Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's conservative approach ends in more Anfield misery in defeat by Liverpool, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow

Lando Norris says that his retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix was a blow in his attempt to win the world championship - but insists he will "go for it".

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'I'm not Messi' - Rodri's back but what is wrong at Man City?

Only one team in Premier League history have lost two of their first three matches and then gone on to win the title.

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England score 14 tries in record World Cup win over Samoa

Jess Breach scores a hat-trick as England thrash Samoa 92-3 to register their record Women's Rugby World Cup win.

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Man Utd winger Antony set for Betis return

Antony is given permission to travel to Real Betis for a medical as he nears a return to the La Liga side.

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Ministers didn't do cost review of council mergers

The government relied on a report by a lobbyist group that now says reorganisation could make no savings.

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Ariana Grande announces first tour for seven years

The tour will include five dates in London - the only shows currently announced outside North America.

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'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder'

US captain Keegan Bradley tells BBC Sport that not playing at the Ryder Cup "hurts" but he views his role as the "ultimate job".

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Russian drone attacks cause massive power cuts, Ukraine says

More than 100,000 homes are without power after the latest Russian strikes on energy sites, President Zelensky says.

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'A big smile for Jimmy!' - Anderson takes first Hundred wicket

Manchester Originals' James Anderson takes his first Hundred wicket by removing Northern Superchargers' Dawid Malan at Headingley.

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Everton sign Southampton's Dibling in £40m deal

Everton sign Tyler Dibling from Southampton in a deal worth an initial £35m plus £5m in add-ons.

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Jacks takes spectacular leaping catch to remove Pope

Will Jacks takes a brilliant leaping one-handed to catch to remove Ollie Pope off the bowling of Sam Curran as London Spirit face Oval Invincibles in the men's Hundred at the Oval.

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Raducanu earns first win at US Open since 2021 title

Watch mini highlights as British number one, Emma Raducanu beats Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-2 to get her first US Open win since 2021.

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Man Utd not good enough after scoring - Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorin says his side "could have done better" after taking the lead during a 1-1 draw with Fulham in the Premier League.

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Draper reveals extent of arm injury before US Open

British number one Jack Draper says he feels "ready to go" at the US Open despite still feeling the effects of a painful arm injury.

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The ballerina who became Scotland's World Cup hero

Francesca McGhie "didn't really know how to play rugby" when she made her international debut two years ago. Now she's Scotland's superstar.

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Why Frank could be Spurs' best signing of the summer

Two games, two wins, two clean sheets. Tottenham's Thomas Frank is off to a fine start as manager.

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Fire crush Phoenix to stave off elimination

Welsh Fire cruise to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix to keep their fading hopes of reaching The Hundred knockout stages alive.

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Noel Clarke loses libel case against the Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations

The award-winning actor sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Israel Begins Ground Offensive in Gaza City

Palestinians flee Gaza City districts as Israel says first stages of offensive have begun

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'Reeking of desperation?' - who could Spurs turn to next?

BBC Sport looks at who Spurs might turn to in the transfer market after losing out on Eberechi Eze and finds out how the club's fans are feeling.

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Back-to-back wins for Hodgkinson since injury return

Keely Hodgkinson makes it back-to-back victories since returning from injury at the Lausanne Diamond League.

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Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham sells out with record crowd expected

The Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham has sold out making it likely to be the biggest ever crowd for a one-off women's rugby match.

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'Even I was surprised!' - Root makes brilliant catch

Joe Root of Trent Rockets says he was "the most surprised person" in Trent Bridge after taking a catch "like a young whippersnapper" to dismiss Manchester Originals' Matty Hurst in the Men's Hundred.

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BBC witnesses Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian farm in West Bank

A BBC team was interviewing a Palestinian farmer when masked men charged towards them.

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'No-one was expecting this': European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid 'capitulation'

The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.

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Corbyn 'capitulated' on antisemitism definition, Zarah Sultana says

The vice president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews said Zarah Sultana's words were "a grave insult".

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Wood scores twice as Forest see off Brentford

Nottingham Forest start the new Premier League season with a 3-1 win over Brentford at the City Ground.

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VAR rules out Eze goal as Palace hold Chelsea

Club World Cup winners Chelsea are held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in their first game of the Premier League season.

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Newcastle need striker but is there any way back for Isak after chant?

Newcastle United fans made themselves clear about Alexander Isak after their side's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa - is there any way back?

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'Oh my word!' - Cox reverse scoops Singh Dale for six

Watch as Jordan Cox reverse scoops Ajeet Singh Dale for a "ridiculous" six during the Oval Invincibles game agaisnt Welsh Fire.

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Sutton's opening-weekend predictions v Tom Grennan and AI

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer Tom Grennan with his predictions for the opening round of Premier League fixtures.

