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US Open 2019: Johanna Konta 'grown as a player' since losing to Karolina Pliskova

British number one Johanna Konta says she has "grown as a player" since losing to Karolina Pliskova, her next opponent, in May. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2LedTcK

Anthoine Hubert: British F2 rival pays tribute to racer killed in Belgium crash

Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert, killed in a crash on Saturday, "was one of the good guys", says British driver Jordan King in tribute. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zDvxA2

Twins break single-season homer record, but fall to Tigers

The Minnesota Twins capped a night of sensational slugging by breaking the major league record for home runs in a season, but that wasn't enough to overcome Detroit's seven-run third inning in the Tigers' 10-7 victory Saturday night. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2UlHt2V

US Open 2019: Naomi Osaka warms hearts by consoling Coco Gauff

Defending US Open champion Naomi Osaka wins hearts all over again when she consoles teenager Coco Gauff after beating her in the third round. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZCKNM7

US Open: Naomi Osaka beats Coco Gauff to reach fourth round

Defending champion Naomi Osaka overwhelms 15-year-old sensation Coco Gauff to reach the US Open last 16. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/34i0szQ

Barcelona held by promoted Osasuna but Ansu Fati, 16, scores

Barcelona are held by promoted Osasuna as 16-year-old Ansu Fati becomes the champions' youngest La Liga goalscorer. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MO0Z7o

Manchester City 4-0 Brighton: Aguero is an incredible talent - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Sergio Aguero's "talent" and "commitment" after the striker scored twice in a 4-0 win over Brighton. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2LfpHvz

What happened in the Premier League? Man City, Leicester, West Ham and Crystal Palace win

Manchester City power past Brighton, while Leicester, West Ham and Crystal Palace also win Premier League matches. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Py7IVf

Yankees lefty Sabathia hopes he hasn't thrown final pitch of career

The New York Yankees placed left-hander CC Sabathia back on the 10-day injured list Saturday with knee inflammation. The 39-year-old, who is retiring after the season, told reporters after the game he hoped to pitch again this season. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2HBKpDg

Formula 2 crash: Belgian Grand Prix support race cancelled after serious accident

The Formula 2 support race at the Belgian Grand Prix is cancelled following a serious crash. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2LfvUpW

Rory McIlroy drops three behind at European Masters after water mishaps

Rory McIlroy finds water twice in the closing holes on day three at the European Masters to drop three behind leader Andres Romero. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZDPrW5

Manchester City 4-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

Manchester City ease to victory over Brighton as Sergio Aguero hits two goals to continue his record of scoring in all four of his team's Premier League games this season. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Le0VvC

Southampton 1-1 Man Utd: Jannik Vestergaard header earns 10-man Saints a point

Jannik Vestergaard scores his first goal in English football to earn 10-man Southampton a draw against Manchester United at St Mary's. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30MGOdb

Chelsea 2-2 Sheffield United: Point for Blades after late Zouma own goal

Sheffield United battle back from two goals down to snatch a deserved point after Kurt Zouma's late own goal at Stamford Bridge. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2LneKqB

Wales 17-22 Ireland: Jacob Stockdale brace gives Ireland edge over Wales

Two Jacob Stockdale tries help Ireland knock Wales off the top of the world rankings with a 22-17 victory in their World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Lc6QkH

Aymeric Laporte: Manchester City defender carried off on stretcher in Brighton game

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte leaves the field on a stretcher after suffering an injury in his side's Premier League game against Brighton. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2UjkfKV

Belgian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc on pole ahead of Sebastian Vettel

Charles Leclerc takes pole position with Lewis Hamilton third during eventful Belgian Grand Prix qualifying. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/32hCpzh

Southampton 1-1 Manchester United: Solskjaer bemoans Man Utd's poor finishing

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes his side "lacked that finishing edge" in their 1-1 draw at Southampton. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NIwjEk

Ashes 2019: Mitchell Starc impresses as Australia beat Derbyshire in tour match

Pace bowler Mitchell Starc presses his Ashes claim with seven wickets in Australia's tour match as they beat Derbyshire by an innings and 54 runs. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PGFPdM

England's Jade Moore out of squad to face Norway with thigh injury

Reading midfielder Jade Moore withdraws from the England squad to face Norway on Tuesday with a thigh injury. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NH6RPh

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver suffers heavy crash in final practice

Lewis Hamilton has a heavy crash in final practice at the Belgian Grand Prix, raising questions about his participation in qualifying. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZoWzdL

Tyler Skaggs: Angels pitcher overdosed on drugs and alcohol

The coroner's report rules that Tyler Skaggs died accidentally in a Texan hotel room in July. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/34aH6Nn

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger 'deserves' to play for a top club - Steve Parish

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha "deserves" to play for a "top club". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Un3D4P

Nacho Monreal: Arsenal defender joins Real Sociedad

Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal joins La Liga side Real Sociedad on a two-year deal. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zAu9ON

Neymar: PSG sporting director Leonardo says 'no agreement' over Brazil forward's transfer

Paris St-Germain sporting director Leonardo says "there is no agreement" with Barcelona over the transfer of Brazil forward Neymar. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NJHr3t

US Open 2019: Teenager Coco Gauff to face champion Naomi Osaka

American teenager Coco Gauff faces world number one Naomi Osaka in the US Open third round on Saturday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/32lfoM7

US Open 2019: Roger Federer 'sick and tired' of scheduling questions

Roger Federer says he is "sick and tired" of being asked if he demands favourable scheduling at the US Open. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZEyElO

George Springer's 4 RBI night leads Astros past Blue Jays

George Springer had a three-run homer and the Houston Astros never looked back in a 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/32glVY9

Steve Smith: Australia batsman scores 23 against Derbyshire on return from concussion

Steve Smith made 23 in Australia's tour match against Derbyshire, in his first innings since recovering from a concussion. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MMrn1f

Simone Biles' brother Tevin Biles-Thomas charged with murder

Tevin Biles-Thomas, brother of gymnast Simone Biles, is charged in connection with three murders. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HAfcAC

Uefa agrees price cap on away tickets in Champions League and Europa League

Uefa agrees a compromise with Europe's top clubs to cap ticket prices for away fans in the Champions League and Europa League this season. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30NCxX8

Charles Leclerc fastest in Belgian GP practice as close race expected

Charles Leclerc sets an eye-opening lap to head a Ferrari one-two in second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZAR7nf

Bury expelled from EFL: Shakers threaten league with legal action

Bury are "actively considering" legal action against the English Football League following the club's expulsion on Tuesday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NFlcMc

Mauricio Pochettino dismisses rumours of him leaving Tottenham as 'stupid'

Mauricio Pochettino dismisses speculation that he will leave Tottenham after Sunday's north London derby with Arsenal as "stupid". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HzKM1k

Aphiwe Dyantyi: Springbok wing faces doping ban

South Africa wing Aphiwe Dyantyi faces a four-year ban after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HzK5oB

Vasyl Lomachenko v Luke Campbell: Briton predicts upset

Britain's Luke Campbell says he will find a way to upset the odds against pound-for-pound king Vasyl Lomachenko on Saturday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2UjxTNT

Ashes 2019: England's James Anderson ruled out for rest of series

England's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson will play no further part in the Ashes against Australia after suffering a recurrence of a calf injury. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZrAGKI

Europa League draw: Man Utd face trip to Kazakhstan in group stage

Manchester United face Partizan Belgrade, AJ Alkmaar and a trip to Kazakhstan to play Astana in the Europa League group stage. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30NGBqa

Dean Saunders: Ex-Liverpool striker 'could not even stand up'

Footage shows the ex-Liverpool striker tell a police officer who pulled him over he'd only had a pint. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Ufdwld

Belgian GP: Ferrari fastest as Lewis Hamilton struggles in practice

Sebastian Vettel leads a Ferrari one-two in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton struggles. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PqAHu7

Uefa Player of the Year: Lucy Bronze's mum wanted to meet Ronaldo and collect award

Lucy Bronze says she is "surprised" to win the Uefa Player of the Year and that her mum wanted to collect the award on her behalf so she could meet Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HvUOR0

Vasyl Lomachenko: Lightweight champion wants to be remembered as a great

Unified lightweight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko tells BBC Sport he wants to be remembered as one of the great boxers. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MJJogX

Premier League predictions: Lawro v actor and comedian Stephen Fry

Mark Lawrenson takes on actor and comedian Stephen Fry to make predictions for the latest round of Premier League fixtures. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MKpsul

Chris Smalling: Manchester United defender set for Roma loan move

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is in Italy to finalise a loan move to Roma, says Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Hx85cg

Ko Jin-young's bogey-free run ends at Portland Classic after 114 holes

World number one Ko Jin-young's bogey-free streak ends after 114 holes - as she misses a three-foot putt at the Portland Classic. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NEOw5p

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi & Eric Cantona light up Uefa awards

Cristiano Ronaldo suggests dinner with Lionel Messi, while Eric Cantona quotes Shakespeare in bizarre Uefa awards speech. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MKUd21

Neymar: Barcelona and PSG reach agreement on value of Brazilian

Barcelona and Paris St-Germain have "reached an agreement on the value of Neymar" as a deal edges closer, says BBC Radio 5 Live's Guillem Balague. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/348wEpr

Karolina Pliskova column: The unique challenge of playing identical twin Kristyna

Karolina Pliskova discusses her relationship with twin sister Kristyna, and how they shared a hotel room before they played each other in Birmingham recently. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/34deJxK

Europa League: Can Wolves win the competition?

