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Promoted York claim another shock win as drop-goal sinks Hull FC

Danny Richardson's drop-goal earns York Knights a second shock win in three weeks as they won at Hull FC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RwB5mAK

So much for three-year plan - what is the secret to manager longevity?

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why it is so hard for football managers to keep their jobs in the modern game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/62RVBmN

Nobody cared, nobody listened, says mum of boy allegedly abused by priest

Four archbishops of Wales are referred to in a report which lists a "catalogue of failures". from BBC News https://ift.tt/B4VLndw

Real Madrid condemn fan for alleged Nazi salute

Real Madrid launch an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League win against Benfica on Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DBowxCA

World Cup security concerns over funding freeze

US government officials are warned that there could be "catastrophic" security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wsN7e5P

Investigation after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park

Authorities say samples showed the canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W9IqQsB

Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges

The broadcaster and actor appears in court to deny two further charges, relating to two women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X5KCaTD

Littler wins in Poland despite Van Veen nine-darter

Luke Littler wins the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AuS8FeM

Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rO8PQkt

GB's Atkin claims halfpipe bronze as Gu wins gold

Great Britain's Zoe Atkin takes bronze in the women's halfpipe final as China's Eileen Gu takes gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fiZWJB8

Atkin wins halfpipe bronze for Team GB's fifth medal

Freestyle skier Zoe Atkin wins bronze in the women's halfpipe to secure Great Britain's fifth medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, equalling the team's record-best haul. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NtWpZz6

Son lived with mum's body for months after Covid lockdown let him hide murder

Judith Rhead was bludgeoned to death by her son, who was meant to be her carer during Covid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gLfhJ9M

Trump's Tariffs... Trump attacks the Supreme Court over tariff ban

A breaking episode of Americast as POTUS takes on SCOTUS from BBC News https://ift.tt/rGyZL0W

'Stay humble' - Glasner reacts to fan backlash as future in doubt

Sources tell BBC Sport that Crystal Palace's board is considering Oliver Glasner's future at the club. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FsCt3k2

How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal?

A new BBC documentary looks at the rise of bare-knuckle boxing as fighter Liam 'Rocky' Rees tells BBC Sport why he loves the adrenaline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mHXFtZ0

Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RYWmVex

Olympic trials to £6m deal - Shields' full-circle moment

Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields tells BBC Sport how she stays motivated as she prepares to face Franchon Crews-Dezurn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L6dNEaO

Starmer appoints Dame Antonia Romeo as head of UK civil service

Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s7HNmOp

'It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup

Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LHcJw0m

Child abuse increasing and more complex to police, crime agency says

Police cannot tackle the issue alone, the NCA says, and technology companies must do more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pXoLOVr

Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers

England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pLY72PN

Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves

The force also warns that young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4IGBg2H

GB's Treacy crashes out but curlers' hopes stay alive

Team GB speed skater Niall Treacy's Winter Olympics are over but the women's curlers beat Denmark to keep alive their semi-final hopes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rEgdN6j

Blind couple say sight loss is no barrier to love

Malcolm and Sarah, from Scarborough, say they hope they can inspire other visually impaired people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cRCdJ9o

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say

The Palestinian Red Crescent say a strike on a tent encampment in northern Gaza killed at least six people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eUnPNfa

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election

Sir Keir Starmer's low personal poll ratings could prove a drag in the previously safe seat, where the party won more than half the vote 18 months ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kgUJmOy

Tucker's 94 keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker hits an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to a 96-run win over Oman at the T20 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/50fn7aH

Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WUPoYqM

Lucky break that changed Alexander-Arnold's Real future

Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult start at Real Madrid but his prospects are looking up - and it might earn him a ticket to the World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4fMUeL7

How Team GB is leading the way in curling's arms race

From housewives with brooms to Olympic lifters - step inside the world-leading National Curling Academy in Stirling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UmxhCFB

Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler

Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fmFwylQ

Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him

Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i0emJrg

Seahawks claim dominant Super Bowl victory over Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks deliver a dominant defensive display to beat the New England Patriots 29-13 and claim their second Super Bowl victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KVhAT3b

Musicians battle to convert 10-second viral clip listeners into Spotify fans

A 10 second part of a song can go viral - but this is no guarantee anyone will listen to it in full. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RsTvegO

Vonn crashes in Olympic downhill after ACL injury

Lindsey Vonn crashes in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics nine days after rupturing her left anterior cruciate ligament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nEA0XqG

Seifert half-century helps NZ beat Afghanistan

New Zealand pull off their highest run chase in T20 World Cup history as they open their Group D campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/39JXhji

Pakistan start T20 World Cup with jittery win

Faheem Ashraf hits an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan are given a major scare by the Netherlands in a thrilling opening game at the T20 World Cup. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rvqZaBE

Ski jumpers sceptical of penis injection reports

Norwegian ski jumpers are sceptical of reports that male athletes are injecting their penises in a bid to improve sporting performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dXjgpsB

Was this catch grounded? Controversy in U19 World Cup final

India's Vihaan Malhotra is given not out on review after England bowler Farhan Ahmed grounds the ball in taking a catch off his own bowling. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3dF6BS2

How Casemiro revived his Man Utd career

Casemiro's Manchester United career looked to be petering out, but the veteran midfielder has found a return to form this season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wgbaW6z

Italy foils 'Russian cyber-attacks' at Winter Olympics

Italy has foiled "Russian origin" cyber-attacks targeting the Winter Olympics, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NRI90lq

Scotland leave out Van der Merwe, Kinghorn & Graham

Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn are left out of Scotland's side for the Six Nations opener against Italy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/87AGe43

'Lots of dark moments' – Draper now ready for Davis Cup

Jack Draper says he has had to overcome "lots of dark moments" during his injury lay-off as he prepares to make his long-awaited return in Great Britain's Davis Cup qualifier against Norway in Oslo from BBC News https://ift.tt/B6ZOdKD

'Quite annoying that we keep going on and on about it' - McCullum defends squad

In a wide-ranging interview, Brendon McCullum talks about Harry Brook's altercation with a nightclub bouncer and the criticism of England's off-field behaviour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mylzjPU

What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have?

Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pcZRlAg

Bencic & Svitolina make history with top-10 places

Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina become the first mothers to be ranked inside the world's top 10 at the same time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTlcMJL

Jacquet set for Liverpool medical before £60m move

Liverpool agree a £60m deal with Rennes for defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the player set to join the Reds in the summer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vOSXh1T

Liverpool in talks over Sunderland loanee Geertruida

Liverpool are in talks to sign Dutch defender Lutsharel Geertruida on loan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YRqVwer

England midfielder Gomes set for Wolves loan

Wolves are set to complete a loan move for Marseille's England midfielder Angel Gomes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BeCy6ox