Thursday, August 31, 2017

Hart is our best keeper - Southgate

Hart is our best keeper - Southgate
Joe Hart will start in goal for England's World Cup qualifier against Malta on Friday, manager Gareth Southgate says.
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Deadline record broken by late flurry

Deadline record broken by late flurry
Premier League clubs take their deadline day spending to a record £210m but some of the highest-profile moves of the window fail to materialise.
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Chelsea sign Drinkwater from Leicester

Chelsea sign Drinkwater from Leicester
Chelsea sign midfielder Danny Drinkwater from Leicester City for £35m, having also signed Torino full-back Davide Zappacosta.
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Who will win race for Ryder Cup places?

Who will win race for Ryder Cup places?
Thomas Bjorn is the first European Ryder Cup captain to have four wildcards, but his job is not an easy one, writes Iain Carter.
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Swansea sign Sanches and Bony

Swansea sign Sanches and Bony
Swansea City sign Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches on loan for a season as striker Wilfried Bony rejoins from Manchester City.
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Federer beats Youzhny in five sets

Federer beats Youzhny in five sets
Roger Federer is taken to five sets for the second time in three days before overcoming Russia's Mikhail Youzhny at the US Open.
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Tottenham sign Swansea striker Llorente

Tottenham sign Swansea striker Llorente
Tottenham complete the signing of Swansea striker Fernando Llorente, who had been expected to join Chelsea.
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Rossi in hospital after training accident

Rossi in hospital after training accident
Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is injured in an enduro training accident in Italy.
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Everton's Barkley rejects Chelsea move

Everton's Barkley rejects Chelsea move
Ross Barkley turns down a move to Chelsea in order to stay at Everton, according to the club's majority shareholder.
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Scots' Fletcher out of Lithuania match

Scots' Fletcher out of Lithuania match
Darren Fletcher is ruled out of Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania with a knee injury.
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Dortmund sign England U17 forward

Dortmund sign England U17 forward
Borussia Dortmund sign England Under-17 international Jadon Sancho from Manchester City - and hand him the number seven shirt.
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Leeds Rhinos 38-26 Hull FC

Leeds Rhinos 38-26 Hull FC
Leeds Rhinos confirm their place in the Super League play-off semi-finals by beating Challenge Cup winners Hull FC.
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Man City end interest in Evans

Man City end interest in Evans
Manchester City end their interest in West Brom defender Jonny Evans after having two bids rejected in the summer.
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Listen: Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC

Listen: Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC
Listen to live BBC Radio commentary of Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC in the Super 8s.
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England's Shinkwin leads Czech Masters

England's Shinkwin leads Czech Masters
England's Callum Shinkwin leads the D+D Real Czech Masters, the first qualifying event for next year's Ryder Cup.
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Bobsleigh chief resigns before Olympics

Bobsleigh chief resigns before Olympics
GB Bobsleigh performance director Gary Anderson resigns after recently stepping back from his duties to deal with "health issues".
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Berdych knocked out by Dolgopolov

Berdych knocked out by Dolgopolov
Czech 15th seed Tomas Berdych is knocked out of the US Open by Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov.
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PSG sign £160m-rated Mbappe on loan

PSG sign £160m-rated Mbappe on loan
Paris St-Germain sign teenage forward Kylian Mbappe from Ligue 1 rivals Monaco, with an option to buy.
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Crystal Palace agree £26m fee for Sakho

Crystal Palace agree £26m fee for Sakho
Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho is in London having a medical at Crystal Palace after the clubs agree a £26m deal.
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Hamilton expects Mercedes stay beyond 2018

Hamilton expects Mercedes stay beyond 2018
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he expects to sign a new contract to keep him at the team beyond 2018.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Sharapova beats Babos in three sets

Sharapova beats Babos in three sets
Maria Sharapova comes through another testing three-set match as she beats Timea Babos 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-1 to reach the US Open third round.
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'Violent assault' ends Bosse's season

'Violent assault' ends Bosse's season
World 800m champion Pierre-Ambroise Bosse says he sustained "multiple facial fractures" in a violent assault on Saturday.
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GB's Bedene beaten by Rublev at US Open

GB's Bedene beaten by Rublev at US Open
British number three Aljaz Bedene loses 6-1 6-4 6-4 to Russian Andrey Rublev in the US Open first round.
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The Scrum V Pro14 Preview

The Scrum V Pro14 Preview
Martyn Williams is BBC Wales' Steffan Garrero to discuss what lies ahead in the revamped Pro14.
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'I gave my best effort' - Dolgopolov

'I gave my best effort' - Dolgopolov
Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov insists he gave his "best effort" in a match that is being assessed for suspicious betting patterns.
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Listen: Italian Grand Prix preview

Listen: Italian Grand Prix preview
BBC Radio 5 live's Formula 1 team look ahead to the Italian Grand Prix.
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Injured Kyrgios knocked out of US Open

Injured Kyrgios knocked out of US Open
Nick Kyrgios struggles with a shoulder injury as he is knocked out of the US Open in the first round by fellow Australian John Millman.
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Olympic sports 'positive' after meeting

Olympic sports 'positive' after meeting
Eleven Olympic and Paralympic sports 'thrown under the bus' in funding cuts last year have had a 'positive' meeting with UK Sport chair Katherine Grainger.
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West Brom sign Gibbs & Krychowiak

West Brom sign Gibbs & Krychowiak
West Brom sign Kieran Gibbs from Arsenal for a fee in the region of £7m and Paris St-Germain midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak‏ on loan.
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Thiem advances to second round

Thiem advances to second round
Austrian sixth seed Dominic Thiem wraps up his rain-delayed US Open opener against wildcard Alex de Minaur in less than half an hour.
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Briton Froome extends Vuelta lead

Briton Froome extends Vuelta lead
Britain's Chris Froome extends his lead in the Vuelta a Espana and Vincenzo Nibali moves second as Miguel Angel Lopez wins stage 11.
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Coutinho still Barcelona's main target

Coutinho still Barcelona's main target
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho remains Barcelona's number one target but they are also considering a move for Monaco's Thomas Lemar.
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Svitolina reaches US Open second round

Svitolina reaches US Open second round
Fourth seed Elina Svitolina overcomes a scare to beat world number 42 Katerina Siniakova in the US Open first round.
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GB's Davis wins bronze in Worlds

GB's Davis wins bronze in Worlds
Great Britain's Nekoda Smythe-Davis wins the first British World Judo Championships medal since 2010.
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Will this year see Monza at its best?

Will this year see Monza at its best?
The Italian Grand Prix is here and for the first time in years, the Ferrari faithful have a title contender to scream for.
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Lions & R Kelly - the world of Billericay's rich owner

Lions & R Kelly - the world of Billericay's rich owner
A Champions League finalist, an England international, pre-match singing and a lion-themed dressing room, BBC Sport delves into life at Billericay Town.
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Liverpool open Oxlade-Chamberlain talks

Liverpool open Oxlade-Chamberlain talks
Liverpool open talks with Arsenal over a move for midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after he turns down a £40m transfer to Chelsea.
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BBC to show coverage of new NFL season

BBC to show coverage of new NFL season
The BBC has coverage of the new NFL season, including two live matches in England, plus Super Bowl LII.
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England unchanged for third Test decider

England unchanged for third Test decider
England name an unchanged 13-man squad for the third Test decider against West Indies at Lord's next week.
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Quins centre Lowe forced to retire

Quins centre Lowe forced to retire
Harlequins centre George Lowe announces he has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice.
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Edmund leads British hopes at US Open

Edmund leads British hopes at US Open
Kyle Edmund, Aljaz Bedene and Cameron Norrie will carry British hopes on a busy third day at the US Open after rain washed out much of day two.
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Football fan banned for 'dead son' tweet

Football fan banned for 'dead son' tweet
A Derby County fan posted "abusive" tweets about Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp's son.
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English rugby to aid concussion study

English rugby to aid concussion study
Premiership and Championship players will take part in the development of a new pitch-side test to diagnose concussion.
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Five-year ban for Pakistan's Sharjeel

Five-year ban for Pakistan's Sharjeel
Pakistan batsman Sharjeel Khan is banned for five years for his part in a match-fixing ring following a Pakistan Cricket Board corruption inquiry.
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Roses beat New Zealand in Quad Series

Roses beat New Zealand in Quad Series
England record their first win of the Quad Series with a 49-45 victory against New Zealand in Auckland.
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County Championship - day three as it happens

County Championship - day three as it happens
Follow live text and listen to BBC local radio commentary of today's matches in County Championship Division One and Division Two.
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Bozoma Saint John Wants to Humanize Uber

Bozoma Saint John Wants to Humanize Uber
The chief brand officer of the ride-share company on diversity statistics and trusting brands.
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How to Get Rich in Trump’s Washington

How to Get Rich in Trump’s Washington
His presidency has changed the rules of influence in the nation’s capital — and spawned a new breed of lobbyist on K Street.
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My Nanny Has a Gambling Problem. Can I Fire Her?

My Nanny Has a Gambling Problem. Can I Fire Her?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what you owe a longtime domestic employee and how to balance business interests against social harms.
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Football transfers and gossip

Football transfers and gossip
Follow the latest football transfers as they happen and the gossip, as well as the best images and social media.
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Drinkwater asks to leave Leicester City

Drinkwater asks to leave Leicester City
Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater asks to leave the club amid interest from Chelsea, who have had two bids rejected.
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Bangladesh beat Australia by 20 runs

Bangladesh beat Australia by 20 runs
Bangladesh secure an historic first Test win over Australia as Shakib Al Hasan produces a 10-wicket haul during an engrossing match in Dhaka.
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Everton reject Chelsea offer for Barkley

Everton reject Chelsea offer for Barkley
Everton reject a £25m offer from Chelsea for Ross Barkley, but the England midfielder could still leave the club.
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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

We were not complacent - Root

We were not complacent - Root
England captain Joe Root says his side were not complacent as they lost by five wickets to West Indies at Headingley.
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You v Neymar: How do your salaries compare?

You v Neymar: How do your salaries compare?
Test how your wages stack up against a selection of the world’s leading footballers
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Who will win race for Ryder Cup places?

Who will win race for Ryder Cup places?
Thomas Bjorn is the first European Ryder Cup captain to have four wildcards, but his job is not an easy one, writes Iain Carter.
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'West Indies must build on special win'

'West Indies must build on special win'
West Indies deserve credit for beating England at Headingley - but now they must build on it, says Jonathan Agnew.
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Nadal into second round at US Open

Nadal into second round at US Open
World number one Rafael Nadal beats Dusan Lajovic 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 6-2 to reach the second round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.
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Will this medal prompt funding rethink?

Will this medal prompt funding rethink?
UK Sport chair Dame Katherine Grainger will meet representatives from GB Badminton this week, but will funding be restored?
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Defending champion Kerber knocked out

Defending champion Kerber knocked out
Defending champion Angelique Kerber is knocked out in round one of the US Open by Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka.
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West Indies beat England in thriller

West Indies beat England in thriller
West Indies produce a masterful chase to win a Test match in England for the first time in 17 years.
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Britain still without a win at Worlds

Britain still without a win at Worlds
Great Britain's judo team are still awaiting their first victory at the 2017 World Championships in Budapest.
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New five-year Saracens deal for Farrell

New five-year Saracens deal for Farrell
England and British & Irish Lions fly-half Owen Farrell signs a new five-year deal with Saracens until 2022.
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Top seed Pliskova through at US Open

Top seed Pliskova through at US Open
Top seed Karolina Pliskova starts her bid for a first Grand Slam title with a comfortable win against Poland's Magda Linette in the US Open first round.
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Froome retains Vuelta lead on stage 10

Froome retains Vuelta lead on stage 10
Britain's Chris Froome maintains his lead in the Vuelta a Espana as Italy's Matteo Trentin wins stage 10.
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Liverpool reject £25m Palace Sakho bid

Liverpool reject £25m Palace Sakho bid
Liverpool reject a £25m bid from Crystal Palace for French centre-back Mamadou Sakho.
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GB's McGrail secures world medal

GB's McGrail secures world medal
British boxer Peter McGrail is guaranteed at least World Championships bronze after victory in his quarter-final.
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Alonso's awkward catch-22 situation

Alonso's awkward catch-22 situation
Fernando Alonso's plight was illustrated perfectly over the course of the Belgian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.
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Footballer relives gunpoint robbery bid

Footballer relives gunpoint robbery bid
West Ham striker Andy Carroll says he hit about 10 cars while being chased by two men on motorbikes.
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Ulster name Best as captain for 2017-18

Ulster name Best as captain for 2017-18
Ireland hooker Rory Best will captain Ulster this season in what will be his third spell leading the Pro14 team.
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Carter signs new contract at Arsenal

Carter signs new contract at Arsenal
England striker Danielle Carter signs a new "long-term" contract with Women's Super League One club Arsenal.
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Athletes at 2011 Worlds admit to doping

Athletes at 2011 Worlds admit to doping
More than 30% of athletes competing at the 2011 World Championships admit to using banned substances during their careers, according to a Wada-commissioned study.
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Boxing v UFC: Who is winning the battle?

