VAR reaction 'over the top' as refs step down

NIFL chief executive Gerard Lawlor tells BBC Sport NI that he believes some of the criticism of the decision to introduce VAR technology for the BetMclean Cup final has gone too far.

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Branthwaite to give 'best shot' at making World Cup squad

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite tells Final Score he is aiming to make the England squad for this year's World Cup.

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Cardiff edge out Leinster to boost play-off hopes

Cardiff boost their URC play-off bid by ending champions Leinster's 11-game winning streak at the Arms Park.

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Swansea council launches legal action against WRU over proposed Cardiff sale

The council says it will continue fighting on behalf of the Ospreys and rugby supporters across Wales.

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'No offer has been made' to Farrell - Saracens

Saracens reject "disrespectful" reports that they have offered Ireland head coach Andy Farrell a coaching role for after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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Singapore to have Premier League streaming service

The Premier League will launch its first direct-to-customer streaming service in Singapore next season - and is looking to see how it could be "replicated all around the world".

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Weekly sports quiz: Which football team were relegated in February?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

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VAR 'debilitating' for referees - Celtic's O'Neill

Martin O'Neill is of the view VAR is "debilitating" for officials on the pitch as he brands the Scottish FA process for appealing against decisions "worthless".

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Man Utd consider McTominay return - Tuesday's gossip

Manchester United are considering bringing Scott McTominay back to Old Trafford, Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Micky van de Ven's contract situation, and Brighton are hoping to complete a deal for Said El Mala.

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Heat on Ford and will Scotland stop France? - Six Nations talking points

Finn Russell, Antoine Dupont and Robert Baloucoune all impress in round three but George Ford struggles and Tomos Williams' mistake proves costly for Wales.

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Jiang beats Welsh Open title holder Selby in opener

Defending Welsh Open champion Mark Selby has been knocked out in the first round by China's Jiang Jun, losing 4-3.

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Barcelona sign Norwich prospect Tavares

Spanish giants Barcelona have signed 16-year-old Norwich City academy prospect Ajay Tavares, who has played for England age-group teams.

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Watch Sportscene highlights of Sunday's title race drama

Highlights from the Scottish Premiership.

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Donegal defeat Armagh on big day of football action

Donegal remain clear at the top of Division One with victory over Armagh, while Cavan, Down and Antrim score wins but Monaghan, Tyrone and Fermanagh suffer defeat.

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Scotland battle back for Six Nations win over Wales

Scotland battle back to inflict a heartbreaking Six Nations defeat on Wales in a thrilling game in Cardiff.

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Tuipulotu on red alert as Scotland face wounded Welsh

Captain Sione Tuipulotu is wary of a Wales side led by former Scotland defence coach Steve Tandy as the Scots look to back up their win over England.

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France change second-row pairing for Italy match

Toulouse locks Thibaud Flament and Emmanuel Meafou will start for France against Italy on Sunday in the only changes to the Grand Slam-chasers' XV.

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Why have the boards around the ice hockey rink changed colour?

BBC Sport's ice hockey commentary team of Seth Bennett and Kent Simpson explain that the colour of the advertising boards around the ice have become lighter, because the goaltenders are struggling to pick the puck up off the backboards near the net.

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Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italian TV boss to resign

Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.

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20 years, 14 Olympic medals for phenomenal Fontana

A lot can change in sport over two decades - but not Arianna Fontana's ability to collect Olympic medals.

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Wales consider Costelow recall and Hamer-Webb debut

Wales consider bringing in Scarlets fly-half Sam Costelow and uncapped Leicester wing Gabriel Hamer-Webb for the Six Nations visit of Scotland.

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Canada survive 'huge' quarter-final shock with overtime winner

Canada have survived a massive fright to beat the Czech Republic 4-3 in overtime of their men's ice hockey quarter-final.

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Nissanka ton sends Sri Lanka through & leaves Australia on brink

Australia's hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup are all but over after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hits a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn them to an eight-wicket defeat in Pallekele.

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Birmingham owners complete takeover of women's side

Birmingham City's owners take over the women's team, with England legend Karen Carney among the minority investors.

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Sinner returns with comfortable win in Qatar

Jannik Sinner enjoys a comfortable victory in his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals.

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Tandy 'needs help' - Wales' hunt for defence coach

Wales needs a specialist defence coach but Welsh rugby greats Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones question when that will happen and who decides.

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Why are Team GB so good at skeleton?

No ice track, and yet the most successful nation in Olympic skeleton history - how Great Britain became a skeleton giant.

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Asher-Smith wins 60m title with championship record

Dina Asher‑Smith delivers a stunning performance at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham, clocking 7.05 seconds to claim the women's 60 m title.

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Flintoff to remain Lions coach through to 2027

Andrew Flintoff signed a contract extension to remain England Lions coach late last year.

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Wales to face Portugal, Denmark and Norway in Nations League

England will face Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic in the 2026-27 Uefa Nations League group stage, while Wales are drawn with holders Portugal.

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From £70 a week to Premier League record 24 years later

James Milner has equalled the Premier League appearance record, 24 years after making his debut as a 16-year-old.

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England too 'careful' in defeat by Windies - Brook

Captain Harry Brook says England's batters were "too careful" in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.

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Snoop Dogg to attend Swansea game for first time

Snoop Dogg will attend a Swansea City game for the first time since becoming a co-owner of the Championship club when they face Preston North End later this month.

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Dyche dismisses job fears as Forest fight the drop

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche dismisses talk about his future.

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'Can't live in the past' - Warren on boxing's future after 45 years as promoter

After celebrating 45 years as a boxing promoter this year and a period of rapid change, Frank Warren expects more to come in the next decades.

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Arundell scores hat-trick as England heap misery on Wales

A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.

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Draper cruises to Davis Cup win on return from injury

Jack Draper cruises to an emphatic victory on his long-awaited return from injury to give Great Britain the lead over Norway in Davis Cup qualifying.

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Wales have belief to pull off shock - Wainwright

Wales aim to give their beleaguered fans something to cheer in their Six Nations opener against England.

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Bompastor blames injuries for Chelsea drop-off

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor says "key players missing in key positions" is reason why Blues sit 12 points behind WSL leaders Manchester City.

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Swindon expelled from Trophy and Luton reinstated after 'major whoopsie'

Swindon are thrown out of the Vertu Trophy by the EFL for fielding two ineligible players against Luton Town, who now go into the quarter-finals.

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Finucane and Morris win European golds in Turkey

Great Britain's Emma Finucane and Anna Morris win gold medals at the UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey.

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What's happening and when at the Winter Olympics?

What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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LIV get world ranking points amid 'changing landscape'

The top 10 finishers at an event will be awarded points because the Official World Golf Rankings "recognises a number of areas where LIV does not meet the eligibility standards".

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Six Nations fixtures and how to follow on the BBC

Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland.

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State of play for Wales' clubs before Six Nations

Cardiff, Ospreys, Dragons and Scarlets take a breather in the URC for the start of the Six Nations after encouraging results.

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