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Scotland beat Dutch by nine wickets to level series

Scotland level their one-day international series with the Netherlands at 1-1 after a thumping nine-wicket victory in a rain-affected match in Stirling.

Smyth waived by New Orleans Saints - but NFL dream not over

Kicker Charlie Smyth has been waived by the New Orleans Saints ahead of the new NFL season after losing a kicking competition with Dan Carlson.

Attack mum's trauma of fighting early release plan

Emma Webber says victim's families had faced "trauma" to get killers barred from the scheme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O1vCeTQ via IFTTT

O'Neill would rather Celtic had no fans at Ibrox than 300

Martin O'Neill says Celtic "might as well not get any" tickets after Rangers offered 300 for the sides' League Cup quarter-final meeting at Ibrox next month.

'Superman without the cape' - Rizwan catches Gay in style

England make a poor start on day one of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's as Emilio Gay falls for just eight, following a brilliant diving catch by Muhammad Rizwan.

Bodo/Glimt thrash NEC to ease into Champions League main draw

Bodo/Glimt reach the main draw of the Champions League for a second successive season after beating Dutch side NEC Nijmegen 3-0 in the second leg of their play-off, qualifying 6-1 on aggregate.

Three-time major winner Nordqvist announces retirement

Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist will retire from professional golf after this week's FM Championship near Boston.

Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday

Dr Julian Morris Morris said he had "reason to suspect that Professor Arday died an unnatural death". from BBC News https://ift.tt/A8QbS3t via IFTTT

Wednesday's gossip: Villa make offer for Palace striker Mateta

Aston Villa make a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United eye a promising defender, and Manchester City aren't ready to give up on signing Enzo Fernandez.

Littler's Players Championship hopes dented

Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.

Villa in talks with Club Brugge for defender Ordonez

Aston Villa are working on a move for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after failing to agree a deal with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Workers put on 'light duties' as cheap imported steel floods market

Tata Steel said the changes have had a significant impact on their business in Llanwern. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qneI3QC via IFTTT

Using international football to reignite Premier League dreams

Before his potential Premier League debut for Fulham, BBC Sport looks at the role international football has played in the development of players like Shea Charles.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WqvRel5 via IFTTT

Spurs 'didn't fight in the right way' - Di Zerbi

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto Di Zerbi believes his side "didn't fight in the right way" in their 3-0 loss to Brentford in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.

Video appears to show police chase minutes before fatal A66 crash

Several police vehicles are seen chasing a car just three minutes before the crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cH2TdvB via IFTTT

Six men deny child abuse and rape charges

Nine men appeared in court on Friday, three of whom have yet to plead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C5oSqVG via IFTTT

Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan

Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.

BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'

The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N14dAXP via IFTTT

Robinson & Tongue give Root an ideal start to England's new era

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.

Palestinian family named after three drown off Shoreham beach

Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yhRzVvA via IFTTT

Ovarian cancer and menopause at 19 mean I can't have kids, but it's changed me for the better

Enlli Thompson's symptoms were dismissed until a scan revealed a cyst in her pelvis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NWgv3e9 via IFTTT

Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.

Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.

Cliftonville members vote in favour of TIG takeover

The future of Cliftonville is now settled as members have voted in favour of a takeover by the Toronto Investment Group [TIG] following a long-running saga.

Stag put down after attacking man in Richmond Park

Royal Parks said a male deer approached a picnic group looking for food before attacking the man. from BBC News https://ift.tt/57v2msg via IFTTT

'Very last stroke!' - GB win dramatic relay gold

Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m relay, stealing the win from Italy in a dramatic finish as the swim comes right down to the wire.

Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK

The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FqPmr8a via IFTTT

O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon

Kate O'Connor secures gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.

'What an innings' - Walter hits eight sixes in Hundred eliminator

Paul Walter hits eight sixes in an unbeaten 80, as he helps Manchester Super Giants set Sunrisers Leeds 187 to win in their Hundred eliminator match, with a place in the final on the line.

Six people arrested after man abducted in Edinburgh

The man was later traced some 15 miles away in Longniddry, East Lothian, and taken to hospital as a precaution. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t1UaR6v via IFTTT

PSV winger Driouech at Ibrox before expected Rangers move

PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech is at Ibrox to watch Rangers face Jagiellonia Bialystok pending a transfer to the Scottish Premiership club.

Leicester City put up for sale for more than £200m

Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are hoping to sell the club after 16 years, for more than £200m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YiybXjv via IFTTT

Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year

The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T7tHkEs via IFTTT

England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C

England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/euyT3NL via IFTTT

How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?

None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8mCg9sz via IFTTT

Rahmanullah helps Afghanistan see off improved Ireland

Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 helps Afghanistan to victory over Ireland at Stormont to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series.

Reform MS calls for team from outside Wales to take over health board

The Welsh government rejected the proposal out of hand in a debate over Betsi Cadwaladr's future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xa8tfNv via IFTTT

Hull lets late lead slip as Huang, 17, wins again

England's Charley Hull lets slip a one-shot lead with two holes to play at the PIF London Championship as 17-year-old Anna Huang wins her fourth event on the Ladies' European Tour.

Two arrested after man found dead in early hours

A woman, 23, and a man, 54, are arrested on suspicion of murder following a death in Southampton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y5QW1ai via IFTTT

Brilliant Ballymena shock Blues to lay down early marker

BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the talking points from the match when the much-changed Sky Blues shocked David Healy's side.

Scotland beat Canada to reach World Cup Qualifier

Scotland hold on for a nervy nine-run victory over Candada to secure a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier after a tense tri-series match in Forfarshire.

Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?

Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sdrqK6P via IFTTT

All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says

The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a02E1Ap via IFTTT

Van de Ven close to agreeing new Spurs contract

Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur.

'Bright' student, 17, died in lake swim with friends

The "bright and funny" 17-year-old had been with six friends on a day out when he got into difficulty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5JuXHS2 via IFTTT

Major search under way for boy missing at sea

Emergency services were called to Hornsea, East Yorkshire, at about 18:00 BST. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hHQBjJz via IFTTT

'He's in the mood' - The best strikes of Marsh's incredible innings

Watch the best shots from Mitch Marsh's incredible innings for SunRisers Leeds as he hits 76 off 37 balls to get Sunrisers Leeds off to brilliant start in their match against London Spirit in The Hundred.

Tributes paid to 'quietly seismic' theatre director and playwright Peter Gill

Gill performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company before embarking on a successful directing career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeFHPC3 via IFTTT

Man sniffed out by police dog while hiding behind fake wall on 300-plant cannabis farm

Albert Hysaj pleaded guilty to producing cannabis at Cardiff Crown Court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CTW1G3p via IFTTT

Grooming gang found guilty of exploiting teenage girls for sex

A three-month trial heard the teenage girls were given drugs and sexually abused. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DvFjXtY via IFTTT

Day to remember for record-breaking Finucane

Emma Finucane creates history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony.

Awesome Archer's four-wicket spell sinks Spirit

Southern Brave's Jofra Archer takes four wickets for only nine runs as London Spirit are bowled out for 105 in the men's Hundred at Lord's.