Boxing v UFC: Who is winning the battle?
As the dust settles on the Mayweather v McGregor showdown, is boxing pulling the punches with the crowds or is UFC the new king of combat sports?
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Federer & Nadal to begin US Open campaigns

Federer & Nadal to begin US Open campaigns
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will begin their US Open campaigns on Tuesday, with defending women's singles champion Angelique Kerber also in action.
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Man City want Arsenal forward Sanchez

Man City want Arsenal forward Sanchez
Manchester City want to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez before Thursday's transfer deadline.
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World Amateur Championships

World Amateur Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the World Amateur Championships from Hamburg.
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Tuilagi 'will thrive this year'

Tuilagi 'will thrive this year'
Manu Tuilagi will "thrive" at Leicester this season despite his latest disciplinary lapse, Tigers team-mate Ben Youngs tells the BBC Rugby Union Weekly Podcast.
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Football transfers: is there another way?

Football transfers: is there another way?
We cannot get enough of football transfers, but all is not well. Might there be another way? Or would we miss it all too much?
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Who made your team of the week?

Who made your team of the week?
Who makes the cut in BBC Sport readers' team of the week? See if you agree with the public's XI.
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Who could move and who needs what?

Who could move and who needs what?
As the hours tick down, Phil McNulty and BBC Sport colleagues assess what each Premier League club needs before the transfer deadline.
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US Open defeat tough to take - Konta

US Open defeat tough to take - Konta
Britain's Johanna Konta says she will not be "too harsh" on herself despite losing in the first round of the US Open to Aleksandra Krunic.
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County Championship - live radio and text commentary on day two

County Championship - live radio and text commentary on day two
Follow live text and listen to BBC local radio commentary of today's matches in County Championship Division One and Division Two.
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Cricket club 'hard done by' by local rivals

Cricket club 'hard done by' by local rivals
Cresselly Cricket Club say they were 'hard done by' after being denied the chance to win local league by nearest rivals Carew who declared on 18-1 in final match.
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The New Front in the Gerrymandering Wars: Democracy vs. Math

The New Front in the Gerrymandering Wars: Democracy vs. Math
Sophisticated computer modeling has taken district manipulation to new extremes. To fix this, courts might have to learn how to run the numbers themselves.
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In Our Cynical Age, No One Fails Anymore — Everybody ‘Pivots’

In Our Cynical Age, No One Fails Anymore — Everybody ‘Pivots’
From Silicon Valley to the White House, changing your narrative is as easy as announcing your intention to do so.
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Why Are Some New Statistics Embraced and Not Others?

Why Are Some New Statistics Embraced and Not Others?
Exit velocities, launch angles, distances, ‘barrels’ — do more stats describing how a ball is hit make us smarter about baseball, or make the game more fun?
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Stoke sign Wimmer from Spurs for £18m

Stoke sign Wimmer from Spurs for £18m
Stoke City sign defender Kevin Wimmer from Premier League rivals Tottenham on a five-year deal for £18m.
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Football transfers and gossip

Football transfers and gossip
Follow the latest football transfers as they happen and the gossip, as well as the best images and social media.
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American runner Torrence dies aged 31

American runner Torrence dies aged 31
American middle-distance runner David Torrence is found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool in Arizona at the age of 31.
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Monday, August 28, 2017

Sharapova stuns Halep at US Open

Sharapova stuns Halep at US Open
Maria Sharapova makes a dramatic return to Grand Slam action by knocking out world number two Simona Halep at the US Open.
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'Root has stamped authority on England'

'Root has stamped authority on England'
Joe Root "stamped his authority" on the England team with his "bold" declaration against West Indies, says Graeme Swann.
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Listen to first episode of The Euro Leagues

Listen to first episode of The Euro Leagues
Mina Rzouki is joined by Rafa Honigstein, James Horncastle and Julien Laurens as they discuss Kylian Mbappe's potential move to Paris St-Germain.
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Williams battles to US Open win

Williams battles to US Open win
Two-time champion Venus Williams is pushed all the way by Viktoria Kuzmova before reaching the US Open second round.
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Wenger should leave Arsenal - Wright

Wenger should leave Arsenal - Wright
Manager Arsene Wenger should leave Arsenal as they are in "crisis from top to bottom", according to former striker Ian Wright.
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Oxlade-Chamberlain set to join Chelsea

Oxlade-Chamberlain set to join Chelsea
Chelsea are set to sign Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, whose Gunners contract expires at the end of the season.
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Konta beaten in US Open first round

Konta beaten in US Open first round
Britain's Johanna Konta is knocked out of the US Open in the first round, losing 4-6 6-3 6-4 to Aleksandra Krunic.
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Listen - The Euro Leagues podcast

Listen - The Euro Leagues podcast
Mina Rzouki presents debate and discussion on the football stories making the headlines across Europe.
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Scotland more confident now - Strachan

Scotland more confident now - Strachan
Scotland coach Gordon Strachan believes there is "added confidence" within his squad after their last two World Cup qualifiers.
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Essex fight back after batting collapse

Essex fight back after batting collapse
Somerset skittle Essex for 159 before the Division One leaders fight back, as 15 wickets fall on day one at Chelmsford.
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Listen - The Monday Night Club

Listen - The Monday Night Club
Mark Chapman and Ian Wright present football discussion and debate from the weekend's action.
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Muguruza through to US Open second round

Muguruza through to US Open second round
Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza beats Varvara Lepchenko 6-0 6-3 to reach the second round of the US Open.
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'There is more to life than medals and records'

'There is more to life than medals and records'
Olympic and world champion Adam Peaty aims to make the most of his gold medals by heading to Zambia to help local causes.
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Moeen helps England set up push for win

Moeen helps England set up push for win
Moeen Ali's fine counter-attacking innings lays the foundation for England's bid for a final-day victory against West Indies.
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Hendrick and McCarthy out for Republic

Hendrick and McCarthy out for Republic
Jeff Hendrick and James McCarthy will miss the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Serbia as injuries mount.
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Watson knocked out of US Open by Cornet

Watson knocked out of US Open by Cornet
Britain's Heather Watson is knocked out of the US Open in the first round, losing 6-4 6-4 to France's Alize Cornet.
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European Equestrian Championships highlights

European Equestrian Championships highlights
Katherine Downes presents highlights from the European Championships at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Cathcart out of N Ireland qualifiers

Cathcart out of N Ireland qualifiers
Watford defender Craig Cathcart will miss Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and the Czech Republic.
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Olympic champion Lipnitskaya retires

Olympic champion Lipnitskaya retires
Russian figure skater Yulia Lipnitskaya retires from the sport three years after winning Winter Olympic gold as a 15-year-old.
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De Jong rejoins Ajax from Newcastle

De Jong rejoins Ajax from Newcastle
Dutch midfielder Siem de Jong leaves Newcastle and rejoins former club Ajax for a reported £4m fee.
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Watch - World Triathlon Series highlights

Watch - World Triathlon Series highlights
Highlights from the penultimate round of the World Triathlon Series in Stockholm, Sweden
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Liverpool agree club-record Keita deal

Liverpool agree club-record Keita deal
Liverpool agree club-record deal to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, with the player officially joining on 1 July 2018.
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Barcelona complete £135.5m Dembele deal

Barcelona complete £135.5m Dembele deal
Barcelona complete a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele for an initial £96.8m fee, potentially rising to £135.5m.
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Liverpool prepare £60m bid for Lemar

Liverpool prepare £60m bid for Lemar
Liverpool are prepared to test Monaco's resolve to keep midfielder Thomas Lemar with a club record offer of about £60m before Thursday's transfer deadline.
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Kill me tweet heat of the moment - Ocon

Kill me tweet heat of the moment - Ocon
Force India's Esteban Ocon says he and team-mate Sergio Perez can reach "greater levels of success together".
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Ireland rugby great Duggan dies at 67

Ireland rugby great Duggan dies at 67
Former Lions forward Willie Duggan, regarded as one of Ireland's greatest ever rugby players, dies at the age of 67.
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'Evolving Rennie great for Glasgow'

'Evolving Rennie great for Glasgow'
Family man, mentor, winner - All Black Aaron Cruden says in Dave Rennie, Glasgow Warriors have one of the top coaches in world rugby.
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England look to build on slender lead - clips, TMS & updates

England look to build on slender lead - clips, TMS & updates
England resume with a lead of just two runs and seven wickets in hand on the fourth day of the second Test against West Indies at Headingley.
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County Championship - live radio and text commentary

County Championship - live radio and text commentary
Follow live text and listen to BBC local radio commentary of today's matches in County Championship Division One and Division Two.
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Alonso 'at back of grid' for Italian GP

Alonso 'at back of grid' for Italian GP
Fernando Alonso is poised to start Sunday's Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid as a result of the latest in a series of engine penalties.
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Aberdeen footballer rescued from river

Aberdeen footballer rescued from river
Gary Mackay-Steven was pulled from the River Kelvin by firefighters early on Sunday morning.
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Axelsen wins gold at badminton Worlds

Axelsen wins gold at badminton Worlds
Viktor Axelsen claims Denmark's first men's singles gold in 20 years at the badminton World Championships after beating China's Lin Dan in Glasgow.
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Is the ATP Tour too gruelling?

Is the ATP Tour too gruelling?
With a number of top players missing the US Open, including Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Milos Raonic, is the ATP Tour too gruelling?
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Leicester bid £23m for West Brom's Evans

Leicester bid £23m for West Brom's Evans
Leicester City make a £23m offer for West Brom defender Jonny Evans, who is also wanted by Manchester City, before Thursday's transfer deadline.
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Sunday, August 27, 2017

Rookie Park wins second LPGA tour title

Rookie Park wins second LPGA tour title
Rookie Park Sung-hyun wins the Canadian Pacific Women's Open in Ottawa to claim the second victory of the season.
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Jesus or Aguero? Or Dmitri Kharine?

Jesus or Aguero? Or Dmitri Kharine?
Gabriel Jesus outshines Sergio Aguero's Manchester City start, the Premier League's penalty king, plus more in our weekly stats round-up.
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Johnson beats Spieth in play-off

Johnson beats Spieth in play-off
World number one Dustin Johnson beats Open champion Jordan Spieth in a sudden-death play-off to win the Northern Trust.
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Master beats apprentice & instant impacts

Master beats apprentice & instant impacts
Neil Warnock extends winning run, Mick McCarthy's football landmark & other things you may have missed from the EFL.
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Display was absolutely disastrous - Wenger

Display was absolutely disastrous - Wenger
Arsene Wenger calls on supporters to stick by his Arsenal team after what he describes as a "disastrous" 4-0 loss to Liverpool.
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Real Madrid 2-2 Valencia

Real Madrid 2-2 Valencia
Marco Asensio scores twice as Real Madrid and Valencia draw a highly entertaining game.
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Why Arsenal are in trouble with or without Sanchez - Murphy

Why Arsenal are in trouble with or without Sanchez - Murphy
Arsenal's 4-0 defeat at Liverpool showed they will struggle to finish in the top four again even if Alexis Sanchez stays, says Danny Murphy.
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Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Burnley

Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Burnley
Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham's failure to beat Burnley was not down to playing at Wembley.
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Fletcher & Cairney out of Scotland squad

Fletcher & Cairney out of Scotland squad
Steven Fletcher and Tom Cairney withdraw from the Scotland squad for the World Cup qualifying double-header with Lithuania and Malta.
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Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who wouldn't the Chelsea players dare ignore? Which two forwards mean Liverpool can let Philippe Coutinho leave? Find out in Garth's team of the week.
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Real Madrid v Valencia

Real Madrid v Valencia
Follow live text, social media and images as Real Madrid - without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo - host Valencia in La Liga.
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'Ferrari are hunting Mercedes down'

