US stocks were on track for a record closing high, buoyed by semiconductor stocks, strong monthly payrolls figures and a US-Iran ceasefire that appeared intact even with overnight clashes near the Strait of Hormuz.
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AFC Bournemouth drop defender Alex Jimenez from their squad amid an investigation into posts on social media.
Remembering how Sunderland fans laughed at visitors Manchester United in 2012 when Sergio Aguero's goal snatched the Premier League title away from them.
Who wins when Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois meet in Saturday's heavyweight contest? According to Dubois' trainer, it's "highly unlikely" the fight will last long.
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England’s moment. So why did their World Cup dream end in on-field agony and off-field acrimony?
BBC Sport examines a torrid week for Real Madrid with the iconic club on the brink of a second successive trophyless season.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola heads Crystal Palace's shortlist of candidates to replace outgoing head coach Oliver Glasner next season.
Formula 1 bosses agree a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.
Manchester United have won the most points in the Premier League since caretaker boss Michael Carrick took over, but the stats still show concerns.
England all-rounder Freya Kemp says she did not consider retirement or continuing her career solely as a batter during her recent injury woes.
Chris Sutton takes on world champion boxer Fabio Wardley plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's fixtures.