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Carl Forster: Whitehaven coach, 24, plotting Challenge Cup upset against Halifax - BBC Sport | 2017-04-07 | null | Whitehaven's Carl Forster, one of British sport's youngest professional head coaches, hopes to make his mark in the Challenge Cup. | null | One of British sport's youngest professional head coaches is hoping to make his mark in rugby league's oldest cup competition.
At 24, Carl Forster has only been playing as a professional for seven years, but he was given the job as head coach when Whitehaven were relegated to England's third tier in 2016.
And now he ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/39519133 |
Agents' fees paid by English clubs up by 38% for 2016-17 - BBC Sport | 2017-04-07 | null | Agents' fees paid by English clubs rise 38% - up from £160m to £220m - according to figures released by the Football Association. | null | The amount paid by English clubs to agents has risen by 38% in a year - up from £160m to £220m.
The Premier League paid £174m to agents, up from £130m, with Manchester City being the biggest spenders (£26.3m) ahead of Chelsea (£25.1m) and Manchester United (£19m).
England's second tier, the Championship, spent £42.4m... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39526917 |
Six Nations: Condensed tournament would 'meddle with players' health' - BBC Sport | 2017-04-07 | null | Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies says condensing the Six Nations would "meddle with players' health". | null | Last updated on .From the section Welsh Rugby
Condensing the Six Nations Championship by a week would "meddle with players' health", says Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chairman Gareth Davies.
Plans by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) would remove one of the two weeks when games are not played to create space for a new global... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39520704 |
Jemima Sumgong: 2016 Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test - BBC Sport | 2017-04-07 | null | Reigning Olympic and London marathon champion Jemima Sumgong is the latest high-profile Kenyan athlete to fail a drugs test. | null | Last updated on .From the section Athletics
Reigning Olympic and London marathon champion Jemima Sumgong is the latest Kenyan athlete to fail a drugs test.
The 32-year-old tested positive for banned substance EPO in an out of competition test carried out by athletics' governing body the IAAF.
Sumgong - the first Ken... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39522434 |
Davis Cup, France v Great Britain: Kyle Edmund & Dan Evans lose singles matches - BBC Sport | 2017-04-07 | null | Britain's Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans both lose their singles matches on the first day of the Davis Cup quarter-final against France in Rouen. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Watch live coverage of Saturday's doubles from 13:10 BST on BBC One, with extra coverage on BBC Red Button and online, connected TVs, the BBC Sport website and app
Great Britain's Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans lost their singles matches on the first day of the Davis Cup quarter-fi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39529874 |
Masters 2017: BBC Two coverage - BBC Sport | 2017-04-07 | null | Watch live BBC Two coverage from the final day of The Masters. | null | Watch live BBC Two coverage from the final day of The Masters.
This is a live BBC Two stream, due to start at 1830 BST. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39454150 |
Masters 2017: Final round tee times, groupings and schedule - BBC Sport | 2017-04-07 | null | The tee times, groupings and schedule for the final round at the 2017 Masters at Augusta. | null | Coverage: Watch 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. Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and sport app. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39497126 |
England women 1-1 Italy women - BBC Sport | 2017-04-07 | null | England are held to a frustrating draw despite dominating against Italy at Vale Park. | null | Last updated on .From the section Women's Football
England were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy at Vale Park in a game marred by a serious injury.
After a goalless first half in which the Lionesses dominated, striker Jodie Taylor's fine first-time lob gave England a deserved lead.
Striker Toni Duggan could have won it, ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39526189 |
Brendan Rodgers: Celtic manager signs new four-year deal - BBC Sport | 2017-04-07 | null | Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers "couldn't be happier" after signing a new contract with the Premiership champions until 2021. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a new four-year deal with the Scottish Premiership champions.
Rodgers, 44, has guided Celtic to the league title and the League Cup in his debut season since succeeding Ronny Deila.
The former Liverpool, Swansea City, Reading and Wa... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39526811 |
Celtic 3-1 Kilmarnock - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Champions Celtic survive a brief second-half scare before cruising to a comfortable Scottish Premiership victory over Kilmarnock. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Champions Celtic survived a brief second-half scare before cruising to a comfortable victory over Kilmarnock.
Stuart Armstrong gave the hosts the lead with a 25-yard drive that flew in through a crowd of players.
Jordan Jones drew Killie level against the run of play after ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39463978 |
The race to destroy space garbage - BBC News | 2017-04-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Millions of pieces of human-made trash are orbiting the Earth. Some are tiny, but all pose a risk. | US & Canada | A visualisation of the satellites and other debris around earth
Millions of pieces of human-made trash are now orbiting the Earth. Some are tiny, others are large enough to be seen with a telescope, but all pose a risk to space craft and satellites.
And according to experts the threat is growing as space becomes more... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39521406 |
Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Brighton beat QPR to return to the top of the Championship with their third win in the space of six days. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Brighton beat QPR to return to the top of the Championship with their third win in the space of six days.
Glenn Murray's 21st goal of the season broke the deadlock in the second half after he and Tomer Hemed saw first-half finishes disallowed for offside.
Sebastien Pocognol... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39451431 |
Davis Cup: Great Britain out after loss to France in Rouen - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Great Britain are out of the Davis Cup after a 3-0 quarter-final loss to France as Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot lose in the doubles. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Great Britain are out of the Davis Cup after a 3-0 quarter-final defeat by France, as Jamie Murray and Dom Inglot lost in the doubles.
Murray and Inglot were beaten 7-6 (9-7) 5-7 7-5 7-5 by Nicolas Mahut and Julien Benneteau on day two in Rouen.
On Friday, Kyle Edmund lost th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39539889 |
Chinese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton beats Sebastian Vettel to pole - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins a tight fight with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel to take pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. | null | Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won a tight fight with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel to take pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.
Hamilton beat Vettel by 0.186 seconds for his second pole in two races, while the German edged the second Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas by 0.001secs.
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen made it t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39537606 |
Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton calls for race weekend changes after Shanghai cancellation - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton calls for a rethink of procedures in bad weather following a farcical day of practice at the Chinese Grand Prix. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Coverage: Practice and qualifying on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra; race on BBC Radio 5 live. Live text commentary, leaderboard and imagery on BBC Sport website and app
Lewis Hamilton has called for a rethink of Formula 1's procedures in bad weather following a farcical day... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39526963 |
Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Chelsea maintain their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with an entertaining victory over spirited Bournemouth. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Chelsea maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with an entertaining victory over spirited Bournemouth.
Pressured by Tottenham's earlier thrashing of Watford, the visitors looked to be cruising after two goals in three first-half minutes.
But Bour... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39464042 |
Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 Watford - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Tottenham keep up the pressure on Chelsea with an impressive victory over Watford, their sixth consecutive Premier League win. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Tottenham kept up the pressure on leaders Chelsea with an impressive home victory over Watford, their sixth consecutive Premier League win.
Watford had started brightly, but Dele Alli's sumptuous strike - curled into the top corner after Son Heung-min's pass - signalled thei... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39463992 |
Grand National 2017: One For Arthur, ridden by Derek Fox, wins - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | The 14-1 shot One For Arthur, ridden by Derek Fox and trained by Lucinda Russell, wins the 2017 Grand National at Aintree. | null | Last updated on .From the section Horse Racing
One For Arthur became only the second Scottish-trained winner of the Grand National after a four-and-a-half-length victory at Aintree.
The 14-1 shot, ridden by Derek Fox and trained by Lucinda Russell, charged clear to finish ahead of Cause Of Causes (16-1) and Saint Are... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/39540944 |
Premiership: Saracens 40-19 Harlequins - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Chris Ashton scores his fifth try in three games as Saracens confirm a Premiership play-off spot by beating Harlequins at Wembley. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Chris Ashton scored his fifth try in three games as Saracens confirmed a Premiership play-off spot by beating London rivals Harlequins at Wembley.
Quins' Nick Evans opened the scoring with the first of four penalties, but Ashton's try and Schalk Brits' score put Sarries 1... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39491020 |
Masters 2017: Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler, Thomas Pieters & Charley Hoffman share Augusta lead - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Charley Hoffman's overnight advantage is wiped out as Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler and Thomas Pieters join him in the lead at the halfway stage at Augusta. | null | Last updated on .From the section Golf
Charley Hoffman's overnight advantage was wiped out as Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler and Thomas Pieters pegged him back for a four-way tie at the halfway stage of the Masters at Augusta.
American Hoffman, 40, carded a three-over 75 to drop to four under overall, before Spain's Ga... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39535566 |
The 7 most controversial dance fads in music - BBC Music | 2017-04-08 | null | From the waltz to twerking, nothing manages to appal parents more than a new move for the dancefloor | null | Friday 31 March saw the Ballet Final of BBC Young Dancer 2017 on BBC Four, and while we might not think of ballet as being a controversial dance form, it's caused its fair share of scandals - not least when Vaslav Nijinsky's choreography combined with Igor Stravinsky's score to cause a near-riot at the premiere of The ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/articles/774cb619-5082-4da9-8990-e3903f283522?intc_type=promo&intc_location=news&intc_campaign=dancefad&intc_linkname=bbcmusic_ent_article1 |
Scotland could leave the UK, and join Canada instead, says author - BBC News | 2017-04-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Canadian writer Ken McGoogan thinks Canada should invite Scotland to become its 11th province. | US & Canada | As Scotland pushes for a second referendum on independence, one man is asking the previously unthinkable - if you're going to quit the UK, why not join Canada?
"I think it would be terrific for both Scotland and Canada," he says.
McGoogan first laid out his proposal in an opinion piece published in Canadian newspaper... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39510351 |
One For Arthur wins the Grand National for Scotland, injured jockeys and 'golf widows' - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | One For Arthur's victory is one for Scotland, one for injured jockeys and one for 'two golf widows'. | null | 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... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/39541910 |
Grand National 2017: The Last Samuri heads 40-horse line-up at Aintree - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | A field of 40 horses headed by The Last Samuri is set to contest the 170th running of the Grand National on Saturday. | null | Last updated on .From the section Horse Racing
Coverage: Build-up and live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live from 13:00, with text updates and pinstickers' guide on the BBC Sport website and app.
A field of 40 horses headed by The Last Samuri is set to contest the 170th running of the Grand National on Saturday.
