Solid starts for Harry and Hall as Japanese duo lead Women's Open

Welsh hopes Darcey Harry and Lydia Hall produce solid starts at the AIG Women's Open in Porthcawl as Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda hold the joint lead.

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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

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

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Man Utd's number one target - is this finally the summer of Sesko?

He's Manchester United's number one target - but can they finally make this the summer of Benjamin Sesko?

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We've wanted a child for so long - Joyce-Butchers

Jasmine Joyce-Butchers says she and wife Alisha have "wanted a baby for so long" that the timing of their pregnancy during a World Cup year is irrelevant.

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What makes Euro 2025-winning manager Wiegman so successful?

Sarina Wiegman led England to back-to-back European Championship titles after the Lionesses beat Spain on penalties. So what makes the Dutchwoman so successful?

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What makes Euro 2025-winning manager Wiegman so successful?

Sarina Wiegman led England to back-to-back European Championship titles after the Lionesses beat Spain on penalties. So what makes the Dutchwoman so successful?

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Dunne loses superb F2 win in Belgium after penalty

Ireland's Alex Dunne is stripped of his victory in the Formula 2 feature race in Belgium after being handed a 10-second penalty.

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'McGuinness one step from crowning remarkable comeback'

Jim McGuinness is potentially 70 minutes from capping his remarkable comeback as Donegal boss in the grand manner: with another All-Ireland title.

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England captain Stokes 'good to go', says Pope

England captain Ben Stokes will be "good to go" on day four of the fourth Test against India having suffered with cramp during the third day, says Ollie Pope.

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Hodgkinson set to return in Lausanne on 20 August

Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson will make her long-awaited return from injury at the Lausanne Diamond League meeting on 20 August.

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Late Stokes wicket and Pant's injury gives England edge

England benefit from an injury to India’s Rishabh Pant on a hard-fought opening day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

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'Toppling Scheffler becomes the next objective for McIlroy'

Scottie Scheffler is head and shoulders the best player in the world, but Rory McIlroy does not need to look far for motivation, says Iain Carter.

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Will Scottish teams avoid European coefficient abyss?

Scotland's clubs stand on a coefficient cliff edge as three of their five representatives begin their European campaigns this week.

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'I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo

Manchester United sign Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo for an initial £65m.

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'I got everything I wanted but the Claret Jug'

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy says he got "everything I wanted but the Claret Jug" from the Open Championship's return to Royal Portrush.

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Hot Open finish leaves MacIntyre feeling warm

Bob MacIntyre said he needed a "hot start" at Royal Portrush on Sunday. What he got in the final round of the Open Championship was a hot finish.

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England thrash India to set up ODI series decider

Sophie Ecclestone takes 3-27 as England beat India by eight wickets in a rain-affected encounter at Lord's, setting up a one-day international series decider.

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Nigeria thrash Zambia to reach Wafcon semi-finals

Nigeria put in a sublime performance to beat Zambia 5-0 and reach the semi-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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Snoop Dogg becomes Swansea co-owner and investor

Rapper Snoop Dogg becomes a co-owner and investor at Swansea City after taking a minority stake in the Championship club.

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Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide and results

BBC Sport looks at the 21 stages of the Tour de France, with pointers to where the race could be won and lost.

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Stokes cajoles another England classic for the ages

Ben Stokes extracted every last ounce from England and himself to lead his country to another memorable win at Lord's, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Newcastle explore club record deal for Frankfurt's Ekitike

Newcastle are exploring a record deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.

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'Jofra's back?' - analysing Archer's Test return

Jofra Archer says it was "long" road back to Test cricket, but his performance is hugely encouraging for his and England's future, writes Matthew Henry.

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Modric completes AC Milan move on one-year deal

Luka Modric completes a move to AC Milan on a free transfer until June 2026 after 13 successful years at Real Madrid.

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Gotterup holds off McIlroy to win Scottish Open

American Chris Gotterup impressively holds off Rory McIlroy and the chasing pack to claim the biggest win of his career with a remarkable Scottish Open success.

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Keenan relieved to overcome early Lions 'obstacles'

Full-back Hugo Keenan says he "felt a bit better" during the British and Irish Lions' 48-0 win over the AUNZ Invitational XV after a "frustrating" start to his tour.

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US team 'better with Bradley playing' - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says this year's US Ryder Cup team would be "definitely" be enhanced by captain Keegan Bradley playing.

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England too strong for Wales? Brown-Finnis' Euros predictions - final group games

Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis gives her predictions for the final round of group games at the 2025 European Championship.

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GB's Cash and Glasspool into Wimbledon semi-finals

British pair Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool knock out defending men's doubles champions Henry Pattern and Harri Heliovaara to reach semi-finals at Wimbledon.

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Alcaraz masterclass ends Norrie's Wimbledon hopes

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz ends British hope Cameron Norrie's Wimbledon run to set up a semi-final against fifth seed Taylor Fritz.

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Putellas finishes off 'lovely' team goal for Spain

Alexia Putellas rounds off a "lovely" team goal as Spain take the lead in the 22nd minute of their Group B match against Belgium in Thun.

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Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide and results

BBC Sport looks at the 21 stages of the Tour de France, with pointers to where the race could be won and lost.

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Lancs top Blast group as Wood destroys Derbyshire

Lancashire Lightning beat Derbyshire to move into pole position in the T20 Blast North Group with a second win inside 24 hours.

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Why are Brazilian teams doing so well at Club World Cup?

Four Brazilian teams reached the last-16 stage of the Fifa Club World Cup - what does that say about the national team's chances at the 2026 World Cup?

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Five things to look out for at British Grand Prix

BBC Sport's Harry Benjamin picks his five things to look out for at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend.

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Liverpool reject Bayern Munich approach for Diaz

Liverpool reject a formal approach from Bayern Munich for Colombia forward Luis Diaz, who Barcelona also enquired about earlier this summer.

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Paul edges closer to world title shot with WBA ranking

Jake Paul has been ranked 14th by the WBA in its latest cruiserweight rankings, a move that edges the American closer to a controversial world title shot.

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Draper through Wimbledon opener as opponent retires

British number one Jack Draper starts his Wimbledon bid with a comfortable victory over clay-court specialist Sebastian Baez.

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