Bournemouth agree £26m fee for Benfica defender Silva

Bournemouth agree a deal worth up to almost £26m for Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva.

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De Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.

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Manager Howe to leave Newcastle with immediate effect

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.

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Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate

Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience

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BTS say they won't submit music to the Grammy Awards

All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.

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'I needed this summer' - what next for Arsenal's Kelly?

Chloe Kelly found 2025-26 hard, but is optimistic about hers and Arsenal's prospects this season.

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Meditate, pray or watch football instead of spreading hate - Infantino

Fifa president Gianni Infantino tells critics to "meditate, pray or watch a football match" instead of "spreading hate and false rumours" about him and the World Cup.

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Man in critical condition after sea rescue

A man in his 50s is in critical condition, and a man in his 20s and a teenage girl remain in hospital.

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Wilson makes Leeds debut in defeat by Wrexham

Wales attacking midfielder Harry Wilson makes his first outing for Leeds United as they are beaten 3-2 by Wrexham in the club's opening pre-season game.

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Unhappy Tottenham players should leave - De Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi says players who are not "proud and happy to stay" at the club should leave.

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Eastern Rosellas! - Meet the seven-year-old behind viral song

Seven-year-old Miles Phillips' hit song has now had 1.5m views and was even played on the radio.

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'I love a good scrap' - Ramsay-Peaty ready for his apprentice

Adam Ramsay-Peaty says he expects a "good scrap" as master meets apprentice in the Glasgow swimming pool at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

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Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix

Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace after two impressive seasons.

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Gymnast Amankwaah following in Fragapane's footsteps

Teenage gymnast Shantae Amankwaah on making her Commonwealth Games debut and following in Claudia Fragapane's footsteps.

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No men's Ashes Test in north of England - full 2027 schedule

Neither Old Trafford nor Headingley will host a men's Ashes Test between England and Australia next summer.

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Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Rodriguez on free

Arsenal bring in Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer - the Women's Super League side's sixth signing of the summer.

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Ex-Villa striker Duran joins seventh club aged 22

Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins Benfica on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.

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Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects a new contract amid growing Premier League interest in the England international.

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Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour

The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour.

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How the World Cup has affected your Premier League team

Now Spain have been crowned world champions after victory over Argentina in New Jersey, attention will quickly shift to the new domestic season.

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Rapp, 26, dies after being hit by car while cycling

American boxer Hannah Rapp dies aged 26 after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas.

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The harrowing dark side of England's World Cup exit

During a major football tournament such as the World Cup, some women and girls are constantly living in fear - because domestic abuse rises when England play, research shows.

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World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed

Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.

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Scotland goalkeeper Gordon announces retirement

Goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces his retirement from football, bringing an end to a 25-year playing career.

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Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit

Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.

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We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England.

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Stokes set for first game since England retirement

Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to play for the first time since retiring from international cricket.

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I hunted the men who secretly film their wives and share footage online

What disturbed Jess the most was men sharing footage of wives, girlfriends and loved ones.

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BBC experts pick their England World Cup semi-final XI - do you agree?

England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?

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I passed my Grade 8 piano exam with one hand

Freya Terris' achievement has inspired music exam board ABRSM to publish a new syllabus for one hand.

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How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya

Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.

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'The perfect football song': Why England fans (like Beckham) and players love Wonderwall

David Beckham joined in with the latest Oasis singalong, following England's World Cup win in Miami.

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Should Argentina take Messi off penalties?

Lionel Messi keeps rewriting World Cup history, but after his latest miss from the spot, should Argentina hand penalty duties to someone else?

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New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

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Haaland has advantage over Man City team-mates

BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards, Wayne Rooney and Cesar Azpilicueta look ahead to England's match against Norway and feel that Erling Haaland will have an advantage over his Manchester City team-mates in the match.

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Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister

Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader.

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Mexico boss' explicit heckle a bit of fun - Gordon

England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun".

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The US and Iran exchange fire as Trump says the ceasefire is over… or is it?

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'Sack him' - Stokes on potential retirement rule breach

Ben Stokes reacts after the ICC contacted the ECB over a potential rule breach linked to his retirement announcement.

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Why Newcastle target Manzambi is in demand

Johan Manzambi has been one of the World Cup's breakout stars, so can Newcastle United win the race to sign the Freiburg midfielder?

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The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka

Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago.

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Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities

Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province.

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Glasner becomes Forest's fifth head coach in a year

Former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner replaces Vitor Pereira following his sacking last week.

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Tuchel criticises Fifa over Balogun - where does this end?

England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun.

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Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber

World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.

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All Blacks beat France in thrilling Nations Championship opener

Will Jordan scores twice to help New Zealand beat France as the inaugural Nations Championship opens with a captivating, nine-try thriller in Christchurch.

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Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch

Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.

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Usyk in Zuffa talks for farewell bout with Wilder

Oleksandr Usyk is in talks with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing for a farewell fight against Deontay Wilder in America.

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King Charles takes part in historic Borders hand ba' game

The King gets proceedings under way in the Jedburgh sporting battle which dates back centuries.

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'You can't catch your breath' - how will Azteca altitude impact England?

BBC Sport explores how playing football at high altitude affects the body and mind as England prepare to visit Mexico and their fortress Azteca Stadium.

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Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him

The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.

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