'Ferrari are hunting Mercedes down'
Lewis Hamilton's battle to victory against Sebastian Vettel was far more intense than it should have been in Belgium - writes Andrew Benson.
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Konta leads British challenge at US Open

Konta leads British challenge at US Open
Johanna Konta will lead a British contingent of four players in action on day one of the US Open after Andy Murray's withdrawal.
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Crowd trouble mars India series victory

Crowd trouble mars India series victory
India clinch a one-day international series win in Sri Lanka, but bottle-throwing spectators halt the match towards the end in Pallekele.
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England earn slender lead over Windies

England earn slender lead over Windies
England battle hard to stay in contention in the second Test against an impressive West Indies on an enthralling third day at Headingley.
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'Comical, exciting & sickeningly transparent'

'Comical, exciting & sickeningly transparent'
Don't count on Conor McGregor quietly disappearing with his earnings after his defeat by Floyd Mayweather, writes Luke Reddy.
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Liverpool 4-0 Arsenal

Liverpool 4-0 Arsenal
Liverpool put in a scintillating display at Anfield to thrash a woeful Arsenal, who were lucky not to lose by a bigger margin.
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Ross County 1-3 Rangers

Ross County 1-3 Rangers
Ross County goalkeeper Scott Fox's moment of madness helps Alfredo Morelos to a double and Rangers to three points.
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Froome wins stage to extend Vuelta lead

Froome wins stage to extend Vuelta lead
Britain's Chris Froome extends his lead in the Vuelta a Espana after winning stage nine.
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Dovizioso leads after British MotoGP win

Dovizioso leads after British MotoGP win
Andrea Dovizioso wins the British MotoGP and replaces Marc Marquez at the top of the championship after the Spaniard's engine failure.
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England beat Germany to finish third

England beat Germany to finish third
England secure third place at the EuroHockey Championships with a 4-2 victory over Germany in the bronze-medal match in Amsterdam.
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Chelsea 2-0 Everton

Chelsea 2-0 Everton
Chelsea produce an impressive home performance to comfortably beat Everton for their second win of the Premier League season.
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Hamilton holds off Vettel to win at Spa

Hamilton holds off Vettel to win at Spa
Lewis Hamilton cut his championship deficit to Sebastian Vettel with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix - his 200th race.
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Dundee 1-1 Hibernian

Dundee 1-1 Hibernian
Dundee move off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership by securing their first point of the season at home to Hibernian.
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Watch: Badminton World Championships - finals

Watch: Badminton World Championships - finals
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Badminton World Championships from Glasgow.
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A day of high emotion as F1 thinks of Schumacher

A day of high emotion as F1 thinks of Schumacher
The son of Michael Schumacher's drive stirs high emotion at Spa - a place where Schumacher Sr made such an impression on sport.
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Watch European Equestrian Championships

Watch European Equestrian Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the individual Show Jumping final at the European Equestrian Championships from Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Build-up to Chelsea v Everton & West Brom v Stoke

Build-up to Chelsea v Everton & West Brom v Stoke
Follow MOTD2 Extra, text commentary, social media analysis and images as Chelsea take on Everton while West Brom play Stoke.
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Sunday's Scottish football

Sunday's Scottish football
Radio commentary and text updates as Dundee host Hibernian before Rangers visit Ross County in the Premiership.
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Heath seals Grand Slam with Worlds gold

Heath seals Grand Slam with Worlds gold
Britain's Liam Heath completes a sprint Grand Slam with gold at the World Championships in the Czech Republic.
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Women's sport has to kick on - Mclean

Women's sport has to kick on - Mclean
England fly-half Katy Mclean calls for the "landscape to change" for women's sport following the Rugby World Cup in Ireland.
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Predict who will make podium at Spa

Predict who will make podium at Spa
The F1 summer holiday is over, but can The Iceman cause an upset in the Belgium Grand Prix?
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Belgian GP - Schumacher son in action

Belgian GP - Schumacher son in action
Listen to live BBC Radio 5 Live Sports extra commentary and follow live text coverage of the Belgian Grand Prix
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Cleverly retires after Jack defeat

Cleverly retires after Jack defeat
Welsh boxer Nathan Cleverly has announced his retirement after losing his WBA light-heavyweight title to Badou Jack
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Briton Woods wins slopestyle gold in NZ

Briton Woods wins slopestyle gold in NZ
Britain's James Woods begins his build-up to the 2018 Winter Olympics with gold in the ski slopestyle at the Cardrona World Cup.
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Windies look to bat England out of game - clips, TMS & updates

Windies look to bat England out of game - clips, TMS & updates
West Indies will resume on 329-5 - a lead of 71 - on the third day of the second Test against England at Headingley.
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England's Stokes reprimanded by ICC

England's Stokes reprimanded by ICC
Ben Stokes is reprimanded for using "obscene, offensive or insulting" language during day two of England's Test against West Indies.
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Federer fit for US Open after injury

Federer fit for US Open after injury
Roger Federer says he is feeling optimistic heading into next week's US Open after overcoming a recent back injury.
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Mourinho hails 'improved' Man Utd

Mourinho hails 'improved' Man Utd
Manager Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United's football has moved up a level this season, after the 2-0 win over Leicester.
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Henderson hits Ottawa course record

Henderson hits Ottawa course record
Teenager Brooke Henderson hits a course-record eight-under-par 63 in round three to move three shots of the lead at the Canadian Pacific Women's Open.
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Saturday, August 26, 2017

Mayweather 'chose right dance partner'

Mayweather 'chose right dance partner'
Floyd Mayweather praised "tough competitor" Conor McGregor after beating the Irishman in the 10th round in Las Vegas.
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Mayweather stops McGregor in 10th round

Mayweather stops McGregor in 10th round
Floyd Mayweather beats Conor McGregor with a 10th-round stoppage in a fight expected to be the most lucrative in boxing history.
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Marshall wins first professional bout

Marshall wins first professional bout
Britain's Savannah Marshall won her first professional bout with a unanimous points win over American Sydney LeBlanc.
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Davis stops Fonseca but loses belt

Davis stops Fonseca but loses belt
Gervonta Davis scores a controversial stoppage win over Francisco Fonseca but loses his IBF super-featherweight belt.
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Marshall wins first professional bout

Marshall wins first professional bout
Britain's Savannah Marshall won her first professional bout with a unanimous points win over American Sydney LeBlanc.
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Spieth leads by three at Northern Trust

Spieth leads by three at Northern Trust
Open champion Jordan Spieth edges closer towards his fourth win of the season after a third round of 64 in the Northern Trust.
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GB's Adcocks lose mixed doubles semi

GB's Adcocks lose mixed doubles semi
Britain's Chris and Gabby Adcock lose their mixed doubles semi-final against top seeds Zheng Siwei and Cheng Qingchen of China.
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Mayweather v McGregor build-up

Mayweather v McGregor build-up
Follow BBC Radio 5 live commentary, text, images and social media coverage as Floyd Mayweather fights Conor McGregor in Las Vegas.
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Injured Murray withdraws from US Open

Injured Murray withdraws from US Open
British number one Andy Murray pulls out of the US Open, which starts on Monday, with a hip injury.
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Manchester United 2-0 Leicester City

Manchester United 2-0 Leicester City
Substitutes Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini both score as Manchester United overcome Leicester to maintain their lead in the Premier League.
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Alaves 0-2 Barcelona

Alaves 0-2 Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores twice - after having a penalty saved - as Barcelona beat Alaves in La Liga.
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Women's Rugby World Cup final: England v New Zealand

Women's Rugby World Cup final: England v New Zealand
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 live commentary as world champions England aim to defend their title against New Zealand in the Women's Rugby World Cup final.
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England beat Germany to finish third

England beat Germany to finish third
England secure third place at the EuroHockey Championships with a 2-0 victory over Germany in Amsterdam.
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Cardiff City 2-1 Queens Park Rangers

Cardiff City 2-1 Queens Park Rangers
Cardiff City beat Queens Park Rangers in a breathless encounter to stay top of the Championship table.
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Brathwaite and Hope dominate England

Brathwaite and Hope dominate England
Shai Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite hit fine centuries to put West Indies in control of the second Test against England.
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Storm secure last Finals Day spot

Storm secure last Finals Day spot
Rachel Priest's 52 helps Western Storm reach women's Super League Finals Day, joining Surrey Stars and Southern Vipers.
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GB beat Israel to win Warsaw tournament

GB beat Israel to win Warsaw tournament
Great Britain finish their Eurobasket preparations by beating Israel 85-64 to win the Warsaw tournament.
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Bournemouth steward makes Aguero claim

Bournemouth steward makes Aguero claim
Police take a statement from a Bournemouth steward who alleges Manchester City player Sergio Aguero "struck" him.
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Celtic 1-1 St Johnstone

Celtic 1-1 St Johnstone
Celtic drop two points at home to St Johnstone, but recover from falling behind to extend their unbeaten domestic record to 53 games.
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Hull FC 18-14 Wigan Warriors

Hull FC 18-14 Wigan Warriors
Mahe Fonua scores two tries, including a stunning match-winner, as Hull beat Wigan to retain the Challenge Cup.
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Manchester United v Leicester - Martial starts in place of Rashford

Manchester United v Leicester - Martial starts in place of Rashford
Follow live text commentary, social media analysis and images as Leicester travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.
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Newcastle United 3-0 West Ham United

Newcastle United 3-0 West Ham United
Promoted Newcastle record their first points of the Premier League season with an impressive win over a struggling West Ham side.
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Huddersfield Town 0-0 Southampton

Huddersfield Town 0-0 Southampton
Huddersfield move top of the Premier League on goal difference as they draw with Southampton at the John Smith's Stadium.
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Alaves 0-0 Barcelona

Alaves 0-0 Barcelona
Follow live text, social media and images as Barcelona travel to Alaves in La Liga, with score updates from Genoa v Juventus.
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Froome goes 28 seconds clear in Vuelta

Froome goes 28 seconds clear in Vuelta
Britain's Chris Froome extends his lead at the Vuelta a Espana as France's Julian Alaphilippe takes victory on the 199km stage eight.
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Briton Brownlee wins again in Stockholm

Briton Brownlee wins again in Stockholm
Britain's Jonny Brownlee secures his first World Triathlon Series win of the season with victory in Stockholm.
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Nakeeta wins Ebor Handicap at York

Nakeeta wins Ebor Handicap at York
Nakeeta clinches victory at the Ebor Handicap at York by beating favourite Flymetothestars in a close finish.
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Premier League team news and Final Score

Premier League team news and Final Score
Build-up and team news from Saturday's 3pm kick-off's, reaction from Bournemouth v Manchester City and watch Final Score.
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Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester City

Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester City
Raheem Sterling scores a 97th-minute winner and is then sent off as Manchester City beat Bournemouth in the Premier League.
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Australia's embarrassing photo shoots

Australia's embarrassing photo shoots
BBC Sport takes a genial look at Australia's posed photographs ahead of their tour of Bangladesh, which begins on Sunday.
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Listen: Surrey Stars v Loughborough Lightning

Listen: Surrey Stars v Loughborough Lightning
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra (online only) as Surrey Stars face Loughborough Lightning in the Women's Super League.
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Hamilton equals all-time pole record

Hamilton equals all-time pole record
Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher's all-time pole position record at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Challenge Cup final: Hull FC v Wigan Warriors

Challenge Cup final: Hull FC v Wigan Warriors
Watch BBC TV, listen to local radio and follow live text updates as Hull face Wigan in the 2017 Challenge Cup final.
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EFL: Can Cardiff & Ipswich extend 100% starts?

