'I'd be lost without football' - the ex-Premier League striker playing at 49

As he approaches his 50th birthday, ex-Premier League striker Jamie Cureton tells BBC Sport why he is not ready to quit playing yet.

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Adidas to raise prices as US tariffs cost €200m

The German sportswear giant sources most of its products from Vietnam and Indonesia.

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Shaw backs Amorim approach to 'toxic' Man Utd culture

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw backs head coach Ruben Amorim's hard-line approach to improving the "toxic" and "unhealthy" culture at the club.

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World Rugby boss rejects Schmidt's clearout claim

World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin rejects Australia coach Joe Schmidt's claim that the decision around Jac Morgan's clearout at the end of the second Test against the British and Irish Lions contravened the sport's player welfare drive.

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How Chloe Kelly changed the Euro 2025 final for England

BBC Sport pundits Steph Houghton, Ellen White and Nedum Onuoha analyse the impact Chloe Kelly made for England in the Euro 2025 final against Spain.

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Red panda twins born in zoo breeding programme

The cubs were born a year after mother Xiao, 10, and 10-month-old father Flint were introduced.

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England add Overton to squad for final India Test

England add fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the decisive fifth Test against India at The Oval.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/clyj41kn9qvo

What we learned from Man Utd's win over West Ham

Bruno Fernandes underlines his importance to Manchester United by scoring twice as they open their US pre-season tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham in New Jersey.

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How Trump uses golf for political advantage

For some US presidents, golf was a break from work - but for Trump, visiting Scotland this weekend, it is anything but.

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Isak situation has to be right for Newcastle - Howe

The settling of Alexander Isak's future "has to be right for Newcastle", manager Eddie Howe says, as the striker considers his future amid interest from Liverpool.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cdxyln4qrv2o

Hot weather boosted retail sales in June

Supermarkets sold more drinks and fuel sales were up as people "ventured out", the UK statistics body says.

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Tour de France route changed to avoid diseased cows

Organisers shorten stage 19 of the Tour de France in order to avoid a herd of diseased cattle on the Col des Saisies.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/articles/c5y9y2r5l77o

Isak not in Newcastle's pre-season Asia tour squad

Newcastle have not named striker Alexander Isak in their squad for their pre-season tour of Asia.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3d1dv1gpdjo

'A win-win' - reaction in Barcelona to Rashford's arrival

Spanish football expert Andy West looks at how Marcus Rashford's loan move from Manchester United to Barcelona has been received in Spain.

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Prem season to open with first Thursday night game

The 2025-26 rebranded Prem rugby season will open with a Thursday night fixture for the first time with Sale Sharks hosting Gloucester.

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Leeds complete £17m Stach signing from Hoffenheim

Leeds United sign Germany midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim in a deal worth £17m.

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Wales name Tandy as new head coach

Steve Tandy is appointed Wales men's head coach and will lead the side into the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

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Scheffler completes dominant Open win at Portrush

World number one Scottie Scheffler claims his first Open Championship title with a four-shot victory at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

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Berger's journey from cancer to shootout hero

Ann-Katrin Berger was Germany's hero as she made two decisive saves in a penalty shootout as they defeated France in a chaotic quarter-final at Euro 2025.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ce9xed05rkyo

England 'optimistic' Williamson will play in semi

England are "very optimistic" that Leah Williamson will play against Italy in their Euro 2025 semi-final, says fellow defender Esme Morgan.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c07dlk1dn01o

'It's been difficult' - the champion who ran out of challengers

Dakota Ditcheva says her eight-month layoff has been "difficult" as the Briton returns against Sumiko Inaba at the PFL Champions Series in Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cqjqxr9221xo

Dukes to examine 'soft' cricket balls - what is going on?

Balls used in the series between England and India will be examined by the manufacturer after the first three Tests were blighted by problems.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c1jw1gn11pdo

South East hosepipe ban affecting more than 1.4 million customers comes into force

The temporary ban affects more than 1.4 million customers in Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex.

