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Rangers one point clear as Celtic beat Glasgow City

Rangers remain a point clear at the top of the SWPL after their 2-1 comeback win over Hibernian was followed by Celtic holding off Glasgow City to win 2-1 at Petershill.

Huddersfield shrug off slow start to beat Broncos

Huddersfield shake off a slow start to claim their third away win of the season as the Broncos seek a first Super League point.

Hate crime law could damage trust in police - chief

Ch Supt Rob Hay says people could feel "aggrieved" if details are recorded when there has been no crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tE24cpo via IFTTT

Government pledges support for Stormont stability

It follows the resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as DUP leader after he was charged with historical sex offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WYRQpUP via IFTTT

Sevilla condemn racist abuse of Acuna

Sevilla say left-back Marcos Acuna and the club's coaching staff were the targets of "racist and xenophobic abuse" during Saturday's La Liga win at Getafe.

Rickshaw destroyed in fire near Buckingham Palace

Onlookers described hearing an "explosion" on Buckingham Gate after the electric rickshaw caught fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iyN5Z3r via IFTTT

More should have reached 50 caps, says McMillan

Louise McMillan believes she is "standing on the shoulders" of women who should have received 50 Scotland caps as she reaches the milestone against France.

'Best in the world' Jokic has to win MVP - Braun

Denver Nuggets' Christian Braun believes team-mate Nikola Jokic deserves to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award for the 2023/24 season.

Severn Stars seal narrow win at Saracens Mavericks

Severn Stars secure a narrow 58-56 victory at Saracens Mavericks in a thrilling game in the Netball Super League on Friday.

Rees-Zammit signs with NFL champions Chiefs

Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit joins back-to-back Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M4RyfYv via IFTTT

Zverev beats Marozsan to reach Miami semi-finals

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev ends the run of Fabian Marozsan to set up a Miami Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz or Grigor Dimitrov.

5 Live Sport

Eleanor Oldroyd looks back at the 30 defining sporting moments heard on 5 Live.

Former F1 boss Briatore has heart surgery

Former Renault F1 boss and ex-Queens Park Rangers co-owner Flavio Briatore has heart surgery to remove a benign tumour.

Nolan and Thomas to receive knighthood and damehood

The pair have worked on a string of films and are being honoured for services to their industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qkADEOu via IFTTT

GB's Lee to miss Paris Olympics after spinal surgery

British Olympic champion Matty Lee will miss this summer's Games in Paris after undergoing spinal surgery.

Police reassess decision on Rayner allegations

A Tory MP asked police to investigate whether Labour's deputy leader gave false information on documents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZRIT6P4 via IFTTT

Listen: National League - Gateshead v Hartlepool & Solihull v Southend

Listen to local BBC radio commentaries from two games in the National League as Gateshead take on Hartlepool United and Solihull Moors face Southend United.

Care worker migrant surge 'should've been obvious'

The former independent borders watchdog has criticised the Home Office's approach foreign care staff and airport security. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HbD3ZXx via IFTTT

Church limited Clapham attacker's attendance

Abdul Shokoor Ezedi's won asylum in 2020 but new documents detail a sexual assault conviction in 2018. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jH7YlWk via IFTTT

When Sinner met Buffon & Italy national team in Miami

World number three Jannik Sinner talks to Sportsworld’s Lee James about meeting the Italy national football team in Miami.

Stolen Gary the Gorilla statue discovered in layby

An 8ft gorilla statue which was stolen from a Lanarkshire garden centre last year has been reunited with its owner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pU94eQn via IFTTT

Simon Harris takes big step towards taoiseach role

The 37-year-old is confirmed as Leo Varadkar's successor as the leader of political party Fine Gael. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lvM9nfR via IFTTT

Belfast Giants v Dundee Stars

Live text commentary as the Belfast Giants host the Dundee Stars in the Elite League at the SSE Arena, Belfast.

'It shouldn't have stood' - Skinner upset after derby defeat

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says the video assistant referee system would have made a "big difference" had it been in use against Manchester City in the Women's Super League.

Welterweight title fight headlines Bellator Dublin

Bellator returns to Dublin on 22 June where welterweight champion Jason Jackson fights Ramazan Kuramagomedov.

Major incident declared amid hospital power outage

A number of systems that are critical to the East Surrey Hospital's operation are not working. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGvzjCR via IFTTT

Appeal for clues in 'Black Boy' portrait mystery

A museum is hoping to find vital clues about the identity of the child in the beguiling portrait. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ORDNwC via IFTTT

Euros give 'extra edge' to Scots' friendly - Clarke

Proximity to the Euro 2024 finals has added an "extra edge" in training as Scotland prepare for Friday's friendly against the Netherlands, head coach Steve Clarke says.

Bach targeted by hoax Russian calls - IOC

A Russian group pretended to be the African Union Commission in an attempt to dupe IOC president Thomas Bach, says the IOC.

Woman who ended life at Dignitas calls for law change

Paola Marra calls for new laws on assisted dying before travelling to Switzerland to end her life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m8c4S2L via IFTTT

Burns ruled out of Wales' Euro play-offs

Wes Burns has withdrawn from Wales' squad for the forthcoming European Championship play-offs because of a hamstring injury.

Murdoch must have known of phone hacking, court hears

Lawyers for Prince Harry claimed in court a hard drive belonging to Rebekah Brooks went missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OLhk4UD via IFTTT

'All snakes and no ladders for black managers'

Football management for black former players is "pretty much all snakes and no ladders", the Black Footballers Partnership has said.

