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How Slot has tightened Liverpool's defence - and is powering their title bidSir Alex Ferguson once said "attack wins you games, defence wins you titles", words that will be encouraging for Liverpool supporters after their strong defensive start to the season.
How Australia's Mooney set blueprint for EnglandEngland are undone by spin again as Australia's Beth Mooney leads the way in the early stages of the Women's T20 World Cup.
World champion Ball punishes Rios in homecoming winNick Ball defends his WBA featherweight world title in his home city with a punishing 10th round stoppage win over Ronny Rios at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena.
Wigan brush aside Leigh to book Grand Final placeWigan Warriors dominate Leigh Leopards with a six-try display to secure their place in next week's Grand Final
Wyatt-Hodge top scores as England beat BangladeshWatch the best shots from Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 41 against Bangladesh to help England to victory in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.
Two-goal Kovacic's 'copy and paste' Rodri jobMateo Kovacic finds his scoring boots to get Manchester City back to winning ways, as boss Pep Guardiola jokes it is a "copy and paste" job of Rodri.
Players must take responsibility for Man Utd form - MaguireHarry Maguire says it is easy for Manchester United players to "blame the staff and tactics" but they have "got to do better".
Captain Stokes out of first Test as Carse debutsEngland captain Ben Stokes is out of the first Test against Pakistan after failing to recover from a hamstring injury in time.
Bristol inflict bruising first loss on rivals BathBristol deliver a first defeat of the season on an out-of-sorts Bath in a dominant West Country derby display.
Pickford produces more penalty heroics - despite Gordon 'double bluff'Saturday's Premier League contest at Goodison Park started in homage to Jordan Pickford and ended in very much the same way.
'Outstanding skill' - French scores excellent try in Wigan winBevan French scores a brilliant solo try for Wigan in their 38-0 win over Leigh in the Super League play-off semi-final.
Lopetegui's West Ham show first signs of attacking future after MoyesAfter a tough start for Julen Lopetegui, West Ham fans finally have something to be optimistic about and a glimpse of the football they have long been craving.
How 'so many missed chances' cost Fulham in Man City defeatMatch of the Day pundit Alan Shearer analyses Fulham's "so many missed chances" in their 3-2 defeat by Manchester City in the Premier League.
'Brilliant piece of fielding' - Wareham run out for threeKavisha Dilhari's "brilliant piece of fielding" runs Georgia Wareham out for three as Australia slip to 14-2 during their Women's T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Sharjah.
Superb Wigan thrash Leigh to reach Grand FinalWatch highlights as Wigan reach the Super League Grand Final with a 38-0 thrashing of Leigh.
How Frank's Brentford get forward 'as quick as possible'Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards discusses the attacking form of Brentford after their 5-3 win over Wolves in the Premier League.
Defending champions Scotland beat Japan to top WXV2 tableScotland's hopes of retaining their WXV2 title are boosted by a hard-fought 19-13 win over Japan in Cape Town.
Ronaldo wants De Bruyne at Al-Nassr - Sunday's gossipCristiano Ronaldo want Man City's Kevin de Bruyne at Al-Nassr, Man Utd interested in Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, Robert Lewandowski has option to extend Barcelona deal.
'My worst game as a coach' - O'Neil laments Wolves' defensive horror showManager Gary O'Neil leaped to the defence of his Wolves players after last weekend's defeat by Liverpool, but he has changed his tune after a woeful loss at Brentford.
Scotland battle to WXV2 win over JapanScotland's hopes of retaining their WXV2 title are boosted by a hard-fought win over Japan in Cape Town.
British team makes history in first Women's America's CupThe British Athena Pathway team wins the opening race of the first Women's America's Cup in Barcelona.
Munster see off Ospreys for second win of URC seasonMunster record their second United Rugby Championship victory of the season as they beat Ospreys 23-0 in dreadful conditions at Virgin Media Park.
Ulster lose heavily to Bulls in URC encounterThe Bulls score seven tries as they defeat Ulster 47-21 in the URC game between the sides in Pretoria on Saturday.
Hatton leads Dunhill after Old Course-record 61Tyrrell Hatton equals the course record on the Old Course at St Andrews by carding a 61 to take the lead of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Bristol, Saracens & Exeter win Premiership openersBristol Bears, Saracens and Exeter Chiefs open with wins to kick off the new Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Gauff fights back to reach China Open finalFourth seed Coco Gauff comes from a set and a break down to beat Paula Badosa and reach her first China Open final.
Guardiola on Fulham win, international breaks and his love for Man CityManchester City manager Pep Guardiola talks to Match of the Day's Gary Lineker about his side's win over Fulham, the international break and his love for City.
Arteta praises 'exceptional' HavertzMikel Arteta praises the "exceptional" Kai Havertz, who became the first Arsenal player to score in seven consecutive home appearances since Robin van Persie as the Gunners beat Southampton 3-1.
Slot questions early kick-off after Alisson & Mac Allister injuriesLiverpool boss Arne Slot questions why his side were playing in Saturday's early kick-off following a Champions League match on Wednesday after losing Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to injuries during a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.
Another early Brentford goal 'remarkable' - FrankBrentford head coach Thomas Frank says his side scoring another early goal is "remarkable" after they beat Wolves 5-3 in the Premier League.
