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Hodgson returns to Palace, latest on Conte, MitrovicRoy Hodgson confirmed as Crystal Palace boss until end of the season, uncertainty over future of Tottenham boss Antonio Conte, and draw for Women's FA Cup semi-finals.
Hodgson reappointed Crystal Palace manager aged 75Former England manager Roy Hodgson is reappointed as Crystal Palace boss until the end of the season.
England captain Hunter announces her retirementCaptain Sarah Hunter will retire after England's opening Women's Six Nations match against Scotland in her home city of Newcastle on Saturday.
FA says standard ban 'insufficient' as it charges MitrovicFulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic is charged with violent and improper conduct after his red card at Manchester United, but the Football Association says the standard punishment is “clearly insufficient”.
The island league where 'play you every week' is a promiseAn 18-round league season, two cups, but only two teams. How football survives and familiarity breeds contentment on the Isles of Scilly.
Olympic gold medal-winning keeper Hinch retiresGreat Britain's Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Maddie Hinch announces her retirement from hockey, saying "the tank is empty".
Six Nations reviewed: What do the stats tell us?What were the teams strengths and weaknesses in the Six Nations and how are they shaping up for the World Cup? Opta takes a look at the numbers.
'We are worse off than Southgate' - ManciniItaly manager Roberto Mancini says he is "worse off" than England boss Gareth Southgate when it comes to selecting national players.
Barcelona pushing England duo to greater heightsEngland duo Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh say they have noticed "massive improvements" in their game since moving to Barcelona from Man City.
Rashford, Mount and Pope out of England squadManchester United striker Marcus Rashford, Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope withdraw from the England squad through injury.
PSV fan given 40-year ban for attack on keeperA pitch invader who attacked Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic during a Europa League tie has been banned from PSV Eindhoven's stadium for 40 years.
Watch best tries from this year's Six NationsWatch the best tries from this year's Six Nations tournament, including superb scores from France's Damian Penaud, Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe and Ireland's James Lowe.
What to look out for in Women's Champions LeagueCan an English team lift the Champions League trophy for the first time since 2007? BBC Sport takes a look at everything you need to know about the quarter-finals.
'I wanted to give the fans a fight worthy of the wait'Katie Taylor says there was a time when she thought her first professional fight in Ireland 'might never happen' ahead of her upcoming clash with Chantelle Cameron in Dublin
Premier League title race: Who has the better run-in?BBC Sport crunches the numbers and analyses the fixture list to assess whether Arsenal or Manchester City are favourites for the Premier League title.
Robertson to take over All Blacks after World CupCrusaders coach Scott Robertson will take over as All Blacks head coach after this year's World Cup.
Shooters shining & 'the most exciting' season yetBattle of the shooters and the 'most exciting' Super League season yet - plus who is showing they are a crucial part of the England squad before this summer's World Cup?
Was Conte 'selfish?' And does Levy have 'no choice'?Pundits and Tottenham fans give their thoughts after boss Antonio Conte's explosive comments about his players and the Spurs hierarchy.
Is this Townsend's last Six Nations as Scotland coach?Gregor Townsend refuses to be drawn on his future as Scotland coach, while BBC Sport's John Barclay and current international Stuart Hogg discuss his role with the national team.
Spurs to agree Conte departure - Tuesday's gossipTottenham expect to agree Antonio Conte's departure this week, while Spurs want £100m for Harry Kane and Manchester City grow confident of Jude Bellingham signing, plus more.
'Arsenal don't fear anyone' - Saka focuses on titleMatch of the Day 2 talk to Bukayo Saka and analyse his two goals after a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace with Saka stating "Arsenal don't fear anyone" in the title race.
'Uniquely' talented amateur GB boxer dies aged 19Jude Moore was widely tipped to become a future world boxing champion before his death on Friday.
Only Ireland & France players on Six Nations shortlistIreland and France both provide three players for the Six Nations player of the championship shortlist.
Limbo ends for Forest's O'Brien as he joins Rooney in MLSNottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien - left out of the squad after a failed deadline-day move to Blackburn - joins MLS side DC United on loan.
Sexton or Russell? Six Nations team of the tournamentJohn Barclay and Sam Warburton pick different fly-halves in their teams of the tournament. Who do they pick?
New-look Wales 'can make own history' - RamseyAaron Ramsey says a new-look Wales squad can "make their own history" as they begin their quest to reach Euro 2024.
