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Athlete forced to travel 800 miles for meeting that boss didn't show up for wins £149,000

Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the "final straw". from BBC News https://ift.tt/37UZDKR via IFTTT

Kohli inspires RCB to back-to-back IPL titles

Virat Kohli's imperious unbeaten 75 helps Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League final securing back-to-back titles.

Armagh ease past Derry in All-Ireland SFC opener

Ulster champions Armagh run out relatively comfortable 1-18 to 1-13 winners over Derry in their All-Ireland Championship first round encounter at the Athletic Grounds.

Thunder finish top after last-gasp winner against Lightning

Sophie Fawns scores in the final seconds of the Netball Super League regular season to ensure Ao Manchester Thunder finished top after beating second-placed Loughborough Lightning.

I'll wear it to bed, says Emma Thompson after award win at Hay Festival

The actress and writer speaks about novels she loves and the books that inspired her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O5qSUIX via IFTTT

Women's T20 Blast: Hampshire & Surrey tie thriller

Hampshire register a second tie in four Women's T20 Blast games as table-topping Surrey dramatically maintain their unbeaten start.

Tiafoe gets racquet back after Instagram plea

Frances Tiafoe says the racquet he lost when celebrating his French Open second-round win with the crowd has been returned to him.

Rice, Shaw & McInnes among BBC Football Awards winners

For the first time, BBC Sport is handing out end-of-season football awards to the cream of the crop in English and Scottish football - and here are the winners.

Price and Clayton's quest for all-Welsh showdown

Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Price are vying to set-up an all-Welsh Premier League darts final amid talk of another showdown between Luke Littler and Luke Humphries.

Dame Prue Leith on calling Michelin Guide to ask why she didn't have a star

The ex-Great British Bake Off judge speaks to crowds at Hay Festival about the books that shaped her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pfQw47a via IFTTT

Foden a 'victim' of football's packed schedule

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is a "victim" of football's packed fixture schedule after being left out of England's World Cup squad, says the chief executive of the PFA.

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PxOLmM4 via IFTTT

Great Britain relegated after defeat by Latvia

Great Britain are relegated from the top division of the World Championship following a 6-0 defeat by Latvia in Zurich.

I'm very happy, I'm very delighted - De Zerbi

Tottenham's Roberto De Zerbi says he's already working on the next season as they survive relegation to stay in the Premier League.

EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage

Many airlines have toughened their rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage not checked luggage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fbjVm3Y via IFTTT

Britain's Taylor-Brown wins Spain T100 Triathlon

British triathlete Georgia Taylor-Brown surges to an impressive first win on the T100 tour in Spain.

E-scooter and officer collide near Buckingham Palace

Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5FqvwBS via IFTTT

Woman jailed for assisting offender over murder of Kathryn Parton

Suzanne Love admitted perverting the course of justice by removing items from a crime scene and washing items with intent to destroy evidence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4lygrPT via IFTTT

Career-heavy Usyk 25lb lighter than 'dangerous' Verhoeven

Heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk weighs a career-heavy 16st 9lb for Saturday's title defence in Egypt. but is 25lb lighter than challenger Rico Verhoeven.

Airport staff may strike during World Cup and Commonwealth Games

Nearly 700 staff at Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports have voted in favour of walking out in a row over pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/So5bl1R via IFTTT

'Still place for older gentleman' - O'Neill coy on Celtic future

Martin O'Neill says there is still a place in football management for "older gentlemen" as he keeps the possibility of extending his Celtic stay open.

London bus driver dies after assault on bridge

Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KOilQb5 via IFTTT

How missing Ulster quartet can still play a role in final

Iain Henderson, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Herring and Jacob Stockdale will miss Ulster's Challenge Cup final with Montpellier, but they still have a role to play.

Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year

Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M6UwhZE via IFTTT

Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win

Southend United sack head coach Kevin Maher two days after the club's historic FA Trophy win at Wembley.

Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe

The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jjib2aF via IFTTT

Doubts, trophies & Tonga - Vunipola's fresh start

Ahead of the Challenge Cup final against Ulster, Montpellier back row Billy Vunipola talks doubts, trophies and turning down the change to play for Tonga.

Youthful Ulster 'would love to be part of history'

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side would "love to be part of history" as they prepare to take on Montpellier in the Challenge Cup final.