Wolves gave away 'crazy goals' - O'NeilWolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O'Neil says his side gave away "crazy goals" in their 5-3 defeat at Brentford in the Premier League.
Is the Premier League title between 'the big three'?Final Score's Steph Houghton and Dion Dublin believe the Premier League title will "go down to the wire" between Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.
Decision on Ten Hag 'not my call' - RatcliffeManchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan the future of under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag is "not my call".
Watch Devine's best shots as New Zealand stun IndiaWatch New Zealand captain Sophie Devine's best shots against India at the Women's T20 World Cup.
Why 2024 is shaping up to be Pakistan men's worst yearIt wouldn't be hyperbolic to state 2024 is on track to be the single worst year in the history of the Pakistan men's cricket team, writes Test Match Special's Aatif Nawaz.
Sharks break Dragons hearts with late trySouth African side Sharks scored a last-gasp try to earn a dramatic United Rugby Championship victory over Dragons in Newport.
Leinster defeat Benetton to continue winning startLeinster continue their winning start to the URC season as they score five tries in a comprehensibe 35-5 win over Benetton at Stadio di Monigo.
'I had to strip everything back - now management is my focus'Former Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones explains how he came to terms with the end of his playing career and why he is focused on a path in management.
Stokes agrees new two-year England contractEngland Test captain Ben Stokes agrees a new two-year central contract.
Mooney steers Australia to victory over Sri LankaDefending champions Australia comfortably beat Sri Lanka in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.
Edinburgh suffer eight-try defeat by LionsDismal Edinburgh suffer a third successive United Rugby Championship defeat as they concede eight tries away to Lions.
Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz win Shanghai openersNovak Djokovic wins on ATP Tour return to join Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.
Talling ready to put northern rugby on global stageSale Sharks forward Morwenna Talling is the only England player to represent a northern club at WXV1, she is ready to show that should change against New Zealand on Sunday.
China's Zhao hits 147 in Q Tour winChina's Zhao Xintong knocks in a maximum 147 break in a 4-1 WPBSA Q Tour win against Shaun Liu.
Linfield will 'investigate further' after Sule alleges racial abuseLinfield say they will "investigate further" after Glentoran's Fuad Sule alleges that he was subject to racial abuse at the end of the game between the sides at Windsor Park.
Nobody said it was easy... can Sutton's predictions beat Coldplay's?BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Will and Jonny from Coldplay with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Why 'face of baseball' is on cusp of global stardomAs Shohei Ohtani prepares for his MLB play-off debut, BBC Sport looks at how he has become one of the world's highest-paid athletes.
Tragedy to triumph - how O'Connell helped Vikings overcome team-mate's deathKevin O'Connell, the Minnesota Vikings head coach, tells BBC Sport about the impact of the death of rookie Khyree Jackson and how he led his team through adversity to an unbeaten record.
Ten Hag and Man Utd - what do the stats tell us?As scrutiny on Erik ten Hag continues, we look at how his Manchester United record compares to Premier League rivals.
The Englishman who saved Udinese, and the legends reviving themEnglish striker Keinan Davis saved Udinese from Serie A relegation in May - now two club legends are helping revive them.
Mr Prepared - why Emery is Villa's man for all seasonsUnai Emery has transformed Aston Villa from Premier League strugglers to conquerors of Bayern Munich. So how has he done it?
Five things about new Premiership Women's seasonWill Gloucester-Hartpury win a record-breaking third consecutive Premiership Women's Rugby title as the new season gets under way on Saturday?
'I gave everything to boxing and still have nothing'Heather Hardy tells BBC Sport how she is adapting to life outside of boxing after the former world champion was left with a life-threatening injury.
The slow death of the screamerElite players are taking fewer shots from further out. What is behind the trend and is it harming the game?
'It was like a non-league team asking Man Utd for a match'The Solheim Cup is a revolutionary tournament born out of the success of a revolutionary putter.
'The cash came up to my torso' - tales of a match-fixerMoses Swaibu was one of the brightest prospects in Crystal Palace's youth ranks, but he ended up in a shady world of cash, danger and fixing rather than football's limelight.
Saddling up on the high seas - the cyclists powering 50-mph yachtsA world champion cyclist has swapped the velodrome for the cramped deck of the fastest yacht in the world. Why?
Fury, hope and changing gear with a sword - Ukraine's Paris preparationsAfter more than two years of war, Ukraine aim to continue punching above their weight and to extend their remarkable Paralympic record.
Paralysed by an ex-boyfriend, Otto rises as ParalympianTracy Otto's ex-boyfriend thought he had killed her. Instead, Otto used his attack as the launchpad for an extraordinary second act in her life.
Tigers overpower Newcastle in seven-try rompLeicester Tigers flex their muscles as they run in seven tries to cruise to an emphatic Premiership victory over Newcastle Falcons.
Scotland battle to WXV2 win over JapanScotland's hopes of retaining their WXV2 title are boosted by a hard-fought win over Japan in Cape Town.
'Elite' Johnson top of Wales boss Bellamy's listWales manager Craig Bellamy says if he was a club boss he would not hesitate to snap up "elite" winger Brennan Johnson.
Ireland lose to hosts Canada in second WXV1 matchIreland lose 21-8 to hosts Canada in Vancouver in their second match of the WXV1 tournament.
