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Former undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing a return to cruiserweight to fight David Benavidez before retiring from boxing, says his adviser. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FBuDeUx

England's Red Roses return to winning ways, but without entirely vanquishing doubts over their position at the top of the women's game, as they see off the United States. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LSguRlD

The prime minister has denied speculation from some opposition parties that he will go to the country in spring 2027. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WfCDjr5

The Conservatives doubt whether women and girls will feel safer as a result of the funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6HQEoUY

BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7fzVBpE

Harry Kane's dream of winning the Ballon d'Or seemed as if it had come true on Monday when the organisers released an article claiming he had won the award. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qu9OMZe

Sunderland remain bottom of the Premier League after a goalless draw with Leeds in difficult conditions at the Stadium of Light. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4YBmyjd

Alexander Isak scores his sixth Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool make it four wins out of their last four under Andoni Iraola. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OdQBWAc

Nottingham Forest ended a run of three successive league defeats but endured another night of missed chances as they drew 1-1 at Ipswich Town in the Premier League, but the result does move the away side out of the relegation zone on goal difference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O3pBTPY

The family lawyer says an allegation of shoplifting "does not warrant the death" of a child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkwJ8hb

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is fastest from Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the United States Grand Prix. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i3Zw8kV

Once the disappointment of defeat dissipates, Harry Brook can reflect on another starring role with the bat which underlines his status as the world's best all-format batter, says Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4iXuT18

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBTJERi

As a no-confidence vote looms, Cornell says the characterisation of the head's reaction is "incorrect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/cyhgkJa

The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hwx4A6q

Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/msZuUCa

Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele suggested the Black Cats may have become "arrogant" as last season's surprise package stutter in the Premier League this term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aTSjsbP

Alex Iwobi fires Fulham to their first Premier League win of the season against Hull. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d1M8XSL

Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0jr6kmF