Last y... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/39530709 |
Stoke City 1-2 Liverpool - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Liverpool come from behind to beat Stoke City in a dramatic game and stay on course for a top-four Premier League finish. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Liverpool came from behind to beat Stoke City and stay on course for a top-four finish thanks to goals by substitutes Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino.
Unmarked Jon Walters headed the hosts into the lead after meeting Xherdan Shaqiri's cross, as the Reds failed to regis... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39463995 |
Chinese GP: Sebastian Vettel on top in final practice as Ferraris outshine Mercedes - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Sebastian Vettel is fastest in final practice in China as the Ferraris outshine their rivals Mercedes going into qualifying. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Coverage: Qualifying on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra; race on BBC Radio 5 live. Live text commentary, leaderboard and imagery on BBC Sport website and app.
Sebastian Vettel led a Ferrari one-two in final practice at the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes appeared to struggle t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39537316 |
Davis Cup, France v Great Britain: Kyle Edmund & Dan Evans lose singles matches - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Britain's Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans both lose their singles matches on the first day of the Davis Cup quarter-final against France in Rouen. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
Watch live coverage of Saturday's doubles from 13:10 BST on BBC One, with extra coverage on BBC Red Button and online, connected TVs, the BBC Sport website and app
Great Britain's Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans lost their singles matches on the first day of the Davis Cup quarter-fi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39529874 |
Masters 2017: BBC Two coverage - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Watch live BBC Two coverage from the final day of The Masters. | null | Watch live BBC Two coverage from the final day of The Masters.
This is a live BBC Two stream, due to start at 1830 BST. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39454150 |
Beaten to death for being a dairy farmer - BBC News | 2017-04-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The BBC speaks to the survivors of a brutal attack on cattle traders by a "cow vigilante group". | India | Cows are considered sacred by the country's majority Hindu population
An Indian Muslim died of his injuries after a group of men transporting cattle were attacked by members of a suspected cow protection vigilante group. BBC Hindi's Nitin Srivastava travelled to the victim's village in the northern Indian state of Har... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-39511556 |
'My fertility app made me too stressed to conceive' - BBC News | 2017-04-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The "femtech" market is booming, but are apps aimed at women effective and reliable? | Business | Kathy Beaumont and her partner Chris decided fertility apps weren't for them
When Kathy Beaumont started trying for a baby two years ago, she turned to the many fertility apps on the market to discover when would be the best time of the month to conceive.
She took her temperature every day and logged it in an app cal... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39503947 |
Masters 2017: Sergio Garcia sinks a monster putt for birdie - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Sergio Garcia makes a monster 40 foot putt on the fifth hole to take him to five under par, one shot off the lead during his third round at the Augusta National | null | Sergio Garcia makes a monster 40-foot putt on the fifth hole to take him to five under par, one shot off the lead during his third round at the Augusta National.
WATCH MORE: 'Is it something remarkable?' Couples goes so close
Available to UK users only. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39542666 |
China laps up glossy TV corruption drama - BBC News | 2017-04-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A TV drama about corruption has become a hit in China, with some comparing it to House of Cards. | China blog | Weibo/In the Name of the People The TV show stars Chinese heart-throb Lu Yi (second from left)
A dashing detective bursts into a secret villa and uncovers huge stacks of cash stuffed in fridges, closets and beds. Meanwhile, the villa's owner - a government official - crawls on the floor and begs for his life.
This is... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-39524084 |
England women 1-1 Italy women - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | England are held to a frustrating draw despite dominating against Italy at Vale Park. | null | Last updated on .From the section Women's Football
England were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy at Vale Park in a game marred by a serious injury.
After a goalless first half in which the Lionesses dominated, striker Jodie Taylor's fine first-time lob gave England a deserved lead.
Striker Toni Duggan could have won it, ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39526189 |
Is it time to scrap gender specific awards? - BBC News | 2017-04-08 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | As Emma Watson wins the first gender-neutral MTV acting award, is it time to get rid of separate male and female award categories? | Entertainment & Arts | Watson said winning the prize was "very meaningful"
Emma Watson has won the MTV Movie and TV award for best big-screen actor - the first gender-neutral prize the ceremony has given out.
In her acceptance speech, the actress said winning the prize for her role in Beauty and the Beast was "very meaningful".
"To me, it... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39513543 |
Chinese Grand Prix: Who will win the race? - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | Hamilton? Vettel? Or Giovinazzi? Choose your winner and overall top 10 race result for the Chinese Grand Prix. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Coverage: Practice and qualifying on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra; race on BBC Radio 5 live. Live text commentary, leaderboard and imagery on BBC Sport website and app.
Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix looking for his fifth win in Shanghai.
No d... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39498065 |
Nicola Adams has belief in trainer Virgil Hunter - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | GB's double gold medallist Nicola Adams believes new trainer Virgil Hunter will play a key part in her success as a professional. | null | Last updated on .From the section Boxing
Coverage: Live text commentary and analysis on BBC Sport website and app
Great Britain's double gold medallist Nicola Adams believes new trainer Virgil Hunter will play a key part in success as a professional.
