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Sunday, 09 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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Unity key to England's World Cup run - Brook

Captain Harry Brook says England do not need to produce the perfect performance to win the T20 World Cup and "unity" has driven the team to the semi-finals.

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Fitzpatrick eyes glory after 'rollercoaster' year

Welsh Para-alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick says it feels "really special" to be at her third Winter Paralympic games after a "rollercoaster" of a year.

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Fletcher banned for six games for homophobic slur

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher apologises for using a homophobic slur that has led to him receiving a six-match ban.

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Runners to be given prize money after being led off course

Three athletes who were led off course when leading the US half marathon championship will receive compensation after ultimately finishing well outside the top three.

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Wales recall Mee against Ireland in Six Nations

Scarlets wing Ellis Mee is given a Wales recall in Friday's Six Nations game against Ireland, while there could be a new cap off the bench.

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'It's better to be chased' - the mentality of a title race

The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure.

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Russell 'elite' and a 'leader' - now he may have car to challenge for title

George Russell has had to be satisfied with proving himself against his team-mate, but he may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title.

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Rennie named first All Blacks coach of Pasifika heritage

Dave Rennie is appointed the new head coach of New Zealand, becoming the first person of Pasifika heritage to lead the side as they target a fourth World Cup triumph.

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'I had the heart pumping' - Warnock returns to management at 77

Neil Warnock reflects on his first game back as a manager as the 77-year-old guides Torquay United to a 2-2 draw against Farnborough.

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Heated Doncic interaction 'very normal' - Redick

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he and star player Luka Doncic have a "great relationship" despite a heated exchange between the pair that went viral.

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'It doesn't look like me' - Thompson on losing memories of World Cup win

Steve Thompson speaks to former England team-mate Ben Youngs about his early onset dementia.

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One question for all 22 F1 drivers on the 2026 grid

The new Formula 1 season is entering a new era with more drivers and all new rule changes.

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Leeds director warns regeneration is now or 'never'

Leeds director Peter Lowy urges government to back plans to regenerate the Elland Road area.

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'Russell heads into what could be defining year'

George Russell has had to be satisfied with proving himself against his team-mate, but he may now have a car with which he can challenge for the title.

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Why does Scotland lead the way on heading in football?

BBC Scotland sports news correspondent Chris McLaughlin examines the landscape about the impact of heading the ball in Scottish football.

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