FACTFLOW
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 01:25 CST
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Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care
Former England scrum-half Danny Care criticises the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this summer's Tests.
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Dart wins in first round of French Open qualifying but Evans out
Britain's Harriet Dart fights back to beat China's Yue Yuan in the opening round of French Open qualifying, but Dan Evans falls at the first hurdle.
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World Cup 2026: Every nation's squad as they are announced
Every squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico as they are announced.
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World Gymnastics lifts ban on Russia and Belarus
World Gymnastics lifts all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes with immediate effect.
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O'Brien an injury worry for Leinster before final
Leinster wing Tommy O'Brien is an injury doubt before Saturday's Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao.
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Former De Zerbi assistant becomes Ukraine manager
Andrea Maldera, a former assistant manager of Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi, has been appointed Ukraine head coach.
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So many positives for Hearts despite final day pain - McInnes
Head coach Derek McInnes believes Heart of Midlothian can use this season as a springboard once they recover from the hurt of the final day.
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If I was Slot I'd have Salah nowhere near the stadium - Rooney
After Mohamed Salah's social media post questioning Liverpool's style of play, Wayne Rooney says he would have the forward "nowhere near the stadium" for their final Premier League match.
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Carvajal to leave Real Madrid after 23 years
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of this season after two spells at the Santiago Bernabeu covering 23 years.
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How overperforming Villa returned to Champions League
Eight places better off than their expected position, Aston Villa are the highest overperforming team in the Premier League.
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Giroud, Azpilicueta and McCarthy join BBC World Cup team
BBC Sport announces its plans for the 2026 Fifa World Cup next month including coverage of all 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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England call up former 'Baby Bok' Janse van Rensburg
Former South Africa Under-20 centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg could make his England debut this summer.
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Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.
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'Embarrassing Bristol defeat not a great look for the Prem'
Northampton's 94-33 demolition of Bristol was not what most neutral fans wanted, writes rugby union correspondent Chris Jones.
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Sinner completes 'Golden Masters' with win in Rome
Watch highlights as world number one Jannik Sinner beats Norway's Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 to win the Italian Open and complete the full set of nine ATP Masters 1000 titles - known as the 'career Golden Masters'.