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F1 to revise engine rule at centre of row

Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JYQtP6M via IFTTT

Promoted York claim another shock win as drop-goal sinks Hull FC

Danny Richardson's drop-goal earns York Knights a second shock win in three weeks as they won at Hull FC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3jF0qgn via IFTTT

So much for three-year plan - what is the secret to manager longevity?

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why it is so hard for football managers to keep their jobs in the modern game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tqK2XUb via IFTTT

Nobody cared, nobody listened, says mum of boy allegedly abused by priest

Four archbishops of Wales are referred to in a report which lists a "catalogue of failures". from BBC News https://ift.tt/IMNWnrB via IFTTT

Real Madrid condemn fan for alleged Nazi salute

Real Madrid launch an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League win against Benfica on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HkDu04t via IFTTT

World Cup security concerns over funding freeze

US government officials are warned that there could be "catastrophic" security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KO3ENis via IFTTT

Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series

The third series of the ITV2 dating show spin-off saw six American bombshells enter halfway through. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Nus2j9 via IFTTT

Littler wins in Poland despite Van Veen nine-darter

Luke Littler wins the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jGSKmMU via IFTTT

Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QM69mNX via IFTTT

GB's Atkin claims halfpipe bronze as Gu wins gold

Great Britain's Zoe Atkin takes bronze in the women's halfpipe final as China's Eileen Gu takes gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v6GsTIc via IFTTT

Atkin wins halfpipe bronze for Team GB's fifth medal

Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin wins bronze in the women's halfpipe to secure Great Britain's fifth medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, equalling the team's record-best haul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Uj8WYy via IFTTT

Son lived with mum's body for months after Covid lockdown let him hide murder

Judith Rhead was bludgeoned to death by her son, who was meant to be her carer during Covid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zh74pcQ via IFTTT

Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban

A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSzsfPi via IFTTT

'Stay humble' - Glasner reacts to fan backlash as future in doubt

Sources tell BBC Sport that Crystal Palace's board is considering Oliver Glasner's future at the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tj7rAJm via IFTTT

How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal?

A new BBC documentary looks at the rise of bare-knuckle boxing as fighter Liam 'Rocky' Rees tells BBC Sport why he loves the adrenaline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nRt4vwp via IFTTT

Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4YNAtic via IFTTT

Olympic trials to £6m deal - Shields' full-circle moment

Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields tells BBC Sport how she stays motivated as she prepares to face Franchon Crews-Dezurn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vl6P31z via IFTTT

'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup

Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QAeOaCw via IFTTT

How does curling work?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how the Winter Olympic sport of curling works. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RTDg0dw via IFTTT

Edith Bowman says stolen suitcase found empty

The radio DJ says she is "utterly devastated" at the loss of two "precious" rings inside. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n3ogMlv via IFTTT

GB's Treacy crashes out but curlers' hopes stay alive

Team GB speed skater Niall Treacy's Winter Olympics are over but the women's curlers beat Denmark to keep alive their semi-final hopes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r9R753g via IFTTT

Blind couple say sight loss is no barrier to love

Malcolm and Sarah, from Scarborough, say they hope they can inspire other visually impaired people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DLhIcyF via IFTTT

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say

The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZuAGJFI via IFTTT

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election

Sir Keir Starmer's low personal poll ratings could prove a drag in the previously safe seat, where the party won more than half the vote 18 months ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uf1tvr0 via IFTTT

'It all kicked off' Canada and Sweden curlers argue over 'double-tapping'

Sweden's Oskar Eriksson and Canada's Marc Kennedy exchange tense words after the Swedes accused the Canadian's of double-tapping their stones during their men's curling match at the 2026 Winter Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e7PblTk via IFTTT

Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bl6VSwD via IFTTT

Ukrainian skeleton racer feels 'emptiness' after Olympic ban

Ukraine skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych reacts to being banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for continuing to wear a helmet which features images of athletes killed during Russia's invasion of his home country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zafyY90 via IFTTT

Watch Frank's final interview as Spurs boss

Watch Thomas Frank's final interview as Tottenham boss after being sacked following a dismal 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ywdUl0i via IFTTT

Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler

Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7Ebmkua via IFTTT

Why do we rarely see world records at the Winter Olympics?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain why world records are rarely seen at the Winter Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FXDSRgQ via IFTTT

Seahawks claim dominant Super Bowl victory over Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks deliver a dominant defensive display to beat the New England Patriots 29-13 and claim their second Super Bowl victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XbqCpiQ via IFTTT

Musicians battle to convert 10-second viral clip listeners into Spotify fans

A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U0me4aX via IFTTT

Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill after ACL injury

Lindsey Vonn crashes in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics nine days after rupturing her left anterior cruciate ligament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MAFto1b via IFTTT

Seifert half-century helps NZ beat Afghanistan

New Zealand pull off their highest run chase in T20 World Cup history as they open their Group D campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p5tRvHD via IFTTT

Pakistan start T20 World Cup with jittery win

Faheem Ashraf hits an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan are given a major scare by the Netherlands in a thrilling opening game at the T20 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zSeLVI8 via IFTTT

Ski jumpers sceptical of penis injection reports

Norwegian ski jumpers are sceptical of reports that male athletes are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iybLeV8 via IFTTT

Was this catch grounded? Controversy in U19 World Cup final

India's Vihaan Malhotra is given not out on review after England bowler Farhan Ahmed grounds the ball in taking a catch off his own bowling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zXhtkES via IFTTT

How Casemiro revived his Man Utd career

Casemiro's Manchester United career looked to be petering out, but the veteran midfielder has found a return to form this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qkFz4hd via IFTTT

'Doesn't seem fair' - Rahm criticises LIV rankings call

Jon Rahm says a ruling that will see only the top 10 finishers at LIV Golf events awarded world ranking points "doesn't seem fair". from BBC News https://ift.tt/PEF9Mps via IFTTT

Scotland leave out Van der Merwe, Kinghorn & Graham

Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn are left out of Scotland's side for the Six Nations opener against Italy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5mSMR2H via IFTTT

'Lots of dark moments' – Draper now ready for Davis Cup

Jack Draper says he has had to overcome "lots of dark moments" during his injury lay-off as he prepares to make his long-awaited return in Great Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Norway in Oslo from BBC News https://ift.tt/bZTiCvW via IFTTT

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and commentated on the BBC for 47 years, has died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/usJKHzy via IFTTT

What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?

Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uFQD04b via IFTTT

Bencic & Svitolina make history with top-10 places

Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina become the first mothers to be ranked inside the world's top 10 at the same time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yaJlLiM via IFTTT

Jacquet set for Liverpool medical before £60m move

Liverpool agree a £60m deal with Rennes for defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the player set to join the Reds in the summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A9ifCzx via IFTTT

Liverpool in talks over Sunderland loanee Geertruida

Liverpool are in talks to sign Dutch defender Lutsharel Geertruida on loan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjzuVmg via IFTTT

England midfielder Gomes set for Wolves loan

Wolves are set to complete a loan move for Marseille's England midfielder Angel Gomes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0uXSaLo via IFTTT