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Vasco da Gama v Coritiba

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Montréal v Columbus Crew

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New England v Orlando City

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SJ Earthquakes v Los Angeles

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DC United v Charlotte

A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

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'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity

"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

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Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth

A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it. 

The face of a statue lies on the ground at the destroyed museum in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra 

Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice

Unprepared and in flip-flops, the 47-year-old widow ran 3km to try secure her daughter's future.

Wearing a long, flowing, colourful, patterned sari and carrying her slippers in her right hand, Ramabai Ranveer, 47, runs along an Indian avenue in the 3km Amrit Daud fun run. 

Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

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Maddy Cusack 'more than a number on a shirt' as anniversary falls during inquest delay

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele aim to share the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele discussing the 2026 Ballon d'Or

Kvaratskhelia and Dembele want to share the Ballon d'Or

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Deportivo Cali v Cúcuta Deportivo

Alan Shearer talking on how Newcastle United unlocked Hulls defence in there 2-1 win on Match of the Day.




How Newcastle unpicked Hull's back three - Shearer 

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer praises the performance of Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, saying Tottenham's centre-halves "couldn't keep up" with the 25-year-old striker. 

How Villa's Jackson left Spurs 'battered' - Shearer 

Alan Shearer talking about VAR disallowing Everton goal v Ipswich

Were refs right to deny Everton second goal?

Danny Murphy breaks down Jay Dasilva's winner for Coventry against Nottingham Forest

Dasilva lining - Coventry's 'phenomenal' winner

In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

PauseAI activists stage emergency protest outside Downing Street in London

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.

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'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago

Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love. 


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Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

Alan Shearer talking about Arsenal in studio 

Rice boils over but there's no need to 'panic' - Shearer 

Bishop Donal McKeown has no regrets about choosing a religious life, but "would have loved to have been married".

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'I'm often stopped on the street for confessions' - Retiring bishop reflects on a life at the heart of the community

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Atlas v Pumas UNAM

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Atlético San Luis v Necaxa

Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

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The deadly new drugs reshaping Scotland's fight against addiction

Pat Brown continues his perfect start to life as a professional with a seventh successive stoppage to hand John Hedges his first defeat in front of a raucous Manchester crowd. 

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Brown maintains perfect record with brutal Hedges stoppage 

Arsenal steal a last gasp leveller through Smilla Holmberg, denying Eva Olid her first win as Manchester United manager in her third game in charge.




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Arsenal score last-minute equaliser to deny Man Utd first WSL win

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Spurs show De Zerbi 'who they are' - Shearer 

Raphinha scores a second hat-trick in successive games as Barcelona claim a comfortable victory over Sevilla to increase their lead at the top of the La Liga table.




Raphinha nets hat-trick in Sevilla win to keep Barcelona top 

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River Plate v Huracán

Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy praises Brighton's "incredible" performance in their 3-0 win over Arsenal, predicting they will cause problems for Premier League teams this season. 

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'Brave' Brighton put in 'complete' performance to beat Arsenal - Murphy

Barcelona may launch a huge offer for Haaland, Arsenal are interested in struggling Endrick, and Liverpool insist on keeping Wirtz

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Arsenal may move for Endrick in January - Sunday's gossip

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Bayern's Olise with a 'simply wonderful' goal

Josko Gvardiol's season last time out was disrupted by a serious injury but the defender now appears to be returning towards his best by helping Manchester City to an impressive start to the new campaign.

Gvardiol signals return to best at left-back for Man City

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick still has faith in VAR despite the derby blunder that cost his side in their home defeat by Manchester City

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Carrick has faith in VAR despite derby error

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'Quick and cool' Hemp finds the net on 200th City appearance 

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Remo v Santos

World champion Luke Littler beats Nathan Aspinall 10-9 to reach the last eight of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam.

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Littler seals dramatic final-leg win over Aspinall

Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take over from long-running presenting duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

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Strictly returns with new hosting trio as celebrities find out dance pairings

Lillia, who went missing from Bolton on 11 September, is found after a major search operation.

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Missing Lillia found, police say

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Alianza v Independiente Santa Fe

The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the "Winning the AI Race" AI Summit at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2025. 

Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

A recycling firm collapsed in 2025, leaving the appliances in limbo until a takeover is complete.

Stacks of fridges and freezer sit on top of each other in a pile.

Tens of thousands of fridge freezers left at docks as household collections suspended

Fara Williams, Alex Scott and Anita Asante respond to Arsenal coach Renee Slegers' idea that WSL teams should have bigger matchday squads.

Fara Williams repsonse to Arsenal coach Renee Slegers

Should WSL teams have bigger matchday squads?

Rhys, from Cardiff, became the first person to win two lead acting Emmy prizes in one night.

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Matthew Rhys' sister 'so proud of him' after historic Emmy wins

Head coach Douglas Samuel leaves Spartans "following an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct".

Samuel leaves Spartans after investigation

Coventry City's win over Nottingham Forest - thanks to Jay Dasilva's goal - was a victory which was over 25 years in the making following some dark days for the Sky Blues.

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A Coventry win 25 years in the making

Everton and Ipswich supporters and players pay tribute to the three-year-old, who died this week.

