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May 17, 2026
Fatima Bio: From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
BBC World Service exclusive: the private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women.
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May 17, 2026
US PGA Championship 2026: England's Aaron Rai wins first major after a sensational final-day performance at Aronimink
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.
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May 17, 2026
England come through Six Nations stress test, but rivals lurk
England have established a stranglehold on the women's Test game, but France, defeated in Sunday's Grand Slam decider, are potentially their...
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May 17, 2026
Nantes-Toulouse abandoned after fans throw flares and invade pitch
Nantes' home match against Toulouse in France's top flight was abandoned with 22 minutes played after hooded ultras stormed the pitch and th...
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May 17, 2026
Football gossip: Rogers, Rashford, Roefs, Rodri, Jesus, Ampadu, Conte
Chelsea could make move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Barcelona aware of Villa interest in Manchester United's on-loan forward Marcus Ras...
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May 17, 2026
West Ham: How have the club ended up facing relegation from Premier League?
It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Pr...
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May 17, 2026
World Cup 2026: Who is pushing for late England call-up?
With Thomas Tuchel naming his England squad for the World Cup on Friday, which players have made late pushes to be included?
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May 17, 2026
Welsh trio finish season after missing out on URC play-offs
Cardiff continue to fly the flag for Wales by reaching the URC play-offs but the season is over for Dragons, Scarlets and Ospreys.
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May 17, 2026
Women's Six Nations 2026: England 'go to the trenches' to achieve Grand Slam
England's had to "go to the trenches" during their Women's Six Nations title defence and "fronted up" to prove to their doubters wrong, says...
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May 17, 2026
Scott Hastings obituary: 'A force of energy and positivity'
Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings was a colossus on and off the field, writes Tom English.
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May 17, 2026
White House ballroom loses federal funding for security proposed by Senate Republicans
The Senate rule-keeper struck down the use of taxpayer funds to bolster security for the proposed $400bn project.
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May 17, 2026
Nine teams, four spots - Premier League set for European scramble
The Premier League title and relegation fights might be dominating the headlines, but the race for Europe is proving to be an equally chaoti...
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May 17, 2026
Ladies European Tour: Leonie Harm wins German Masters
Leonie Harm wins maiden Ladies European Tour title to cap incredible story.
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May 17, 2026
Neymar furious as he is wrongly substituted
Neymar was involved in a furious row with officials after Santos claimed the forward had been wrongly substituted in their 3-0 defeat by Cor...
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May 17, 2026
Michael Jackson and Spiderman – Premier League celebrations take a turn
After brief appearances by the King of Pop and the web-slinging superhero on Sunday, we take at look at some of the Premier League's most me...
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May 17, 2026
County Championship: Lancs and Worcs set for draw after more rain
Lancashire's Paul Coughlin makes the fastest ever fifty in first-class cricket at Southport as his side's game against Worcestershire is set...
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May 17, 2026
'I haven't decided yet' - Marco Silva on Fulham future
Fulham boss Marco Silva, who is out of contract this summer, says he has not yet decided whether he will sign a new contract with the club.
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May 17, 2026
County Championship: Somerset in control on Day 3 against Sussex
Daniel Hughes registered his 13th first class century as Sussex battled to stay in the contest against Somerset.
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May 17, 2026
County Championship: Gloucestershire v Northants in balance on day three
Northamptonshire are set for an exciting final-day chase against Gloucestershire in their County Championship Division Two game.
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May 17, 2026
London Lions overwhelm Cheshire Phoenix to claim Super League Basketball quadruple
Joel Scott and Aaryn Rai score a combined 43 points as London Lions defeat Cheshire Phoenix in the Super League Basketball play-off final.
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May 17, 2026
County Championship: Glamorgan scent final day win over Warwicks
Ethan Bamber's one-man mission keeps Warwickshire afloat but Glamorgan remain on top on day three of their County Championship game at Edgba...
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May 17, 2026
How does Jannik Sinner compare to Djokovic, Nadal and Federer after Italian Open win?
Jannik Sinner wins the Italian Open in Rome to become only the second man in history - and easily the youngest - to claim all nine ATP Maste...
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May 17, 2026
County Championship: Yorkshire on top against Surrey
Harry Brook takes three wickets as Surrey struggle to 83-5, needing another 199 to avoid an innings defeat by Yorkshire.
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May 17, 2026
New York rail workers' strike continues as commuters brace for Monday chaos
Authorities warn there is "no substitute" for the railroad, urging hundreds of thousands of commuters to work remotely if possible.
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May 17, 2026
France 28-43 England: Red Roses clinch record eighth straight Six Nations
England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women's Six Nations title...
