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My article for BBC Online about Pres Trump, NATO, and Ukraine: John Simpson: 2025 could be year for the history books as Trump shreds global norms www.bbc.com/news/article...

Calls for Arsenal, PSG and Bayern Munich to end Visit Rwanda deals www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Spain's former football boss on trial over World Cup kiss www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Hundred: Mumbai Indians billionaires buy stake in Oval Invincibles, while Birmingham City FC owners Knighthead invest in Birmingham Phoenix, as £100m is raised from landmark sale of shares in 1st two cricket franchises www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

“I hope I was able to get across the purpose & energy the role requires.” Lord Coe says his pitch to be IOC president “seems to have landed well”, but "there's a long road ahead” of March vote. Asked him how his presentation to members went & about opaque process ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympi...

Threat of abuse for disabled fans grows to record high - survey - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

Erling Haaland: Man City’s 115 charges had no bearing on signing new deal - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of "malicious communications" following the online abuse of Arsenal striker Kai Havertz and his wife. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Nandy turns on opposition Lords for trying to “wreck” football regulator bill & “killing off the hopes and dreams of supporters”, as legislation reaches “critical juncture” www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Nandy turns on opposition Lords for trying to “wreck” football regulator bill & “killing off the hopes and dreams of supporters”, as legislation reaches “critical juncture” www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Kick It Out asks FIFA & Conmebol if action has been taken over video posted by Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez showing alleged racist chanting by Argentina players last year, comparing case to 7 match ban handed to Spurs’ Rodrigo Bentancur by FA ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

With L2 Salford City co-owner Ryan Giggs set to be in the dugout for their FA Cup tie v Man City tmrw, how likely are his hopes of a return to management, 4 years after he took charge of Wales for the final time? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

US Anti-Doping Agency “fully supports” US government withholding World Anti-Doping Agency payment amid dispute over handling of scandal over Chinese swimmers www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

Investment company Sportsbank confirms it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Crystal Palace owner John Textor’s Eagle Football Holdings over a potential “significant financial investment” #cpfc ⬇️

UK Athletics charged with manslaughter after Paralympian's death www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

Gloucester to remove Russian flag from rugby player's shirt www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

How Anfield's Alexander-Arnold toxicity came to a head www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Megan Jones: England centre says playing rugby helping her through grief of losing parents - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

ECB calls for unified response to action against Afghanistan amid pressure for England men's team to boycott Champions Trophy match against the country over Taliban regime's assault on women's rights www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

ECB calls for unified response to action against Afghanistan amid pressure for England men's team to boycott Champions Trophy match against the country over Taliban regime's assault on women's rights www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

Statement from @MayorofLondon after Save Wimbledon Park launched legal action to challenge his decision to grant planning permission for Wimbledon's controversial plans to build 39 new tennis courts on protected open land opposite the All England Club

Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'Real Madrid? More like Tranmere' - has speculation 'affected' Liverpool star? - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Northampton 35-34 Bath: champions Saints beat leaders Bath with last kick of the game in epic www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

GB win gold at Bobsleigh World Cup www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

'Some signs of life at Man Utd - now there can be no more excuses'. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

The best sports photos of 2024 - and how they were captured www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

“Bullying, entitlement & elitism". English rugby civil war intensifies as members of RFU Council - appointed to boost diversity - express "anger & distress" at chair Tom Ilube being “forced out” over pay scandal & accusing some of acting like “a mob” www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

FIFA & Netflix sign “historic” broadcast deal for exclusive US rights for 2027 & 2031 Women’s World Cups, as streaming platforms continue march into sports. Has been one of the main factors behind a record-breaking year for sports media rights ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

New. Neom has been described as the next chapter for humanity. But how many migrant workers will die building the new city with flying taxis and robotic butlers? By @samindrakunti.bsky.social and @aselliaas.bsky.social josimarfootball.com/2024/12/20/d...

“Innovation is critical” Lord Coe open to moving some indoor sports from the summer Olympics to the winter Games if he becomes new IOC president. He has published his election manifesto, alongside 6 other candidates www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympi...

Why live sports media rights are a “magic serum”for broadcasters - with the total value of deals higher than ever in 2024. But not everyone is winning… www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

Angry gamblers are behind 48% of the 12,000 social media posts that have been deemed abusive towards tennis players this year, according to an artificial intelligence-led detection system www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis...

RFU announces independent review of controversial exec pay scheme as revolt over bonus scandal threatens to force out bosses within weeks www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup: FA chair Debbie Hewitt says it 'wasn't a difficult decision' to back bid after Saudis gave “a lot of commitments” www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup. What lies behind one of the most controversial decisions in FIFA’s history & what are the ramifications? Special edition of @5liveSport Football Daily pod via BBCSounds ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

FA backs controversial Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup after receiving assurances over safety of LGBTQ+ fans www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

FA set to back controversial Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Why FIFA’s Saudi World Cup coronation will be among the most controversial decisions it’s ever taken, but should come as no surprise ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Why FIFA’s Saudi World Cup coronation will be among the most controversial decisions it’s ever taken, but should come as no surprise ⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

“It is high time we got on with it” Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells peers it’s “not acceptable to use parliamentary procedures to try to block” independent football regulator bill amid fears of delay tactics www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

A new study has found no evidence that the high dementia risk among footballers is linked to health and lifestyle factors. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Premier League match official David Coote has been sacked by referees' body PGMOL which said his actions made his position "untenable" following an investigation" into his conduct www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

What lies behind ex-Man Utd sporting director Dan Ashworth’s surprise exit from Old Trafford? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

“Enormous & irreparable damage" RFU financial loss & bonus backlash intensifies as 3 ex chairmen call for mass resignations www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

Russell v Verstappen - what's going on? www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formul...

Saudi Arabia & sport. With FIFA set to confirm the country will host the 2034 men’s World Cup, what lies behind its unprecedented investments & what is at stake? New BBCSounds explainer pod www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

Saudi Arabia & sport. With FIFA set to confirm the country will host the 2034 men’s World Cup, what lies behind its unprecedented investments & what is at stake? New BBCSounds explainer pod www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

Swiatek, Sinner, Halep & Moore - what are the differences and similarities in their doping cases? - BBC Sport www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis...