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Salford executive quits after alleged misogynistic slur

Salford chief operating officer Claire Bradbury quits the troubled Super League outfit and alleges the club's ownership suggested she "sleep with someone at the RFL" to ease their situation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KC4eypS

Grimsby to face Man Utd in EFL Cup second round

Six-time winners Manchester United are drawn to play League Two side Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup second round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/28a7YZ6

European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit

Trump, who described the call as "a ten", was urged to keep Ukraine's interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RCzAPkw

'High stakes game of poker' - Newcastle 'together' despite Isak saga

Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle United to join Liverpool but Eddie Howe hopes to "use any adversity or challenge to our benefit". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zJbpHq0

'Glass half-full' & 'enthralled by details' - Spurs' new era under Frank

BBC senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel looks at how Tottenham are shaping up for the season under new manager Thomas Frank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8PnGI37

England enters fourth heatwave of summer with 'nationally significant' water shortfalls

Temperatures reach 33.4C in London, as officials warn of a lack of water in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UGbgRas

Capsey stars in dominant Invincibles win over Phoenix

Oval Invincibles recorded their first victory in this year's women's Hundred after they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 22 runs thanks to Alice Capsey's 52. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yRh6drN

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Why is Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington DC?

And how JD Vance’s English holiday is causing havoc in the Cotswolds from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mm39GYp

How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window?

MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club have had a pre-season to forget, and how Liverpool target Alexander Isak could stay at St James' Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IJYr96u

Fans disrupting Jota silence had 'no bad intention' - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot does not believe that Crystal Palace fans intended to disrupt the minute's silence held in remembrance of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before the Community Shield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DIGW7zt

Liverpool 2.0 launched at Wembley - and Slot has bugs to fix

Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool got their grand unveiling in the Community Shield defeat by Crystal Palace at Wembley - and the reviews are in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dxe9Ogc

'Sell up, you plonker' - how Sheff Wed fans united against owner

As Sheffield Wednesday fans sang outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium, a plane circled overhead with a pointed message for Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HIkAYpN

Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UNoPs5x

England score 11 tries to overcome Wales

Isabel Rowe turns in a starring performance as England prove too strong for Wales in a women's rugby league international at The Gnoll in Neath. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XuVK92T

Watch: BBC reporter learns new tricks with Edinburgh Fringe acts

The BBC's Courtney Bembridge gets a taste of juggling, circus skills and improvised singing with Festival Fringe performers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9PrYJGy

Is Perrier as pure as it claims? The bottled water scandal gripping France

Claims that natural mineral water brands are filtering their water have shocked the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F53ikNn

Kartal out as Britons struggle in Cincinnati

Britain's Sonay Kartal suffers a first-round defeat to Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lHx29mJ

British dad 'killed by drone fighting in Ukraine'

Alan Robert Williams's wife is told that the 35-year-old from Wirral died in Kharkiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zuJ5AxR

Ashes preview? - England's Potts bowls Australia's Smith

Northern Superchargers' Matthew Potts bowls Steve Smith for 29 runs as Welsh Fire fall to 62-1 with 35 balls remaining in the Men's Hundred at Headingley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fl5yOck

Rugby takes note as NFL bans 'smelling salts' over concussion worry

Rugby's authorities have no immediate plans to follow American football's NFL in banning 'smelling salts' over concerns they may mask concussion symptoms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/weqAL9V

Son leaves Tottenham to join MLS side LAFC

Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZGgvRMa

German spy trial of far-right MP's former aide begins

The man is accused of spying for China and using his role as an assistant to AfD politician Maximilian Krah to gather information. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q4SfVTh

Man Utd, Newcastle... or neither? Sesko's choices

The pros and cons of striker Benjamin Sesko joining Manchester United or Newcastle - or choosing to stay at RB Leipzig. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w7mE9uc

'Totally torn apart' - how Morecambe decline threatens a whole community

The BBC visits Morecambe to hear how local people are handling their club's deepening financial crisis from BBC News https://ift.tt/WsmHbP8

Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war

It comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xQrOeNw

A lot of things in England's favour - Root

England still have plenty of batting left to get the 35 runs required to win the series against India on the final day at The Oval, says Joe Root. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FeJZOXT

Lions star Aki's baby born in car before first Test

British and Irish Lions centre Bundee Aki reveals his wife Kayla gave birth in a car on the way to the hospital just before the first Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQx2acM

Late Crawley wicket gives India the edge in enthralling fifth Test

Josh Tongue takes five wickets as India are bowled out for 396 in their second innings, setting England 374 to win, with the home side losing Zak Crawley with the final ball on day three as they closed on 50-1 at The Oval, needing 324 runs to win the fifth and final Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uqNC2xQ

England hurt by late drops in decisive final Test

England drop crucial catches late on the second day of the decisive final Test to leave India with the momentum at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sSAHb6r

Drop, drop, drop - England's poor fielding allows India to build lead

England's Harry Brook, Liam Dawson and Zak Crawley all drop chances in the evening session of day two, allowing India to build a lead of 72 in their second innings of the final Test at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tAv3qGu

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day 1 highlights from the fifth Test match between England and India. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n5LMw7m

World Athletics introduces gene test for female category

Athletes who want to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions will have to take a one-time gene test, says World Athletics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xHd2Cmt

Marchand breaks Lochte's 200m medley world record

Watch as France's Leon Marchand breaks 200m medley world record in one minute 52.69 seconds to beat the previous best of 1:54.00 set by Ryan Lochte. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SxyBP5a

England celebrate Euro 2025 triumph on open-top bus

England celebrate their Euro 2025 triumph with an open-top bus procession along The Mall in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wpmli2R

The 1975 star warns of threat to small gig venues

The frontman lends his support to a new music festival bringing the UK's smallest music venues together. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2XIjL5O

Lionesses welcomed home by jubilant fans after Euro 2025 win

The England women's football team are greeted by cheering crowds as they fly home after their victory over Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cAg43dT

Teen suffers 'life-changing' injuries at steam fair

An 18-year-old woman is taken to hospital after the incident at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8YDOcd0

Firefighters tackling huge blaze at factory involving 20 tonnes of tyres

Four factories burn and homes are evacuated as 70 firefighters tackle the flames in Great Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w20HNL6

EE says latest outage fixed after 'technical fault'

The mobile phone service provider says it carried out work overnight after customers reported problems. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mI5LlKX

'We're not underdogs' - England seek redemption against Spain

England are hoping for redemption in Sunday's Euro 2025 final as they take on Spain in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QtN71KE

Asylum seekers refusing to leave hotels risk homelessness

The Home Office says new guidance will establish "clear consequences for those who game the system". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jzYkLg6

Catchin' Sachin - Joe's route to 15,921

The race is on for Joe Root to catch Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket's most prolific batter, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zAYtjlo

Ex-Man Utd striker Hernandez apologises for sexism

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez says he regrets making sexist comments which saw him fined and warned about his conduct. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dGKnYh3

Dawson makes England a better side - Vaughan

England are a better side with veteran spinner Liam Dawson included, says former captain Michael Vaughan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MlTGf5Z

Food bills on course to rise by £275 a year as prices jump

Households are trading down or making simpler meals to save money on groceries, research shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9xoI6Hz

Taking the knee 'not good enough' - Wiegman

England manager Sarina Wiegman says her players decided to stop taking the knee before matches because the impact of the anti-racism gesture is "not good enough". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4BLkRgG

McCullum said England were 'too nice' - Brook

Head coach Brendon McCullum told England they were “too nice” before the tetchy third Test against India, according to batter Harry Brook. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aTVt72f

Passengers rescued from Indonesia ferry fire

At least five people died in the fire and more than 280 were rescued off the coast of Sulawesi island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Il0aGg6

More abuse as women's football grows - Bronze

England defender Lucy Bronze says players are getting more abuse the bigger women's football becomes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LUTRyMD