Fulham's three red cards in one incidentFulham "lose their heads" as they let slip a 1-0 lead and receive three red cards against Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford.
Man Utd come from behind to beat nine-man FulhamWatch highlights as Manchester United came from a goal down to beat nine-man Fulham and reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a controversial victory at Old Trafford.
Reaves stars as Lakers rekindle play-off hopesAustin Reaves scores 35 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic in the NBA to boost their hope of reaching the play-offs.
'What a way to win a cup tie' - Doyle's stunning strikeSheffield United's Tommy Doyle scores a stunning stoppage-time winner against Blackburn to send his side into the FA Cup semi-finals.
'The kid's a superstar' - Pundits hail two-goal FergusonAnalysis of Evan Ferguson's performance as the 18-year-old scores twice in Brighton's 5-0 victory over Grimsby in the FA Cup quarter final.
Happy Hatton in fine form as major season approachesTyrrell Hatton is arguably golf's most compelling character and appears in prime form heading into a crucial period of the calendar, writes Iain Carter.
Scotland can 'narrow gap' on English juggernautThe onus is on Scotland's new full-time players to narrow the gap on England, says Caity Mattinson before Saturday's Women's Six Nations opener.
Body found in America of missing former St Helens propFormer Wigan Warriors rugby star Bryn Hargreaves had been missing in the US for more than a year.
Who are O'Neill's four uncapped NI call-ups?A look at the four uncapped players that Michael O'Neill has included in his 26-man squad for Euro 2024 qualifying games against San Marino and Finland.
Robertson 'more settled' as Scotland captainLiverpool full-back Andy Robertson feels he has honed the role of leading Scotland after taking "a lot on" early in his captaincy.
Wigan lose three points for failing to pay playersWigan Athletic are docked three Championship points for failing to pay player salaries for the month of March 2023.
Draper withdraws from Miami Open because of injuryBritain's Jack Draper pulls out of this week's Miami Open as he does not want to make an abdominal muscle injury any worse.
'The fastest car I've seen' - rivals marvel at Red BullSergio Perez drove his "best grand prix" to hold off team-mate Max Verstappen, but the big Formula 1 story on Sunday was just how far ahead Red Bull are of everyone else.
Impregnable Berkhamsted close in on promotionBerkhamsted have played 22 games at home this season and won the lot - promotion is now just a few points away.
Six Nations try-feast - vote for your favouriteThe 2023 tournament featured a record number of tries - who was the top scorer, which team scored the most and which try was your favourite?
Who will play for England at Euro 2024?With Euro 2024 qualifying about to begin, who do you think will play for England in Germany next summer if they qualify?
Spanish fan visits non-league club for stag partyCristóbal Novo Gonzalvo says he follows Alfreton Town after playing with them on Football Manager.
'Rocky' Edwards: Booed in 2019, a legend in 2023Leon Edwards was celebrated at UFC 286 as he retained his welterweight title, but fans have not always warmed to 'Rocky'.
What's life like in third tier of women's football?Derby County players give BBC Sport an insight into what life is like playing in the third tier of women's football in England.
Tottenham defender Davies out of Wales squadBen Davies withdraws from the Wales squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia because of injury.
Why out-of-favour Gilmour's 'next call is massive'Just six months after securing a move to Brighton, Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour finds himself at another crossroads - but why?
Keane's 'brave' comments 'a nice thing' - SykesMark Sykes says Roy Keane's comments that he was brave to switch allegiance from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland were "a nice thing, I suppose"
The King and his kids - inside Hagi's plan to restore Romania's gloryGheorghe Hagi's career took him to the heights of world football and across the European club scene. Now the 'King' has returned to Romania with a mission.
How cycling carried two sisters out of the Taliban’s reachWhen the Taliban seized power in 2021, Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi faced a choice; leave behind their family or leave behind their sporting dreams.
'I was a carbon criminal' - how disappearing ice changed a climberIce is the glue that holds Will Gadd's sport together. As the world heats up, it is falling apart.
The SS officer and the prisoner - a story of two team-mates and a warIn September 1933, Hamburg team-mates Asbjorn Halvorsen and Otto Harder bid each other farewell. They ended up on opposite sides of a concentration camp fence.
'We will not forgive, or forget' - six sporting lives lost in UkraineNumerous Ukrainian sportspeople signed up to fight after Russia invaded a year ago. Not all those who swapped the sports field for the battlefield have survived the conflict.