Wolves have returned to European competition for the first time since 1980, so can they win the Europa League? from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZpQA8K

'Fatty' Foulke: The legend of Sheffield United & Chelsea keeper

With Chelsea hosting Sheffield United on Saturday, BBC Sport brings you the legendary tale of a man who links the clubs. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZmMKgp

US Open 2019: Coco Gauff to play Naomi Osaka after impressive second-round win

Teenager Coco Gauff is set for an intriguing US Open match against defending champion Naomi Osaka after defeating Timea Babos 6-2 4-6 6-4. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PngZzl

Luis Enrique: Former Spain and Barcelona manager's daughter dies aged nine

Former Spain and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique pays tribute to his daughter after she died from bone cancer aged nine. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2LeAJ2I

US Open 2019: Taylor Townsend stuns Wimbledon champion Simona Halep

Fourth seed Simona Halep suffers a shock second-round loss to world number 116 Taylor Townsend at the US Open. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L74eEY

Wolves beat Torino to reach Europa League group stage

Wolves book their place in the Europa League group stage after beating Torino in front of a jubilant Molineux. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Uh8WTp

US Open 2019: Dan Evans to face Roger Federer, Johanna Konta also into third round

Dan Evans sets up a US Open third-round match with Roger Federer by beating Lucas Pouille, while Johanna Konta thrashes Margarita Gasparyan 6-1 6-0. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HAnkkG

The Ashes: Australia bowler Mitchell Starc presses for recall in Derbyshire tour match

Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc presses his claim to play in the fourth Ashes Test against England with three wickets in an over on the first day of the tour match against Derbyshire. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZtQMUw

US Open 2019: Petra Kvitova knocked out in second round by Andrea Petkovic

Czech sixth seed Petra Kvitova is out of the US Open as she succumbed 6-4 6-4 to world number 88 Andrea Petkovic in the second round. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zwyr9U

Champions League draw: Liverpool drawn with Napoli, Tottenham to meet Bayern Munich

Holders Liverpool will face Napoli, Salzburg and Genk in the Champions League group stage, while Tottenham will meet Bayern Munich. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/32gw0Vh

Uefa Player of the Year: Lucy Bronze the first English winner

England's Lucy Bronze is named Uefa Women's Player of the Year, beating Lyon team-mates Ada Hegerberg and Amandine Henry to the award. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L4nq61

Mesut Ozil: Arsenal boss Unai Emery expects German to stay at club

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says he expects midfielder Mesut Ozil to stay at the club but admits defender Nacho Monreal could leave. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PlIhpy

Vuelta a Espana: Jesus Herrada wins stage six

Britain's Hugh Carthy is among four riders forced to abandon the Vuelta a Espana after a crash as Spain's Jesus Herrada wins stage six. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NK2za9

Matteo Darmian: Manchester United defender poised for Old Trafford exit

Matteo Darmian may leave Manchester United in the coming days with the club likely to offload a defender before Monday European transfer deadline. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/342AW1w

US Open: Serena Williams beats teenager Caty McNally in three sets

Serena Williams fights back from a set down to beat American teenager Caty McNally in an entertaining late-night match at the US Open. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZCtISq

NFL: Christian Wade on his 'dream' touchdown for Buffalo Bills and trying to make the cut

In a column for BBC Sport, ex-rugby player turned NFL hopeful Christian Wade talks dream debuts and trying to make the cut with the Buffalo Bills. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30I1eUH

Aaron Wan-Bissaka & Tyrone Mings earn England call-ups for Euro 2020 qualifiers

Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Aston Villa centre-back Tyrone Mings are called up to the England squad for the first time. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2UfIN7n

Israel Folau: Sacking by Rugby Australia is 'unreasonable restraint of trade'

Israel Folau claims Rugby Australia's termination of his contract over a social media post is an "unreasonable restraint of trade". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZAOmOS

Valtteri Bottas will remain at Mercedes for 2020 Formula 1 season

Valtteri Bottas will stay at Mercedes alongside Lewis Hamilton for the 2020 F1 season, the German team announce. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MKsfUj

Rugby World Cup: Wales make 14 changes for Ireland warm-up

Wales hand Test debuts to Owen Lane and Rhys Carre in Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Ireland in Cardiff. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30FEd4Y

Formula 1 to have record 22 grands prix in 2020 season

Formula 1 will have a record 22-race season in 2020, including grands prix in the Netherlands and Vietnam. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30IaDvD

US Open: Champion Novak Djokovic defies injury to reach last 32

Defending champion Novak Djokovic battles through a shoulder injury to beat Juan Ignacio Londero in the US Open second round. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/323zCK6

Champions League draw: Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, Spurs await fate

Champions League holders Liverpool and fellow English sides Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham will find out their group-stage opponents when the draw takes place in Monaco on Thursday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MJy9VL

Braves get to Jays early to earn split in 2-game series

Matt Joyce homered as part of a five-run second inning, then added an RBI single in the seventh as the Atlanta Braves downed the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Wednesday to split their two-game interleague series. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2HydcZz

Roger Federer beats Damir Dzumhur to reach US Open third round

Roger Federer comes from a set down to beat Damir Dzumhur and progress to the third round of the US Open. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zu6hql

James Haskell: I'll put as much into MMA as I did rugby, says former England star

Having swapped rugby for MMA, ex-England star James Haskell is determined to prove he is "deadly serious" about becoming a successful fighter. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/32cpXAZ

US Open 2019: Karolina Pliskova through to third round after straight-set win

Karolina Pliskova is through to the third round of the US Open after a straight-set win over Mariam Bolkvadze. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NBFOF6

Noah Lyles to focus on breaking Bolt's 200m world record

American sprinter Noah Lyles has dropped the 100m to focus on breaking Usain Bolt's 200m world record at the world championships in Doha. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MGOpqn

Bobby Duncan: Liverpool reject accusations of 'mentally bullying' youth team player

Liverpool reject accusations of 'mentally bullying' teenage forward Bobby Duncan. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Hxkk8x

Vuelta a Espana: Angel Madrazo wins stage five as Lopez reclaims overall lead

Angel Madrazo wins the first summit finish of the Vuelta a Espana as Miguel Angel Lopez reclaims the overall lead after stage five. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Ptwt50

US Open 2019: Nick Kyrgios says 'ATP is pretty corrupt'

Nick Kyrgios says the ATP is "pretty corrupt" and adds he is not worried about potentially being suspended from the sport. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2LdPhj7

Belgium v England: Phil Neville wants 'braver, tougher' Lionesses

England must be "braver and tougher" as they begin their quest to win a home European Championship in 2021, head coach Phil Neville says. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NCjUkZ

Rugby World Cup: Mako Vunipola set to miss England's final warm-up

Prop Mako Vunipola is set to miss England's final warm-up game against Italy next Friday after picking up a hamstring injury against Ireland. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NCqo3C

Bury expelled from EFL: Phil Neville says town's heart has been 'ripped out''

England women's manager Phil Neville says the heart of Bury has been "ripped out" by their expulsion from the EFL. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZzQZo9

Dean Saunders: Ex-footballer jailed for refusing breath test

"Arrogant" Dean Saunders was told he thought his public profile entitled him to be "above the law". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/344Z4AL

Bury expelled from EFL: 'Dark day for English football' says Sports Minister Nigel Adams

Sports Minister Nigel Adams says Bury's expulsion from the EFL is a "tragedy" and a "very dark day for English football". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2U7TvNr

US baseball player's family 'killed by relative'

Blake Bivens' wife, baby son and mother-in-law are found dead, and a relative is charged with murder. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zw35jn

Uefa Women's Player of the Year: Can Lucy Bronze be first English winner?

England's Lucy Bronze finds out on Thursday whether she is Uefa Women's Player of the Year. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/3281Hjf

Hamilton set for title, Ferrari need a win, Hulkenberg might need a drive - F1 returns

It's looking likely Mercedes could kick-start some frantic moves in the driver market as Formula 1 returns from its summer break. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HoOXNt

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Galaxy striker hints at Man Utd return

LA Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he would be open to a return to former club Manchester United when his contract ends in November. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KZ6nT2

Virgil Van Dijk, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - who will be named Europe's best player?

Uefa will name its Men's Player of the Year on Thursday with Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk up against Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. BBC Sport looks at their stats. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/32bn4jE

Aurora Games: Why was the women-only event created - and does it have a future?

The inaugural Aurora Games took place in upstate New York last week - but what is it, and does it have a future? from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zq9SLB

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks drop Owen Franks from squad

Holders New Zealand leave Northampton-bound prop Owen Franks, winner of 108 caps, out of their 31-man Rugby World Cup squad. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2LcXZhz

Karolina Pliskova column: 'First-round nerves, date nights & Broadway'

Karolina Pliskova on overcoming first-round nerves at the US Open, finding time for date nights and shows on Broadway. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NAag2p

Ashes 2019: Australia deserved to win at Headingley - Glenn McGrath

In his latest BBC Sport column, Glenn McGrath says Australia should have won at Headingley and have to use that as motivation for the fourth Ashes Test. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Lj4kIy

Newport County 0-2 West Ham United

Jack Wilshere scores his first goal for West Ham to help them avoid an upset in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Newport County. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/3407uct

US Open 2019: Stefanos Tsitsipas suffers back-to-back first-round Grand Slam defeats

World number eight Stefanos Tsitsipas is knocked out of the US Open in the first round after a four-set defeat by Andrey Rublev. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/343pgeS

Ashes 2019: James Anderson bowls 20 overs for Lancashire second XI

England seamer James Anderson bowls 20 overs for Lancashire second XI as he aims to prove his fitness for the fourth Ashes Test against Australia. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KXmzUJ

US Open 2019: Garbine Muguruza out but Petra Kvitova & Belinda Bencic through

Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza is knocked out of US Open in the first round with a 2-6 6-1 6-3 defeat by Alison Riske. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zsqeU5

Tiger Woods eyes October return after knee surgery

Former world number one Tiger Woods has minor knee surgery and targets a return to action in October. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HrpJhy

Neymar: PSG and Barcelona officials meet in Paris to discuss deal for Brazil forward

Officials from Paris St-Germain and Barcelona meet in Paris to discuss a possible deal for Brazil forward Neymar. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zph9Kn

Bolton Wanderers face anxious wait after EFL deadline passes

Fans of Bolton Wanderers face an anxious wait after Tuesday's 17:00 BST deadline for a takeover to be completed passes. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Nz71bB

Vuelta a Espana: Fabio Jakobsen pips Sam Bennett to win stage four

Fabio Jakobsen of the Netherlands finishes narrowly ahead of Irishman Sam Bennett to win stage four at Vuelta a Espana. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HrzCLY

Spanish Grand Prix to remain on F1 calendar in 2020 after funding secured

The Spanish Grand Prix will retain a place on the Formula 1 schedule next year, the sport has confirmed. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/345jdGD

Rob Gronkowski: Former New England Patriots tight end calls on NFL to legalise use of cannabis oil

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has called on sports' governing bodies to allow the use of cannabis oil in injury recovery. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MHO4DU

Bury FC: C&N Sporting Risk 'unable to proceed' with takeover

The company which was hoping to buy Bury Football Club, C&N Sporting Risk, says it is "unable to proceed" with the takeover. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30GNjOW

Aaron Ramsey withdraws from Wales squad for Euro qualifiers

Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has withdrawn from the Wales squad for the Euro 2020 matches against Azerbaijan and Belarus. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MGhvpM

Carli Lloyd: NFL team asks Women's World Cup winner to play in pre-season

Carli Lloyd's trainer James Galanis says that the US footballer has been asked by an NFL team to kick in their final pre-season game. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L4oqG0

Eben Etzebeth: South Africa international in World Cup squad after assault allegations