Adams will make her professional debut in Manchester on Saturday w... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39537604 |
Masters 2017: Justin Rose & Sergio Garcia share lead after day three - BBC Sport | 2017-04-08 | null | England's Justin Rose climbs into a share of the lead with Sergio Garcia of Spain as the battle for the Masters intensifies on day three at Augusta. | null | Last updated on .From the section Golf
-6 -5-4 Spieth (US), Moore (US), Hoffman (US); -3-2-1
England's Justin Rose jumped into a share of the lead with Spain's Sergio Garcia as the battle for the Masters intensified on day three at Augusta.
Rose, 36, sunk five birdies in the last seven holes in his five-under-par 67... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39543008 |
Lewis Hamilton: The 2017 Formula 1 season could be most of exciting of my career - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Chinese Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton believes 2017 could go down to the wire between Mercedes and Ferrari. | null | 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 | 2017-04-09 | null | Hampshire successfully chase 320 to complete a remarkable comeback win over Yorkshire at Headingley. | null | 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 ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/39542066 |
Masters 2017: Sergio Garcia pips Justin Rose to win at Augusta - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | 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. | null | 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. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39550387 |
Masters 2017: Matt Kuchar bags stunning hole-in-one on 16th - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Matt Kuchar shoots the first hole-in-one of the 2017 Masters on the 16th hole during the final round at Augusta. | null | Matt Kuchar shoots the first hole-in-one of the 2017 Masters on the 16th hole during the final round at Augusta.
Available to UK users only. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39549157 |
Chinese Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton beats Sebastian Vettel to pole - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins a tight fight with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel to take pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. | null | Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won a tight fight with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel to take pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.
Hamilton beat Vettel by 0.186 seconds for his second pole in two races, while the German edged the second Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas by 0.001secs.
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen made it t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39537606 |
Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Chelsea maintain their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with an entertaining victory over spirited Bournemouth. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Chelsea maintained their seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League with an entertaining victory over spirited Bournemouth.
Pressured by Tottenham's earlier thrashing of Watford, the visitors looked to be cruising after two goals in three first-half minutes.
But Bour... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39464042 |
Aberdeen 0-3 Rangers - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Two goals by Kenny Miller and one by substitute Joe Dodoo help Rangers cut the gap on second-place Aberdeen to nine points. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Rangers scored three times in five late second-half minutes to end second-place Aberdeen's run of 10 consecutive home wins and cut the gap to nine points.
In a scrappy first half, Joe Garner drew a save from Aberdeen keeper Joe Lewis and crossed for Martyn Waghorn to volley ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39470435 |
Masters 2017: Sergio Garcia pips Justin Rose to win at Augusta - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | 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. | null | 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 ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39549330 |
Claudio Bravo: Pep Guardiola says Man City keeper has world-class footwork - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Man City's Claudio Bravo is one of the world's top keepers when it comes to build-up play, manager Pep Guardiola said after beating Hull 3-1. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Manchester City's Claudio Bravo is one of the world's top keepers when it comes to build-up play, manager Pep Guardiola said after beating Hull 3-1.
Tigers defender Andrea Ranocchia beat him with a weak shot on Saturday - the visitors' only effort on target.
Bravo has now c... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39541762 |
Dele Alli: Better than Lampard, Gerrard and Beckham combined? - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | 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. | null | 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 ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39546664 |
Masters 2017: Oosthuizen's 'fantastic' bunker shot - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | 2010 Open champion Louis Oosthuizen almost holes a brilliant bunker shot on the seventh green on the final day of the 2017 Masters. | null | 2010 Open champion Louis Oosthuizen almost holes a brilliant bunker shot after using the slope the seventh green to feed back to the hole on the final day of the 2017 Masters.
WATCH MORE: Rose lights up back nine
WATCH MORE: Best shots of day three | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39548165 |
Nicola Adams beats Virginia Carcamo on her professional debut - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Great Britain's double gold medallist Nicola Adams marks her professional debut with a points victory over Virginia Carcamo. | null | Last updated on .From the section Boxing
Great Britain's double Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams marked her professional debut with a 40-36 points victory over Argentina's Virginia Carcamo in Manchester.
The 34-year-old was vastly superior in the flyweight contest, which was held over four, two-minute rounds.
"I ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39541999 |
One For Arthur wins the Grand National for Scotland, injured jockeys and 'golf widows' - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | One For Arthur's victory is one for Scotland, one for injured jockeys and one for 'two golf widows'. | null | 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... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/39541910 |
Sunderland 0-3 Manchester United - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Bottom club Sunderland's hopes of avoiding relegation suffer another setback as Manchester United ease to victory to climb to fifth in the table. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Bottom club Sunderland's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered another setback as Manchester United eased to victory to climb to fifth in the table.
Sunderland played with 10 men for more than 45 minutes after Sebastian Larsson's controversial red card for a challenge on And... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39470442 |
Everton 4-2 Leicester City - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Everton move within goal difference of Arsenal in sixth as Romelu Lukaku scores twice to check Leicester's recent renaissance. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Everton registered their seventh straight home league win as Romelu Lukaku scored twice to check Leicester's renaissance under boss Craig Shakespeare.
Tom Davies poked in for the hosts after 30 seconds, before Leicester rallied with a slick counter-attacking goal from Islam ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39470449 |
Davis Cup: France v GB descends into farce - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | The Davis Cup dead rubber singles match between GB's Dan Evans and France's Julien Benneteau descends into farce when Nicolas Mahut and coach Yannick Noah join the action. | null | The Davis Cup dead rubber singles match between Great Britain's Dan Evans and France's Julien Benneteau descends into farce when Nicolas Mahut and coach Yannick Noah join the action.
