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Six Nations 2017: Scotland's Hamish Watson replaces John Hardie for England match - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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The introduction of Hamish Watson for the injured John Hardie is Scotland's only change for Saturday's visit to Twickenham to face England.
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Last updated on .From the section Scottish Rugby Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live & BBC Radio Scotland, plus live text commentary via the BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app Head coach Vern Cotter has brought Edinburgh flanker Hamish Watson into Scotland's starting XV for Saturday's Calcutta Cup match against Engla...
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Arsene Wenger: Is Arsenal's Bayern Munich defeat end of the road? - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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There was no mutiny at Arsenal, but there were ominous signs that Arsene Wenger has reached the end, writes Phil McNulty.
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Arsene Wenger stood in isolation and desolation in his technical area as the pain he suffers this time every year nagged away at him once more - but now it was accompanied by an inescapable feeling of finality. As his Arsenal side dissolved and were brutally dispatched by Bayern Munich - once they awoke from 45 minute...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39201620
Indian Wells: Heather Watson wins to set up Johanna Konta tie - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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Heather Watson sets up an all-British second round tie against Johanna Konta by beating American Nicole Gibbs at Indian Wells.
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis Heather Watson came from a set down to win her first round tie against Nicole Gibbs at Indian Wells Heather Watson set up an all-British second round tie against Johanna Konta by beating American Nicole Gibbs at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Gibbs took the first set 6-4...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39213739
How India's 'Real Marigold Hotel' changed my life - BBC News
2017-03-09
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Sheila Ferguson joined a group of celebrities in Kerala to see what it would be like to retire there.
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Sheila Ferguson made her name singing in The Three Degrees in the 60s and 70s. She's one of eight famous people who went to Kerala to film the TV programme The Real Marigold Hotel, which is designed to make people think about growing old in India. She says the experience completely changed her life. I went to India as...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39184023
Six Nations: England's Owen Farrell should be fit to face Scotland despite leg injury - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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Owen Farrell should be fit for England's Calcutta Cup meeting with Scotland on Saturday, while Billy Vunipola returns to the bench.
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 live & BBC Radio Scotland, plus live text commentary via the BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app Owen Farrell should be fit for England's Calcutta Cup meeting with Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday despite injuring his leg in training. The ...
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Six Nations 2017: Wales and Ireland kick off weekend's action - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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Wales v Ireland in Cardiff kicks off round four of the 2017 Six Nations while England host Scotland on Saturday.
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Coverage: Live on BBC One, S4C, Radio 5 live, BBC Radio Ulster, Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru, plus live text commentary via the BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app Ireland visit Wales on Friday knowing anything less than victory could signal the end of their chances of...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39220889
Joe Hart: Man City keeper says he is 'surplus to requirements' - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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Manchester City keeper Joe Hart - on a season-long loan at Torino - says he does not see himself playing for the Premier League club again.
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England goalkeeper Joe Hart says he is "surplus to requirements" at Manchester City and does not see himself playing for the Premier League club again. The 29-year-old added that he saw the Spaniard's decision to drop him coming. "If you're not going to win there is no point in fighting, especially someone as powerfu...
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FC Rostov 1-1 Manchester United - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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Manchester United are held to a draw by FC Rostov in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie in Russia.
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Last updated on .From the section European Football Manchester United were held to a draw by FC Rostov in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie in Russia. On a challenging pitch at the Olymp-2 Stadium - which was criticised by United manager Jose Mourinho before the match - midfielder Paul Pogba miscued fr...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39155369
West Indies v England: Joe Root & Alex Hales hit centuries as tourists win - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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Alex Hales and Joe Root hit centuries as England steamroller West Indies by 186 runs in Barbados to complete an ODI series whitewash.
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Last updated on .From the section Cricket Alex Hales and Joe Root struck stunning centuries as England steamrollered West Indies by 186 runs in Barbados to complete a one-day series whitewash. The pair put on a record 192 for the second wicket, with Hales the more aggressive of the two and Root happy to play the anch...
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: LA Galaxy want Manchester United forward in MLS - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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LA Galaxy tell Zlatan Ibrahimovic they are prepared to make him the highest paid player in MLS history if he joins them this summer.
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Last updated on .From the section Football LA Galaxy have told Zlatan Ibrahimovic they are prepared to make him the highest paid player in Major League Soccer history if he joins them from Manchester United this summer. Ibrahimovic only joined United on a one-year deal last summer. There is an option for the Swede t...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39213267
Arsene Wenger says view of Arsenal fans will influence decision over whether to stay - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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Arsene Wenger says the opinion of the club's fans will influence his decision over whether to remain as Arsenal manager.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the opinion of fans will influence his decision over whether to remain in charge next season. A group of Arsenal supporters protested after Tuesday's 5-1 Champions League home defeat by Bayern Munich. "It will not be the most important fac...
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Drug gang infiltrator: I had Samurai sword held to my throat - BBC News
2017-03-09
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Neil Woods's undercover work led to drug gang members getting more than 1,000 years of jail time.
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"I've had a samurai sword to my throat, a knife in my groin, stripped naked at gun point." For 14 years, Neil Woods infiltrated UK drug gangs for the police, at great personal risk. Posing as an addict to infiltrate some of the UK's biggest drug gangs is not for the faint-hearted. It takes resolve, courage, and an ab...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39207718
Manchester City 0-0 Stoke City - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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Manchester City miss the chance to move to second in the Premier League as their game in hand ends goalless against Stoke City.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Manchester City's title hopes suffered a potentially-decisive blow after they were held by a resolute Stoke side and missed the chance to cut Chelsea's lead at the top of the table. A win for City would have moved them above Tottenham and into second place but they could not...
