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'Arsenal humiliated Man City' - Rory Smith

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:24:30 GMT

The Monday Night Club's Rory Smith explains how Manchester City "lacked game sense" in their 5-1 defeat by Arsenal in the Premier League.

Lineker goes back to where it all began

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:59:26 GMT

Gary Lineker visits his very first club - Aylestone Park FC - to see how it has benefitted from the Premier League's more than a game campaign.

13 VAR mistakes in Premier League so far this season

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:03:10 GMT

There have been a total of 13 video assistant referee (VAR) mistakes in the Premier League so far this season, say league bosses.

Is England coach Steve Borthwick's getting substitutions right?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:11:02 GMT

Six Nations Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss whether England coach Steve Borthwick is too reactive when making tactical substitutions.

Warrington to rename stadium after Littler for one game

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:39:25 GMT

Warrington Wolves are to rename their ground as the Luke Littler Stadium for their Super League game against Catalans Dragons on 21 February.

Gonzalez takes Man City's spend to £180m - how they dominated window

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:27:02 GMT

Manchester City complete the signing of Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez for 60m euros (£50m).

Celtic transfer window 'not ideal' concedes Rodgers

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:15:40 GMT

Manager Brendan Rodgers admits the January transfer window "wasn't ideal" for Celtic but is not apportioning blame ahead of a review of the club's approach.

Murrayfield win in 2023 was 'massive' - Kelleher

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:05:23 GMT

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher believes the side's last visit to Murrayfield shows the "mentality" of the back-to-back Six Nations winners.

Lions watch: Who impressed in Six Nations round one?

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:10:29 GMT

Who stood out? Who slipped up? This year's Six Nations doubles as an audition for selection for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in the summer.

'A sheep to the slaughter' - Odemwingie's famous drive to QPR

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:11:35 GMT

What really happened behind the scenes of one of the most famous deadline day stories?

'Football dreams & a business empire' - Ronaldo's relentless drive at 40

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:33:22 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo is celebrating his 40th birthday and showing no sign of stopping any time soon.

The match where no-one could stop Lukaku

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:07:54 GMT

BBC Sport looks back at Romelu Lukaku's performance on this day eight years ago when the Belgian scored four goals in a 6-3 win for Everton against Bournemouth.

'Now or never' - Walcott on Rashford's Aston Villa move

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:57:44 GMT

Match of the Day 2's Theo Walcott and Danny Murphy discuss Marcus Rashford's loan switch to Aston Villa and whether it's a good move.

'Constant threat' - how Mateta caused Man Utd problems

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:19:59 GMT

MOTD2 pundits Danny Murphy and Theo Walcott explain how Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was a "constant threat" in his side's 2-0 Premier League win over Manchester United.

England's Smith likely to miss first two ODIs v India

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:49:52 GMT

Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is likely to miss England's first two one-day internationals against India but is expected to be fit for the Champions Trophy.

Irish teenager Melia in 'record' transfer to Spurs

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:31:04 GMT

Teenage forward Mason Melia to join Tottenham from St Patrick's Athletic next year for a "record transfer fee for a League of Ireland player".

'Dupont is brilliant' - Six Nations best moments

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:45:39 GMT

Watch the best moments from the opening weekend of the Six Nations starring Ireland's James Lowe, Hugh Jones of Scotland and the "brilliant" Frenchman Antoine Dupont.

'Nothing short of greatness' - Ferdinand on Ronaldo

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:12:42 GMT

Rio Ferdinand looks back at the career achievements of his former Manchester United team-mate, Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Portuguese star's 40th birthday on 5 February.

Best free agent ever? The story behind Barkley's stunning season

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:03:34 GMT

Get the full story behind Saquon Barkley's stunning season for the Philadelphia Eagles, and why the New York Giants let him leave as a free agent in the first place.

Take a fly-through around the 2025 Super Bowl stadium

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:41:20 GMT

Take a drone fly-through around the Caesars Superdome in Louisiana, home stadium of the New Orleans Saints and the venue of Super Bowl 59, which will take place on Sunday 9 February.