South Africa international Eben Etzebeth is named in the Springboks' World Cup squad after denying allegations of assault. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zpassZ

PV Sindhu: India celebrates badminton World Championships gold

PV Sindhu becomes first Indian player to win the prestigious badminton World Championship. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zg16iG

Ex-Manchester United forward Eric Cantona wins Uefa President's Award

Eric Cantona will be awarded the Uefa President's Award for his commitment to helping improve the lives of others. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Pqg9C2

US Open 2019: Kyle Edmund hoping to join fellow Britons in round two

British number one Kyle Edmund hopes to join compatriots Johanna Konta and Dan Evans in the second round of the US Open on Tuesday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZkQYVG

Darren Till: British fighter to face Kelvin Gastelum at middleweight in New York

Darren Till will step up to middleweight when he faces Kelvin Gastelum in New York at UFC 244 on 2 November. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/32gfc0H

Jordi Cruyff on Johan, Man Utd, Barcelona and managing in China

The son of a legend, struggles at Man Utd and managing in China - Jordi Cruyff discusses his life and career with Guillem Balague. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2U3yW4G

Campbell v Lomachenko: Ukrainian fighter unsure of future beyond lightweight target

Vasyl Lomachenko says he is unsure on what his future in boxing holds if he wins all four lightweight world titles. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZxxPLP

Ashes 2019: Stokes urges focus after third Test heroics for England against Australia

Ben Stokes says his batting heroics during the third Ashes Test to help England tie the series at 1-1 "will all be forgotten" if Australia win the fourth Test at Old Trafford. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zp8c3v

Notting Hill Carnival 2019: Train like a dancer

BBC Sport's Mwaksy went along to a samba class to learn some moves before this year's Notting Hill Carnival. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zq0ass

US Open 2019: Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-1 to reach second round

Serena Williams makes the perfect return to the US Open after last year's controversial final by thrashing her long-time rival Maria Sharapova. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NyJqrj

Sir Bradley Wiggins: 2012 Tour de France winner to train as social worker

Sir Bradley Wiggins, the 2012 Tour de France winner, is enrolling for a degree in social work, saying he "wants to help people". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/32aQmPH

Bolton Wanderers: Where next as financially troubled club face liquidation?

As Bolton Wanderers face the prospect of liquidation, BBC Sport takes a look at the mood at a club on the brink. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PgfPFS

Ashes 2019: English summer 'written in the stars' - Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan says with the World Cup and the amazing Headingley win, the English summer feels as though it is "written in the stars". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MEs3Wu

Carabao Cup second round: Premier League join party, giant-killers and a bitter rivalry

BBC Sport takes a look at the standout ties taking place in this week's Carabao Cup second round. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2U4wxGO

Inter Milan 4-0 Leece: Lukaku scores on Serie A debut

Romelu Lukaku scores on his league debut for Italian side Inter Milan after his club record move from Manchester United. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/325FkuQ

Nice: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos buys Ligue 1 club

French Ligue 1 club Nice is bought by Ineos, the chemical company founded by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NyivvL

US Open 2019: Daniil Medvedev safely through in straight sets

Russian fifth seed Daniil Medvedev is through to the second round of the US Open after a routine 6-4 6-1 6-2 win over India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zwn8wR

Rafa Nadal Open: Andy Murray beats teen Imran Sibille to seal first singles win since hip surgery

Andy Murray wins his first singles match since hip surgery with a 6-0 6-1 win over teenager Imran Sibille at the Rafa Nadal Open. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZsPKms

Lionesses: Striker Fran Kirby and defender Alex Greenwood out with injuries

Chelsea striker Fran Kirby and Lyon defender Alex Greenwood withdraw from the England squad with injury. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33Zocsp

US Open: Karolina Pliskova through to second round in New York

World number three Karolina Pliskova beats fellow Czech Tereza Martincova 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-3) to reach second round US Open. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L7uptX

US Open 2019: Harriet Dart beaten by Ana Bogdan in first round

Briton Harriet Dart's first appearance in the US Open main draw ends in a straight-set defeat in the first round. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/325X9Ks

Vuelta a Espana: Sam Bennett wins stage three as Nicolas Roche retains lead

Sam Bennett wins stage three at the Vuelta a Espana, with fellow Irishman Nicolas Roche retaining a two-second overall lead. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2U36Ne5

Campbell v Lomachenko: Shane McGuigan expects shock in O2 Arena bout

Luke Campbell's natural size advantage will help him land a historic shock against Vasyl Lomachenko, says trainer Shane McGuigan. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NAaqXp

Kylian Mbappe & Edinson Cavani: Paris St-Germain pair injured

Paris St-Germain forwards Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappe will be out for four and three weeks respectively. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/322Esal

Junior Firpo: Barcelona apologise over Betis tweet

Barcelona have apologised for a tweet mocking Real Betis following their 5-2 win in La Liga on Sunday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Pde4Jj

Christian Coleman: Steve Cram 'despair' at sprinter's missed tests charge

BBC athletics commentator Steve Cram says his reaction to Christian Coleman's charge for missing three drugs tests is "less of surprise, more of despair". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2U5j9Ch

Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle: Steve Bruce provides perfect answer to critics - Alan Shearer

My friend Steve Bruce has been heavily criticised but his first win as Newcastle manager is an encouraging sign, says Magpies legend Alan Shearer. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zm4MQz

Bolton's EFL future under renewed threat after takeover deal collapses

The latest takeover deal to buy Bolton has collapsed with administrators warning the "process of closing down the company" could begin as early as Wednesday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Pp1fvs

Racism in football: Garth Crooks fears 'Cantona moment' unless action taken

Football could experience another "Eric Cantona moment" if government action is not taken to stop the racial abuse, says ex-Tottenham striker Garth Crooks. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/327D46f

Wolves: Can Nuno Espirito Santo's side cope with Europa League commitments?

Wolves and Burnley, who drew on Sunday, know all about the demands of a Europa League campaign, so how are Nuno Espirito Santo's side coping this season? from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zoyV1u

David Rudisha: Olympic champion thankful after surviving car accident

Two-time Olympic champion David Rudisha thanks "the Almighty God for the gift of life" after surviving a car accident in his native Kenya. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MDWR9L

Tyson Fury v Otto Wallin: Swedish fighter not bothered by critics

Tyson Fury's next opponent Otto Wallin says he is not bothered by comments criticising his ability before their Las Vegas bout. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L6kbdj

Ben Stokes' Ashes? Was Headingley 2019 England's most thrilling win?

Where does England's amazing win at Headingley rank among famous Ashes victories? Have your say in our vote. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MCW60C

Ben Stokes says Ashes-saving ton was an 'amazing feeling'

England all-rounder Ben Stokes says scoring an incredible match-winning century to square the Ashes series was an "amazing feeling". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZrQ1KD

Canada's World Cup-bound women's baseball team wins bronze at qualifier

Edmonton's Madison Willan hit a three-run homer as Canada's women's baseball team beat host Mexico 11-1 to capture the bronze medal on Sunday at a World Cup qualifying tournament in Aguascalientes. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2NzQ40z

Ashes 2019: Ben Stokes century one of the great innings - Australia's Tim Paine

Australia captain Tim Paine says England's Ben Stokes "played out of his skin" to seal a remarkable victory in the third Ashes Test at Headingley. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PeFDlx

Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle: Pochettino says he trusts VAR after Spurs are denied penalty

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino says he "trusts" VAR after the decision not to award a penalty for Jamaal Lascelles' challenge on Harry Kane was upheld by the video assistant referee. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MB4TAo

Canadian women's baseball team books 9th consecutive World Cup berth

Canada's women's baseball team is headed to next year's World Cup, despite having its qualifying game against Mexico on Saturday rained out. Cuba helped the Canadians clinch a berth by upsetting the Dominican Republic. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/33XQrI8

Tottenham 0-1 Newcastle: Steve Bruce says win might 'shut a few people up'

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says his side did everything they could to "silence the critics" after their surprise 1-0 win at Tottenham. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2U2C3cY

Vuelta a Espana: Quintana wins stage two of La Vuelta as Roche gains red jersey

Colombian Nairo Quintana wins mountain stage but Ireland's Nicolas Roche gains leader's red jersey in Calpe from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/324M1xn

Bournemouth 1-3 Man City: Pep Guardiola says David Silva is 'one of the best'

Pep Guardiola says David Silva played "incredibly well" and is "one of the best" players he has ever worked with after Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Vitality Stadium. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Hp30CO

Wolves 1-1 Burnley: Nuno Espirito Santo says 'everyone must get used to VAR'

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo says everyone must "get used to VAR" after Raul Jimenez scored a stoppage-time penalty - following a video assistant referee check - to salvage a point for his side. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2U5kOYD

Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Newcastle United: Joelinton gives Steve Bruce first Newcastle win

Joelinton's first goal in English football gives Newcastle United a surprise win at Tottenham - and Steve Bruce his first points as their manager. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KSvEOG

British Athletics Championships: Adam Gemili and Jodie Williams win 200m titles

Adam Gemili and Jodie Williams win the British 200m titles to secure their places at the World Athletics Championships in Doha. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/321BClT

Karolina Pliskova column: 'I believe I can go far at every Grand Slam'

Karolina Pliskova on practising with John McEnroe, hopes for her first Grand Slam title and realising Beyonce was watching her play. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33WCU3B

Celtic 3-1 Hearts: Bayo bags double as hosts maintain unbeaten start

Two goals from Vakoun-Issouf Bayo on his first start help Celtic maintain their perfect beginning to the Scottish Premiership with victory over Hearts. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HpmqHz

Equestrian European Championships: Ben Maher wins individual showjumping silver

British showjumper Ben Maher wins individual silver at the European Championships in Rotterdam. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30ycwLj

Ben Stokes century leads England to Ashes-saving win at Headingley

Ben Stokes' astonishing 135 not out repeats his World Cup heroics and gives England one of their greatest victories and keep the Ashes alive. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PtSS27

Injury to 2-time all-star Jose Ramirez hurts Cleveland's playoff push

Cleveland third baseman Jose Ramirez has a broken right hand and will be sidelined indefinitely as the team tries to catch Minnesota in the American League Central or capture an AL wild-card berth. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2ZqZlKJ

Bournemouth 1-3 Manchester City: Aguero double seals win for champions

Sergio Aguero scores twice as reigning champions Manchester City move up to second in the Premier League with a convincing victory at Bournemouth. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31ZtTow

MotoGP: Spain's Alex Rins wins British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Alex Rins overtakes World Champion Marc Marquez on the line to snatch victory at the British Grand Prix. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L5pIAD

St Mirren 0-1 Rangers: Borna Barisic scores first goal for Glasgow side in Paisley win