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The 'robot lawyer’ giving free legal advice to refugees - BBC News
2017-03-09
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A technology used to fight parking fines is now helping asylum seekers apply for emergency housing.
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A technology initially used to fight traffic fines is now helping refugees with legal claims. When Joshua Browder developed DoNotPay he called it "the world's first robot lawyer". It's a chatbot - a computer program that carries out conversations through texts or vocal commands - and it uses Facebook Messenger to gath...
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The thorny question of what pupils should learn in school - BBC News
2017-03-09
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The Lib Dem manifesto argues for creative subjects alongside academic subjects.
Education & Family
The Lib Dems want to stop primary school tests narrowing learning Is there such a thing as a "curriculum for life" ? That's what the Lib Dems want to offer for children in England. If you have a child at school you'll know how much what they learn is already changing. The end of primary school tests known as Sats h...
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Barcelona 6-1 Paris St-Germain (6-5 agg) - BBC Sport
2017-03-09
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Barcelona make Champions League history by becoming the first team to overturn a first-leg 4-0 deficit to reach the quarter-finals.
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Last updated on .From the section European Football Barcelona made Champions League history by becoming the first team to overturn a first-leg 4-0 deficit as they knocked out Paris St-Germain to reach the quarter-finals for the 10th successive season. The Spanish champions were 5-3 down on aggregate in the 88th minut...
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The growth in unusual business qualifications - BBC News
2017-03-09
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A look at the rise in the number of specialist MBA business courses, with qualifications now available in everything from horse racing to football.
Business
You can now do an MBA in horseracing Steve Gibson says he has made it clear that people should never approach him for any betting advice. The 36-year-old does, however, often get asked for tips because of the university course he is enrolled on - an MBA (Master of Business Administration) in thoroughbred horseracing ...
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Laura Marling: 'I'm unsure of my femininity' - BBC News
2017-03-09
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Folk star Laura Marling explores what it means to be a woman on her new album, Semper Femina.
Entertainment & Arts
Laura Marling's latest album was recorded in her adopted home of Los Angeles, so coming back to London to promote it in mid-February has been something of a rude awakening. "I stupidly got on my bike this morning and got the sleet right in my face," she winces. Having dried off and freshened up, she settles down to c...
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Indyref2: A question of when, not if - BBC News
2017-03-09
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Nicola Sturgeon tells me the "common sense time" for a second independence referendum would be in the autumn of 2018.
UK Politics
Nicola Sturgeon has hardly made a secret of her belief that Scotland's different attitude to the EU possibly justifies a second independence referendum. At Westminster and Holyrood in recent months there's been a building sense that she has made up her mind to call a vote. Those close to her are careful to emphasise ...
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Thatcher to inspire UK's Brexit 'divorce bill' talks? - BBC News
2017-03-09
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Boris Johnson says the UK has an "illustrious precedent" and should reject any Brexit bill demands.
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This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. As Theresa May arrived at her last Brussels summit before pushing the button on Brexit, it is enough to give you a splitting headache. Not just the complexity of actually getting a deal done, but the ceiling of the brand ne...
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Peter Taylor: How has terror changed in 50 years? - BBC News
2017-04-01
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The threat from terrorism is always evolving, but some things are constant, writes Peter Taylor.
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The Enniskillen bombing killed 11 people but became a turning-point The threat from terrorism is always evolving, but some things remain constant - the emotions of loss and the risks taken by those who want peace, writes Peter Taylor. When I first started working in television 50 years ago, I never imagined that I wo...
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Burnley 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Tottenham cut the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to seven points as they overcome a stubborn Burnley at Turf Moor.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Tottenham cut the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to seven points as they overcame a stubborn Burnley at Turf Moor. The visitors struggled in a drab first half as Dele Alli fired wide when well-placed and both central midfielders Victor Wanyama and Harry Winks were wit...
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Cold War fake news: Why Russia lied over Aids and JFK - BBC News
2017-04-01
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KGB political officers in the field had to spend up to a quarter of their time on "active measures".
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In the early 1980s, the Aids virus seemed to emerge from nowhere. There was no cure and its origins were a mystery. But one theory began to surface - that it was the product of secret US military research at the Fort Detrick Laboratory. What was the source for this piece of fake news? The answer was the KGB, the Sovi...
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15 big changes to your finances in April - BBC News
2017-04-01
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Those on benefits are about to be squeezed further, while many people in work will be better off.
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This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. 1 April brings changes to some important rates and taxes Household budgets are likely to be further stretched in the first week of April, as dozens of items including water bills, council tax, NHS charges, and some broadband...
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Would you risk jail for a cup of tea? - BBC News
2017-04-01
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How a 119% tax on tea imports in the 1750s helped smuggling become a vital part of the UK economy.
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Smugglers being chased by the Royal Navy. Virtually every seaside community in Britain saw its share of smuggling in the 18th Century A boat beaches in a lonely cove at night, the crew hurriedly unloading its cargo of tea to waiting men and pack horses while armed lookouts stand guard against a surprise swoop by the r...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38910968
Chelsea 1-2 Crystal Palace - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League is cut to seven points after they suffer a shock home defeat to Crystal Palace.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League was cut to seven points after they suffered a shock home defeat by Crystal Palace and Tottenham beat Burnley. Antonio Conte's side had won their past 10 league games at Stamford Bridge and had not lost there in any competition ...
