suggested the Barcelona star pay 255,000 euros instead of serving prison time.
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Athletes understand record wipe - Warner

Athletes understand record wipe - Warner
Outgoing UK Athletics chief Ed Warner backs plans to erase world records before 2005, adding athletes affected understand "the greater good".
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Watch: European Boxing Championships

Watch: European Boxing Championships
Watch live coverage of the European Boxing Championships semi-finals in Ukraine.
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Watch: Queen's tennis quarter-finals

Watch: Queen's tennis quarter-finals
Watch live BBC Red Button coverage from Queen's Club on day five of the ATP Aegon Championships.
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Verstappen fastest as Perez crashes

Verstappen fastest as Perez crashes
Max Verstappen leads a Red Bull one-two in a disjointed first practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Winfield ruled out of World Cup opener

Winfield ruled out of World Cup opener
England opening batsman and wicketkeeper Lauren Winfield will miss at least their World Cup opener because of injury.
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Shield proceeds to be given to Grenfell

Shield proceeds to be given to Grenfell
Proceeds from the 2017 FA Community Shield will be donated to support those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Coach Domingo heads back to South Africa

Coach Domingo heads back to South Africa
South Africa coach Russell Domingo returns home after his mother is critically injured following a car accident.
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The balance between fitness & faith

The balance between fitness & faith
Meet Muay Thai kickboxing world champion Ruqsana Begum who is helping other young Muslim women balance faith and sport.
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LA Lakers pick Ball in NBA draft

LA Lakers pick Ball in NBA draft
The LA Lakers pick Lonzo Ball in the NBA draft - a player who has 1.7m Instagram followers and has played only one college season.
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Behind the Cover: 6.25.17

Behind the Cover: 6.25.17
For this issue, a child forced to kill by Boko Haram.
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The 6.11.17 Issue

The 6.11.17 Issue
Readers respond.
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The Afterlife

The Afterlife
Selected by Matthew Zapruder.
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How to Knot a Cherry Stem With Your Tongue

How to Knot a Cherry Stem With Your Tongue
Use maraschinos over fresh ones. The thinner the stems the better.
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Judge John Hodgman on the Roommate Who Takes Phone Calls While on the Toilet

Judge John Hodgman on the Roommate Who Takes Phone Calls While on the Toilet
This is why emojis are a superior form of communication.
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Australia players reject new pay offer

Australia players reject new pay offer
Australia cricket players' union rejects Cricket Australia's revised pay offer, as the possibility of future matches being affected grows.
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Azerbaijan GP practice & debate

Azerbaijan GP practice & debate
Live text and 5 live sports extra coverage of Azerbaijan Grand Prix first practice.
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Samoa 17-19 Wales

Samoa 17-19 Wales
Steff Evans scores two tries as Wales battle to a narrow hard fought win over Samoa in difficult conditions in Apia.
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10 sports stars who became actors

10 sports stars who became actors
Eric Cantona, Lewis Hamilton and eight more sports figures who have tried their hand at film roles.
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Celtic host Hearts on opening day

Celtic host Hearts on opening day
Celtic will begin their Scottish Premiership title defence against Hearts while Rangers face Motherwell and Hibernian welcome Partick Thistle.
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Royal Ascot: Day four build-up

Royal Ascot: Day four build-up
Follow live text commentary of Royal Ascot 2017.
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'Spencer incident will not affect Lions'

'Spencer incident will not affect Lions'
British and Irish Lions assistant coach Rob Howley says it is "disappointing" after tour manager John Spencer said he was accosted.
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England U21s wait on Chalobah & Redmond

England U21s wait on Chalobah & Redmond
Nathan Redmond and Nathaniel Chalobah will be assessed on Friday to see if they have a chance of playing in Tuesday's semi-final.
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Watch: Samoa 10-3 Wales

Watch: Samoa 10-3 Wales
Watch live BBC Two Wales coverage and listen to BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru commentary as Wales face Samoa at Apia Park.
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Sportsday - transfer news and Lions build-up

Sportsday - transfer news and Lions build-up
Latest transfer news and gossip, British & Irish Lions first Test build-up, Queen's tennis and Royal Ascot updates.
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Thursday, June 22, 2017

'A Lions team of warriors - that can win'

