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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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Bashir returns to England team for first Test

Shoaib Bashir is backed as England’s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.

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Silva to leave Fulham as he closes in on Benfica move

Fulham manager Marco Silva confirms he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge, with the 48-year-old close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica.

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Konate close to joining Real Madrid after Liverpool exit

France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer.

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Kostyuk dedicates historic win to Ukraine

Marta Kostyuk dedicates her match against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after becoming the first woman from her nation to reach the singles semi-finals at Roland Garros.

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Bellingham is No 10 in England World Cup squad

England's squad numbers for the World Cup have been announced - but how much do the choices hint at Thomas Tuchel's thinking?

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Hinds withdraws from England squad with ankle injury

Defender Taylor Hinds withdraws from the England squad after suffering an ankle injury last week.

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Does Southampton Spygate boss Eckert deserve a second chance?

BBC Sport explores the future of Southampton manager Tonda Eckert after he admitted his role in the Spygate scandal.

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Switzerland travel to US without Embolo over Esta issue

Switzerland's World Cup squad travel to the United States without Breel Embolo as the forward's Esta authorisation is placed under review.

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How to follow the World Cup on the BBC

The biggest World Cup in history starts on 11 June and there are more ways to follow it on the BBC than ever before.

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Japan benefit from new World Cup substitution rule

Japan become one of the first beneficiaries of the new time-limited substitution rule as they score while opponents Iceland have just 10 players on the pitch.

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Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer

Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

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UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian

A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

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Fulham boss Silva close to Benfica agreement

Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.

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'People don't value me here' - Nienaber unsure on Leinster future

Jacques Nienaber casts doubt on his Leinster future as he claims he does not feel valued by the media and fans in Ireland.

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