McIlroy to play Scottish Open before Portrush bid

Rory McIlroy will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club as part of his preparations for the Open Championship in his native Northern Ireland this summer.

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Food by candlelight and no showers at Madrid Open

Food by candlelight and being rescued from a lift - how the Spanish national power cut impacted the Madrid Open.

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This Premier League win feels 'more special' - Salah

Top scorer Mohamed Salah says Liverpool winning this season's Premier League title feels "more special" than their 2020 win.

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Assefa sets women's record as Sawe wins men's race

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa surges to victory in a world record for a women's only field in the London Marathon with Kenya's Sabastian Sawe winning the men's race.

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'Tech entrepreneur took our money but failed to deliver our start-up dreams'

One client of Josh Adler re-mortgaged their home, another spent life savings to pay for websites and apps.

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Eubank makes weight on fight day for Benn contest

Chris Eubank Jr successfully weighed inside the limit at a second weight-check for Saturday's middleweight contest with Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Water bosses could now face jail for cover-ups

New powers mean law-breaking executives can be sent to prison for up to two years.

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Villa Park capacity to be expanded to more than 50,000

Aston Villa announce plans to increase Villa Park's capacity to over 50,000 by redeveloping the North Stand.

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Newcastle's Howe back at work after hospital stay

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is back at work after a stay in hospital with pneumonia.

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My career has been hit by standing up to Barton - Aluko

Former England striker Eni Aluko says her broadcasting career has been damaged because of her ongoing legal case with ex-Newcastle and Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton.

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'It must be amazing to get a standing ovation from the Man Utd fans'

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards debate the best moments in Champions League history, with their minds drifting to when Brazil's Ronaldo wowed everyone with a hat-trick at Old Trafford in 2003.

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The 'phenomenal' race for Champions League spots

Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams discuss the nail-biting race to finish in the Premier League's top five spots and secure a place in next season's Champions League.

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The 'phenomenal' race for Champions League spots

Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams discuss the nail-biting race to finish in the Premier League's top five spots and secure a place in next season's Champions League.

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Jimi Hendrix's guitar ended up at the tip after 'first rock festival'

Was a Spalding event featuring Jimi Hendrix the first rock festival? Those who were there think so.

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'Our dad's a teacher - this is how we deal with revision stress at home'

Three teenagers and their teacher dad give some top tips on how to survive the stressful exam period.

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Ups, downs and race for Europe - what issues remain unresolved?

All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.

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Former Rochdale midfielder Thompson dies at 36

Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died at the age of 36 after being diagnosed with cancer for a third time.

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Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

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Sexton to join Farrell's Lions backroom team

Former Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton joins Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching team for this summer's tour of Australia.

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Could the Birmingham bin strike spread?

And, Vice-President JD Vance says there is a “good chance” of US-UK trade deal.

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The life, loss and legacy of Kevin Campbell

Wayne Rooney, Andrew Cole, Tyrese Campbell and more discuss the life and tragic death of former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell.

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Upstairs Downstairs actress Jean Marsh dies aged 90

The British star won an Emmy for her role in the Edwardian period TV drama she co-created in the 1970s.

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Tourist attraction shut nearly as often as open

The Islandmagee tourist attraction has been closed by rockfalls, storm damage and planned works.

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What next for Pimblett after statement win?

Following Paddy Pimblett's impressive win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314, BBC Sport looks at who he might fight next.

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Contenders ready - McIlroy, Rose & DeChambeau's weekend Masters plans

Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau know winning the Green Jacket on Sunday depends on what happens between their ears.

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South America proposes 64-team 2030 World Cup

South American governing body Conmebol proposes expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams.

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PSG come from behind to claim impressive win over Villa

Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia score the pick of the goals to inspire PSG to a 3-1 comeback win over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc Des Princes.

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Has West Indies' Pooran perfected T20 batting?

Another stunning assault for Lucknow Super Giants leaves West Indies left-hander Nicholas Pooran close to T20 batting perfection.

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Farm fail: BBC reporter tries to bottle feed newborn lamb

It's lambing season, so BBC Breakfast decided to visit a farm to meet some of the new arrivals.

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US tourist takes wrong boat, ends up Southend fan

Evan Johnston gets the shock of his life as his cruise turns out to be a Southend United fan party.

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Menendez brothers feel 'hope' for parole after decades in jail

The pair tell TMZ they are optimistic about their latest appeals over their parents' killing in 1996.

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Ecclestone keen to 'move on' from Hartley incident

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone says she has "moved on" and "learned from" her refusal to do an interview with Alex Hartley during the Women's Ashes.

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Virginia Giuffre says she is in hospital after 'serious' car accident

A spokesperson tells the BBC Ms Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending".

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Police visit over mushroom picking alarms forager

Louise Gather says police came to her home after she was accused of picking fungi.

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'Brute power!' Niu beats four players to score brilliant try

Watch Leigh Leopards' Fanitesi Niu score a brilliant try in a win against Wakefield Trinity in the Challenge Cup.

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Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says

Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.

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South Korea's president has been removed from power: What happens now?

The constitutional court unanimously upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Tarkowski should have seen red, says referee body

BBC Sport is told by the Premier League's refereeing body that James Tarkowski should have been sent off for his tackle on Alexis Mac Allister during Everton's defeat at Liverpool.

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More than half of UK's butterfly species in long-term decline

The destruction of habitats by humans is largely to blame, a conservationist warns.

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The generation that has never known smoke-filled pubs

The legislation was brought across the country to reduce the effect of second-hand smoke.

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Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says

Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.

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Connor turns down GB spot after being asked to pay

Distance runner Ben Connor says he is declining his selection by Great Britain for the European Road Running Championships after being asked to pay to compete.

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Wisconsin court election poses key test for Musk as kingmaker

The priciest judicial contest in US history will indicate voter sentiment towards President Trump's billionaire ally.

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