Running 200 miles in a tunnel - the mind-bending ultra-marathon in the darkOne runner was chased by monsters. Another went blind. In the darkness, nothing is as simple as it seems.
The psychology behind England's history-making mentalityLast summer's European Championship glory for the Lionesses was the end of a search that started more than 20 years ago.
Former England bowler Liam Plunkett and ex-Australia batter Aaron Finch sign up for Major League Cricket in the United States.
Sophie Ecclestone helps UP Warriorz qualify for the Women's Premier League play-offs with a three-wicket win over Gujarat Giants.
Deandra Dottin says she was fit to play in the Women's Premier League despite Gujarat Giants announcing her withdrawal for "medical reasons".
Nepal's Aasif Sheikh wins the Christopher Martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award for his act of sportsmanship in a Twenty20 international against Ireland.
Surrey and England all-rounder Tom Curran faces a spell on the sidelines with another back problem.
England's Dan Lawrence will replace the recently-retired Eoin Morgan as captain of London Spirit in The Hundred.
The second one-day international between Bangladesh and Ireland is rained off after the hosts set a new record total.
Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultans by one run in a thrilling final to secure back-to-back Pakistan Super League titles.
Sophie Devine leads Royal Challengers Bangalore to an eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants, while UP Warriorz upset Mumbai Indians.
Former Australia captain Tim Paine retires from domestic cricket after playing for Tasmania in their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland.
Kent sign India pace bowler Arshdeep Singh as an overseas player during June and July this summer.
Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk retires from international cricket "with great sadness".
England Test Captain Ben Stokes says Test matches like defeat by New Zealand "don't come around too often" as he reflects on a "great game to have been a part of".
Watch some of the most memorable moments from the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup, including amazing catches, bizarre run outs and England's record-breaking score.
Watch highlights as Australia cruise to their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title with a 19-run win over South Africa in Cape Town.
Watch the best shots of Beth Mooney's 74 not out to help Australia reach 156-6 against hosts South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup final.
Watch the best shots from Laura Wolvaardt's half-century for hosts South Africa against Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final.
South Africa pick up their first wicket as Nadine de Klerk takes an easy catch off Marizanne Kapp's bowling to dismiss Australia's Alyssa Healy for 18 in the Women's T20 World Cup final.
England cricketer Katherine Sciver-Brunt has known her sexuality since a young age, but her upbringing in a religious household meant that for a long time she struggled to accept who she is.
Watch highlights as England are knocked out of the Women's T20 World Cup after hosts South Africa win a gripping semi-final by six runs.
Captain Sarah Hunter will retire after England's opening Women's Six Nations match against Scotland in her home city of Newcastle on Saturday.
As England captain Sarah Hunter announces her retirement from rugby, BBC Sport looks back at the growth of her career and the women's game
What were the teams strengths and weaknesses in the Six Nations and how are they shaping up for the World Cup? Opta takes a look at the numbers.
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will take over as All Blacks head coach after this year's World Cup.
Gregor Townsend refuses to be drawn on his future as Scotland coach, while BBC Sport's John Barclay and current international Stuart Hogg discuss his role with the national team.
John Barclay and Sam Warburton pick different fly-halves in their teams of the tournament. Who do they pick?
The onus is on Scotland's new full-time players to narrow the gap on England, says Caity Mattinson before Saturday's Women's Six Nations opener.
Ireland and France both provide three players for the Six Nations player of the championship shortlist.
The 2023 tournament featured a record number of tries - who was the top scorer, which team scored the most and which try was your favourite?
Watch the best tries from this year's Six Nations tournament, including superb scores from France's Damian Penaud, Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe and Ireland's James Lowe.
Former Scotland captain John Barclay and ex-Wales skipper Sam Warburton pick their teams of the tournament at the end of the 2023 Six Nations.
Winning the Grand Slam is Ireland's ideal launchpad for this year's World Cup, a tournament that will define their legacy, writes Tommy Bowe.
England will start their bid to make it five Women's Six Nations titles in a row on Saturday - and you can watch the whole tournament live on the BBC.
With latest scores and headlines sent straight to your device, personalisation and much more, ensure you have a great sporting life with BBC Sport.
Former England manager Roy Hodgson is reappointed as Crystal Palace boss until the end of the season.
Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic is charged with violent and improper conduct after his red card at Manchester United, but the Football Association says the standard punishment is “clearly insufficient”.
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford, Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope withdraw from the England squad through injury.