How Slot has tightened Liverpool's defence - and is powering their title bidSir Alex Ferguson once said "attack wins you games, defence wins you titles", words that will be encouraging for Liverpool supporters after their strong defensive start to the season.
Pickford produces more penalty heroics - despite Gordon 'double bluff'Saturday's Premier League contest at Goodison Park started in homage to Jordan Pickford and ended in very much the same way.
Players must take responsibility for Man Utd form - MaguireHarry Maguire says it is easy for Manchester United players to "blame the staff and tactics" but they have "got to do better".
Two-goal Kovacic's 'copy and paste' Rodri jobMateo Kovacic finds his scoring boots to get Manchester City back to winning ways, as boss Pep Guardiola jokes it is a "copy and paste" job of Rodri.
Ronaldo wants De Bruyne at Al-Nassr - Sunday's gossipCristiano Ronaldo want Man City's Kevin de Bruyne at Al-Nassr, Man Utd interested in Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, Robert Lewandowski has option to extend Barcelona deal.
Lopetegui's West Ham show first signs of attacking future after MoyesAfter a tough start for Julen Lopetegui, West Ham fans finally have something to be optimistic about and a glimpse of the football they have long been craving.
'My worst game as a coach' - O'Neil laments Wolves' defensive horror showManager Gary O'Neil leaped to the defence of his Wolves players after last weekend's defeat by Liverpool, but he has changed his tune after a woeful loss at Brentford.
How 'so many missed chances' cost Fulham in Man City defeatMatch of the Day pundit Alan Shearer analyses Fulham's "so many missed chances" in their 3-2 defeat by Manchester City in the Premier League.
How Frank's Brentford get forward 'as quick as possible'Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards discusses the attacking form of Brentford after their 5-3 win over Wolves in the Premier League.
Guardiola on Fulham win, international breaks and his love for Man CityManchester City manager Pep Guardiola talks to Match of the Day's Gary Lineker about his side's win over Fulham, the international break and his love for City.
Cooper relieved 'dark cloud' has lifted after first Foxes win of seasonLeicester City boss Steve Cooper "feels great" after the Foxes enjoyed their first Premier League win of the season with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.
Arteta praises 'exceptional' HavertzMikel Arteta praises the "exceptional" Kai Havertz, who became the first Arsenal player to score in seven consecutive home appearances since Robin van Persie as the Gunners beat Southampton 3-1.
Slot fears Liverpool keeper Alisson 'out for few weeks'Liverpool boss Arne Slot fears he will be without goalkeeper Alisson "for a few weeks" following his injury against Crystal Palace.
Diarra v Fifa: Some transfer rules break EU law - top courtAfter a long-running dispute between ex-Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra and Fifa, a court has ruled against the governing body.
Meslier 'heartbroken' after howler costs Leeds victoryLeeds United head coach Daniel Farke admits he has never experienced a moment like Illan Meslier's mistake against Sunderland.
Ten Hag decision 'not my call' - RatcliffeManchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says the future of under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag is "not my call".
Nobody said it was easy... can Sutton's predictions beat Coldplay's?BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Will and Jonny from Coldplay with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Guardiola wants delayed start for Man City next seasonPep Guardiola wants Manchester City's first matches of next season to be postponed but fears the Premier League are not interested in helping ease the burden on their players.
'I had to strip everything back - now management is my focus'Former Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones explains how he came to terms with the end of his playing career and why he is focused on a path in management.
'Nightmare is over' - Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 monthsPaul Pogba says his "nightmare is over" after his four-year ban for a doping offence was reduced to 18 months following a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).
Ten Hag and Man Utd - what do the stats tell us?As scrutiny on Erik ten Hag continues, we look at how his Manchester United record compares to Premier League rivals.
Eidevall criticises 'amateurish behaviour' with fixture scheduleArsenal boss Jonas Eidevall criticises the "amateurish behaviour" in handling fixture scheduling as a WSL game is postponed at a week's notice.
Is the Premier League title between 'the big three'?Final Score's Steph Houghton and Dion Dublin believe the Premier League title will "go down to the wire" between Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.
'They don't even look at it' - Dyche on Everton penalty appealEverton manager Sean Dyche says the referee did not show his side the courtesy of going to look at the VAR screen for Dan Burn's challenge on Dominic Calvert-Lewin in their 0-0 draw with Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Ipswich loss to West Ham 'a poor, strange performance' - McKennaIpswich manager Kieran McKenna describes his side's 4-1 loss to West Ham as a "poor, strange performance".
Slot questions early kick-off after Alisson & Mac Allister injuriesLiverpool boss Arne Slot questions why his side were playing in Saturday's early kick-off following a Champions League match on Wednesday after losing Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to injuries during a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.
Howe 'frustrated' Newcastle did not take chancesNewcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says he is "frustrated" his side did not take their chances in their 0-0 draw with Everton in the Premier League.
'Expertly finished!' - Williams scores early second-half goal for SpainSpain winger Nico Williams scores the opening goal in the Euro 2024 final against England in Berlin.
Fulham had clear chances for different result - SilvaFulham head coach Marco Silva says his side had clear chances to come away with a different result than the 3-2 defeat they suffered to Manchester City in the Premier League.
Frustrated Iraola says Cherries 'did everything but score'Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola finds it "difficult to explain" how his side managed to do "everything but score" in their 1-0 loss at Leicester.