Jewish man hospitalised after reporting attack by group of men

The Metropolitan Police have said they are treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/85h2RG7 via IFTTT

Fulham held to draw at bottom side Wolves

Fulham's fading hopes of European qualification suffered a terminal blow as they drew against Wolves in the Premier League.

Kane nets hat-trick as Bayern thrash Cologne

England captain Harry Kane scores his fourth hat-trick of the season as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich thrashed Cologne in their last league game of the campaign.

Ukrainian man denies role in Starmer arson plot, court hears

Petro Pochynok is on trial along with two others for allegedly plotting to set fire to a car and two houses linked to the prime minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kWAtV0J via IFTTT

Badenoch 'flattered' by Thatcher comparison from Nicki Minaj

Badenoch says she is a fan of the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper's song Starship after being endorsed by her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t3oc51N via IFTTT

Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning

The Reform UK leader, who is facing a Commons standards probe, said he "cannot be bought by anybody". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROVBm1f via IFTTT

Ancelotti extends Brazil contract until 2030

Carlo Ancelotti extends his contract as Brazil manager until the 2030 World Cup.

Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch". from BBC News https://ift.tt/vg8TDA7 via IFTTT

Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as Wales' first minister

Ap Iorwerth says it is "the greatest privilege of my life" to be Plaid's first Welsh government leader. from BBC News https://ift.tt/POcK1kw via IFTTT

Job of LIV chiefs to fix breakaway circuit - Rahm

Two-time major winner Jon Rahm says his job is to play golf, not try to fix businesses as he shifts his focus from LIV Golf to this week's US PGA Championship.

Three clubs eyeing Bowen - Tuesday's gossip

Multiple clubs interested in West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, Liverpool eye Monaco duo Maghnes Akliouche and Lamine Camara, and Juventus considering a loan move for Nicolas Jackson.

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9WycVa6 via IFTTT

Celtic eye own fairytale as Hearts' story continues to captivate

Celtic have taken care of Rangers and are coming for Hearts. Can Derek McInnes' side hold them off in the final days of a tumultuous campaign?

Man charged as three Jewish people assaulted

Two men, aged 58 and 26, and a 53-year-old woman were left with minor injuries from the attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XM40gaq via IFTTT

Sunderland and Man Utd play out goalless draw

Sunderland are denied by visiting goalkeeper Senne Lammens and have a possible penalty for handball waved away as the hosts play out a goalless draw with Manchester United at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.

Five election moments you may have missed

Campaigners have been fighting each other for votes, but there have also been heart-warming moments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h6uUAaw via IFTTT

Ex-boss Kerr joins call for Republic of Ireland to boycott Israel games

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.

Why was Neves handball against Bayern not a penalty?

Bayern Munich players, coaching staff and fans at the Allianz Arena were in disbelief after they were denied a penalty for a handball by Joao Neves in their semi-final second leg against Paris St-Germain.

Bonnie Tyler recovering after being taken to hospital for surgery

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer is being treated in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IM6Lt4S via IFTTT

Killer discharged as NHS staff 'could not find him'

Emma Robinson tells an inquiry staff "couldn't work with" or find Valdo Calocane when he was discharged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XFtQnwd via IFTTT

'Pure theatre puts Hearts on cusp of title fairytale'

BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English sums up the chaos and cacophony of Hearts' win over Rangers at Tynecastle.

'Self-belief' stirs McWilliams, 62, before NW200

Jeremy McWilliams says he feels "happier than I've ever been" as he bids to add to his three North West 200 race wins this week at the age of 62.

McGeeney 'won't read much' into dominant semi-final win

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney insists he would not read too much into his side's emphatic Ulster semi-final win over Down, despite a dominant performance in Clones.

Parties gear up for final week of campaigning ahead of election

On Thursday, voters will head to their polling stations to choose who they want to lead the next Scottish government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hd3mOTB via IFTTT

Former Cheltenham forward Grayson diagnosed with MND and dementia

Former Cheltenham Town and Northampton Town forward Neil Grayson is diagnosed with dementia and motor neurone disease.

King launches Space Agency project on final day in Bermuda

The King concludes his visit to the British overseas territory after landing from the US on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RIOnPtX via IFTTT

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K3epSXC via IFTTT