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Tom Hanks stars in an intense thriller based on true events

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 23:47:03 GMT

When the MV Maersk Alabama is hijacked by Somali pirates, the crew's bravery is tested to the limit

'Ronaldo rages on to eclipse McTominay's latest Scotland heroics'

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:17:19 GMT

Scotland's talisman Scott McTominay scores again - but Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to seal all three points for Portugal in the Nations League.

All-rounder Moeen retires from England duty

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:41:36 GMT

England all-rounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket, saying "the time is right" to move on.

The air crash and the underdogs - a triumph for a lost generation

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:01:06 GMT

Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.

Cowboys QB Prescott set to be NFL's highest-paid player

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:00:23 GMT

The Dallas Cowboys agree a contract extension with quarterback Dak Prescott which is set to make him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

'Ronaldo rages on to eclipse McTominay's latest Scotland heroics'

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:17:19 GMT

Scotland's talisman Scott McTominay scores again - but Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to seal all three points for Portugal in the Nations League.

Dolphins star Hill detained by police before game

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:50:37 GMT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was detained by police prior to their season opener with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Robinson starts Giants tenure with win over London

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:59:25 GMT

Luke Robinson begins his tenure as permanent Huddersfield Giants head coach with victory against Super League bottom side London Broncos.

'Sumptuous stuff' - best shots of Smith's 'terrific' 67

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:03:27 GMT

Watch the best shots from England's Jamie Smith as he makes a crucial 67 against Sri Lanka on day three of the third Test at The Oval.

Sri Lanka fight back on day two against England

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:34:56 GMT

Sri Lanka reach 211-5 at stumps after bowling England out for 325, before bad light once again brings an early end to play on day two at The Oval.

England performance one of 'proudest days of my career' - Carsley

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:08:05 GMT

England interim manager Lee Carsley says Saturday's 2-0 Nations League win against the Republic of Ireland was "one of the proudest days of my career".

The impressive XI who could have played for England

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:13:51 GMT

BBC Sport looks at some of the players who could have played for England but represented other countries instead.

£30m a year - why F1 designer is one of sport's highest-earning Britons

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:21:10 GMT

Adrian Newey is paid more than most drivers on the F1 grid. Andrew Benson analyses what makes the man joining Aston Martin next year so successful - and so in demand.

Ruthless England show Hallgrimsson tough road ahead

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:55:44 GMT

New Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has a clearer vision of the work he needs to do with his team after Saturday's Nations League loss to England.

'Terrific fielding' - Stone runs out Karunaratne

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:55:08 GMT

Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne is run out for nine after "terrific fielding" from England's Olly Stone on day two of the third Test at The Oval.

Pitch in Bulgaria not acceptable - O'Neill

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:26:23 GMT

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill feels the playing surface at the Stadion Hristo Botev was as poor as he had seen in "a long time" after his side were beaten by Bulgaria in the Nations League.

What will be the legacy of an 'amazing' Paralympics?

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:31:42 GMT

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson assesses how Paris did as hosts of the Paralympics, the GB performance and what we can expect at Los Angeles in 2028.

'He even laid out cones in warm-up' - 5 live experts on Carsley

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:51:46 GMT

BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray and Ian Dennis discuss what they saw in England's 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.

Sri Lanka on top after 16 wickets fall on day three

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:37:54 GMT

Watch highlights as an England batting collapse leaves Sri Lanka favourites for victory, with 16 wickets falling on day three of the third Test at The Oval.

Kamindu takes a brilliant catch to dismiss Brook

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:02:22 GMT

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis takes a brilliant catch at cover to dismiss England's Harry Brook for 19 on day two of the third Test at The Oval.

'My mouth is watering' - Black Ferns wing Tui on England challenge

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:02:12 GMT

New Zealand wing Ruby Tui is convinced "something special" will happen when they face England in the first game at the newly named Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

East meets west London - the mentor who changed Chelsea

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:04:58 GMT

Vinay 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.

'One hell of a Test to win' but England 'believe'

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 19:56:00 GMT

England have the “belief” they can beat Sri Lanka, but Paul Collingwood admits it will be “one hell of a Test match to win” from the position the hosts are in.

'What a moment!' Hull claims maiden Test wicket

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:33:36 GMT

Watch the moment England's Josh Hull picks up his first Test wicket as he gets Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka for 64 on day two of the third Test at The Oval.