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Premier League fans and players honour Noah Woods

Jon McConnell, Daina Moorehouse and Lisa O'Rourke are all through to medal fights in the European Boxing Championships, but Shannon Sweeney misses out on a quarter-final place.

McConnell, Moorehouse & O'Rourke through to medal bouts

A week ago, the picture at Manchester United looked bleak. Then on Saturday, victory was snatched away from them at Arsenal. But have we seen signs of improvement from Eva Olid's side?

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Olid's Man Utd take big step forward after 'intense week'

Clinicians cycled to eight different football clubs to raise awareness of a pre-treatment programme.

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Clinicians complete 140-mile bike ride for charity

Somerset Council previously apologised for "mistakes" made in the Life Factory project's management.

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Fraud enquiry into regeneration project dropped

Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken reacts to a 1-1 Scottish Premiership draw with Kilmarnock.

Disallowed goal 'a big mistake' - Vrancken

'They need to feel they belong' - Lampard 'delighted' after first league win

Coventry City fan Conna Chahal says he's 'absolutely buzzing' with his side's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest

'Don't underestimate how big that three points is' for Coventry 

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Mirassol v Botafogo

Hull City fan Ryan Frankish reacts to defeat to Newcastle, but remains confident the Tigers will have enough to remain in the division.

'No worries of relegation for Hull despite defeat'

BBC Sport NI looks at champions Larne's impressive start to the season and how they will cope with their upcoming fixture pile-up.

Larne stay in touching distance before big break

Guildford Flames thump Cardiff Devils 5-1 to secure their first Challenge Cup win of the 2026-27 season.

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Devils well-beaten by Flames in Challenge Cup

Neil McCann is pleased with Kilmarnock's progress, despite conceding a late equaliser against Hearts.

Kilmarnock 'answered a lot of questions' - McCann

Fifth in the Premier League table and yet to lose this season, Everton are on the up, but boss David Moyes wants further improvements - and don't mention Europe.

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Moyes demands more from Everton - but don't mention Europe

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Unión v Independiente

Bristol Rovers manager Steve Evans says he is 'not going anywhere' amid speculation linking him with the vacant role at Hibernian.

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Evans committed to Bristol Rovers amid Hibs links

Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner post-match interview after losing to Coventry City.

Oliver Glasner in post match interview against advertising board 

Oliver Glasner post-match interview: Nottingham Forest v Coventry

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Sporting CP v Arouca

Frank Lampard reacts to Coventry's "landmark" day after they earned their first top flight win in 25 years, beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground in the Premier League.

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard during his post-match interview with BBC Sport

Coventry need to 'keep feet on the ground' after 'landmark' win - Lampard

Was Celtic's Duran 'in a huff' at playing wide in Old Firm defeat?

Former Celtic captain Scott Brown believes a win for the Scottish champions against Rangers on Sunday "changes the game" after a turbulent week for Martin O'Neill's side.

Celtic win 'changes game' - but can they reverse Rangers' derby dominance?

Great Britain men's team win bronze at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships by defeating Germany, but GB women lose out in third-place play-off.

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Britain beat Germany to win World Championship bronze

BBC Final Score pundit Aaron McLean looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including Wrexham, QPR and Bradford City.

Wrexham's boost & Alexander in ideal place - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

Jay Dasilva's strike proves the difference as Coventry earn their first Premier League win since returning to the top flight.

Jay Dasilva celebrates after Coventry beat Nottingham Forest

Coventry earn first points of season in dramatic win over Forest

Matty Ashton scores a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves end Hull Kingston Rovers' reign as Super League champions with victory in the play-off eliminator.

Ashton hat-trick sees Warrington end Hull KR's reign

Everton fan Sarah Halpin says VAR is "ripping the joy out of football" after Thierno Barry's second goal was ruled out today. 

'Controversial decision could have cost Everton the win'

An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton - but could the loss be the "big lesson" they needed?

Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta

Head coach John Mitchell says England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result ending their record-breaking winning streak.

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Greater things to come from England - Mitchell

Burgess finishes off brilliant Hull KR move

Unbeaten Everton move up to fifth in the Premier League, with Thierno Barry's goal making the difference against 10-man Ipswich Town.

Everton's unbeaten run continues with win over 10-man Ipswich 

Newcastle United hold off a late Hull City fightback to seal a narrow 2-1 win.

Lewis Hall celebrates after scoring for Newcastle

Newcastle hold off Hull at St James' Park

Brighton secure a 3-0 victory over Premier League champions Arsenal to inflict the Gunners' first defeat of the season.

Brighton cruise past Arsenal to end champions' perfect start 

Aston Villa pick up their first win of the Premier League season after five matches, holding off a late push from a Tottenham Hotspur side who remain without a win in the league.

Spurs lose again as Villa hold on for first league win

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Atlético Mineiro v Chapecoense

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Willem II v Fortuna Sittard

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Millonarios v Boyacá Chicó

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton laments the defensive lapses that cost his side in their 2-1 defeat by Glentoran while Glens coach Paddy McCourt praises the character of his side.

19 September 2026