Saracens boss Venter skips more media duties

Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter misses a second pre-match media conference, as head coach Joe Shaw attends.

Fury & Joshua in London for news conference as doubts ease

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua arrive in London for Wednesday’s launch news conference, with their December fight now expected to take place as scheduled.

I paid £30,000 for an 'influencer' degree. Here's why

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

UK needs plan in case of 'unprecedented' AI job losses, says minister

Kanishka Narayan says one of his top priorities is to have a plan in place if job losses are as bad as some fear.

Chelsea restore resilience - are they title contenders again?

Doubt crept in at Chelsea last season when they lost their Women's Super League crown - but early signs in this campaign suggest they have regained their spark for another challenge.

Heroic York rearguard stuns Wigan in Grand Final

York Valkyrie become the first side to win the Women's Super League three times after an incredible defensive effort thwarts favourites Wigan.

'Pipe dream' to reality? Wakefield reach Grand Final

Wakefield Trinity were playing in rugby league's second tier in 2024. Two years on, they are one win away from becoming Super League champions.

Watch: Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit

The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains what Pope Leo's visit means for France.

Red Roses embrace growing competitiveness of game

England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.

Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise

Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise

R360 rebel series given ultimatum on overdue accounts

The company behind R360, the controversial all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or face being dissolved.

The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua

BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury.

Why is the price of protein powder rising?

Why is the price of protein powder rising?

Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told

Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.

Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed

British player Tara Moore's legal bid for £15m in damages over a doping case which led to her being banned for four years is dismissed.

Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka

Will Jacks' all-round efforts help England grind out an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.

Watch: Timelapse shows typhoon barrelling towards Japan

The typhoon is passing Japan's eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.

Infantino proposes external review of Fifa governance

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of the governance of world football's governing body.

'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row

Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?

Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists

The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.

Holdt scores hat-trick as Spurs thrash 10-player Palace

Olivia Holdt claims a hat-trick as Tottenham score seven times in the second half to condemn 10-player Crystal Palace to their first defeat since being promoted back to the Women's Super League.

Middlesex beat Leicestershire to win One-Day Cup

Middlesex claim their first silverware in a decade as they beat Leicestershire in a thrilling One-Day Cup final.

England's 39-match winning streak halted by thrilling draw with Canada

England's winning record - stretching back to a loss in the 2022 World Cup final to New Zealand - was halted by Canada, who held the hosts to a thrilling 26-26 draw in the WXV Global Series.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks

O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".

'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal

Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.

This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

Man, 29, jailed for raping two 14-year-old girls

One victim escaped and told a neighbour her friend was being raped by the Afghan national, the court heard.

Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.

Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm

Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.

Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from inquiry report

The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history.

AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says

Jack Clark says "most labs have different ways of being able to pull the plug", but says this may need to be a requirement.

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Foden sees red as Mainoo impresses - Manchester derby ratings

How Manchester United and Manchester City players rated in the derby clash at Old Trafford.

Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap

McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.

England need 130 after thrilling Razaullah hitting

England face a chase of 130 to win the third Test after Pakistan debutant Razaullah produces some thrilling resistance on day three at Edgbaston.

Weight-loss drugs avoid Wada banned list for 2027

Athletes will not be banned from using weight-loss drugs, but the substances will remain on a monitoring list.

I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why

For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.

Reigning Miss Austria beauty queen dies aged 22

Tributes have been paid to Lucia Sisic, who had a lifelong experience with a heart condition.

Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive

Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.

Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands

The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow

A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.

Champions League returns - who are favourites and players to watch?

The Champions League is back and BBC Sport take a look at who the favourites are to win the title plus predictions from the experts.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?

And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?

Antonelli 'walks over water' for win that will go down in F1 folklore

Kimi Antonelli delivered one of the great F1 drives to win the Italian Grand Prix and leave Mercedes' team-mate George Russell's title hopes almost a lost cause.

Last-gasp Maitland-Niles stunner rescues point for Everton

Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as a resilient Everton came from behind twice to draw with Manchester United in the Premier League.

From chess to battle for pole, Gasly has Russell covered at Monza

Pierre Gasly delivered the biggest surprise pole position in F1 for years in Italy as the leading contenders had scrappy qualifying sessions.

Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.

Guendouzi and Greenwood banned after brawl

Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi gets a four-match European ban and is fined 50,000 euros after a brawl following the Champions League play-off win at Lyon.

Watch: What is a mistrial and what does it mean for Lindsay Clancy?

The BBC's Ione Wells explains what could happen now as the case of the US mother accused of murdering her three children ends in no verdict.

Thieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorries

More than 800 barrels of the stout have been stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, say police.

Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash

Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.

'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post

The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.

Man City sign Ndiaye from Everton for £65m

Manchester City sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65m.

Superb England crush Ireland with record ODI chase

Maia Bouchier's stunning century helps England women seal their record one-day international chase of 282 to beat Ireland in the series opener.