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Why are Liverpool struggling for Premier League goals?
Liverpool have scored 15 goals in four cup games this season, but have managed only nine goals in seven Premier League matches.

When is Premier League 'sacking season' - and who should be worried?
As pressure builds on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, BBC Sport looks at when the Premier League 'sacking season' begins.

How The Beatles found their drummer at Butlin's
Ringo Starr was in a band at Butlin's Skegness in 1962 when Lennon and McCartney paid a visit.

The penguins are noisy, the people fantastic - what it takes to be an Antarctic postmaster
George Clarke from Bristol will run the post office at Port Lockroy in Antarctica from October to March.

Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

Hat-trick for Ioka as Kiwis stunned
Esom Ioka picks off a pass from Keano Kini again and races solo down the field nearly 50 metres to score and put the Cook Islands in the lead.

Aussie breaks world marathon race walk record
Rebecca Henderson breaks the women's world marathon race walk record, clocking 3:14:52 in Takahata, Japan.

Kiwis make statement against Cook Islands
The Kiwis defy a slow start against Cook Islands to win big.

Test cricket isn’t going anywhere. But it does need some help
There are four simple ways that cricket’s regulators can help the long form remain both viable and accessible.

Turbo hat-trick seals win but Kangaroos left with more questions than answers
The Kangaroos survived an almighty scare against Fiji on Sunday night when they prevailed 36-22 at Suncorp Stadium. But Kevin Walters has been left with more questions than answers.

Kangaroos v Fiji - Rugby League World Cup match
Follow live updates as the Kangaroos take on Fiji at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

'This is the only Clasico' - Mourinho's Real trying to stop Barca's shot at history
Barcelona aim to make La Liga history against Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho looking to end their winning run.

The Secrets Of Creating A Budget
The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes available Monday to Sunday at 5pm.

'I entered foster care at 14 and it saved my life'
A woman says fostering "saved her life" as a campaign launches to tackle a shortage of carers.

Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
The tech billionaire accuses Ukraine of violating its terms of service by using the network for military activity.

Pay war threatens to get ugly as deadline looms
Former RLPA officials are now leading the fight for rugby players in an increasingly tense pay dispute with Rugby Australia, and time is running out for a deal.

Aussie star suffers nasty injury
Kate Moloney runs off the court seconds into the game after dislocating her finger while trying to make an intercept.

Kangaroos plot Fiji flogging
Kangaroos assistant Ben Te'o explains how the side will avoid letting complacency split into their minds.

How K-pop, Robbie Williams and Foo Fighters ruined the NRL’s Samoan and Tongan plans
The NRL wanted to move next Sunday’s Samoa and Tonga game to Accor Stadium, where a crowd of 60,000 was expected. There was good reason it couldn’t.

The Melbourne Cup is not the only vital race being staged at Flemington
The Victorian Racing Club goes to the polls as Cox Plate day leaves the industry with unanswered questions, while World Pool dividends once again let down punters.