'A Lions team of warriors - that can win'
The British and Irish Lions, armed with a clinical attacking edge, are good enough to beat the All Blacks, says Lions great Jeremy Guscott.
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'To lead the team out on home soil is going to be special'

'To lead the team out on home soil is going to be special'
Women's Sport Week continues as Heather Knight puts away her crutches in time to lead England into the Women's World Cup.
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Harrington trails Spieth at Travelers

Harrington trails Spieth at Travelers
Padraig Harrington scores a four-under-par 66 to trail first-round leader Jordan Spieth at the Travelers Championship.
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Germany 1-1 Chile

Germany 1-1 Chile
Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez becomes Chile's leading scorer with his 38th goal in a 1-1 draw with Germany at the Confederations Cup.
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Garcia third after first round in Munich

Garcia third after first round in Munich
Sergio Garcia's first event in Europe since winning the Masters begins with a six-under-par 66 at the BMW International.
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England win to secure World Cup spot

England win to secure World Cup spot
England qualify for the 2018 World Cup as they come from behind to beat Canada 4-2 in the World League Semi-Final.
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O'Mahony has 'sense of perspective'

O'Mahony has 'sense of perspective'
Lions Test captain Peter O'Mahony will have a 'sense of perspective' after two tough seasons, says Paul O'Connell.
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Konta loses in Birmingham second round

Konta loses in Birmingham second round
British number one Johanna Konta is knocked out of the Aegon Classic in the second round by American Coco Vandeweghe.
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India's revenue share changed by ICC

India's revenue share changed by ICC
India will get almost a quarter of the total cash handed out by the ICC after challenging attempts to reduce their share.
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Harmer takes 14-128 as Essex beat Bears

Harmer takes 14-128 as Essex beat Bears
South African spinner Simon Harmer takes 8-36 for a match haul of 14 wickets as Essex beat Warwickshire by an innings.
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Cilic & Querrey ease through at Queen's

Cilic & Querrey ease through at Queen's
Marin Cilic and Sam Querrey ensure there will be three former champions in the quarter-finals with victories at Queen's.
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Everton set to sign Malaga striker Ramirez

Everton set to sign Malaga striker Ramirez
Everton are close to completing the signing of Malaga and Spain Under-21 striker Sandro Ramirez after meeting his £5.2m buy-out clause.
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IOC open to N Korea helping S Korea host

IOC open to N Korea helping S Korea host
Proposed collaboration between North and South Korea at the 2018 Winter Olympics is welcomed by the International Olympic Committee.
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Big Orange wins epic Gold Cup at Ascot

Big Orange wins epic Gold Cup at Ascot
Big Orange pips last year's victor Order Of St George in a pulsating finish to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.
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Palace set to appoint De Boer as manager

Palace set to appoint De Boer as manager
Crystal Palace offer former Ajax and Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer the vacant manager's job at Selhurst Park.
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McLaren drivers to start at back of grid

McLaren drivers to start at back of grid
McLaren's Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne will start Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the back of the grid.
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Ireland & Afghanistan granted Test status

Ireland & Afghanistan granted Test status
Ireland and Afghanistan are granted Test status by the International Cricket Council.
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Ready for another round of 200mph chess?

Ready for another round of 200mph chess?
The Baku City Circuit needs to deliver a memorable race after a uninspired debut, while Lewis Hamilton could bump into an old flame.
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Muirhead trio set for Winter Olympics

Muirhead trio set for Winter Olympics
Eve Muirhead will skip Team GB's women's curling team in South Korea, while her brothers Tom and Glen will be members of the men's team.
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Malinga probed over 'monkey' comparison

Malinga probed over 'monkey' comparison
Lasith Malinga is investigated by Sri Lanka's cricket board after comparing the country's sports minister to a monkey.
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England U21 v Poland U21

England U21 v Poland U21
England U21 boss Aidy Boothroyd hopes the heated exchange that transformed their fortunes against Slovakia "proves to be a turning point".
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Thomas in Team Sky's Tour line-up

Thomas in Team Sky's Tour line-up
Geraint Thomas is fit to support Team Sky leader Chris Froome's attempt to win a fourth Tour de France title next month.
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Pick your Lions Test team

