Why have teams fallen short in Six Nations three-peat bid?

Ireland are aiming to become the first men's side to win three Six Nations titles in a row, but how have previous attempts fallen short?

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Milan drop into play-offs with shock loss to Zagreb

AC Milan will have to make it through the play-offs after missing the chance to automatically secure a place in the last-16 of the Champions League by losing 2-1 to Dinamo Zagreb on matchday eight of the group phase at the Stadion Maksimir.

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Brighton reject £54.4m Al-Nassr bid for Mitoma

Brighton reject a significant offer from Saudi Pro-League club Al-Nassr for Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma.

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Allen falls to Wu in German Masters

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen loses 5-4 to Wu Yize in the second round of the German Masters in Berlin.

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The young stars who have lit up Champions League so far

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the young players who have impressed in the Champions League so far.

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Fire breaks out outside Etihad Stadium

A fire has broken out outside the Etihad Stadium ahead of Manchester City's champion's league match with Club Brugge. It appears the fire took place in a temporary merchandise shop and has now been put out.

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Hamilton continues Ferrari testing in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton is continuing his preparations for the Formula 1 season by testing for his new Ferrari team at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this week.

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Mercedes' Antonelli, 18, passes driving test

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli passes his driving test six weeks before he makes his Formula 1 debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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Tierney will be Celtic player by summer - Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers confirms that Scotland defender Kieran Tierney will move to Celtic from Arsenal this summer at the latest.

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BBC to show both Women's League Cup semi-finals

Both Women's League Cup semi-finals will be broadcast live on the BBC in February as Chelsea host West Ham and holders Arsenal face Manchester City.

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Booked for a seagull impression? Football's strangest cards

BBC Sport looks at some strange cards after Everton's Iliman Ndiaye is booked for imitating a seagull.

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'Vibes of Thierry Henry' - Isak's hot streak continues

Nedum Onuoha has compared Newcastle striker Alexander Isak to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry after his goalscoring streak continued with two goals at Southampton.

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Saracens win at Quins to boost play-off chances

Saracens win 33-10 at Harlequins to boost their play-off hopes and dent the hosts' title chances in Premiership Women's Rugby.

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Ospreys power to bonus-point win against Benetton

Ospreys continue their fine run under new head coach Mark Jones as they celebrate an emphatic bonus-point win against Benetton.

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Brookes wins slopestyle bronze at X Games

British snowboarder Mia Brookes settles for bronze in the slopestyle competition at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado.

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Sutton's predictions v Back in Action star Jamie Demetriou

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Back in Action star Jamie Demetriou with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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'A 1990s throwback who became the best full-back of a generation'

A joker, an insatiable winner, a 1990s throwback. The highs and lows of Kyle Walker under Pep Guardiola.

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Chicago Bears appoint Johnson as new head coach

The Chicago Bears appoint former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach.

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George out of England's Six Nations opener & Mitchell a doubt

Hooker Jamie George will miss England's Six Nations opener against Ireland while scrum-half Alex Mitchell is a doubt with a knee problem.

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'Absolutely no doubt' - interim Ireland coach Easterby backed

IRFU performance director David Humphreys has "absolutely no doubt" about Simon Easterby as he prepares to lead Ireland in this year's Six Nations in Andy Farrell's absence.

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Snooker's big three tournaments to stay on BBC until 2032

BBC Sport will continue to broadcast snooker's three most prestigious tournaments - the World Championship, UK Championship and the Masters - until 2032.

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From Championship to England contention - the rise of 'fearless' Delap

BBC Sport looks at Ipswich striker Liam Delap's rise as he prepares to face former club Manchester City on Sunday.

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Leinster knock 14-man Bath out of Champions Cup

Prop Beno Obano was sent off in the second half as Leinster punish Bath to knock the Premiership leaders out of the Investec Champions Cup.

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'I have to accept fan reaction' - Van Nistelrooy on boos

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says he can understand the boos him and his side received for decisions he made during their 2-0 loss to Fulham in the Premier League.

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Marathon great Kipchoge to race London in April

Distance running great Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon in April.

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LA wildfires forces PGA Tour to move event from Olympics course

The Genesis Invitational will move to a different location next month because of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.

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Man Utd reject £40m Garnacho bid - Friday's gossip

Manchester United reject Napoli's bid for Alejandro Garnacho, Everton are considering a move for Willian, Juventus want £67m for Manchester City target Andrea Cambiaso, plus more.

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Man City reach verbal agreement to sign Marmoush

Manchester City reach a verbal agreement to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's Egypt forward Omar Marmoush.

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Men's rugby union needs more 'personality' - Maher

Bristol Bears and USA women's rugby star Ilona Maher says the men's game needs more "personality" to promote the sport.

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Pitbull appeals to Ngannou as PFL drops Bellator brand

The PFL is effectively axing the Bellator brand as Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire takes to social media to vent his frustration.