EFL: Can Cardiff & Ipswich extend 100% starts?
Follow live text commentary from the EFL, as Cardiff City and Ipswich Town aim to extend their 100% starts to the season.
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Learmonth second behind Duffy in Sweden

Learmonth second behind Duffy in Sweden
Jess Learmonth records her first podium finish in a World Triathlon Series event, coming second behind Flora Duffy in Stockholm.
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Saturday's Scottish football

Saturday's Scottish football
Radio commentary and text updates as champions Celtic take on St Johnstone in one of four Scottish Premiership fixtures.
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European Equestrian Championships

European Equestrian Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Dressage individual freestyle event at the European Equestrian Championships from Gothenburg, Sweden.
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All Blacks beat Australia in thriller

All Blacks beat Australia in thriller
A late try from Beauden Barrett edges New Zealand to a 35-29 victory over Australia in a thrilling Rugby Championship game.
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Vettel signs new Ferrari contract

Vettel signs new Ferrari contract
Sebastian Vettel signs a new contract to stay with Ferrari until the end of 2020.
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World Triathlon Series: Stockholm women's elite race

World Triathlon Series: Stockholm women's elite race
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the elite women's and men's events from the World Triathlon Series from Stockholm, Sweden.
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Westley has been worked out - Vaughan

Westley has been worked out - Vaughan
England batsman Tom Westley has been "worked out" at Test match level according to former captain Michael Vaughan.
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Barguil kicked out of Vuelta by team

Barguil kicked out of Vuelta by team
Tour de France King of the Mountains winner Warren Barguil is thrown out of the Vuelta a Espana by his team for refusing to obey orders.
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England hunt early Windies wickets - clips, TMS & updates

England hunt early Windies wickets - clips, TMS & updates
West Indies resume on 19-1 in reply to England's 258 all out on the second morning of the Headingley Test.
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Build-up to Saturday's football including Bournemouth v Man City

Build-up to Saturday's football including Bournemouth v Man City
Listen to 5 live commentary and follow build-up to the day's Premier League action, followed by live coverage of Bournemouth v Man City.
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Badminton World Championships - semi-finals

Badminton World Championships - semi-finals
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Badminton World Championships semi-finals from Glasgow.
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Rollercoaster fan Konta hoping to avoid ups and downs at US Open

Rollercoaster fan Konta hoping to avoid ups and downs at US Open
Preparation is key for British number one Johanna Konta at the US Open as she looks to build on recent success.
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Belgian GP practice text & audio

Belgian GP practice text & audio
Your dream team driver line-up, plus live text and audio commentary of Belgian GP final practice and qualifying.
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Australia beat England in Quad Series

Australia beat England in Quad Series
World number one side Australia hold off a spirited England comeback to win the opening match of the Quad Series in Brisbane.
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Stumped podcast: Is Pakistan worth the risk?

Stumped podcast: Is Pakistan worth the risk?
The risks and rewards of cricket returning to Pakistan, plus the Indian World Cup star who's flying high in the Air Force.
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Edmund loses semi-final against Dzumhur

Edmund loses semi-final against Dzumhur
British number two Kyle Edmund loses to Damir Dzumhur 1-6 7-5 6-3 in the semi-final of the Winston-Salem Open.
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Clyburn drops three off Canada pace

Clyburn drops three off Canada pace
England's Holly Clyburn shoots a one-under-par 70 to reach the halfway stage of the Canadian Pacific Women's Open on five under par.
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Friday, August 25, 2017

'Dembele can be as good as Neymar'

'Dembele can be as good as Neymar'
Ousmane Dembele has the potential to be as good as Neymar and could be a future Ballon d'Or winner, says ex-Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves.
http://ift.tt/2wxhiNm

McGregor shouts the odds, Mayweather backs himself

McGregor shouts the odds, Mayweather backs himself
There were more heated exchanges at the weigh-in for Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor's big fight - but will cold, hard logic prevail in the ring?
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Bristol City 1-1 Aston Villa

Bristol City 1-1 Aston Villa
A heavy deflection helps Josh Onomah to his first Aston Villa goal which earns them a deserved point at Bristol City.
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The day I mislaid the World Cup

The day I mislaid the World Cup
England captain Heather Knight reflects on a "manic" month since she lifted the World Cup, seeing herself at Euston and nearly forgetting the trophy.
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Elliott knock takes Bears to Finals Day

Elliott knock takes Bears to Finals Day
Grant Elliott's unbeaten 59 sees Birmingham Bears chase 205 to beat Surrey in the T20 Blast quarter-final.
http://ift.tt/2xAh4SC

Mayweather v McGregor: The weigh-in

Mayweather v McGregor: The weigh-in
Follow live text, analysis, images and social media from the weigh-in for Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor.
http://ift.tt/2wFowzj

GB beaten by Poland in Eurobasket warm-up

GB beaten by Poland in Eurobasket warm-up
Great Britain lose 86-76 to hosts Poland in the second game of their final Eurobasket warm-up tournament.
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England men lose to Dutch in Euro semis

England men lose to Dutch in Euro semis
England suffer a EuroHockey semi-final defeat by the Netherlands for the second successive day as the men are beaten 3-1 in Amsterdam.
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GB's Adcocks guaranteed World medal

GB's Adcocks guaranteed World medal
England's Chris and Gabby Adcock secure Great Britain's first medal at the Badminton World Championships for six years.
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PSG v Saint-Etienne - can Neymar continue scoring start?

PSG v Saint-Etienne - can Neymar continue scoring start?
Follow live text, social media and images as PSG host Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 as Neymar looks to add to his three goals in two games.
http://ift.tt/2wvtONs

Surrey bat first v Bears in T20 Blast - clips, radio & updates

Surrey bat first v Bears in T20 Blast - clips, radio & updates
Watch in-play clips, listen to BBC radio commentary and follow text updates of the fourth T20 Blast quarter-final.
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Stokes century defies improved Windies

Stokes century defies improved Windies
Ben Stokes defies an improved West Indies with a century before James Anderson strikes late on day one of the second Test at Headingley.
http://ift.tt/2wNlMPG

Murray draws world number 104 Sandgren

Murray draws world number 104 Sandgren
Andy Murray will face world number 104 Tennys Sandgren in the first round of the US Open, while Johanna Konta will play Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic.
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Froome retains 11-second Vuelta lead

Froome retains 11-second Vuelta lead
Briton Chris Froome maintains an 11-second lead in Vuelta a Espana as Matej Mohoric produces a brilliant break to win stage seven.
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'Question marks' over Kubica return

'Question marks' over Kubica return
There are “still question marks" over Robert Kubica's return to Formula 1, say Renault, as he targets a 2018 drive.
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Koeman 'would welcome' Costa loan deal

Koeman 'would welcome' Costa loan deal
Everton boss Ronald Koeman is keen to sign a striker and would welcome a loan move for Chelsea outcast Diego Costa.
http://ift.tt/2vnrqUV

GB's Heath powers into world semi-finals

GB's Heath powers into world semi-finals
British Olympic champion Liam Heath wins his K1 200m heat at the Canoe Sprint World Championships in the Czech Republic.
http://ift.tt/2wMSGjs

Hazard call-up is 'big mistake' - Conte

Hazard call-up is 'big mistake' - Conte
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says it is a "big mistake" for Belgium to select Eden Hazard for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
http://ift.tt/2xz2H0P

Marsha wins Nunthorpe Stakes in York

Marsha wins Nunthorpe Stakes in York
Marsha pips Lady Aurelia to the post to claim victory in the Nunthorpe Stakes on day three of the Ebor Festival in York.
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From prison to esports professional

From prison to esports professional
Shaun Dench had a tougher start to life than many. After serving time in prison, he found esports which turned his life around.
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Hamilton tops Belgium second practice

Hamilton tops Belgium second practice
Lewis Hamilton starts his Belgian Grand Prix weekend in perfect fashion as he sets the pace in the second Friday practice session.
http://ift.tt/2wEhniS

Ibrahimovic to be Man Utd's 'extra man'

Ibrahimovic to be Man Utd's 'extra man'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be the "extra man" for Manchester United after Christmas, says manager Jose Mourinho.
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Skier Wallace discharged from hospital

Skier Wallace discharged from hospital
British aerial skier Lloyd Wallace is discharged from hospital just over a week after suffering a severe head injury in training.
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'Adverse' Worlds samples investigated

'Adverse' Worlds samples investigated
Three "adverse" doping samples from the World Athletics Championships in London are being investigated.
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England pick Jones for World Cup final

England pick Jones for World Cup final
Megan Jones, 20, will start at outside centre for England in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand.
http://ift.tt/2waLqeE

Arsenal face trips to Belarus & Serbia

Arsenal face trips to Belarus & Serbia
Arsenal are drawn in the same group as BATE Borisov, Cologne and Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League group stage.
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Cycling's Laura Kenny has baby boy

Cycling's Laura Kenny has baby boy
Albert Louie Kenny was a week past his due date "but it was all worth it" the couple said.
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Bale returns as Wales call up teen Ampadu

Bale returns as Wales call up teen Ampadu
Gareth Bale is available after suspension as manager Chris Coleman also names teenager Ethan Ampadu in his Wales squad for World Cup qualifiers.
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BBC to stream Billericay Town v Didcot

BBC to stream Billericay Town v Didcot
The BBC will broadcast Billericay Town's game against Didcot Town in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup on 2 September.
http://ift.tt/2vv0i5Q

If McGregor wins, does he owe Man City?

If McGregor wins, does he owe Man City?
The modern UFC performance institute is the slickest of finishing schools, but can it produce the next Conor McGregor?
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Raikkonen tops practice as Massa crashes

Raikkonen tops practice as Massa crashes
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen heads title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2wDOzqI

England v West Indies - toss & team news

England v West Indies - toss & team news
Follow in-play clips, TMS commentary and text from the first day of the second Test between England and West Indies at Headingley.
http://ift.tt/2wDRGyQ

Barcelona close on Dortmund's Dembele

Barcelona close on Dortmund's Dembele
Barcelona are close to making Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele the second most expensive player in history.
http://ift.tt/2vlWJQb

Poem: & even the black guy’s profile reads sorry, no black guys

Poem: & even the black guy’s profile reads sorry, no black guys
Selected by Terrance Hayes.
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Behind the Cover: 8.27.17

Behind the Cover: 8.27.17
For this issue, the grace of Roger Federer.
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How to Stand Still

How to Stand Still
Engage, not clench, the muscles. Don’t give in to pain.
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New Sentences: From ‘Twin Peaks,’ by Mark Frost and David Lynch

New Sentences: From ‘Twin Peaks,’ by Mark Frost and David Lynch
What happens when actors are asked to speak more precisely than actual human beings ever do.
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The 8.13 Issue

The 8.13 Issue
Readers respond.
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Judge John Hodgman on Pets Who Share Names with Humans

Judge John Hodgman on Pets Who Share Names with Humans
Whom do you love more: your cat or your nephew?
http://ift.tt/2iwlVBC

Badminton World Championships

Badminton World Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Badminton World Championships from Glasgow.
http://ift.tt/2w31QHx

Transfers, gossip & 11 Premier League news conferences

Transfers, gossip & 11 Premier League news conferences
Latest football transfers and gossip, 11 Premier League manager news conferences, best of social media and debate.
http://ift.tt/2gaMCem

Burke joins West Brom from RB Leipzig

Burke joins West Brom from RB Leipzig
West Bromwich Albion sign Scotland winger Oliver Burke from German club RB Leipzig on a five-year contract.
http://ift.tt/2ivlsQ3

Belgian GP practice, audio & best drivers

Belgian GP practice, audio & best drivers
Who has been your driver of the season so far? Plus all the best action, social and commentary from Belgian GP practice.
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Predict who will master qualifying at Spa

Predict who will master qualifying at Spa
The F1 summer holiday is over, but can The Iceman cause an upset in qualifying for the Belgium Grand Prix?
http://ift.tt/2wu4FCI

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Misfit Creatures, Otherwise Known as Kids Today

Misfit Creatures, Otherwise Known as Kids Today
Gabe Hudson’s “Gork, the Teenage Dragon” and Jomny Sun’s “Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too” star anxious heroes navigating unfamiliar planets.
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Edmund reaches Winston-Salem semi-finals

Edmund reaches Winston-Salem semi-finals
Britain's Kyle Edmund reaches the Winston-Salem Open semi-finals with victory over American Steve Johnson on Thursday.
http://ift.tt/2wKwV3I

GB ease to warm-up victory over Hungary

GB ease to warm-up victory over Hungary
Great Britain's basketball side prepared for next week's Eurobasket with win over Hungary.
http://ift.tt/2vtTrcB

Hajduk Split 1-1 Everton (agg 1-3)

Hajduk Split 1-1 Everton (agg 1-3)
Gylfi Sigurdsson marks his first Everton start with a 50-yard strike as Ronald Koeman's side reach the Europa League group stage.
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Southgate: Sampson an excellent character

Southgate: Sampson an excellent character
England boss Gareth Southgate says Mark Sampson, his counterpart for the women's team, is "an excellent character" following allegations of bullying and discrimination.
http://ift.tt/2vaNSEE

Notts survive scare to reach Finals Day

Notts survive scare to reach Finals Day
Notts Outlaws' middle-order holds its nerve to guide them to a five-wicket win over Somerset in the T20 Blast quarter-final.
http://ift.tt/2wJWGB5