Pick your Lions Test team
Who would you have as captain? Who is your fly-half? Who makes your second row? Pick your British and Irish Lions Test team to face the mighty All Blacks.
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Halep accepts Eastbourne wildcard

Halep accepts Eastbourne wildcard
World number two Simona Halep accepts a wildcard to get her grass-court season under way at Eastbourne next week.
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FA ends deals with gambling firms

FA ends deals with gambling firms
The FA ends its sponsorships with betting companies, including mutually terminating a long-term deal with Ladbrokes.
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Oscar banned for eight matches

Oscar banned for eight matches
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Oscar is banned for eight games after sparking a mass brawl while playing for Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League.
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Carlin & Willmott withdraw from Worlds

Carlin & Willmott withdraw from Worlds
Jazz Carlin and Aimee Willmott pull out of Great Britain's team for the World Swimming Championships.
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Wallace suspended after drink-driving

Wallace suspended after drink-driving
British Swimming and Scottish Swimming ban Olympian Dan Wallace for three months after the athlete plead guilty to drink-driving.
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Rooney eyes Anniversary Games ceremony

Rooney eyes Anniversary Games ceremony
Martyn Rooney says he would rather receive his Beijing Olympic bronze medal at the Anniversary Games than at the World Championships.
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Gatland wants to end 'trash talk'

Gatland wants to end 'trash talk'
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland wants to end the "trash talk" in the build-up to Saturday's first Test in New Zealand.
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County Championship - Essex & Lancs pushing for victory

County Championship - Essex & Lancs pushing for victory
Follow live text, radio, images and social media from the final day of the latest round of County Championship fixtures.
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China Under-20s may join German league

China Under-20s may join German league
China's Under-20s team could play in Germany's regional fourth division next season as part of an agreement between the two countries.
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GB claim Youth America's Cup win

GB claim Youth America's Cup win
Great Britain's Land Rover BAR Academy win the Youth America's Cup by two points from defending champions New Zealand.
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Women's World Cup - tournament guide

Women's World Cup - tournament guide
Who are definitely going to cause an upset? Which England player is "fired up"? BBC Sport previews the Women's World Cup.
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Can McGregor's spirit overcome sporting common sense?

Can McGregor's spirit overcome sporting common sense?
Conor McGregor's career began at Crumlin ABC but BBC Radio 5 live asks if a puncher's chance is enough to shock the world?
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O'Mahony's remarkable rise to lead Lions

O'Mahony's remarkable rise to lead Lions
How Peter O'Mahony has gone from Ireland replacement to captaining the British and Irish Lions against New Zealand on Saturday.
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How a Joke About Flying Squirrels Led to an Ailing Woman’s Cure

How a Joke About Flying Squirrels Led to an Ailing Woman’s Cure
The patient’s back was killing her, and she felt weak all over. At her hospital bed, her son made a joke to ease her pain. Suddenly, he had a thought.
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The Ethereal Genius of Craig Taborn

The Ethereal Genius of Craig Taborn
He has become one of the best jazz pianists alive — by disappearing almost completely into his music.
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Before Croissants, There Was Kubaneh, a Jewish Yemeni Delight

Before Croissants, There Was Kubaneh, a Jewish Yemeni Delight
Sweet and supple, this bread is shot through with fat to create a melting, airy bread.
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Treadwell and Tracy to make first starts

Treadwell and Tracy to make first starts
Lock Kieran Treadwell and hooker James Tracy will make their first starts for Ireland in Saturday's second Test against Japan.
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Royal Ascot - Ladies Day build-up

Royal Ascot - Ladies Day build-up
Follow commentary of the first four races on 5 live sports extra plus text commentary from across Royal Ascot 2017.
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Sportsday - transfer news & Lions team reaction

Sportsday - transfer news & Lions team reaction
Latest transfer news and gossip, British & Irish Lions team reaction, watch Queen's day four live from 12:00 BST, Ascot updates.
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Juventus to release Alves from contract

Juventus to release Alves from contract
Manchester City target Dani Alves will be released from the final year of his contract by Juventus, the Italian club confirms.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

'She adapted the rules to wear a headscarf'

'She adapted the rules to wear a headscarf'
Meet the "kick-ass" Muslim women who are challenging stereotypes about playing sport - despite the barriers that still exist.
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Football reforms - would they work or not?