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Breaking superstitions with a 'longtail' infestation - BBC News
2017-04-01
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BBC reporter Rick Faragher takes a look at superstitions after he is forced to break one when covering a story about an infestation of "longtails".
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An infestation of "longtails" caused a rather unusual problem for Rick Faragher Rick Faragher is no pied piper - he is from the Isle of Man and people there are deeply superstitious about using the three-letter "r" word for vermin. But the BBC News reporter had to face his fears when he was sent to cover a story in B...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-39293529
Man Utd 0-0 West Brom: Jose Mourinho extraordinary rant at BBC reporter - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho questions whether the game was evenly matched, despite BBC Sport's Conor McNamara insisting he was only asking the Red Devils' manager's opinion.
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho questions whether the game was evenly matched, despite BBC Sport's Conor McNamara insisting he was only asking the Red Devils' manager's opinion. Watch highlights of all of the day's Premier League action on Match of the Day on BBC One and this website from 22:30 BST.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39468699
Tales of deportation in Trump's America: Week Three - BBC News
2017-04-01
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A look at the men and women affected by President Trump's deportation strategy.
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The Trump administration's immigration enforcement priorities are beginning to affect legal residents as well as undocumented men and women. This week, a number of visa and green card holders were faced with the prospect of deportation, which stirred debate about what crimes should disqualify an immigrant from staying...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39461852
Liverpool 3-1 Everton - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Liverpool boost their prospects of a top-four place by beating Everton, whose hopes of a Champions League qualification spot are severely damaged.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Liverpool enhanced their prospects of a top-four place by beating derby rivals Everton, whose own hopes of breaking into the battle for a Champions League qualification spot were severely damaged by the defeat. Sadio Mane gave the hosts an early lead when he played a one-two...
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Joyciline Jepkosgei: Kenyan breaks four world records at Prague Half Marathon - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei breaks four world records as she storms to victory at the Prague Half Marathon.
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Last updated on .From the section Athletics Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei broke four world records as she stormed to victory at the Prague Half Marathon. The 23-year-old completed what was just her fifth half marathon in one hour, four minutes and 52 seconds - 14 seconds quicker than the record set by Peres Jepchirchir...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39469056
Miami Open: Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios to set up final against Rafael Nadal - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Roger Federer wins a three-hour contest against Nick Kyrgios to set up a final against Rafael Nadal at the Miami Open.
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis Roger Federer won a thrilling three-hour contest against Nick Kyrgios to set up a final against Rafael Nadal at the Miami Open. The Swiss, 35, won 7-6 (11-9) 6-7 (9-11) 7-6 (7-5) to take his 2017 record to 18 wins and one defeat. Federer will take on Nadal for the 37th time o...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39461280
Juan Mata, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones: Man Utd trio out with injuries - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Chris Smalling and Phil Jones have sustained "long-term" injuries, while Man Utd team-mate Juan Mata has had groin surgery.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Manchester United's injury problems have worsened, with midfielder Juan Mata joining defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones on the sidelines. United announced on Friday that Mata, 28, has had surgery on a groin problem. Jones, 25, injured a toe in an innocuous training-gro...
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James McCarthy: Martin O'Neill criticises Ronald Koeman in escalating row - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill labels Ronald Koeman a "master of the blame game" in their escalating row over James McCarthy.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill described Ronald Koeman as a "master tactician of the blame game" as their row over James McCarthy escalated. McCarthy, 26, missed Everton's past two matches but linked up with the Republic squad during the international break. After ...
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St Johnstone: Red card pair Swanson & Foster set for 'severe' punishments - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright says Danny Swanson and Richard Foster face severe punishments for brawling with each other.
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Last updated on .From the section Football St Johnstone players Danny Swanson and Richard Foster are set to face "severe" punishments for brawling with each other in the 1-0 defeat at Hamilton, manager Tommy Wright says. The Perth club has suspended the team-mates pending a club investigation, which will start on Mon...
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Serbian satirist on white horse and in white suit shakes up vote - BBC News
2017-04-01
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What does it say about a country when one of the three main election contenders is a satirist?
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This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Serbian spoof election candidate Luka Maksimovic may attract more than 10% of the vote What does it say about a country, specifically its politicians, when one of the three leading election contenders is a satirical candidat...
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Chelsea's defeat by Crystal Palace makes title race interesting, says Antonio Conte - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Chelsea's surprise defeat by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge makes the title race 'ore interesting', says Blues boss Antonio Conte.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Chelsea's surprise defeat by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge makes the title race "more interesting", says Blues boss Antonio Conte. The Premier League leaders suffered only their second home defeat of the season as Palace boosted their survival hopes with a 2-1 win. Tott...
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Tiger Woods: Masters too early for four-time champion's return - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Tiger Woods will not play in this year's Masters at Augusta because he is "not tournament ready" and does not know when he will return.
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Coverage: Watch highlights of the first two days before live and uninterrupted coverage of the weekend's action on BBC Two and up to four live streams available online. Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra. Read live text commentary, analysis and social media on the BBC Sport website and the spo...