Saints boss Martin 'positive' despite defeat at ArsenalSouthampton boss Russell Martin praises his side for some "brilliant moments" despite a 3-1 defeat at Arsenal.
MbappéFrom Paris suburbs to the pinnacle of football, a look at a once-in-a-generation talent.
Guardiola: Chasing PerfectionHow and why has Pep Guardiola been able to revolutionise football?
Watch: Saturday's Scottish Premiership highlightsHighlights from the afternoon’s three Scottish Premiership matches.
Hearts aim to end Dons run & Hale focus against CelticThe names and games likely to pique the interest in the final round of Premiership fixtures before the next international cycle.
'The finest moment in Emery's brilliant Villa rebuild'Unai Emery's brilliant Aston Villa rejuvenation hits new heights with Champions League victory over Bayern Munich.
'His dream has come true' - the story of Duran's riseCommon themes emerge when discussing Jhon Duran's rise - the Aston Villa striker is a raw, supremely talented footballer, a family man, and somebody who needs to be guided.
Choose your all-time Champions League XIChoose your all-time Champions League XI from players to have won the competition at least once.
The Football News ShowHow can Manchester United improve ahead of a big week for the future of Erik ten Hag?
Planet Premier LeagueCesc Fàbregas & Nedum Onuoha talk Cole Palmer, hairstyles, quick starts & high lines.
Manager ins and outs - October 2024BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.
Transfers - October 2024Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.
'Nightmare is over' - Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 monthsPaul Pogba says his "nightmare is over" after his four-year ban for a doping offence was reduced to 18 months following a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).
Szczesny set for Barca bow and Conte faces FabregasWojciech Szczesny is set for his Barcelona bow, Bayern Munich play bogey side Eintracht Frankfurt and Antonio Conte faces Cesc Fabregas.
The Englishman who saved Udinese, and the legends reviving themEnglish striker Keinan Davis saved Udinese from Serie A relegation in May - now two club legends are helping revive them.
Eidevall criticises 'amateurish behaviour' with fixture scheduleArsenal boss Jonas Eidevall criticises the "amateurish behaviour" in handling fixture scheduling as a WSL game is postponed at a week's notice.
James handed Wales captaincy full timeSeattle Reign midfielder Angharad James, one of four players who captained Wales during their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign, will take on the role full-time.
Leicester's Miquel eager to develop club's youthAmandine Miquel is used to developing young talent and she is excited to do the same with Leicester City.
Two ACL injuries a 'big blow' for Everton - SorensenEverton boss Brian Sorensen says it is a "big blow" that two of his players have suffered an ACL injury within eight days of each other.
Man City's Shaw on inspiring Jamaica's footballersManchester City striker Khadija Shaw wants to "stay true to who she is" and inspire young black girls to play football.
East meets west London - the mentor who changed ChelseaVinay Menon knew nothing about football when he went for a meeting at a West London mansion in 2009. A few weeks later he was in the heart of the Chelsea dressing room.
The air crash and the underdogs - a triumph for a lost generationNineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.
The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's footballNorth Korea lags behind most of the rest of the world in several areas. But the hermit state has had an outsized impact on international women's football.
Chasing the 'Ghost' - a superstar struck down by lightningJohn White did the League and Cup Double, but his sudden death left his son searching for the man behind the comic-book persona.
Panenka - the penalty that killed a career and started a feudAntonin Panenka's penalty in the Euro 1976 final birthed a whole new 12-yard tactic. But the risks were higher than anyone could imagine.
The awkward questions behind Hungary's football revivalHungary have ridden back into contention for international honours on the back of billions of euros and one man's passion for football.
'No limitations' - Mbappe and a mission of a lifetimeKylian Mbappe wasn't always the best footballing prospect. But he, and his family, had the clearest plan. Project Mbappe continues.
Scotland battle to WXV2 win over JapanScotland's hopes of retaining their WXV2 title are boosted by a hard-fought win over Japan in Cape Town.
Tigers overpower Newcastle in seven-try rompLeicester Tigers flex their muscles as they run in seven tries to cruise to an emphatic Premiership victory over Newcastle Falcons.
Bristol inflict bruising first loss on rivals BathBristol deliver a first defeat of the season on an out-of-sorts Bath in a dominant West Country derby display.
Munster see off Ospreys for second win of URC seasonMunster record their second United Rugby Championship victory of the season as they beat Ospreys 23-0 in dreadful conditions at Virgin Media Park.
Ulster lose heavily to Bulls in URC encounterThe Bulls score seven tries as they defeat Ulster 47-21 in the URC game between the sides in Pretoria on Saturday.
Sharks break Dragons hearts with late trySouth African side Sharks scored a last-gasp try to earn a dramatic United Rugby Championship victory over Dragons in Newport.
Edinburgh suffer eight-try defeat by LionsDismal Edinburgh suffer a third successive United Rugby Championship defeat as they concede eight tries away to Lions.
Leinster defeat Benetton to continue winning startLeinster continue their winning start to the URC season as they score five tries in a comprehensibe 35-5 win over Benetton at Stadio di Monigo.
Bristol, Saracens & Exeter win Premiership openersBristol Bears, Saracens and Exeter Chiefs open with wins to kick off the new Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Talling ready to put northern rugby on global stageSale Sharks forward Morwenna Talling is the only England player to represent a northern club at WXV1, she is ready to show that should change against New Zealand on Sunday.