Football reforms - would they work or not?
BBC football analyst Pat Nevin looks at the proposals to change the laws of the game and gives his verdict on the more radical ideas.
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Women's World Cup: Edwards' three to watch

Women's World Cup: Edwards' three to watch
Former England captain Charlotte Edwards picks her three likely stars of the Women's World Cup.
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England thrash South Africa in first T20

England thrash South Africa in first T20
England respond to their Champions Trophy disappointment with a nine-wicket win against South Africa in the first of three Twenty20s.
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Russia 0-1 Portugal

Russia 0-1 Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo heads in the only goal as Portugal record their first win at the Confederations Cup by beating hosts Russia.
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Wimbledon winner Becker declared bankrupt

Wimbledon winner Becker declared bankrupt
The three-time champion owed a substantial sum to an investment company.
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O'Mahony to captain Lions in first Test

O'Mahony to captain Lions in first Test
Flanker Peter O'Mahony is named British and Irish Lions captain for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Di Maria to plead guilty to tax fraud

Di Maria to plead guilty to tax fraud
Former Manchester United winger Angel di Maria agrees to pay 2m euros (£1.76m) to settle a tax case in Spain.
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Middlesex beat Yorkshire for first win

Middlesex beat Yorkshire for first win
County champions Middlesex end their winless start to the season with an impressive innings victory over Yorkshire.
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Riding With the Nigerian Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram

Riding With the Nigerian Soldiers Fighting Boko Haram
The photographer Glenna Gordon accompanied the Nigerian military to regions where Islamist militants have terrorized residents.
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Read to captain NZ in first Lions Test

Read to captain NZ in first Lions Test
Number eight Kieran Read returns from injury to captain New Zealand in the first Test against the Lions in Auckland on Saturday.
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England v South Africa T20 - in-play clips, TMS & text

England v South Africa T20 - in-play clips, TMS & text
England host South Africa in the first of three Twenty20 internationals before a Test series against the Proteas.
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Lions team announcement - listen & reaction

Lions team announcement - listen & reaction
Listen to reaction on BBC Radio 5 live to the announcement of the British and Irish Lions Test team that will face New Zealand All Blacks on Saturday.
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England's Bardsley signs Man City deal

England's Bardsley signs Man City deal
England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley signs a new two-year deal with Women's Super League One side Manchester City Women.
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Coaches: Bridging the gender divide

Coaches: Bridging the gender divide
With only 30% of UK sports coaches being women, we look at individuals and initiatives helping to redress the gender balance.
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Russia ban dopers as GB wait on medals

Russia ban dopers as GB wait on medals
Three athletes are banned by Russia's athletics federation for doping offences dating back to the 2008 Olympics.
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Highland Reel triumphs at Royal Ascot

Highland Reel triumphs at Royal Ascot
Highland Reel shows his class to win the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot for trainer Aidan O'Brien.
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Kvitova continues comeback with Broady win

Kvitova continues comeback with Broady win
Petra Kvitova continues her comeback from a career-threatening hand injury with a 6-2 6-2 win against Britain's Naomi Broady in Birmingham.
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Watford in talks with £8m Hughes

Watford in talks with £8m Hughes
Watford are in talks with Derby County about an £8m deal for England Under-21 midfielder Will Hughes.
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England women thrash New Zealand

England women thrash New Zealand
England produce a superb display to thrash New Zealand by seven wickets in a World Cup warm-up game in Derby.
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Tsonga out in another Queen's upset

Tsonga out in another Queen's upset
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga becomes the latest seed to fall at the Aegon Championships with a straight-set defeat by Luxembourg's Gilles Muller.
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English trio reach Euro semi-finals

English trio reach Euro semi-finals
England's Luke McCormack, Peter McGrail and Galal Yafai are guaranteed bronze medals at the European Boxing Championships.
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Azarenka wins first match on comeback

Azarenka wins first match on comeback
Ex-world number one Victoria Azarenka saves three match points to win on her comeback from a year out after the birth of her son.
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I want to fight again in 2017 - Brook

I want to fight again in 2017 - Brook
Former world champion Kell Brook says he wants to fight again in 2017 after a successful operation on his fractured right eye socket.
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Djokovic to make Eastbourne debut

Djokovic to make Eastbourne debut
Twelve-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will play his first pre-Wimbledon event in seven years after accepting a wildcard at Eastbourne.
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Kaltenborn leaves F1 team Sauber

Kaltenborn leaves F1 team Sauber
Monisha Kaltenborn, Formula 1's first female team boss, leaves her role as Sauber's team principal.
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Could Ice Cube scupper Mayweather-McGregor?