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'Same old story as England implosion leaves Ashes hopes dented'

England need to find their edge to keep their Ashes hopes alive as they did in 2023 after a pitiful collapse in the second one-day international.

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Six possible selections to shake up England squad

England's Six Nations squad is announced on Tuesday. Which left-field selections could Steve Borthwick turn to to revitalise his squad?

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'We’ve found players everywhere' - the international football matchmakers

Any player receiving a call from Russell Gurr or Alastair McLae in 2025 could be in for a truly unexpected adventure, with the pair overseeing the heritage scouting strategy for some of the world's most remote footballing nations.

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GB&I Team Cup win 'very valuable' - Donald

Luke Donald says the Team Cup in Abu Dhabi has been "very valuable" for Great Britain and Ireland, after they seal victory over Continental Europe.

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Draper 'better prepared' for Melbourne heat

British number one Jack Draper says he is better prepared to face the heat and overcome concerns about his fitness at this year's Australian Open.

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Sale name three Du Preez brothers to face Stormers

The three Du Preez brothers will start in the same team for the first time this season when Sale Sharks travel to Stormers in the Investec Champions Cup.

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Norwich's Sainz banned for six matches for spitting

Norwich City's top scorer Borja Sainz is suspended for six matches after admitting to spitting at Sunderland's Chris Mepham in December.

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Referee criticised by Ireland's Hansen set to retire

Northern Irish rugby referee Chris Busby is set to retire from officiating in the wake of comments made by Mack Hansen which resulted in a ban for the Ireland international.

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Was Deschamps right to leave and will Zidane replace him?

BBC French football expert Julien Laurens discusses Didier Deschamps decision to stand down as France coach and says Zinedine Zidane is primed to replace him.

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Aberdeen buy Latvia captain Tobers from Grasshoppers

Aberdeen sign Latvia captain Kristers Tobers for an undisclosed fee from Grasshopper Club Zurich.

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CPS given file over Premier League footballer rape claims

The prosecution service will make a charging decision after being handed an evidence file by police.

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Everton sign Ladd from Manchester United

Everton sign Wales international Hayley Ladd from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.

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Dortmund weighing up Rashford move - Wednesday's gossip

Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Marcus Rashford, Manchester City are interested in a deal to sign Omar Marmoush, plus more.

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O'Toole's six-game ban 'is what it is' - Murphy

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says the six-game suspension handed to prop Tom O'Toole "is what it is".

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'Lucky to be there next season' - Is Dyche running out of time?

Everton's goals-per-game ratio this season is the worst it has been in 13 years - could it mark the end for Sean Dyche's time as manager?

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Rugby player charged with rape flees country

A former Bradford Bulls rugby player charged with rape has fled to Papua New Guinea, a court hears.

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Arsenal's Nwaneri 'out for a few weeks' with injury

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says teenage attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri will be "out for a few weeks" with a muscular issue.

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Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

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'I'll never admit I'm the best' - champion Littler

Luke Littler says he will never admit to being the best in the world at darts despite winning the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship.

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Leaders Harlequins beat Trailfinders in PWR thriller

Leaders Harlequins secure a ninth consecutive Premiership Women's Rugby victory with a thrilling 46-39 win at Trailfinders.

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Final Score: Will Liverpool worsen Man Utd's troubles?

Final Score pundits Martin Keown and Anita Asante discuss Man Utd's Premier League season so far and how they may set up against Arne Slot's Liverpool.

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'The best striker in the league' - Isak continues 'hot streak'

There have been a number of contributing factors in Newcastle's recent upturn in fortunes, but the scintillating form of star striker Alexander Isak has certainly played a major role.

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Ross County investigate racial abuse of goalkeeper

Goalkeeper Jordan Amissah shared images of emojis and racial slurs he received from an anonymous account.

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Rashford rejects lucrative Saudi offers - Friday's gossip

Marcus Rashford rejects three lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia, Manchester United will try to fund an £80m move for Viktor Gyokeres, Aston Villa want Donyell Malen, plus more.

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Rangers condemn incident in which Engels hit by coin

Rangers condemn "in the strongest possible terms" an incident in which Celtic's Arne Engels was struck by a coin during Thursday's Old Firm game.

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Watch Sportscene highlights

Extended highlights of all six Premiership matches of the afternoon.

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England boss Tuchel to watch Spurs v Newcastle

Thomas Tuchel is set to watch Tottenham's Premier League match at home against Newcastle on Saturday - the German's first game since starting his role as England head coach.

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Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The Sugar Bowl between the US college football teams of Notre Dame and the University of Georgia is postponed following the New Orleans attack that killed 10 people.

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Scarlets seal bonus point win in Dragons derby

Scarlets welcomed the new year with a bonus-point derby win over Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.

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