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Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report

Racist abuse aimed at England footballers on social media was amplified during the World Cup by algorithms designed to maximise engagement and profit, according

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Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half

England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half

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Man City join Man Utd in Kone race - Thursday's gossip
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Man City join Man Utd in Kone race - Thursday's gossip

Manchester City look set to rival neighbours Manchester United for Manu Kone, Aston Villa interested in Tosin Adarabioyo and Tottenham in talks over Man City du

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Duran stars as Celtic ease to comfortable win over LASK
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Duran stars as Celtic ease to comfortable win over LASK

Celtic take a huge step towards the Champions League as two stunning Camilo Duran strikes help carve out a commanding first-leg play-off lead against LASK.

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Duran's incredible double edges Celtic closer to Champions League
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Duran's incredible double edges Celtic closer to Champions League

Camilo Duran scores two excellent goals for Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Austria's LASK, finding the top corner with a vol

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Rashford wants to play football 'without name mentioned every day'
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Rashford wants to play football 'without name mentioned every day'

Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manc

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'Tough road back' to PGA Tour from LIV - McIlroy
BBC SPORT19 Aug

'Tough road back' to PGA Tour from LIV - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy feels it could be a "tough road back" to the PGA Tour for those players currently signed up to LIV Golf.

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How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain
BBC SPORT19 Aug

How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain

Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.

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Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side

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'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'
BBC SPORT19 Aug

'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'

Parents should not be scared their children might not come back from a cycling race following the death of Finlay Tarling, Lorena Wiebes says after winning the

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Kane plays down returning to Premier League in future
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Kane plays down returning to Premier League in future

Harry Kane says "the itch isn't there as much anymore" to one day return to England from Germany and try and break the all-time scoring record in the Premier Le

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Delap loses number nine shirt & trains away from first team
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Delap loses number nine shirt & trains away from first team

Chelsea have split their players into two training groups at Cobham, involving several players who could move before the transfer window closes, including Liam

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Athletics coach believed missing is in jail for sexual assault
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Athletics coach believed missing is in jail for sexual assault

English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.

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Two collapses in four days - what's happening to Musiala?
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Two collapses in four days - what's happening to Musiala?

Jamal Musiala is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing twice in four days during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendlies.

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Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Why positive cocaine test could mean end of Kyrgios' career

Nick Kyrgios once said he did not want to play tennis into his 30s. A positive cocaine test could have brought an end to his career aged 31.

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'Leader' Sainz commits to Williams with new deal
BBC SPORT19 Aug

'Leader' Sainz commits to Williams with new deal

Carlos Sainz signs a new contract to stay at the Williams team into 2027 and beyond.

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Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'

Manchester United are in talks to make Carlos Baleba their 'third midfielder' as the club revamp Michael Carrick's squad.

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Inter close in on £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Inter close in on £30m deal for Liverpool's Jones

Italian champions Inter Milan are closing in on a deal worth 35m euros (£30m) for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones.

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Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa

Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.

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I won FPL last season - here are my five best tips
BBC SPORT19 Aug

I won FPL last season - here are my five best tips

Want to win your Fantasy Premier League mini-league but need some expert advice? Here are some tips from last season's champion Erik Ibsen.

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How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions
BBC SPORT19 Aug

How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions

How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.

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England skittle Pakistan at Headingley on Root's return as Test captain
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England skittle Pakistan at Headingley on Root's return as Test captain

Joe Root's second spell as England Test captain began with his side skittling Pakistan for 171 at Headingley as Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each bagged five-

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Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by Dott, court told
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Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by Dott, court told

A woman who was allegedly sexually abused as a schoolgirl by former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has told a court she "struggled" to tell anybody about wh

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Kevin Blake's York tips: Ebor Festival day two picks
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Kevin Blake's York tips: Ebor Festival day two picks

Sky Sports Racing’s Kevin Blake reveals a trio of picks as York's Ebor Festival rolls on into day two on Thursday.