Gilmour reaches Worlds quarter-finals

Gilmour reaches Worlds quarter-finals
Kirsty Gilmour reaches the World Badminton Championships quarter-finals as Rajiv Ouseph and doubles pair Chris Langridge and Marcus Ellis go out.
http://ift.tt/2xwzL9B

England fail in EuroHockey defence

England fail in EuroHockey defence
England's hopes of defending their EuroHockey title end at the semi-final stage as Marloes Keetels' strike sends Netherlands through.
http://ift.tt/2wCmWOr

Farah wins in his final track race

Farah wins in his final track race
Great Britain's Mo Farah wins a thrilling 5,000m in the final track race of his career at the Diamond League event in Zurich.
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Mo Farah's final track race

Mo Farah's final track race
Live text commentary as Mo Farah competes in his final track race at the Zurich Diamond League meeting featuring 17 world champions.
http://ift.tt/2vaQJhb

Neymar to sue Barcelona over 26m euros

Neymar to sue Barcelona over 26m euros
PSG's Neymar is to sue ex-club Barcelona over a 26m euros (£23.97m) unpaid loyalty bonus from the contract he signed last November.
http://ift.tt/2xwwOWK

T20 Blast: Somerset bat first v Notts Outlaws - TMS, clips, text

T20 Blast: Somerset bat first v Notts Outlaws - TMS, clips, text
Follow live text, watch in-play clips and listen to radio commentary from the T20 Blast quarter-final between Notts Outlaws and Somerset.
http://ift.tt/2wJp3zu

Spurs face holders Real in Champions League

Spurs face holders Real in Champions League
Tottenham will face holders Real Madrid in the group stage of the Champions League, pitting them against former star player Gareth Bale.
http://ift.tt/2xg05p4

Hamilton rules out Vettel Mercedes move

Hamilton rules out Vettel Mercedes move
Lewis Hamilton dismisses the chances of title rival Sebastian Vettel leaving Ferrari and joining him at Mercedes next year.
http://ift.tt/2vt52bU

Alonso 'no confidence' in Honda says boss

Alonso 'no confidence' in Honda says boss
McLaren's Fernando Alonso has no confidence in Honda's ability to produce a competitive engine in 2018, the Japanese company's F1 boss says.
http://ift.tt/2va3usd

Champions League group stage draw

Champions League group stage draw
Live text commentary and images as six British clubs find out who they will face in the Champions League group stage.
http://ift.tt/2isOekd

Froome extends Vuelta lead by one second

Froome extends Vuelta lead by one second
Britain's Chris Froome extends his Vuelta a Espana lead by one second as Tomasz Marczynski claims stage six victory.
http://ift.tt/2vsuX3u

Enable wins Ebor's Yorkshire Oaks

Enable wins Ebor's Yorkshire Oaks
Enable records her fourth successive Group One victory by winning the Yorkshire Oaks at the Ebor Festival.
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Woakes to return for Headingley Test

Woakes to return for Headingley Test
Chris Woakes will return to the England side in place of Toby Roland-Jones for the second Test against West Indies on Friday.
http://ift.tt/2isa5YU

Listen: The Ebor Festival

Listen: The Ebor Festival
Listen to BBC Radio 5 live sports extra coverage from the Ebor Festival in York, including commentary of the Yorkshire Oaks.
http://ift.tt/2wIVsWT

Ibrahimovic re-signs for Man Utd

Ibrahimovic re-signs for Man Utd
Zlatan Ibrahimovic re-signs for Manchester United on a one-year contract.
http://ift.tt/2xvoWoh

Chalobah and Maguire in England squad

Chalobah and Maguire in England squad
Nathaniel Chalobah and Harry Maguire are in the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovakia.
http://ift.tt/2wBl5cZ

Behind the doors of the Mayweather Gym

Behind the doors of the Mayweather Gym
Floyd Mayweather's name draws fighters from around the globe to his Las Vegas gym, but what lies inside - and how do you get in?
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Pakistan to host World XI in Lahore

Pakistan to host World XI in Lahore
International cricket will return to Pakistan when a World XI visits for three Twenty20 matches in the Independence Cup.
http://ift.tt/2wB4C8I

Premier League clubs spend above £1bn

Premier League clubs spend above £1bn
Premier League clubs spend a record £1bn-plus on players in this summer's transfer window, according to business analysts Deloitte.
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Pro14 expansion 'is just the start'

Pro14 expansion 'is just the start'
The Pro14's move into South Africa is just the start of the competition's expansion, with North America among future areas of growth, its chief executive says.
http://ift.tt/2xvvSBA

Why I don't believe 'you only live once'

Why I don't believe 'you only live once'
Cheavon Clarke is a man not even the Grim Reaper can knock out - and once told Prince Charles he would "give you the old one-two".
http://ift.tt/2wIaN9X

Six British sides await European draw

Six British sides await European draw
Six British teams will compete in the Champions League group stages for the first time in 10 years, with the draw to take place on Thursday at 17:00 BST.
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How to Run With a Jogging Stroller

How to Run With a Jogging Stroller
How you run behind a stroller may determine how much physical benefit you actually experience.
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Thomas to return at Tour of Britain

Thomas to return at Tour of Britain
Team Sky's Geraint Thomas will return from injury at the Tour of Britain next month, with Owain Doull also set to compete.
http://ift.tt/2xuJDkh

Winger Carrillo set for Watford medical

Winger Carrillo set for Watford medical
Benfica winger Andre Carrillo will have a medical at Watford on Thursday before signing on a season-long loan.
http://ift.tt/2g7EEme

Cleverly to make Jack 'pay' for weight jump

Cleverly to make Jack 'pay' for weight jump
WBA light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly says he will make Badou Jack "pay" for stepping up a weight division on Saturday.
http://ift.tt/2vhMXP3

Arsene Wenger news conference

Arsene Wenger news conference
Arsenal news conference, England squad announcement, football transfers and gossip, plus more.
http://ift.tt/2wAopEZ

Nobody wants to come to Anfield - Klopp

Nobody wants to come to Anfield - Klopp
Liverpool are a team who no-one wants to play in the Champions League group stage because of the Anfield atmosphere, says Jurgen Klopp.
http://ift.tt/2xuO9iw

Raonic out of US Open with wrist injury

Raonic out of US Open with wrist injury
Milos Raonic pulls out of the US Open with a wrist injury, becoming the latest high-profile player to withdraw from the tournament.
http://ift.tt/2wGVKNR

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Holders Man Utd host Burton in EFL Cup

Holders Man Utd host Burton in EFL Cup
Holders Manchester United will begin their defence of the EFL Cup with a home tie against Championship club Burton Albion.
http://ift.tt/2g7cXK3

Gaël Monfils Hits Miraculous Shots. Why Can’t He Win?

Gaël Monfils Hits Miraculous Shots. Why Can’t He Win?
Of all the players struggling to win titles in this unkind era of the so-called Big Four, he is the most captivating, maddening and misunderstood.
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How Roger Federer Upgraded His Game

How Roger Federer Upgraded His Game
At 36, he might be playing the best tennis of his life.
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Will Tall Players Dominate the Future of Tennis?

Will Tall Players Dominate the Future of Tennis?
A shift with radical implications for the game.
http://ift.tt/2w5T3D4

The Peculiar Pleasures of the Grand Slam Stands

The Peculiar Pleasures of the Grand Slam Stands
Heroic exertions and occasional pitfalls at Wimbledon.
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Sowers is first openly gay NFL coach

Sowers is first openly gay NFL coach
San Francisco 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers is the first openly gay coach in the NFL.
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McGregor keen to continue MMA & boxing

McGregor keen to continue MMA & boxing
Conor McGregor wants to continue both a mixed martial arts and boxing career after Saturday's super bout with Floyd Mayweather.
http://ift.tt/2wzyp1e

Newcastle United 2-3 Nottingham Forest (AET)

Newcastle United 2-3 Nottingham Forest (AET)
Nottingham Forest score in extra time to hand Newcastle a third consecutive defeat in a thrilling EFL Cup tie at St James' Park.
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Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Burnley

Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Burnley
Burnley score twice before the break to ease into the EFL Cup third round with victory over local rivals Blackburn at Ewood Park.
http://ift.tt/2woBqkM

Edmund through to quarter-finals

Edmund through to quarter-finals
Britain's Kyle Edmund is through to the quarter-finals of the Winston-Salem Open after a straight sets win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics.
http://ift.tt/2vgQ6i4

Why F1's title battle is perfectly poised

Why F1's title battle is perfectly poised
Thanks to the varying strengths and weaknesses of Ferrari and Mercedes, we could be in for a thrilling second half to the season.
http://ift.tt/2vgT8CH

ESPN reassigns Robert Lee due to his name

ESPN reassigns Robert Lee due to his name
The commentator is pulled from a Charlottesville game as he shares a name with a Confederate general.
http://ift.tt/2xbSyYr

Liverpool 4-2 1899 Hoffenheim (agg 6-3)

Liverpool 4-2 1899 Hoffenheim (agg 6-3)
Liverpool produce a stunning attacking display against Hoffenheim to ensure a record five English sides will compete in the Champions League group stage.
http://ift.tt/2is0BNq

Cheltenham Town 0-2 West Ham United

Cheltenham Town 0-2 West Ham United
West Ham earn their first win of the season by seeing off Cheltenham Town in the EFL Cup second round.
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Glamorgan stroll into T20 Blast Finals

Glamorgan stroll into T20 Blast Finals
Glamorgan reach their first T20 Finals Day since 2004 with a comprehensive nine-wicket win against Leicestershire.
http://ift.tt/2v6JhDE

Waterman out of World Cup final

Waterman out of World Cup final
England full-back Danielle Waterman is ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup final with concussion.
http://ift.tt/2wzemA8

Hinch wants to win without penalty repeat

Hinch wants to win without penalty repeat
England goalkeeper Maddie Hinch says her side want to avoid penalties again when they face the Netherlands in the EuroHockey semi-finals.
http://ift.tt/2irNrA8

GB add more golds at Para-dressage Euros

GB add more golds at Para-dressage Euros
Suzanna Hext and Julie Payne both complete gold medal hat-tricks at the Para-dressage European Championships in Gothenberg.
http://ift.tt/2woJ4LP

Mayweather v McGregor news conference

Mayweather v McGregor news conference
Follow live text, analysis, images and social media from the latest Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor press conference in Las Vegas.
http://ift.tt/2wFxFXU

Tottenham complete Sanchez signing

Tottenham complete Sanchez signing
Tottenham complete the signing of centre-back Davinson Sanchez from Ajax for a reported club record £42m deal.
http://ift.tt/2g5OsNB

How will history judge Rooney's legacy?

How will history judge Rooney's legacy?
How will history judge Wayne Rooney's England career after the striker called time on his international career?
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Perche un ricercatore universitario italiano é stato torturato e ucciso in Egitto?

