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'Test cricket is defended like a subculture for good reason'
England's first-Test victory over India was another reason to defend the longest format of the game, writes Stephan Shemilt.

'England face questions after bump back down to earth'
England are 2-0 down in the five-match T20 series against India and face a tough challenge to turn things around.

Women's Euro 2025: Groups, fixture dates and who are favourites?
BBC Sport provides the lowdown on all the key details for the 2025 Women's European Championship.

Will there be a drought where I live?
We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.

Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire
US president warns Hamas "it will only get worse" if they do not accept the deal.

Te Puni Kokiri cagey on when funding review will actually be released
When RNZ sought clarification about the due date for the report, the ministry refused to give one - saying it would be "ideally in July".

Malthouse says Lynch ban an 'overreaction'
AFL icon Mick Malthouse believes the five-week ban for Tigers star Tom Lynch was a "public relations exercise" and an "overreaction".

‘Why you being so mean?’: Accused West Indies player to face Australia
West Indies coach says player embroiled in sexual assault allegations will be picked for the second Test.

‘We’re pretty used to it’: Grundy dismisses SCG surface fears
The rest of the AFL world is troubled about the state of the SCG surface, but according to Brodie Grundy, it is not front of mind for Swans players.

Kasatkina throws up before Wimbledon match
Daria Kasatkina admits she had a "little accident" moments before getting her Wimbledon campaign underway.

Alexander-Arnold pays back Real signing fee - and the 'new Raul'
Eyebrows were raised when Real Madrid paid Liverpool Ł8.4m to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold early, but his first month with the Spanish club has repaid their calculated gamble.

US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine, White House says
US is concerned about low stockpiles for its own needs, as Russia intensifies the war in Ukraine.

Trump threatens Japan with tariff up to 35% as deadline looms
It would be well above the 24% tariff imposed on Japan as part of the so-called "Liberation Day" in April.

Banknotes are getting a makeover - and the Bank of England wants your help
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.

'They took shrapnel from my heart' – the magnets saving lives in Ukraine
A magnetic extractor is changing the face of front-line medicine in Ukraine.

Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman on the welfare bill.

Zverev beaten by world No.72
Alexander Zverev, outplayed over five sets in a first-round loss at Wimbledon to 72nd-ranked Arthur Rinderknech.

Eddie McGuire's damning assessment of the SCG turf
Eddie McGuire's huge call as the AFL assesses whether footy can be played on the SCG turf.

Key Blues sidelined in blow to Origin III preparations
With just a week to go until the State of Origin decider, some of the Blues’ biggest names couldn’t get onto the training paddock.

Two days of carnage: Big names fall in record numbers at Wimbledon
Eight top-10 seeds exited in the first round, which was the highest at a grand slam in the professional era.