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Masters, Webb criticise FIFA over Balogun red card controversy
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Masters, Webb criticise FIFA over Balogun red card controversy

Two of the most powerful men in English football have joined forces to hit out at FIFA and the U-turn which allowed USA striker Folarin Balogun to play on at th

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Jaissle: Club aligned on Newcastle squad needing adjustments
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Jaissle: Club aligned on Newcastle squad needing adjustments

Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle says the club are aligned on the need for "adjustments" to the squad in the final few weeks of the summer transfer window.

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'Exceptional' Robinson hailed as he and Tongue cut match ball in half
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'Exceptional' Robinson hailed as he and Tongue cut match ball in half

Ollie Robinson was branded 'exceptional' by team-mate Josh Tongue after both pace bowlers bagged five-wicket hauls as England bowled Pakistan out for 171 runs o

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Item surprises big two for Juddmonte International glory
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Item surprises big two for Juddmonte International glory

Item delivered for Andrew Balding and the sponsors to land a 10-1 surprise in the Juddmonte International at York – with the big two of Constitution River and O

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Spurs in talks over Man City pair Savinho and Marmoush
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Spurs in talks over Man City pair Savinho and Marmoush

Tottenham are in talks with Manchester City over a potential double deal for Savinho and Omar Marmoush.

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Doyle: King George heroine 'too hot' for Oaks field
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Doyle: King George heroine 'too hot' for Oaks field

Our ambassador returns to preview the second day of the Ebor Festival at York on Thursday, covering a variety of Group, Handicap and Listed events.

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Fisher opponent revealed ahead of Copper Box return
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Fisher opponent revealed ahead of Copper Box return

Johnny Fisher's opponent has been confirmed as Michael Pirotton ahead of the eagerly awaited return of the 'Romford Bull' next month.

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Papers: Man City set to bid for Fernandez despite missing Chelsea deadline
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Papers: Man City set to bid for Fernandez despite missing Chelsea deadline

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

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LIV Golf chief 'optimistic' over future but issues funding deadline warning
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LIV Golf chief 'optimistic' over future but issues funding deadline warning

LIV Golf chief executive Scott O’Neil insists he is optimistic about the league’s long-term future but has warned of a ‘very compressed timeline’ to finalise fr

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Duran, Duran! Celtic earn thumping CL win after new star's double
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Duran, Duran! Celtic earn thumping CL win after new star's double

Celtic took a huge step towards a return to the Champions League with stunning goals from Benjamin Nygren and Camilo Duran.

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McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA Tour return builds
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McIlroy questions LIV stars 'value' as talk of PGA Tour return builds

Rory McIlroy gave his fiery opinion on LIV players potentially returning to the PGA Tour amid the uncertain future of LIV Golf.

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'Strange one!' | The bizarre reason why Hadjar is set to miss Dutch GP!
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'Strange one!' | The bizarre reason why Hadjar is set to miss Dutch GP!

Sky Sports' Craig Slater explains why Isack Hadjar will miss the Dutch Grand Prix.

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Chelsea latest: Four players training away from first team as squad numbers revealed
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Chelsea latest: Four players training away from first team as squad numbers revealed

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'Have they brought value?!' - McIlroy warns of 'tough road back' for LIV stars
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'Have they brought value?!' - McIlroy warns of 'tough road back' for LIV stars

Rory McIlroy has warned that it could be a ‘tough road back’ for LIV Golf players wanting to return to the PGA Tour and has questioned the value they would offe

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Celtic 3-0 LASK - Match report & reaction
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Celtic 3-0 LASK - Match report & reaction

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Highlights: England dominant on day one against Pakistan
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Highlights: England dominant on day one against Pakistan

Highlights from day one of the first Test between England and Pakistan.

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Tongue: We're in a great position but tomorrow morning will be crucial
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Tongue: We're in a great position but tomorrow morning will be crucial

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ESPN20 Aug

Sources: Texans' Higgins tears ACL, out for season

Texans second-year wideout Jayden Higgins will miss the season after suffering a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Raiders, sources told NFL Network.

