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Even the Queen could not watch - 10 years since Olympic hockey gold
Ten years since Team GB clinched women's hockey gold at the Rio Olympics, BBC Sport looks back at the legacy of that historic win.

How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions
How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions.

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing'
The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers.

Ovarian cancer and menopause at 19 mean I can't have kids, but it's changed me for the better
Enlli Thompson's symptoms were dismissed until a scan revealed a cyst in her pelvis.

Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.

French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.

Tennis player Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.

Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

'We are deeply sorry': Swans players break silence
The five Sydney Swans players stood down by the club break their silence in a joint statement.

Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has tested positive for cocaine.

Bears set up academy in Brisbane
The Perth Bears look to the young talent in their Brisbane academy to bolster their recruitment.

Pump up the summer jams with the perfect poolside radio station
Poolsuite is the perfect internet radio station for when you want to put on some sunglasses, pull up a beach chair, grab a cold one, and refuse to admit summer will ever end. The site features a sun-soaked mix of retro graphics, palm trees, poolside clips, and breezy music. The whole...

Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap
Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.

Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.

Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.

Competition for degree apprenticeships quadruples as university costs rise
The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.

Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of UK with flash flooding expected
Warnings for northern England, eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland will come into force later on Wednesday.

Clark hopeful for third Rowley Mile win on Punch Lane
Jockey Tim Clark will be out to make it a third Listed Pioneer Services Rowley Mile in recent years when partnering Punch Lane in Thursday’s $200,000 feature.

The Swans abandoned the old-school script. What happens next will shape the club’s future
The unprofessionalism of the suspended Sydney players is staggering and the club should be commended for making a principled decision.

‘I’m sorry to the kids who follow me’: Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine, faces lengthy ban from tennis
Nick Kyrgios said he was “stepping away from social media and public life” for the next four weeks.