Wallace wins European Masters in play-off

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:53:06 GMT

England's Matt Wallace holds his nerve to win the European Masters in Switzerland after a play-off against Spain's Alfredo Garcia-Heredia.

Kumara removes captain Pope just before lunch

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:57:33 GMT

Watch as England captain Ollie Pope plays on to his stumps from a delivery by Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara for seven just before lunch on day three of the third Test at The Oval.

GB win medals in all but one sport - best Paris 2024 stats

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:44:04 GMT

BBC Sport rounds up some of the best stats from an "incredible" Paralympic Games in Paris.

How a Facebook advert changed a life and the look of a sport

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:03:20 GMT

Phoebe Schecter had watched two Super Bowls and found them both "boring" before a move to the UK sparked an unlikely NFL career

Private jets & big names - is this Women's Championship's future?

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:21:34 GMT

From private jets, to street dancing at half-time - is this the future of the Women's Championship?

Scott finishes second and McColgan fifth in Great North Run

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:58:57 GMT

Great Britain's Marc Scott finishes second in the men's race, while compatriot Eilish McColgan comes fifth in the women's race.

Scotland can 'learn massively' despite 3-0 series defeat

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:45:26 GMT

Scotland's head coach and players say they will have benefitted greatly despite three straight defeats by Australia.

East v West - Germany's drug-fuelled Cold War for medals

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 23:02:55 GMT

At the end of the Cold War, East Germany's systematic doping secrets spilled out. The truth on the other side of the Berlin Wall has taken longer to emerge.

England score six tries in convincing win over France

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:11:51 GMT

Watch highlights as England's preparations for WXV1 begin with a convincing 38-19 win over France.

Urgency, energy and detail - Bellamy's new beginnings excite Wales

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:42:53 GMT

Craig Bellamy oversaw a 0-0 draw in his first match as Wales boss against Turkey at Cardiff City Stadium.

The best pictures from the 2024 Paralympics

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Take a look at the most eye-catching photographs from the Paris Paralympics.

Saddling up on the high seas - the cyclists powering 50-mph yachts

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 23:02:19 GMT

A world champion cyclist has swapped the velodrome for the cramped deck of the fastest yacht in the world. Why?

Seven of the best stories from a brilliant Paralympics

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:44:49 GMT

A look at seven of the best moments from a brilliant Paralympic Games in Paris.

Kerr smashes 43-year record in winning 5th Avenue Mile

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:19:28 GMT

Josh Kerr wins the 5th Avenue Mile race in New York for the second straight year and smashes the 43-year-old course record.

Weir retires from Great Britain competition

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:05:24 GMT

Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from GB competition after finishing fifth in the marathon in Paris.

'I'm really proud of everything' - Moeen on international retirement

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:55:19 GMT

England all-rounder Moeen Ali speaks to BBC Sport after announcing his retirement from international cricket.

Nurmagomedov retains Bellator lightweight title

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 07:06:00 GMT

Usman Nurmagomedov defends lightweight title by beating Alexander Shabliy.

GB's Taylor-Brown wins Supertri London in sprint finish

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:13:07 GMT

Georgia Taylor-Brown wins the London event of the Supertri League in a thrilling sprint finish against Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand.

'Scotland's capacity for self-sabotage delivers fresh horror'

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:16:14 GMT

A new competition bring a new kind of calamity for Steve Clarke and his shaken Scotland players, writes Tom English.

GB's Hall wins first half marathon since daughter's birth

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:08:45 GMT

Watch as Great Britain's Jade Hall win the Great North Run women's wheelchair race by over eight minutes, competing in her first half marathon since giving birth in March.

Hull strikes early on day three to remove Dhananjaya

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:31:17 GMT

England make a positive start to day three of the third Test as Josh Hull removes Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva for 69 at The Oval.

Chisnall wins eighth European Tour title in Belgium

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:33:05 GMT

England's Dave Chisnall secures his second European Tour title of 2024 with victory in the inaugural Flanders Darts Trophy.

Van Dijk wants to sign new Liverpool deal - Monday's gossip

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:48:02 GMT

Virgil van Dijk wants to sign new Liverpool deal, Barcelona target Germany's Jonathan Tah and Joshua Kimmich, Manchester United and Newcastle United keen on Adrien Rabiot, plus more.