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ESPN20 Aug

Sources: Bucs hand Vea 1-year, $30M extension

Two-time Pro-Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on a one-year extension that guarantees him $30 million, sources told ESPN'

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ESPN20 Aug

CEO says LIV will return, 'wouldn't bet against us'

CEO Scott O'Neil is confident LIV Golf will continue as it attempts to remake itself, but he also expressed a desire for the new version to be accepted into the

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ESPN20 Aug

McIlroy questions value of LIV players to PGA

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy offered different opinions Wednesday on whether LIV Golf players potentially returning to the PGA Tour would bring value.

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ESPN20 Aug

Wings star Fudd out for season with knee injury

Wings star guard Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft, will undergo a procedure on her injured right knee and miss the remainder of the season.

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ESPN20 Aug

Multiple NFL signees granted 5th year of eligibility

Former Ole Miss starters Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Wydett Williams, all of whom signed with NFL teams this summer, are among a group of athletes who w

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ESPN20 Aug

CB Diggs joins Seahawks, cites former teammates

Former Cowboys Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs plans to sign a one-year deal with the Seahawks, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

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ESPN20 Aug

McCarthy to hand reins to Howard, Allar vs. Jets

The Steelers will start second-year quarterback Will Howard against the Jets on Friday while 2026 fourth-round pick Drew Allar will follow.

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ESPN20 Aug

🏈 'Drumbeat' fantasy players you cannot ignore

Liz Loza identifies six players generating excitement who could eventually turn into league winners.

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva earn comeback win over Sabah
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Hapoel Be'er Sheva earn comeback win over Sabah

Hapoel Be'er Sheva fight back from a goal down to beat Sabah in the first leg of their Champions League play-off.

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ESPN19 Aug

FedEx Cup playoffs: Rickie Fowler among top names looking to advance to Tour Championship

The playoffs continue in St. Louis with 50 golfers looking to advance to the Tour Championship. Who is on the bubble to advance, and what can we expect from Sco

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ESPN19 Aug

Welcome to the preseason Bottom 10 (pending Jayden Daniels' approval for No. 5)

We bid summer adieu and embark on a new season of celebrating the best of the worst, on and off the field.

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Bodo/Glimt in strong position following first-leg win at NEC
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Bodo/Glimt in strong position following first-leg win at NEC

Last season's Champions League fairytale side Bodo/Glimt look set to qualify for this year's edition of the competition after winning 3-1 away at NEC Nijmegen o

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Celje fight back to earn draw against Slovan Bratislava
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Celje fight back to earn draw against Slovan Bratislava

Slovenia's Celje fight back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw away against Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava in the first leg of the Champions League play-offs

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Celtic take the lead through Nygren's 'magnificent' strike
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Celtic take the lead through Nygren's 'magnificent' strike

Celtic take the lead in their Champions League play-off first leg against LASK, as Benjamin Nygren finds the top corner in spectacular fashion from outside of t

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ESPN19 Aug

Is PCA or Ohtani the MVP? Here's what MLB players had to say

The battle for the National League's biggest honor is getting tighter by the day. Here's which star has most impressed those who face them.

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Five each for Tongue & Robinson on day one
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Five each for Tongue & Robinson on day one

Reaction from Tongue at Headingley as he, and Robinson, take five wickets one day one.

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ESPN19 Aug

How the rebuilt Pac-12 looks to be 'in a tier of its own'

Pac-12 After Dark is returning, but will the rebuilt conference be able to find the balance between its past and what it's trying to become?

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ESPN19 Aug

'The team being hunted': Why things feel -- and look -- different for the Patriots in 2026

After an eventful offseason with much roster turnover, New England is again focusing on identity to combat a harder schedule.

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Robinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Robinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 o

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Bryce and Elwiss star as The Blaze hammer Durham
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Bryce and Elwiss star as The Blaze hammer Durham

The Blaze post a record score in beating Durham in the One-Day Cup to stay top as Hampshire, Warwickshire and Somerset also win.

