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Gauff calls for more player privacy after racquet smash

Coco Gauff calls for more privacy for players after she was filmed smashing a racquet after a devastating defeat by Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Luiz open to Villa return as Emery reignites interest

Aston Villa make a fresh enquiry to re-sign former midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan as Unai Emery looks to bolster his options in the centre of the pitch.

New F1 cars 'look really cool' - Russell

McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain.

Man Utd's Dorgu set for weeks out with hamstring issue

In-form Patrick Dorgu is still being assessed but he is likely to miss Manchester United matches with the injury he picked up against Arsenal.

First Hundred auction to span two days in March

The Hundred's inaugural player auction will be held in London on 11 and 12 March, in a historic first for major sport in the UK.

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".

How 'Premier League' Galatasaray can derail Man City

Needing a positive result to keep their Champions League campaign on track, Galatasaray are not the side Manchester City would choose to face in their final game of the league phase.

The African champions facing Arsenal after a football revolution

Moroccan champions AS FAR have been building towards their moment in Fifa's Champions Cup against Arsenal on Wednesday.

Wales call Wainwright as Assiratti to miss Six Nations

Wales prop Keiron Assiratti is set to miss the Six Nations after suffering a calf injury with fellow Cardiff prop Sam Wainwright called into the squad.

Barclay latest British athlete to join Enhanced Games

Swimmer Emily Barclay becomes the third British athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Games, set to take place in May.

Barry goal rescues draw for Everton against Leeds

Watch Premier League highlights as Everton's Thierno Barry continues his good run of form with a second-half goal to earn the Toffees a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.

Palace could get dragged into this - Sutton

Chris Sutton tells the Monday Night Club that he believes Crystal Palace could be dragged into a relegation battle in the Premier League if they don't make a decision on manager Oliver Glasner soon.

Moyes praises Everton's 'much better' second half

Everton manager David Moyes praises a "much better" second-half display that saw French forward Thierno Barry equalise to give the Toffees a 1-1 Premier League draw with Leeds at the Hill Dickinson stadium.

Seahawks see off Rams in thriller to reach Super Bowl

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in a thrilling NFC Championship match to set up a rerun of the 2015 Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.

Carrick needs to judged over a longer period - Sutton

Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton on The Monday Night Club as the former Premier League striker praises Michael Carrick after his "brilliant start" as interim head coach of Manchester United.

Lions tour provides spark for Jones after World Cup peak

England centre Meg Jones targets the first women's Lions tour in 2027 and back-to-back World Cups in 2029 as she sets new rugby goals.

Bayern Munich open talks to extend Kane contract

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl says the German club are in talks with Harry Kane about extending the striker's contract.

Briton Hennessy to headline on BBC Two

Francesca Hennessyworld-title eliminator against Ellie Bouttell will headline at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday, live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

'It left a sour taste' - Ireland target fast Six Nations start

Captain Caelan Doris says Ireland are determined to atone for a disappointing end to last year's Six Nations, starting with next week's tournament opener against holders France.

Brighton women's coach Rado Vidosic dies aged 64

Rado Vidosic, Brighton's women's and girls' head of coaching and father of women's head coach Dario, dies aged 64.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Doncic's scoring streak continues as Lakers beat Bulls

Luka Doncic keeps up his scoring streak with 46 points against the Chicago Bulls to become the quickest Los Angeles Lakers player to reach 2,000 NBA points.

Zverev thanks serve after 24 aces help him beat Tien

Third seed Alexander Zverev thanks his serve for pulling him past an "unbelievable" Learner Tien to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.

Besiktas pay £11m for Abraham - to sell him to Villa

Besiktas pay £11.2m to Roma for Tammy Abraham - as the Turkish club prepare to sell him to Aston Villa.

England captain Sciver-Brunt hammers first-ever WPL century

Nat Sciver-Brunt makes history with an unbeaten hundred for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the first century in Women's Premier League history.

Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders?

Captain Sione Tuipulotu says Scotland must believe they can win the 2026 Six Nations, despite low expectations following a difficult autumn.

Wales to face Barbarians in Twickenham double-header in June

Wales men and women will face the Barbarians in a double-header at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham in June.

No sponsor, kit on order & visa wait - Scotland embrace late World Cup call

Scotland are "confident" visa issues will not prevent them arriving late for the men's T20 World Cup as chief executive Trudy Lindblade tells BBC Stumped about their "unique" preparations after a late call to the tournament.

Leeds have good momentum right now - Farke

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke believes his side's 1-1 draw at Everton is another "good result" and another example of their improved form, having lost only once in the past 11 matches.

'Football doesn't need to take lives' - McQueen daughters on inquest

Repeatedly heading footballs is "likely" to have contributed to the brain disease which was a factor in the death of former Scotland and Manchester United footballer Gordon McQueen, an inquest found. His daughters spoke after the verdict.

Cunha scores stunning late winner as Man Utd beat Arsenal

Two sensational second-half strikes give Manchester United a huge win that takes them above Chelsea and Liverpool into fourth.

