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Second again - why has Scheffler stopped winning?
World number one Scottie Scheffler has not won a tournament since January, but what's the reason?…
English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts
English football is set to implement a radical trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal.…
Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Brighton's Welbeck
Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old keen to join new manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridg…
FIFA’s Infantino issues letter, accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate
FIFA faced criticism over several issues during the tournament, including a debate over US visa restrictions for teams.…
Real Madrid contract talks and Arsenal interest - what is Vinicius Jr's future?
With Real Madrid renewing contract talks and Arsenal showing interest, there may be no more intriguing transfer situation right now than Vinicius Jr's…
Loyal to the look: why Zohran Mamdani wears a suit in all seasons
Around town, on the pitch and even in the pool, the New York mayor keeps his suit on – what do his sartorial choices tell us?Playing football. Playing…
‘Weekday games were amazing’: pubs toast extra £150m in World Cup sales
England’s progress provides best football-related uplift of recent years, with one pub too packed to host its Dolly Parton tributeLate opening hours a…
Cape Verde World Cup star Vozinha agrees deal with Chile’s Colo Colo
The 40-year-old goalkeeper made global headlines after starring in Cape Verde’s historic run at the World Cup.…
France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as another 55,000 evacuated
More than 340,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires in France and Spain.…
Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola
Liverpool start life under Andoni Iraola with a 4-2 win over Sunderland thanks to goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and …
Joshua comes back twice to knock out Prenga and set up Fury showdown
Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns by Albania's Kristian Prenga before winning the fight in the second round.…
Typhoon Noul makes landfall in China, with hundreds of thousands evacuated
Noul hit southern Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region.…
Ramsay-Peaty in tears after missing out on gold again
An emotional Adam Ramsay-Peaty questions how his future looks after missing out on gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.…
F1 needs better balance between business and sport, says Norris
Lando Norris speaks up ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix with drivers feeling new regulations have cramped their speed.…
Letters by pre-Smiths Morrissey set for auction
The letters to a Birmingham pen pal were written by the singer between the ages of 14 and 20.…
Opinion: New Jersey pizza, the fuel of world champions
What do World Cup champions crave after a win? Pizza from an Orange, N.J., bagel shop. BXJ made 46 pies for the Spanish team after their victory.…
Commonwealth Games: Gymnast Langton’s headfirst crash leads to concussion
Gabriel Langton suffers concussion after headfirst crash off horizontal bar in the final rotation of the competition.…
South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games record with 19th medal
A record 19th medal took South Africa's Chad le Clos past shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of England.…
Venezuelans hold vigil one month after devastating earthquakes
One month after Venezuela’s earthquakes, families are still searching collapsed buildings for missing loved ones.…
Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids
The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.…
How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?
The conditions for ferocious fires are expected to worsen as the planet heats up, putting more people at riskFierce wildfires after back-to-back heatw…
Spain’s De la Fuente slams Argentina’s World Cup conduct as ‘unacceptable’
While Argentina faced criticism through World Cup 2026, post-final altercations are now being investigated.…
Norway consider complaint over Balogun ban decision
The Norwegian Football Federation is considering filing a formal complaint to Fifa's ethics committee.…
Love Island: All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare marry
The couple won the first series of the spin-off edition of the hit dating show in 2024.…
US teen buys Wilt Chamberlain jacket in thrift store that sells for $89,600
The $3 purchase was authenticated as a rare piece from Chamberlain’s final NBA seasonAn Oregon teenager admitted “I got very, very lucky” after a bask…
English FA charges Southampton coach Tonda Eckert over ‘spygate’ scandal
Allegations of spying on rivals led to Southampton's expulsion from the Championship playoff final.…
The Indian football tournament where goats replace trophies
GOATs are not players, but prizes at this football tournament in eastern India.…
Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over spygate
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal.…
‘Our hearts are crushed’: Hannah Rapp’s violent death sparks outpouring of grief
Family and boxing community grieving deeply after Rapp was killed by motorist while she was cycling in TexasThe violent death of the US boxer Hannah R…
Bay Area city manager charged for allegedly breaking into 66ft yacht while drinking
Sausalito city manager Elaine Forbes faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly trying to steal the three-story vesselA Bay Area city manager will face m…