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England's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each
BBC SPORT19 Aug

England's two-man show - Tongue and Robinson take five wickets each

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue have a day to remember as they both take five-wicket hauls, as England bowl Pakistan out for 171 on day one of the first Test at

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Sheff Utd could face points deduction after High Court ruling
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Sheff Utd could face points deduction after High Court ruling

Sheffield United could incur a 12-point deduction after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation.

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ESPN19 Aug

What Kyle Busch's death exposed about NASCAR's culture of toughness

Kyle Busch embodied NASCAR toughness. His death forced a look at what that means.

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Tongue takes back-to-back wickets but misses out on hat-trick
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Tongue takes back-to-back wickets but misses out on hat-trick

Josh Tongue removes Salman Ali Agha and Ali Usman in back-to-back balls but falls just short of the hat-trick as Khurram Shahzad hits the third delivery emphati

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ESPN19 Aug

A decade of elite men's soccer as seen through the FC 100

We've been tracking the FC 100 since 2016 and a lot has changed in the game -- though Lionel Messi has been ever-present. Gab Marcotti reflects on the list, its

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ESPN19 Aug

2026 FC 100: Kane, Yamal, Messi among best men's soccer players

Before the 2026-27 season kicks off across Europe this weekend, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer, including those who starred

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ESPN19 Aug

The top 12 games left in the WNBA regular season

With all the seeding and five playoff spots still up for grabs, these are the most impactful WNBA games left.

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Send your cricket data questions to BBC Sport & CricViz
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Send your cricket data questions to BBC Sport & CricViz

Send your cricket data questions to BBC Sport and we will get CricViz to answer a selection of them.

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Reijnders leaves Man City for Al-Qadsiah in £52m deal
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Reijnders leaves Man City for Al-Qadsiah in £52m deal

Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completes a £52m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah from Manchester City.

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ESPN19 Aug

Power Rankings: Can the Liberty find their way into the top four?

New York, up two spots this week, appears to be back in the hunt for a top-four seed in the playoffs.

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Bears sign Australia batter Weatherald for 2027
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Bears sign Australia batter Weatherald for 2027

Warwickshire sign Australia opening batter Jake Weatherald for the 2027 County Championship season.

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Kelly and Tector return for England ODI series
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Kelly and Tector return for England ODI series

Arlene Kelly and Alice Tector recover from injury to be included in Ireland's squad for their one-day international series against England in September.

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ESPN19 Aug

Knicks in 5? Adebayo's 83? Picking the NBA moment that defined the 2025-26 season

ESPN analyst Zach Kram examines the moment from last season that could be remembered years -- if not decades -- to come.

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Champion Smith dreams of Hillsborough after homecoming
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Champion Smith dreams of Hillsborough after homecoming

World champion Dalton Smith says fighting at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough next year would be the "cherry on the cake".

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England to face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in tri-series
BBC SPORT19 Aug

England to face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in tri-series

England will play Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore and Rawalpindi in a one-day international tri-series in October.

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'Everyone wants clarity' over Man City charges, says Arsenal chief
BBC SPORT19 Aug

'Everyone wants clarity' over Man City charges, says Arsenal chief

Arsenal's chief executive Richard Garlick speaks out on the case against Manchester City and the more than 100 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financia

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Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears

Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.

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Cardiff sign Leicester lock Manz on loan
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Cardiff sign Leicester lock Manz on loan

Cardiff strengthen pack ahead of 2026-27 season by signing Leicester lock Tom Manz on loan.

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Mourinho told Vinicius Jr 'not worth' leaving Real
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Mourinho told Vinicius Jr 'not worth' leaving Real

Jose Mourinho explains how he successfully persuaded Vinicius Jr to remain the Spanish club.

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'What a start!' - Robinson's immediate impact for England
BBC SPORT19 Aug

'What a start!' - Robinson's immediate impact for England

Ollie Robinson gives England the perfect start on the opening morning of the first Test against Pakistan by trapping Azan Awais lbw with the first ball of the d

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Root 'really excited' to lead England again as captain
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Root 'really excited' to lead England again as captain

Speaking on the morning of the opening Test against Pakistan, Joe Root says he's "really excited" to be England captain for a second time and has called on his

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New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders
BBC SPORT19 Aug

New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.

