Ditcheva becomes first British woman to win MMA world title

Dakota Ditcheva superbly stops Taila Santos in the second round to win the PFL flyweight title and become the first British woman to win an MMA world title.

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Bears sack head coach Eberflus after sixth straight loss

The Chicago Bears sack head coach Matt Eberflus after suffering a sixth straight defeat.

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'You have to find where you are appreciated' - Wood on Forest, form & Nuno

Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood speaks to BBC Sport about his goalscoring run, his manager Nuno Espirito Santo and feeling appreciated.

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'Magnificent' Gittens fires Dortmund into lead at Zagreb

England Under-21 forward Jamie Gittens opens the scoring for Borussia Dortmund against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League with a "sensational" strike to pick up his seventh goal of the season.

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Former BBC athletics commentator Dickenson dies aged 74

Former BBC athletics commentator Paul Dickenson dies at the age of 74.

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Bellew and McNeil face off in gaming truck

Everton forward Dwight McNeil talks to former boxing world champion and Blues fan Tony Bellew about life at Goodison Park, being rejected by Manchester United and his love of video games.

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I felt a bit like the scapegoat after Euros - Bellingham

Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham says he "felt like the scapegoat" after the Euros with the amount of criticism he received.

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FA apologises for technical issues during cup draw

The Football Association apologises after technical issues disrupt a live broadcast of the Women's FA Cup third-round draw.

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Sinner caps superb year as Italy retain Davis Cup title

Jannik Sinner caps an extraordinary 2024 season by battling past the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to help Italy defend their Davis Cup title.

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Farrell impressed by 'very pleasing' Ireland win

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is encouraged by how his much-changed side "controlled the game" in their 52-17 win over Fiji.

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England beaten by France in wheelchair international

England are narrowly beaten 32-28 by a France wheelchair rugby league team inspired by Nicolas Clausells.

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Jackson silencing doubters - but can Chelsea maintain form?

After a goal and assist against Leicester, Nicolas Jackson is showing why he can be the top-class striker to lead Chelsea towards a trophy this season.

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Littler cruises into Players Championship second round

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries breeze into the second round of the Players Championship but Michael van Gerwen crashes out.

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Hosts Morocco draw Zambia in Wafcon 2024 group

Tournament hosts Morocco are handed a potentially difficult group at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after being drawn with Zambia.

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Wales players need to address 'brutal situation'

Lock Will Rowlands says players have to accept responsibility for the "brutal situation" Wales are in as they prepare to face South Africa.

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Police investigate suspected fraud at Dumbarton

Police confirm they are investigating a report of suspected fraud in relation to Dumbarton, who entered administration this week.

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Heggie inspires England to victory against Spain

Jack Heggie produces a superb display on his international comeback to help England's wheelchair rugby league to a 58-28 victory over Spain.

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Sutton's predictions v The Farm singer Peter Hooton

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on The Farm singer and Liverpool fan Peter Hooton with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Taylor joins England Lions tour as keeping coach

Former England women's wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor joins the England Lions coaching staff for their tour of South Africa.

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What Hayes has done at USA is incredible - Wiegman

England women's manager Sarina Wiegman says Emma Hayes has done an "incredible" job as the Lionesses prepare to face Hayes' USA side on 30 November at Wembley.

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Itoje makes England vow amid rebel league reports

Maro Itoje says playing for England is the priority for him and his international team-mates amid reports of a rebel league that would prevent him playing Test rugby if he joined.

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Lions to face indigenous-heritage team in Australia

The British and Irish Lions are in line to take on a team made up of players with indigenous Australian and Pacific Islands heritage on their 2025 tour Down Under.

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Federer pays tribute to Nadal for 'epic career'

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" before the Spaniard's retirement.

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England's Kildunne & Matthews nominated for award

England's Ellie Kildunne and Alex Matthews are shortlisted for World Rugby's women's 15s Player of the Year award.

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Bagnaia wins finale but tearful Martin takes first MotoGP title

Jorge Martin takes maiden MotoGP title despite championship rival Francesco Bagnaia winning the season-ending race in Barcelona.

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Chelsea defender Buchanan suffers ACL injury

Chelsea defender Kadeisha Buchanan requires surgery after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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Romania & Kosovo face Uefa disciplinary action over abandoned game

The Romanian and Kosovan football federations face disciplinary proceedings from Uefa after the Nations League match in Bucharest was abandoned.

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'Patchy' England denied as Jamaica snatch tie in series opener

England had to settle for a tie in their opening Horizon series match against Jamaica in Manchester after a dramatic last-second goal denied them victory.

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Alexander-Arnold rejects Liverpool offers - Friday's gossip

Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to reject contract offers from Liverpool, West Ham stand firm on Mohammed Kudus’ £85m release clause, Xabi Alonso set to leave Bayer Leverkusen next summer.

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Competition for jockeys with £1.5m prize pot launches

A new competition for jump jockeys with £500,000 for the winner and a £1.5m prize pot will launch at Cheltenham on Friday.