Buendia scores screamer as Villa beat Newcastle

Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins both score as high-flying Aston Villa end their long wait for a St James' Park victory against Newcastle United.

Estevao-inspired Chelsea beat Crystal Palace

Estevao Willian replaces the injured Cole Palmer to inspire Chelsea to a comfortable win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

England lock Ward pregnant with second child

England World Cup winner Abbie Ward announces she is pregnant with her second child.

Melbourne hits 42C amid Australian Open heat warning

Extreme heat impacts the Australian Open again on Tuesday, with the tournament reaching its maximum "heat stress" rating.

Forest make £35m Mateta bid - Tuesday's gossip

Nottingham Forest make a £35m bid for Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, Juventus consider move for Everton's Beto, Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes will decide on his future at the end of the season, plus more.

Pakistan set deadline for T20 World Cup boycott decision

A decision on whether Pakistan will boycott next month's men's T20 World Cup is set to be made by early next week.

'It's unfathomable' - Dyche wants towels banned for throw-ins

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche wants the Premier League to ban towels from the sidelines after complaining about the time taken for throw-ins during his side's win at Brentford.

One week until transfer deadline day - who could be on the move?

BBC Sport looks at some of the players that have been linked with moves before the Premier League transfer deadline on 2 February at 19:00 GMT.

Bradman baggy green cap sets record fee at auction

A 'Baggy Green' cap worn by Don Bradman during a series against India in 1947-48 is been sold for A$460,000 (£232,000) at auction.

'Heading football likely to have contributed to McQueen's brain disease'

An inquest concludes that "it is likely that repetitive head impacts, sustained by heading the ball while playing football, contributed to the CTE" which was a factor in the former Scotland footballer's death.

Fulham close to agreement for Man City winger Bobb

Fulham are close to reaching an agreement to sign winger Oscar Bobb from fellow Premier League side Manchester City.

Greater belief inspiring British progress - Cairess

Emile Cairess says British athletes now have the "belief" that they can compete with the world's best before he targets Mohamed Farah's national record at the 2026 London Marathon.

Martinez edging closer to Villa career crossroads

Emiliano Martinez is hailed as the world's best goalkeeper at Aston Villa home games - but even though his team are riding high, the Argentina international is at a crossroads.

What history tells us about Arsenal's title chances

With Arsenal still four points clear despite a wobble, how confident can they be of winning the title based on Premier League precedent?

Former Wales boss Yorath remembered at funeral as 'funny, humble man'

About 100 mourners attended the funeral of the Wales and Leeds midfielder, who died aged 75.

Injuries, Everton & overseas friendly - Scotland's World Cup preparations

BBC Scotland looks at the national team's warm-up schedule, Steve Clarke's injury concerns, and what sort of shape his side's opponents are in.

Assiratti to miss Six Nations as Wales call in Wainwright

Wales prop Keiron Assiratti is set to miss the Six Nations after suffering a calf injury with fellow Cardiff prop Sam Wainwright called into the squad.

'It left a sour taste' - Ireland target fast Six Nations start

Captain Caelan Doris says Ireland are determined to atone for a disappointing end to last year's Six Nations, starting with next week's tournament opener against holders France.

Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points

Noah Caluori's teenage kicks continue as Finn Russell asks for quiet and Tommy Freeman and Henry Pollock benefit from an obscure corner of the law book.

'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now?

MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United earned their impressive win at Premier League leaders Arsenal, and how he feels the Gunners will react.

Why Arsenal's wobble may not even matter - despite 'feeling pressure'

Arsenal's winless run may normally be cause for concern - but the stats suggest they are still in control of the Premier League title race.

Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett?

Paddy Pimblett is not short of options for his return to fighting despite his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324.

Why can't Newcastle win without Guimaraes?

Newcastle United have yet to win a league game without Bruno Guimaraes since he made his debut for the club in 2022.

Surviving bombs and hunger to become a professional tennis player

Tennis is seen as a rich sport. But many stars, including Novak Djokovic and Elina Svitolina, have forged successful careers from humble beginnings.

Heart surgery & darkest nights - the unbreakable 'Baltic Gladiator'

Modestas Bukauskas' "whole life has all been about mental resilience" as the UFC fighter tells BBC Sport his remarkable story.

Rejections, depression & promise to his mum - Thiago's route to top

Igor Thiago's route to the Premier League has been far from straightforward - BBC Sport charts the rise of Brentford's record-breaking Brazilian striker.

Tactics, transfers and turmoil - inside the fall of Amorim

After 14 months, Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United - but where did it all go wrong?

Booze, beach, beaten - how England lost the Ashes

BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

I've realised I can make a difference - Hoy

In a new BBC documentary, Sir Chris Hoy shows how he is using his Olympic mindset to reframe his purpose following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more

BBC Sport explores Mohamed Salah's personality with help from the people who know him best.

Inside McLaren's season - the rules, values, incidents & relationships

Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.


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