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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss says 'retirement is dying' as he vows to continue - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger repeats his desire to manage next season as "retirement is dying" for people of his age.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has reiterated his desire to manage next season as he believes "retirement is dying" for people of his age. Wenger, 67, has been criticised by some fans after the Gunners slipped to sixth in the Premier League following four defeats in their past f...
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Is it foolish for a woman to cycle alone across the Middle East? - BBC News
2017-04-01
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When Rebecca Lowe set off solo from the UK for Iran by bicycle, friends thought she had taken leave of her senses.
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When Rebecca Lowe set off solo from the UK for Iran by bicycle, her friends thought she had taken leave of her senses. But although she had to endure gropers, extreme heat and heavy-handed police, most of the people she met were a long way removed from stereotypes. The day I left London to embark on a 6,000-mile (10,0...
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Masters 2017: Danny Willett - inside the ropes with a Masters winner - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Masters champion Danny Willett and his caddie Jonathan Swift talk us through their sensational back nine at Augusta to win the 2016 title.
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Coverage: Watch highlights of the first two days before live and uninterrupted coverage of the weekend's action on BBC Two and up to four live streams available online. Listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra. Read live text commentary, analysis and social media on the BBC Sport website and the spo...
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European Rugby Champions Cup: Leinster 32-17 Wasps - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Leinster put four tries past Premiership leaders Wasps at the Aviva Stadium to reach the European Champions Cup semi-final.
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union Leinster put four tries past Premiership leaders Wasps to reach the European Champions Cup semi-final. A sparkling first half by the three-time champions had them in control at 22-3 ahead with Isa Nacewa, Jack Conan and Robbie Henshaw scoring tries. Shellshocked Wasps ra...
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The Boat Races: William Warr set to face ex-Cambridge team-mates with Oxford - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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William Warr is the third person in the history of the Boat Races to switch sides, and his ex-Cambridge team-mates won't talk to him.
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Coverage: Watch live on BBC One, BBC Sport website and the sport app. There are supposed to be only two options. In or out. Cambridge or Oxford. You can't be both. In the long history of one of sport's most enduring rivalries, just two men have crossed the line. When the the 163rd Boat Race gets under way on the riv...
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The enduring appeal of Adrian Mole, aged 50 - BBC News
2017-04-01
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The fictional diarist has reached his half-century, but what is the secret behind his success?
Leicester
Adrian Mole, the angst-ridden diarist created by the late Sue Townsend, reaches his 50th birthday on 2 April. His diaries, over eight volumes, made Townsend one of the best-selling British authors of recent decades. But what made the character so compelling? Stephen Mangan played Mole in the 2001 TV adaption of Townse...
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Dundee 0-7 Aberdeen - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Defender Andrew Considine scores a hat-trick as Aberdeen hammer Dundee 7-0 to ensure Celtic must wait to be crowned champions.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Defender Andrew Considine scored a hat-trick as Aberdeen hammered a dismal Dundee side to ensure Celtic must wait to be crowned Premiership champions. A win for Dee would have handed the title to Celtic, but their visitors put that prospect to bed in the first half. A Consi...
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UK faces tough divorce from the EU - BBC News
2017-04-01
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What calculations will come into play as the union reveals its negotiating stance with the UK?
Europe
It is clear that the UK will face a tough divorce from the European Union after European Council President Donald Tusk characterised the forthcoming talks as "difficult, complex" and possibly "confrontational". From the outset it is clear that the EU side will control the agenda. That was underlined again on Friday i...
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Johanna Konta: Miami Open winner is targeting world number one spot - BBC Sport
2017-04-01
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Britain's Johanna Konta will move to seventh in the rankings after claiming the biggest title of her career at the Miami Open.
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis Britain's Johanna Konta is targeting the world number one ranking after claiming the biggest title of her career at the Miami Open. The 25-year-old British number one beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-3 to claim £940,000 in prize money and is set to climb to seventh in the world. ...
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Tony Adams: Granada name ex-Arsenal and England captain head coach - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Former England and Arsenal captain Tony Adams is appointed head coach of Granada until the end of the season.
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Last updated on .From the section European Football Former England and Arsenal captain Tony Adams has been appointed head coach of Granada until the end of the season. Adams replaces Lucas Alcaraz, who was sacked on Monday after a 3-1 home defeat by Valencia that leaves them 19th in La Liga. The 50-year-old had been...
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Lewis Hamilton: The 2017 Formula 1 season could be most of exciting of my career - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Chinese Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton believes 2017 could go down to the wire between Mercedes and Ferrari.
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Last updated on .From the section Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton believes the 2017 Formula 1 season could be "the most exciting" of his career. The Mercedes driver is tied on points with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel after his victory in the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton predicted the initiative would swing back and forth bet...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39545971
Yorkshire v Hampshire: Hants complete remarkable run-chase to win - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Hampshire successfully chase 320 to complete a remarkable comeback win over Yorkshire at Headingley.
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Hampshire chased a target of 320 on day three to complete a remarkable County Championship win at Yorkshire. Resuming on 10-0, the away side began well, Michael Carberry (41), Jimmy Adams (72) and James Vince (44) all contributing to take them to 176-3. Further runs from Rilee Rossouw (47) and Liam Dawson (37) edged ...
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Masters 2017: Sergio Garcia pips Justin Rose to win at Augusta - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Spain's Sergio Garcia ends his long wait for a first major title with a thrilling play-off win over England's Justin Rose at the Masters.
