Error-strewn England flunk oldest Test at Murrayfield

Captain Maro Itoje says England must "learn our lesson and move forward" after their attempt to salvage something from a slow start against Scotland is fatally undermined by a string of errors.

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Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election

Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

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Tucker's 94 keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker hits an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to a 96-run win over Oman at the T20 World Cup.

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Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

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Lucky break that changed Alexander-Arnold's Real future

Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult start at Real Madrid but his prospects are looking up - and it might earn him a ticket to the World Cup.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0q3dwkq01go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Pilates pain and spotting space - how Ford stays in England fly-half fight at 32

George Ford has looked in some unlikely places to find the edge on his Six Nations opponents and internal rivals for England's 10 shirt

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Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler

Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.

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Buy an island for £350k... but you must wade across an estuary to reach it

The 17-acre Ynys Gifftan is available to buy, but waterproofs are a must as it lies in an estuary.

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Seahawks claim dominant Super Bowl victory over Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks deliver a dominant defensive display to beat the New England Patriots 29-13 and claim their second Super Bowl victory.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/videos/c4gedl4z952o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Musicians battle to convert 10-second viral clip listeners into Spotify fans

A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full.

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Seifert half-century helps NZ beat Afghanistan

New Zealand pull off their highest run chase in T20 World Cup history as they open their Group D campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cg4gy559x0vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

No punishment for Kenworthy's graphic ICE message

Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy will not be punished after appearing to urinate a graphic message about the United States' immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) in the snow, then posting a photograph of it online.

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Ski jumpers sceptical of penis injection reports

Norwegian ski jumpers are sceptical of reports that male athletes are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/czeje06yk4eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

How Casemiro revived his Man Utd career

Casemiro's Manchester United career looked to be petering out, but the veteran midfielder has found a return to form this season.

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Trends and tactics to look for at 2026 T20 World Cup

With the T20 World Cup beginning on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at the trends and tactics from the global game that may play a part in India and Sri Lanka.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cp82ylqlm58o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Scotland leave out Van der Merwe, Kinghorn & Graham

Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn are left out of Scotland's side for the Six Nations opener against Italy.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c2d79neez5yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Lots of dark moments' – Draper now ready for Davis Cup

Jack Draper says he has had to overcome "lots of dark moments" during his injury lay-off as he prepares to make his long-awaited return in Great Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Norway in Oslo

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cz7yxx092qno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Quite annoying that we keep going on and on about it' - McCullum defends squad

In a wide-ranging interview, Brendon McCullum talks about Harry Brook's altercation with a nightclub bouncer and the criticism of England's off-field behaviour.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cgezlxj74p7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?

Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cn7j4535vxxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Moves to look out for on transfer deadline day

Sami Mokbel, Danny Murphy, Troy Deeney and Mark Chapman discuss which transfers could impact Premier League clubs on Monday's transfer deadline day.

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Anne Boleyn portrait a 'rebuttal of witch rumours'

Hever Castle says Boleyn's hands are included to rebut "hostile rumours" she had extra fingers.

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The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent

Super agent Rafaela Pimenta looks after some of the biggest names in the game. She has been speaking exclusively to the BBC

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Boffey runs second fastest indoor 800m by Briton

Isabelle Boffey runs the second fastest ever 800m indoors by a British woman, clocking one minute 57.43 seconds to win at the BU Terrier Classic in Boston.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/c4g4kezk592o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Sea search for missing girl 'hindered by storm'

Inaayah Makda was hit by a wave as she and her parents sat on a beach in Morocco, her family says.

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'I had seven caffeine shots in 15 minutes' - from hypochondria to title shot

British light-middleweight Josh Kelly tells BBC Sport about how he won his battle with chronic hypochondria to emerge as a world title contender.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cqxyyn428y7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Everything you need to know about the Champions League play-off draw

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the Champions League knockout phase play-offs work and when the draw is taking place.

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Sabalenka storms to fourth Australian Open final in a row

Aryna Sabalenka keeps her cool to storm past Elina Svitolina and reach a fourth Australian Open final in a row.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cx2wjle1z5no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c24gy9d52vno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Puffins struggle to survive as Storm Chandra sweeps country

The Scottish SPCA has urged people not to touch any puffins found on beaches and instead call the charity for advice.

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France prop Atonio retires after 'cardiac event'

France prop Uini Atonio is forced to retire after he was admitted to an intensive care unit following a "cardiac event".

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cp3zp0d9gevo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Barca president unhappy at teen's 'unpleasant' PSG move

PSG sign 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder Dro Fernandez, with the Spanish side's president calling the situation around the transfer "unpleasant".

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UK braces for severe wind and rain as Storm Chandra named

Chandra is the third major storm to hit the UK this month, after Goretti and Ingird caused widespread damage and destruction.

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Class bias should be illegal, culture review says

More than 50% of respondents to a survey on the creative sector say they experienced class bias.