Borna Barisic scores his first Rangers goal to give Steven Gerrard's side a workmanlike win over a stubborn St Mirren in Paisley. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MCwjpA

Paul Pogba: Manchester United midfielder says 'racism can only make me stronger'

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says racist abuse "can only make me stronger and motivate me to fight for the next generation". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Hnvxby

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith hopes to play in fourth Test after concussion

Australia batsman Steve Smith hopes to return for the fourth Ashes Test after batting against bowlers for the first time since suffering concussion. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HrYEL8

Andrew Luck: Indianapolis Colts quarterback retires at 29

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck announces his retirement at 29 to remove himself from the "cycle of pain" caused by injuries. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZrH3Ja

Jays snap 6-game skid as Bo Bichette, Teoscar Hernandez power offence

Bo Bichette and Teoscar Hernandez hit solo home runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled Felix Hernandez's return to the mound, beating the Seattle Mariners 7-5 on Saturday night. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/32bXprt

Real Madrid 1-1 Valladolid: Guardiola cancels out Benzema goal

Real Madrid are frustrated by Valladolid's equaliser with just two minutes remaining in La Liga. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PbIThG

Schalke 0-3 Bayern Munich: Robert Lewandowski scores hat-trick

Robert Lewandowski scores a hat-trick as champions Bayern Munich collect their first victory of the season by comfortably beating Schalke. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L57385

Sergey Kovalev stops Anthony Yarde to retain WBO world light-heavyweight title

Russia's Sergey Kovalev comes through an eighth-round scare to defend his world title against Britain's Anthony Yarde. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2P9xVZP

Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal: Mohamed Salah scores twice for Reds

Mohamed Salah scores twice as Liverpool sweep Arsenal aside with a dominant performance to maintain their 100% start to the season. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KRTie8

Ashes 2019: Joe Root fights to keep England's Ashes hopes alive

England's batsmen show some much-needed fight on day three of the third Test, but Australia still look set to retain the Ashes at Headingley. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TYuzI6

Parma 0-1 Juventus: Cristiano Ronaldo goal ruled out for offside as Giorgio Chiellini scores winner

Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini scores the only goal of the game as his side open the Serie A season with victory over Parma. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZnQ8XE

Australia end United States' 78-game basketball winning streak

United States suffer their first loss in 13 years after a shock defeat by Australia in a World Cup warm-up in Melbourne on Saturday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zk8AR3

Man Utd 1-2 Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson praises 'incredible' team as Eagles win at Old Trafford

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson praises his 'incredible' team after Patrick van Aanholt scored an injury-time winner to seal the Eagles' first win at Manchester United since 1989. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZfhMqF

Man Utd 1-2 Crystal Palace: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rues poor defending

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he was disappointed by his side's defending after Crystal Palace recorded their first victory at Old Trafford since 1989. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33VqfOm

Norwich 2-3 Chelsea: Frank Lampard delighted with young stars after getting first Chelsea win

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is "delighted" with the performance of his young side in their 3-2 win over Norwich, and also praises Canaries striker Teemu Pukki. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Hqu7x0

Norwich City 2-3 Chelsea: Small details cost Canaries - Daniel Farke

Norwich City head coach Daniel Farke says small details cost his side as they fell to a 3-2 defeat at home to Chelsea, despite twice coming from behind. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZkHSDP

England 57-15 Ireland: Eddie Jones' side dominate visitors in World Cup warm-up

England run in eight tries in a dominant performance as they beat Ireland 57-15 in a World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zfpPUX

Watford 1-3 West Ham United: Sebastien Haller's second-half brace secures points

Record signing Sebastien Haller scores twice as West Ham consign Watford to a third consecutive Premier League defeat this term. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Pai1hW

Challenge Cup final: Warrington Wolves beat St Helens 18-6

Warrington upstage runaway Super League leaders St Helens to win their first Challenge Cup final in seven years. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NqGPjc

EuroHockey Championships: England avoid relegation by beating Scotland

England avoid relegation from the EuroHockey Championships by beating Scotland 3-0 to finish fifth. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zkJF1a

MotoGP: Honda's Marc Marquez breaks the lap record to secure pole

MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez breaks the lap record to take pole position for the British Grand Prix. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PdGUth

Yorkshire Ebor Festival: Mustajeer claims £1m handicap prize at York

Mustajeer claims the first £1m handicap to be run on the Flat in Britain by winning the Ebor at York. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33Pzq2G

Man Utd 1-2 Crystal Palace: Patrick van Aanholt scores winner

Crystal Palace stun Manchester United with an injury-time winner to record their first victory at Old Trafford since 1989. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30xhc3Z

Scotland 17-14 France: Gregor Townsend's side win World Cup warm-up at Murrayfield

Scotland avenge last week's rout in Nice with a battling World Cup warm-up victory over France at Murrayfield. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2My5kLX

Bury FC given until 17:00 BST on Tuesday to complete sale and avoid expulsion from EFL

Bury are given until 17:00 BST on Tuesday to complete a sale and avoid being expelled from the EFL. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Hklowo

Andy Ruiz Jr wants to 'end' Anthony Joshua's career in Saudia Arabia rematch

Unified world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr wants to "end Anthony Joshua's career" after confirming a rematch in Saudi Arabia. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KQ0gAm

Rory McIlroy tied second at Tour Championship

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy remains a shot off the lead after a 67 during the second round of the season-ending Tour Championship in Atlanta. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zp0lyZ

W Series: Has it already made a difference as women bid for Formula 1?

Several of the women who took part in the inaugural W Series season have now got drives in other championships – so has the W Series made a difference? from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZmTOEU

Aston Villa 2-0 Everton: Marco Silva concerned by lack of goals this season

Everton manager Marco Silva says he "can't believe" they lost at Aston Villa after creating a number of good goal-scoring opportunities. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Nu3XgI

Bury owner Steve Dale says club has been sold with EFL deadline approaching

Owner Steve Dale says he has agreed a deal to sell Bury as an EFL deadline for their possible expulsion approaches. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zfoDRv

Aston Villa 2-0 Everton: Wesley & Anwar El Ghazi on target for hosts

Aston Villa collect their first Premier League points of the season as goals from Wesley and Anwar El Ghazi give them victory over Everton. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Mxm8CF

Roger Federer: Caravan holiday helps Swiss prepare for US Open

Roger Federer says a caravanning holiday around the Swiss countryside has left him feeling the best he has "in years" ahead of the US Open. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30xsZPY

Serena Williams: Carlos Ramos will not umpire Williams sisters at US Open

US Open umpire Carlos Ramos will not chair any matches involving Serena or Venus Williams in New York this year following last year's final. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33Xxkhd

David Silva: Pep Guardiola thought Man City midfielder would 'suffer' in England

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits he thought midfielder David Silva would "suffer" playing in England due to a lack of height. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HoOmv0

Stradivarius wins £1m bonus as Battaash breaks track record at York

Stradivarius secures a £1m bonus prize with victory at York, where Battaash impresses to set a new track record. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TWNva8

Marcel Kittel: German sprinter announces retirement from cycling

German sprinter Marcel Kittel retires from cycling after losing "all motivation to keep torturing myself on a bike". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZsoJni

Ashes 2019: England 67 all out as Australia close in on Ashes

England are bowled out for 67 on the second day of the third Test by Australia, who are on the verge of retaining the Ashes. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zfmhBR

Fernando Torres: Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker retires after final match

Spanish World Cup-winning striker Fernando Torres plays his final professional match before retirement. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HgONrp

Xabi Alonso: Former Liverpool player on Arsenal and Jurgen Klopp

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso gives his thoughts of their chances against Arsenal and their current manager Jurgen Klopp. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KPgCJy

Rangers: Uefa orders Ibrox section close down after 'sectarian singing'

Rangers have been ordered by Uefa to close a section of Ibrox for Thursday's Europa League meeting with Legia Warsaw following "racist behaviour - which includes sectarian singing". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30vsyW4

Rugby World Cup: Michael Cheika names David Pocock in Australia squad

Australia coach Michael Cheika names uncapped teenager Jordan Petaia and David Pocock in his World Cup squad, despite the forward's fitness concerns. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PkAYie

Conor McGregor: Former UFC champion 'in the wrong' over Dublin pub altercation

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor says he will "face what's coming" after an altercation in a Dublin pub in April. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HjNhow

Bury FC: Phil Neville says League One club's demise is 'absolutely disgraceful'

Bury Football Club's possible demise is "absolutely disgraceful" according to England women's manager Phil Neville. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MzvRbM

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Stop online spread of hate, says Man Utd manager

Social media companies have to stop the spread of hate, says Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Paul Pogba received racist abuse online. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30uQAke

Fantasy football tips: BBC Sport and Fantasy 606 help for gameweek three

BBC Sport and the Fantasy 606 podcast provide some hints, tips and recommendations to help you pick your fantasy team for gameweek three. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33P9Evr

Xabi Alonso BBC interview: On becoming a coach, Liverpool, Guardiola, Zidane and Bale

Xabi Alonso tells BBC World Service about becoming a coach, learning from Pep Guardiola and his connection with Liverpool. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Nx6TZU

Jays waste Waguespack's stellar start as Dodgers pull off 2nd-straight walk-off win

Kike Hernandez capped a three-run ninth inning by blooping a single to score Corey Seager and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Thursday night after being one-hit through eight innings. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/3200OsW

Canadian women fall 12-3 to Venezuela at World Cup baseball qualifier

The Canadian women's national team suffered their second straight loss at their World Cup qualifier, falling 12-3 to Venezuela on Thursday. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2NssOBt

Europa League play-off: Linfield earn stunning 3-2 first-leg win over Qarabag

Two goals from an inspired Shayne Lavery help Linfield stun Azerbaijan champions Qarabag 3-2 in the Europa League play-off first leg. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L5Rwoq

Celtic 2-0 AIK: Second-half goals earn Europa League win

Celtic ended a turbulent nine-day spell by taking a significant step towards the Europa League group stages after beating AIK 2-0 in Glasgow. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MxfI6G

Legia Warsaw 0-0 Rangers: Europa League play-off tie finely poised

Rangers' Europa League play-off tie with Legia Warsaw remains finely poised after an entertaining, but goalless, first leg in Poland. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30od6v1

Christian Coleman under investigation for three alleged missed drugs tests

US sprinter Christian Coleman is under investigation over concerns he may have missed three drugs tests. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30AVDjf

Ashes 2019: Jofra Archer takes 6-45 as England bowl Australia out for 179

Jofra Archer takes 6-45 to help England bowl out Australia for 179 on a truncated first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30oluL6

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Liverpool midfielder signs contract to 2023

Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signs a contract extension committing him to the club until 2023. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2U4I35f

The Hundred: Lack of English coaches 'disgraceful' - Michael Vaughan

The lack of English coaches in the new 100-ball competition that will start in the UK next year is "disgraceful", says former England captain Michael Vaughan. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KYoFCE

US Open draw: Williams drawn to play Sharapova in first round

Serena Williams will play Maria Sharapova in the first round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NoYo3i

EuroHockey Championships 2019: England beat Ireland in relegation pool

Phil Roper's goal proves the difference as England beat Ireland at the EuroHockey Championships in Belgium. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L20W4t

Bury: English Football League could grant Shakers extra 48 hours to avoid expulsion

Bury could be given more time to avoid expulsion from the EFL after it emerged four parties are interested in a takeover. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KPDgS7

England v Ireland: Eddie Jones hopes 'Kamikaze kids' Tom Curry and Sam Underhill avoid injury

England head coach Eddie Jones hopes Tom Curry and Sam Underhill avoid injury to start in England's World Cup warm-up against Ireland on Saturday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2L04Hrf

Katie Ormerod: British snowboarder to make World Cup return 18 months after breaking heel

British snowboarder Katie Ormerod will make her return to the World Cup circuit this week - 18 months after breaking her heel on the eve of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zj42Gk

Vincent Kompany: Anderlecht boss gives up managerial duties on match days

Anderlecht's Vincent Kompany is to relinquish his managerial duties on match days in order to concentrate on playing. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2LfLQIX

Yorkshire Oaks: Enable claims 12th straight win under Frankie Dettori

Wonder mare Enable powers to a 12th consecutive win as she triumphs at York in what is likely to be her final race on British soil. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PiTHKG

Major League Baseball: Cody Bellinger's trousers fall down during baseball slide

Watch as Cody Bellinger's trousers slip down as he dives to third base during Los Angeles Dodgers' game against Toronto Blue Jays. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30nS13N

World Champion high jumper Mariya Lasitskene criticises Russian Athletics over doping

Mariya Lasitskene, who won gold in London two years ago, has criticised the Russian federation as they remain banned from competition from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31X98tO

England v Ireland: George Ford and Owen Farrell both start

George Ford and Owen Farrell will start together for the first time in over a year when they line up for England against Ireland on Saturday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2No9rJW

Junior Agogo: Ex-Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker dies aged 40

Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo dies at the age of 40. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2P9XESb

James Haskell signs as heavyweight fighter with MMA promotion Bellator

Former England rugby union international James Haskell signs a deal to fight with mixed martial arts promotion Bellator MMA. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZlkR3w

Andy Murray to play in Rafael Nadal's ATP Challenger event

Andy Murray will play his first ATP Challenger Tour event for 14 years in Mallorca next week from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31SMYbY

World Para-rowing Championships: Belarus para-rower dies after capsizing in training

Belarus para-rower Dzmitry Ryshkevich dies after capsizing during a training session at the World Championships in Austria on Wednesday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NpRU4e

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: US athletes warned they will face 'consequences' over protests

American athletes are warned by Team USA chiefs they will face "consequences" if they stage political protests at next year's Olympic Games. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HjUYe9

Dodgers homer in 10th ruins Blue Jays' comeback bid

Max Muncy homered in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 Wednesday night for their 50th home victory of the season. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Znz5F3

Quiz: Steven Gerrard's Europa League opponents with Rangers

Steven Gerrard has faced 20 European games as Rangers manager, with just two defeats. Can you remember all the opponents? from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z5MeTM

Alexis Sanchez: Man Utd and Inter Milan yet to reach agreement

Manchester United and Inter Milan are yet to reach an agreement over a deal for forward Alexis Sanchez. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZaOUQg

Fulham 4-0 Millwall: On-loan Ivan Cavaleiro scores twice as Cottagers thrash Lions

Ivan Cavaleiro scores twice and Aleksandar Mitrovic nets his third goal in as many games as Fulham thrash London rivals Millwall. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30petJR

Leeds United 1-0 Brentford: Eddie Nketiah scores winner on home debut

Leeds maintain their unbeaten start to the season as substitute Eddie Nketiah's first Championship goal beats Brentford. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33JlTK2

Nice: British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's takeover of French club cleared

The takeover of French Ligue 1 side Nice by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has been cleared by the country's competition authority. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Nhuy0y

Daniel Sturridge: Ex-Liverpool striker joins Turkish side Trabzonspor

Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has joined Turkish top-flight side Trabzonspor on a three-year deal. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Nmir2c

Juddmonte International Stakes: Japan edges out Crystal Ocean at York

Japan wins a thrilling Juddmonte International Stakes at York, edging out 11-10 favourite Crystal Ocean in a photo finish. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NnLanu

Scotland v France: Debut for Blade Thomson as hosts change 14

Blade Thomson makes his debut and Finn Russell returns as Scotland make 14 changes for Saturday's Test with France at Murrayfield. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HiWyND

Paul Pogba racist abuse: Twitter to meet Man Utd and Kick It Out

Twitter will meet Manchester United and Kick It Out following racist abuse suffered online by Paul Pogba. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TUohsP

Anthony Yarde v Sergey Kovalev: Brit says experience won't count in world-title bout

Britain's Anthony Yarde says that Sergey Kovalev's experience will count for little when he faces the WBO light heavyweight champion in Russia on Saturday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2P5CeFH

Franck Ribery: Fiorentina sign former Bayern Munich winger

France international Franck Ribery joins Serie A side Fiorentina on a free transfer after leaving Bayern Munich in the summer. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2P7C40E

Fed Cup 2020: Great Britain to face Slovakia away in qualifier for Finals

Great Britain are drawn to face Slovakia away from home in a qualifying tie for next year's revamped Fed Cup Finals. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MvsodW

Ashes 2019: England call up Ollie Pope as Jason Roy concussion cover

England have called up Surrey batsman Ollie Pope to be on standby for the third Ashes Test at Headingley if Jason Roy suffers a delayed concussion. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2P7L9qe

England Netball announce three-match South Africa series

England Netball announce three-match test series in South Africa in November, coach Jess Thirlby's first since taking charge. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33L6Hfs

England to host West Indies, Australia, Pakistan and Ireland in 2020

England will host West Indies, Australia, Pakistan and Ireland in men's international matches next year. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KJy2ak

Juventus: Serie A champions call for earlier kick-offs for Asian market

Italian champions Juventus want Serie A to schedule more league matches earlier in the day to help the club grow in Asia. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33RrqhB

Canadian Women's Open: Michelle Liu, 12, to become youngest ever competitor

At 12 years, nine months and six days, Michelle Liu will become the youngest player ever to compete at the Canadian Women's Open this week. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zg9HSQ

Jadon Sancho: Borussia Dortmund's England winger agrees new £190k-a-week contract

Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho agrees a new deal with the Bundesliga club worth about £190,000 a week, including bonuses. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NlHpi7

Jays hit Kershaw early, but Dodgers ace gets milestone win

A.J. Pollock and Will Smith hit home runs to jumpstart the offence, and Clayton Kershaw moved past Sandy Koufax on the Dodgers' all-time win list as Los Angeles earned a 16-3 interleague victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/33X0VaO

Yorkshire Ebor Festival: Crystal Ocean heads Juddmonte International line-up

Crystal Ocean, the world's top-rated horse, heads the runners in the Juddmonte International as four days of top-class racing at York's Ebor Festival start on Wednesday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZfN1Nh

Canadian women beat Cuba in baseball World Cup qualifier

Pinch hitter Amanda Asay hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning as Canada rallied for a 7-5 win over Cuba on Monday in a women's baseball World Cup qualifier. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Ms5Jzn

US Open 2019: Amanada Anisimova withdraws after death of her father Konstantin

American teenager Amanda Anisimova withdraws from this month's US Open after the death of her father and coach Konstantin. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KLCbdW

James Anderson: England seamer returns to action for Lancashire second XI

England's James Anderson bowls nine overs for Lancashire's second XI as he bids to prove his fitness for the rest of the Ashes. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KJ5qOl

EuroHockey Championships 2019: Ireland men's semi-final hopes ended by Germany

Ireland men's hopes of reaching the EuroHockey Championship semi-finals in Antwerp are ended in a 5-0 defeat by Germany. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KN4CIF

Racist abuse: footballers should boycott social media, says Phil Neville

England women's manager Phil Neville said footballers should "boycott" social media to send a "powerful message" that abuse is not acceptable. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30qZDmk

James Anderson on Jofra Archer: 'I'd love to bowl at the other end'

England's all-time top Test wicket-taker James Anderson praises Jofra Archer's "calm and collected temperament" after the pace bowler's Test debut. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30kMQBL

Squirrel cause delay at Chicago White Sox v Minnesota Twins game

Watch as a squirrel finds its way into the Minnesota Twins bench and causes a delay during their Major League Baseball match with Chicago White Sox. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2P6trn0

Mark Robinson: England women's head coach steps down after four years in role

Head coach Mark Robinson, who steered England to victory in the Women's World Cup two years ago, steps down after nearly four years in the role. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KHU2SZ

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith absence from third Test is massive blow for Australia, says Justin Langer

Australia coach Justin Langer says batsman Steve Smith's absence from the third Ashes Test against England is a massive blow for the tourists, after he was concussed during the second Test. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MsKn54

England v Ireland: Mako Vunipola may make comeback

Prop Mako Vunipola could make his return from a hamstring injury in England's Rugby World Cup warm-up against Ireland. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NkQbNB

Sierra Leone's Musa Noah Kamara retracts 'too cold' comments

Sierra Leone's Musa Noah Kamara says that the climate in Sweden was not the main reason he left Trelleborgs. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30ky3XI

Slow play in golf: Edoardo Molinari's tweet prompted European Tour policy

Edoardo Molinari identifying slow players on Twitter led to the European Tour's measures to speed up play, says its chief executive Keith Pelley. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2P4OZQZ

Manchester City and tactical fouls - what do the stats say?