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Spain's Sergio Garcia ends his long wait for a first major title with a thrilling play-off win over England's Justin Rose at the Masters. Available to UK users only.
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Lewis Hamilton-Sebastian Vettel rivalry could lead to classic F1 season - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel's burgeoning rivalry is proof we could have the most intense title battle for a decade, says Andrew Benson.
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Two races down, a win and a second place apiece for Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, and the prospect of the most exciting championship fight for many years. Formula 1 has been waiting for this for a long time - arguably too long. The last three years of Mercedes domination led to existential questions about the s...
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Claudio Ranieri: Former Leicester City boss thinks he may have been pushed out - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Former Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri believes someone within the club was working against him, but does not think the players got him sacked.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Former Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri believes that someone within the club was working against him, but does not think the players got him sacked. The Italian led the Foxes to the Premier League title last season but was dismissed in February. "I can't believe my players k...
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Masters 2017: Sergio Garcia pips Justin Rose to win at Augusta - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Spain's Sergio Garcia ends his long wait for a first major title with a thrilling play-off win over England's Justin Rose at the Masters.
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Last updated on .From the section Golf Spain's Sergio Garcia won his first major title at his 74th attempt with a thrilling play-off victory over England's Justin Rose at the Masters. Both players finished on nine under par after 72 holes at Augusta, setting up a sudden-death play-off on the 18th. Garcia, 37, holed ...
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Dele Alli: Better than Lampard, Gerrard and Beckham combined? - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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The Tottenham midfielder is enjoying a remarkable season – and his stats suggest he is on course to surpass the feats of some of the Premier League's greats.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Is Dele Alli among England's greats? How good was that Manchester City team goal? Is Philippe Coutinho now Brazil's greatest export? We try to answer those questions and take a look at some of the other interesting stats from the weekend. Could Alli be 'The Greatest'? The ...
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Garth Crooks' team of the week: Coutinho, Alli, Ibrahimovic, Luiz, Hazard - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Dele Alli's form causes contention in the BBC studio and who do England need in midfield? It's Garth's team of the week.
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Chelsea beat Bournemouth 3-1 to stay seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Tottenham remain second after a 4-0 win at home to Watford. Liverpool stay third with a 2-1 win at Stoke City, Manchester City remain fourth following a 3-1 victory over Hull City, and Manchester United climb up to fifth as...
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Sadio Mane: Liverpool forward to have knee surgery and will miss the end of the season - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Liverpool forward Sadio Mane will undergo an operation on a knee injury on Tuesday and is expected to be out for two months.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Liverpool forward Sadio Mane will have an operation on a knee injury on Tuesday and will miss the rest of the season. He damaged cartilage in his left knee in a collision with Leighton Baines in a 3-1 home win over Everton. Manager Jurgen Klopp had said Mane, 25, needed sur...
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Decoding Russia's response to Johnson's cancelled trip - BBC News
2017-04-10
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What does Moscow's reaction to the foreign secretary's no-show say about Anglo-Russian relations?
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The Russian embassy in London called Mr Johnson's cancellation deplorable and absurd The Russians have reacted with a mixture of contempt and fury to the cancellation of the foreign secretary's trip to Moscow. It suggests they do, perhaps surprisingly, care quite a lot about it. In a series of tweets, the Russian em...
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World Cup 2026: USA, Canada & Mexico to make joint bid - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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The USA, Canada and Mexico say they will make a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup - the first after expansion from 32 to 48 teams.
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Last updated on .From the section Football The United States, Canada and Mexico have announced they will make a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup. It will be the first tournament after the expansion from 32 teams to 48 and, if successful, would be the first time a World Cup has been shared by three hosts. The pro...
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Ross Barkley: Everton manager Ronald Koeman warns midfielder he could be sold - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Everton midfielder Ross Barkley should be sold if he does not sign a new contract, says manager Ronald Koeman.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Everton midfielder Ross Barkley should be sold if he does not sign a new contract, says manager Ronald Koeman. The 23-year-old England international, who set up the first of Romelu Lukaku's two goals in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Leicester, has a year left on his deal. "We o...
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Microdosing: The people taking LSD with their breakfast - BBC News
2017-04-10
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Users say it boosts creativity and can have medicinal benefits, despite a lack of scientific research.
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This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Simpa says microdosing helps to alleviate his mental health problems There is a small community of people in the UK who "microdose" - or take small amounts of psychedelic drugs as part of their daily lives. They say it boost...
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Rhys Webb: Past troubles temper Wales scrum-half's Lions hopes - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Touring New Zealand with the Lions would be the pinnacle of Rhys Webb's career, but injury experience prompts caution over his hopes.
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Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby Coverage: Scrum V Live on BBC Two Wales, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live scores online Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb says being selected for the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand would be the pinnacle of his ca...
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Why do University Challenge contestants go viral? - BBC News
2017-04-10
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This series has seen Eric Monkman and Bobby Seagull find fame on social media.
Entertainment & Arts
Seagull (left) and Monkman have been the stars of the Jeremy Paxman-fronted current series University Challenge is, quite simply, the most fiendishly difficult quiz show on TV. Most of us can just about get a few questions right on Eggheads or The Chase - but few of us would have a chance against Jeremy Paxman. With...
