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Saturday, 08 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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How Ekitike has already become a Liverpool cult hero

Inside the rise of Hugo Ekitike, adapting to life in England, connecting with Florian Wirtz and why he's already a fan favourite.

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GB reach curling semi as Muir impresses in slopestyle qualification

Team GB's mixed doubles curlers clinched their place in the Winter Olympics semi-finals with two matches to spare, after statement victories over heavyweights Canada and United States maintained their 100% record.

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'Clutch' final jump gives Japan star big air snowboard gold

Watch Japan's Kira Kimura win gold in the men's big air snowboarding final, as his last jump scores highest to beat compatriot Ryoma Kimata.

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Ball dramatically stopped in 12th to lose world title

Nick Ball is beaten for the first time in his professional career in front of hometown fans in Liverpool, relinquishing his world title.

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Ouattara scores late to give Brentford win over Newcastle

Dango Ouattara scores in the 85th minute to give Brentford a 3-2 win over Newcastle United, as the visitors win their first game at St James' Park since 1934.

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'I'm not doing my job well enough' - but is Howe now under pressure?

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted he is "not doing my job well enough" after Saturday's defeat by Brentford - but is he under pressure?

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Are West Ham single-handedly making relegation battle interesting?

BBC Sport looks at how things are shaping up as the fight for Premier League survival hots up.

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England make flying start with convincing win over poor Wales

Watch highlights as a hat-trick from Henry Arundell helps England dominate a disappointing Wales side in their opening Six Nations match.

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Watch: Match of the Day

Kelly Cates presents highlights from eight Premier League games.

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England's riot club focus on fine-tuning after walloping Wales

Steve Borthwick has the pleasure of nit-picking through fine details after his England side swat aside Wales in their Six Nations opener.

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'Unstoppable at his best' - is Palmer in World Cup picture?

By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.

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Real Madrid step up Rodri interest - Sunday's gossip

Real Madrid are stepping up interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri, Arsenal are among clubs keen on Leon Goretzka and Manchester United and Newcastle target Michael Kayode, plus more.

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Are West Ham single-handedly keeping relegation battle alive?

BBC Sport looks at how things are shaping up as the fight for Premier League survival hots up.

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Nurmagomedov submits Briton Davis with unorthodox choke

Usman Nurmagomedov outclasses Alfie Davis before submitting the Briton in the third round to retain his PFL lightweight title in Dubai.

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Arundell scores hat-trick as England heap misery on Wales

A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.

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