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England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0F2ztsA

Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka says she hopes the world's leading players will not have to boycott their Grand Slam media duties again over prize money protests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CMA74si

Sunderland say experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka is not for sale amid reports Chelsea have entered talks over a move. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7UKdsZ

Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W5wo3Mm

The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3xNfQYo

England can play on New Zealand memories of a remarkable Test at Trent Bridge in 2022 to turn around their series decider in Nottingham, according to assistant coach Tim Southee. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k7KmEZs

More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r0K29ha

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GyV3OCe

Fifteen players who have scored for England across the past four men's World Cups. Can you name them all? from BBC News https://ift.tt/WTe2iBP

England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3aPTGpe

Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gCpLUYt

Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain beat Saudi Arabia to register their first win of the tournament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Os0PVU

Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed to win at The Oval. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5vOMJQA

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XZ09Ewt

Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation". from BBC News https://ift.tt/HmyLcPx

BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gH7Ztob

Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8QR0kom

Central to those investigating what went on at Muckamore Abbey Hospital was hundreds of thousands of hours of CCTV footage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/er9xUwQ

Rico Verhoeven says his appeal against the result of his defeat by unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk last month has been dismissed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6wrbgZ

Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eQfjr48

England fans have had a longer wait than most for their 2026 World Cup campaign to get under way. But now supporters are starting to arrive in Dallas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fuHRAQr

Donald Trump is now the second oldest president in US history from BBC News https://ift.tt/th0HKJw

European champions Spain were held to surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance for his side in their Group H clash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/foxbWs4

Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fIFuhd9

Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dOMWYy

Lewis Hamilton says "the fight is on" as he and fellow Briton George Russell prepare to start at the front in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xbylZer

Jovo Lukic heads Bosnia in front against co-hosts Canada in the opening game in Group B at the Toronto Stadium in the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EOkr742

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QJYis9x

Shaun Edwards' departure from France's national team is being negotiated after nearly seven years on their staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HlWCSpb

Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XgLsZmE

A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tMyZqdc

The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PvKLQGS

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ImM1o6

The exams watchdog said it supported the decision to address concerns raised by teachers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gdv5xVc

Lewis Hamilton says he "feels like I'm having to remind people who I am" after finishing second in the Monaco Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vl2ps1W

Mirra Andreeva thanks her coach, her team and most importantly herself as she claims her first Grand Slam trophy at the French Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e8Ns9cz

George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head". from BBC News https://ift.tt/B1sQzMG

Anthony Head, who first came to public attention for his role in 1980s Nescafe ads, has died at the age of 72. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RXHdsLx

England have a golden opportunity for victory in the first Test against New Zealand despite a chaotic collapse of four wickets for one run in 11 balls on the second day at Lord's. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1vLZjY0

Ollie Robinson takes three wickets in his first over for England in more than two years to breathe life into their post-Ashes rebuild on day one of the first Test against New Zealand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YxXCG1c

Flavio Cobolli battles past Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his first major semi-final and ensure an Italian will play in Sunday's French Open showpiece. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j4NpwBo

England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gh962av

Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WEAFonV

The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ilm3u8s

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his next fight but says his priorty remains on standing strong for the parents of the close friends who died in a car accident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zAUQ5Vr

A government spokesperson said the documents "will be among the largest publications ever laid in Parliament". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WuOPb9q

Manchester City's domestic double is the start of what they hope will be a hugely successful period for the club - and Khadija Shaw is at the centre of it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQLuHk8

Why did Liverpool call time on head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge in which the club won the Premier League title? from BBC News https://ift.tt/h3s9FUu

Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HKhPSZy