An 18-round league season, two cups, but only two teams. How football survives and familiarity breeds contentment on the Isles of Scilly.
England duo Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh say they have noticed "massive improvements" in their game since moving to Barcelona from Man City.
Can an English team lift the Champions League trophy for the first time since 2007? BBC Sport takes a look at everything you need to know about the quarter-finals.
BBC Sport crunches the numbers and analyses the fixture list to assess whether Arsenal or Manchester City are favourites for the Premier League title.
Pundits and Tottenham fans give their thoughts after boss Antonio Conte's explosive comments about his players and the Spurs hierarchy.
Tottenham expect to agree Antonio Conte's departure this week, while Spurs want £100m for Harry Kane and Manchester City grow confident of Jude Bellingham signing, plus more.
Think you know your Premier League players? Well now you can prove it by taking our picture quiz every weekday.
Match of the Day 2 talk to Bukayo Saka and analyse his two goals after a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace with Saka stating "Arsenal don't fear anyone" in the title race.
Italy manager Roberto Mancini says he is "worse off" than England boss Gareth Southgate when it comes to selecting national players.
A pitch invader who attacked Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic during a Europa League tie has been banned from PSV Eindhoven's stadium for 40 years.
Fulham "lose their heads" as they let slip a 1-0 lead and receive three red cards against Manchester United in their FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford.
Watch highlights as Manchester United came from a goal down to beat nine-man Fulham and reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a controversial victory at Old Trafford.
Sheffield United's Tommy Doyle scores a stunning stoppage-time winner against Blackburn to send his side into the FA Cup semi-finals.
Analysis of Evan Ferguson's performance as the 18-year-old scores twice in Brighton's 5-0 victory over Grimsby in the FA Cup quarter final.
Aaron Ramsey says it was a "proud moment" to be asked to captain Wales - even though the call disrupted a dinner date with his family.
Watch highlights as Evan Ferguson scores twice in a 5-0 win to send Brighton through to their third FA Cup semi-final and bring Grimsby Town's run to an end at the Amex Stadium.
Sheffield United come from behind to beat Blackburn and reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
Marcel Sabitzer scores Manchester United's second goal to complete an amazing turnaround in the FA Cup tie with Fulham at Old Trafford.
Watch as Solly March scores a "brilliant" diving header in Brighton's 5-0 win over Grimsby Town in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Britain's Jack Draper pulls out of this week's Miami Open as he does not want to make an abdominal muscle injury any worse.
Carlos Alcaraz breezes past Daniil Medvedev to win the Indian Wells title and replace Novak Djokovic at the top of the rankings.
Elena Rybakina avenges her defeat in the Australian Open final by beating Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win the Indian Wells title.
Daniil Medvedev needs eight match points to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time, where he will play Carlos Alcaraz.
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina beats world number one Iga Swiatek in straight sets to set up a meeting with Aryna Sabalenka.
World number one Novak Djokovic has failed in his bid to play at next week's Miami Open after being denied entry to the United States.
Great Britain name an unchanged squad to face France in their Billie Jean King Cup qualifier, with Emma Raducanu unavailable for selection.
WTA chief executive Steve Simon insists his organisation is doing as much as it is able to for players from Ukraine.
World number one Iga Swiatek continues her pursuit of back-to-back Indian Wells titles as she cruises past Sorana Cirstea to reach the semi-finals.
Russia's world number six Daniil Medvedev says he "feels sorry" for Ukrainian players competing on the tours amid the ongoing war in the country.
British number one Cameron Norrie's run in Indian Wells ends with an error-strewn defeat by American Frances Tiafoe in the quarter-finals.
Britain's Emma Raducanu is out of Indian Wells after a straight-sets defeat by world number one Iga Swiatek in the fourth round.
British number one Cameron Norrie is through to the Indian Wells quarter-finals after a straight-set victory over Russian Andrey Rublev.
Britain's Jack Draper retires from his fourth-round match with Carlos Alcaraz at Indian Wells because of a stomach muscle injury.
Ray Wood's dream was to turn his daughters into "two of the greatest female tennis players" in history. Russell Fuller catches up with him five years later to see how the plan is going.
Bianca Andreescu knew it would not be "butterflies and rainbows every day" after her first big title, but also didn't expect the setbacks that nearly led her to quit tennis.
After a 20-year career Sania Mirza leaves an enduring legacy in sport, especially for India's women.
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