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Salford call off Wakefield game over welfare concerns

Salford's Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday is called off because of welfare concerns after discussions with the Rugby Football League.

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Watch: How Trump's drive to his golf course shaped homeless crackdown

What the president sees on his journey out of Washington DC helps explain this week's push to clean up the capital.

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Salford executive quits after alleged misogynistic slur

Salford chief operating officer Claire Bradbury quits the troubled Super League outfit and alleges the club's ownership suggested she "sleep with someone at the RFL" to ease their situation.

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Grimsby to face Man Utd in EFL Cup second round

Six-time winners Manchester United are drawn to play League Two side Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup second round.

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'High stakes game of poker' - Newcastle 'together' despite Isak saga

Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle United to join Liverpool but Eddie Howe hopes to "use any adversity or challenge to our benefit".

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'Glass half-full' & 'enthralled by details' - Spurs' new era under Frank

BBC senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel looks at how Tottenham are shaping up for the season under new manager Thomas Frank.

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Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time

Listen to Birmingham Phoenix captain Liam Livingstone discussing his field placements and conversations with his bowlers, as he is mic'd up in the field against the Oval Invincibles in the men's Hundred.

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Capsey stars in dominant Invincibles win over Phoenix

Oval Invincibles recorded their first victory in this year's women's Hundred after they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 22 runs thanks to Alice Capsey's 52.

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How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window?

MOTD pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club have had a pre-season to forget, and how Liverpool target Alexander Isak could stay at St James' Park.

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Fans disrupting Jota silence had 'no bad intention' - Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot does not believe that Crystal Palace fans intended to disrupt the minute's silence held in remembrance of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before the Community Shield.

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Liverpool 2.0 launched at Wembley - and Slot has bugs to fix

Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool got their grand unveiling in the Community Shield defeat by Crystal Palace at Wembley - and the reviews are in.

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'Sell up, you plonker' - how Sheff Wed fans united against owner

As Sheffield Wednesday fans sang outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium, a plane circled overhead with a pointed message for Owls owner Dejphon Chansiri.

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Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council

Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved".

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England score 11 tries to overcome Wales

Isabel Rowe turns in a starring performance as England prove too strong for Wales in a women's rugby league international at The Gnoll in Neath.

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Sturgeon denies 'conspiracy to destroy' mentor Salmond

In a fresh extract from her memoir Sturgeon describes the breakdown of her relationship with her late mentor.

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Watch: BBC reporter learns new tricks with Edinburgh Fringe acts

The BBC's Courtney Bembridge gets a taste of juggling, circus skills and improvised singing with Festival Fringe performers.

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Kartal out as Britons struggle in Cincinnati

Britain's Sonay Kartal suffers a first-round defeat to Caroline Garcia at the Cincinnati Open.

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Ashes preview? - England's Potts bowls Australia's Smith

Northern Superchargers' Matthew Potts bowls Steve Smith for 29 runs as Welsh Fire fall to 62-1 with 35 balls remaining in the Men's Hundred at Headingley.

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Rugby takes note as NFL bans 'smelling salts' over concussion worry

Rugby's authorities have no immediate plans to follow American football's NFL in banning 'smelling salts' over concerns they may mask concussion symptoms.

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Son leaves Tottenham to join MLS side LAFC

Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer.

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Harris stars as Spirit beat Invincibles in Hundred opener

Grace Harris' brilliant 89 from 42 balls, including six sixes, helps London Spirit begin their title defence with a 17-run win over Oval Invincibles in The Women's Hundred.

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Man Utd, Newcastle... or neither? Sesko's choices

The pros and cons of striker Benjamin Sesko joining Manchester United or Newcastle - or choosing to stay at RB Leipzig.

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'Totally torn apart' - how Morecambe decline threatens a whole community

The BBC visits Morecambe to hear how local people are handling their club's deepening financial crisis

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US governor threatens Democrats with bribery charges for stalling Texas vote

The governor's threat comes as Democratic legislators flee Texas to stall a vote on a redistricting plan that would favour Republicans.

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Hundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza war

It comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza.

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Lions star Aki's baby born in car before first Test

British and Irish Lions centre Bundee Aki reveals his wife Kayla gave birth in a car on the way to the hospital just before the first Test.

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Late Crawley wicket gives India the edge in enthralling fifth Test

Josh Tongue takes five wickets as India are bowled out for 396 in their second innings, setting England 374 to win, with the home side losing Zak Crawley with the final ball on day three as they closed on 50-1 at The Oval, needing 324 runs to win the fifth and final Test.

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England hurt by late drops in decisive final Test

England drop crucial catches late on the second day of the decisive final Test to leave India with the momentum at The Oval.

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Drop, drop, drop - England's poor fielding allows India to build lead

England's Harry Brook, Liam Dawson and Zak Crawley all drop chances in the evening session of day two, allowing India to build a lead of 72 in their second innings of the final Test at The Oval.

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