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BBC Sport11d ago

Russell takes pole in Baku as Antonelli hits wall

George Russell takes pole position for Mercedes at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli crashes out.

BBC Sport11d ago

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.

BBC Sport11d ago

New-look squad, but how will Pocognoli's Scotland line-up?

Former Scotland forwards James McFadden and Pat Nevin try to guess who new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli will pick to start in Slovenia on Saturday.

Formula 111d ago

F1 Azerbaijan GP: George Russell takes dominant pole as Kimi Antonelli crashes out

Mercedes driver George Russell has beaten Charles Leclerc to take a dominant pole at F1's Azerbaijan GP, while team-mate and title favourite Kimi Antonelli crashed out of Q1.At the 6km Baku City Circuit, Antonelli tagged the barriers on the inside of the Turn 1 left-hander during Q1, unable to limp…

BBC Sport11d ago

'Work horse' Koumas growing with Wales

Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas earns praise from Wales boss Craig Bellamy and full-back Neco Williams following his efforts against Portugal.

BBC Sport11d ago

Transfer windows & drones among ideas to boost cycling

A new report from cycling's world governing body proposes a series of changes to boost the sport - and improve safety.

BBC Sport11d ago

Injury rules Ireland's Wafer out of Japan game

Ireland back row Aoife Wafer is ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday because of injury.

Cricket Australia11d ago

Blues ruin Junction's day-night debut after Maddinson's ton

Victoria fell 47 runs short with New South Wales keeping their unbeaten start in tact

BBC Sport11d ago

Premier League joins call for Fifa reforms

The Premier League joins three of its top European counterparts in calling for "fundamental" reform of the way that world football's governing body Fifa is run.

BBC Sport11d ago

Liver transplant anniversary inspired team talk - Dyer

Southend United boss Kieron Dyer says the anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant inspired an "emotional" pre-match team talk.

BBC Sport11d ago

Red Roses struggle to meet fans' selfie demands - Hunt

England scrum-half Natasha Hunt says it is no longer possible to satisfy fans' post-match requests for selfies and autographs, given the Red Roses' success and growth.

AFL11d ago

We're not in Cairns any more: Roos roll Dees to reassert dominance

The Kangaroos have put last week's scrappy loss in Queensland behind them, putting Melbourne to the sword at Ikon Park

BBC Sport11d ago

Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes

Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.

BBC Sport11d ago

Israel game should not go ahead - Republic's Knight

Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.

BBC Sport11d ago

Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting

Chelsea are charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory behaviour by fans during their win at Fulham in August.

BBC Sport11d ago

Packers booed by own fans during loss to Falcons

The Green Bay Packers are booed by their own fans during their 35-14 home defeat to the Atlanta Falcons.

BBC Sport11d ago

Old hands or new blood? Wigan & Wakefield vie to reach Grand Final

Wigan have substantial play-off experience coming into Saturday's Super League semi-final, but it is new territory for opponents Wakefield.

Formula 111d ago

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen leads George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in final practice

Red Bull's Max Verstappen surprisingly took the fastest time in third and final practice for F1's Azerbaijan GP, pipping Mercedes driver George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on Baku's tricky street circuit.Verstappen took command at the very end of the one-hour session as teams switched to…

Cricket Australia11d ago

Australians set for rare ODI series in Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup trophy safely in their keeping, Sophie Molineux's side now face a 50-over subcontinental assignment before Christmas

BBC Sport11d ago

NHL's Kuzmenko returns to Russia after father killed by bear

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko returns to Russia before the start of the NHL season after his father was killed by a bear.

Formula 111d ago

F1 urged to rethink sprint points system as calendar expands in 2027

Formula 1 should overhaul its sprint race points system and reassess aerodynamic testing restrictions to accommodate an expanding sprint calendar, according to presenter Will Buxton.The 2027 F1 calendar includes 10 sprint race weekends in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Canada, Monaco, Great Britain…

Formula 111d ago

Why "dangerous" Hamilton-Lawson incident in Azerbaijan GP practice hasn't led to change

Lewis Hamilton was reprimanded for impeding Liam Lawson during Thursday's second practice in FP2 but this wasn't the end of the matter.Even before a single car had turned a wheel on the Baku City Circuit, concerns had been raised about how cars running slowly to harvest or conserve electrical…

Cricket Australia11d ago

India A relish home conditions, convincingly take opening clash

Peter Handscomb said the Puducherry pitch deteriorated much faster than Australia A expected

AFL11d ago

Blues cruise past Tigers to get back on winners list

Richmond offered little resistance as Carlton powered to a big win on Friday

Formula 111d ago

Red Bull "finally pinpointing" mysterious car issue highlighted by Max Verstappen for years

Red Bull has introduced its final significant upgrade package for the RB22 in Baku. After the opening practice sessions, technical director Waché concluded that the correlation is good and that the package – which includes a new floor and revised sidepods – is doing what was expected of it.Behind…

BBC Sport11d ago

FA Cup qualifying tie to be replayed after ref's error

Mulbarton Wanderers are "deeply upset" after being told they must replay their FA Cup qualifying tie with Woodford Town because of a referee's error.

BBC Sport11d ago

How Carsley aims to lead England to U21 glory - for third time in row

Lee Carsley is aware of the challenge ahead, but also the lasting impact more success with England Under-21s could have.

AFL11d ago

MATCH REVIEW: Cat learns fate for dangerous tackle

The Match Review findings from Thursday night's round seven game are in

BBC Sport11d ago

'Bosh', backlash and rebuild - how far can Fisher go?

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher - who returns to the Copper Box for his Zuffa Boxing debut on Saturday - reflects on defeat, fame and his rebuild.

BBC Sport11d ago

You are the new Scotland boss - what would you do?

Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first XI.

BBC Sport11d ago

Scottish Premiership crowds break four million mark

Scottish Premiership crowds topped four million for the first time last season as the league continues to attract the highest per capita attendances in Europe.

Cricket Australia11d ago

Consistency key as South Australia look to control own fate

SA have retained the same list as they look to take the next step forward under coach Mick Delaney

AFL11d ago

AFLW TEAMS: Saints make Xenos call, huge Pies boost

The teams for the Sunday games in NAB AFLW round seven are in

BBC Sport11d ago

Packers booed during 'butt-whooping' at home to Falcons

The Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur says his team got a "butt-whooping" as they lost 35-14 at home to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.

AFL11d ago

Dogs win puts Power's season on knife's edge

The Western Bulldogs continued their strong form with a tidy victory over Port Adelaide

BBC Sport11d ago

Why teenagers have become a huge part of football's transfer market

BBC Sport explores why clubs at the top of English football are increasingly trading academy players and what the impact is on the youngsters themselves.

BBC Sport11d ago

Education, Barcelona & Basque culture - why Spain are dominating football

Spain go into Saturday's Nations League match against England on a 38-match unbeaten run - and with a host of honours to their name. Why are they so good?

AFL11d ago

The one draft that has been key in Freo's list build

The Dockers' drafting five years ago has played a key part in their list build as they prepare for the Grand Final

BBC Sport11d ago

Our son's death could have been prevented by FA - Billy Vigar's parents

Billy Vigar's parents says the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.

BBC Sport11d ago

Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.