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Rybakina beats Sabalenka for first Australian Open title

Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T1s2gIt via IFTTT

'I had seven caffeine shots in 15 minutes' - from hypochondria to title shot

British light-middleweight Josh Kelly tells BBC Sport about how he won his battle with chronic hypochondria to emerge as a world title contender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6t3uK4N via IFTTT

Everything you need to know about the Champions League play-off draw

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the Champions League knockout phase play-offs work and when the draw is taking place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G5DrdgP via IFTTT

First arrest after high-value museum raid

Avon and Somerset Police made the arrest after more than 600 artefacts were stolen from a museum. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9v6M84s via IFTTT

Sabalenka storms into another Melbourne final

Aryna Sabalenka keeps her cool to storm past Elina Svitolina and reach a fourth Australian Open final in a row. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9Rtjr32 via IFTTT

France prop Atonio retires after 'cardiac event'

France prop Uini Atonio is forced to retire after he was admitted to an intensive care unit following a "cardiac event". from BBC News https://ift.tt/3q4BpLl via IFTTT

First Hundred auction to span two days in March

The Hundred's inaugural player auction will be held in London on 11 and 12 March, in a historic first for major sport in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pGzXfJs via IFTTT

Barca president unhappy at teen's 'unpleasant' PSG move

PSG sign 18-year-old Barcelona midfielder Dro Fernandez, with the Spanish side's president calling the situation around the transfer "unpleasant". from BBC News https://ift.tt/hiL9s4e via IFTTT

'Heading ball likely contributed to McQueen's brain disease'

An inquest concludes that "it is likely that repetitive head impacts, sustained by heading the ball while playing football, contributed to the CTE" which was a factor in the former footballer's death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkwOlS3 via IFTTT

'We knew the truth': How parents uncovered Scottish hospital's infected water scandal

Dozens of patients became more unwell and some died with infections picked up at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FkYdQhn via IFTTT

Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage's body ends

Israel's military says its troops are searching for the remains of Ran Gvili, reportedly at a cemetery in northern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cYiUjvD via IFTTT

Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett?

Paddy Pimblett is not short of options for his return to fighting despite his loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c1OCNmZ via IFTTT

Lost Robert Burns portrait discovered after 200 years

The rediscovered portrait by Sir Henry Raeburn was found in an auction house following a house clearance last March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SLG0BfM via IFTTT

Man shot in 'targeted' city centre attack

The victim was shot in the leg in the city's gay village at about 05:00 GMT, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/049hqR5 via IFTTT

'It breaks my heart' - two-time champion Osaka withdraws through injury

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Australian Open shortly before she was due to play home qualifier Maddison Inglis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PJYOwIV via IFTTT

Rodman 'becomes highest-paid women's footballer'

Trinity Rodman signs a new three-year deal with Washington Spirit that will reportedly make her the world's highest-paid female footballer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dl2OfqE via IFTTT

Why Rams will halt my old friend's journey to brink of Super Bowl

NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter explains why she feels Los Angeles will deny Seattle's British coach a spot in Super Bowl 60, and reacts to Buffalo's coaching change. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wyWihDk via IFTTT

Would Man Utd 2008 really 'batter' Arsenal 2026?

After being challenged by Theo Walcott, Wayne Rooney said the Manchester United side of 2008 would "batter" the current Arsenal team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5iGlToU via IFTTT

Which countries are set to win extra Champions League places?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything explains which countries are on course to win extra qualification spots for the 2026-27 Champions League campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rRvHxyq via IFTTT

In pictures: Northern lights dazzle for second night across the UK

After a strong geomagnetic storm on the Sun earlier this week, the aurora was spotted for the second night in a row across the UK from BBC News https://ift.tt/sTHjGBg via IFTTT

Owen to leave role as Mercedes chief designer

Mercedes chief designer John Owen, a key figure in multiple drivers' and constructors' championship wins, is to leave the team later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TP3KGaW via IFTTT

How cue 'from Father Christmas' helped Wilson win Masters

How Kyren Wilson went from being close to a "mental breakdown" during a match to winning the Masters in the space of six weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LM8kIWn via IFTTT

Some near misses, but Middlesbrough fan makes it to every match since 1996

Nick Waites celebrates his 1,400th consecutive match, but admits he has had some "very close calls". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QbETKFR via IFTTT

Spurs chiefs consider Frank's future as manager

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank is under significant internal scrutiny with the club considering calling time on his seven-month reign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/76RAYEG via IFTTT

