Why Djokovic needs Melbourne win more than Alcaraz with history on line

Whoever wins the Australian Open men's singles final will create history - but it feels like Novak Djokovic needs victory more than Carlos Alcaraz.

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Littler comes back from brink in World Masters

World number one Luke Littler comes through a "tough" night to win his first-round game after opponent Mike de Decker misses a match dart.

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Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit

The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

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Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call

Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final after the world number one beat Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-3, despite being called for hindrance by umpire Louise Azemar Engzell for grunting during a rally.

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Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says

Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more "targeted", as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill

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Rare night of joy for Salah and Slot amid turbulent season

After sweeping their way into the last 16, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks can the Champions League rescue Liverpool's season of turmoil?

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Watch Benfica keeper score stoppage-time goal against Real Madrid

Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores in the 98th minute to give Benfica a 4-2 win over Real Madrid - a goal which also secured Jose Mourinho's side a place in the last 16 play-offs of the Champions League on goal difference.

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Two fans in hospital as Chelsea urge caution after Naples 'incident'

Travelling Chelsea fans in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League game are told to "exercise extreme caution" after two supporters suffer injuries.

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Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze

During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames.

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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

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Barry goal rescues draw for Everton against Leeds

Watch Premier League highlights as Everton's Thierno Barry continues his good run of form with a second-half goal to earn the Toffees a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.

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Liverpool's Robertson unlikely to move to Spurs

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson looks set to remain at Anfield after the Reds decide they are currently unable to proceed with a deal to sell him to Tottenham.

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Newcastle out to 'upset league's status quo' - Howe

Head coach Eddie Howe believes Newcastle United can still achieve "great things" despite financial restrictions as his side look to upset the league's status quo.

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The Traitors stars provide drama in nail-biting final

After three weeks, the latest series of The Traitors came to its dramatic climax in Friday's finale.

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The Traitors stars provide drama in nail-biting final

After three weeks, the latest series of The Traitors came to its dramatic climax in Friday's finale.

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Chagos Islands debate delayed as Tories call for halt to bill

The legislation was due to be debated in Lords on Monday.

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How 55 seconds left Forest's Europa League hopes in balance

Nottingham Forest's hopes of a top-eight finish in the Europa League - and a straight route to the last 16 - are hanging by a thread after 55 costly seconds lead to defeat by Sporting Braga.

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US unveils plans for 'New Gaza' with skyscrapers

"We're going to be very successful in Gaza," President Trump says, as his administration laid out its vision for post-war reconstruction.

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Who can join Arsenal & Bayern in Champions League knockouts?

With the league phase of Champions League almost at its conclusion, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?

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Salah returns as Liverpool score three to beat Marseille

Mohammad Salah returns to the Liverpool starting XI as Liverpool score three goals, including an intelligent Dominik Szoboszlai free kick, to beat Olympique Marseille.

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Waugh invests in European T20 Premier League

Ex-Australia captain Steve Waugh is among the franchise investors in a men's European T20 tournament, set to be played in Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands later this year featuring Steve Smith and Mitch Marsh.

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Strictly's Amy Dowden says dancing in her lounge helped her through chemo

Arts programmes aimed at physical health and wellbeing save the Welsh NHS £26m a year, a report finds.

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Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth

Teenager Charalampos Kostoulas scores a stunning overhead kick to deny Bournemouth a rare away victory in the Premier League.

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Will Frank and Glasner see the season out with their clubs?

Match of the Day's Kelly Cates, Joe Hart and Ellen White discuss whether it will be possible for Tottenham manager Thomas Frank and Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner to remain at their clubs until the end of the season.

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Watch: Match of the Day

Kelly Cates presents highlights of Aston Villa v Everton and Wolves v Newcastle United.

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Missed opportunity for Arsenal - but were they denied 'clear penalty'?

Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest - but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?

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When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?

The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.

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Tony Blair and Marco Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'

The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.

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Nine-try Bath thump Edinburgh to win Pool 2

Bath seal top spot in Pool 2 and a home last-16 match in the Investec Champions Cup with a nine-try thrashing of Edinburgh.