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Hadjar to miss Dutch Grand Prix with wrist injury
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Hadjar to miss Dutch Grand Prix with wrist injury

Red Bull's Isack Hadjar will miss this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix after injuring his wrist during the summer break.

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Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Kyrgios suspended after positive cocaine test

Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

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Sabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Sabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat

Aryna Sabalenka needs just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations boil over after he misses three match point

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Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap
BBC SPORT19 Aug

Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap

Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.

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5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce
BBC SPORT19 Aug

5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

Ade, Emily & Liam on Ali in the heavyweight scene, boxing's chin & governing body reforms

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Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?
BBC SPORT18 Aug

Venus Williams given US Open singles wildcard - will Serena join her?

Venus Williams is given a wildcard for the US Open singles - and sister Serena could potentially still join her with one spot remaining.

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Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
BBC SPORT18 Aug

Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story

Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.

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Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season
BBC SPORT18 Aug

Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season

Alex Albon will stay at Williams for the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension.

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Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'
BBC SPORT18 Aug

Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'

Joe Root calls on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of his second reign as Test captain.

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Ukraine appeals to FIA to overturn Russia inclusion
BBC SPORT18 Aug

Ukraine appeals to FIA to overturn Russia inclusion

Ukraine's government appeals against FIA's decision to welcome back Russian and Belarussian drivers.

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Whaley earns Walker Cup spot after US Amateur win
BBC SPORT18 Aug

Whaley earns Walker Cup spot after US Amateur win

Jack Whaley is named in the 10‑man GB&I Walker Cup squad two days after winning the US Amateur Championship.

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Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit
BBC SPORT18 Aug

Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit

Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer.

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How has the dry weather affected rugby clubs?
BBC SPORT18 Aug

How has the dry weather affected rugby clubs?

BBC Sport examines how the drought conditions in England have affected rugby clubs.

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What's going on at Cadillac and Haas? F1 Q&A
BBC SPORT18 Aug

What's going on at Cadillac and Haas? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix.

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Williams sisters 'find our way to each other' but lose on doubles return
BBC SPORT18 Aug

Williams sisters 'find our way to each other' but lose on doubles return

Serena and Venus Williams lose a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.

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Knowles has top-flight ambition for Cornish Pirates
BBC SPORT18 Aug

Knowles has top-flight ambition for Cornish Pirates

TV presenter Nick Knowles believes Cornish Pirates are capable of making the Prem after investing in the club.

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Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador

Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery is selected in Great Britain's Davis Cup team to face Ecuador in September.

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Emotional Whaley credits dad for US Amateur glory
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Emotional Whaley credits dad for US Amateur glory

It was very much a family affair for Jack Whaley as he became only the third Englishman to triumph in the US Amateur Championship on Sunday.

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LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'
BBC SPORT17 Aug

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'

LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

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Brown on Hedges, hype and history
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Brown on Hedges, hype and history

Buncey sits down with Pat Brown ahead of his British cruiserweight title shot

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Fan knitting, huge hitting and catches galore - The best of The Hundred
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Fan knitting, huge hitting and catches galore - The best of The Hundred

As The Hundred comes to an end for another season, BBC Sport looks back at the best moments from the 2026 men and women's tournaments.

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Newcastle lock Usher signs new deal
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Newcastle lock Usher signs new deal

Newcastle Red Bulls lock Oscar Usher signs a new three-year deal with the club.

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Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

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Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract

Wales centre Eddie James signs a new contract with Scarlets before the start of the 2026-27 season.

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Dean to captain England against Ireland
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Dean to captain England against Ireland

Charlie Dean will lead England for their one-day international series against Ireland in September, with regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt among a number of seni

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Ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Halaholo retires
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Halaholo retires

Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo has ended his professional rugby career after 'a series of niggling injuries'.

