'I'd be lost without football' - the ex-Premier League striker playing at 49

As he approaches his 50th birthday, ex-Premier League striker Jamie Cureton tells BBC Sport why he is not ready to quit playing yet.

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Warrior Itoje joins pantheon of Lions captains as McBride pays tribute

In leading his team to a series win in Australia, Lions captain Maro Itoje is congratulated by the legendary Willie John McBride.

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World Rugby boss rejects Schmidt's clearout claim

World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin rejects Australia coach Joe Schmidt's claim that the decision around Jac Morgan's clearout at the end of the second Test against the British and Irish Lions contravened the sport's player welfare drive.

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Nevada Democrats Spot an Opportunity in a Vulnerable G.O.P. Governor

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Red panda twins born in zoo breeding programme

The cubs were born a year after mother Xiao, 10, and 10-month-old father Flint were introduced.

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What we learned from Man Utd's win over West Ham

Bruno Fernandes underlines his importance to Manchester United by scoring twice as they open their US pre-season tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham in New Jersey.

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Robert Reich Thinks the Baby Boomers Blew It

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How Trump uses golf for political advantage

For some US presidents, golf was a break from work - but for Trump, visiting Scotland this weekend, it is anything but.

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Chelsea face Man City on opening WSL weekend

Chelsea will host Manchester City on the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Women's Super League season.

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Isak not in Newcastle's pre-season Asia tour squad

Newcastle have not named striker Alexander Isak in their squad for their pre-season tour of Asia.

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Gang leaders among first to be hit by small boat sanctions

The government sanctions 25 suspected criminals and groups linked to people-smuggling.

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Ex-Wales and Liverpool defender Jones dies aged 70

Tributes are paid as former Wales, Liverpool and Wrexham defender Joey Jones dies aged 70.

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Trains cancelled due to Waterloo signal failure

Updates are expected regarding the South Western Railway problems later on Monday.

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'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch

Oleksandr Usyk further cements his place as one of boxing's greats by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five at Wembley Stadium to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

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Sandra Oh Knows What’s Great About Middle Age

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'Pressure on Scheffler to turn lead into Open win'

The pressure is on Scottie Scheffler to turn his halfway lead at Royal Portrush into a first Open win, says his closest challenger Matt Fitzpatrick.

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Brothers in Arms: Macron, Merz and Starmer Plan for a Post-U.S. Future

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Dukes to examine 'soft' cricket balls - what is going on?

Balls used in the series between England and India will be examined by the manufacturer after the first three Tests were blighted by problems.

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Smith joins Arsenal for world record £1m fee

Canada forward Olivia Smith becomes the most expensive signing in women's football history by completing a £1m move from Liverpool.

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What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem?

BBC Sport explores the issues around slow over-rates during the England-India Test series and looks at possible solutions.

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How does England's Euros progress compare to 2022?

BBC Sport analyses how England's Euro 2025 group-stage performance compares to how they performed in the opening round at Euro 2022.

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UK heatwave ends as cooler weather and rain returns

Heat health alerts end after the third heatwave of summer, with cooler temperatures and showers moving in.

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Bank boss ready to cut rates if job market slows

Andrew Bailey tells the Times he believes "the path is downward" on interest rates.

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US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.

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They Fled War in Ethiopia. Then American Bombs Found Them.

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UK's oldest WW2 veteran Donald Rose dies aged 110

Donald Rose survived the D-Day landings and was awarded the French Legion of Honour.

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Delays and shortages in UK's F-35 jet fleet, watchdog says

Delays and personnel shortages are "undermining the armed forces' warfighting capability", a report says.

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England too strong for Wales? Brown-Finnis' Euros predictions - final group games

Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis gives her predictions for the final round of group games at the 2025 European Championship.

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Red Bull sack team principal Horner

Christian Horner is sacked by Red Bull after 20 years as team principal.

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Spain's Pina scores 'one of the goals of the tournament so far'

Claudia Pina curls a perfect right-foot shot into the top corner to put Spain 5-2 up against Belgium in their Euro 2025 Group B match in Thun.

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'Computer says no!' - Cash on 'ridiculous' line-call controversy

Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash says it is "ridiculous" that the chair umpire could not call the ball out when the automated line call system failed due to "human error" during Anastasia Pavlychenkova's win over Sonay Kartal.

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Connections Companion No. 757

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Home of Gavin and Stacey's Doris goes up for sale

Gavin and Stacey fans have a chance to buy the ultimate memorabilia, as Doris' house is up for sale.

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Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister tells BBC

Bridget Phillipson does not not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".

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The Head of NATO Thinks President Trump ‘Deserves All the Praise’

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Will Chelsea's own 'Little Messi' end their Club World Cup hopes?

As Estevao Willian meets Chelsea with Palmeiras, can the young Brazilian knock his future employers out of the Club World Cup?

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Beirne to lead Lions against Waratahs in Sydney

Irishman Tadhg Beirne will captain the Lions against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday as they make 14 changes to the side that beat the Queensland Reds.

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Kanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song

Kanye West has long sparked controversy over his anti-Semitic remarks and has declared himself a Nazi.

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G.O.P. Toils to Lock Down Senate Votes as Debate on Policy Bill Enters Third Day

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Meet the only English manager at the Euros

Gemma Grainger will take on the biggest challenge of her career when she leads Norway into the Euros. BBC Sport has been talking to the only English head coach at the tournament.

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