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Israeli army investigates soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon

IDF says sledgehammer photo circulating online is authentic and is being viewed with ‘great severity’The Israeli army has said it is investigating a soldier who was seen apparently striking a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon.The Israel Defense Forces said they had determined that an image circulating on social media showing the incident was authentic. The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus that...

Gabriel Jesus responds to Man City fan calling him 'Judas' during Arsenal clash

Gabriel Jesus responds to Man City fan calling him 'Judas' during Arsenal clashGabriel Jesus took issue to a Manchester City fan questioning his loyalty as the Arsenal striker issued a reminder of all the titles he won whilst at the EtihadCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer09:32, 20 Apr 2026Updated 09:32, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGabriel Jesus responded angrily to a Man City fan during his warm-up(Image: @MCFCGabster)Gabriel Jesus didn't take kindly to a Manchester City f...

Give our Premier League top assisters quiz a go

Give our Premier League top assisters quiz a goByJoe RindlBBC Sport journalistPublished10 February 2026Updated 4 minutes agoBruno Fernandes could break a Premier League record.The Portugal midfielder needs just three assists across Manchester United's final five Premier League games to become the competition's single-season assists record holder.With 18 assists from 30 games this campaign Fernandes is already in good company. The list for most assists in a single Premier League season...

Dominik Szoboszlai 'relaxed' over Liverpool future but 'no real progression' with contract

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai says he’s relaxed about his future despite a lack of progress in talks over a new contract.The Hungary international, who has just over two years remaining on his existing deal, has been the club’s standout performer during a difficult season, providing 12 goals and nine assists across 48 appearances in all competitions.Advertisement

Kane scores as Bayern sink Stuttgart to claim Bundesliga title

SportsKane scores as Bayern sink Stuttgart to claim Bundesliga titleBy AFP -Apr 20, 2026Harry Kane scored his 32nd goal of the campaign as Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-2 home win over Stuttgart to claim a record-extending 35th Bundesliga title. Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson and Alphonso Davies joined Kane on the scoresheet, while Chris Fuehrich and Chema Andres scored for the visitors. Borussia Dortmund’s limp 2-1 defeat at Hoffenheim on Saturday, their second in two matches, left the door...

Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal sack verdict after Man City deliver title blow

Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal sack verdict after Man City deliver title blowArsenal's Premier League title hopes suffered a blow as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, with Bryan Robson warning Mikel Arteta could face mounting pressureCommentsSportStephen Killen Senior Sports Content Creator09:01, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPressure is mounting on Mikel Arteta as they face losing out on the Premier League after defeat to Manchester City.(Image: Getty Images)Manche...

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Arsenal handed new Gabriel red card verdict after Erling Haaland comments

Arsenal handed new Gabriel red card verdict after Erling Haaland commentsErling Haaland and Gabriel clashed once again in Manchester City’s 2-1 win against Arsenal and the Brazilian has been told that he was fortunate to stay on the pitch after the incidentCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer08:52, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesErling Haaland and Gabriel were both booked for the incident(Image: Getty Images)Erling Haaland helped Gabriel escape a red card in their controversial clash, a former Premie...

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New footage shows Man City star jumping into fans after Arsenal win

New footage shows Man City star jumping into fans after Arsenal winGianluigi Donnarumma had a difficult start on Sunday afternoon but produced some huge saves to deny Arsenal before the Manchester City goalkeeper jumped into the crowd to celebrateCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer08:38, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGianluigi Donnarumma threw himself into the crowd to celebrate at full-time(Image: @SamLee)Gianluigi Donnarumma threw himself into the crowd at full-time to celebrate Manchester...

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Highlights from crucial weekend games in SPFL

Watch highlights as Arbroath secure a promotion play-off spot in the Championship, Inverness Caledonian Thistle move closer to the League 1 title, while Clyde secure a promotion play-off spot in League 2.

Dubai’s Empire Rugby Academy win big on international stage

Dubai: Launched just last year, Empire Rugby Academy has quickly made its mark as the UAE’s first female-only high-performance rugby programme.The academy offers elite-level coaching, strength and conditioning programmes, and access to high-performance camps designed to develop players for the next level of the game.On the final weekend of March, Empire Rugby Academy set out on its inaugural international tour, taking part in the highly competitive Portugal Rugby Youth Festival, a 15s tournament...

Half-marathon organisers sorry after wrong signage sends runners an extra 500m

Apology to runners for too-long half marathon4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleElliot BallWest MidlandsBBCOrganisers of the Coventry Half Marathon have said they are "disappointed" by the mistakeRunners who took part in a half marathon have received an apology from organisers after an investigation revealed the event was too long. Run For All, organisers of the Coventry Half Marathon, said Sunday's event was longer than the intended 13.1 miles (21km) by 512 metres. In...

Pep Guardiola's on-pitch gesture after Man City beat Arsenal before 'I will cry' confession

Pep Guardiola's on-pitch gesture after Man City beat Arsenal before 'I will cry' confessionBernardo Silva was one of the standout performers for Manchester City in their 2-1 Premier League win over Arsenal at the Etihad StadiumCommentsSportMark Wakefield Sport Central Audience Writer08:12, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPep Guardiola manager of Manchester City(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Pep Guardiola ensured Bernardo Silva received the recognition he deserved following Man...

Wembanyama, Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic named NBA MVP finalists

Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic are the finalists for this year’s NBA most valuable player (MVP) award.It means for the eighth consecutive year, the MVP will be an international one.

Arsenal get red card review as Man City star avoids punishment for 'denial of obvious goalscoring opportunity'

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‘We take notes ...’: Cooper Connolly reveals secret behind Punjab Kings’ dream run

Punjab Kings maintain their unbeaten IPL 2026 streak, driven by a strong dressing-room culture and a focus on collective improvement. All-rounder Cooper Connolly highlighted the team's collaborative approach and captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership in fostering a positive environment. Their dominant performances, including a significant partnership, underscore their status as a formidable contender.

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Curtis Jones sums up Liverpool’s approach, Eddie Howe’s transfer record under scrutiny and Tammy Abraham shows his worthFor Manchester City, Gianluigi Donnarumma has always been a case of risk and reward. Perhaps only Thibaut Courtois is as fine a shot-stopper as Italy’s Euro 2020 hero, though many goalkeepers are better with the ball at their feet. Claudio Bravo, let alone Ederson, would be unlikely to dither in the fashion that alerted Kai Havertz to the possibility of pressing City’s keeper a...

Castleford’s shock win over Wigan shows NRL that Super League still has a lot to offer

The Tigers’ victory, in the week Australia rugby chiefs mull over potential investment, illustrates depth of competitionThe talks have started and the jockeying for position in the boardrooms has begun. In the coming weeks, we will find just how strong an offer Australia’s National Rugby League is prepared to make to invest in Super League and potentially transform the fortunes of the competition.There is a school of thought, perhaps perpetuated more by those in Australia than in Europe, that Su...