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Usyk has so much 'respect for UK fans'

Oleksandr Usyk says the UK is like his "second home", before his rematch with Briton Daniel Dubois.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/videos/c4g8ygdd3d2o

Smith joins Arsenal for world record £1m fee

Canada forward Olivia Smith becomes the most expensive signing in women's football history by completing a £1m move from Liverpool.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c3r9yz5x3w5o

What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem?

BBC Sport explores the issues around slow over-rates during the England-India Test series and looks at possible solutions.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c4ge4p7k8d9o

How does England's Euros progress compare to 2022?

BBC Sport analyses how England's Euro 2025 group-stage performance compares to how they performed in the opening round at Euro 2022.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5ypr4ny27ro

Brentford sign Henderson on two-year deal

Brentford sign England midfielder and former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract following his recent departure from Ajax.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4g84dwwndyo

World's oldest president to seek eighth term

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100.

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EU and Mexico criticise Trump's proposed 30% tariff

The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.

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'Champion Lowry recalls incredible scenes as Open returns to Portrush'

An Irishman ending the 68-year wait to crown an Open champion on the island of Ireland was a nigh-on perfect script in 2019, writes Iain Carter.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/c79qj547ww3o

US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0w1p0wq87o

Children's TV before the digital era

The story of the struggle to make programmes for children in the pre-digital days.

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Brentford set to sign Henderson after Ajax exit

England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to sign for Brentford after his exit from Ajax.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy8kgrpg49po

England too strong for Wales? Brown-Finnis' Euros predictions - final group games

Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis gives her predictions for the final round of group games at the 2025 European Championship.

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Farrell on bench for final Lions game before Tests

Owen Farrell is named on the bench for the British and Irish Lions' final tour match before the start of the Test series against Australia.

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Is 18-year-old Andreeva tennis' next big thing?

BBC Sport's Tracy Austin discusses whether 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva is tennis' next big star after she becomes the the youngest player to reach a Wimbledon quarter-final since 2007.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/videos/czxepv1zl5qo

Shelton and Djokovic top best shots from day eight at Wimbledon

Watch the best shots from day eight of Wimbledon 2025, featuring seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and American Ben Shelton.

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Hatton, 46, announces comeback, ending 13-year retirement

Former multiple world champion Ricky Hatton, 46, announces he will fight Eisa Al Dah on 2 December in Dubai, ending his 13-year retirement from boxing.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cz6g8jvdjxqo

'I couldn't open my eyes' - Norrie's next opponent Jarry

Nicolas Jarry tells BBC Sport how he went from being unable to open his eyes because of vestibular neuritis to completing an emotional Wimbledon third-round win.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/czey6gnl96no

Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at synagogue

“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.

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I left an old bench out for the scrap man, then was told to pay £500 for fly-tipping

Anna Gilkinson is one of many who claim they are being unfairly accused of fly-tipping by a private enforcement firm.

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Raducanu out of Wimbledon after falling agonisingly short against top seed Sabalenka

British number one Emma Raducanu is out of Wimbledon after falling short of top seed Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping third-round match.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cj3ry7v6gmlo

Why Sabalenka is the biggest risk-taker in tennis

BBC Sport's Naomi Broady discusses whether Aryna Sabalenka is the player on tour who takes the most risks.

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Tax cuts, healthcare and tips: The key items in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

The tax and spending bill, which is set to become law, includes sweeping changes to taxes, Social Security and more.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0eqpz23l9jo

Liverpool forward Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in a car crash, aged 28, while on holiday with his family in Spain.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cr4we9z2l42o

Kanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song

Kanye West has long sparked controversy over his anti-Semitic remarks and has declared himself a Nazi.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvge48j5lplo

Welfare Bill Passes, But At What Cost?

Last minute concessions mean government avoids possible defeat.

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Liverpool reject Bayern Munich approach for Diaz

Liverpool reject a formal approach from Bayern Munich for Colombia forward Luis Diaz, who Barcelona also enquired about earlier this summer.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c4gejxk1rlyo

Choose from all 18 courts on BBC iPlayer

The triumphs, upsets and fightbacks from the world’s greatest tennis tournament.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00cb3wq

Meet the only English manager at the Euros

Gemma Grainger will take on the biggest challenge of her career when she leads Norway into the Euros. BBC Sport has been talking to the only English head coach at the tournament.

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