Ex-president Obama visits Sunak in Downing Street

The former US president arrives in London for an unannounced visit to see the UK PM. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kifSAvP via IFTTT

Crowds flock to new Banksy tree mural in London

Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RMoVFUv via IFTTT

Joyce labours to 10th-round knockout win over Ali

Joe Joyce grinds out a much-needed win over Kash Ali in the former Olympic medallist's first bout since being knocked out by Zhilei Zhang last year.

Muniz scores two as Fulham dent Spurs' top-four bid

Tottenham miss the chance to move into the Premier League top four as Rodrigo Muniz scores two more goals to fire Fulham to an impressive victory.

Diana's press attention more dangerous than Kate scrutiny - Spencer

Earl Spencer also tells Laura Kuenssberg about the violent punishments he and his sister suffered at the hands of a nanny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SU8zp0P via IFTTT

Ireland beat Scotland to retain Six Nations title

Ireland retain the Six Nations by beating Scotland in Dublin, a result that ends England's hopes of snatching the title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mel9uqO via IFTTT

Belfast Giants v Guildford Flames - live text

Live text commentary as the Belfast Giants host the Guildford Flames in the first game of a weekend double-header at the SSE Arena, Belfast.

Fallout from football’s ‘no deal’ could rumble on for years

BBC sports editor Dan Roan explores why the Premier League and the EFL remain unable to agree a 'new deal' over funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DuObCrF via IFTTT

Heat pump grant rules to be relaxed

Insulation rule changes make it easier for households to qualify for £7,500 grant, government says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ClMALT via IFTTT

Banned Valieva given 56 medications and supplements

Banned Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was given 56 medications, nutritional and dietary supplements, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reveals.

McIlroy shares early Players lead after a 65

Rory McIlroy shares the early first-round lead with Xander Schauffele in the Players Championship after a seven-under-par 65 at Sawgrass.

PM under pressure over 'new £5m' from controversial donor

The Tory party has reportedly not declared all its funding from controversial Tory party donor Frank Hester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nh8EdX4 via IFTTT

Klopp's Liverpool exit unaffected by Edwards' return

Jurgen Klopp says Michael Edwards' return to Liverpool is "top news" but does not affect his own decision to leave at the end of the season.

'I stare at my wife's ashes wondering if it is her'

Families report "sleepless nights" after 35 bodies and ashes were removed from a funeral director. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TFZqMRC via IFTTT

New museum recaptures Blackpool's showbiz heyday

Strictly Come Dancing costumes, a Sooty puppet and Stan Laurel's hat go on display at Showtown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iSHuZCY via IFTTT

Leniu banned for eight weeks for racial abuse

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu is suspended for eight weeks by the NRL for racially abusing Ezra Mam.

More than 40 homes evacuated after Raac found

People are advised to leave their homes but can choose to stay, a housing association says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yeJg4D3 via IFTTT

Klopp will be back as he 'loves the job' - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp will return to football as he "loves the job" too much, after their enthralling 1-1 draw.

Man charged with murder after deportation

John Belfield was deported from South America, then arrested and charged in Manchester for murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VsruAqf via IFTTT

Campbell's Bluebird begins journey to Coniston

The restored record-breaking craft is being transported to the Lake District after an ownership row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tqoVjgR via IFTTT

A fitting finale? The rivalry that has dominated English football

BBC Sport looks at the rivalry between Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp as they go head to head for potentially the final time.

Gatland explains Wales centre omissions for France

Wales boss Warren Gatland says it was not difficult to omit centres George North and Nick Tompkins against France in the Six Nations.

TV star shaken after Jaguar brakes fail during drive

Craig Phillips describes "terrifying feeling" when brakes failed on his Jaguar I-Pace from BBC News https://ift.tt/fmOgLYj via IFTTT

Jockey O'Neill complains over drugs swab tests

Jockey Kieran O'Neill says something is "amiss" with a new saliva drug test used by racing chiefs.

Welsh ministers didn't know Covid rules - inquiry

Whatsapp messages show "surprising amount of confusion", ex-Welsh secretary tells inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XcS9ue3 via IFTTT

School checking absent pupils' bins, cars and post

Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster is accused of "invasive snooping tactics". from BBC News https://ift.tt/sUeDw9v via IFTTT

Wycombe captain targeted by antisemitic abuse

Wycombe captain Joe Jacobson says antisemitic abuse aimed at him required the club to organise personal protection before a game.

MoT boss says 72-day wait for test is new normal

The head of the DVA says there is no longer a backlog associated with Covid or problems with lifts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IDXQNki via IFTTT

Three charged over death of two-year-old boy

Two-year-old Ethan Ives, from Deeside, died in 2021, with three people due to appear in crown court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vuABjy1 via IFTTT

Rangers maintain SWPL lead with victory at Hibs

Rangers beat hosts Hibernian 3-0 to stay four points clear at the top of the SWPL as Celtic and Glasgow City record big wins.

I'm not just a posh idiot - Radio 1's Jamie Laing

The Made in Chelsea star faced a backlash after it was revealed he was replacing Jordan North on Radio 1. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A4BR5HK via IFTTT

'Football losing extraordinary player' - Allegri on Pogba

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says "football is losing an extraordinary player" following Paul Pogba's four-year doping ban.

No release for double killer who mutilated bodies

Marcus Osborne disfigured then killed his ex before murdering her new boyfriend, a court hears from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gt70VuX via IFTTT