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High expectations as Red Roses start World Cup

The game has changed in the 15 years since England last hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. Can the Red Roses change the tournament's usual ending? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JXqjlrD

Arsenal make move for Spurs target Eze

Arsenal launch a move for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0SpA1lb

Back-to-back wins for Hodgkinson since injury return

Keely Hodgkinson makes it back-to-back victories since returning from injury at the Lausanne Diamond League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t2uajHU

'Even I was surprised!' - Root makes brilliant catch

Joe Root of Trent Rockets says he was "the most surprised person" in Trent Bridge after taking a catch "like a young whippersnapper" to dismiss Manchester Originals' Matty Hurst in the Men's Hundred. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WwcBfFK

BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank

A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KbXUgEj

Corbyn 'capitulated' on antisemitism definition, Zarah Sultana says

The vice president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews said Zarah Sultana's words were "a grave insult". from BBC News https://ift.tt/CEbYUAr

Chelsea's £250m attack misfires - but should they be worried?

After a goalless draw against Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener, Chelsea's attacking display raises questions - but will they be concerned? from BBC News https://ift.tt/q76n0zI

Newcastle need striker but is there any way back for Isak after chant?

Newcastle United fans made themselves clear about Alexander Isak after their side's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa - is there any way back? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jtlu4Re

'Oh my word!' - Cox reverse scoops Singh Dale for six

Watch as Jordan Cox reverse scoops Ajeet Singh Dale for a "ridiculous" six during the Oval Invincibles game agaisnt Welsh Fire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YtQhAEU

Sutton's opening-weekend predictions v Tom Grennan and AI

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer Tom Grennan with his predictions for the opening round of Premier League fixtures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gHD4Jw2

Salford call off Wakefield game over welfare concerns

Salford's Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday is called off because of welfare concerns after discussions with the Rugby Football League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dk6QvJ8

Bristol sign Wales' Rees-Zammit on rugby union return

Bristol sign Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit for the 2025-26 Prem Rugby season following his return to rugby union from NFL. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rGz9Rqc

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