Saints fight back to beat Quins and extend home runNorthampton Saints fight back to beat Harlequins 33-29 in a thrilling Premiership encounter to extend their long home winning run.
Roebuck & Cowan-Dickie score twice in Sale victoryTom Roebuck and Luke Cowan-Dickie mark their call-ups to England's training squad with two tries apiece in Sale's 31-27 win over Gloucester.
Glasgow see off Cardiff in 13-try 'rollercoaster'Man of the match Sione Tuipulotu scores twice and Tom Jordan grabs 20 points in thrilling game at Cardiff.
Defending champions Scotland beat Japan to top WXV2 tableScotland's hopes of retaining their WXV2 title are boosted by a hard-fought 19-13 win over Japan in Cape Town.
Wales fall to second loss of WXV against ItalyWatch highlights as Wales fail to break down a strong Italy defence in their second game of WXV 2 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Ireland score late to snatch shock win over New ZealandWatch highlights as Ireland secure a sensational last-gasp 29-27 win over world champions New Zealand in their opening WXV1 match in Vancouver.
England start WXV campaign with nine-try win over USAWatch highlights as the Red Roses score nine tries to win the first match of their WXV1 campaign, beating the USA 61-21.
Cunningham accepts flak and says Wales need timeHead coach Ioan Cunningham says Wales accept the criticism that has come their way after another heavy loss.
'It'll take time to set in' - Wafer on Ireland's win over NZIreland forward Aoife Wafer says it will "take a little time" for her side's 29-27 win over New Zealand in WXV1 in Vancouver to "set in".
Scotland too good for Italy in WXV2 openerWatch the tries as Scotland beat Italy 19-0 in their opening WXV2 game in Cape Town.
Five things about new Premiership Women's seasonWill Gloucester-Hartpury win a record-breaking third consecutive Premiership Women's Rugby title as the new season gets under way on Saturday?
Late Forde kick clinches Connacht win against ScarletsCathal Forde's 78th minute penalty gives Connacht a thrilling 24-23 United Rugby Championship victory against Scarlets in Llanelli.
Postlethwaite among changes for Western Force gameEmerging Ireland head coach Simon Easterby makes a raft of changes for Sunday's game against Western Force, with centre Jude Postlethwaite drafted in.
Cowan-Dickie & Lozowski in England training squadSale hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie and Saracens back Alex Lozowski are in a 36-strong England squad for next week's training camp.
Spencer aims to seize chance of England startBath's Ben Spencer says he would relish the chance to be England's starting scrum-half, six years and six replacement appearances into his international career.
Scotland's Gray to leave Glasgow for 'new opportunity'Scotland lock Richie Gray is to leave Glasgow Warriors for a "new opportunity abroad".
WXV: Tournament guide, fixtures and BBC coverageThe second season of the WXV competition is under way and you can watch every match in the top two divisions live on the BBC.
Ford targets All Blacks after England fitness boostEngland fly-half George Ford has been handed a fitness boost for the November internationals after it was confirmed his quad injury doesn’t need surgery.
Gloucester-Hartpury not looking beyond play-offsGloucester-Hartpury have 21 international players unavailable for their opening game of the new season as they begin their quest for a third-straight title.
Aitchison returns at 10 to face Black FernsEngland recall Holly Aitchison at fly-half for their WXV meeting with world champions New Zealand on Sunday.
Cheika accused doctor of being 'passive-aggressive'Leicester boss Michael Cheika accused an independent matchday doctor of being "passive-aggressive" towards him in a row after their opening-weekend win over Exeter.
New Zealand query France plans to rest stars for tourNew Zealand ask World Rugby to clarify France's plans not to select some of their top stars for next summer's tour.
Prem clubs block Morrow's England-Sarries job-sharePremiership clubs have blocked Saracens' head of performance Phil Morrow from joining the England set-up following a series of meetings this week.
Exeter boss unhappy with league and WXV clashExeter boss Susie Appleby says the Premiership Women's Rugby season should not begin until the WXV competitions finish later this month.
The ex-aerial skier turned Tigers star-spangled recruitMeet Emily Henrich, Leicester Tigers' United States international who has swapped aerial skiing for rugby union.
Headingley to host cross-code rugby match for MNDHeadingley Stadium to host a cross-code rugby match in November to raise funds to research and support people living with Motor Neurone Disease.
'No timeline' on Mitchell recovery from neck injuryEngland and Northampton scrum-half Alex Mitchell could miss the Autumn internationals because of an on-going neck injury.
Australia subject Wales to heavy defeat in WXV2Watch the highlights as Australia thrash Wales 37-5 in their opening game of the WXV2 competition in South Africa.
Give world time to match England crowds - CokayneEngland's Amy Cokayne says expectations of crowd numbers in the global game need to be kept in check despite the Red Roses' success in growing attendances.
Rugby Union WeeklyAshy, Danny and Chris talk Christian Wade, try records plus Bath’s Ben Spencer joins us.
Finn Russell, Mike Brown and a Hollywood A-ListerDanny and Chris chat to Finn Russell and Mike Brown ahead of the new Premiership season.
Rugby Union WeeklyDanny, Ashy and Chris discuss the potential merger between the Premiership and the URC.