READ MORE: France knock GB out of Davis Cup quarter-finals | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39546474 |
Malaga 2-0 Barcelona - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Neymar is sent off for Barcelona who lose at Malaga and fail in their bid to go level on points with La Liga leaders Real Madrid. | null | Last updated on .From the section European Football
Neymar was sent off for Barcelona as they lost at Malaga and failed in their bid to go level on points with La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
The current Spanish champions were given a boost after Real's 1-1 draw with city rivals Atletico earlier.
However, a first-half ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39480892 |
Masters 2017: Jon Rahm and William McGirt hole superb back-to-back shots - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Final round pairing Jon Rahm and William McGirt hole superb back-to-back shots on the 13th on the final day at Augusta National. | null | Jon Rahm and William McGirt hole superb back-to-back shots on the 13th on the final day's play at Augusta National.
Available to UK users only. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39549150 |
Chinese Grand Prix: Who will win the race? - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Hamilton? Vettel? Or Giovinazzi? Choose your winner and overall top 10 race result for the Chinese Grand Prix. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Coverage: Practice and qualifying on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra; race on BBC Radio 5 live. Live text commentary, leaderboard and imagery on BBC Sport website and app.
Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix looking for his fifth win in Shanghai.
No d... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39498065 |
What do Europeans really think about British culture? - BBC Three | 2017-04-09 | null | 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. | null | 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. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/item/b709255f-ce11-4ccc-bd44-45f976d503c3?intc_type=promo&intc_location=news&intc_campaign=stiffupperlip&intc_linkname=bbcthree_ent_vidclip1 |
Lewis Hamilton wins Chinese Grand Prix ahead of Sebastian Vettel - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton dominates the Chinese Grand Prix to take his first win of the year and share the championship lead. | null | Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton dominated the Chinese Grand Prix to take his first win of the year and move into a share of the championship lead.
Hamilton's victory, in a race enlivened by a wet start and some terrific wheel-to-wheel battles, ties him with first-race winner... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39538689 |
Masters 2017: Justin Rose & Sergio Garcia share lead after day three - BBC Sport | 2017-04-09 | null | England's Justin Rose climbs into a share of the lead with Sergio Garcia of Spain as the battle for the Masters intensifies on day three at Augusta. | null | Last updated on .From the section Golf
-6 -5-4 Spieth (US), Moore (US), Hoffman (US); -3-2-1
England's Justin Rose jumped into a share of the lead with Spain's Sergio Garcia as the battle for the Masters intensified on day three at Augusta.
Rose, 36, sunk five birdies in the last seven holes in his five-under-par 67... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39543008 |
European Athletics proposes rewriting athletics world records after doping scandal - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | Most of athletics world records could be rewritten under a "revolutionary" new proposal from European Athletics. | null | All athletics world records set before 2005 could be rewritten under a "revolutionary" new proposal from European Athletics.
The credibility of records was examined following the sport's doping scandal.
Britain's Paula Radcliffe, who faces losing her 2003 marathon world record, called the proposals "cowardly".
"I am... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/39774233 |
Anthony Joshua: World heavyweight champion can replicate 'Tiger Woods effect' - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua can do for boxing what Tiger Woods has done for golf, says promoter Barry Hearn. | null | Last updated on .From the section Boxing
World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua can do for boxing what Tiger Woods has done for golf in the past 20 years, says promoter Barry Hearn.
Briton Joshua, 27, unified the heavyweight division by stopping Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round of their fight at Wembley on Sat... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39774164 |
What has President Trump said about your country? - BBC News | 2017-05-01 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Find out what President Trump has said about where you live since he became US president. | US & Canada | "It was a pleasure to have President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan with us this morning!" President Ghani and Mr Trump shake hands before a meeting in New York (AFP) Afghanistan has been near the top of every president's in-tray since US forces invaded the country in 2001.
On the campaign trail, Mr Trump repeatedly d... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39732845 |
Ayrton Senna: Keeping his brand and legacy alive - BBC News | 2017-05-01 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Twenty-three years after his tragic death, legendary F1 driver Ayrton Senna is still one of the most valuable brands in sport. | Business | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The Ayrton Senna Foundation is helping millions of students in Brazil
Twenty-three years after his death, former Formula 1 world champion Ayrton Senna's name is almost as valuable as when he was alive - and it is making a di... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39640707 |
Valtteri Bottas: Is Russia Grand Prix win start of things to come? - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | Bottas' win in Russia means the Formula 1 championship is nicely poised for the start of the European phase of the season, writes Andrew Benson. | null | First grand prix victories do not come much better than this. Valtteri Bottas was imperious at the Russian Grand Prix as he took his maiden win in his 81st start and confirmed himself as a major player in this fascinating Formula 1 season.
There were so many impressive aspects of the Finn's weekend that it is hard to ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/39765257 |
'I went to the web to find a new kidney' - BBC News | 2017-05-01 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Rather than languishing on a waiting list for an organ transplant, some people are seeking help on the internet. | Health | Eleven-year-old Matthew Pietrzyk can now swim, run, have a bath and eat chocolate, all impossible before his kidney transplant.