Could Ice Cube scupper Mayweather-McGregor?
We bring you the best bites between the fights in ’The Takedown’. Find out what’s been happening on Planet MMA this week.
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Champions League of Darts deal for BBC

Champions League of Darts deal for BBC
The Champions League of Darts will be broadcast live on the BBC until 2019 under a new deal with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).
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County Championship - Leaders Essex hunt early wickets; Yorkshire face follow-on

County Championship - Leaders Essex hunt early wickets; Yorkshire face follow-on
Follow live text, radio, images and social media from day three of the latest round of County Championship fixtures.
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Wimbledon qualifying wildcard for Willis

Wimbledon qualifying wildcard for Willis
Britain's Marcus Willis is awarded a wildcard into qualifying for Wimbledon after his fairytale run at last year's tournament.
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Listen: New South Wales v Queensland

Listen: New South Wales v Queensland
Listen to Radio 5 live sports extra commentary of New South Wales v Queensland in the 2017 State of Origin Series.
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Barker aims for time trial medal

Barker aims for time trial medal
Olympic and world track champion Elinor Barker aims for National Road Championships medal in the Isle of Man.
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The Boys From Baga

The Boys From Baga
The four children, from a fishing village in Nigeria, were among thousands abducted by Boko Haram and trained as soldiers. They learned to survive, but only by forgetting who they were.
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Letter of Recommendation: Revenge

Letter of Recommendation: Revenge
Without maiming anyone or going to jail, you can correct systemic wrongs.
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Hasan Minhaj Thinks Comedy Is for Weirdos

Hasan Minhaj Thinks Comedy Is for Weirdos
The “Daily Show” correspondent on hosting the White House correspondents’ dinner, being abandoned by Jon Stewart and continuing to learn from high school.
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Should I Help an Unjustly Fired Co-Worker?

Should I Help an Unjustly Fired Co-Worker?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on weighing sacrifice against benefit when trying to aid a colleague or your own grandmother, and more.
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EFL fixtures in full

EFL fixtures in full
Find out your team's fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two during the 2017-18 season.
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Bruce's Villa host Hull on opening day

Bruce's Villa host Hull on opening day
Relegated Hull begin their 2017-18 English Football League Championship season at former manager Steve Bruce's Aston Villa.
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Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot
Follow live commentary of the first four races on 5 live sports extra plus text commentary from across Royal Ascot 2017.
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Sportsday - Murray exit reaction and gossip

Sportsday - Murray exit reaction and gossip
Updates from Queen's and Ascot, the latest football gossip, British and Irish Lions build-up, plus the best of social media.
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How well do you know your F1 circuits?

How well do you know your F1 circuits?
The Baku City Circuit is the 71st to host a Formula 1 race but how well can you recognise these tracks from the past and present?
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

'Shocking that Man Utd do not have women's team'

'Shocking that Man Utd do not have women's team'
Ex-England keeper Rachel Brown-Finnis on what Man Utd are missing out on as the biggest club in the world without a women's team.
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Mickelson ends 25 years with caddie

Mickelson ends 25 years with caddie
Phil Mickelson mutually parts with caddie Jim Mackay after 25 years which have delivered five major titles.
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Man Utd cleared in £89.3m Pogba deal

Man Utd cleared in £89.3m Pogba deal
Manchester United are cleared by Fifa of wrongdoing in the £89.3m deal to sign Paul Pogba last year, but Juventus face charges.
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England to face Canada in quarter-finals

England to face Canada in quarter-finals
England beat South Korea 7-2 in their final pool game of the World League semi-finals to set up a quarter-final tie with Canada on Thursday.
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Patel hits 247 before Leics crumble

Patel hits 247 before Leics crumble
Samit Patel hits a second-consecutive double century before Nottinghamshire bowl out Leicestershire cheaply.
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Ward open to weight jump to face Joshua

Ward open to weight jump to face Joshua
Andre Ward says "anything is possible" regarding a move up in weight which could see him fight Anthony Joshua.
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'O'Mahony ready to captain Lions'

'O'Mahony ready to captain Lions'
Peter O'Mahony will "make the Lions proud" if he skippers the team in the first Test against New Zealand, says CJ Stander.
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Wales drop Williams for Samoa game

Wales drop Williams for Samoa game
Wales drop Scott Williams for Friday's match against Samoa, while tour coach Robin McBryde names one new cap in Rory Thornton.
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Who is the real Johanna Konta?

