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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:48:28 GMT

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.


Teenager, 17, arrested over online abuse of Havertz

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:29:24 GMT

A 17-year-old boy from St Albans is arrested on suspicion of sending online abuse to Arsenal striker Kai Havertz and his wife.


Lions selection 'brings that extra factor' - Doris

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:25:57 GMT

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says the chance to earn selection for the summer's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia will be a factor in this year's Six Nations.


Wolves need to be consistent for 90 minutes - Pereira

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:11:15 GMT

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira says his players "need to be consistent for 90 minutes" after their 3-1 loss at Chelsea.


England's best cricket is yet to come - Jones

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:16:11 GMT

England wicketkeeper Amy Jones is confident England can fight back to draw the Women's Ashes and responds to the criticism they have faced.


Forest make Cunha top target - Wednesday's gossip

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:42:07 GMT

Nottingham Forest make Matheus Cunha their top January target, Arsenal also showing firm interest in Wolves forward, Chelsea to hold more talks over Alejandro Garnacho, plus more.


Highlights: Dundee 1-0 Dundee United

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:23:55 GMT

Watch the best of the action as Dundee beat city rivals Dundee United 1-0 in the Scottish Cup fourth round (UK only).


'The kid is complete' - who is new Man City signing Reis?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:05:26 GMT

As Manchester City complete the signing of Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis, BBC Sport looks at who the 18-year-old is and why he has been so in demand.


Toone scores hat-trick as Man Utd beat City in thrilling derby

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:02:07 GMT

Watch highlights as England and Manchester United's Ella Toone plays a starring role in her side's 4-2 win over rivals Manchester City at the Etihad in the WSL.


Is Postecoglou's style causing Tottenham's injury crisis?

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:56:27 GMT

Sports scientist Anton McElhone has worked closely with Ange Postecoglou at Celtic and speaks to BBC Sport about his methods.


Slot praises 'special' Salah after Liverpool win

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:44:43 GMT

Arne Slot praises Mohamed Salah after he scored his 50th European goal for Liverpool in the 2-1 win over Lille at Anfield.


Former Olympic champion French retires

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:18:24 GMT

Modern pentathlete Kate French, who won Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games in 2021, announces her retirement from the sport.


Loop-the-loop: The people who run around in circles for 24 hours

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:01:19 GMT

In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?


Djokovic overcomes injury to stun Alcaraz in Melbourne

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:25:46 GMT

Novak Djokovic produces another scarcely-believable comeback to stun Carlos Alcaraz and reach the Australian Open semi-finals.


Emery hints at players lacking right mentality after Monaco loss

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:39:05 GMT

Watch Aston Villa boss Unai Emery speaking to the media following their loss at Monaco in the Champions League.


'I'm Welsh and I'm coming home' - new Wales coach Lynn

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:59:51 GMT

New Wales women head coach Sean Lynn introduces himself: "I'm Welsh and I'm coming home".


Buttler rejects calls for Afghanistan boycott

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:32:42 GMT

England's match against Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy next month should go ahead despite calls for a boycott, says captain Jos Buttler.


Southampton have been pathetic - Sutton

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:45:22 GMT

Chris Sutton and Mark Chapman discuss the struggles of promoted teams and if any of the clubs that came into the Premier League have a chance of staying up.


Why are Man Utd struggling in Amorim's system?

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:13:21 GMT

Match Of The Day 2 pundits Leon Osman and Fara Williams discuss Manchester United's tactical struggles under new coach Ruben Amorim, as well as his stern criticism of his side after a 3-1 loss to Brighton.


Former Arsenal and Scotland defender Beattie retires

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:00:15 GMT

Former Scotland and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie announces her retirement after a successful 16-year career.


Hamilton 'realises dream' on first day at Ferrari

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:45:37 GMT

Lewis Hamilton says he has "realised his dream" and his first official day at Ferrari marked a "new era in the history of this iconic team".


What to expect from a McCullum white-ball team

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:49:40 GMT

Attacking batting, new-ball strength and all-round prowess - what to expect from a Brendon McCullum white-ball team before his first series with England.