But he might still be on the waiting list, enduring 12 hours of dialysis each day, if his mother, Nicola, had not run a Facebook campaign to find him a living donor.
Matthew is one of a numb... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39705234 |
BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017: Melanie Behringer profile - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | BBC Sport profiles German midfielder Melanie Behringer, a nominee for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 award. | null | We are profiling each of the five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 award. Voting has now closed but you can see all the contenders' profiles and read full terms here. The winner will be revealed on Tuesday, 30 May, during Sport Today on BBC World Service from 18:30 GMT (19:30 BST).
Winning Olym... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39679929 |
'Anthony Joshua's win over Wladimir Klitschko makes him part of mainstream' - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | Whatever the future may bring, Anthony Joshua's victory over Wladimir Klitschko means he will never be forgotten. | null | So that was the night when a talented young sportsman supersized to become part of mainstream British culture.
Nothing will ever again be the same for Anthony Joshua, a prodigiously gifted boxer who in 11 rounds of twisting drama escaped not only the fists of Wladimir Klitschko and the dislocated senses that came from... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39767660 |
Greater Manchester mayor could change 'insane' bus system - BBC News | 2017-05-01 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Greater Manchester mayor has the power to change an 'insane' bus system and put passengers first. | Manchester | The bus network in the capital is regulated by Transport for London
"Insane". That's one Londoner's view of Greater Manchester's bus system. Some routes have lots of buses vying for passengers while others only have one, if that. It's a major issue for voters and one which the mayor, once elected, will have the power ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-39709700 |
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Victory over Arsenal gives Spurs chance to pressure Chelsea' - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | Tottenham's victory over Arsenal means they can "put psychological pressure" on Chelsea, says manager Mauricio Pochettino. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Tottenham's victory over Arsenal means they can put "psychological pressure" on Chelsea at the top of the Premier League, says boss Mauricio Pochettino.
The Argentine said Sunday's 2-0 win was "fantastic for our fans", as Spurs confirmed they would end a 22-year wait to fini... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39762660 |
Mark Selby beats John Higgins to retain his World Championship title - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | Mark Selby retains his World Championship title with a stunning comeback to defeat John Higgins 18-15 in the final at the Crucible. | null | Last updated on .From the section Snooker
Mark Selby defended his World Championship title with a stunning comeback to beat John Higgins 18-15 and secure his third crown in four years.
Selby, 33, had trailed 10-4 but claimed nine out of 10 frames to lead 13-11.
Higgins had a mini revival helped by a contentious refe... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/39773552 |
BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017: Five nominees up for award - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | Voting for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 is now closed - but check out the five contenders. | null | Last updated on .From the section Women's Football
Voting for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2017 has now closed.
Fans from across the world have been voting for their favourite since the five-player shortlist of Melanie Behringer, Ada Hegerberg, Hedvig Lindahl, Marta, and Christine Sinclair was revealed on 3... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39707055 |
Tony Blair's legacy 20 years on - BBC News | 2017-05-01 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Tony Blair came to power 20 years ago - how did he change the UK and what is his lasting legacy? | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Watch: How the BBC covered this day 20 years ago
On Monday, it was 20 years to the day that Tony Blair won a landslide general election victory for Labour - how did he change the country and what is left of his legacy?
"A n... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39717751 |
Mr Fixer: The man who can arrange anything for you - BBC News | 2017-05-01 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Aaron Simpson and his company Quintessentially, a concierge services provider, organise many aspects of its clients' lives. | Business | Aaron Simpson's company helps its clients arrange many aspects of their lives
If you were ever worried that your loved one might reject your marriage proposal, spare a thought for one romantic Saudi national.
The man had hired the Egyptian pyramids, and flown in 300 friends and family members to watch while he popped... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39691931 |
Watford 0-1 Liverpool - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | Emre Can scores one of the goals of the season as Liverpool beat Watford to capitalise on favourable results in the race for the Champions League. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Emre Can scored one of the goals of the season as Liverpool beat a poor Watford to capitalise on favourable results in the race for the Champions League.
The Reds midfielder met Lucas Leiva's delivery with a wonderful bicycle kick which flew into the top corner.
Watford rar... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39689205 |
What will happen next in Trump presidency? Reply hazy - BBC News | 2017-05-01 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Given what we've seen over the past 100 days, it feels like a Magic 8-ball would be a good predictor. | US & Canada | What will happen for the rest of Trump's presidency? You might as well ask a Magic Eight ball
The first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency are now behind him. Time for a deep breath, a quick review and then a look ahead.
As I explained last week, the results so far are decidedly mixed. While there has been a pauci... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39750173 |
World Championship 2017: John Higgins leads Mark Selby in Crucible final - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | Four-time winner John Higgins leads 2016 champion Mark Selby 10-7 after the first day of the World Championship final. | null | Last updated on .From the section Snooker
Coverage: Watch live on BBC Two, online and BBC Sport app.
John Higgins secured a 10-7 lead over defending champion Mark Selby on day one of the World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre.