Manchester City are regularly accused of being tactical foulers - is it fair and are any other teams at it? from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z2oVdH

Lionesses: Phil Neville names four debutants in squad for friendlies

Lionesses coach Phil Neville names his 24-player squad for England Women's upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Norway. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HiK0Wu

UFC 241: Daniel Cormier considering future after Stipe Miocic loss

Daniel Cormier says he is considering his future in the sport after losing his heavyweight title in a shock defeat by Stipe Miocic at UFC 241. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zbKTLQ

Steve Smith: Australia batsman ruled out of third Ashes Test

Australia batsman Steve Smith is out of the third Ashes Test after suffering a concussion in last week's second Test. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33Ph422

New Zealand captain Amy Satterthwaite announces pregnancy

New Zealand women's captain Amy Satterthwaite announces she is expecting her first child with team-mate Lea Tahuhu and will take a break from cricket. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TOg4WZ

Paul Pogba: Man Utd midfielder subject of racist abuse online after penalty miss

After Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Wolves, Paul Pogba is the third player in a week to have racist abuse directed at him on social media. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZgetdV

Lee Duck-hee becomes first deaf player to win ATP Tour main draw match

South Korea's Lee Duck-hee becomes the first deaf player to win a match in the main draw of a tournament on the ATP Tour. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NkWel2

The Hundred: Darren Lehmann & Danielle Hazell to coach Leeds-based sides

Ex-Yorkshire players Darren Lehmann and Danielle Hazell are to coach The Hundred's Leeds-based men's and women's teams. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZfmOT9

Andy Murray loses to Tennys Sandgren in Winston-Salem Open first round

Andy Murray is still searching for his first singles win since hip surgery after losing 7-6 7-5 to Tennys Sandgren in the Winston-Salem Open first round. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2HhYjdE

Arsenal: Josh Kroenke on transfer window, Unai Emery & targeting Premier League title

Arsenal director Josh Kroenke speaks to BBC Sport about the club's summer transfers, fan pressure and future ambition. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Hhcsb5

Ashes 2019: Glenn McGrath on Jofra Archer, Steve Smith and how the series stands

In his latest BBC Sport column, Glenn McGrath discusses Jofra Archer's impact on this series, and how Australia have to deal with his pace. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31MV1XR

Blue Jays prospect T.J. Zeuch throws no-hitter for triple-A Buffalo

Toronto Blue Jays prospect T.J. Zeuch threw a no-hitter on Monday night for the triple-A Buffalo Bisons. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Z5aBRB

Wolves 1-1 Man Utd: 'Weak management' - pundits criticise Solskjaer after Pogba penalty miss

Pundits criticise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's selection of two penalty-takers after Paul Pogba misses from the spot for Manchester United against Wolves. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NhrwcE

Wolves 1 -1 Man Utd: Nuno Espirito Santo pleased with second-half performance

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo is proud of his side's performance after Raul Jimenez's second-half strike earns a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZdvR77

Wolves 1-1 Man Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains why Paul Pogba took penalty

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer explains why Paul Pogba took Manchester United's penalty, rather than Marcus Rashford, as they drew 1-1 at Wolves - with Rui Patricio saving Pogba's spot-kick. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31QgMpK

Wolves 1-1 Man Utd: Paul Pogba misses penalty at Molineux

Paul Pogba has a penalty saved as Manchester United are held to a draw at Wolves with Ruben Neves scoring a stunning equaliser for the hosts. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZfOOlw

Blue Jays' 2020 spring schedule doesn't include Montreal series

The Toronto Blue Jays will open their 2020 spring training schedule at newly renovated Dunedin Stadium against the Atlanta Braves. As of now, the team's 31-game slate does not include any games in Montreal, which has hosted pre-season contests the past six years. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Nhmj4x

Maurizio Sarri: Juventus coach treated for pneumonia

Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri is being treated for pneumonia. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zaTsH0

Alexis Sanchez: Inter to make Man Utd loan offer for forward

Inter Milan expect to find out whether they are in with a chance of signing Man Utd's Alexis Sanchez on loan in the next few days. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TKd9id

No review of handball rule after Gabriel Jesus goal disallowed, say football's law-makers

There will be no review of the handball law following Gabriel Jesus' disallowed goal for Manchester City against Tottenham. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30k7H8i

Ashes 2019: England named unchanged squad for third Australia Test

England name an unchanged squad for the third Ashes Test against Australia, which starts on Thursday at Headingley. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NgLm82

Marcell Coetzee: Ulster's South African back row ruled out of World Cup

Ulster forward Marcell Coetzee is out of South Africa's squad for the Rugby World Cup after suffering an ankle injury and blow to the head. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z1VlVF

Laurence Vincent-Lapointe tests positive for banned substance & will miss World Championships

Laurence Vincent-Lapointe will not compete at this week's Canoe Sprint World Championships after testing positive for a banned substance. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TJkU7Y

Billie Simpson: Cliftonville Ladies player nominated for world goal of the year

Cliftonville Ladies player Billie Simpson joins the likes of Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in being nominated for the Puskas Award. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NgF0Fx

Steve Smith: Australia batsman endangered himself by continuing to bat, brain injury charity claims

Steve Smith put himself in a 'dangerous' position by continuing to bat after being struck in the neck during the second Ashes Test, a brain injury charity has claimed. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KJa3s0

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester: Mason Mount the shining light under Frank Lampard

No wins in three games but Frank Lampard is moulding Chelsea to his philosophy, says Tim Cahill. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZdgfMA

Premier League stats: Teemu Pukki, Javier Hernandez, Lucas Moura, Frank Lampard

The free transfer who cannot stop scoring, penalty box predators, Frank Lampard's slow start and inspired substitutions - the top Premier League stats. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TKqV4c

Corinthians women equal world record for number of wins

Brazilian women's football team Corinthians equal the world record for the number of wins in a row. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33Gnj84

Pocono Raceway: Robert Wickens calls for IndyCar to stop racing at Pennsylvania track

Robert Wickens - who was paralysed in a crash at Pocono last year - calls for IndyCar to stop racing at the Pennsylvania track after another crash. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33J3Kw4

Philippe Coutinho: Bayern Munich sign midfielder on loan from Barcelona

Bayern Munich sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona on a season-long loan deal which includes an option to buy. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zhdtdi

Garth Crooks' team of the week: Maddison, Pukki, Mane, De Bruyne

Which Premier League player should be in the next Harry Potter movie? Which team already looks rudderless? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZcfLud

Dani Alves scores winner on Sao Paulo debut as they beat Ceara 1-0

Dani Alves scores the winner on his Sao Paulo debut as they beat Ceara 1-0 in the Brazilian Serie A. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZaF7sr

Reds place Votto on injured list with back strain

The Reds have placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 10-day injured list with lower back tightness that has kept him out of Cincinnati's last three games. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/31LHik0

Cincinnati Masters: Madison Keys defeats Svetlana Kuznetsova to win women's title

Madison Keys defeats Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets to win the Cincinnati Masters women's title in Ohio. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KQt4ra

Red Sox ace Chris Sale to have elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale, on the injured list with elbow inflammation, will meet with noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Monday. Manager Alex Cora says the pitcher wants to know more about his diagnosis before talking to the media. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2KHRGDO

Mariners rookie Yusei Kikuchi mows down young Blue Jays hitters

Yusei Kikuchi threw a complete-game shutout, and his Seattle Mariners clubbed four home runs in a 7-0 win against the Blue Jays on Sunday. Off the field, Toronto received good news as an MRI on the left knee of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. revealed no serious damage. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2KHArCs

Ashes 2019: Australia repel England to draw second Test at Lord's

England fall four wickets short of a remarkable victory in the second Ashes Test as Australia survive a tense final hour at Lord's. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30iiL5U

Archie Bruce: Batley Bulldogs player was a 'young fella with the world at his feet'

Batley Bulldogs scrumhalf Archie Bruce is described as a "young fella with the world at his feet", after his death on Sunday morning. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NaUXgi

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester City: Blues need to be more clinical in winning positions - Frank Lampard

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard says his side needs to be more clinical in winning positions, after Leicester came from behind to take a point at Stamford Bridge. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2z444XY

Chelsea 1-1 Leicester City: Wilfred Ndidi secures hard-earned point

Wilfred Ndidi's header denies Frank Lampard victory in his first game at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea boss as Leicester fight back to earn a point. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MvRYQn

Czech Masters: Thomas Pieters wins first title in three years

Belgium's Thomas Pieters wins his first title in three years with a one-shot victory at the Czech Masters. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31NY8ii

BMW Championship: Phil Mickelson's hotel catches fire after lightning strike

Phil Mickelson almost misses his final day tee time at the BMW Championship after lightning sets fire to the roof of his hotel in Medinah. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MnAvcE

Man City 2-2 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola praises 'incredible' Man City

Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City's "incredible" performance and says they have to accept the result after Gabriel Jesus' injury-time winner was ruled out by VAR. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YXyfzE

Man City 2-2 Tottenham: We have to accept VAR - Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says VAR should be accepted after Gabriel Jesus' injury-time winner was ruled out as Spurs earn a 2-2 draw against Manchester City. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2N8tDQ1

Birmingham Grand Prix: Dina Asher-Smith shines to take second in 200m 'Olympic final'

Dina Asher-Smith underlines why is she seen as a World Championships medal contender with an impressive display in the 200m at the Birmingham Grand Prix. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2PbT5GG

Sheffield United 1-0 Crystal Palace: John Lundstram earns Blades first win

Sheffield United's first Premier League home game for 12 years ends in victory after John Lundstram's goal sees off lacklustre Crystal Palace. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KIchIa

Wales 13-6 England: Eddie Jones says Wales are World Cup favourites

England head coach Eddie Jones says Wales are "favourites to win the World Cup" after they beat his side 13-6 to secure a rise to the top of the world ranking. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2H9Ng6w

Archie Bruce: Batley Bulldogs player found dead in hotel after debut against Toulouse

A rugby league player is found dead in his hotel room the morning after making his debut for Championship side Batley Bulldogs. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TImpTT

Ashley Cole: Ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and England full-back retires

Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole announces his playing retirement from football and hopes to pursue a coaching career. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YW9Nyt

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith out of second Test with concussion

Australia batsman Steve Smith will play no further part in the second Ashes Test against England because of concussion. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30dtqyp

Honduras football rioting: Emilio Izaguirre among injured before Olimpia and Motagua match

Three people are killed and former Celtic defender Emilio Izaguirre is among those injured in violent clashes between fans in Honduras. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z4mdnl

Honduras football rioting: Three killed ahead of Tegucigalpa derby

Three people are killed and several hurt in fighting between fans, after a team bus is attacked. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31L0fDh

EuroBasket 2021 pre-qualifying: Great Britain beat Kosovo to qualify

Great Britain qualify for the main draw for EuroBasket 2021 with a comprehensive 101-79 victory over Kosovo in Manchester. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2zh1L49

Cincinnati Masters: Brits Murray and Skupski lose semi in straight sets

Britain's Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski lose their semi-final in straight sets at the Cincinnati Masters. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TPP4Xv

Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Jesus denied winner by VAR

Gabriel Jesus has an injury-time winner against Tottenham ruled out by VAR as Man City drop points at home for the first time since December 2018. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Za2L4r

