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How to take a World Cup shootout penalty
We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Ann Widdecombe investigation, police say
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in South Yorkshire, police say.
Intimidation and confrontation as March and March’s Thursday protests kick off
‘Peaceful’ demonstrations against undocumented migration turn into harassment on the streets
Rate the players as England face Norway
Rate the Norway and England players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.
Fifa official refuses to answer BBC’s ban questions
The head of Fifa’s disciplinary committee refuses to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to England’s Jarell Quansah being banned for two World Cup games.
Noskova, an astonishing Wimbledon fightback – and a kiss to the sky
Linda Noskova produces “one of the all-time greatest efforts on Centre Court” to win Wimbledon – and thanks her late mother, Ivana, for inspiring her.
UNTIMELY DEATHS: SA sport loses Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams and rugby prospect Luqobo Makwedini
In a double tragedy, South Africa is mourning the deaths of two athletes: Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams and rugby prop prospect Luqobo Makwedini.
Former England captain Knight announces retirement
World Cup-winning captain Heather Knight joins batter Tammy Beaumont in retiring after the ongoing Test match against India.
Inexperienced Springboks outmuscle Scotland in Pretoria triumph
They may have been inexperienced, but the Springboks remained indestructible as they swept aside Scotland 42-28 in their Nations Championship contest at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
UNBEATEN STREAK: Callow Bok lineup — just enough to topple Scotland in Loftus thriller
The Springboks clung on to beat an excellent Scotland 42-28 (halftime 14-14) at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday to stay on track to top the standings in the Nations Championship.
Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
Noskova holds off extraordinary Muchova fightback to win Wimbledon
Czech youngster Linda Noskova recovers from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in an extraordinary Wimbledon final.
Noskova beats Muchova to win Wimbledon women’s singles title
Linda Noskova recovered from an attack of nerves that saw her squander five match points in the second set as she completed a 6-2 5-7 6-3 win over fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in a roller-coaster Wimbledon women’s singles final on Saturday.
Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police in Newport
Police were called to an address in Newport on Friday night following reports of threatening behaviour.
BIRD STORY AGENCY: Meet the people at the heart of the DRC’s response to the ebola epidemic
The battle against the virus is being fought far beyond hospitals and treatment centres. In Ituri province, community health workers and religious leaders are working door-to-door to combat misinformation, build trust and encourage early treatment in the absence of a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain. Their efforts highlight a critical lesson from previous outbreaks: that community trust...