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Verstappen's Qatar win takes F1 title fight to final race

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri will contest a final-race championship showdown in Abu Dhabi after the Red Bull driver won a gripping Qatar Grand Prix.

10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal to draw in feisty London derby

Chelsea produce a defiant performance to hold Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge after going down to 10 men following Moises Caicedo's first-half dismissal.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Trump, Higgins & Murphy win UK Championship openers

Former champions Judd Trump, John Higgins and Shaun Murphy all gain first-round victories on the opening day of the 2025 UK Championship at York Barbican.

State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax

The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

Goalkeeper dilemma & defenders on trial in Lionesses friendlies

England will end another successful year with two friendly matches - but what changes might we see from manager Sarina Wiegman?

Tavernier defiant but are players good enough to take Rangers forward?

Rangers captain James Tavernier insists his side can still reach the knockout stages of the Europa League despite taking just one point from their opening five fixtures.

Deepti commands big fee but Healy unsold in WPL

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma returns to UP Warriorz for 3.2 Indian crore (approx £272,000), just short of the record 3.4 Indian crore Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid for India opener Smirti Mandhana in 2023.

Newey to become Aston Martin team principal in 2026

Formula 1 design legend Adrian Newey is to become Aston Martin's team principal next year.

Are 'immense' Arsenal most formidable team in Europe?

Mikel Arteta says Bayern Munich are the "best team in Europe" but, after comprehensively beating them, was this the night Arsenal became serious contenders?

Arsenal beat Bayern after dominant second-half display

Noni Madueke scores his first goal for Arsenal as the Gunners put three past Bayern Munich to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League.

Historian criticises BBC for removing Trump line from Radio 4 lecture

Rutger Bregman says he is "genuinely dismayed" after a line about the US president was edited out.

Make the art you want to see, says Bafta Breakthrough actor

The What it Feels Like For a Girl star says his career changed when he posted Instagram videos.c

A Grand Slam should be seen as 'stepping stone' - Dawson column

In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses Steve Borthwick's side's perfect autumn and how the next step will be winning a Grand Slam.

Watch Ronaldo score stunning overhead kick

Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, rolls back the years with a stunning overhead kick in Al-Nassr's 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.

How Forest exploited Liverpool's weaknesses

Former Manchester United and Everton striker Wayne Rooney explains how Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest side exploited Liverpool's weaknesses in their 3-0 win at Anfield.

Howe finally beats Guardiola - how Newcastle stopped Man City

After previously "trying everything", Newcastle manager Eddie Howe beats Pep Guardiola's Manchester City for the first time in the top flight at his 17th attempt.

Cobolli wins epic tie-break to send Italy into Davis Cup final

Flavio Cobolli says sealing Italy's place in the Davis Cup final was "one of the best days of my life" after he saves seven match points to win a 32-point tie-break against Belgium's Zizou Bergs.

McLarens struggle as Leclerc fastest in practice

McLaren's title contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri struggle in first practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc sets the pace.

'Best display of season' but Chelsea rue missed opportunity

Having suffered plenty of past heartache at Barcelona's expense, Chelsea may have ordinarily celebrated a 1-1 Women's Champions League draw - but this was a missed opportunity.

Chelsea rue missed chances in draw with Barcelona

Chelsea draw with European giants Barcelona in a pulsating encounter at Stamford Bridge as both sides maintain their unbeaten records in the Champions League league phase.

Bar owner bans solo drinkers and is 'baffled' by reaction

Some people are unhappy that they are not allowed to drink on their own in a bar in Altrincham.

Williamson's Brits trophy 'inspired by Manchester'

The designer says his "chic, elegant and timeless" statue design was inspired by his home city.c

'Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as dreams come true'

A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.

Scotland edge out Denmark in six-goal epic to reach World Cup

Watch the best of the action as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to reach the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

NI enter play-offs 'with a lot of optimism' - O'Neill

Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland enter March's World Cup play-offs with "a lot of optimism" after their 1-0 win over Luxembourg.

YouTuber Jack Doherty arrested in Miami on drug possession charges

The influencer, who has over 15 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for filming provocative videos involving pranks and stunts.

Defiance, energy, new heights - Sinner keeps Alcaraz on a leash

After losing two Grand Slam finals and the number one crown to his great rival, Jannik Sinner again shows Carlos Alcaraz how he can bounce back from adversity.

Littler win away from world number one spot after reaching Grand Slam semis

Luke Littler moves one win away from becoming world number one for the first time as he comes from behind to beat Josh Rock and reach the semi-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts.