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May 17, 2026
What does the future look like for Man Utd and Michael Carrick
The manager's job is his, so what are the key tasks in front of Michael Carrick at Manchester United?
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May 17, 2026
County Championship: Sonny Baker stars but Hampshire batters falter against Nottinghamshire
Sonny Baker took 5-45 but Hampshire's batting faltered to give Nottinghamshire the scent of victory in their County Championship match.
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May 17, 2026
County Championship: Derbyshire close in on victory at Middlesex
Derbyshire remain in control on day three against Middlesex at Lord's as the hosts close on 278-8, just 79 runs ahead.
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May 17, 2026
Trump warns Iran 'clock is ticking' as ceasefire progress stalls
The US president says there "won't be anything left" of Iran if it does not "move quickly".
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May 17, 2026
Sheffield Hatters beat Caledonia Gladiators to win Super League Basketball play-off final
Sheffield Hatters claim the domestic quadruple despite a late fight back from the Caledonia Gladiators.
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May 17, 2026
Seven-try Leicester Tigers beat Sale Sharks to secure Prem play-off place
Leicester Tigers secure their spot in the Prem play-offs with a comfortable 47-33 win over Sale Sharks.
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May 17, 2026
Jonas Vingegaard reduces gap on leader with stage nine win
Jonas Vingegaard takes his second stage win of the Giro d'Italia as he powers to victory on stage nine to reduce the gap on the leader Afons...
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May 17, 2026
Reid and Gammon star as Glamorgan Women crush Berkshire
Glamorgan will now host Tier One team Hampshire on Sunday, 21 June.
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May 17, 2026
Scott Hastings: Scotland rugby great dies at 61
One of Scotland's best and most loved rugby union players, Scott Hastings, has died at 61.
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May 17, 2026
Disney and Sugarman win managers of the season awards
Connah's Quay Nomads' John Disney and Wrexham's Jenny Sugarman win managerial awards following successful first seasons with their respectiv...
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May 17, 2026
Is pensioner in a tracksuit long-term answer for Celtic?
In October last year, Martin O'Neill was enjoying retirement. Now he has masterminded a title win. But what next?
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May 17, 2026
How Cardiff made the next step to United Rugby Championship play-offs
Cardiff ensure they will extend their season by at least two weeks by reaching the United Rugby Championship (URC) play-offs.
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May 17, 2026
UAE reports drone strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it says came from its western border.
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May 17, 2026
County Championship: Kent v Durham day three washed out
The third day of Kent v Durham in the County Championship is washed out after heavy overnight rain at Beckenham.
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May 17, 2026
Premier League: Another handball 'mess' - is it time to change law?
The decision to allow Matheus Cunha's goal to stand, following an "accidental" handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up, has baffled pundits...
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May 17, 2026
Jersey beat hosts Cyprus by 52 runs in 2028 T20 World Cup qualifier
Julius Sumerauer top scores and takes three wickets as Jersey beat hosts Cyprus to stay top of their 2028 T20 World Cup qualifying group.
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May 17, 2026
County Championship: Essex seal third win after skittling Leicestershire
Essex complete a seven-wicket Championship win after bowling out Leicestershire for just 60 on the third day at Chelmsford.
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May 17, 2026
Ireland 54-5 Scotland: Ruthless Ireland thrash Scotland in front of record crowd
Ireland finish their Six Nations campaign in style with a dominant 54-0 victory over Scotland in front of a record attendance at the Aviva S...
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May 17, 2026
Wales boss Sean Lynn feels pain after Six Nations wooden spoon
Wales boss Sean Lynn insists the gap is closing despite his side suffering another Six Nations wooden spoon.
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May 17, 2026
Bruno Fernandes equals Premier League assists record - what do the stats say?
Bruno Fernandes has equalled the record for most assists in a Premier League season - BBC Sport looks at where he ranks as a creator.
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May 17, 2026
AFC Stoneham 0-0 Cockfosters: Stoneham win FA Vase on penalties
AFC Stoneham beat Cockfosters FC at Wembley to lift the FA Vase after winning the game on penalties.
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May 17, 2026
How worrying is the global Ebola emergency?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
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May 17, 2026
Women's Six Nations: Italy condemn Wales to another Wooden Spoon
Wales suffer another Six Nations clean sweep after losing to Italy, a result which extends their winless run to a record nine Tests.
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May 17, 2026
Republic of Ireland: Mason Melia receives first senior call-up
Tottenham Hotspurs striker Mason Melia receives his first senior call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming friendlies agai...
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May 17, 2026