Teenage boys charged after youth seen with machete in city centre

A 17-year-old will appear in court on Monday and a 15-year-old has been reported to youth justice authorities following the incident in Edinburgh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GgoRF3x via IFTTT

'We can play for two titles' - Rohl eyes Rangers double after cup rout

Danny Rohl has targeted a league and cup double after Bojan Miovski's hat-trick helped a much-changed Rangers side to a 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Annan Athletic at Ibrox. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u2OvBtn via IFTTT

Two people aged 90 die in north London house fire

A man and woman were found in a burning house in Barnet, north London in the early hours of Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tjDyNZb via IFTTT

What the 28 Days Later franchise means to female horror fans

The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BwKI27P via IFTTT

'It blows me away sometimes' - how a British coach is Super Bowl contender

After starting out in the British amateur game, Aden Durde is now two wins from the Super Bowl and could become the NFL's first British first head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iUXPlOe via IFTTT

China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yHYjMpV via IFTTT

Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame

Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xG3vL1I via IFTTT

World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tFfxOAe via IFTTT

Carrick to bring in Holland as Man Utd assistant

Michael Carrick agrees to become Manchester United interim head coach - and former England assistant manager Steve Holland is set to be his number two. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K1qcVsT via IFTTT

GB's Evans out in first round of Melbourne qualifying

Dan Evans is one of four Britons to lose in the first round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xGcpbdI via IFTTT

Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49

Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nfxwR01 via IFTTT

'What a catch!' - Rams avoid playoff upset with 38 seconds remaining

Colby Parkinson scores a touchdown with 38 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Rams leave it late to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 to avoid a playoff upset. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4YX5BeZ via IFTTT

Tories will channel anger at Labour, vows Badenoch

The Conservative leader says her party has started to offer more than "reflexive" opposition to the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2TaEcf via IFTTT

I never saw young women on Epstein visits, Mandelson tells BBC

In his first interview since being sacked as the UK's US ambassador, Lord Mandelson also says he does not believe Donald Trump will take Greenland by force. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QqerOzp via IFTTT

After Venezuela, what next for Trump?

US seizes Maduro, while Trump eyes up next targets from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mZh5eq via IFTTT

Council turns down Cage film over Nazi swastikas

Waltham Forest Council said it had not been given enough time to consult local residents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S8p56Gr via IFTTT

England's Stanway to leave Bayern in summer

England international Georgia Stanway will leave Bayern Munich upon the expiry of her contract at the end of the season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3T1BYrl via IFTTT

Minnesota hold moment of silence for 'unspeakable tragedy'

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a moment of silence in memory of Renee Good, who was shot dead by a US immigration agent, before Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JSsr0oN via IFTTT

Elon Musk's Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity

It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok from BBC News https://ift.tt/tsVUbvl via IFTTT

'A moving moment' as Rosenior breaks barriers

Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea manager is a "massive moment" for representation in the Premier League. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nlLEQ1R via IFTTT

McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles

Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZRrK9B via IFTTT

Woman detoxed alone in B&B after failing to access local treatment

Katrina McGibbon developed alcohol and drug problems in her 30s, but felt her recovery was impeded by the lack of a local, health-service run rehabilitation unit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kLXqrUK via IFTTT

Centurion Root eyes next Ashes series down under

Joe Root says he would "love" to be part of England's next Ashes tour in 2029-30, when he will turn 39 years old. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9KM4U0m via IFTTT

Drones used to carry blood in trial aimed at saving lives

It is hoped the project could lead to drones delivering life-saving help to the scenes of accidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9wl7BxV via IFTTT

'A lion leading lambs' - Stokes needs England team-mates to step up

At times during England's Ashes defeat in Australia it has looked like Ben Stokes is a lion leading lambs and his team-mates must step up, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wrmov9U via IFTTT

Police identify first four victims of Swiss ski resort fire

Bodies of two Swiss women aged 21 and 16, and two Swiss men aged 18 and 16 have been returned to their families. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mUI4NWy via IFTTT

Reporter in Caracas describes hearing loud bangs and planes

Ana Vanessa Herrero is in Caracas and says she began hearing planes at 02:00 local time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iUoguCj via IFTTT

Watch: Four men rescued from boat teetering on dam edge

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam from BBC News https://ift.tt/onhYHGc via IFTTT

Dad pays tribute to 'wonderful family' killed in Boxing Day fire

Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children after a fire engulfed their home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fzRuIks via IFTTT

Threatening, durable, learning - what makes Starc elite?

Mitchell Starc has tormented England through the 2025-26 Ashes series, so what makes him so good and what new tricks have revived his career? from BBC News https://ift.tt/G4nv0YT via IFTTT