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Sutton's predictions v WWE superstar Drew McIntyre

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on WWE superstar Drew McIntyre - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

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Trump aims to keep everyone guessing over Iran action

There were growing signs that US military action on Iran might be imminent, then the US president suddenly changed his tune.

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Sanchez mistakes 'on me' - Rosenior defends Chelsea keeper

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior defends goalkeeper Robert Sanchez following two mistakes in his side's 3-2 defeat at home to Arsenal on Wednesday in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg tie.

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Bayern's record-breaking Bundesliga season in numbers

BBC Sport examines the stunning numbers behind Bayern Munich's record-breaking start to the Bundesliga season - and what records they could topple.

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Salah-Mane rivalry renewed in Afcon semi-finals

Mohamed Salah's Egypt will face Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-finals, offering the chance of revenge against his old Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane.

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Late goals add shine as Liverpool beat spirited Barnsley in FA Cup

Liverpool score two late goals to add shine to their FA Cup third round victory over spirited League One side Barnsley at Anfield.

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Champions Cup key moments and qualification stakes

What were the key moments and qualification stakes after the penultimate round of pool games in this season's Investec Champions Cup?

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How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films

Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

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Watch: Match of the Day - FA Cup third round highlights

Highlights from the third round of the 2025/26 FA Cup.

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Rosenior wins first game as Chelsea thrash Charlton

Liam Rosenior begins his reign as Chelsea head coach by overseeing a dominant display that saw off Championship side Charlton in the FA Cup third round.

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Another door closes for Spurs and Frank with damaging FA Cup exit

After Spurs' damaging FA Cup exit at home to Aston Villa, chief football writer Phil McNulty asks how long can head coach Thomas Frank survive?

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Young Chelsea can be new Class of '92 - Rosenior

Chelsea's young squad has the potential to grow and deliver trophies like Manchester United's famous Class of '92 side, new boss Liam Rosenior believes.

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Man City finalising deal for USA midfielder Coffey

Manchester City are finalising a deal to bring in United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns.

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Sesko scores twice but Burnley fight back to hold Man Utd

Manchester United are denied victory in their first game since the sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim as relegation-threatened Burnley fight back to claim only their third point in 12 games.

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Match of the Day

Highlights of nine midweek Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Brighton.

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Stokes suffers adductor injury in final Ashes Test

England captain Ben Stokes leaves with the field with a right adductor injury on day four of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney

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Late Gibbs-White penalty sinks helpless Hammers

A late Gibbs-White penalty gave Nottingham Forest a crucial away victory over West Ham, leaving the London side seven points adrift of safety.

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'What a miss!' - Jacks' moment to forget as Head survives

Will Jacks drops a simple catch on the boundary as England miss the chance to remove Travis Head, who remains unbeaten on 121 on day three of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

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Our children waited too long for the same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson's twins

After Jesy Nelson's revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children's late diagnoses.

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Cuba defiant as it braces for post-Maduro era

The prospects for Cuba - a close ally of Nicolás Maduro's Venezuela - are now bleak, writes Will Grant.

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Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery

Martyn, who played 67 Test matches from 1992 to 2006, was diagnosed with meningitis late last month.

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'A chance' Chelsea will name new boss on Monday as Rosenior jets in

Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior arrives in London for talks about replacing Enzo Maresca as Chelsea head coach.

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Amorim refuses to explain cryptic transfer comment

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim refuses to explain a cryptic comment about the club's transfer plans - hinting at friction behind the scenes.

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How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse

Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

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'Nancy leaps to his own defence as he feels Old Firm heat'

Just over four weeks on from his appointment as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy's passionate defence of his reign shows the pressure he is facing before Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers.

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'We are not happy' - Man City fall behind Arsenal in title race

Pep Guardiola questioned whether the Premier League title race was only a two-horse, but his Manchester City side can ill-afford many slip-ups in their quest to hunt down leaders Arsenal.

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'Heavy metal? It's not even aluminium foil football'

As Liverpool are booed off following a goalless draw against Leeds, it was hardly the start to the New Year that Arne Slot's side would have wanted.

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