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Belfast boxing legend Close dies aged 57
Ray Close, the Belfast boxer who almost handed Chris Eubank the first defeat of his career, has died at the age of 57.
October 2, 2026Tears, blood & triumph - Taylor's iconic career in pictures
As Katie Taylor hangs up her gloves, BBC Sport picks the best pictures of her career.
September 5, 2026Three-time major winner Nordqvist announces retirement
Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist will retire from professional golf after this week's FM Championship near Boston.
August 26, 2026Nelson, Hall of Fame coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, dies at 86 - Reuters
Nelson, Hall of Fame coach and five-time NBA champion as a player, dies at 86 Reuters
August 9, 2026'Most exciting player' Eala shows 'Filipino heart' to make history
After making history in Washington, BBC Sport looks at Alexandra Eala's journey to her first title.
August 4, 2026Pogacar's Tour de France dynasty continues with record-equalling fifth title - Reuters
Pogacar's Tour de France dynasty continues with record-equalling fifth title Reuters
July 26, 2026GB's Bentley elevated to WBO middleweight champion
Britain's Denzel Bentley is elevated to WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinquished the belt.
July 21, 2026Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
May 29, 2026Quadruple amputee and bean-bag-toss champion accused of fatally shooting passenger while driving
Dayton Webber, 27, was driving when he opened fire on a man in the front-seat, police say.
March 24, 2026Littler defeats Anderson to reach UK Open quarter-finals
Reigning champion Luke Littler moves into the quarter-finals of the UK Open with a comfortable 10-5 win over Gary Anderson at Minehead.
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Belfast boxing legend Close dies aged 57
Ray Close pushed WBO super-middleweight champion Chris Eubank all the way in two bouts Ray Close, the Belfast boxer who almost handed Chris Eubank the first defeat of his career, has died at the age
Tears, blood & triumph - Taylor's iconic career in pictures
Katie Taylor won Olympic gold in 2012 Katie Taylor's career was soaked in blood, tears and triumph. The Irishwoman has stepped away from the sport aged 40 after 27 fights and 26 wins after a memorab
Three-time major winner Nordqvist announces retirement
Anna Nordqvist has been a playing vice-captain in the previous two Solheim Cups Three-time major champion Anna Nordqvist will retire from professional golf after this week's FM Championship near Bost
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'Most exciting player' Eala shows 'Filipino heart' to make history
Alexandra Eala had a tough route to the title, having to defeat Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula As the umpire called the winning point, Alexandra Eala collapsed to the ground in tears
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GB's Bentley elevated to WBO middleweight champion
Bentley beat Endry Saavedra as part of the Dereck Chisora v Deontay Wilder card in April Britain's Denzel Bentley has been elevated to full WBO middleweight champion after Janibek Alimkhanuly relinqu
Quadruple amputee cornhole player fatally shoots man, Maryland authorities say
This photo provided by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office shows Dayton James Webber, 27, who was arrested and charged as a fugitive from justice by police in Albemarle County, Va. on Monday, March 23
Littler into UK Open quarter-finals but Humphries out
Luke Littler put on a much-improved performance having earlier been taken close to the wire by Kevin Doets Reigning champion Luke Littler moved into the quarter-finals of the UK Open with a comfortab