South Africa 24-18 Argentina: S'busiso Nkosi stars for Springboks in World Cup warm-up

S'busiso Nkosi scores two superb tries as South Africa continue their preparation for the World Cup by edging out Argentina. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2z3Aa63

Ashes 2019: England-Australia second Test set for thrilling conclusion

The second Ashes Test is poised for a thrilling conclusion after a memorable fourth day in which the fast bowlers of England and Australia illuminated Lord's. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NbHzbN

Celta Vigo 1-3 Real Madrid: Kroos stunner helps Real past Celta Vigo

A sensational goal from Toni Kroos helps 10-man Real Madrid overcome Celta Vigo in their La Liga opener. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z40sF3

What happened in the Premier League? Wins for Liverpool, Norwich, Bournemouth and Everton

Liverpool maintain their winning start, Teemu Pukki scores a hat-trick for Norwich, Everton see off Watford, Bournemouth hold on to beat Villa. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KD5I9r

Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp praises Reds' 'mentality giants'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says their tough mentality helped them beat Southampton having had "no time" to prepare after their Super Cup clash with Chelsea. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2z6XEYi

Southampton 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool defeat Southampton to secure an 11th successive top-flight victory despite a howler by goalkeeper Adrian. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KHyJRL

Arsenal 2-1 Burnley: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores winning goal for Gunners

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette score as Arsenal beat Burnley in their first home match of the season. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YTMNjy

Norwich City 3-1 Newcastle United: Pukki scores hat-trick to seal win

Norwich pick up their first win back in the Premier League as Teemu Pukki scores a hat-trick against a laboured Newcastle United. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31JGX1e

Borussia Dortmund beat Augsburg 5-1 in season opener

Borussia Dortmund come from behind to begin their Bundesliga campaign with a 5-1 win against Augsburg. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KQoIAv

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith makes 92 after retiring hurt from Jofra Archer blow

Australia's Steve Smith retires hurt after being struck by England's Jofra Archer - then returns before falling for 92 in the second Ashes Test. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MkjVul

AS Nancy-Le Mans game halted by referee because of homophobic chants

French second division side AS Nancy could face disciplinary action after their match against Le Mans was stopped because of homophobic chanting. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33JQJCu

Arsenal 2-1 Burnley: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal was magnificent - Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery praises the performance of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the forward scored the decisive goal in their 2-1 win against Burnley. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TKIKAj

Seven more Russian weightlifters receive suspensions over doping allegations

Another seven Russian weightlifters are provisionally suspended for doping violations just days after five of their compatriots were banned. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33IgKli

Neymar left out of Paris St-Germain squad for second week running

The Brazil forward is not in the Paris St-Germain squad for the second week in a row as speculation continues about his future. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KQgJ6n

New Zealand v Australia: All Blacks bounce back to beat Wallabies

New Zealand avenge last week's defeat in Perth with a superb win over Australia that underlines their claims to win next month's Rugby World Cup. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2NaQCtC

Allyson Felix: Nike changes policy for pregnant athletes

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Allyson Felix says female athletes will "no longer be financially penalised for having a child" after Nike changed its sponsorship contracts. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KRjNiz

Tokyo Para-triathlon World Cup: High levels of E. coli found in water

High levels of bacteria are found in the water at a Para-triathlon test event in Tokyo, causing the swimming section of the race to be cancelled. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z9ph1u

Manchester United's Paul Pogba v Manchester City's Ben Mendy: Who has the best fashion?

Fashion influencers rate Manchester United's Paul Pogba and Manchester City's Ben Mendy on their fashion. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KBy6c9

Andy Murray & Feliciano Lopez lose to Jamie Murray & Neal Skupski at Cincinnati Masters

Andy Murray will switch attention back to his singles comeback after losing to older brother Jamie in the Cincinnati Masters quarter-finals. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KRSOn0

Backlash over Jay-Z's 'disgusting' NFL partnership

The rapper is accused of helping to "bury" footballer Colin Kaepernick with the new deal. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZeGgvm

Grichuk, Guerrero set franchise record with back-to-back homers in win over Mariners

Randal Grichuk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit back-to-back homers to set a new franchise record, and the Toronto Blue Jays opened a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners with a 7-3 win on Friday night. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/30bXQkP

BMW Championship: Hideki Matsuyama breaks Medinah course record to take lead

Hideki Matsuyama breaks the Medinah course record by two shots with a stunning nine-under par 63 to take the BMW Championship lead after round two. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2OW1Btt

Bayern Munich 2-2 Hertha Berlin: Robert Lewandowski rescues points with VAR penalty

Bayern Munich make a stuttering start in their attempt to win an eighth straight Bundesliga title after being held by battling Hertha Berlin. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TH5QHZ

Jan Siewert: Huddersfield Town sack head coach after one win in seven months

Huddersfield Town sack head coach Jan Siewert after just one win during his seven months in charge. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YWHBvh

Felice Gimondi: Italian cycling legend dies at the age of 76

Italian cycling legend Felice Gimondi, one of only seven riders to have won all three Grand Tours, has died at the age of 76. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z9OHrx

Tammy Abraham: Frank Lampard demands social media firms crack down on abuse of players

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says social media companies need to do more to stop players being targeted after racial abuse aimed at striker Tammy Abraham. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/309unI9

Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Barcelona: Aritz Aduriz hits spectacular winner

Champions Barcelona suffer defeat on the opening day of the La Liga season after a sublime winner by Aritz Aduriz hands Athletic Bilbao victory. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KNLWam

Philippe Coutinho: Barcelona midfielder close to Bayern Munich loan move

Barcelona and Brazil attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho is close to joining Bayern Munich on a season-long loan. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2OW90ZI

Ashes 2019: England charge cut short by rain at Lord's

England's charge through the Australia batting was halted by the weather on another wet day at Lord's. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31CLhzc

Wales v England: Eddie Jones calls for side to be 'absolutely brutal'

Coach Eddie Jones tells England they need to be 'absolutely brutal' if they are to have a good chance of beating Wales. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/3087uVJ

UFC 241: Daniel Cormier not fazed by Jon Jones feud, Nate Diaz unsure on Conor McGregor trilogy

Daniel Cormier says he is not looking beyond his rematch against Stipe Miocic at UFC 241 amid an ongoing feud with Jon Jones. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KAwZcB

Gareth Bale: Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane to 'count on' Wales forward

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he will now "count on" forward Gareth Bale despite previously saying the forward could leave. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z9L5Ga

England: Eoin Morgan may not continue as captain because of injury

England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan says he may not continue as skipper because of a back injury. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KNID2N

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian could miss Southampton game after a pitch invader injured his ankle

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian could miss his side's game against Southampton on Saturday - after a collision with a pitch invader. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/305JiTS

Alexis Sanchez: Manchester United forward will 'come good' this season - Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rubbishes claims forward Alexis Sanchez has been dropped to reserves. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2N8llHW

Christian Eriksen: Tottenham should not sell midfielder for less than £50m - Jermaine Jenas analysis

Tottenham should not accept a cut-price fee for Christian Eriksen this month, even if he then leaves for nothing next summer, says Jermaine Jenas. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z82kYl

Everton & Watford: Premier League's newest rivalry

BBC Sport examines how the row over manager Marco Silva prompted the English top-flight's newest rivalry. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MkqQng

US Open: Andy Murray will not play at Flushing Meadows

British former world number one Andy Murray says he will play no part in the US Open, which starts later this month. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Zc36aI

Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt survives plane crash in US

A private jet carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr crashed and caught fire at an airport in Tennessee. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31ITa6h

Rangers 3-1 Midtjylland (7-3): Steven Gerrard's side set up Legia tie

Alfredo Morelos scores twice as Rangers sweep aside Midtjylland to set up a Europa League play-off round tie with Legia Warsaw. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2H8xusi

Aberdeen 0-2 Rijeka (0-4 agg): McInnes' men crash out of Europa League

Aberdeen fail to get past the Europa League third qualifying round for the sixth consecutive season after an abject defeat at the hands of Rijeka. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33wBoFb

Europa League: Wolves beat Pyunik 4-0 for a 8-0 aggregate win

Wolves set up a Europa League play-off tie with Italian side Torino after beating Pyunik 4-0 at Molineux and 8-0 on aggregate. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Kz6CUM

Neymar: PSG forward 'would take 15m euros pay cut' to rejoin Barcelona

Neymar would take a pay cut of 15 million euros (£13.7m) to rejoin Barcelona from Paris St-Germain, says BBC Radio 5 Live's Guillem Balague. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YQSe2B

Ashes 2019: England bowled out for 258 by Australia in Lord's Test

England's fragile batting again buckles on day two of the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KLmlyO

Borussia Dortmund looking to end Bayern Munich's Bundesliga dominance

Dortmund to end Bayern's dominance? David Wagner to do the business at Schalke? BBC Sport looks at the key points before the new Bundesliga season. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Kzirdw

US women's football team talks with national federation over equal pay break down

The United States women's football team are prepared to take their discrimination lawsuit to court after mediation talks break down. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2OX8tGQ

Tammy Abraham: Chelsea condemn racist abuse towards striker

Chelsea strongly condemn racist abuse aimed at Tammy Abraham after their Super Cup defeat by Liverpool in Istanbul. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TxHrog

Uefa Player of the Year: Virgil van Dijk & Lucy Bronze among nominees

The nominees for Uefa's 2018-19 Player of the Year awards include Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and England's Lucy Bronze. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33B854h

Jays prospect Manoah excited to follow in footsteps of Bichette, Guerrero

Like many sports lovers, Alek Manoah is paying close attention to the Toronto Blue Jays current crop of young talent. It's a future that Manoah — the Jays' first-round pick in this year's MLB draft — sees himself playing a big part in. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/307dxtm

Arsenal's Mesut Ozil & Sead Kolasinac return to squad after car-jacking incident

Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac return to Arsenal's squad for their side's Premier League match against Burnley on Saturday. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KRfTX5

Wales v England: Ruaridh McConnochie, Maro Itoje & Courtney Lawes start

Wing Ruaridh McConnochie will win his first England cap in Saturday's tournament warm-up match against Wales in Cardiff. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YWWOwF

All Blacks drop Owen Franks, Ben Smith & Rieko Ioane

Prop Owen Franks and wings Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane are left out of the New Zealand side to play Australia in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup decider. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2OTa28O

Anthony Joshua critical of Lennox Lewis as Andy Ruiz Jr has his say

Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is "disappointed" as Anthony Joshua calls him a "clown". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KKErRw

Just like Maradona? Colombian youngster's wonder goal

Watch as Anderson Diaz scores a Maradona-like goal for Colombian side Norte de Santander in an under-21 match. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2N5p1du