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Keiron Cunningham: St Helens part company with head coach - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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St Helens part company with head coach Keiron Cunningham after 24 years as a player and coach at the Super League club.
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby League St Helens have parted company with head coach Keiron Cunningham with the club seventh in Super League. He has spent 24 years at the club as a player and on the coaching staff, and has a statue outside their home ground. Cunningham, 40, played 496 times for Saints during...
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One For Arthur wins the Grand National for Scotland, injured jockeys and 'golf widows' - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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One For Arthur's victory is one for Scotland, one for injured jockeys and one for 'two golf widows'.
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Last updated on .From the section Horse Racing One For Arthur. One for Scotland, one for a jockey back from injury and two golf 'widows' on the weekend of the Masters. In the great tradition of the famous race, the 170th edition of the Grand National at Aintree delivered a story with many strands. The 14-1 winner On...
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Reanne Evans' World Championship bid over after defeat by Lee Walker - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Reanne Evans says she was "gutted" to lose a marathon in the World Championship second qualifying round tie to Lee Walker.
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Last updated on .From the section Snooker Reanne Evans said she was "gutted" to lose a marathon World Championship second qualifying round tie to Lee Walker. The 11-time women's world champion fought back from 6-1 down to 9-6 before Welshman Walker sealed it. "I was in control of most of the frames," Evans told BBC ...
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The bad news that inspired a woman's sparkling success - BBC News
2017-04-10
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Karen Lynch was inspired to quit the corporate rat race and take over at bottled water firm Belu.
Business
It was the double blow of the death of a best friend and a health problem that made Karen Lynch decide to quit the corporate rat race. "Losing my close friend made me realise life is too short," says Karen, now the boss of bottled water business Belu. "I wanted to do something more personal." So in 2008, then aged 38...
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Masters 2017: Justin Rose positive on Augusta hopes after Sergio Garcia play-off - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Masters runner-up Justin Rose believes he will contend again at Augusta National after losing a play-off to Sergio Garcia.
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Masters runner-up Justin Rose believes he will have "many more chances" to win at Augusta National in the wake of his play-off defeat by Sergio Garcia. Rose, 36, held a two-shot lead with five holes to go but lost when Garcia birdied the first extra hole on Sunday. He had a one-shot lead on the 17th but made bogey an...
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Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Crystal Palace boost their survival hopes to leave Arsenal struggling to maintain their run of top-four finishes under Arsene Wenger.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Crystal Palace continued their recent revival to boost their Premier League survival hopes and leave Arsenal struggling to maintain their run of top-four finishes under Arsene Wenger. Palace led through Andros Townsend's close-range finish, doubling their lead when Yohan Cab...
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Ross Barkley: Everton midfielder was victim of unprovoked attack, says lawyer - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Everton's Ross Barkley was the victim of an "unprovoked attack" in a bar, his lawyer says, as police investigate footage of the alleged incident.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Everton midfielder Ross Barkley was the victim of an "unprovoked attack" in a Liverpool bar, his lawyer has said. CCTV footage circulating on social media shows the 23-year-old England player being hit in the face by a man. Barkley was not seriously injured in the incident,...
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Sergio Garcia: Masters winner delighted to join idols Ballesteros and Olazabal - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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Sergio Garcia pays tribute to fellow Spaniards Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal after becoming a major champion by winning the Masters.
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Sergio Garcia said it was "amazing" to join his Spanish idols Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal as a Masters champion by winning at Augusta. Garcia beat England's Justin Rose in a play-off on Sunday to finally end a run of 73 majors without a victory. The Spaniard won on what would have been the 60th birthday ...
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Quebec's maple syrup producers seeking global domination - BBC News
2017-04-10
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Maple producers in the province are aggressively marketing the syrup abroad as a sugar alternative.
US & Canada
Martin Picard looks at a test batch of his maple syrup at his sugar shack Maple syrup isn't just for pancakes anymore, thanks to a group of maple syrup producers in Quebec who are trying to turn a cottage industry into a global empire. Montreal chef Martin Picard says maple syrup runs through the veins of Quebecers l...
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Masters 2017: Is Sergio Garcia winning at Augusta the perfect sporting story? - BBC Sport
2017-04-10
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After convincing himself throughout his career that he was only good enough for second, is Sergio Garcia's Masters win the perfect sporting story?
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"I'm not good enough. I don't have the thing I need to have. I've come to the conclusion that I need to play for second or third place." Sport is supposed to be all about unbreakable self-belief and unshakeable mental fortitude. Vulnerabilities are tucked away for dark private moments with family and coaches, or alone...
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Eta's violent campaign ends with hardly a whisper - BBC News
2017-04-10
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The BBC's Lyse Doucet witnesses a quiet end to a once highly violent separatist campaign.
Europe
Eta still exists even though it has now closed an important chapter of its history In the final days before the Basque separatist group Eta gave up its guns, mediators spoke of "jitters" over whether this long-awaited moment would go according to plan. And as we drove into San Sebastian, in the heart of Spain's Basqu...
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What do Europeans really think about British culture? - BBC Three
2017-04-10
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Queuing, tea and talking about the weather. Are us Brits really that predictable? A few UK-based Europeans who we spoke to (before the referendum) seemed to think so. What's more, they wouldn't have it any other way. We'll say 'cheers' to that.
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What do Europeans really think about British culture? Queuing, tea and talking about the weather. Are us Brits really that predictable? A few UK-based Europeans who we spoke to (before the referendum) seemed to think so. What's more, they wouldn't have it any other way. We'll say 'cheers' to that.