'Win at any cost must be Scotland message against Irish'

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:07:43 GMT

Scotland must harness the "emotional intensity" of trying to topple Ireland for the first time in eight years, according to Irish legend Gordon D'Arcy.

Lozowski replaces injured Murley in England squad

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:00:04 GMT

Saracens centre Alex Lozowski replaces the injured Cadan Murley in the England squad for Saturday's Six Nations match with France at Twickenham.

Wales' Wainwright and Faletau could be fit for Italy

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:06:59 GMT

Wales have not ruled out number eight duo Aaron Wainwright and Taulupe Faletau for the Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Birmingham and Bradford reach EFL Trophy semi-finals

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:08:25 GMT

Two-time winners Birmingham and League Two side Bradford City book their places in the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy.

Can you go all the way in our EFL Cup quiz?

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:27:37 GMT

Every question you get right takes you a step closer to the title. But get just one question wrong and you're immediately eliminated.

Woods pays tribute to 'biggest fan' as mother dies

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:39:01 GMT

Tiger Woods pays tribute to his "biggest fan and greatest supporter" after announcing the death of his mother, Kultida.

Warburton & Barclay pick Lions XVs after Six Nations week one

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:44:07 GMT

Six Nations Rugby Special's Sam Warburton and John Barclay pick their British and Irish Lions XVs based on the opening round of the Six Nations.

From Champions League breakout star to Saudi - Duran's unexpected journey

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 13:47:45 GMT

Jhon Duran's rapid rise has taken him from Colombia to the MLS to the Premier League and now on to Saudi Arabia.

How to become a football agent

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:23:39 GMT

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

Kerr 'felt ignored' by police after taxi vomit row

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:56:03 GMT

Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr denies causing racially aggravated harassment to a police officer.

Losing 16-0 has to be a good thing for England - here's why

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 07:51:32 GMT

England's 16-0 defeat in the Women's Ashes cannot be swept under the carpet, writes Ffion Wynne.

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

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:07:52 GMT

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

'How England Golf's yellow cards are tackling blight of slow play'

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:25:21 GMT

With slow play a constant blight, Engand Golf's "pace of play stations" initiative could be just the tonic the sport needs, writes Iain Carter.

When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:01:52 GMT

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

Daley diving coach Figueiredo to leave Aquatics GB

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:02:59 GMT

Tom Daley's diving coach Jane Figueiredo is to leave Aquatics GB after 11 years in the role.

England errors led to second-half collapse - Warburton

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:55:42 GMT

Six Nations Rugby Special pundit and former Wales captain Sam Warburton analyses the mistakes made by England during their 27-22 loss to Ireland in their opening game.

Kidnapping their dads, crazy tattoos & hairy shoulders

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:22:20 GMT

Who has a tattoo of Andy Farrell and who wrecked a team-mate's garden? Ireland captain Caelan Doris reveals all about his players.

'Win at any cost must be Scotland message against Irish'

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:07:43 GMT

Scotland must harness the "emotional intensity" of trying to topple Ireland for the first time in eight years, according to Irish legend Gordon D'Arcy.

Newcastle in charge - but Arsenal have 'momentum'

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:26:58 GMT

Newcastle and Arsenal meet at St James' Park in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday with the Gunners needing to overturn a two-goal deficit.

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

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:14:31 GMT

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

'A brutal reality for Man Utd' - McNulty's deadline day verdict

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:37:53 GMT

As the winter transfer window closes, BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty gives his verdict.

National League clubs demand three promotion spots

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

National League clubs want the EFL to introduce the "three-up, three-down" system between the fifth tier and League Two.

McAtamney doubted college career would lead to NFL

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:01:31 GMT

New York Giants kicker Jude McAtamney says he almost did not attend the Rutgers University pro day that led to him playing in the NFL.

Superchargers auction resumes Hundred sales

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:49:03 GMT

A share of Leeds-based Northern Superchargers will be up for grabs when sales of stakes in teams in The Hundred resume on Wednesday.

I hope I'm still playing football in three years - Kelce

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:37:12 GMT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says he hopes he's "still playing football in three years' time" as he talks about how much he loves playing in the NFL.