Hansen scores hat-trick as Ireland thrash Wallabies

Mack Hansen scores a superb first-half hat-trick to help lift Ireland to a comprehensive win over Australia in an entertaining Test at Aviva Stadium.

Wales and Japan battle to avoid World Cup nightmare

Wales are set for a must-win autumn international against Japan that will have huge implications for their 2027 World Cup campaign.

Cardi B welcomes fourth child, her first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs

The US rapper welcomed a baby girl in the wake of releasing her sophomore album last month.c

Trump's granddaughter last after 'nervous' LPGA debut round

A "nervous" Kai Trump shoots a 13-over-par round on her LPGA debut as she ends the first day of the Annika tournament in last place.

Earps return 'talk of Manchester' but Middleton-Patel steals show

Manchester United's victory over PSG was significant - but conversation before, during and after was dominated by goalkeepers.

US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years

Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make - more than twice the cost of a decade ago.

Kerr 'relishing every moment' after first Chelsea start in 692 days

Sam Kerr made a triumphant return to the Chelsea starting line-up with two goals in a 6-0 thrashing of St Polten in the Women's Champions League.

Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels present new obstacle to Gaza ceasefire progress

Mediators are trying to negotiate the exit of scores of fighters believed to hiding in a southern area of Gaza under Israeli control.

Higgins leaves official residence on last day as Irish president

There were cheers as Michael D and Sabina Higgins left Áras an Uachtaráin which is located in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

Nine tackles on Thursday, cancer surgery on Friday for Broncos' Singleton

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton is recovering from surgery following a testicular cancer diagnosis.

Doku shines as Man City cruise to win over Liverpool

Jeremy Doku scores the pick of the goals with a stunning curling effort, as Manchester City soundly defeat Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to move up to second in the Premier League.

Katie Razzall: A seismic moment that shows rift at top of BBC

There may be more to this than meets the eye, says the BBC's culture and media editor.

'Work hard' - is Maresca's message bringing back peak Garnacho?

Alejandro Garnacho was exiled at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim but two goals and two assists in four games highlight his improving form at Chelsea.

Watched by 132,418 fans - but will Rugby League Ashes stay?

England's Rugby League Ashes experience ended in a 3-0 series defeat - but is that proof they need more games against Australia? And will they get them?

Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil

Will Trump choose to keep an old friend close, or put pressure on Putin?

'We had to create a human chain to evacuate' - Jamaican hospital rebuilds after hurricane

The heaps of twisted building material and water damaged equipment is being cleared as Jamaicans recover from Hurricane Melissa.

'Control freak' Sesko should ignore critics - Amorim

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim accepts £73.7m striker Benjamin Sesko has struggled at times in his first few weeks at the club but urges him not to take criticism from club legends personally.

Sutton's predictions v Bath & England rugby star Ollie Lawrence

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Bath and England rugby star Ollie Lawrence with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Joey Barton's X posts devastated me, Jeremy Vine tells court

Jeremy Vine tells a court he found Joey Barton's posts on X about Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko "vicious".

Spurs support Udogie after alleged gun threat

Tottenham say they are supporting Destiny Udogie after confirming their Italy defender was allegedly threatened with a gun by a football agent.

Sabalenka to face Kyrgios - but could 'Battle of Sexes' damage women's sport?

World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai later this year.

Peter Mandelson was not interviewed for US ambassador job, MPs hear

Peter Mandelson was sacked in September due to his links with Jeffrey Epstein being exposed.

What can you read into the Premier League table after 10 games?

With 10 games gone in the Premier League season, BBC Sport looks at what history tells us we can read into the table.

'Signing of the season' - how Xhaka has taken Sunderland to top four

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka was called the signing of the season - and then came his biggest contribution so far with his strike against Everton.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Van Dijk rejects Rooney's 'lazy criticism'

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says Wayne Rooney blaming a lack of leadership for the Anfield side's recent poor form is "lazy criticism".

World Cup win will trigger India juggernaut - Hartley

Former England spinner Alex Hartley says it is "scary" to think of how dominant India could become in women's cricket after their World Cup win over South Africa.

Barrett 'gutted' for Beirne after controversial red

New Zealand's Beauden Barrett says he is "gutted" for Tadhg Beirne after the Irish second row was sent off early in Saturday's 26-13 defeat in Chicago.

Underwhelming Buatsi outpoints Parker in Manchester

Joshua Buatsi made a winning yet underwhelming start as a Queensberry fighter with a close points victory over Zach Parker.