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Six Supreme Court cases Justice Neil Gorsuch could rule on - BBC News
2017-04-10
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As Neil Gorsuch is confirmed to the Supreme Court, here are six hot-button issues he could have a say on.
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Mr Gorsuch will be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice on Monday Neil Gorsuch has been confirmed as a Supreme Court justice, following a bitter and partisan battle over his nomination by President Trump. The conservative judge could be required early on to weigh in on several hot-button issues due before the court, ...
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'Why I'm crowdfunding to adopt an orphan boy' - BBC News
2017-04-10
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Emilie Larter, 25, hopes to legally become Adam's mum and bring him from Uganda to the UK.
UK
When Emilie Larter held a five-day-old orphan in her arms, it set her on a journey to becoming a mum. The 25-year-old was volunteering for a children's charity in Uganda when staff received news that a woman had died - leaving behind seven children. The youngest was a baby boy who didn't even have a name. With no-on...
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Five things cosmetic surgeons think you should know - BBC Three
2017-04-11
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Weighing up a facial filler, Brazilian butt-lift or one of the many other cosmetic procedures available? Here are five things you might want to consider beforehandWith thanks to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
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Five things cosmetic surgeons think you should know Weighing up a facial filler, Brazilian butt-lift or one of the many other cosmetic procedures available? Here are five things you might want to consider beforehandWith thanks to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
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Marc Bartra: Borussia Dortmund defender injured in bus attack 'doing much better' - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Borussia Dortmund defender Marc Bartra thanks people for messages of support after being injured in the bomb attack on the team bus.
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Last updated on .From the section European Football Borussia Dortmund defender Marc Bartra says he is "doing much better" after being injured when his side's bus was damaged by explosions in Germany. Bartra, 26, fractured his wrist in the incident, which led to Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first-leg again...
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United Airlines incident: What went wrong? - BBC News
2017-04-11
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Overbooking flights is a common practice. Why did this incident turn violent?
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This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. A common seating problem on a United Airlines flight on Sunday ended with a man being bloodied and dragged from his seat and an already troubled airline earning more bad press. How did it all go so wrong? Overbooking on fli...
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Sam Warburton: Blues flanker faces six- week lay-off - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Lions captaincy contender Sam Warburton facing six-week lay-off after suffering a medial knee ligament injury against Ulster.
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Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby Sam Warburton: How the Lions captain injured his knee Wales' Sam Warburton has been ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a medial knee ligament injury against Ulster on 7 April. But the Cardiff Blues flanker is likely to be fit for the British and ...
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France election: South-west voters eye Brexit with envy - BBC News
2017-04-11
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Emma Jane Kirby finds voters ready for something different in the forthcoming presidential election.
Europe
Pensioner Genevieve is excited to meet someone from "Brexit Britain" and wishes France could also leave the European Union To find out what French voters make of their forthcoming presidential election, I am following the route of the Tour de France and this week I've reached the south-west of the country. Pensioner ...
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MCC confirms sendings-off and other laws to come in on 1 October - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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The MCC confirms that a series of law changes - including the introduction of sendings-off - will come into effect on 1 October.
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Last updated on .From the section Cricket The MCC has confirmed that a series of law changes - including the introduction of sendings-off - will come into effect on 1 October. A new law entitled 'players' conduct' gives umpires a range of powers, from imposing penalty runs to ejection from the match. Bat sizes will ...
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The Americans volunteering to watch executions - BBC News
2017-04-11
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In some death penalty states, the law says volunteers with no connection to the crime must watch every execution.
US & Canada
Teresa and Larry Clark, from Waynesboro, VA, have witnessed multiple executions Teresa Clark has watched three strangers die. She held her husband's hand the first time, but after that the experience began to feel normal. The couple, who run a chimney sweeping business in Waynesboro, Virginia, volunteer to watch exec...
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'Blood contamination tore my family apart' - BBC News
2017-04-11
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Families of people infected with HIV and hepatitis by NHS treatments still seek a public inquiry.
Health
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Brothers David, Vincent and Barry all died as a result of blood contamination Thousands of people with haemophilia were infected with HIV and hepatitis as a result of NHS treatments in the 1970s and 80s. But their families a...
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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss says future 'not affecting players' despite defeat - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Arsene Wenger says uncertainty over his future is not affecting his Arsenal players, but says their 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace is "a big worry".
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Last updated on .From the section Football Arsene Wenger says the uncertainty over his future is not affecting his Arsenal players, but admits their 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace is "a big worry". Wenger is out of contract at the end of the season and has been offered a new two-year deal, although he is yet to announc...
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Claudio Ranieri: Former Leicester City boss thinks he may have been pushed out - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Former Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri believes someone within the club was working against him, but does not think the players got him sacked.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Former Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri believes that someone within the club was working against him, but does not think the players got him sacked. The Italian led the Foxes to the Premier League title last season but was dismissed in February. "I can't believe my players k...
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Meet the female entrepreneurs using tech for good - BBC News
2017-04-11
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Philanthropy tech is on the rise, from gaming with a conscience to video ads earning cash for charities.
Business
When Jude Ower entered the gaming industry she was one of very few women Jude Ower loved playing video games as a child, but she never dreamed that her passion would eventually become a force for good and win her accolades and honours. After 12 years making games for education and training, she went on to create an i...