Who is the real Johanna Konta?
Johanna Konta has given her all on the court but shown little of herself off it - BBC Radio 5 live gets to know the British number one.
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Maldini qualifies for pro tennis event

Maldini qualifies for pro tennis event
Legendary Italy footballer Paolo Maldini qualifies for a professional tennis event on the ATP Challenger Tour.
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Ascot dress code 'not enforced' in heat

Ascot dress code 'not enforced' in heat
Horses have been cooled down after races with misters.
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Murray stunned by world number 90

Murray stunned by world number 90
Defending champion Andy Murray is knocked out of the Aegon Championships in the first round on a day of shocks at Queen's Club.
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Kumble steps down as India head coach

Kumble steps down as India head coach
India head coach Anil Kumble stands down after only a year in charge, following defeat by Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final.
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Lappartient bids for Cookson presidency

Lappartient bids for Cookson presidency
Brian Cookson will be challenged by one of his deputies David Lappartient when he seeks re-election as UCI president.
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Barney Roy stuns Churchill at Royal Ascot

Barney Roy stuns Churchill at Royal Ascot
Barney Roy causes an upset on day one at Royal Ascot, winning the St James's Palace Stakes as favourite Churchill finishes fourth.
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Women's cricket leading the way - Edwards

Women's cricket leading the way - Edwards
Cricket is "leading the way in women's sport", according to former England captain Charlotte Edwards.
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Injured Evans pulls out of Eastbourne

Injured Evans pulls out of Eastbourne
British number three Dan Evans withdraws from next week's Aegon International with Wimbledon only 13 days away.
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Scotland miss out at World League semis

Scotland miss out at World League semis
A draw with Canada means the Blue Sticks fall just short of reaching the last eight at the World League semi-final in Lee Valley.
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Blemish-free Daly edges Test showdown

Blemish-free Daly edges Test showdown
A combination of versatility, ability and rivals' errors puts Elliot Daly ahead for Test squad selection, says Lions great Jeremy Guscott.
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Kokkinakis shocks Raonic at Queen's

Kokkinakis shocks Raonic at Queen's
Australian wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis stunned last year's runner-up Milos Raonic to reach the second round of the Aegon Championships.
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Liverpool close to record Salah deal

Liverpool close to record Salah deal
Liverpool are closing in on signing Roma and Egypt winger Mohamed Salah for a club record £40m.
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Konta into second round in Birmingham

Konta into second round in Birmingham
British number one Johanna Konta beats Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko to reach the second round of the Aegon Classic in Birmingham.
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Jonas to make professional debut

Jonas to make professional debut
Great Britain's Natasha Jonas will fight in her professional debut in Newcastle on Friday.
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Konta in Aegon Classic action - radio & text

Konta in Aegon Classic action - radio & text
Follow radio and text coverage as Johanna Konta starts her Aegon Classic campaign, plus watch live BBC Two coverage from Queen's Club.
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Doddie Weir reveals MND diagnosis

Doddie Weir reveals MND diagnosis
Former Scotland international Doddie Weir is diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
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Mourinho accused of Spanish 'tax fraud'

Mourinho accused of Spanish 'tax fraud'
Manchester Utd boss Jose Mourinho accused of tax fraud by Spanish prosecutors investigating his time at Real Madrid
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Murray to make Grenfell fire donation

Murray to make Grenfell fire donation
Andy Murray will donate his winnings from the Aegon Championships at Queen's to families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy.
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County Championship - can Robson & Patel reach 200?

County Championship - can Robson & Patel reach 200?
Follow live text, images and social media from day two of the latest round of County Championship fixtures.
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Is North Carolina the Future of American Politics?