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What is the format for F1 sprint races in 2026?
BBC SPORT17 Aug

What is the format for F1 sprint races in 2026?

There are six sprint races in the 2026 season and here is all you need to know about how the format works.

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How to follow Dutch Grand Prix on the BBC
BBC SPORT17 Aug

How to follow Dutch Grand Prix on the BBC

All the key BBC coverage details for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, from 21-23 August.

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Scheffler cruises to eight-shot win at first FedEx Cup play-off
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Scheffler cruises to eight-shot win at first FedEx Cup play-off

World number one Scottie Scheffler cruises to an eight-shot victory at the first FedEx Cup play-off event at the St Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.

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Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell
BBC SPORT17 Aug

Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell

A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.

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McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude
BBC SPORT16 Aug

McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

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Whaley becomes third Englishman to win US Amateur
BBC SPORT16 Aug

Whaley becomes third Englishman to win US Amateur

Jack Whaley becomes only the third Englishman to win the US Amateur as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion.

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Seifert powers Super Giants to first Hundred title
BBC SPORT16 Aug

Seifert powers Super Giants to first Hundred title

Tim Seifert smashes 72 off 38 balls as Manchester Super Giants beat Trent Rockets by five-wickets in the men's Hundred final at Lord's to claim their first titl

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Rockets dominate Sunrisers to win first Hundred title
BBC SPORT16 Aug

Rockets dominate Sunrisers to win first Hundred title

Trent Rockets win their first Hundred title in the women's competitionafter bowling out Sunrisers Leeds for 91 to win by eight-wickets in the final at Lord's.

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Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss
BBC SPORT16 Aug

Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss

Britain's Arthur Fery beats Australia's James Duckworth at the Cincinnati Open but Novak Djokovic falls to a shock defeat by Argentina's Thiago Tirante.

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Shields eyes Price after dominant middleweight return
BBC SPORT16 Aug

Shields eyes Price after dominant middleweight return

Claressa Shields makes a powerful return to middleweight, stopping Kaye Scott in the sixth round to reclaim the WBA and WBC titles in Atlanta.

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Scheffler in charge as he chases first win since January
BBC SPORT15 Aug

Scheffler in charge as he chases first win since January

World number one Scottie Scheffler will take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the St Jude Championship as he chases his first victory since January.

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Wales great Jones set to join Ospreys board
BBC SPORT15 Aug

Wales great Jones set to join Ospreys board

Ospreys are set to announce former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.

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Ex-tennis player Bautista Agut scores on football debut
BBC SPORT15 Aug

Ex-tennis player Bautista Agut scores on football debut

Roberto Bautista Agut scores twice on his debut for Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos - just over a month after retiring from tennis.

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WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three-team plan
BBC SPORT15 Aug

WRU condemns abuse and doubles down on three-team plan

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) states there is no prospect of the game generating enough revenue to fund four professional teams beyond 2028.

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Scheffler equals course record to lead first play-off event
BBC SPORT14 Aug

Scheffler equals course record to lead first play-off event

Scottie Scheffler equalls the course record with a nine-under 61 as he opens up a three-stroke lead at the end of the second round of the St Jude Championship i

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Davies calls for WRU board to step down
BBC SPORT14 Aug

Davies calls for WRU board to step down

Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union board to step down.

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Start of England's community rugby season postponed
BBC SPORT14 Aug

Start of England's community rugby season postponed

The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England.

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Colon dies 11 years after brain injury in fight
BBC SPORT14 Aug

Colon dies 11 years after brain injury in fight

Prichard Colon, who suffered a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight, dies aged 33, his father Richard confirms on social media.

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Swiatek beats Rybakina for first title of season
BBC SPORT14 Aug

Swiatek beats Rybakina for first title of season

Iga Swiatek secures her first WTA title of the season with a straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina in the final of the Canadian Open.

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Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
BBC SPORT14 Aug

Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage

Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.

