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Rugby league's record loss but Crusaders win survival
North Wales Crusaders lost 134-0 at home to London Broncos - but heavy defeats have been the least of the club's problems during recent months.
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Sinfield reveals final MND ultramarathon challenge
Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield will run between all 12 English Super League grounds in seven days.
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How Williams' British hitting partner kept comeback secret
The British hitting partner of Serena Williams tells BBC Sport how he became involved in one of tennis' closest-guarded secrets.
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McCullum backs captain Stokes to find batting form
England captain Ben Stokes’ batting is “not too far away” from a return to form, says head coach Brendon McCullum.
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How Williams' training partner from Wigan kept her return secret
British tennis player David Quayle flew out to Florida to help Serena Williams prepare for her return to tennis at Queen's.
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Leclerc slams Ferrrari brake failure after Monaco GP crash
On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reads out Charles Leclerc's comments stating his Ferrari brake issue is "borderline dangerous" after crashing out of the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Trump to cheer on Knicks at NBA Finals game in New York City
The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.
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Bellingham has fight to start for England - Tuchel
Jude Bellingham has a fight on his hands to feature in England's starting line-up at the World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.
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Team Mouat eye third Olympics - but without Hardie
Three members of Team Mouat sign on to try to win an elusive Olympic curling gold medal after consecutive silvers - but Grant Hardie has opted to leave the world's leading rink after nine years.
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Eriksen 'in good spirits' after collapse
Christian Eriksen is "in good spirits" following his collapse against Ukraine and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon, says Denmark's national team doctor Morten Boesen.
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Five reasons why this French Open was a classic - pick your favourite moment
Why a series of shocks, dramas and fairytale runs made this year's French Open a instant classic.
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Inside the fairytale journey of Scotland captain Robertson
Andy Robertson has come a long way since playing amateur football. Now he is edging towards become Scotland's most capped men's player.
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Crusaders suffer record 134-0 defeat
The scoreline was the biggest defeat of any side in the top two divisions in the 131-year history of rugby league.
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ARCHIVE: Relive England's thrilling 2017 World Cup win
Ahead of the T20 World Cup starting on the 12th June, BBC Sport looks back at the last time England's cricketers won the World Cup on home soil, when they beat India by nine runs in the 2017 final at Lord's.
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Emotion and celebration for Deschamps' home farewell
There will be "emotion and celebration" in Lille on Monday as manager Didier Deschamps prepares for his last match as France manager on home soil.
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Mourinho set for Real after Perez re-elected
Jose Mourinho is set to confirmed as Real Madrid's new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club's president until 2030.
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Poston beats Gerard in Memorial play-off
JT Poston secures the biggest win of his career by beating Ryan Gerard in a play-off to clinch the Memorial Tournament in Ohio.
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Teenager becomes youngest British Open champion
Egyptian teenager Amini Orfi breaks a 94-year-old record to become the youngest ever British Open women's champion.
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Korda pips Hull to win maiden US Women's Open
World number one Nelly Korda wins her first US Women's Open title, pipping England's Charley Hull to the title by a single shot.
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 1
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
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Why Olise can be one of France's very best - Clichy
Former France international Gael Clichy explains why Bayern Munich's France forward Michael Olise could be the breakout star of this summer's World Cup.
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'Draining' year out makes Roberts appreciate career
Burnley defender Connor Roberts returned in Wales defeat by Romania with a fresh perspective after a 'tough' year on the sidelines through injury.
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Real Madrid to join Fernandes race - Monday's gossip
Real Madrid to join Mateus Fernandes race, Brighton reject Spurs' second Van Hecke bid and Harry Maguire could leave Manchester United.
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Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.
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'I had the best and worst moments of my life on this court' - Zverev triumphs at last
Four years after exiting the French Open in a wheelchair, Alexander Zverev leaves it as the Roland Garros champion.
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Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord after 16 months
Feyenoord sack manager Robin van Persie after just one full season in charge of the Eredivisie club.
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Monaco great for Hamilton but no fairytale for Leclerc - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Monaco Grand Prix.
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England's Hatton wins LIV title in Andalucia
England's Tyrrell Hatton cards a one-under par 70 to seal a two-shot win at LIV Golf Andalucia.
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Why isn't the U.S. better at soccer?
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