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Salah calls out Uefa over wording of Palestinian player tribute
Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

Bairstow's blitz in vain as Spirit edge past Fire
Jonny Bairstow's brilliant unbeaten 86 is in vain as London Spirit beat Welsh Fire, while Oval Invincibles crush Manchester Originals by nine wickets in The Hundred.

England thrash France in final World Cup warm-up
England's forward supremacy tells as they power to victory away to France in their final warm-up match before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

Horse rider, 37, dies following fall during event
Sarah Yorke died on Friday while competing in Aston-le-Walls Horse Trials, British Eventing says.

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.

Why Flanagan contract extension could cost Dragons a favourite son
Dean Young has made no secret of his ambition to be a head coach. And while he has committed to be Flanagan’s assistant, there is no question he’ll walk if an opportunity presents itself elsewhere.

Garbage concept or worth the wait: Does rebuilding an AFL club take longer than ever?
Ross Lyon reckons the answer is obvious, but some clubs make rebuilds look easy, and others don’t even bother with them. So what is the best approach to reviving a struggling AFL team?

Peter Lester, Kiwi sailing icon and voice of the America’s Cup, dies aged 70
Peter Lester was a two-time sailor of the year and a voice of the America’s Cup.

NZ Warriors lose grip on NRL top four with third third straight defeat
Analysis: Coach Andrew Webster's bold switcheroo backfired badly against the Bulldogs.

England dominate France in final World Cup warm-up match
Watch highlights as England thrash France 40-6 in their final warm-up game before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

'No quick fix' as Martin faces familiar Rangers problems
What are the problems facing head coach Russell Martin as Rangers fail to win their first two league games of a season for the first time since 1989?

Nunez leaves Liverpool - was he a fan favourite, flop, or both?
Al-Hilal sign Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Premier League champions Liverpool in a deal worth £46.3m.

Foreign criminals to face deportation after sentencing under new plans
Under the proposals, those who are given fixed-term sentences could be deported straight away and would be barred from re-entering the UK.

Jerusalem protesters converge on PM Netanyahu's residence
BBC correspondent Emir Nader speaks to demonstrators against the Israeli prime minister's plans for Gaza, including a former soldier who says he no longer supports the government.

Game of spoons: Why battle for last is bringing out the best in Bennett and Hasler
All NRL coaches will tell you how easy things are when you are winning. The really good ones, such as Wayne Bennett and Des Hasler, shine when their sides are losing.

Wrexham stunned by 96th-minute winner
Wrexham's return to the second tier of English football ends in heartache as Southampton steal victory.

Ryan Fox improves in third round of first PGA Tour playoff event
The Kiwi moved up from 61st to 55th heading into the final round of the FedEx St Jude Championship in Tennessee.

Snow closes Desert Rd as freezing temperatures bite
The snow has brought cold temperatures to the region with Waiouru and Ohakune expecting high temperatures of 3C and 2C respectively.