Perche un ricercatore universitario italiano é stato torturato e ucciso in Egitto?
Le stranezze del caso della scomparsa di Giulio Regeni.
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T20 Blast: Leicestershire bat at Glamorgan - TMS, clips, text

T20 Blast: Leicestershire bat at Glamorgan - TMS, clips, text
Follow live text, watch in-play clips and listen to radio commentary from the T20 Blast quarter-final between Glamorgan and Leicestershire.
http://ift.tt/2ipLEvj

Bronze targets European title with Lyon

Bronze targets European title with Lyon
England's Lucy Bronze tells BBC Radio 5 live why she chose to leave Manchester City Women for European champions Lyon.
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Froome extends lead as Lutsenko wins

Froome extends lead as Lutsenko wins
Britain's Chris Froome extends his Vuelta a Espana lead behind Alexey Lutsenko's breakaway stage-five win in Alcossebre.
http://ift.tt/2g6jQLB

Vipers & Stars through to Finals Day

Vipers & Stars through to Finals Day
Holders Southern Vipers and Surrey Stars book their places at the women's Super League Finals Day following victories.
http://ift.tt/2wEXJlY

Schumacher's son to drive at Spa

Schumacher's son to drive at Spa
Michael Schumacher's son will mark the 25th anniversary of his father's first F1 win by driving at Spa before Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
http://ift.tt/2wnypkp

Ulysses wins Juddmonte International

Ulysses wins Juddmonte International
Champion jockey Jim Crowley rides Ulysses to victory in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York.
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England beat Ireland to make Euro semis

England beat Ireland to make Euro semis
England's men come from behind to beat Ireland 2-1 and qualify for the semi-finals of the EuroHockey Championships.
http://ift.tt/2w3tW47

Tomkins ready to smile after 'dark days'

Tomkins ready to smile after 'dark days'
Wigan's returning full-back says he is determined to enjoy Saturday's final, no matter what the result, after two major injuries in as many years.
http://ift.tt/2vYtCVU

England to host Table Tennis World Cup

England to host Table Tennis World Cup
England is awarded the right to host the 2018 Table Tennis Team World Cup, which will take place in London next February.
http://ift.tt/2g5F9go

Langridge & Ellis into last 16 at Worlds

Langridge & Ellis into last 16 at Worlds
Chris Langridge and Marcus Ellis beat Dominik Stripsits and Roman Zirnwald to reach the last 16 of the Badminton World Championships.
http://ift.tt/2ioUWaS

De Villiers steps down as ODI captain

De Villiers steps down as ODI captain
AB de Villiers steps down as South Africa's one-day captain but is making himself available for international selection in ODIs, Tests and T20.
http://ift.tt/2vf42sV

Archer feels 'cheated' despite upgrade

Archer feels 'cheated' despite upgrade
British steeplechaser Hatti Archer feels "cheated" after being upgraded to a silver medal for the 2010 European Championships.
http://ift.tt/2wEoJ4N

Solomona wants to win back England spot

Solomona wants to win back England spot
Sale's Denny Solomona is determined to win back his England place after being sent home from a pre-season training camp.
http://ift.tt/2g6JlNb

Ex-Fifa doctor calls for ban on steroids

Ex-Fifa doctor calls for ban on steroids
The steroids used by Carlos Tevez, Dirk Kuyt and Gabriel Heinze during the 2010 World Cup should be banned completely, says Fifa's former chief medical officer.
http://ift.tt/2v5q6Kz

Coach Kerr names first Scotland squad

Coach Kerr names first Scotland squad
Shelley Kerr calls up uncapped Hibs midfielder Lucy Graham as she names her first squad as Scotland coach.
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Rooney retires from international football

Rooney retires from international football
Everton striker Wayne Rooney, England's all-time record goalscorer, announces his retirement from international football.
http://ift.tt/2v5jJH4

'Orgy of excess could further sully boxing'

'Orgy of excess could further sully boxing'
No-one expects Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor to be angels but their pre-fight rhetoric has been hateful, writes Richard Conway.
http://ift.tt/2wE6rkd

Vandoorne to stay with McLaren in 2018

Vandoorne to stay with McLaren in 2018
Stoffel Vandoorne will stay at McLaren for a second season in Formula 1, and Zak Brown regards him as a future world champion.
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McIlroy plans five more events in 2017

McIlroy plans five more events in 2017
Rory McIlroy aims to play five more tournaments this year before taking an extended break to aid his recovery from injury.
http://ift.tt/2vXWzRJ

Badminton World Championships

Badminton World Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Badminton World Championships from Glasgow.
http://ift.tt/2vnQ332

Football transfers & gossip

Football transfers & gossip
Football round-up, Champions League and EFL Cup build-up, coverage details, transfers, gossip and best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2xrX04E

Sanderson expecting England snub

Sanderson expecting England snub
Lianne Sanderson says she does not expect to be selected for England again after defending Eniola Aluko.
http://ift.tt/2wxJosj

Walker-Peters signs new Spurs contract

Walker-Peters signs new Spurs contract
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker-Peters signs a new contract with the club until 2020.
http://ift.tt/2xrDCVp

When to Cook Your Vegetables Long Past ‘Done’

When to Cook Your Vegetables Long Past ‘Done’
Simmering for hours yields deliriously sweet and rich vegetables.
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The Rothko Chapel

The Rothko Chapel
A quiet, lonely place to share the grief of solitude.
http://ift.tt/2g4wXNj

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Celtic boss seeks extended European run

Celtic boss seeks extended European run
Brendan Rodgers targets European football into the new year after Celtic reach the Champions League group stage.
http://ift.tt/2g2xcII

Chaotic scenes at Mayweather-McGregor event

Chaotic scenes at Mayweather-McGregor event
Conor McGregor says he will remain "calm and cold" when he faces Floyd Mayweather on Saturday amid chaotic scenes at the first media event of fight week.
http://ift.tt/2vclhep

Edmund through in US but Bedene out

Edmund through in US but Bedene out
Kyle Edmund is through to the third round of the Winston-Salem Open in the US after beating Russia's Daniil Medvedev, but fellow Briton Aljaz Bedene is out.
http://ift.tt/2wlkQlN

Have teams 'devalued' the EFL Cup?

Have teams 'devalued' the EFL Cup?
There were 274 changes made by teams across 19 ties in Tuesday's second round EFL Cup ties, a move described as "devaluing" the competition.
http://ift.tt/2ipLhB9

Sheffield United 1-4 Leicester City

Sheffield United 1-4 Leicester City
Goals from Islam Slimani, Demarai Gray and Ahmed Musa take Leicester past Sheffield United and into the EFL Cup third round.
http://ift.tt/2xqhgnp

Rooney 'under-appreciated' - Lineker

Rooney 'under-appreciated' - Lineker
Wayne Rooney is "under-appreciated" despite being one of the 10 best British players ever, says former England striker Gary Lineker.
http://ift.tt/2wwbDHQ

Afridi ton takes Hants to Finals Day

Afridi ton takes Hants to Finals Day
Shahid Afridi's 42-ball century helps Hampshire reach their seventh T20 Finals Day in eight years as they thump Derbyshire.
http://ift.tt/2w0NA0h

Ronaldo calls ban 'incomprehensible'

Ronaldo calls ban 'incomprehensible'
Cristiano Ronaldo says a decision by Spain's administrative sports court to uphold his five-game ban is "incomprehensible".
http://ift.tt/2vmmaA9

Bowls club refuses to lift ban on women

Bowls club refuses to lift ban on women
The club denies being "chauvinistic", claiming it has "traditionally been single gender".
http://ift.tt/2vVCtHC

Southampton sign Lazio defender Hoedt

Southampton sign Lazio defender Hoedt
Southampton sign Netherlands international centre-back Wesley Hoedt from Lazio on a five-year deal.
http://ift.tt/2vWaxnf

Astana 4-3 Celtic (agg 4-8)

Astana 4-3 Celtic (agg 4-8)
Celtic complete an 8-4 aggregate win over Astana to reach the Champions League group stage, despite losing in Kazakhstan.
http://ift.tt/2vTrGha

GB win team gold at Para-dressage Euros

GB win team gold at Para-dressage Euros
Great Britain have retained their team title at the Para-dressage European Championships.
http://ift.tt/2wjQTCI

Adcocks into last 16 at Worlds

Adcocks into last 16 at Worlds
Britain's Chris and Gabby Adcock power into the last 16 of the World Championships with a straight-set defeat of French duo Bastian Kersaudy and Lea Palermo.
http://ift.tt/2w0abu9

T20 Blast: Derbyshire v Hampshire

T20 Blast: Derbyshire v Hampshire
In-play clips, BBC local radio and 5 live sports extra (online only) commentary of Derbyshire Falcons v Hampshire.
http://ift.tt/2wBhxXg

Trentin wins Vuelta stage four

Trentin wins Vuelta stage four
Italian Matteo Trentin sprints to victory on stage four of the Vuelta a Espana as Britain's Chris Froome retains the leader's red jersey.
http://ift.tt/2vVzYFz

Barcelona to sue Neymar over PSG move

Barcelona to sue Neymar over PSG move
Barcelona are to sue former player Neymar over his 222m euro (£200m) world record move to Paris St-Germain.
http://ift.tt/2vaLg61

World Cup semi-finals: New Zealand v USA then England v France

World Cup semi-finals: New Zealand v USA then England v France
Follow live radio and text coverage of the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals as New Zealand play USA followed by England against France.
http://ift.tt/2v2HteQ

Saracens face Northampton in cup opener

Saracens face Northampton in cup opener
Saracens begin their defence of the Champions Cup at Northampton on 15 October, while Premiership champions Exeter host Glasgow.
http://ift.tt/2vb7qoG

Brecel beats Murphy in China final

Brecel beats Murphy in China final
Belgium's Luca Brecel wins his first ranking tournament as he beats England's Shaun Murphy 10-5 in the final of the China Championship in Guangzhou.
http://ift.tt/2wB6LR0

Captain Fay retires from Scotland duty

Captain Fay retires from Scotland duty
Scotland captain and goalkeeper Gemma Fay calls an end to her international career after a record 203 caps for her country.
http://ift.tt/2vlgnen

'When I went to go on as sub, I still had my phone in my hand'

'When I went to go on as sub, I still had my phone in my hand'
Baldock Town FC's social media updates come to an end when their Twitter correspondent is sent on as a substitute.
http://ift.tt/2xpDBS1

Astana v Celtic - Champions League play-off

Astana v Celtic - Champions League play-off
Radio commentary and text updates as Brendan Rodgers' side take a five-goal lead into the second leg of their Champions League play-off in Kazakhstan.
http://ift.tt/2vlhCtY

England women through to Euro semis

England women through to Euro semis
Giselle Ansley scores on her 100th international appearance as England reach the semi-finals of the EuroHockey Championships.
http://ift.tt/2wu6QGV

Footballers named in hackers' leak

Footballers named in hackers' leak
Carlos Tevez, Dirk Kuyt and Gabriel Heinze have been named by hackers Fancy Bears as three of the footballers allowed to use banned medicines during the 2010 World Cup.
http://ift.tt/2xnY49K

Raikkonen agrees new deal with Ferrari

Raikkonen agrees new deal with Ferrari
Ferrari extend driver Kimi Raikkonen's contract with them until the end of the 2018 season.
http://ift.tt/2wAgYNA

Rooney's focus on Everton before England

Rooney's focus on Everton before England
Striker Wayne Rooney says he is "focusing on Everton" rather than an international recall after scoring his 200th Premier League goal.
http://ift.tt/2vUHYq3

Boycott apologises for 'black-up' remark

Boycott apologises for 'black-up' remark
Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott apologises for "unacceptable" comment about West Indian cricketers.
http://ift.tt/2xo9wSF

Badminton World Championships

Badminton World Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Badminton World Championships from Emirates Arena, Glasgow.
http://ift.tt/2xnT4Sv

Should I Turn in My Tax-Cheating Relative?

Should I Turn in My Tax-Cheating Relative?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on an IRS-evading family member, a concerned charter-school tutor and coercive workplace “survey prep.”
http://ift.tt/2v9V3ZK

The Strange Politics of ‘Classified’ Information

The Strange Politics of ‘Classified’ Information
When the inner workings of government are kept secret, the news depends on leaks — and officials learn when to hide things and when to let them slip.
http://ift.tt/2x8umpE

Football transfers & gossip

Football transfers & gossip
Football round-up, latest transfers, gossip, news conferences and best of social media.
http://ift.tt/2wzv3eb

Kick It Out wants new FA Aluko inquiry

Kick It Out wants new FA Aluko inquiry
Anti-racism campaign group Kick It Out calls on the FA to carry out a new review of Eniola Aluko's claims against England boss Mark Sampson.
http://ift.tt/2v9KNAX

Monday, August 21, 2017

Edmund through in Winston-Salem Open

Edmund through in Winston-Salem Open
British number two Kyle Edmund is through to the second round of the Winston-Salem Open with a straight-set win over Thomas Fabbiano.
http://ift.tt/2xmgUOq

Nadal's world number one return 'special'

Nadal's world number one return 'special'
The 15-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal says his return to world number one after a long injury battle is a "special day".
http://ift.tt/2vYpV0w

Is time-wasting leaving fans short-changed?

Is time-wasting leaving fans short-changed?
A 90-minute match on Saturday contained only 47 minutes and 40 seconds of actual football - so are fans being left short-changed?
http://ift.tt/2xmiLme

Billy Vunipola to miss Saracens start

Billy Vunipola to miss Saracens start
Saracens could be without England back-row Billy Vunipola for the first month of the Premiership season as he recovers from shoulder surgery.
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Manchester City 1-1 Everton

Manchester City 1-1 Everton
Raheem Sterling's volley salvages a point for 10-man Manchester City as Everton are denied victory after Wayne Rooney scores his 200th Premier League goal.
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Can Solheim Cup elevate women's game?