Rugby Union WeeklyChris & Ashy chat to some of the biggest names in the Premiership ahead of the new season
Rugby Union WeeklyChris & Ashy meet new Tigers boss Michael Cheika and discuss England’s coaching conundrum
How Australia's Mooney set blueprint for EnglandEngland are undone by spin again as Australia's Beth Mooney leads the way in the early stages of the Women's T20 World Cup.
Spinners lead England to World Cup win over BangladeshDanni Wyatt-Hodge scores 41 as England beat Bangladesh by 21 runs in their first match of the Women's T20 World Cup.
Why 2024 is shaping up to be Pakistan men's worst yearIt wouldn't be hyperbolic to state 2024 is on track to be the single worst year in the history of the Pakistan men's cricket team, writes Test Match Special's Aatif Nawaz.
Stokes agrees new two-year England contractEngland Test captain Ben Stokes agrees a new two-year central contract.
Test Match SpecialHenry Moeran reacts to England's T20 World Cup opener & Stokes looks ahead to Pakistan.
Mooney steers Australia to victory over Sri LankaDefending champions Australia comfortably beat Sri Lanka in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.
Captain Stokes out of first Test as Carse debutsEngland captain Ben Stokes is out of the first Test against Pakistan after failing to recover from a hamstring injury in time.
Wyatt-Hodge top scores as England beat BangladeshWatch the best shots from Danni Wyatt-Hodge's 41 against Bangladesh to help England to victory in their opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.
'Brilliant piece of fielding' - Wareham run out for threeKavisha Dilhari's "brilliant piece of fielding" runs Georgia Wareham out for three as Australia slip to 14-2 during their Women's T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Sharjah.
Stats and pads - Zaltzman delivering Smith's kitTest Match Special scorer Andy Zaltzman answers an SOS to deliver England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's pads to Pakistan.
South Africa beat Ireland to secure series victoryTristan Stubbs hits an unbeaten maiden one-day international century as South Africa defeat Ireland by 174 runs Dhabi to seal a series win in Abu Dhabi.
How India became a Test cricket powerhouseMore than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.
England's 'best chance' - why they can win T20 World CupEngland have their "best chance in a long time" according to former World Cup winner Alex Hartley. BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at why they can win the T20 World Cup and who are their chief threats.
Your essential guide to the ICC Women's T20 World CupThe Women's T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates starts on 3 October - here's everything you need to know about the ninth edition.
Women's T20 World Cup quiz: Order batters and bowlersAs the ninth edition of the Women's T20 World Cup gets under way in the United Arab Emirates, test your knowledge by ordering how batters and bowlers have performed in previous editions.
Is once-in-a-generation chance lost for Bangladesh's women?Why Bangladesh women's team could lose once-in-a-generation boost to the sport in their country after T20 World Cup was moved to UAE.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 fixtures & resultsFixtures for the ninth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, replacing Bangladesh.
Watch Devine's best shots as New Zealand stun IndiaWatch New Zealand captain Sophie Devine's best shots against India at the Women's T20 World Cup.
'I cannot believe that!' - How Kerr avoided controversial run outWatch as Amelia Kerr avoids an embarrassing run-out in New Zealand's T20 World Cup match against India - much to the annoyance of their opponents.
South Africa's Mlaba takes four wickets against West IndiesWatch South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba take four wickets against West Indies at the Women's T20 World Cup.
Wolvaardt and Brits finish unbeaten as South Africa beat West IndiesWatch the best shots from South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits as the pair both strike impressive half-centuries against West Indies at the Women's T20 World Cup.
'Huge moment' - Kapp takes early Matthews wicketWatch as South Africa's Marizanne Kapp takes the early wicket of West Indies' Hayley Matthews at the Women's T20 World Cup.
New Zealand break 10-match losing run to stun IndiaNew Zealand beat India in their opening T20 World Cup match with a fine all-round performance in Dubai.
Scotland beaten by Bangladesh in World Cup openerScotland suffer a 16-run defeat by Bangladesh in their first outing at a Women's T20 World Cup.
Test Match Special to cover England's Pakistan tourBBC Test Match Special will broadcast ball-by-ball commentary of England's Test tour of Pakistan after securing audio rights for the series.
Spinners dominate as Pakistan beat Sri LankaPakistan open their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a low-scoring win over Sri Lanka.
Stewart to take new part-time role at SurreyAlec Stewart will take on a new part-time role as Surrey's high-performance cricket advisor from January.
Sri Lanka's Jayawickrama handed one-year banSri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama handed a one-year ban from all forms of cricket for breaching the anti-corruption code, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said.
McKerr joins Notts after leaving SurreyNottinghamshire sign pace bowler Conor McKerr on a three-year contract following his release by county champions Surrey.
Elgar still hungry for trophies with EssexFormer South Africa opener Dean Elgar is determined to win a trophy or two with Essex following a frustrating first season with the club.
Gillespie challenges Pakistan players to improve fitnessPakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie says improving the fitness of his squad is a key focus as they prepare for the first of three Tests against England.
Points deduction 'a punch to the guts' for EssexEssex chairman Anu Mohindru says a 12-point deduction imposed for Feroze Khushi using an oversized bat was "like a punch to the guts" for the club's players.
Babar resigns as Pakistan white-ball captainBabar Azam resigns as Pakistan's white-ball skipper having captained his country in 20 Tests, 43 one-day internationals and 85 T20 internationals.