Scotland's four-time champion made a superb 141 clearance - the joint-highest br... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/snooker/39759950 |
Everton 0-3 Chelsea - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | Premier League leaders Chelsea take a big step towards clinching the title as three second-half goals see off Everton. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Premier League leaders Chelsea took a big step towards clinching the title as three second-half goals saw them overcome Everton at Goodison Park.
Pedro's 25-yard stunner, Gary Cahill's close-range finish and Willian's tap-in kept Antonio Conte's side four points clear of sec... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39682871 |
The horse that saved his own life by painting - BBC News | 2017-05-01 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | He was once a champion, but it looked as if ill health would soon mean the end for Metro. Then his owner had an unusual idea. | Magazine | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
He was once a well-known racehorse, but it looked as though ill health would soon mean the end for Metro. Then his artist owner, Ron, had an unusual idea.
It's said that you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39628629 |
Six child actors who retired from showbiz - BBC News | 2017-05-01 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | From Shirley Temple to Mara Wilson, six actors who took their careers in different directions in adulthood. | Entertainment & Arts | Stranger Things is one of Netflix's most successful shows
Child stars have been a crucial part of Hollywood for generations, but many of them choose totally different careers in adulthood.
The second season of Netflix's hugely popular drama Stranger Things will premiere on Halloween 2017, the streaming service confir... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39705259 |
Anthony Joshua: What next for the world heavyweight champion? - BBC Sport | 2017-05-01 | null | A rematch with Wladimir Klitschko? An all-British fight with Tyson Fury? Or a unification bout with American Deontay Wilder? BBC Sport examines Anthony Joshua's options. | null | Anthony Joshua is the real deal. Wladimir Klitschko is far from done. Heavyweight boxing can prosper through brilliance. There was no need for insults here.
Yet there will be no pause for breath after a breathless Joshua stoppage win. The questions simply evolve.
Tyson Fury took mere moments to stir the pot, Deontay ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39761212 |
Harry Redknapp: Birmingham manager to sign one-year contract - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Harry Redknapp agrees to stay as Birmingham City manager and is expected to sign a one-year contract later this week. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Harry Redknapp has agreed to stay as manager of Championship side Birmingham City and is expected to sign a one-year contract later this week.
The 70-year-old guided Blues to Championship safety at the weekend with a 1-0 victory at Bristol City.
Redknapp took over on 18 Apr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39878418 |
Chibok girls: What fate awaits the ones set free? - BBC News | 2017-05-10 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Twenty-one Chibok girls released in October 2016 have not been reunited with their families. | Africa | The Chibok girls who have been released will have to take part in a government rehabilitation programme
There was huge relief when 82 of the girls kidnapped by Islamist militants Boko Haram in Chibok, north-east Nigeria, in 2014 were freed on Saturday. But, as the BBC's Alastair Leithead has been finding out, they may... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-39855519 |
Inside the Corbynista Facebook 'army' - BBC News | 2017-05-10 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The inside story of how a legion of hard-core Jeremy Corbyn fans are spreading his message online. | BBC Trending | The polls and recent local election results may paint a different picture, but on Facebook, Jeremy Corbyn dwarfs his political rivals.
His official page has more than twice as many likes as Theresa May (860,000, compared with 360,000), and nearly 30 times as many as Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron.
But the scale o... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-39856464 |
Rugby World Cup 2019: Draw for tournament to take place in Japan - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | The draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan will be made on Wednesday at 09:00 BST, with England and holders New Zealand among top seeds. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
The draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup will be made on Wednesday at 09:00 BST in host country Japan.
Twenty nations will take part in the tournament and will be drawn into four groups of five.
The 12 teams, including holders New Zealand, who finished in the top three of t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/39854555 |
Juventus 2-1 Monaco (4-1 agg) - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Juventus reach a second Champions League final in three seasons with a comfortable aggregate victory over Monaco. | null | Last updated on .From the section European Football
Juventus reached their second Champions League final in three seasons with a comfortable aggregate victory over Monaco.
Already leading 2-0 from the first leg, the Italian side extended their advantage when Mario Mandzukic stabbed in after his initial header was sav... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39848536 |
Newcastle United: Rafael Benitez 'can have every last penny' to build - Mike Ashley - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez can expect up to £100m to spend on players after "positive" talks with owner Mike Ashley. | null | Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez can expect up to £100m to spend on new players following "positive" discussions with owner Mike Ashley.
Benitez guided the Magpies back to the Premier League at the first attempt.
However, he was seeking assurances that he would be able to strengthen his squad again after the c... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39878063 |
Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt stands by Premier League criticism - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Accrington Stanley's Andy Holt refuses to back down despite what he considers a threat from the Premier League after his criticism of spending. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt has refused to back down despite what he considers a threat from the Premier League after his criticism of spending.
Holt had said Football League clubs were like "a starving peasant begging for scraps" from the top flight.
The Premier ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39874533 |
Comey sacking doesn't rise to Watergate levels - BBC News | 2017-05-10 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Trump may have sacked Comey out of pique and spite, but he didn't act above the law. | US & Canada | The New York Times called for the president to leave office immediately, describing it as "the last great service" he could perform for the country.
The Washington Post demanded impeachment, followed by a Senate trial. Time magazine, deeming it necessary to publish its first-ever editorial, thundered: "The president s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39875134 |
The problem with corporation tax - BBC News | 2017-05-10 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Will Labour’s plans to increase the key business tax really bring in £20bn? | Business | The Labour party has said it will raise corporation tax to spend £4.8bn on improving education
Announce more money for a public policy initiative and say you will pay for it with an increase in taxes.