Chris Gayle: West Indies legend hasn't retired, again

Chris Gayle has us all thinking he was retiring after saluting the crowd at his latest ODI - but the West Indies legend has other ideas. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YQspQn

Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz: Jr: Champion wants New York not Saudi Arabia to host

Andy Ruiz Jr says he wants his rematch with Anthony Joshua to take place in New York and not Saudi Arabia. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31EKVYP

Super Cup: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hails Adrian after Chelsea victory

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praises goalkeeper Adrian after his penalty shootout save saw Liverpool beat Chelsea in the Uefa Super Cup. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KyqerZ

Super Cup: Frank Lampard proud of Chelsea despite defeat by Liverpool

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he is "proud" of his young side despite losing to Liverpool on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the Uefa Super Cup. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MhPh4F

Nick Kyrgios smashes racquets in Cincinnati Open loss to Karen Khachanov

Nick Kyrgios smashes two racquets and calls the umpire "a tool" in a bad-tempered defeat by Karen Khachanov in Cincinnati. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z9qB4c

Tokyo Triathlon: Jess Learmonth and Georgia Taylor-Brown disqualified

British athletes Jess Learmonth and Georgia Taylor-Brown's disqualified from the World Triathlon Olympic qualification event in Tokyo after crossing the finish line hand-in-hand. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30ao87a

Nafissatou Thiam: Heptathlon's student superstar on prizes, progress and perspective

How Nafissatou Thiam is keeping her feet on the ground and her grades high, amid a multitude of medals. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2H7IBlj

Super Cup: Victorious Liverpool keeper Adrian on 'crazy week'

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian, who was a free agent nine days ago, says his decisive penalty shootout save in their Uefa Super Cup victory over Chelsea capped off a "crazy week". from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MjYOZ6

Liverpool beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties to win Super Cup

Liverpool win the Super Cup for the fourth time in their history by beating Chelsea 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Istanbul. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MfZLBq

Rangers bats come alive to quash Blue Jays' bid for 3-game sweep

Veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus had four hits to lead Texas in a 7-3 victory over the hometown Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon that enabled the Rangers to avoid a three-game sweep after they were outscored 22-4 in the first two games at Rogers Centre. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2KZhmuD

Neymar: Paris St-Germain reject Barcelona & Real Madrid bids for Brazil forward

Barcelona and Real Madrid make unsuccessful offers for Paris St-Germain forward Neymar, according to BBC Radio 5 Live's Guillem Balague. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2H7U1Wt

Cincinnati Masters: Jamie Murray could face Andy Murray in men's doubles quarter-finals

Britain's Jamie Murray could face brother Andy in the men's doubles quarter-finals as he and partner Neal Skupski progress in Cincinnati. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TACcnJ

Eliud Kipchoge says running sub two-hour marathon is like 'stepping on the moon'

Breaking the two-hour marathon barrier would be "like stepping on the moon", says word record holder Eliud Kipchoge. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KzirKr

Do Premier League footballers get a proper break?

BBC Sport looks at how footballers' breaks have shifted from R&R to a summer slog as Liverpool's Sadio Mane says he hasn't had a proper holiday in seven years. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TuhsOC

Andrew Strauss & Glenn McGrath on dealing with cancer

Former Ashes opponents Andrew Strauss and Glenn McGrath discuss their experiences with cancer and how cricket has supported their foundations. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z3YOlJ

Robert Hicks: Super League referee praised for response to death threat on social media

Referee Robert Hicks is praised for his response to a death threat on social media - after agreeing to meet the person responsible. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z4Nr95

Jack Nowell: England & Exeter wing 'pushed himself too hard' during recovery

England wing Jack Nowell admits he pushed himself too hard during his recovery from a serious ankle injury, but hopes to be fit for the start of the Rugby World Cup. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33AHFzo

Sala 'exposed to carbon monoxide in plane crash'

Footballer Emiliano Sala was exposed to carbon monoxide before the plane crash which killed him. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2N571Qi

Ashes 2019: Rain delays second England-Australia Test at Lord's

Rain delay the start of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia and threatens to wipe out much of the first day at Lord's. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z3ASPj

Duncan Taylor starts for Scotland against France in first summer Test

Duncan Taylor will start for Scotland for the first time in two years in Saturday's first Summer Test against France. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KxZjML

Jay-Z owned Roc Nation enters into partnership with NFL

Jay-Z's company Roc Nation is to partner with the NFL to launch an entertainment and social justice campaign. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z3ohrF

Gary Neville: Former Manchester United player has no desire to return to coaching

Former Manchester United player and Valencia manager Gary Neville says he has no desire to return to coaching. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2yV6PuC

Five Russian weightlifters receive suspensions over doping allegations

Five Russian weightlifters, including an Olympic bronze medallist, receive provisional suspensions after being accused of doping. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YP8wt1

Cincinnati Masters: Serena Williams withdraws with back injury

Serena Williams withdraws from the Cincinnati Masters with a recurring back injury, just days after pulling out of the Rogers Cup final. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YOaqKe

Neil Lennon says Celtic 'threw away' Champions League chance

Neil Lennon says his Celtic side "threw away" a place in the Champions League play-off round by conceding four "crazy" goals to CFR Cluj in Glasgow. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/33wHc1n

McKinney, Hernandez hit back-to-back homers as Jays blank Rangers

Billy McKinney and Teoscar Hernandez hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays kept the Texas Rangers off the board Tuesday in a 3-0 victory. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2KvP7Vd

Boston's Chris Sale makes history with 2,000th career strikeout

Boston Red Sox lefty Chris Sale has reached 2,000 career strikeouts faster than any pitcher in history. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2OSGhVG

Trump backs controversial ex-MLB star Curt Schilling's possible congressional run

Former major league pitcher Curt Schilling says he's thinking about running for Congress in Arizona. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2TsUPdg

Oleksii Sereda: 'Care needed' with diving champion, 13, after 'crazy' reaction to Euro gold

The Ukrainian Diving Federation says it must "take care" with Oleksii Sereda after a "crazy" reaction to him becoming the sport's youngest European champion. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31DmDPa

Raheem Sterling: Can Man City forward have a 'Lionel Messi' season?

Raheem Sterling has enjoyed a stellar 2019 so far, but what does he need to do to take his game to the level of the world's best? from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2z083og

George Flanagan: Bradford Bulls hooker gets eight-game ban for testicle 'attack'

Bradford's George Flanagan receives an eight-game ban after he is found guilty of a Grade F "testicle attack" against Toronto. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2yVztvw

Super Cup: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praises decision to appoint female referee

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes "it's time" female referees had more involvement in men's football as Stephanie Frappart takes charge of the Uefa Super Cup. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YYSyM1

Manchester City fined £315,000 for breaching Fifa rules on under-18 transfers

Manchester City are fined £315,000 after admitting breaching Fifa rules on the international transfer and registration of under-18 players. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2TuQbM4

US Open: Coco Gauff handed wildcard for Flushing Meadows

American teenager Coco Gauff is awarded a wildcard for the women's singles at the US Open next week. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/30342M2

Stephanie Frappart 'not afraid' of Super Cup between Chelsea and Liverpool

French official Stephanie Frappart says she will have no fears when she becomes the first woman to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YZzDN3

Super Cup: Liverpool and Chelsea to meet in final - why you should care

BBC Sport looks at five reasons why you should care about Wednesday's Uefa Super Cup, as Liverpool take on Chelsea at the Besiktas Park in Istanbul. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2H5ROKZ

Tyson Fury v Otto Wallin: Las Vegas bout confirmed for 14 September

Tyson Fury's fight with Sweden's Otto Wallin is confirmed for 14 September in Las Vegas. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z3dFgg

Moeen Ali: England & Worcestershire all-rounder to take short break after Test omission

England and Worcestershire all-rounder Moeen Ali is to take a "short break" from cricket after his omission from the Test side. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2MheYCc

Argentina World Cup winner José Luis Brown dies at 62

Brown scored Argentina's opening goal in their win against West Germany in the 1986 World Cup final. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZYJN1W

Joshua v Ruiz: Costello & Bunce discuss rematch in Saudi Arabia in December

How will Saudi Arabia impact on the Joshua-Ruiz rematch, what questions does it pose boxing and will UK fans get to attend? from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2yS52Xk

Bayern Munich sign Ivan Perisic on loan from Inter Milan

Bayern Munich sign Croatia winger Ivan Perisic on a one-year loan from Italian club Inter Milan. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2KwokIi

Summer transfer window: Who carried out the best business?

Using data from Carteret Analytics, BBC Sport takes a look at which Premier League clubs did the best business in the summer transfer window. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YJGyPb

Pro parkour athlete Joe Scandrett races a police dog

Pro parkour athlete Joe Scandrett tries his chances in a race against Kelly the police dog. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31C8sda

Commonwealth Games 2022: More women's medals as T20 cricket, beach volleyball & Para-table tennis included

The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is set to be the first major multi-sports event to have more women's than men's medal events. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2P2WXtU

Wesley Sneijder: Former Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Netherlands midfielder retires

Former Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder retires from football after a 17-year career. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/31yTPqP

Andy Murray: Britain's three-time Grand Slam winner ready to be considered a singles player again

Britain's three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray is ready to be reckoned with as a singles player again, writes Russell Fuller. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2ZXRK7z

Ashes 2019: England spinner Jack Leach on playing for his local club after Ireland Test

England spinner Jack Leach explains why he returned to play for his local club in Taunton after making 92 against Ireland. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2YVxVfK

Ashes 2019: England must not put too much pressure on Jofra Archer, says Paul Collingwood

England must not put too much pressure on Jofra Archer in the second Test against Australia, says assistant coach Paul Collingwood. from BBC Sport - Sport https://ift.tt/2Z4qhj3

Yankees' Gleyber Torres dominates Orioles again to set MLB HR record

Gleyber Torres hit two more homers off the Baltimore Orioles, and the New York Yankees recorded an 11-8 victory to complete a sweep of a day-night doubleheader Monday at Yankee Stadium. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Kw3AR9

Rookie Bichette leads way as Blue Jays bats explode for 19 runs against Rangers

Blue Jays rookie sensation Bo Bichette stayed hot, improving his batting average to .400 with four hits, three runs, and a stolen base in Toronto's 19-4 rout of the Texas Rangers. from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2Z4l8vq

Blue Jays open, close 2020 season against rival Red Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays will open their 2020 season with a four-game home series against the division rival Boston Red Sox. They will also be home for three long weekends in May (Houston), July (Chicago White Sox) and August (Tampa Bay). from CBC | MLB News https://ift.tt/2yWQOEB