Can Solheim Cup elevate women's game?
Now is the time for women's golf to capitalise on the success of the Solheim Cup and elevate the game, writes Iain Carter.
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Azarenka pulls out of the US Open

Azarenka pulls out of the US Open
Victoria Azarenka confirms she will miss the US Open because of an "ongoing family situation" after separating from the father of her child.
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Ouseph eases into round two at Worlds

Ouseph eases into round two at Worlds
England's Rajiv Ouseph is through to the second round at the World Championships with a straight-set win over Adam Mendrek.
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Mayweather v McGregor live on BBC radio

Mayweather v McGregor live on BBC radio
UK radio listeners will be able to hear commentary of Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor from Las Vegas on Saturday on BBC Radio 5 live.
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Swimmer sacrifices race for terror victims

Swimmer sacrifices race for terror victims
Fernando Alvarez held a personal minute's silence for Spanish terror victims as competitors raced on
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England lose to Germany in Euros

England lose to Germany in Euros
England lose 4-3 to Germany in a thrilling encounter at the EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam.
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Adcocks target world title in Glasgow

Adcocks target world title in Glasgow
Chris and Gabby Adcock bid to claim Britain's first World Badminton Championships gold since 2006.
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Aluko speaks out on 'bullying' claims

Aluko speaks out on 'bullying' claims
Striker Eniola Aluko speaks to the BBC about the "bullying and discrimination" she says she was subjected to by England head coach Mark Sampson.
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Brighton set to sign striker Dwamena

Brighton set to sign striker Dwamena
Brighton and Hove Albion agree terms with FC Zurich to sign striker Raphael Dwamena for an undisclosed fee.
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CAS upholds life bans of three officials

CAS upholds life bans of three officials
Three athletics officials have their life bans for an alleged doping cover-up upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Froome takes Vuelta lead on stage three

Froome takes Vuelta lead on stage three
Britain's Chris Froome takes the red jersey and leads the Vuelta a Espana, as Italy's Vincenzo Nibali wins the third stage.
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Podolski considers Breitbart legal action

Podolski considers Breitbart legal action
Former Arsenal and Germany forward Lukas Podolski considers legal action after a conservative website Breitbart printed a photo of him with an article about illegal immigration.
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Integrity unit assessing ATP Tour match

Integrity unit assessing ATP Tour match
The TIU is assessing Alexander Dolgopolov's defeat by Thiago Monteiro at the Winston-Salem Open after concerns over betting patterns.
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Two GB golds at Para-dressage Euros

Two GB golds at Para-dressage Euros
Golds for Suzanna Hext and Julie Payne are among four British medals at the Para-dressage European Championships in Gothenburg.
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GB's Bailey wins World Cup silver

GB's Bailey wins World Cup silver
Nathan Bailey wins individual silver at the FIG trampoline World Cup in Minsk, behind Olympic champion Uladzislau Hancharou.
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Dundrod 150 Motorcycle crash racer dies

Dundrod 150 Motorcycle crash racer dies
Gavin Lupton was critically injured during a challenge race at the Dundrod 150 on 11 August.
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Gayle and Samuels to face England

Gayle and Samuels to face England
Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels are included in the West Indies squad for the one-day series against England.
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Medal that didn't save badminton - a year on

Medal that didn't save badminton - a year on
One year after Britain's Chris Langridge and Marcus Ellis won Olympic bronze, BBC Sport looks at the struggles the sport has faced since Rio.
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Frampton confirms split from McGuigan

Frampton confirms split from McGuigan
Carl Frampton confirms his partnership with manager Barry McGuigan and Cyclone Promotions has come to an end.
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Joshua open to fight with MMA opponent

Joshua open to fight with MMA opponent
WBA and IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua would fight an MMA opponent as long as there was a no submissions rule.
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Leicester homophobic chants 'disgusting'

Leicester homophobic chants 'disgusting'
Supporters were left feeling "disgusted" and "unsafe" following homophobic chanting by fans in the match.
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Burnley sign Leeds striker Wood

Burnley sign Leeds striker Wood
Burnley sign New Zealand striker Chris Wood from Leeds United for a fee thought to be about £15m.
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Match the manager to the animal analogy

Match the manager to the animal analogy
Can you match these football managers to their animal analogies?
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England's Thompson fit for semi-final

England's Thompson fit for semi-final
Lydia Thompson will start for England in Tuesday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against France after recovering from injury.
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Archer and Whittaker get Scotland call

Archer and Whittaker get Scotland call
Millwall's Jordan Archer receives a first call-up to the Scotland squad as Hibernian's Steven Whittaker earns a recall.
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Murphy beats Carter to reach China final

Murphy beats Carter to reach China final
Shaun Murphy comes from behind to beat fellow Englishman Ali Carter and reach the final of the China Championship.
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Badminton World Championships

Badminton World Championships
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of the Badminton World Championships from Emirates Arena, Glasgow.
http://ift.tt/2vgCJNX

Early morning draw for Carabao Cup

Early morning draw for Carabao Cup
The Carabao Cup third-round draw will take place in Beijing on Thursday at 04:15 BST.
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Fans 'had to show bras' to stadium staff

Fans 'had to show bras' to stadium staff
Grimsby Town fans were "treated as animals" by security staff at a League Two match, it is claimed.
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Dowsett to leave Movistar for Katusha

Dowsett to leave Movistar for Katusha
Five-time British time trial champion Alex Dowsett will leave Spanish team Movistar at the end of the season to ride for Swiss outfit Katusha-Alpecin.
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Football transfers & gossip

Football transfers & gossip
All the latest transfer news and gossip as well as news conferences in the build-up to this week's EFL Cup ties.
http://ift.tt/2fXIwWw

How Hate Groups Forced Online Platforms to Reveal Their True Nature

How Hate Groups Forced Online Platforms to Reveal Their True Nature
Internet companies annexed much of our public sphere, playacting as little democracies — a charade they gave up last week.
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Charlie Sykes Is Unsure About the Future of the G.O.P.

Charlie Sykes Is Unsure About the Future of the G.O.P.
The conservative radio host on the Republican response to Charlottesville and being friends with Paul Ryan.
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McClaren joins Maccabi Tel Aviv

McClaren joins Maccabi Tel Aviv
Former England manager Steve McClaren joins Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv as a coaching consultant.
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What has happened to West Indies?

What has happened to West Indies?
Just how bad are the current West Indies side, why have they slumped so low, and is there any chance of a return to their former glories?
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Dawson's life changed by tick bite

Dawson's life changed by tick bite
A bacterial infection spread through the former England rugby player's body after he was bitten.
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Sunday, August 20, 2017

Deportivo La Coruña 0-3 Real Madrid

Deportivo La Coruña 0-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid begin their La Liga title defence with an easy victory at Deportivo La Coruna, but Sergio Ramos is sent off in injury time.
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Stenson wins Wyndham Championship

Stenson wins Wyndham Championship
Sweden's Henrik Stenson wins the Wyndham Championship to claim his first title since The Open at Royal Troon last year.
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Paris St-Germain 6-2 Toulouse

Paris St-Germain 6-2 Toulouse
Neymar scores twice on his home debut as Paris St-Germain net four of their six goals with only 10 men to beat Toulouse.
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Gullit: How Chelsea's catenaccio worked

Gullit: How Chelsea's catenaccio worked
Chelsea had to dig deep in a defensive display against Tottenham - but it paid off, says Match of the Day 2 pundit Ruud Gullit.
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Can Wembley ever feel like Spurs' home?

Can Wembley ever feel like Spurs' home?
Tottenham's first league game at Wembley ended in defeat but can they turn it into a home from home while White Hart Lane is redeveloped?
http://ift.tt/2wmqVyN

Garth Crooks' team of the week

Garth Crooks' team of the week
Who just needs to show the Stoke fans he cares? And who reminds Garth Crooks of a former Germany full-back? Find out in his team of the week.
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Barcelona 2-0 Real Betis

Barcelona 2-0 Real Betis
Barcelona make a winning start to their La Liga campaign by defeating Real Betis on an emotional night at the Nou Camp.
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United States retain Solheim Cup

United States retain Solheim Cup
The United States retain the Solheim Cup by securing an unassailable 14½-9½ lead over Europe in Iowa.
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Muguruza beats Halep in Cincinnati final

Muguruza beats Halep in Cincinnati final
Romania's Simona Halep fails to become world number one after losing 6-1 6-0 to Garbine Muguruza in the Cincinnati Open final.
http://ift.tt/2vfiKiz

Barcelona v Real Betis & Neymar's PSG home debut

Barcelona v Real Betis & Neymar's PSG home debut
Follow live text coverage as Barcelona and Real Madrid begin their La Liga campaigns and Neymar makes his home debut for PSG.
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Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Chelsea
Marcos Alonso scores twice as champions Chelsea beat Tottenham in their first Premier League game at Wembley Stadium.
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I want to play in 2019 Ashes - Broad

I want to play in 2019 Ashes - Broad
Stuart Broad says he hopes to play in the 2019 Ashes, after going past Sir Ian Botham on the list of England's all-time Test wicket-takers.
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Lampaert wins stage to take Vuelta lead

Lampaert wins stage to take Vuelta lead
Belgium's Yves Lampaert catches out the sprinters to win stage two, as Chris Froome loses time at the Vuelta a Espana.
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Farah wins final track race in Britain

Farah wins final track race in Britain
Britain's Mo Farah wins his final track race on home soil in the 3,000m at the Diamond League in Birmingham.
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Equestrian: European Eventing Championships 2017 Highlights

Equestrian: European Eventing Championships 2017 Highlights
Action from the 2017 European Eventing Championship from Strzegom in Poland, which concludes today with show jumping.
http://ift.tt/2gQBBdN

Brecel stuns O'Sullivan in China

Brecel stuns O'Sullivan in China
Luca Brecel comes back from 4-1 down to beat five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 5-4 and reach the China Championship semi-finals.
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Solheim Cup singles - can Europe fight back?

Solheim Cup singles - can Europe fight back?
Text and score updates as Europe seek to overturn a 10½ to 5½ deficit against holders United States on the Solheim Cup's final day.
http://ift.tt/2vUJl6s

Huddersfield Town 1-0 Newcastle United

Huddersfield Town 1-0 Newcastle United
Huddersfield make it two wins from their first two games as Aaron Mooy's stunning second-half strike sees off Newcastle.
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Listen: Sunday's rugby league commentaries

Listen: Sunday's rugby league commentaries
Listen to BBC local radio commentary from Sunday's action in the Super 8s qualifiers and League One Super 8s
http://ift.tt/2wemcyz

Goal celebration ruptures Muller's knee

Goal celebration ruptures Muller's knee
Hamburg winger Nicolai Muller is to miss the next seven months after he ruptures a knee ligament when celebrating a goal.
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Listen: Southern Vipers v Surrey Stars

Listen: Southern Vipers v Surrey Stars
BBC Radio 5 live sports extra ball-by-ball commentary from the Women's Super League as Southern Vipers take on Surrey Stars.
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GB win first European gold since 2009

GB win first European gold since 2009
Great Britain's eventers win their first European Championships team gold since 2009 in Strzegom, Poland.
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Jockey Russell appears to strike horse

Jockey Russell appears to strike horse
Jockey Davy Russell is being investigated after footage appears to show him striking a horse on the head moments before a race.
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'Beating Windies is no Ashes preparation'

'Beating Windies is no Ashes preparation'
England's crushing three-day win at Edgbaston tells us precious little about how they will fare in Australia this winter, says Jonathan Agnew.
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Bell quits as Warwickshire captain

Bell quits as Warwickshire captain
England batsman Ian Bell steps down as captain of Warwickshire in all formats of the game.
http://ift.tt/2wlFceS

Athletics: Birmingham Grand Prix - Farah's last UK track race

Athletics: Birmingham Grand Prix - Farah's last UK track race
Watch live BBC TV and follow live text coverage from the Diamond League meeting in Birmingham, as Mo Farah goes in his last track race on home soil.
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England thrash Poland 6-0 in Euro opener

England thrash Poland 6-0 in Euro opener
England open their EuroHockey campaign with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Poland in Pool B.
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Crawford only undisputed world champion

Crawford only undisputed world champion
American light-welterweight Terence Crawford becomes the first undisputed four-belt world champion in 12 years by knocking out Julius Indongo.
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Girona 2-2 Atlético Madrid

Girona 2-2 Atlético Madrid
Atletico Madrid brush off Antoine Griezmann's sending off to fight back from 2-0 down and stop Girona winning on their La Liga debut.
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Huddersfield v Newcastle & Tottenham v Chelsea

