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'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch
Oleksandr Usyk further cements his place as one of boxing's greats by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five at Wembley Stadium to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

Pacquiao, 46, draws with Barrios in comeback fight
Manny Pacquiao says he wants a rematch against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios after missing out on the title on his return to boxing.

Disabled man fined for parking outside his home wins appeal at the second attempt
Mark Toplass successfully appealed against a penalty charge notice over a parking permit.

Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
The election comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tokyo amid tense tariff negotiations.

Usyk and 'Ivan' - the untouchable duo who can't be beaten?
BBC Sport looks at where Oleksandr Usyk ranks among the all-time heavyweight greats and who in the current generation could beat him.

Gus: 'If they disallow this I'm jumping out of the commentary box'
Phil Gould blows up as Wayde Egan is denied a try for the Warriors.

A T20 Champions League is coming, and so is crunch time for Test cricket
Cricket bosses face major decisions in coming months as they try to capitalise on the rising popularity of T20 while charting a sustainable future for the game’s most traditional format.

Tips and race-by-race guide for Moruya on Monday
Your complete guide to the eight-race meeting.

"Disgrace": Odd free kick hands Collingwood a goal.
Fremantle were hit with a 50m penalty for a point towards the scoreboard.

Doueihi’s ice-cool match-winner seals contest worthy of Spoonbowl
Adam Doueihi’s heroics shone brightest amid a slew of schoolboy errors, and some dazzling Sunday afternoon footy to match, at Leichhardt Oval.

Cogger hits field goal before 'comical' kick off
Jack Cogger slots a field goal before Tanah Boyd kicks the ball out on the full.

Berger's journey from cancer to shootout hero
Ann-Katrin Berger was Germany's hero as she made two decisive saves in a penalty shootout as they defeated France in a chaotic quarter-final at Euro 2025.

Is Open all over or do chasing pack have chance?
Scottie Scheffler is looking increasingly unassailable in Royal Portrush - can anyone deny him his fourth major and first outside the US?

World's first 150mph car returns to beach where it broke record
Sir Malcolm Campbell's Blue Bird returns to Pendine Sands for the 100th anniversary of the record.

Taiwan coach apologises for 'pressuring' students to give blood
An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

Nearly half of hospital loo users do not wash hands
One professor said the University of Surrey study findings were "worrying but not surprising".

At least 14 dead in South Korea floods and landslides
There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.

Kembla Grange stables unveil pair of exciting fillies at Moruya
A pair of Kembla-based two-year-old fillies, both on debut, can steal the show when they travel south to tackle the older horses at Monday’s Moruya meeting.

Gagai's epic reaction to howler
Dane Gagai reacts after he was awarded a controversial try.

Cross-code star almost spurs Broncos comeback, as battle for signatures loom
A Brisbane cross-code convert kept the Broncos’ hopes alive against the ultimately victorious Roosters, but a battleground for hers and other signatures could loom with marquee events on the horizon.