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Meet the England players chasing World Cup glory
England's 32-player squad for a home Women's Rugby World Cup contains experience and star quality.

Faces of Welsh convicts sent to Australia recreated by AI
Researchers have used photos and records to create what Anglesey prisoners may have looked like.

Revamped US Open mixed doubles divides opinion
With the revamped US Open mixed doubles starting on Tuesday, BBC Sport looks at the positives and negatives of the controversial change.

What results day is like when you're neurodivergent - and how parents can help
Three young people tell the BBC what support they would have liked during their recent results days.

Starmer hails breakthrough on Ukraine - but anxiety over its future remains
Donald Trump's commitment to Ukraine's security is key to a lasting peace, the UK prime minister says.

People buying less fast food as grocery prices remain high
But shoppers were still buying branded groceries instead of opting for cheaper, own-brand alternatives.

How a cocktail server became Australia’s No.1 pickleball player
At 28th, Lara Giltinan is the highest-ranked Australian pickleball player on the world tour.

Is DCE a spent force? Not according to the teammate who knows him best
Reuben Garrick says Manly’s outgoing skipper still has the hunger and drive to play on in 2026. And he says the Sea Eagles owe him a victory in his 350th game on Saturday.

Davies gives away free for high contact
Alex Davies collects Ryan Angwin during the Suns' loss to GWS.

Murray’s back training with Rabbitohs. It’s no coincidence they’re winning again
The star lock hasn’t given up hope of returning for South Sydney’s round 27 clash with the Roosters.

'America's Team' - the 30-year soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys
As Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stars in a new Netflix documentary, BBC Sports looks at how the franchise went from the NFL's dominant force to 29 years without a Super Bowl.

Actors say casting agency owes them thousands
Actors say they are thousands of pounds out of pocket and have been left waiting months for payment.

My eating disorder misdiagnosis left me with PTSD
Charlotte Chapman-Hart tells of her experience of a lack of coordinated and informed care.

Panjab Warriors 'feel blessed' after ending Morecambe takeover 'nightmare'
The BBC speaks with Morecambe's new owners, plus staff and fans, about the club's takeover chaos, sale, and future

Watch: Two presidents, two very different Oval Office encounters
Onlookers gasped as Trump and Zelensky's meeting in Washington in February descended into chaos, but times have changed.

Morecambe appoint first Sikh manager at professional football club
Former Wigan and Como Primavera assistant manager Ashvir Singh Johal is appointed Morecambe boss.

Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse
Marius Borg Høiby is charged with 32 offences and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.

I was sexually assaulted on a plane - now I'm fighting for compensation
The 24-year-old shares the impact of her ordeal on a flight from Qatar and being refused compensation.

‘Not going to happen’: Swans chairman declares SCG off limits to Giants
The Giants and Richmond want to play an AFL game to the SCG next season, with the help of the NSW government - but the Swans are not having a bar of it.

Desi Emperor’s changing career to continue at Warwick Farm meeting
After going from being a sprinter to a mile runner, the Tommy Wong gelding is back to where it all started.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Wednesday meeting at Warwick Farm
Everything you need to find a winner or two at the NSW feature meeting.