Huddersfield v Newcastle & Tottenham v Chelsea
Watch MOTD2 Extra, plus follow text and radio coverage as Huddersfield take on Newcastle before Tottenham face Chelsea at Wembley.
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Stoke fed up of criticism - Hughes

Stoke fed up of criticism - Hughes
Stoke's victory over Arsenal was the result of the team and fans being "fed up of criticism", says manager Mark Hughes.
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'Mayweather-McGregor fight is a farce'

'Mayweather-McGregor fight is a farce'
Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis says he does not take Floyd Mayweather's fight against Conor McGregor seriously.
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Nasri in talks with Turkey's Antalyaspor

Nasri in talks with Turkey's Antalyaspor
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is in talks to join Turkish side Antalyaspor on a two-year contract.
http://ift.tt/2vdroOK

European Eventing Championships: Jumping

European Eventing Championships: Jumping
Watch live BBC Red Button coverage of parts one and two of the Jumping competition at the European Eventing Championships in Strzegom, Poland.
http://ift.tt/2x25wYP

Series will be sad to watch - Vaughan

Series will be sad to watch - Vaughan
England's series against West Indies will be "sad to watch", says ex-England captain Michael Vaughan after the hosts' crushing win at Edgbaston.
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Kyrgios reaches Cincinnati Open final

Kyrgios reaches Cincinnati Open final
Nick Kyrgios and Grigor Dimitrov will meet in the Cincinnati Open men's final while Garbine Muguruza will face Simona Halep in the women's final.
http://ift.tt/2vU1di5

Saturday, August 19, 2017

All Blacks legend Meads dies aged 81

All Blacks legend Meads dies aged 81
All Blacks great Sir Colin Meads, who was named as New Zealand's best rugby player of the 20th Century, dies of pancreatic cancer, aged 81.
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Sunday's gossip column

Sunday's gossip column
Manchester City set to bid for Alexis Sanchez, Barcelona working on Coutinho deal, Newcastle targeting Andy Carroll, plus more.
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Boss Conte wants long-term Chelsea stay

Boss Conte wants long-term Chelsea stay
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he wants to be in charge of the club for "many years" and lead the Blues into a new stadium.
http://ift.tt/2uTsHa5

England thrash West Indies in three days

England thrash West Indies in three days
England take 19 wickets on the third day to beat West Indies by an innings and 209 runs in the day-night Test at Edgbaston.
http://ift.tt/2v1TnS8

GB lose to Greece in warm-up match

GB lose to Greece in warm-up match
Great Britain are beaten 84-88 by Greece in a dramatic finish to their EuroBasket warm-up game at the Copper Box in London.
http://ift.tt/2x1mBlJ

Rodgers encouraged by Celtic youngsters

Rodgers encouraged by Celtic youngsters
Celtic lined up with five academy graduates in the 2-0 win over Kilmarnock and Brendan Rodgers was delighted with their contributions.
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Stoke City 1-0 Arsenal

Stoke City 1-0 Arsenal
Former Real Madrid winger Jese Rodriguez scores the winner on his Stoke City debut as Arsenal again come unstuck at the Bet365 Stadium.
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Team Sky fourth on first stage of Vuelta

Team Sky fourth on first stage of Vuelta
Chris Froome's Team Sky finish fourth on the first stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Nimes, behind winners BMC.
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O'Sullivan thrashes Dott in China

O'Sullivan thrashes Dott in China
Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan reaches the China Championship quarter-finals with a 5-0 defeat of Graeme Dott.
http://ift.tt/2xefB4b

GB team lead in quest for European title

GB team lead in quest for European title
Great Britain are the leading team going into Sunday's showjumping finale of the European Eventing Championships in Strzegom.
http://ift.tt/2vSsOjp

Warrington 22-8 Halifax

Warrington 22-8 Halifax
Warrington Wolves overcome Championship side Halifax to maintain their perfect record in The Qualifiers.
http://ift.tt/2xeasJp

US maintain Solheim Cup lead over Europe

US maintain Solheim Cup lead over Europe
The United States maintain their three-point lead over Europe as they shared the morning foursomes on day two of the Solheim Cup in Iowa.
http://ift.tt/2igi23u

Southampton 3-2 West Ham United

Southampton 3-2 West Ham United
Ten-man West Ham twice come from behind but Charlie Austin's injury time penalty gives Southampton their first victory under Mauricio Pellegrino.
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Great Britain v Greece

Great Britain v Greece
Watch live coverage of Great Britain against Greece from the Copper Box, London as they play a warm-up match ahead of the EuroBasket 2017.
http://ift.tt/2wk4Q3A

Stoke v Arsenal - build-up to day's late Premier League game

Stoke v Arsenal - build-up to day's late Premier League game
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 live commentary, social media analysis and images as Arsenal travel to Stoke in the Premier League.
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Liverpool 1-0 Crystal Palace

Liverpool 1-0 Crystal Palace
Sadio Mane earns Liverpool their first Premier League win of the season as Crystal Palace suffer a second straight defeat.
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Burnley 0-1 West Bromwich Albion

Burnley 0-1 West Bromwich Albion
Substitute Hal Robson-Kanu scores the winner and is also shown a red card as West Brom make it two wins from two with victory at Burnley.
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Injured jockey Buick faces long absence

Injured jockey Buick faces long absence
Jockey William Buick will be out for at least six weeks after being hurt in a fall from his mount Permian, who was fatally injured at Arlington.
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England start title defence with win

England start title defence with win
England women start the defence of their EuroHockey Championship title with a 4-1 win against Ireland in Amsterdam.
http://ift.tt/2vNysFp

Listen: Warrington Wolves v Halifax

Listen: Warrington Wolves v Halifax
Listen to BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio Merseyside as Warrington Wolves face Halifax in the Super 8s Qualifiers.
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Swansea City 0-4 Manchester United

Swansea City 0-4 Manchester United
Manchester United score three in four second-half minutes at Swansea as they win their second successive Premier League match 4-0.
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Kilmarnock 0-2 Celtic

Kilmarnock 0-2 Celtic
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Scottish Premiership game between Kilmarnock and Celtic.
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Build up to Saturday's Premier League action

Build up to Saturday's Premier League action
Listen to Radio 5 live plus team news, analysis and images as we build up to Saturday's five matches at 15:00 BST.
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New Zealand thrash Australia in Sydney

New Zealand thrash Australia in Sydney
New Zealand hammer Australia 54-34 in their Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.
http://ift.tt/2wjxzWw

England v West Indies - in-play clips, radio & text

England v West Indies - in-play clips, radio & text
In-play highlights, radio and text as West Indies resume on 44-1, trailing England by 470 on day three of the first Test at Edgbaston.
http://ift.tt/2wqThXZ

FA Cup live - South Shields v Bridlington Town

FA Cup live - South Shields v Bridlington Town
Watch live BBC Sport coverage of South Shields against Bridlington Town in the FA Cup qualifying -preliminary round.
http://ift.tt/2wjm4yb

Kilmarnock v Celtic - radio & text

Kilmarnock v Celtic - radio & text
Radio and text coverage as Kilmarnock host champions Celtic in the first of six Saturday Scottish Premiership fixtures.
http://ift.tt/2v0KQis

Saturday's EFL action - Sheff Utd v Barnsley

Saturday's EFL action - Sheff Utd v Barnsley
Follow live text, images and social media from Saturday's EFL action starting with Sheffield United against Barnsley.
http://ift.tt/2wqZbbe

Glamorgan great Shepherd dies aged 90

Glamorgan great Shepherd dies aged 90
A look at the life of Glamorgan spin-bowling great Don Shepherd who has died at the age of 90.
http://ift.tt/2wZTtem

Skier Wallace 'doing well' after crash

Skier Wallace 'doing well' after crash
British aerial skier Lloyd Wallace is "conscious and comfortable" after suffering a "severe" head injury in a training crash in Switzerland.
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Saturday football - build up to a busy day

Saturday football - build up to a busy day
Listen to Radio 5 live plus text, images and analysis as we build up to a busy day that features seven Premier League games, starting with Swansea v Manchester United (12:30 BST).
http://ift.tt/2x0nRFy

European Eventing Championships: Cross Country

European Eventing Championships: Cross Country
Watch live BBC Red Button coverage of the Cross Country competition at the European Eventing Championships in Strzegom, Poland.
http://ift.tt/2wZKOc1

Konta loses to Halep in Cincinnati

Konta loses to Halep in Cincinnati
Britain's Johanna Konta is knocked out of the Cincinnati Open after losing 6-4 7-6 (7-1) to Simona Halep, as Nick Kyrgios beats Rafael Nadal.
http://ift.tt/2v0B4wy

'Fresh' Froome set for 'vicious' Vuelta

'Fresh' Froome set for 'vicious' Vuelta
Chris Froome starts the Vuelta a Espana as favourite but who are the riders out to stop him becoming the first British winner of the race?
http://ift.tt/2wZL9LJ

Friday, August 18, 2017

Armour shoots 61 at Wyndham Championship

Armour shoots 61 at Wyndham Championship
World number 543 Ryan Armour shoots a nine-under par 61 to take share of the lead after the second round of the Wyndham Championship.
http://ift.tt/2uPGmiu

Five teams into T20 Blast quarter-finals

Five teams into T20 Blast quarter-finals
Leicestershire beat Notts by two runs, while Somerset climb from seventh to fourth to reach the T20 Blast quarter-finals.
http://ift.tt/2uZgmNy

Cook critical to Ashes hopes - Agnew

Cook critical to Ashes hopes - Agnew
England opener Alastair cook underlines his importance to his side's Ashes hopes by scoring 243 against West Indies, writes Jonathan Agnew.
http://ift.tt/2xcnMxI

Leeds 16-14 St Helens

Leeds 16-14 St Helens
Leeds Rhinos see off the iconic South Stand with an error-strewn win over Super League play-off rivals St Helens.
http://ift.tt/2wpbDsa

Bayern Munich 3-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Bayern Munich 3-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayern Munich benefit from a historic video replay decision as they open the Bundesliga season with a win over Bayer Leverkusen.
http://ift.tt/2v9M7mw

Nadal moves into Cincinnati last eight

Nadal moves into Cincinnati last eight
Rafael Nadal moves into the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals with victory over fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos.
http://ift.tt/2uPx32e

Burton Albion 2-1 Birmingham City

Burton Albion 2-1 Birmingham City
Burton Albion come from behind to beat Birmingham City and register their first Championship points of the season.
http://ift.tt/2whIFv3

'Liverpool damaged by Coutinho stance'

'Liverpool damaged by Coutinho stance'
Liverpool's refusal to sell Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona is like "cutting off your nose to spite your own face", says Jermaine Jenas.
http://ift.tt/2uQ3AoJ

Tattersall and Wilson in top 10 after dressage

Tattersall and Wilson in top 10 after dressage
Britons Gemma Tattersall and Nicola Wilson sit inside the top 10 at the halfway stage of the European Eventing Championships in Strzegom.
http://ift.tt/2fSz2vW

McIlroy to play on despite injury

McIlroy to play on despite injury
Rory McIlroy indicates that he will play again this year after saying last week that his rib injury might keep him out until 2018.
http://ift.tt/2whVV2V

Cook hits 243 as England take control

Cook hits 243 as England take control
Alastair Cook churns out 243 as England tighten their grip on West Indies on day two of the day-night Test at Edgbaston.
http://ift.tt/2fT6YZ9

Farah 'more relaxed' for switch to road

Farah 'more relaxed' for switch to road
Mo Farah is looking forward to not "having a target on his back" as he prepares for the his final UK track race.
http://ift.tt/2wYbutD

Europe lead USA in Solheim Cup

Europe lead USA in Solheim Cup
Europe lead 2½ - 1½ after Friday's opening foursomes as they try to regain the Solheim Cup from the United States.
http://ift.tt/2w9Ezov

Championship: Burton v Birmingham

Championship: Burton v Birmingham
Follow live text commentary as Burton Albion host Birmingham City in the Championship.
http://ift.tt/2vLf4Zx

Friday's Super League

Friday's Super League
Listen to live local radio commentary from Friday nights Super 8s games.
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T20 Blast - final group games

T20 Blast - final group games
Follow live text, images and social media from the final round of T20 Blast group games including in-play highlights of Sussex v Essex.
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Bosworth criticises FA over 'gay day'

Bosworth criticises FA over 'gay day'
British race walker Tom Bosworth criticises the FA's approach to tackling homophobia but says it is "very keen to make a change".
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