Former Wimbledon champion Halep announces retirement

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:41:58 GMT

Two-time Grand Slam champion and former world number one Simona Halep retires from tennis.

Graham or Van der Merwe? Which winger is most important to Scotland?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:03:59 GMT

Six Nations Rugby Special's Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss which of Scotland's flying wingers Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe is most important to the team.

Henderson's heated exchange about Ajax future

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:16:16 GMT

Ajax captain Jordan Henderson hits back at reports that he no longer wanted to play for the club and that he was linked with a move to Monaco. Henderson was speaking in a post-match news conference following Sunday's 2-1 victory over Feyenoord.

The painful divorce of Rashford and Manchester United

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:31:00 GMT

After 20 years at Manchester United, Marcus Rashford has left for Aston Villa, leaving many questions and few answers.

'A complete performance' - how Arsenal overwhelmed Man City

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:01:49 GMT

MOTD2 pundits Theo Walcott and Danny Murphy analyse Arsenal's "complete performance" in their 5-1 Premier League win over Manchester City.

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

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:25:38 GMT

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

Man Utd defender Malacia joins PSV on loan

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:41:33 GMT

Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has joined PSV Eindhoven on loan until the end of the season.

'The perfect batter for his time' - meet India's latest record-breaker

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:42:31 GMT

Meet India's latest batting superstar Abhishek Sharma, who struck a record-breaking 135 in their T20 win over England.

'An unbelievably sought-after player' - who is Spurs signing Tel?

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:18:49 GMT

As Tottenham win the race to sign France teenager Mathys Tel, BBC Sport look at why the Bayern Munich man was so sought after.

Billionaire Aga Khan, owner of Shergar, dies aged 88

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:06:15 GMT

The philanthropist and spiritual leader died "peacefully" at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Chiefs and Eagles ready for 'biggest game of your life' in Super Bowl

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:50:27 GMT

Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles players speak to BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor at Super Bowl 59's opening night in New Orleans.

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

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:01:19 GMT

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

James excited for 'special' Doncic link up

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:47:33 GMT

LeBron James says it will be "special" to play alongside Luka Doncic at the LA Lakers following the Slovenian's trade from the Dallas Mavericks.

In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:48:28 GMT

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

Arteta 'disappointed' by Arsenal transfer window

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:54:29 GMT

Mikel Arteta says he is disappointed by Arsenal's failure to make any signings during the winter transfer window, but praises the club's discipline.

Spending up on last year as Man City go big in transfer window

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:52:13 GMT

Premier League clubs spent around £370m in the winter transfer window with Manchester City spending almost as much as the other 19 top-flight teams combined.

'It is a revolution' - how rugby is taking Paris

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:56:06 GMT

How France tapped into Paris' latent rugby talent, fighting in football's stronghold to change the face of a sport and a team.

Man City 'appalled' after Shaw subjected to abuse

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:11:11 GMT

Manchester City say they are "appalled" by the racist and misogynistic abuse suffered by striker Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw following Sunday's loss to Arsenal.

Tottenham defender Dragusin suffers ACL injury

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:09:16 GMT

Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin will miss the rest of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

'I gave everything to boxing and still have nothing'

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:06 GMT

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

Wales' Wainwright and Faletau could be fit for Italy

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:06:59 GMT

Wales have not ruled out number eight duo Aaron Wainwright and Taulupe Faletau for the Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Raducanu loses in Abu Dhabi Open first round

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:45:04 GMT

Britain's Emma Raducanu is out of the Abu Dhabi Open after losing in straight sets to former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the first round.

Mainoo & Garnacho could yet leave Man Utd - Wednesday's gossip

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:47:43 GMT

Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho could still leave Manchester United, Matheus Cunha wants to leave Wolves and Barcelona make a blunder with Manchester City's new signing.

Chelsea's Felix completes AC Milan loan move

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:02:39 GMT

Chelsea forward Joao Felix completes a loan move to AC Milan until the end of the season.

Sauber owner Audi to open F1 base in the UK

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:00:10 GMT

The Swiss-based Sauber team says it will open a UK base this year as owner Audi gears up for its official entry into Formula 1 in 2026.