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Atletico Madrid 1-0 Leicester - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Leicester keep Atletico Madrid within reach as they restrict the hosts to one goal in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.
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Last updated on .From the section Football Leicester City kept Atletico Madrid within reach as they restricted the dominant Spaniards to a single goal in their Champions League quarter-final first leg. Koke had already hit the visitors' post in the first half when the referee judged Marc Albrighton's foul on Antoine ...
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Borussia Dortmund team bus involved in explosion before Monaco game - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Borussia Dortmund's Champions League quarter-final with Monaco is postponed after the Dortmund team bus was damaged by an explosion.
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Last updated on .From the section European Football Borussia Dortmund's Champions League quarter-final with Monaco has been postponed after the Dortmund team bus was damaged by an explosion. The German team confirmed that defender Marc Bartra broke his wrist in an incident near their hotel and required hospital treat...
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Trump’s lack of clarity on foreign policy may prove catastrophic - BBC News
2017-04-11
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The US's lack of clarity on foreign policy could prove catastrophic, the BBC's Jonathan Marcus reports.
US & Canada
The lack of clarity with US foreign policy is a cause of concern for America's allies Just a few days ago the Russian embassy in London responded on its Twitter feed to the British Foreign Secretary's announcement that he was cancelling his planned visit to Moscow. Accompanying the Russian tweet was a picture of the ...
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Masters 2017: Serene Sergio Garcia may have unlocked the secret to winning majors - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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After an 18-year wait for a first major, Sergio Garcia may have discovered the mental strength to add more, writes Iain Carter.
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Last updated on .From the section Golf Serenity was a word that sprang to mind throughout the epic Masters that spawned Sergio Garcia's maiden major victory. The 37-year-old broke through thanks to an apparent inner peace that enabled him to cope with all that Augusta and the elements could throw at him. Whether it ...
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Juventus 3-0 Barcelona - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Paulo Dybala scores twice as Juventus take charge of their Champions League quarter-final tie with Barcelona.
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Last updated on .From the section European Football Paulo Dybala scored twice as Juventus took charge of their Champions League quarter-final tie with Barcelona courtesy of a commanding first-leg display in Turin. The Argentine forward curled home both of his goals before the break, the first from an angle inside the...
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World Cup 2026: USA, Canada & Mexico to make joint bid - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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The USA, Canada and Mexico say they will make a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup - the first after expansion from 32 to 48 teams.
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Last updated on .From the section Football The United States, Canada and Mexico have announced they will make a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup. It will be the first tournament after the expansion from 32 teams to 48 and, if successful, would be the first time a World Cup has been shared by three hosts. The pro...
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Mike Phillips: Former Wales & Lions scrum-half to quit at end of Sale's season - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Former Wales and British and Irish Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips, a double Grand Slam winner, is to retire when Sale Sharks' season ends.
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Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby Former Wales and British and Irish Lions scrum-half Mike Phillips is to retire when Sale Sharks' season ends. The 34-year-old won two Grand Slams with Wales, in a career that spanned the 2003-2015 World Cups. In all, he made 99 Test appearances, five of them in two Lions...
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Heather Watson and Naomi Broady knocked out of Biel Bienne Open - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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British pair Heather Watson and Naomi Broady are knocked out in the first round of the Biel Bienne Open in Switzerland.
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Heather Watson and Naomi Broady knocked out of Biel Bienne Open Last updated on .From the section Tennis British pair Heather Watson and Naomi Broady were both knocked out in the first round of the Biel Bienne Open in Switzerland. Watson, world ranked 110th, was beaten 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 by the Estonian Anett Kontaveit, wh...
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Rhys Webb: Past troubles temper Wales scrum-half's Lions hopes - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Touring New Zealand with the Lions would be the pinnacle of Rhys Webb's career, but injury experience prompts caution over his hopes.
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Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby Coverage: Scrum V Live on BBC Two Wales, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live scores online Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb says being selected for the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand would be the pinnacle of his ca...
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Turkey referendum: Critics abroad fear Erdogan's reach - BBC News
2017-04-11
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How do Turks in the Netherlands feel about Turkey's controversial referendum on 16 April?
Europe
Protests gripped Rotterdam in March when a Dutch ban on visits by Turkish ministers enraged Ankara How do Turks in the Netherlands feel about Turkey's controversial referendum on 16 April? Turks living abroad are already voting - deciding whether to give President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers. The BBC's A...
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Scout leaders: 'It's the best non-paid job in the world' - BBC News
2017-04-11
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Volunteers who have donned a woggle and neckerchief share the ups and downs of leading Scouting groups.
UK
A shortage of leaders has left thousands of children stuck on a waiting list to become Scouts, Beavers, Cubs or Explorers, the Scout Association says. Here, two people to have donned the Scouts' woggle and scarf describe the ups and downs of being a volunteer. Lynn Dredge, who leads her local Beaver group for six- to...
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Aboriginal Australian rules players demand end to racial abuse - BBC Sport
2017-04-11
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Aboriginal Australian rules players write an open letter to the sport's fans calling for an end to racial abuse.
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Last updated on .From the section Sport Aboriginal players from Australian rules football's AFL have written an open letter to the sport's fans calling for an end to racial abuse. It comes after Port Adelaide Power's Paddy Ryder and Adelaide Crows player Eddie Betts were racially abused during a match at Adelaide Ova...
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