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WRU has been lenient over Gatland - Shanklin

Former Wales centre Tom Shanklin says the WRU will have to get rid of Warren Gatland if they suffer two defeats against Australia and South Africa.

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George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup

Captain Jamie George says England have "evolved" from the side beaten by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals last year.

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New F1 rules to cool drivers in extreme heat

Formula 1 is to introduce a device to cool drivers when conditions become too extreme in hot weather, in response to scenes at last year’s Qatar Grand Prix.

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Head of F1 owner to leave role at key time for sport

President and chief executive officer of Formula 1 owner Liberty Media, Greg Maffei, is to step down from his role at the end of the year.

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Scotland 'getting closer' to world's best - Dalziel

Scotland believe they are closing the gap to the world's top sides despite Sunday's defeat by South Africa, forwards coach John Dalziel says.

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Lionesses face Portugal in Nations League opener

England face Portugal in their opening game of the 2025 Nations League after Uefa announce the match schedule for the competition.

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There was always a pathway - Harwood-Bellis on first England call-up

Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis says "there was always a pathway" after being handed his first England senior call-up by interim manager Lee Carsley - the pair worked together with England Under-21s.

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Devenny receives first Northern Ireland call-up

Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny is called up to the Northern Ireland squad for the first time for the Nations League matches against Belarus and Luxembourg.

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Hibs board 'supports' boss Gray despite winless run

Hibernian issue a statement saying they continue to back head coach David Gray despite a seven-game run without a victory.

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GB lose at Women's EuroBasket group leaders Sweden

Great Britain lose 63-60 at unbeaten Group D leaders Sweden in Women's EuroBasket qualifying.

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Shaw scores hat-trick as Man City beat Spurs

Watch highlights as Khadija Shaw makes history by becoming the first player to score three WSL hat-tricks against the same team as Manchester City beat Tottenham 4-0.

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De Pauw aware clubs 'cut the head off the manager'

Aston Villa boss Robert de Pauw says he knows clubs "cut off the head of the manager" if results do not meet expectations.

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England vulnerable as Australia plot Twickenham heist

England are favourites, but their ability to squander leads and signs of resurgence among Australia mean an upset is possible on Saturday.

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Wales coach Cunningham set to leave after turbulent 2024

Ioan Cunningham is set to leave his role as Wales women head coach after a turbulent year on and off the pitch.

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Will Lawrence switch improve England's attack?

England hope switching Ollie Lawrence to outside centre against Australia will enable the Bath star to bring his ball-carrying power to the fore on Saturday.

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Capsey to be dropped for part of South Africa tour

Alice Capsey is set to become a high-profile casualty of England's group-stage exit at the T20 World Cup when the squad for the tour of South Africa is named next week.

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Sporting ending was written like this - Amorim

Manchester United's incoming head coach Ruben Amorim reflects on a dream departure from Sporting, but warns of "different world" in the Premier League.

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Pig's head thrown on pitch during derby in Brazil

A pig's head is thrown on to the pitch during the Sao Paulo derby between Corinthians and Palmeiras in the Brazilian championship.

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Eight-time Paralympic champion Christiansen retires

Eight-time Paralympic gold medallist Sophie Christiansen announces her retirement from Para-dressage.

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Arsenal vision will continue without Edu - Arteta

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal's "very ambitious" vision will continue despite the exit of Edu as the club's sporting director.

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Stokes to miss IPL after skipping auction

England captain Ben Stokes will not take part in next year's Indian Premier League after opting out of the upcoming auction.

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When the All Blacks' head coach played club rugby in Northern Ireland

When Scott Robertson leads the All Blacks against Ireland in the Aviva Stadium on Friday night, he will not be far from where he spent an unlikely season playing for Ards RFC's seconds.

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I was told it was now or never - Amorim on Man Utd move

Ruben Amorim says he wanted to take the Manchester United job at the end of the season but was told by the Premier League club that it was "now or never".

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Martin 'relieved & proud' after Saints win

Southampton boss Russell Martin expresses his relief as the Saints beat Everton 1-0 to win their first Premier League game of the season at St Mary's Stadium.

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Charlton score 121st-minute winner to win thriller

Watch highlights as a late extra-time winner from Charlton Athletic's Gassan Ahadme Yahyai seals a thrilling 4-3 victory against Southend United in the FA Cup first round.

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'A Salah special!' - Slot applauds winner against Brighton

Liverpool boss Arne Slot praises the finishing of Mohamed Salah, who scored Liverpool second in a comeback victory against Brighton & Hove Albion.

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McAtamney in line for NFL debut against Washington

Former Derry U-20 GAA player Jude McAtamney is in line to make his NFL debut for the New York Giants on Sunday after an injury to starting kicker Greg Joseph.

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'Like a torpedo!' - Tamworth lead after keeper bungles throw-in

Tom Tonks' long throw is punched into his own net by Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Chris Maxwell to give Tamworth a shock lead over the League One side in the first round of the FA Cup.

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Piastri on Sao Paulo sprint pole ahead of Norris

Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two in sprint qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Zverev beats Tsitsipas to reach Paris semi-finals

Alexander Zverev will face Holger Rune in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters after the German third seed beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.

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