Is North Carolina the Future of American Politics?
The state is narrowly split between Democratic and Republican Parties that agree on virtually nothing. Are its scorched-earth politics what the rest of us have to look forward to?
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New Sentences: From ‘Infinite Tuesday,’ by Michael Nesmith

New Sentences: From ‘Infinite Tuesday,’ by Michael Nesmith
The former Monkee realizes something crucial about the great artists he has met: They have no idea how great they are.
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Tired of ‘Winning’? You Should Be

Tired of ‘Winning’? You Should Be
At some point, it ceased to be about success or achievement. Now it’s all about looking powerful, at any cost.
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The Rise of Jeremy Corbyn and the Death Throes of Neoliberalism

The Rise of Jeremy Corbyn and the Death Throes of Neoliberalism
A series of failures has upended the economic order and pushed the Anglo-American right to adopt the slogans of the left. What comes next?
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Athletes face 'minefield' after babies

Athletes face 'minefield' after babies
Athletes can face a "minefield" when they return to elite sport after having a baby, Dame Sarah Storey says.
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Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot
Follow live text coverage and commentary of the first four races on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra from across Royal Ascot 2017.
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Golovkin dismisses Mayweather-McGregor

Golovkin dismisses Mayweather-McGregor
Gennady Golovkin dismisses the idea that Floyd Mayweather's fight against Conor McGregor will overshadow his bout with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
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Pakistan captain mobbed at home by fans

Pakistan captain mobbed at home by fans
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is mobbed at his home by fans celebrating the country's victory in the Champions Trophy.
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Injured Dettori out of Royal Ascot

Injured Dettori out of Royal Ascot
Jockey Frankie Dettori will miss the 2017 Royal Ascot meeting after a fall at Great Yarmouth last week.
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Sportsday - latest football news & gossip

Sportsday - latest football news & gossip
News from the football summer transfer window, latest from Queen's tennis as well as the best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2sR6doF

Monday, June 19, 2017

Pietersen set for final English summer

Pietersen set for final English summer
Kevin Pietersen says he is unlikely to play in England again after his stint with Surrey in this summer's T20 Blast competition ends.
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Inside story of the ultimate inside story

Inside story of the ultimate inside story
Living With Lions, the story of the 1997 British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa, is 20 years old. Here the filmmakers and stars recall one of the great sports documentaries.
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Real president yet to speak to Ronaldo

Real president yet to speak to Ronaldo
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he will speak to Cristiano Ronaldo about his future after the Confederations Cup.
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Tuesday's gossip column

Tuesday's gossip column
Man City prepare bid for Aubameyang, Conte's contract negotiations, Chelsea enter race for Oxlade-Chamberlain, plus more.
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Keeping up with big sister Jade

Keeping up with big sister Jade
Can double Olympic champion Jade Jones' younger brother Luke emulate her success at taekwondo?
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Stars will not play for Windies - Sammy

Stars will not play for Windies - Sammy
Darren Sammy says many top players will probably not play for West Indies whilst Caribbean cricket is under its current administration.
http://ift.tt/2rOaPXZ

Donnarumma 'felt threatened by AC Milan'

Donnarumma 'felt threatened by AC Milan'
AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma rejected a new contract because he felt "threatened" by the club, not for financial reasons, according to his agent Mino Raiola.
http://ift.tt/2sLHQJg

Linfield suggest early Celtic kick-off

Linfield suggest early Celtic kick-off
Linfield's first meeting with Celtic could be held on 11 July in Belfast - if the Blues reach the second Champions League qualifying round.
http://ift.tt/2rNZQNW

Impressive Broady through in Birmingham

Impressive Broady through in Birmingham
Britain's Naomi Broady earns one of the best wins of her career but Heather Watson is out of the Aegon Classic in Birmingham.
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Knight and Taylor star in England stroll

Knight and Taylor star in England stroll
England's Heather Knight and Sarah Taylor enjoy valuable time in the middle as they thrash Sri Lanka in a World Cup warm-up game.
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Shock Queen's defeat for Briton Edmund

Shock Queen's defeat for Briton Edmund
Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov upsets British number two Kyle Edmund with a terrific performance at the Aegon Championships.
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Australia 2-3 Germany

Australia 2-3 Germany
World champions Germany beat Australia in Sochi to get their first Confederations Cup campaign since 2005 off to a winning start.
http://ift.tt/2rw7mOh