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Dominant Sabalenka wins back-to-back WTA awards

World number one Aryna Sabalenka is voted the WTA player of the year for the second successive season after winning four titles in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XmNaEiI

What fans, insiders and stats say about embattled Frank

Tottenham have lost as many league games as they have won this season under Thomas Frank, with some fans criticising his style of play. BBC Sport assesses Spurs' struggles under their new manager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6SoEk5N

'Nightmare' Shaw's remarkable 100 goals for Man City

Khadija Shaw is a "nightmare" to play against says Aston Villa manager Natalia Arroyo after she reaches 103 goals in 120 appearances for Man City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LvFxHct

Woman dies and man critically ill after house fire

A 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the man, in his 60s, was taken to hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gWKdBxm

More than 700 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday

Home Office figures show 737 people arrived in Dover on 11 boats after a four-week gap in crossings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JHULRxK

Two killed after garden explosion and house fire

Fire crews called to reports of an explosion on Friday evening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zD4Hue0

Bucs coach launches foul-mouthed rant after Falcons upset

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles launches an expletive-laden rant after his team relinquishes a late lead to lose at home to the Atlanta Falcons. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sOcmXyp

Man City beat Real Madrid to pile pressure on Alonso

Goals from Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland give Manchester City a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, to pile pressure on Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YLhwxXI

BBC or ITV? Inside how World Cup broadcast picks are made

We now know the broadcast schedule for the 2026 World Cup, but how do BBC and ITV decide who shows which matches? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ntx9Iom

Red Bull adviser Marko to leave team after 20 years

Red Bull announce motorsport adviser Helmut Marko will leave the team after 20 years at the end of 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UlsZ065

Rodgers keeps hopes alive but end of the line for Chiefs? Best of NFL week 14

Our pick of week 14 in the NFL as Aaron Rodgers salvages his season but it could be game over for the Kansas City Chiefs, while Josh Allen again shines for Buffalo from BBC News https://ift.tt/x6CrZ7W

Is Trump giving the FIFA World Cup a MAGA makeover?

What’s behind Trump’s relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino? from BBC News https://ift.tt/dVg0B6X

Watch: Australia wildfire rips through homes

Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3rBW16M

Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole

Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JrwPaH7

Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole in title decider

Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JrwPaH7

England on the brink after terrible day three

England's hopes in the second Test and the Ashes are in tatters after a dismal and depressing third day in Brisbane. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3W5CX0j

Arsenal's Mosquera could be out for at least six weeks

Arsenal fear Cristhian Mosquera will miss at least six weeks, with the defender set to undergo further tests to establish the full extent of his ankle injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MX3FU82

Reeves will not face ethics probe over pre-Budget remarks

The chancellor has been accused of painting an overly-negative picture of the economy to justify tax rises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HkXQF82

'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status'

Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7m5uFKy

Horror movie character? 'I don't waste my time on that' - Verstappen in-depth on title race

Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q0xmYaM

'I've never met anyone like Pollock' - George on England's 'brilliant idiot'

Jamie George says England team-mate Henry Pollock is a personality without precedent in rugby and a "genuinely fascinating" character. from BBC News https://ift.tt/492H8aD

A baby seal walks into a bar...

A bar in Richmond, New Zealand had a surprise visitor when the marine mammal popped in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3AVkID2

Germany to host Women's Euro 2029 as England chase trophy hat-trick

Germany will host the 2029 Women's European Championship, Uefa announces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/36HfksX

What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind

Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9HQrp8q

Fifa set to use VAR for corners at World Cup

Fifa is set to have VAR checks on the awarding of corner kicks at the World Cup despite domestic leagues rejecting the idea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ck2fAeG

The New Year goal of 'building a better Emma Raducanu'

Emma Raducanu hopes to develop a better base level in 2026 so she can dictate matches and worry less about her opponents' strengths. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5mMQN4o

Regulator backtracks on 'ghost train' plan

After announcing the popular service would no longer accept passengers the ORR changes its mind. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a2PtRGq