WBC champion Caroline Dubois will fight WBO belt-holder Terri Harper in a lightweight unification bout on 5 April at the Olympia in London. The long-awaited all-British bout will headline Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions’ first event in the UK. Ellie Scotney will be co-main event in an undisputed bout while …
Read More »'I feel braver, stronger' after reporting sexual abuse to police
The man was seven when he was sexually abused by his friend’s older brother, who was in his 20s at the time. BBC News
Read More »2026 Winter Olympics: Lilah Fear and Brad Hall named Team GB flagbearers for opening ceremont
Fear said it was “bittersweet” to have the teams split up in different opening ceremonies but said it would represent the “unity” of Team GB across the villages. Both are also in the unusual situation of competing in team events but carrying the flag on their own. “It was received …
Read More »Sonay Kartal beats lucky loser after Belinda Bencic withdraws in Abu Dhabi
Great Britain’s Sonay Kartal beat lucky loser Renata Zarazua to reach the last eight of the Abu Dhabi Open after original opponent – and defending champion – Belinda Bencic withdrew through illness. World number nine Bencic became the first mother to win a WTA singles title since May 2023 when …
Read More »Curtis Langdon: Northampton Saints hooker signs new contract
England hooker Curtis Langdon has become the latest Northampton Saints player to sign a new contract with the Prem leaders. The 28-year-old made his 50th appearance for the club in last season’s European Champions Cup final against Bordeaux and will extend his time at Franklin’s Gardens. He has been unable …
Read More »New Merseyside Police hate mail probe after BBC investigation
Woodhouse was also a governor of two other schools during his time on the council, but one was before enhanced criminal record checks became mandatory in 2016. The other, in the early 2020s, was after the point that spent convictions sustained more than 11 years previously were no longer included …
Read More »Quantifying the role of reducing obesity in preventing common conditions
[ Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases. Source link
Read More »Alan Shearer picks favourite goals on anniversary of Newcastle record
It’s 20 years to the day since Alan Shearer became Newcastle United’s all-time leading goalscorer, with his 201st strike in black and white. But which of his 206 Toon goals stand out? Alan picked his favourites earlier this season on Football Focus, live from St James’ Park. READ MORE: ‘I …
Read More »John Virgo dies aged 79
Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79. Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the 1979 UK Championship among four non-ranking titles. He is perhaps best known for his post-playing career, co-presenting snooker TV programme Big Break from 1991 to 2002. Following his retirement in 1994, …
Read More »Why time is running out for Milan's iconic San Siro
BBC Sport visits the San Siro in Milan, the venue for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, to find out why this could be the last global event held at the iconic stadium, and what comes next. BBC News
Read More »NFL Super Bowl 60: Are the New England Patriots back? Drake Maye & Mike Vrabel the new Tom Brady & Bill Belichick
For those who had their Super Bowl dreams dashed by the Patriots in the past, there are some uneasy similarities with how Vrabel and Maye have emulated the Brady and Belichick axis. At just 23, Maye could become the youngest quarterback to win the Super Bowl so he’s younger than …
Read More »Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Feb. 4
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? I don’t know my Greek letters, so whenever there’s a …
Read More »'Painful times in my marriage' – Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files
She said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files need to answer whatever questions remain. BBC News
Read More »Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios. BBC News
Read More »Dunston crash PC says woman’s death was tragic accident
Roberts, who worked in the military for 22 years before becoming a response officer for Northumbria Police, was interviewed three times about the crash on 12 December 2022, the court heard, in which he gave a prepared statement and then answered “no comment” to questions put to him. BBC News
Read More »Acclaimed novelist Allan Massie dies aged 87
Throughout his career Massie wrote 40 books, including about 20 novels. His work included historical books about roman emperors Augustus and Caesar, as well as wartime novels like A Question of Loyalties, The Sins of the Father and Shadows of Empire. BBC News
Read More »GB’s Emma Finucane & Anna Morris win gold at UEC Track Elite European Championships
Emma Finucane and Anna Morris won gold for Great Britain on day three of the 2026 UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey. Olympic and former world champion Finucane, 23, came into the third day of action in Konya in fine form after setting a new world record for the …
Read More »BBC Women’s Football Weekly – Man City title holders in waiting, transfer deadline day & Arsenal champions again!
Available for 29 days Ben Haines, Ellen White, Jen Beattie and special guest Karen Bardsley reflect on the weekend that may well have sealed the title for City as they beat holders Chelsea 5-1 to put them 11 points clear. KB gives an insight into behind the scenes at City …
Read More »LIV Golf awarded world ranking points by OWGR amid ‘changing landscape’
LIV Golf players will be awarded world ranking points during 2026 after a new ruling made by the board of the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). However, its players may still not be happy because points will only be given to the top 10 finishers and ties in the 57-man …
Read More »11-year-old boy dies following road traffic collision
Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Tragically, the young boy was pronounced deceased a short time later in hospital.” Source link
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