Robinson sets sights on Ashes tour next yearSussex's Ollie Robinson has his sights set on a return to Test cricket for England and an Ashes series victory in Australia next year.
Remodelled Bell adds extra pace and swingEngland fast bowler Lauren Bell explains how she has managed to add extra pace and swing as a result of remodelling her bowling action.
County ins and outsWith the 2024 county season over, stay up to date with the latest player signings and speculation for 2025 from all the counties.
'They could cause problems' - Bangladesh spinners down ScotlandWatch the best of Bangladesh's spin bowlers as they beat Scotland by sixteen runs in the opening game of the Women's T20 World Cup.
'Absolute beauty!' - Pakistan's Omaima bowls Sri Lanka's HasiniWatch Pakistan's Omaima Sohail's "beautiful" strike as she removes Sri Lanka's Hasini Perera in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match in Sharjah.
Athapaththu takes back-to-back wickets against PakistanWatch as Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu takes back-to-back wickets against Pakistan in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match in Sharjah.
Pakistan begin campaign with victory over Sri LankaWatch the winning moment as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening Women's T20 World Cup match in Sharjah.
Muneeba hits first six of the Women's T20 World CupWatch as Pakistan's Muneeba Ali "wonderfully" strikes the first six of the Women's T20 World Cup against Sri Lanka in Sharjah.
Bangladesh beat Scotland to get first T20 World Cup win in a decadeWatch the winning moment as Bangladesh defeat Scotland by 16 runs in the Women's T20 World opener in Sharjah.
Scotland take first wicket of T20 World CupWatch as Bangladesh's Murshida Khatun is caught by Katherine Fraser off the bowling of Kathryn Bryce in the opening Women's T20 World Cup match in Dhaka.
'It's a haymaker!' - Duckett hits century against AustraliaWatch the best shots from England's Ben Duckett after reaching a century from 86 balls in the fifth ODI against Australia at Bristol.
Short smashes 'monstrous' six out of groundWatch Australia's Matthew Short smash a stunning six off England bowler Matthew Potts in the fifth ODI at Bristol.
'What a delivery!' - England's Jacks bowled for a duckWatch England's Will Jacks departs for a four-ball duck after being bowled by Aaron Hardie during the fifth ODI against Australia in Bristol.
StumpedAlison Mitchell speaks to Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie.
Test Match SpecialHenry Moeran presents the definitive preview podcast for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Test Match SpecialSimon Mann, Mark Wood & Alastair Cook look back at England's summer.
Test Match SpecialMark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell, Sam Billings and Georgia Elwiss.
Test Match SpecialSimon Mann reflects on England’s ODI series loss to Australia.
Gauff fights back to reach China Open finalFourth seed Coco Gauff comes from a set and a break down to beat Paula Badosa and reach her first China Open final.
Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz win Shanghai openersNovak Djokovic wins on ATP Tour return to join Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.
Group stage of Davis Cup Finals scrappedThe group stage of the Davis Cup Finals is scrapped and replaced by a return to home or away ties.
Swiatek splits with coach WiktorowskiIga Swiatek, the world number one, announces split with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski.
Muchova ends Sabalenka streak to reach China Open semisKarolina Muchova resists a fightback from number one seed Aryna Sabalenka to reach the semi-finals of the China Open.
Gauff overcomes setback to reach China Open semisCoco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Yuliia Starodubtseva.
Alcaraz beats Sinner in dramatic China Open finalCarlos Alcaraz comes from a set down to edge out world number one Jannik Sinner in a dramatic China Open final.
'No idea if I would play' - how Kartal's success followed health scareSonay Kartal feared she would not play again in 2024 because of a health issue. Now she is celebrating the best season of her life.
Sabalenka beats Keys to reach Beijing quartersAryna Sabalenka extends winning streak to 15 matches to reach the China Open quarter-finals with a straight-set victory against Madison Keys.
Alcaraz sees off Medvedev to set up Sinner finalCarlos Alcaraz will play Jannik Sinner in the China Open final after cruising past Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.
Teenager Robertson dreams of being 'better than Murray'Charlie Robertson believes he can be "as good, if not better" than fellow Scot and "amazing role model" Andy Murray as the world's 10th-ranked junior prepares for the senior ranks.
Sinner 'surprised' by World Anti-Doping Agency appealWorld number one Jannik Sinner says he is "surprised" by the World Anti-Doping Agency's appeal against the decision to clear him of blame after he twice tested positive for a banned substance.
Boulter loses to Gauff in China Open third roundKatie Boulter is out of the China Open after suffering a straight-set defeat by Coco Gauff on Sunday.
Draper out of Shanghai Masters with injuryBritain's Jack Draper withdraws from this week's Shanghai Masters after injuring himself at the Japan Open.
Sinner 'surprised' as Wada launches doping appealWorld number one Jannik Sinner was cleared of wrongdoing after twice testing positive for a banned substance in March.
Controversial Wimbledon expansion plan approvedThe All England Club's plans to expand the Wimbledon site is approved, despite fierce local opposition to the scheme.
Garcia ends season early after 'anxiety attacks'Caroline Garcia says the physical and mental toll of the tour has contributed to her decision.
Salisbury to play with Skupski in 2025 after Ram splitBritish doubles players Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski will become full-time partners in the 2025 season.