Hartley shocked at 'cold shoulder' from ex-England team-mates

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:31:58 GMT

Alex Hartley says she has been "hung out to dry" and snubbed by England players over her comments about the team's fitness.


'I'm grateful he's there' - Djokovic hails coach Murray

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:44:50 GMT

Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".


Zverev rages after feather stops play

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:11:12 GMT

Watch Alexander Zverev argue with the umpire after he halts play mid-rally because of a feather on court during the German's Australian Open quarter-final victory over Tommy Paul.


'The second Special One' - Amorim, by those who know him best

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:14:31 GMT

From rejection at Benfica to new Manchester United boss, BBC Sport charts the rise of Ruben Amorim.


All the pressure is on Price - Jonas

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:49:52 GMT

Natasha Jonas is embracing her underdog tag as she prepares to face rival welterweight champion Lauren Price in March.


Chelsea's Cuthbert and Reiten roast each other in Honesty Cards

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:01:08 GMT

Chelsea stars Erin Cuthbert and Guro Reiten take on the ultimate friendship test and reveal a few home truths to one another.


Southampton sign Denmark midfielder Gronbaek on loan

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:23:40 GMT

Premier League strugglers Southampton have signed Denmark international midfielder Albert Gronbaek on loan for the rest of the season.


How deliberate mis-kicks changed one of sport's strangest positions

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:07:52 GMT

Sam Koch looked like he was playing very, very badly. In fact, he was changing one of sport's strangest positions for ever.


When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:01:52 GMT

Twenty years on from Ramon Diaz's surprising appointment at Oxford United, BBC Sport looks at what happened and how it went.


Australia retain Women's Ashes after another England collapse

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:01:00 GMT

Watch as Australia retain the Women's Ashes at the earliest opportunity, with a 57-run thrashing of England in the first T20 in Sydney.


'All over the place' but Sabalenka keeps title defence alive

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:12:56 GMT

Aryna Sabalenka survives a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and continue her bid for a third straight Melbourne title.


'Elite mindset' - Salah hits 50th European goal for Liverpool

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:30:08 GMT

Mohamed Salah's 50th European goal for Liverpool in their Champions League win over Lille showed his "elite mindset".


England can beat everyone in Six Nations - Itoje

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:52:25 GMT

Captain Maro Itoje says England can shrug off their poor recent form and deliver a surprise Six Nations Grand Slam.


'Dubai win underlines divisive Hatton's world-class talent'

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:19:27 GMT

Whatever you think of Tyrrell Hatton, there can be little argument over his status as one of the world's top golfers, writes Iain Carter


Who are Khedira's top five midfielders of all time?

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:32:40 GMT

Sami Khedira makes his selection of the best five midfielders ever to play the game.


Watch: Djokovic wins incredible rally against Alcaraz

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:22:52 GMT

Watch Novak Djokovic win a brilliant point during his quarter-final victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.


Trump & sport: What should we expect?

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:54:00 GMT

What will President Donald Trump's impact on sport look like?


Detail-obsessed yet vulnerable – Bompastor's recipe for success

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:11:52 GMT

Succeeding Emma Hayes was supposed to be difficult, yet under Sonia Bompastor Chelsea are flying. The Frenchwoman tells BBC Radio 5 Live how she has tackled the job.


We are maybe worst team in Man Utd history - Amorim

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 18:29:12 GMT

Ruben Amorim calls his side "maybe the worst in Manchester United history," but refuses to change his ideals despite recent struggles.


PWR 2025-26 season delayed to build on RWC interest

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:11:14 GMT

The next Premiership Women's Rugby season will start four weeks after the women's Rugby World Cup final in the hope of riding a wave of new support.


Olympic history-maker Ngamba to turn professional

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:02:37 GMT

Olympic medal winner Cindy Ngamba will make her professional debut in boxing in March.


Write Wales off at your peril - Gatland

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:59:18 GMT

Head coach Warren Gatland says he faces the most exciting challenge of his career and warned critics to "write Wales off at their peril".


Pressure at Man Utd is the highest - De Ligt

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:20:33 GMT

Dion Dublin speaks with Matthijs de Ligt to discuss pressure at Manchester United and finding solutions to bad results.