Taylor-Brown wins London Supertri League event

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:05:29 GMT

Georgia Taylor-Brown wins gold in the London Supertri League event after a sprint finish against Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand.

Springboks captain Kolisi departs Racing 92

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:01:40 GMT

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is leaving Racing 92 with two years remaining on his contract, the French club confirm.

Paralysed by an ex-boyfriend, Otto rises as Paralympian

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:40:08 GMT

Tracy 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.

Who won ParalympicsGB's 124 medals in Paris?

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:36:51 GMT

ParalympicsGB finished second in the Paris 2024 medal table - and here is a full list of every British medallist.

Pick your England team to face Finland

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:32:32 GMT

Who would you start for England against Finland on Tuesday?

England 'in big trouble' as wickets tumble after lunch

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:59:46 GMT

England lose four wickets for 14 runs after lunch as Dan Lawrence, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Chris Woakes are all dismissed as the hosts slip to 70-6 against Sri Lanka on day three of the third Test at The Oval.

Marquez closes gap on Martin with San Marino GP victory

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 13:40:42 GMT

Jorge Martin's championship lead is down to seven points after Marc Marquez makes it back-to-back wins at the San Marino GP.

GB's Williams claims Tour of Britain victory

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:17:10 GMT

Great Britain's Stevie Williams wins the 2024 Tour of Britain, while Matevz Govekar claims victory in the race's sixth and final stage.

Fury, hope and changing gear with a sword - Ukraine's Paris preparations

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:01:20 GMT

After more than two years of war, Ukraine aim to continue punching above their weight and to extend their remarkable Paralympic record.

England cruise past France in warm-up friendly

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:53:41 GMT

England begin their preparations for WXV1 with a convincing friendly win over Six Nations rivals France at Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium.

Paralympics closing ceremony has Paris partying

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:56:29 GMT

The Paris 2024 Paralympics Games closed with a sparkling ceremony on Sunday, rounding off a fantastic summer of sport in the French capital.

Henshaw and Sugar help GB end Games with 49 golds

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:02:28 GMT

A round-up of the final day at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, in which Great Britain won four more medals.

The USA superstar who transcended women's football

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:06:24 GMT

If there was any footballer that embodied US Soccer and its power status in women's football - it would be Alex Morgan.

Dublin win boosted my confidence - Carsley

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:46:36 GMT

England interim boss Lee Carsley says their win over the Republic of Ireland has boosted his confidence - admitting he had doubts about his ability to do the job.

Sinner storms past Fritz to win first US Open title

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:44:05 GMT

Jannik Sinner holds off a late charge from American Taylor Fritz to win the US Open and secure his second Grand Slam title.

Glasgow City go level on points with SWPL leaders

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:05:02 GMT

Glasgow City beat Queen's Park to move level on points with SWPL leaders Rangers and Hearts.

Welsh Para-athletes enjoy best medal haul in 20 years

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:12:57 GMT

As the curtain falls on Paris 2024, Welsh Paralympians are celebrating their best medal haul in 20 years.

Roglic wins record-equalling fourth Vuelta title

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:42:58 GMT

Primoz Roglic wins a record-equalling fourth consecutive Vuelta a Espana title after safely getting through the final individual time trial stage.

Ronaldo reaches 900 career goals - the numbers behind the landmark

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo reached a significant milestone on Thursday by scoring the 900th goal of his illustrious career - and here are the stats behind the landmark.

Pitch in Bulgaria not acceptable - O'Neill

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:26:23 GMT

Olympic gold medallist Canter wins Burghley title

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:53:30 GMT

Olympic gold medallist Ros Canter wins the the first Burghley Horse Trials title of her career.

Sabalenka 'living best life' after solving US Open struggles

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 02:13:17 GMT

Aryna Sabalenka says she is "the happiest person in the world" after winning the US Open title following so many "tough losses" in New York.

Welcome to 'Carsball' as handbrake comes off for England

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:47:15 GMT

England took the handbrake off against the Republic of Ireland to leave their fans with plenty to be optimistic about after Lee Carsley's first game as interim boss.

Smith thrills but Sri Lanka favourites to win Test

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:55:42 GMT

Jamie Smith’s pulsating 67 breathes life into England but cannot stop Sri Lanka moving into pole position to win the final Test at The Oval.