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Mensik withdrawal sends Djokovic into last eight

Novak Djokovic moves through to the Australian Open quarter-finals as fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik pulls out with an abdominal injury.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cqj28ry41glo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Lost Robert Burns portrait discovered after 200 years

The rediscovered portrait by Sir Henry Raeburn was found in an auction house following a house clearance last March.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2pgnel9xeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles in storm

Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall.

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'It breaks my heart' - two-time champion Osaka withdraws through injury

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Australian Open shortly before she was due to play home qualifier Maddison Inglis.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c1klgw1zkp9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Why Rams will halt my old friend's journey to brink of Super Bowl

NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter explains why she feels Los Angeles will deny Seattle's British coach a spot in Super Bowl 60, and reacts to Buffalo's coaching change.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cn7jjz6p3xko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Would Man Utd 2008 really 'batter' Arsenal 2026?

After being challenged by Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney said the Manchester United side of 2008 would "batter" the current Arsenal team.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cz7ynd8w742o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

In pictures: Northern lights dazzle for second night across the UK

After a strong geomagnetic storm on the Sun earlier this week, the aurora was spotted for the second night in a row across the UK

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Father-to-be Ruud ready to leave Melbourne early

Norway's Casper Ruud says he "probably won't be here the next day" if his wife goes into labour during the Australian Open.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c79rxznj1ljo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Results, fans, fall-outs - factors that lead to managerial pressure

From bad results to a clash with a club's owners - BBC Sport takes a look at some of the factors that lead to managers coming under pressure.

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Some near misses, but Middlesbrough fan makes it to every match since 1996

Nick Waites celebrates his 1,400th consecutive match, but admits he has had some "very close calls".

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Spurs chiefs consider Frank's future as manager

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under significant internal scrutiny with the club considering calling time on his seven-month reign.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cgrdqer05exo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt

President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.

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'We can play for two titles' - Rohl eyes Rangers double after cup rout

Danny Rohl has targeted a league and cup double after Bojan Miovski's hat-trick helped a much-changed Rangers side to a 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic at Ibrox.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cddgm0nz59eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Two people aged 90 die in north London house fire

A man and woman were found in a burning house in Barnet, north London in the early hours of Friday.

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What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans

The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

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One in 10 patients spent over 12 hours in A&E in 2025

Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.

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'It blows me away sometimes' - how a British coach is Super Bowl contender

After blazing a trail from the British amateur game to the NFL, Aden Durde is two wins from the Super Bowl and could become Britain's first head coach.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cpwnqj48xe5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28

If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.

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China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

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Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame

Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans.

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World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

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Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant

Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0erq5gdvwqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

GB's Evans out in first round of Melbourne qualifying

Dan Evans is one of four Britons to lose in the first round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c62w60e71g9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49

Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9r3zl2ywyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Bears win first playoff game in over 15 years in comeback thriller

The Chicago Bears secure their first playoff win in 15 years with a stunning 31-27 comeback against the Green Bay Packers.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/videos/c3687g80nnwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

McColgan reclaims European 10km record in Valencia

Briton Eilish McColgan reclaims her women's European 10km record by winning in Valencia in a time of 30 minutes seven seconds.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/c205z3jdk6do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

After Venezuela, what next for Trump?

US seizes Maduro, while Trump eyes up next targets

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England's Stanway to leave Bayern in summer

England international Georgia Stanway will leave Bayern Munich upon the expiry of her contract at the end of the season.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpv7ryppx1vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Minnesota hold moment of silence for 'unspeakable tragedy'

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a moment of silence in memory of Renee Good, who was shot dead by a US immigration agent, before Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/articles/ce8rm2j8r58o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor

His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dv5zdl7ydo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Why the NFL play-offs are the 'most unusual' in years

Even NFL veterans are struggling to call this season's play-offs, with so many big names out and an array of young stars ready to battle for Super Bowl glory.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/c2e1gk03k84o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles

Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cd0yjkvxk43o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Woman detoxed alone in B&B after failing to access local treatment

Katrina McGibbon developed alcohol and drug problems in her 30s, but felt her recovery was impeded by the lack of a local, health-service run rehabilitation unit.

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Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2m at Tokyo auction

The 243kg fish went to a man known as the Tuna King, who said "the year's first tuna brings good luck".

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Drones used to carry blood in trial aimed at saving lives

It is hoped the project could lead to drones delivering life-saving help to the scenes of accidents.

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'A lion leading lambs' – Stokes needs England team-mates to step up

At times during England's Ashes defeat in Australia it has looked like Ben Stokes is a lion leading lambs and his team-mates must step up, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during news conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

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Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time.

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Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam

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Threatening, durable, learning - what makes Starc elite?

Mitchell Starc has tormented England through the 2025-26 Ashes series, so what makes him so good and what new tricks have revived his career?

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