'La Decima' - the story behind Real Madrid's 'obsession'

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:13:54 GMT

What really happened behind the scenes on one of the most famous nights in Real Madrid's history?


England's Dunkley smashes 22 runs off one over

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:55:45 GMT

Watch as England's Sophia Dunkley hits three sixes and a four off the bowling of Australia's Kim Garth during their Women's Ashes T20 encounter in Sydney.


How to become a football agent

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:23:39 GMT

BBC Sport's Nick Mashiter sets out to pass Fifa's agent exam - and speaks to those in the industry about what it takes to enter their world.


'Dream come true' - Badosa stuns Gauff to reach first major semi-final

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:31:14 GMT

Paula Badosa stuns Coco Gauff at the Australian Open to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final - just one year after fearing she would have to retire.


'I'm confident the club know what they're doing' - Haaland

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:47:38 GMT

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says the charges facing the club had no bearing on him signing a new long-term contract.


Overall Chelsea deserved to win game - Maresca

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:00:32 GMT

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says his side "struggled at the end of the first half", but believes Chelsea "deserved" to win 3-1 against visitors Wolverhampton.


Haas appoint Muller as F1's first female race engineer

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:09 GMT

Haas restructure their race operations team with a series of changes that include appointing Laura Muller as the first female race engineer in Formula 1.


How McErlean is preparing for 'the Formula 1 of rallying'

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:32:01 GMT

Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy driver Josh McErlean tells BBC Sport NI about his journey to the top tier of the World Rally Championship.


Law - the squinting kid who grew into giant of global game

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:42:42 GMT

Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law had elegance, charisma and courage. He was a total footballer and a giant of the game, writes Tom English.


GB's Patten & Nicholls reach mixed doubles semi-finals

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:40:19 GMT

British pair Henry Patten and Olivia Nicholls reach the Australian Open mixed doubles semi-finals with victory over Irina Khromacheva and Jackson Withrow.


'A lot of egos will be furious' - Sutton on Amorim comments

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:24:35 GMT

The Monday Night Club panel discuss potential consequences of Ruben Amorim's comments after the manager said his side could be "the worst team, maybe, in the history of Manchester United".


Double-bounce controversy as Swiatek sets up Keys semi-final

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:57:41 GMT

Iga Swiatek drops just three games as she breezes past Emma Navarro to set up an Australian Open semi-final against Madison Keys.


'I couldn't do any worse' - Mbappe on his Real form

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:52:17 GMT

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe says a "mentality issue" prevented him from finding his best form earlier this season.


McIlroy confirms place at Irish Open in September

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:06:20 GMT

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy will compete in this year's Irish Open at the K-Club in County Kildare.


It's a tremendous honour - Itoje on England captaincy

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:45:00 GMT

Maro Itoje says captaining England in this year's Six Nations is a 'tremendous honour'. England open their campaign away to Ireland on 1 February.


'I'm grateful he's there' - Djokovic hails coach Murray

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:44:50 GMT

Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".


'It's time to accept it - England are nowhere near Australia'

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:33:12 GMT

England started the Women's Ashes saying they were "not far away" from catching Australia, but the gulf is only getting bigger, writes Ffion Wynne.


'Like a movie!' - Lewandowski relives five goals in nine minutes

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:22:43 GMT

Watch Robert Lewandowski relive scoring five goals in nine minutes as a substitute while playing under Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich.


How Hyrox became the latest sporting craze

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:19:58 GMT

The sport of Hyrox is not known to many in the general public, yet is popular enough that UK events have had to introduce ticket lotteries. What does this new craze involve?


Emery fears Aston Villa have blown Champions League top-eight chances

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:33:57 GMT

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side may have squandered their chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League following their loss at Monaco.


Man City charges had no impact on new deal - Haaland

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:27:58 GMT

Erling Haaland says he is "confident" Manchester City know what they are doing over the charges they face after signing a new long-term deal.


'I gave everything to boxing and still have nothing'

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:06 GMT

Heather Hardy tells BBC Sport how she is adapting to life outside of boxing after the former world champion was left with a life-threatening injury.