On Wednesday the Labour Party said that it plans to spend more than £5bn improving education in England.
To fund the... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39869118 |
The slimming pills that put me in hospital - BBC News | 2017-05-10 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | How fake drugs have grown to become a multibillion dollar global industry. | Business | Fake drugs are now a multibillion dollar international industry, but for those who have ended up inadvertently taking them the personal consequences can be life-changing.
Natalie-Jade from Manchester was 18 when she decided she wanted to lose weight. The British teenager did a quick Google search, and the pills she fo... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39723333 |
General election 2017: Who is the most searched-for party leader? - BBC News | 2017-05-10 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Redrawing the political map of the UK based around Google searches for the names of party leaders. | UK Politics | Nicola Sturgeon, Jeremy Corbyn, Theresa May - but who came top?
Internet searches are the main source of information for many voters at a general election.
So what happens if you redraw the political map of the UK based around Google searches for the names of party leaders over the six months before the election was ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39804973 |
Juventus: From Serie B to another Champions League final - the Old Lady's rise - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | From demotion to Serie B in 2006 to their second Champions League final in three seasons, Juventus' rise has been remarkable. | null | Last updated on .From the section European Football
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, so the saying goes, and it certainly appears to be the case with Juventus.
Ten years ago, Juve were dragging themselves out of the second tier of Italian football following a tumultuous sequence of events that saw them demot... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39862110 |
Giro d'Italia: Geraint Thomas moves to second overall after stage four - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Team Sky's Geraint Thomas moves into second place in the Giro d'Italia by finishing third on stage four. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cycling
Team Sky's Geraint Thomas moved into second place in the Giro d'Italia by finishing third on stage four.
The Welshman is six seconds behind Quick-Step's Bob Jungels, the fourth man to lead the race, and four seconds ahead of fellow Briton Adam Yates.
Orica rider Yates was ei... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/39859647 |
Robert Miles' Children - the hit written to save clubbers' lives - BBC News | 2017-05-10 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The late dance DJ hoped his biggest track would help stop Italy's "Saturday night slaughter". | Entertainment & Arts | Miles wanted his biggest hit to help stop Italy's "Saturday night slaughter"
DJ Robert Miles has died at the age of 47. The track that defined his career, Children, was one of the biggest-selling instrumentals in Europe and inspired a whole new genre. But Miles had an unusual motivation for it - helping to tackle "Sat... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39871459 |
Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid (agg 2-4) - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Real Madrid hold off a spirited Atletico Madrid to set up a meeting with Juventus in next month's Champions League final in Cardiff. | null | Last updated on .From the section European Football
Defending champions Real Madrid held off a spirited Atletico Madrid to set up a meeting with Juventus in next month's Champions League final in Cardiff.
Atletico, trailing 3-0 from the first leg, stormed into an early 2-0 lead on the night through Saul Niguez's head... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39851733 |
Southampton 0-2 Arsenal - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Arsenal stay in the hunt for a top-four finish as second-half goals from Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud earn victory at Southampton. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Arsenal kept alive their hopes of a top-four Premier League finish as second-half goals from Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud earned victory at Southampton.
After a dull first half, Sanchez produced a moment of magic to open the scoring when the Chilean wrong-footed two def... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39012178 |
Women's Equality Party proposes free childcare - BBC News | 2017-05-10 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It would transform lives, increase tax take and cut welfare, the Women's Equality Party leader says. | Election 2017 | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
A policy of offering free childcare would get the economy moving for the benefit of all, the leader of the Women's Equality Party has said.
Speaking on the BBC's Daily Politics programme, Sophie Walker said her party would ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2017-39875570 |
Madrid Open: Andy Murray beats Marius Copil to reach third round - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Andy Murray is through to the third round of the Madrid Open with a straight-set victory over Romanian Marius Copil. | null | Last updated on .From the section Tennis
World number one Andy Murray progressed to the third round of the Madrid Open with a straight-set victory over Romanian Marius Copil.
The 29-year-old Briton, who had a first-round bye, won 6-4 6-3.
Murray was not at his best early on but broke world number 104 Copil at 5-4 to... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/39861629 |
Manchester United: Jose Mourinho says Europa League focus is not a gamble - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho does not believe it is a gamble to prioritise the Europa League over a top-four finish in the Premier League. | null | Last updated on .From the section Football
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho does not believe it is a gamble to prioritise the Europa League over a top-four finish in the Premier League, saying it is "common sense".
United hold a 1-0 lead over Celta Vigo heading into Thursday's semi-final second leg at Old Traffor... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39877009 |
Danny Willett and caddie Jonathan Smart part before Players Championship - BBC Sport | 2017-05-10 | null | Danny Willett will use a new caddie at the Players Championship as Jonathan Smart has left the role after a disagreement. | null | Last updated on .From the section Golf
Coverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website on Saturday and Sunday
Danny Willett has split with caddie Jonathan Smart just over a year after winning the Masters at Augusta.
The pair have been friends since their teens but had a disagreement during April's RBC Herita... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/39865291 |
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