Draper retires from Japan Open quarter-finalBritain's Jack Draper retires from his quarter-final against France's Ugo Humbert because of injury.
From winless in 603 days to making history in ChinaAfter ending the longest losing streak for 52 years, China's Zhang Shuai makes history at the China Open by stunning US Open semi-finalist Emma Navarro.
Fearnley set for top 100 after fourth title of 2024Jacob Fearnley is set to break into the top 100 of the men's singles world rankings after winning his fourth Challenger title of 2024.
How many free sports tickets have Starmer and MPs received?BBC Sport looks at how many free sports tickets MPs have declared in 2024.
Draper beats Bellucci to reach Japan Open last 16Britain's Jack Draper beats Mattia Bellucci 6-4 6-2 to reach the last 16 of the Japan Open.
Osaka hired ex-Serena coach as she wants 'no regrets'Naomi Osaka says she is at a stage in life where she "does not want to have regrets" after hiring Patrick Mouratoglou as her new coach.
Injured Raducanu withdraws from Beijing OpenEmma Raducanu withdraws from this week's China Open with the foot injury which forced her to retire from the Seoul quarter-finals at the weekend.
Injury-hit Cilic creates ATP history with comeback titleFormer US Open champion Marin Cilic becomes the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP Tour title with an emotional victory at the Hangzhou Open.
Sinner doping case not helping tennis - Djokovic24-time men's Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic says Jannik Sinner's doping case "is not helping tennis at all".
Sinner, the men's world number one, was cleared of any wrongdoing after twice testing positive for low levels of clostebol - a steroid that can be used to build muscle mass - during the Indian Wells tournament in March.
The World Anti-Doping Agency have appealed against the decision which said Sinner bore 'no fault or negligence' for the substance being in his system.
'I couldn't feel my arms and legs' - Murray on pro-am nervesAndy Murray endured a bout of nerves when he played in the BMW PGA Championship pro-am with fellow Scot Bob MacIntyre on Wednesday.
Draper smashes racquet after losing opening setGreat Britain's Jack Draper smashes his racquet after losing the opening set against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime during their Davis Cup match in Manchester.
Watch: Evans wins 'unbelievable' point in Davis CupGreat Britain's Dan Evans wins a "ridiculous" point after an extraordinary rally against Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the Davis Cup in Manchester.
'I've never heard a net booed before' - Fluke winner dashes Evans' hopesAn untimely net-cord winner sets Tomas Martin Etcheverry on his way to victory against Dan Evans in Great Britain's opening match against Argentina at the Davis Cup in Manchester.
Will cloud hang over Sinner's US Open victory?In the build-up to the US Open, eventual men's champion Jannik Sinner was cleared of fault or negligence over two failed doping tests. Yet questions remain over the case.
The rise of padel and why it's so popularBBC Sport look at the growth of the racquet game, loved by celebrities and footballers alike.
No caffeine or smartphones - the secrets of Draper's successBBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at the team and the sacrifices behind "absolute tennis keeno" Jack Draper's run to the US Open semi-finals.
When Murray was crowned the boy king of QueensTwenty years since he became the US Open boys' champion, Andy Murray is giving New York a miss and beginning retired life with a holiday in Spain.
The people v Andy Murray: Four weeks that changed him and usIn the space of a month in 2012, Andy Murray went from tears in the rain to gold in the sunshine, winning hearts and medals on Centre Court.
'Compelling on and off court' - a decade on tour with MurrayBBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller writes about his experience of getting to know Andy Murray throughout his career.
'Emotional, cruel, euphoric' - the incredible semi-finalJasmine Paolini's dramatic Wimbledon semi-final triumph over Donna Vekic was an "emotional rollercoaster" for all concerned.
Watch: Cerundolo's 'jaw-dropping' drop shot against DraperWatch Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo as he hits an "incredible" drop shot against Great Britain's Jack Draper at the Davis Cup in Manchester.
GB's Evans wins Davis Cup opener - best shotsWatch the best shots as Great Britain's Dan Evans beats Finland's Eero Vasa 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 in their opening Davis Cup tie.
Evans confident Great Britain can progress in Davis CupDan Evans speaks to BBC Breakfast's John Watson before playing for Great Britain in the Davis Cup Finals group stage in Manchester.
Being sick on court 'worst feeling ever' - DraperJack Draper says being sick on court in his US Open semi-final defeat was "the worst feeling ever", but he believes Grand Slam success is "just a matter of time".
Draper on Murray friendship and life with Ozzy the dogBBC Sport's Clare Balding visits Great Britain's Jack Draper to discuss his run at Queen's, friendship with Andy Murray and meet his dog, Ozzy.
'No regrets', but Gauff 'expects better' after US Open exitCoco Gauff says she "expects better" from herself, after her US Open title defence was ended by Emma Navarro in the fourth round in New York.
'Great champion' Murray ends career with Olympic defeatBBC Sport goes into the archives to look at the tennis career of Andy Murray, who has announced he will retire after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Quarter-final win was 'solid performance' - DraperBritish number one Jack Draper calls his US Open quarter-final win over Alex de Minaur a "solid performance".
Murray is a legend of tennis – DjokovicNovak Djokovic praises Andy Murray as the British tennis star prepares to retire after competing at the Paris Olympics.
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