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Draper & Choinski lose in Cincinnati as Norrie progresses
BBC SPORT13 Aug

Draper & Choinski lose in Cincinnati as Norrie progresses

Jan Choinski and Jack Draper are knocked out of the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday as fellow Briton Cameron Norrie progresses.

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The Chequered Flag Podcast
BBC SPORT13 Aug

The Chequered Flag Podcast

How did former F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen catch out Becky Evans in front of 50,000 people?

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Would more sprint races be a positive change for Formula 1?
BBC SPORT13 Aug

Would more sprint races be a positive change for Formula 1?

Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans discuss what benefits could come from an increased number of sprint weekends in the Formula 1 calendar, both for

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What is the F1 summer shutdown?
BBC SPORT13 Aug

What is the F1 summer shutdown?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team look at the summer shutdown in Formula 1.

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Golfer admits 'stupidity' after faking hole-in-one
BBC SPORT13 Aug

Golfer admits 'stupidity' after faking hole-in-one

An amateur golfer says he has "completely made a fool" of himself after admitting he faked making a hole-in-one at a tournament in the United States.

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Swiatek into first final of her 'toughest season'
BBC SPORT13 Aug

Swiatek into first final of her 'toughest season'

Iga Swiatek will meet Elena Rybakina in the Canadian Open final after both players battled through their semi-finals in three sets.

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Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan
BBC SPORT13 Aug

Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan

Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.

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Andrew Benson Q&A: Send us your questions
BBC SPORT13 Aug

Andrew Benson Q&A: Send us your questions

Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson is doing a weekly Q&A this season, so get your questions in now.

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Rybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open
BBC SPORT12 Aug

Rybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open

Elena Rybakina comes back from a set and a break down to beat Naomi Osaka in three sets in their Canadian Open quarter-final.

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Cadillac replace team boss Lowdon with Budkowski
BBC SPORT12 Aug

Cadillac replace team boss Lowdon with Budkowski

Formula 1 team Cadillac have a new team principal in former Alpine boss Marcin Budkowski, replacing Graeme Lowdon.

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Dubois unification fight moves closer as Turhan joins MVP
BBC SPORT12 Aug

Dubois unification fight moves closer as Turhan joins MVP

Turkish lightweight world champion Elif Nur Turhan signs with Most Valuable Promotions, bringing a potential unification fight with Briton Caroline Dubois a ste

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Unbeaten Liddard chasing 'little George's dream'
BBC SPORT12 Aug

Unbeaten Liddard chasing 'little George's dream'

George Liddard says he is living out a boyhood dream as he prepares to fight for the vacant European middleweight title.

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Are crossover fights ruining the sweet science?
BBC SPORT12 Aug

Are crossover fights ruining the sweet science?

Ade, Emily & Liam on crossover fights, boxing's technical GOAT & weigh-in reforms

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Jodar on verge of smashing record for fastest rise to top 10
BBC SPORT11 Aug

Jodar on verge of smashing record for fastest rise to top 10

The teenage Spaniard's rise to the top of tennis is set to be faster than the sport's modern greats

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Can Lawson keep seat for 2027 season? - F1 Q&A
BBC SPORT11 Aug

Can Lawson keep seat for 2027 season? - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

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Boxing's Mr Versatile
BBC SPORT10 Aug

Boxing's Mr Versatile

Buncey sits down with renowned trainer, cutman and Hall of Famer Russ Anber

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Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title
BBC SPORT9 Aug

Niemann wins as Rahm secures LIV season title

Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.

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Hull lets late lead slip as Huang, 17, wins again
BBC SPORT9 Aug

Hull lets late lead slip as Huang, 17, wins again

England's Charley Hull lets slip a one-shot lead with two holes to play at the PIF London Championship as 17-year-old Anna Huang wins her fourth event on the La

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McKenna claims IBF middleweight title in Dublin
BBC SPORT9 Aug

McKenna claims IBF middleweight title in Dublin

Aaron McKenna produces a dominant performance against Etinosa Oliha to claim the IBF world middleweight title in his first professional fight on Irish soil.

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Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch
BBC SPORT8 Aug

Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch

Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.

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